When dining at your favorite restaurant, you’ll need to decide between grilled and fried food. While both selections have much to offer when it comes to taste, grilled meats might have the upper hand when it comes to health and wellness. 

The Pros & Cons of Frying Meat

When frying meat, butter or oil is added to give the outside a crispy texture. When chicken or fish are fried, they’re often covered in a batter made from flour, eggs, and seasoning. Food can be covered entirely in oil, as with deep frying, or fried in a pan with a small amount of oil or fat, which is known as shallow frying. 

While tasty, fried food is notoriously bad for your health. Overconsumption of fried foods is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes. Fried foods are also higher in calories, which affects your ability to maintain a healthy weight. Consuming too many fried foods is also linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, including prostate cancer.

How Grilled Meat Measures Up

Grilling meat is a healthier alternative to frying that doesn’t exclude any of the all-important flavors. Grilling meat creates a seared outer surface with a tender center that can range from rare to well-done depending on your preferences. While frying adds fat to the meat, grilling allows the fat to drain off while cooking. 

Grilling is a healthier option when it comes to reduced calories and fat. Grilling also produces a smokier, more robust flavor since the meat contacts the open flames of the grill and the smoke from the coals. Steak, whether it’s a rib eye or filet mignon, tastes amazing after being cooked on a grill. 

If you’re in search of amazing grilled meat dishes in Lahaina, HI, Kobe Japanese Steak House and Oku's Sushi Bar is for you. This teppanyaki restaurant features a selection of grilled meats and seafood, including chicken, steak, scallops, lobster, and shrimp. All food is prepared using authentic Japanese methods, including a hibachi grill to cook it to perfection. Visit the website to see the full selection of menus. You can call (808) 667-5555 to make a reservation at this restaurant or make a reservation online.