John Dory's South Africa Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, John Dory's South Africa cooks with: undisclosed: the chain publishes no cooking or frying oil for South Africa (its ZA site, menu PDFs and FAQ checked 2026-10-02). Best guess sunflower oil, the default South African restaurant frying oil (palm-olein blends also common); sunflower taken per the higher-PUFA rule. Across the 87 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at John Dory's South Africa
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: 400g Ribs + Fresh Side Salad + Americano, 9.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 5 Oysters | 0.5g |
| Warm Portuguese Roll | 1.0g |
| Crème Brûlée | 1.0g |
| Kahlúa Dom Pedro | 1.0g |
| Amarula Dom Pedro | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at John Dory's South Africa
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ocean Bounty for 4 | 60.0g |
| Sailor's Platter for 2 | 30.0g |
| Wave Platter for 2 | 30.0g |
| Hake & Calamari Tubes | 22.0g |
| Double Hake & 6 Prawns | 20.0g |
Every John Dory's South Africa item, ranked
All 87 items we have for John Dory's South Africa, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Double Espresso | 0.0g |
| Tea | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.3g |
| Caffè Latte | 0.4g |
| 5 Oysters | 0.5g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.5g |
| Irish Coffee | 0.5g |
| Warm Portuguese Roll | 1.0g |
| Fresh Side Salad | 1.0g |
| Ice Cream & Bar-One Sauce | 1.0g |
| Crème Brûlée | 1.0g |
| Kahlúa Dom Pedro | 1.0g |
| Amarula Dom Pedro | 1.0g |
| 5 Juicy JD's Prawns | 2.0g |
| 2 Hot Veg | 2.0g |
| Duo of Chocolate Mousse | 2.0g |
| Lemon Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Peppermint Tart | 2.0g |
| Mussel Bowl | 3.0g |
| JD's Prawns (8) | 3.0g |
| JD's Queen Prawns (6) | 3.0g |
| Kingklip | 3.0g |
| Sole | 3.0g |
| Greek Salad | 3.0g |
| Tender-Cut Steak | 3.0g |
| Chargrilled Chicken Breasts | 3.0g |
| Creamy Mussels | 3.0g |
| Salmon Lover's Platter | 3.0g |
| Rainbow Warrior Platter | 3.0g |
| Kids Cheesy Pizza | 3.0g |
| Cheesy Prawn Tails | 4.0g |
| Cheesy Garlic Roll | 4.0g |
| JD's Prawns (10) | 4.0g |
| JD's Queen Prawns (10) | 4.0g |
| Catch of the Day | 4.0g |
| Surf & Turf | 4.0g |
| JD's Malva Pudding | 4.0g |
| Death by Chocolate | 4.0g |
| Chicken Livers | 5.0g |
| JD's Prawns (15) | 5.0g |
| Fisherman's Bake | 5.0g |
| Powerhouse Poke | 5.0g |
| Salmon Salad | 5.0g |
| Spinach & Feta Bake | 5.0g |
| Portuguese Steak | 5.0g |
| Cajun Chicken Stack | 5.0g |
| Kingklip Thermidor | 6.0g |
| Seafood Boil for 1 | 6.0g |
| Sushi & Sip Platter | 6.0g |
| 1/4 Chicken Meal with Prawns | 7.0g |
| Salmon Poke Bowl | 7.0g |
| Kids Chicken Burger | 7.0g |
| Kids 5 Prawns & Chips | 7.0g |
| 400g Ribs | 8.0g |
| 1/2 Chicken | 8.0g |
| Tender Calamari Tubes & Heads | 8.0g |
| Calamari Strips Top-Up | 8.0g |
| Voyager Platter | 8.0g |
| Kids Hake & Chips | 8.0g |
| Kids 1/4 Chicken & Chips | 8.0g |
| Hake Thermidor (Single) | 9.0g |
| Avalanche Trio | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Strips & Chips | 9.0g |
| Kids Fish Fingers & Chips | 9.0g |
| Calamari Starter | 10.0g |
| Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers | 10.0g |
| 1/4 Chicken Meal with Pork Ribs | 10.0g |
| Crispy Chips | 10.0g |
| Calamari & Prawns | 12.0g |
| Hake & 4 Prawns | 12.0g |
| Hake & Chips (Single) | 12.0g |
| Avalanche Poke | 12.0g |
| Hake Thermidor (Double) | 13.0g |
| Calamari Tubes & Heads | 14.0g |
| Calamari Strips | 14.0g |
| Dory's Platter | 15.0g |
| Hake & Avalanche Poke | 16.0g |
| Captain's Platter | 16.0g |
| Maritime Platter for 2 | 18.0g |
| Double Hake & 6 Prawns | 20.0g |
| Hake & Chips (Double) | 20.0g |
| Hake & Calamari Tubes | 22.0g |
| Sailor's Platter for 2 | 30.0g |
| Wave Platter for 2 | 30.0g |
| Ocean Bounty for 4 | 60.0g |
Frequently asked
Does John Dory's South Africa use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, John Dory's South Africa cooks with: undisclosed: the chain publishes no cooking or frying oil for South Africa (its ZA site, menu PDFs and FAQ checked 2026-10-02). Best guess sunflower oil, the default South African restaurant frying oil (palm-olein blends also common); sunflower taken per the higher-PUFA rule. Across the 87 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does John Dory's South Africa cook with?
Our research indicates: undisclosed: the chain publishes no cooking or frying oil for South Africa (its ZA site, menu PDFs and FAQ checked 2026-10-02). Best guess sunflower oil, the default South African restaurant frying oil (palm-olein blends also common); sunflower taken per the higher-PUFA rule. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does John Dory's South Africa use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates John Dory's South Africa cooks with undisclosed: the chain publishes no cooking or frying oil for South Africa (its ZA site, menu PDFs and FAQ checked 2026-10-02). Best guess sunflower oil, the default South African restaurant frying oil (palm-olein blends also common); sunflower taken per the higher-PUFA rule, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is John Dory's South Africa seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates John Dory's South Africa cooks with undisclosed: the chain publishes no cooking or frying oil for South Africa (its ZA site, menu PDFs and FAQ checked 2026-10-02). Best guess sunflower oil, the default South African restaurant frying oil (palm-olein blends also common); sunflower taken per the higher-PUFA rule, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at John Dory's South Africa?
5 Oysters is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at John Dory's South Africa, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at John Dory's South Africa?
Ocean Bounty for 4 is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at John Dory's South Africa, at an estimated 60.0g 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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