What oil does WaBa Grill fry in?
WaBa Grill has no deep fryer.
In detail: No deep fryer in store; proteins are grilled over an open flame and the dumplings/sides are steamed then pan-seared, not deep-fried. WaBa Grill's own About page explicitly says they skip "no microwaves, no frying, and no artificial additives." What PUFA there is comes from sesame oil and soy-based sauces in the marinades, WaBa sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame/boom boom dressings, plus whatever light oil is used to pan-sear the dumplings.
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Build my orderWaBa Grill at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.4 g average per item, 92 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at WaBa Grill
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Shrimp Bowl | 0.5g |
| WM Chicken Veggies Mini Bowl | 0.5g |
| Shrimp Veggie Bowl | 0.5g |
| WM Chicken Mini Bowl | 0.5g |
| Wild Caught Salmon Bowl | 0.8g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the WaBa Grill report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does WaBa Grill fry in?
WaBa Grill has no deep fryer. In detail: No deep fryer in store; proteins are grilled over an open flame and the dumplings/sides are steamed then pan-seared, not deep-fried. WaBa Grill's own About page explicitly says they skip "no microwaves, no frying, and no artificial additives." What PUFA there is comes from sesame oil and soy-based sauces in the marinades, WaBa sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame/boom boom dressings, plus whatever light oil is used to pan-sear the dumplings.
Does WaBa Grill use seed oils?
WaBa Grill has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does WaBa Grill use beef tallow?
No. WaBa Grill has no deep fryer.
Does WaBa Grill use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. WaBa Grill has no deep fryer. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at WaBa Grill?
Shrimp Bowl (0.5 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Shrimp Veggie Bowl (0.5 g) and WM Chicken Mini Bowl (0.5 g).
Which WaBa Grill item has the most seed oil?
Plantspired Steak Taco Trio, at about 28.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.