Giggling Squid UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Giggling Squid UK cooks with: rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (the UK kitchen default, and the oil Giggling Squid's own published Pad Thai method calls for); the deep-fried starters (salt & pepper squid, crispy squid bits, salt & pepper chilli mushrooms, giggling wings, spring rolls, money bags, prawn crackers) and the twice-cooked Sticky Chicken carry the most PUFA, and the wok-fried noodle dishes add more from the oil plus crushed peanuts and cashews; the coconut-milk curries (green, red, massaman, paneang) are mostly saturated fat from the coconut cream so they score much lower, and plain jasmine/sticky rice and the steamed greens score near zero. Peanut satay sauce and cashew dishes are the other PUFA source. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Giggling Squid 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: Thai Green Curry + Jasmine Rice, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Thai Salad | 2.0g |
| Pak Choi & Tenderstems | 3.0g |
| Caramelised Pork Belly | 4.0g |
| Thai Green Curry | 5.0g |
| Egg Fried Rice | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Giggling Squid UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sticky Chicken | 14.0g |
| Giant Butterfly King Prawn Pad Thai | 14.0g |
| Giggling Pad Thai | 14.0g |
| Wholesome Cashew Stir Fry | 12.0g |
| Prawn & Soft Shell Crab | 11.0g |
Every Giggling Squid UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Giggling Squid UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Singha Beer | 0.0g |
| Jasmine Rice | 0.0g |
| Coconut Rice | 1.0g |
| Fresh Thai Salad | 2.0g |
| Pak Choi & Tenderstems | 3.0g |
| Melting Heart Chocolate Dessert | 3.0g |
| Caramelised Pork Belly | 4.0g |
| Thai Green Curry | 5.0g |
| Egg Fried Rice | 5.0g |
| Tamarind Mushrooms & Greens | 5.0g |
| Thai Red Curry | 5.0g |
| Garlic Pepper Steamed Noodles | 5.0g |
| Morning Glory | 5.0g |
| Tom Yum Fried Rice | 6.0g |
| Red Duck Rising Star | 6.0g |
| Thai Garlic Hake | 7.0g |
| Chubby Cheek Pork | 7.0g |
| Roti | 7.0g |
| Veg Spring Rolls | 8.0g |
| Paneang Curry | 8.0g |
| Prawn Crackers | 8.0g |
| Salmon Paneang | 8.0g |
| Massaman | 8.0g |
| Thai Melting Beef | 8.0g |
| Duck Confit | 8.0g |
| Lamb Shank Massaman | 9.0g |
| Yummy Duck Spring Rolls | 9.0g |
| Chicken Satay | 9.0g |
| Golden Money Bags | 9.0g |
| Chilli & Basil Stir Fry | 9.0g |
| Crispy Squid Bits | 9.0g |
| Drunken Noodles | 10.0g |
| Salt & Pepper Chilli Mushrooms | 10.0g |
| Giggling Wings | 10.0g |
| Salt & Pepper Squid | 10.0g |
| Prawn & Soft Shell Crab | 11.0g |
| Wholesome Cashew Stir Fry | 12.0g |
| Sticky Chicken | 14.0g |
| Giant Butterfly King Prawn Pad Thai | 14.0g |
| Giggling Pad Thai | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Giggling Squid UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Giggling Squid UK cooks with: rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (the UK kitchen default, and the oil Giggling Squid's own published Pad Thai method calls for); the deep-fried starters (salt & pepper squid, crispy squid bits, salt & pepper chilli mushrooms, giggling wings, spring rolls, money bags, prawn crackers) and the twice-cooked Sticky Chicken carry the most PUFA, and the wok-fried noodle dishes add more from the oil plus crushed peanuts and cashews; the coconut-milk curries (green, red, massaman, paneang) are mostly saturated fat from the coconut cream so they score much lower, and plain jasmine/sticky rice and the steamed greens score near zero. Peanut satay sauce and cashew dishes are the other PUFA source. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Giggling Squid UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (the UK kitchen default, and the oil Giggling Squid's own published Pad Thai method calls for); the deep-fried starters (salt & pepper squid, crispy squid bits, salt & pepper chilli mushrooms, giggling wings, spring rolls, money bags, prawn crackers) and the twice-cooked Sticky Chicken carry the most PUFA, and the wok-fried noodle dishes add more from the oil plus crushed peanuts and cashews; the coconut-milk curries (green, red, massaman, paneang) are mostly saturated fat from the coconut cream so they score much lower, and plain jasmine/sticky rice and the steamed greens score near zero. Peanut satay sauce and cashew dishes are the other PUFA source. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Giggling Squid UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Giggling Squid UK cooks with rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (the UK kitchen default, and the oil Giggling Squid's own published Pad Thai method calls for); the deep-fried starters (salt & pepper squid, crispy squid bits, salt & pepper chilli mushrooms, giggling wings, spring rolls, money bags, prawn crackers) and the twice-cooked Sticky Chicken carry the most PUFA, and the wok-fried noodle dishes add more from the oil plus crushed peanuts and cashews; the coconut-milk curries (green, red, massaman, paneang) are mostly saturated fat from the coconut cream so they score much lower, and plain jasmine/sticky rice and the steamed greens score near zero. Peanut satay sauce and cashew dishes are the other PUFA source, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Giggling Squid UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Giggling Squid UK cooks with rapeseed / blended vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (the UK kitchen default, and the oil Giggling Squid's own published Pad Thai method calls for); the deep-fried starters (salt & pepper squid, crispy squid bits, salt & pepper chilli mushrooms, giggling wings, spring rolls, money bags, prawn crackers) and the twice-cooked Sticky Chicken carry the most PUFA, and the wok-fried noodle dishes add more from the oil plus crushed peanuts and cashews; the coconut-milk curries (green, red, massaman, paneang) are mostly saturated fat from the coconut cream so they score much lower, and plain jasmine/sticky rice and the steamed greens score near zero. Peanut satay sauce and cashew dishes are the other PUFA source, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Giggling Squid UK?
Fresh Thai Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Giggling Squid UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Giggling Squid UK?
Sticky Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Giggling Squid UK, at an estimated 14.0g 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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