Kokoro UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Kokoro UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (confirmed in Kokoro's own ingredient lists for curry sauce and gyoza) for the deep fryers and woks, plus toasted sesame oil in Korean dishes and dressings. Kokoro publishes calories and allergens but not a fat breakdown, so fried katsu, korokke, spring rolls and wings are scored on rapeseed fryer absorption (PUFA about 30% of the absorbed oil fat) and sesame-dressed items on sesame oil (about 42%). Grilled teriyaki, braised Korean dishes, plain udon and sushi skip the fryer and score low. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Kokoro 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: Kake Udon + Salmon & Avocado Maki + Coca-Cola, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Mochi | 1.0g |
| Kake Udon | 2.0g |
| Curry Sauce | 2.0g |
| Salmon & Avocado Maki | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Kokoro UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin Katsu Curry | 13.0g |
| Potato Katsu Curry | 13.0g |
| Sweet Chilli Chicken | 13.0g |
| Tofu Katsu Curry | 12.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 12.0g |
Every Kokoro UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Kokoro UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Kimchi | 0.0g |
| Mochi | 1.0g |
| Edamame | 2.0g |
| Kake Udon | 2.0g |
| Curry Sauce | 2.0g |
| Salmon & Avocado Maki | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Dorayaki | 2.0g |
| Cheese Cake | 2.0g |
| Custard Dorayaki | 2.0g |
| Vegetable Kimbap | 3.0g |
| Seaweed Salad | 3.0g |
| Vegetable Gyoza (5 pcs) | 3.0g |
| Chicken Gyoza (5 pcs) | 3.0g |
| Salmon Teriyaki | 4.0g |
| Kimchi Jeon | 4.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki | 5.0g |
| Korean Chilli Chicken | 5.0g |
| Japchae | 5.0g |
| Katsu Bun | 5.0g |
| Potato Korokke | 6.0g |
| Beef Bulgogi | 6.0g |
| Vegetable Spring Rolls | 6.0g |
| Tuna Mayo Kimbap | 6.0g |
| Korean Chilli Pork | 6.0g |
| Pumpkin Korokke | 6.0g |
| Crunchy Prawn Maki | 7.0g |
| Egg Fried Rice | 8.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Salad | 8.0g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 9.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Udon | 9.0g |
| Soy Chicken Wings | 11.0g |
| Prawn Katsu Curry | 11.0g |
| Tofu Katsu Curry | 12.0g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 12.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry | 12.0g |
| Kokoro Chicken Wings | 12.0g |
| Pumpkin Katsu Curry | 13.0g |
| Potato Katsu Curry | 13.0g |
| Sweet Chilli Chicken | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Kokoro UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Kokoro UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (confirmed in Kokoro's own ingredient lists for curry sauce and gyoza) for the deep fryers and woks, plus toasted sesame oil in Korean dishes and dressings. Kokoro publishes calories and allergens but not a fat breakdown, so fried katsu, korokke, spring rolls and wings are scored on rapeseed fryer absorption (PUFA about 30% of the absorbed oil fat) and sesame-dressed items on sesame oil (about 42%). Grilled teriyaki, braised Korean dishes, plain udon and sushi skip the fryer and score low. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Kokoro UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil (confirmed in Kokoro's own ingredient lists for curry sauce and gyoza) for the deep fryers and woks, plus toasted sesame oil in Korean dishes and dressings. Kokoro publishes calories and allergens but not a fat breakdown, so fried katsu, korokke, spring rolls and wings are scored on rapeseed fryer absorption (PUFA about 30% of the absorbed oil fat) and sesame-dressed items on sesame oil (about 42%). Grilled teriyaki, braised Korean dishes, plain udon and sushi skip the fryer and score low. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Kokoro UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Kokoro UK cooks with rapeseed oil (confirmed in Kokoro's own ingredient lists for curry sauce and gyoza) for the deep fryers and woks, plus toasted sesame oil in Korean dishes and dressings. Kokoro publishes calories and allergens but not a fat breakdown, so fried katsu, korokke, spring rolls and wings are scored on rapeseed fryer absorption (PUFA about 30% of the absorbed oil fat) and sesame-dressed items on sesame oil (about 42%). Grilled teriyaki, braised Korean dishes, plain udon and sushi skip the fryer and score low, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Kokoro UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Kokoro UK cooks with rapeseed oil (confirmed in Kokoro's own ingredient lists for curry sauce and gyoza) for the deep fryers and woks, plus toasted sesame oil in Korean dishes and dressings. Kokoro publishes calories and allergens but not a fat breakdown, so fried katsu, korokke, spring rolls and wings are scored on rapeseed fryer absorption (PUFA about 30% of the absorbed oil fat) and sesame-dressed items on sesame oil (about 42%). Grilled teriyaki, braised Korean dishes, plain udon and sushi skip the fryer and score low, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Kokoro UK?
Kimchi is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Kokoro UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Kokoro UK?
Pumpkin Katsu Curry is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Kokoro UK, at an estimated 13.0g 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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