Shuka
Shuka in New York, NY is rated Mostly Clean by Oil Watch. Oil Audit (fryer oil: clean; cooking fats: clean; dressings: clean; bread: clean; sauces: clean).
Some items may use seed oils - check before ordering
★4.7·$$·4,936 reviewsWhat to Order
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This restaurant uses clean cooking oils across all categories. You can order freely from the menu.
What the rating means
Shuka is rated Mostly Clean. Mostly Clean means: mostly clean fats, but a seed oil or an unconfirmed answer in one important area.
At Shuka: 5 areas confirmed seed-oil free (fryer oil, cooking fats, dressings, bread and sauces).
Oil Watch audits five areas and weights them: fryer oil 35%, cooking fats 25%, dressings 15%, bread 15% and sauces 10%. A confirmed seed-oil-free area scores in full, a confirmed seed oil scores nothing, an unconfirmed area counts half and an area that doesn't apply is left out. A weighted score of 85 or more is Seed Oil Free, 70 to 84 is Mostly Clean, 40 to 69 is Use Caution and anything lower is Contains Seed Oils. How Oil Watch works
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Apple MapsHours
- Monday
- 12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
- Thursday
- 12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
- Friday
- 12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Hours from Google · updated Oct 26, 2026. Check with the restaurant before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shuka use seed oils?
No. Shuka is rated Mostly Clean by Oil Watch, and every area it checked is seed-oil free: fryer oil, cooking fats, dressings, bread and sauces.
What does Shuka fry in?
A seed-oil-free fat. Oil Watch's audit found Shuka doesn't fry in seed oil. The audit notes: olive oil.
What does Shuka cook with?
Seed-oil-free fats. Oil Watch's audit found Shuka doesn't cook with seed oils. The audit notes: Olive oil (per SOS review: "olive oil heaven").
Are the dressings at Shuka made with seed oils?
No. Oil Watch's audit found the dressings at Shuka are seed-oil free. The audit notes: Olive oil (per SOS review).
Does the bread at Shuka contain seed oils?
No. Oil Watch's audit found the bread at Shuka is made without seed oils. The audit notes: Olive oil (per SOS review).
Do the sauces at Shuka contain seed oils?
No. Oil Watch's audit found the sauces at Shuka are seed-oil free. The audit notes: olive oil.
Where does Oil Watch's information on Shuka come from?
From the restaurant's own website. Oil Watch reviewed the listing and cites its source on this page.
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