Din Tai Fung UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Din Tai Fung UK cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Din Tai Fung UK
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.
Cleanest full order: Pork Xiao Long Bao + Earl Grey Lemon Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Shanghainese Drunken Chicken | 2.0g |
| Oriental Salad in Special Vinegar Dressing | 3.0g |
| Prawn Dou Miao with Garlic | 4.0g |
| Special Noodle Soup with Braised Beef | 4.0g |
| Dan Dan Noodles | 7.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Din Tai Fung UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Taiwanese Fried Chicken | 11.0g |
| Signature Fried Pork Chop | 11.0g |
| Pork Chop & Egg Fried Rice | 9.0g |
| Prawn & Egg Fried Rice | 8.0g |
| Dan Dan Noodles | 7.0g |
Around the world: Din Tai Fung
We have Din Tai Fung in 4 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Spinach with Garlic | Oriental Salad in Special Vinegar Dressing | Original Shanghainese Drunken Chicken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (this page) | soybean oil | 3.0g | 3.0g | 2.0g |
| U.S. | soybean oil | 4.0g | n/a | n/a |
| Australia | soybean oil | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Singapore | Not disclosed | n/a | 1.5g | 1.5g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Din Tai Fung UK item, ranked
All 34 items we have for Din Tai Fung UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Osmanthus Jelly | 0.0g |
| Bubble Tea | 0.0g |
| Earl Grey Lemon Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Roselle Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Lemongrass Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Steamed Chicken Soup | 1.0g |
| Mango Pomelo Sago | 1.0g |
| Grass Jelly with Sweet Black Glutinous Rice | 1.0g |
| Pork Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Pork & Vegetable Jiao Zi | 2.0g |
| Vegetable Jiao Zi | 2.0g |
| Original Shanghainese Drunken Chicken | 2.0g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 2.0g |
| Chicken Buns | 2.0g |
| Pork & Vegetable Buns | 2.0g |
| Vegetable Buns | 2.0g |
| Sweet Taro Xiao Long Bao | 2.0g |
| Vegan Mushroom Xiao Long Bao | 3.0g |
| Mushroom & Truffle Xiao Long Bao | 3.0g |
| Pork & Vegetable Wontons in Chicken Broth | 3.0g |
| Oriental Salad in Special Vinegar Dressing | 3.0g |
| Nai Bai with Garlic | 3.0g |
| Spinach with Garlic | 3.0g |
| Chilli Crab & Pork Buns | 3.0g |
| Red Bean Xiao Long Bao with Chocolate Lava | 3.0g |
| Prawn Dou Miao with Garlic | 4.0g |
| Special Noodle Soup with Braised Beef | 4.0g |
| Prawn & Pork Wontons in Spicy Sauce | 6.0g |
| Prawn & Pork Wontons with Noodles in Sichuan Sauce | 6.0g |
| Dan Dan Noodles | 7.0g |
| Prawn & Egg Fried Rice | 8.0g |
| Pork Chop & Egg Fried Rice | 9.0g |
| Taiwanese Fried Chicken | 11.0g |
| Signature Fried Pork Chop | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Din Tai Fung UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Din Tai Fung UK cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Din Tai Fung UK cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil for wok-frying and deep-frying; sesame oil and chilli oil (soybean-oil-based) in sauces and dressings. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Din Tai Fung UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Din Tai Fung UK cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Din Tai Fung UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Din Tai Fung UK cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Din Tai Fung UK?
Original Shanghainese Drunken Chicken is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Din Tai Fung UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Din Tai Fung UK?
Taiwanese Fried Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Din Tai Fung UK, at an estimated 11.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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