Wagamama UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wagamama UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (canola) for frying and wok cooking. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wagamama 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: Ginger Chicken Udon + Ginger Beer, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ramune | 0.0g |
| Ginger Sponge & Custard | 2.0g |
| Wok-fried Greens | 3.0g |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 4.0g |
| Chicken Gyoza | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Wagamama UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Yasai Katsu Curry | 12.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry | 12.0g |
| Chicken Karaage | 11.0g |
| Prawn Katsu Curry | 10.0g |
| Ebi Katsu | 10.0g |
Every Wagamama UK item, ranked
All 33 items we have for Wagamama UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Yuzu Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Ginger Beer | 0.0g |
| Ramune | 0.0g |
| Iced Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Chilli Edamame | 2.0g |
| Edamame | 2.0g |
| Ginger Sponge & Custard | 2.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Wok-fried Greens | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Layer Cake | 3.0g |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 4.0g |
| Chicken Gyoza | 4.0g |
| Duck Gyoza | 4.0g |
| Yasai Ramen | 4.0g |
| Vegetable Gyoza | 4.0g |
| Ginger Chicken Udon | 4.0g |
| Yasai Yaki Soba | 4.0g |
| Prawn Crackers | 5.0g |
| Chilli Chicken Ramen | 5.0g |
| Yaki Soba | 5.0g |
| Chicken Ramen | 5.0g |
| Chicken Teppanyaki | 5.0g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Don | 5.0g |
| Chicken Pad Thai | 6.0g |
| Duck Curry | 6.0g |
| Firecracker Chicken | 6.0g |
| Chilli Squid | 8.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Salad | 8.0g |
| Prawn Katsu Curry | 10.0g |
| Ebi Katsu | 10.0g |
| Chicken Karaage | 11.0g |
| Yasai Katsu Curry | 12.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Wagamama UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wagamama UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (canola) for frying and wok cooking. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Wagamama UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil (canola) for frying and wok cooking. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wagamama UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wagamama UK cooks with rapeseed oil (canola) for frying and wok cooking, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wagamama UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wagamama UK cooks with rapeseed oil (canola) for frying and wok cooking, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wagamama UK?
Ramune is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wagamama UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wagamama UK?
Yasai Katsu Curry is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wagamama UK, at an estimated 12.0g 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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