Nature’s Nutrition

2024-08-162024-08-08Leave a comment

-My Order-

Make Your Own Bowl ($11, 1 protein, 2 base, 3 toppings, 1 crunch, 1 dressing)

[Protein] Buffalo Chicken Breast
[Base] Romaine Lettuce x2
[Toppings] Spicy Broccoli, Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Green Apples
[Crunch] Sourdough Crouton
[Dressing] Lemon Yogurt

-The Review-

Must Try: Spicy Broccoli & Lemon Yogurt Dressing

This broccoli was seasoned with a touch of mala spices. It was appetising and they managed to pull this off without making the broccoli too oily. If you love mala this is something you should order.

The Lemon Yogurt Dressing is also worth trying! It is very light and a very good palette cleanser. It balances out the mala spices in the broccoli very well.

Unfortunately, the sourdough croutons were soggy and lacked finesse.

Selecting Mixed Roasted Nuts for your crunch might be a safer choice.

Portion is decent

My bowl weighed around 550g, which is a lot of food for $11. However, it is worth noting that I was the last customer for the day and they might have given me a bigger portion than usual. Here is a breakdown of what’s in my bowl.

75g Romaine Lettuce
120g Buffalo Chicken Breast
90g Spicy Broccoli
160g Slow Roasted Tomatoes
60g Shaved Green Apples
16g Sourdough Crouton
35g Lemon Yogurt

-Information/Hacks-

Address: Far East Square (weekdays only), Millenia Walk, Aperia Mall

Hours: Hours differ with each branch

Other information/Hacks: You can pre-order for self-collection on YQueue, which costs the same as purchasing the salad bowl in store. Ordering on other food delivery platforms are more expensive.

Nani Bowl

2024-08-122024-08-09Leave a comment

-My Order-

Build Your Own Bowl ($10.90, 1 base, 1 protein, 4 toppings, 1 dressing)

[Base] Mixed Salad
[Protein] Chicken Breast
[Toppings] Kimchi beansprouts, Broccoli, Edamame, Japanese Cucumber
[Dressing] Wasabi Shoyu

-The Review-

Saw the negative reviews on Google and I wasn’t too excited about this bowl.

What I ordered wasn’t exactly what I received

I’m not sure if it was a mistake, or if they ran out of what I ordered, but chicken breast ended up being grilled chicken thigh (from which I removed the skin because I prefer leaner cuts). However, the “Kimchi beansprouts” in the menu was really just Kimchi.

The Wasabi Shoyu was more of a Wasabi-Sesame Oil-Shoyu mix, so if you’re trying to keep your calorie count low, this might be something you’d avoid.

Otherwise, it is actually quite a decent bowl.

The broccoli, edamame, and Japanese cucumber was fresh and up to standard. The bowl weighed around 270g, which is alright for its price since it comes with a free drink. Here is a weight breakdown –

110g Mixed Salad
53g Chicken
20g Kimchi
35g Broccoli
24g Edamame
13g Japanese Cucumber
15g Wasabi Shoyu

Nani Bowl Menu - August 2024 — Nani Bowl Menu – August 2024

-Information/Hacks-

Address: 5 Straits View, #B2-33 The Heart, Singapore 018935

Hours: Mon-Fri, 11AM-6:30PM

Other information/Hacks: Grab Premium’s self pick-up gives you the best offer, allowing you to purchase your bowl for $10.40 instead of $10.90.

Crunch Salad

2024-08-082024-08-04Leave a comment

-My Order-

Standard Salad ($7.90, Green Coral Base + 1 Premium + 4 Toppings + 1 Dressing)

[Base] Green Coral Base
[Premium] Cajun Chicken Breast
[Toppings] Beetroot, Purple Cabbage, Okra, Pumpkin
[Dressing] Spicy Korean Dressing

-The Review-

Toppings are crisp and fresh

I was pleased to find that their toppings were not overly oily. This included the okra, which was cooked to perfection—retaining its crunch and avoiding excessive stringiness that could have overwhelmed the dish.

The raw toppings are exceptionally fresh; a glance at the bar reveals their vibrant colors and quality.

Dressing falls short

The Spicy Korean Dressing I selected tasted like Gochu with water. Would have been better with some acidity (e.g. they could add Korean Apple Vinegar). Would try a different dressing in future.

The chicken breast was average, bordering on the dry side.

Small Serving, but worth it’s price

The bowl added to about 286g, which is alright considering that the bowl is only $7.90. Here is the breakdown of the bowl.

35g Green Coral Base
68g Cajun Chicken Breast
26g Beetroot
37g Purple Cabbage
30g Okra
50g Pumpkin
40g Spicy Korean Dressing

-Information/Hacks-

Address: International Plaza

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10AM-7PM

Other information/Hacks: Do ask for a loyalty card where you can get a membership card for 10% off your purchases for a year after your 12th bowl.

Shake Salad

2024-08-072024-08-10Leave a comment

This post deviates slightly from my usual focus on salad bars, but I felt it was worth highlighting Shake Salad. They’ve become my reliable alternative when salad bars are closed on weekends and public holidays.

You can find Shake Salads at most Cold Storage, Jason’s, FairPrice, or Cheers stores, and they also have vending machines scattered throughout Singapore.

For added convenience, you can order them online and have them delivered right to your door. Plus, online orders/vending machines offer the option to add extras like chicken breast to boost your protein intake.

Another standout feature is their excellent customer service. When I inquired about the nutritional information for their salads, they responded swiftly and thoroughly. If you’re tracking macros and need a quick, nutritious salad option, Shake Salad is definitely worth considering.

NUTRITION FACTS

Lowest Calories: Korean Bibim Salad (163kcal, 7.85g Protein, 22.66g Carbs, 4.72g Fats)
Highest Protein: Quinoa Salad (297kcal, 13.38g Protein, 43g Carbs, 8.89g Fats)
Lowest Carbs: Korean Bibim Salad (163kcal, 7.85g Protein, 22.66g Carbs, 4.72g Fats)
Lowest Fats: Greek Pasta Salad (308kcal, 2.74g Protein, 53g Carbs, 2.76g Fats)

I’ve sorted the salads here in order of ascending calories for your easy reference.

Korean Bibim Salad

Calories	163
Protein (g)	7.85
Total Carbohydrates (g)	22.66
Dietary Fiber (g)	6.43
Sugar (g)	10.37
Total Fat (g)	4.72
Saturated Fat (g)	0.44
Trans Fat (g)	0.00
Cholesterol (mg)	0.00
Sodium (mg)	464.30

Caesar Salad

Calories	263
Protein (g)	8.50
Total Carbohydrates (g)	40
Dietary Fiber (g)	5.1
Sugar (g)	8.52
Total Fat (g)	12.31
Saturated Fat (g)	3.28
Trans Fat (g)	0.00
Cholesterol (mg)	0
Sodium (mg)	163

Soba Salad

Calories	269
Protein (g)	11.30
Total Carbohydrates (g)	43.03
Dietary Fiber (g)	5.00
Sugar (g)	9.88
Total Fat (g)	7.77
Saturated Fat (g)	0.89
Trans Fat (g)	0.01
Cholesterol (mg)	1.95
Sodium (mg)	621.49

Potato Salad

Calories	293
Protein (g)	3.37
Total Carbohydrates (g)	42.36
Dietary Fiber (g)	2.66
Sugar (g)	2.38
Total Fat (g)	19.84
Saturated Fat (g)	0.44
Trans Fat (g)	0.00
Cholesterol (mg)	0.00
Sodium (mg)	258.28

Quinoa Salad

Calories	297
Protein (g)	13.38
Total Carbohydrates (g)	43
Dietary Fiber (g)	6.70
Sugar (g)	11.12
Total Fat (g)	8.89
Saturated Fat (g)	2.18
Trans Fat (g)	0.00
Cholesterol (mg)	0
Sodium (mg)	327

Pesto Pasta Salad

Calories	303
Protein (g)	8.79
Total Carbohydrates (g)	27.28
Dietary Fiber (g)	2.75
Sugar (g)	7.45
Total Fat (g)	17.79
Saturated Fat (g)	2.50
Trans Fat (g)	0.03
Cholesterol (mg)	13.25
Sodium (mg)	382.08

Greek Pasta Salad

Calories	308
Protein (g)	2.74
Total Carbohydrates (g)	53
Dietary Fiber (g)	2.16
Sugar (g)	10.35
Total Fat (g)	2.76
Saturated Fat (g)	1.83
Trans Fat (g)	0.00
Cholesterol (mg)	0
Sodium (mg)	261.27

The Salad Corner

2024-08-062024-08-09Leave a comment

-My Order-

Create Your Own Salad ($7, Mixed Salad Base, 5 Toppings, 1 Dressing) + $1.50 Protein

[Base] Mixed Salad Leaves
[Toppings] Pumpkin, Sweet Potato Cubes, Beetroot, Black Fungus, Lotus Root
[Protein] Smoked Duck ($1.50)
[Dressing] Wasabi Soy ($0.10 separate container)

-The Review-

They have very interesting toppings

It was my first time encountering lotus root and black fungus as options at a salad bar, so I had to give them a try. The black fungus was marinated in vinegar, adding a tangy depth, while the lotus root was crisp and pure. I really enjoyed both. They also offer cauliflower rice at no extra charge, which I’m eager to try on my next visit.

Wasabi Soy Dressing is exactly what it is

Salad bars often use olive oil to create a vinaigrette, so I was pleasantly surprised by their wasabi soy dressing. It was essentially just wasabi mixed with light soy sauce, and it wasn’t too salty. I appreciated that it worked well as a dipping sauce for the lightly seasoned supplements.

Protein portion is quite small

The bowl weighed about 350g, which is decent for a $8.50 bowl. However I felt that the protein portion is too small. Nonetheless it isn’t too expensive to add additional protein into your order.

53g Mixed Salad Base
57g Pumpkin
55g Sweet Potato Cubes
28g Beetroot
27g Black Fungus
40g Lotus Root
38g Smoked Duck
55g Wasabi Soy Dressing

The Salad Corner Menu - August 2024 — The Salad Corner Menu – August 2024

-Information/Hacks-

Address: PLUS, Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Maxwell Hawker Center

Hours: Hours differ by outlets

Other information/Hacks: You can WhatsApp 81622922 to pre-order for collection at the PLUS outlet.

SUPERGREEN

2024-08-042024-08-06Leave a comment

-My Order-

Build Your Own Bowl ($10.30, 1 base, 2 cold toppings, 2 hot toppings, 1 protein, 1 dressing)

[Base] Romaine Lettuce
[Cold Toppings] Fresh Cucumber, Sliced Purple Cabbage
[Hot Toppings] Curried Cauliflower, Roasted Pumpkin
[Protein] Rosemary Sous Vide Chicken Breast
[Dressing] Ginger Soy

-The Review-

This is my second visit to SUPERGREEN. I had been eager to return after enjoying my salad so much during my first visit to their Marina One branch. Everything was fresh and crisp, making SUPERGREEN a great choice if you’re after a straightforward, back-to-basics salad bowl. This time, I was in the Tanjong Pagar area and picked up my bowl from the International Plaza outlet.

Quality is different across the branches

When I last visited the Marina One branch, everything was light and perfectly seasoned. However, this time, the broccoli I received was overly salty, with a noticeable clump of salt that hadn’t been properly mixed in.

The way in which the chicken was sliced was also less tidy and it was a little tougher.

Ginger Soy Dressing is too oily

I anticipated a ginger and soy sauce blend, but it turned out to be more of a ginger and oil mixture. The oil actually filled about two-thirds of the sauce container. After tasting it, I chose not to pour it into my bowl.

Portion is decent

My bowl weighed around 460 grams, which seems like a fair amount for a $10 dish. However, it seems that portion sizes might also vary between different locations. I plan to return to the Marina One outlet to give it another try.

90g Romaine Lettuce
55g Cucumber
45g Purple Cabbage
70g Broccoli
70g Roasted Pumpkin
103g Rosemary Sous Vide Chicken Breast
25g Ginger Soy Dressing

-Information/Hacks-

Address: Cross Street Exchange, International Plaza, Frasers Tower, Arcade, Marina One, SMU, Star Vista, Timbre+ One North

Hours: Hours differ with each branch

Other information/Hacks: Grab Premium’s self pick-up gives you the best offer, allowing you to purchase your bowl for $9.58.

They are also on the app Yindii, wherein you can get a surprise bowl at a 50% discount at the end of the day when they are clearing their ingredients. You can use my referral code DKJRMDG2 to get an additional $5 credits after your first order. Note that however you are unable to choose what you want inside your bowl for this.

Makisan

2024-07-292024-08-03Leave a comment

-My Order-

D.I.Y Mega San Salad ($11.10, 1 Base, 5 Essentials, 1 Sprinkle, 1 House Sauce, 1 Special)

[Base] Romaine Lettuce
[Essentials] Asparagus, Grilled Chicken Strips, Roasted Shimeji Mushrooms, Shredded Carrots, Shredded Cucumber
[Sprinkle] Bonito Fish Flakes
[Sauce] Miso
[Special] Roasted Striploin

-The Review-

Maki San was where I ended up at 7:30PM on a Sunday night because there just aren’t many salad options at that time. I was surprisingly very satisfied with my bowl. It was refreshingly clean, exactly what I’d anticipate from a Japanese food chain.

You can choose to have a bowl only filled with protein

At Maki San, you can customize your bowl to be entirely filled with protein options without any extra charge. Choose from a variety of “essentials” like Ebi, Grilled Chicken, Tuna Mayo, Tofu, Boiled Egg, Tamagoyaki, Tobiko, or even Anchovies to create a protein-packed meal tailored to your taste.

The portions may seem small but they do add up

While the portions at Maki San might initially appear modest, they do accumulate to a satisfying amount. As a maki and sushi establishment, the portion sizes are akin to what you’d find in a maki roll. However, my bowl ended up weighing around 300 grams, proving that these portions do indeed add up.

90g Mixed Lettuce
20g Asparagus
30g Grilled Chicken Strips
25g Roasted Shimeji Mushrooms
20g Shredded Carrot
30g Shredded Cucumber
3g Bonito Fish Flakes
25g Roasted Striploin (Beef)
55g Miso Sauce

-Information/Hacks-

Address: Various locations around Singapore

Hours: Hours differ with each branch

Other information/Hacks: Upon comparing all food delivery platforms, Deliveroo gives the best self-pickup offer. Your bowl would cost you $10.42 instead of $11.10.

Superfood Kitchen

2024-07-282024-07-27Leave a comment

-My Order-

Create Your Own ($12.40, Lettuce Base, 6 Supplements, 1 Dressing, 1 Protein)

[Base] Romaine Lettuce
[Protein] Sous Vide Chicken Breast
[Sides] Alfafa Sprouts, Cucumber, Pickled Red Cabbage, Chilli Pickled Pineapple Carrot, Burnt Broccoli, Salted Edamame
[Dressing] Chilli Spice Mix

-The Review-

Here is another salad bar that opens on the weekends and at night. Located at Jurong Point, Changi Airport, and Raffles City, Superfood Kitchen is the only place in Singapore that lets you see the macros of your order as you’re picking your items on the touch screen. You can also refer to their website for nutrition information.

Tender and well-cooked sous vide chicken

Interestingly, the sous vide chicken had a bite to it, yet it is still juicy. It seems like they brine their chicken before cooking it and hence why. It is one of the better sous vide chicken breasts I’ve had from a salad bar.

Pickled options are nice!

This time I tried the pickled red cabbage and pickled carrots & pineapple. Both still retained their crunch and was just the right amount of acidity. The broccoli is cooked very well, and other sides like the cucumber are simple yet fresh.

Portion size is average

The portion is slightly on the pricier side for its price at $12.40. The bowl was about 355g. Additionally, the bowl would be priced differently depending on the toppings that you choose. Nonetheless, I have to admit that the food is of decent quality and $12.40 is a price I’m comfortable with for the bowl I chose.

100g Romaine Lettuce
98g Sous Vide Chicken Breast
5g Alfafa Sprouts
22g Cucumber
20g Pickled Red Cabbage
35g Chilli Pickled Pineapple Carrots
55g Burnt Broccoli
20g Salted Edamame
1.5 tsp Chilli Spice Mix

-Information/Hacks-

Address: Raffles City, Changi Airport T3, Jurong Point

Hours: Mon-Sun, 11AM-9PM

Other information/Hacks: Upon comparing all food delivery platforms, it was still the cheapest to purchase from Superfood Kitchen directly and order in store. You can sign up for their membership on their website, you’ll get 1 point for every dollar spent, and you can redeem your points for free supplements/toppings/grains.

Cafe Coldrea

2024-07-272024-08-09Leave a comment

-My Order-

Design Your Bowl ($9.90, 2 base, 4 toppings, 1 protein, 1 dressing)

[Base] Romaine Lettuce, Mixed Greens
[Toppings] Pumpkin, Button Mushroom, Broccoli, Shredded Beetroot
[Protein] Sous Vide Chicken Breast
[Dressing] Hot and Spicy Dressing

-The Review-

I am pleasantly surprised at how much I actually loved this salad bowl and am so happy to find a good quality salad bar that opens till late on the weekends.

Quality ingredients

The ingredients are of such good quality that their natural tastes are enough, without the need for any seasoning. For instance, this has got to be the sweetest tasting steamed pumpkin that I’ve had from a salad bar. I am definitely ordering the pumpkin again the next time I patronise this store.

Their broccoli looked unassuming because it appeared a little yellow (one hack that salad stores use is to boil broccoli with sugar so it maintains its bright green colour). Nonetheless this also means I can tell that Cafe Coldrea used fresh and not frozen broccoli which is so commendable. Moreover it is actually boiled just right, maintaining its crunch without it tasting raw. I am genuinely amazed at how well-made this simple dish was.

The Sous Vide Chicken is also cooked perfectly, maintaining its juiciness and natural sweet tastes. I again love that they didn’t have to overly season any of their ingredients because it is of such good quality.

The only ingredients that seem to come out of a can are the button mushrooms and the Tuna. Then again, these are typically canned ingredients and for how much preparation their other toppings seem to require I could easily let them off the hook for this one.

All that for just $9.90

The bowl is very well balanced, I had enough sides to taste a different texture with every bite of my greens. If anything I’d say they can consider giving less sauce because it is too much for one bowl (but they do have separate packaging for that should you require it and I kept my leftover sauce for the next meal). The bowl was about 450g including the sauce.

50g Romaine Lettuce
60g Mixed Greens
70g Sous Vide Chicken Breast
60g Broccoli
16g Shredded Beetroot
78g Pumpkin
45g Button Mushroom
70g Hot & Spicy Dressing

-Information/Hacks-

Cafe Coldrea July 2024 Menu — Cafe Coldrea Menu July 2024

Address: Esplanade XChange, B1-44, 1 Raffles Boulevard, S(039593)

Hours: Mon-Sun, 9AM-8PM

Other information/Hacks: You can order for self-pickup using their website. Do also ask for a loyalty card so you can get some freebies and 20% off on your 15th stamp ($8 = 1 stamp).

HAAKON

2024-07-262024-07-27Leave a comment

-My Order-

Make Your Own Bowl ($11.50, 1 Base, 1 Protein, 3 Sides)

[Base] Mesclun Salad
[Protein] Grilled Chicken Fillet
[Sides] Gochujang Cucumber, Baked Cauliflower, Thai Green Papaya

-The Review-

Haakon is my original go-to place for healthier options. Their macro-calculator and nutrition information on their website are very helpful, although it’s worth noting that these resources haven’t been updated with their new menu yet. Unfortunately, the branches I frequented at Raffles Place and Holland Village have since closed, so I haven’t had the chance to visit in a while. Their standards seem to have fallen quite a bit.

Light-tasting sides

Their dishes generally have a clean taste due to their light seasoning. For instance, the Thai Papaya Salad in my order was notably mild, lacking a strong fish-sauce flavor. Similarly, the Gochujang cucumber, which included onions, carrots, and cucumber, was quite subtle in flavor—though I found the raw onion a bit too intense for my taste. The baked cauliflower, seasoned lightly with curry powder, was also on the milder side.

The grilled chicken fillet is rather dry

I recall loving their Tuna Tataki, but I’ve noticed that their menu has since shrunk, and many of my previous favorites are no longer available. The grilled chicken fillet, seasoned with turmeric and cumin, was well-seasoned, but unfortunately, the chicken was tough and dry.

Portion is small for its price, every item would cost you a little bit more

For the price, the portion size is quite small. My bowl, which would have cost $11.50 if purchased directly from Haakon, contained less than 100g of protein and totaled about 325g. Adding extra toppings or sauces would have further increased the cost. Here is the weight breakdown.

60g Mesclun Salad
95g Grilled Chicken Fillet
50g Baked Cauliflower
50g Thai Green Papaya
70g Gochujang Cucumber

-Information/Hacks-

Address: 313 Somerset, KINEX

Hours:
Somerset – Mon-Sun, 10AM-9:30PM
KINEX – Mon-Sun, 11AM-8:30PM

Other information/Hacks: Deliveroo’s self-pickup offer is the best, my bowl will cost $10.50 after self-pickup discount. Ordering directly from their website would cost me $11.50. However, because I had my new user discount, I chose to order via FoodPanda, as my bowl was $7.40 after discount.