Simply Asia South Africa Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Simply Asia South Africa cooks with: undisclosed; the chain publishes no frying-oil or ingredient statement. South African restaurant kitchens and fryers run on sunflower oil or palm olein; estimates use sunflower (the higher-PUFA candidate) per the higher-number rule (wok-fried and deep-fried dishes; coconut milk in the curries, peanuts and cashews in several sauces). Across the 74 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Simply Asia 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: Red Curry (Chicken), 9.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salmon Nigiri | 0.5g |
| Thai Consommé (Chicken) | 0.8g |
| Salmon Maki | 1.0g |
| Salmon Sashimi | 1.0g |
| Chicken Filled Bun | 1.9g |
What to Avoid at Simply Asia South Africa
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Creamy Roasted Chilli Paste Linguine (Chicken) | 33.8g |
| Traditional Phad Thai (Tofu) | 30.3g |
| Phuket Noodles (Chicken) | 29.3g |
| Chocolate Spring Rolls | 28.9g |
| Traditional Phad Thai (Chicken) | 26.5g |
Every Simply Asia South Africa item, ranked
All 74 items we have for Simply Asia South Africa, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salmon Nigiri | 0.5g |
| Thai Consommé (Chicken) | 0.8g |
| Salmon Maki | 1.0g |
| Salmon Sashimi | 1.0g |
| Chicken Filled Bun | 1.9g |
| Salmon Inside-Out Roll | 2.0g |
| Duck Filled Bun | 2.2g |
| Double Salmon Rainbow Roll | 2.5g |
| California Special | 3.0g |
| Salmon Roses | 3.0g |
| Salmon Fashion Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Tom Yum Soup (Chicken) | 3.6g |
| Crispy Wontons | 3.7g |
| Poke Bowl | 4.0g |
| Roti | 4.4g |
| Hot Tempura Prawn Roll | 5.0g |
| Salmon Crunch | 6.0g |
| Tempura Prawn Salad | 6.0g |
| Chicken & Prawn Steamed Dumplings | 6.3g |
| Roasted Chicken in Flavoured Soya Sauce | 6.4g |
| Tom Yum Chilli Sauce (Chicken) | 7.0g |
| Sriracha Crunch Roll | 7.0g |
| Crispy Protein with Fried Garlic Noodles (Chicken) | 8.0g |
| Red Curry (Chicken) | 9.0g |
| Green Curry (Chicken) | 9.5g |
| Thai Spice Ramen Noodles (Chicken) | 9.5g |
| Yellow Noodle with Chicken | 9.9g |
| Tonkatsu Noodles (Chicken) | 10.0g |
| Mixed Vegetables | 10.3g |
| Tom Yum Ramen (Chicken) | 11.0g |
| Fried Garlic Rice | 11.0g |
| Green Curry (Tofu) | 12.0g |
| Roasted Duck in Flavoured Soya Sauce | 12.1g |
| Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry (Chicken) | 12.1g |
| Basil & Chilli Stir-Fry (Chicken) | 12.2g |
| Yellow Noodles with Crumbed Chicken | 12.8g |
| Roti with Banana & Condensed Milk | 13.0g |
| Cashew Nut Noodles (Chicken) | 13.1g |
| Yellow Noodle with Beef | 13.2g |
| Tender Chicken in Peanut Sauce | 13.5g |
| Brinjals Stir-Fry (Vegetarian) | 13.9g |
| Egg Fried Rice | 14.3g |
| Basil & Chilli Stir-Fry (Beef) | 14.8g |
| Thai Fried Rice (Chicken) | 14.9g |
| Basil Fried Rice (Chicken) | 14.9g |
| Massaman Curry (Chicken) | 15.1g |
| Cashew Stir-Fry (Chicken) | 15.1g |
| Lime & Basil Red Curry (Chicken) | 15.2g |
| Bangkok Sweet Noodles (Chicken) | 16.2g |
| Tamarind Chilli Sauce Noodles (Chicken) | 16.3g |
| Tom Yum Linguine (Chicken) | 16.3g |
| Red Sauce Noodles (Chicken) | 17.0g |
| Massaman Curry (Beef) | 17.4g |
| Chicken Satay | 18.0g |
| Tender Duck in Peanut Sauce | 18.2g |
| Tom Yum Fried Rice (Chicken) | 18.5g |
| Roasted Chilli Paste & Cashew Nut Noodles (Chicken) | 18.8g |
| Creamy Peanut Curry (Chicken) | 19.1g |
| Prawn Spring Rolls | 20.6g |
| Vegetable Spring Rolls | 20.7g |
| Roasted Chilli & Ground Cashew Fried Rice (Chicken) | 20.8g |
| Roasted Chilli Paste Stir-Fry (Chicken) | 20.8g |
| Sweet Corn Cakes | 21.7g |
| 6pc Combo Platter | 22.4g |
| Sweet Soya Noodles (Chicken) | 22.9g |
| Chicken Spring Rolls | 23.0g |
| Large Rice Noodles (Chicken) | 23.0g |
| Hongkong Noodle (Chicken) | 25.6g |
| Spinach Dumplings | 26.0g |
| Traditional Phad Thai (Chicken) | 26.5g |
| Chocolate Spring Rolls | 28.9g |
| Phuket Noodles (Chicken) | 29.3g |
| Traditional Phad Thai (Tofu) | 30.3g |
| Creamy Roasted Chilli Paste Linguine (Chicken) | 33.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Simply Asia South Africa use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Simply Asia South Africa cooks with: undisclosed; the chain publishes no frying-oil or ingredient statement. South African restaurant kitchens and fryers run on sunflower oil or palm olein; estimates use sunflower (the higher-PUFA candidate) per the higher-number rule (wok-fried and deep-fried dishes; coconut milk in the curries, peanuts and cashews in several sauces). Across the 74 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Simply Asia South Africa cook with?
Our research indicates: undisclosed; the chain publishes no frying-oil or ingredient statement. South African restaurant kitchens and fryers run on sunflower oil or palm olein; estimates use sunflower (the higher-PUFA candidate) per the higher-number rule (wok-fried and deep-fried dishes; coconut milk in the curries, peanuts and cashews in several sauces). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Simply Asia South Africa use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Simply Asia South Africa cooks with undisclosed; the chain publishes no frying-oil or ingredient statement. South African restaurant kitchens and fryers run on sunflower oil or palm olein; estimates use sunflower (the higher-PUFA candidate) per the higher-number rule (wok-fried and deep-fried dishes; coconut milk in the curries, peanuts and cashews in several sauces), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Simply Asia South Africa seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Simply Asia South Africa cooks with undisclosed; the chain publishes no frying-oil or ingredient statement. South African restaurant kitchens and fryers run on sunflower oil or palm olein; estimates use sunflower (the higher-PUFA candidate) per the higher-number rule (wok-fried and deep-fried dishes; coconut milk in the curries, peanuts and cashews in several sauces), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Simply Asia South Africa?
Salmon Nigiri is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Simply Asia South Africa, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Simply Asia South Africa?
Creamy Roasted Chilli Paste Linguine (Chicken) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Simply Asia South Africa, at an estimated 33.8g 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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