Wasabi UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wasabi UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (canola) for fried/breaded items. Across the 30 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wasabi 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: Teriyaki Chicken Rice Box + Coconut Water, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Miso Soup | 0.0g |
| Salmon Sashimi | 2.0g |
| Tuna Sashimi | 2.0g |
| Salmon Nigiri | 2.0g |
| Dorayaki | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Wasabi UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Katsu Curry & Rice | 12.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry Yakisoba | 12.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Yakisoba | 11.0g |
| Prawn Tempura | 9.0g |
| Vegetable Tempura | 8.0g |
Every Wasabi UK item, ranked
All 30 items we have for Wasabi UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ramune Soda | 0.0g |
| Sencha Tea | 0.0g |
| Miso Soup | 0.0g |
| Coconut Water | 0.0g |
| Green Tea | 0.0g |
| Mochi Ice Cream | 1.0g |
| Salmon Sashimi | 2.0g |
| Tuna Sashimi | 2.0g |
| Salmon Nigiri | 2.0g |
| Edamame | 2.0g |
| Dorayaki | 2.0g |
| Seaweed Salad | 2.0g |
| Crab Salad Roll | 3.0g |
| Rainbow Roll | 3.0g |
| Avocado & Sesame Chumaki Roll | 3.0g |
| California Roll | 3.0g |
| Vegetable Gyoza | 4.0g |
| Chicken Gyoza | 4.0g |
| Chicken Ramen | 5.0g |
| Beef Yakisoba | 5.0g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Rice Box | 5.0g |
| Prawn Crackers | 5.0g |
| Salmon Teriyaki Rice Box | 5.0g |
| Fried Prawn Chumaki Roll | 6.0g |
| Chicken Yakitori Skewers | 6.0g |
| Vegetable Tempura | 8.0g |
| Prawn Tempura | 9.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Yakisoba | 11.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry & Rice | 12.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry Yakisoba | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Wasabi UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wasabi UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (canola) for fried/breaded items. Across the 30 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Wasabi UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil (canola) for fried/breaded items. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wasabi UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wasabi UK cooks with rapeseed oil (canola) for fried/breaded items, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wasabi UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wasabi UK cooks with rapeseed oil (canola) for fried/breaded items, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wasabi UK?
Miso Soup is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wasabi UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wasabi UK?
Chicken Katsu Curry & Rice is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wasabi 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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