-My Order-

Small Mix ($10.50, 1 base, 1/2 protein, 1 side salad, 3 toppings, 1 sauce)

• [Base] Romaine Lettuce
• [Protein] Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork
• [Side Salad] Shitake Mushrooms
• [Toppings] Beetroot, Carrots, Pickled Onions
• [Sauces] Vatos Hot Sauce

-The Review-

Urban Mix and their parent company VATOS are renowned for their Korean-Mexican fusion, and they excel in blending both flavors seamlessly. I particularly enjoy their Vatos Hot Sauce – a Peri Peri sauce that packs a spicy punch. I only used about a third of what they provided and saved the rest for future meals.

If you’re looking for pork in a salad bar, this is it

Not many salad places offer pork as an option, possibly because it’s difficult to perfect. Lean pork can become tough, and if seasoned incorrectly, it may taste gamey. The slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork from Urban Mix is very tasty and well-seasoned. Moreover, it’s not oily (they use lean cuts). I’ve heard their Korean Pork Belly is also delicious, but I haven’t had the chance to try it yet.

I’ve also tried their shredded roast beef, which is tender and fragrant. Their Sous Vide Chicken Breast is thinly sliced, which works well with dressing. However, without dressing, it can taste a bit dry.

The pickled onions are a little too raw for my liking

I prefer my pickled onions aged, but if you enjoy the kick from raw onion, this will be perfect for you. The Shiitake mushrooms are sliced thinly and borders on the salty side. I appreciate that the beetroots, carrots, and cabbage are unprocessed because their raw taste balances out the well-seasoned protein options very nicely.

The best service I’ve received from a salad bar

Of the three times I’ve visited Urban Mix, the staff has always been pleasant to deal with. They are friendly, positive, and impressively consistent.

During my latest visit, I placed a slightly different order on the app, but that was my mistake because I ordered near closing time and they had run out of certain items I had selected. However, the server handled it exceptionally well; he was genuinely apologetic about the inconvenience. To make up for it, he even gave me a free serving of Edamame, and I’m pretty sure he gave me a much larger portion than usual this time.

Serving size is huge for a $10 bowl

Perhaps because I usually visit near closing hours for dinner or a late lunch, the staff have been very generous. Here is how each item weighed (~415g in total) –

• 40g Romaine Lettuce
• 105g Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork
• 60g Shiitake Mushrooms
• 60g Garlic Edamame (*free service)
• 40g Beetroot
• 40g Carrots
• 35g Pickled Onions
• 35g Vatos Hot Sauce

-Information/Hacks-

Address: One Raffles Place, #B1-01A, Singapore 048616

Hours:
Mon-Thu, 11AM-8:45PM
Fri, 11AM-8PM
Sat, 11AM-3PM

Website: https://vatossg.com/urban-mix/

Other information/Hacks: The prices are cheaper on Waitrr at $10 (instead of $10.50 in store) for a small bowl. Additionally, you can earn loyalty stamps to offset the cost of your future bowl.