What oil does The Halal Shack fry in?
The Halal Shack fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil for the fryer: the chain's own nutrition chart carries a soy allergen marker on the fries and its fried items are vegan, so no beef tallow is involved. Soybean oil also in the white sauce and the other mayo-based sauces. Hummus, tzatziki and the rice carry no soy marker.
Ordering at The Halal Shack? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderThe Halal Shack at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (9.9 g average per item, 73 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Halal Shack
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| House Salad (no sauce) | 1.0g |
| Salad Bowl with Chicken | 3.0g |
| Salad Bowl with Hot BBQ Chicken | 3.0g |
| Salad Bowl with Beef | 3.0g |
| Salad Bowl with Mix (Chicken + Beef) | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your The Halal Shack order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the The Halal Shack report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does The Halal Shack fry in?
The Halal Shack fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil for the fryer: the chain's own nutrition chart carries a soy allergen marker on the fries and its fried items are vegan, so no beef tallow is involved. Soybean oil also in the white sauce and the other mayo-based sauces. Hummus, tzatziki and the rice carry no soy marker.
Does The Halal Shack use seed oils?
Yes. The Halal Shack fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 9.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Halal Shack use beef tallow?
No. The Halal Shack fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does The Halal Shack use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Halal Shack fries in soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at The Halal Shack?
Salad Bowl with Chicken (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Salad Bowl with Hot BBQ Chicken (3.0 g) and Salad Bowl with Beef (3.0 g).
Which The Halal Shack item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Shawarma Naanarito, at about 41.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.