It’s been a little while since we last spoke about Shake Salad, the convenient and nutritious on-the-go meal option that many of us rely on for tracking our macros. As you may recall from my previous article, Shake Salad was a lifesaver with its transparent nutritional information and wide availability.
The great news is that Shake Salad has expanded its lineup! I’ve been keeping a close eye on their offerings, and I’m excited to share the latest macros for their products. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb option or a high-protein boost, this article will help you navigate their new menu and make informed choices to meet your fitness goals.
Do note that the macros for some of their older products have also changed.
[Supplements] Mala Beansprouts, Japanese Sweet Potato, Smoked Pumpkin
[Protein] Pineapple Prawn, Mala Fish
[Dressing] Thai Lemongrass
-The Review-
I love it when salad bars make little tweaks to their menu, novelty really does go a long way to entice customers to come back. Especially for Grains&Co, I wanted to keep my tried-everything-on-their- menu status.
Mala fans can now satisfy your cravings at a salad bar
Two of my favourites, Korean Beansprouts and Cajun Fish are replaced with Mala Beansprouts & Mala Fish. I wasn’t surprised that both would taste nice because these are some of my preferred mala xiang guo ingredients too.
Prawns at no additional charge
For seafood lovers, Grains&Co brought back their prawn offering. The Pineapple Prawns share the same taste profile as ko lo yuk (sweet & sour pork). It is refreshing, and prawns are the perfect protein to go for if you’re looking for something light.
A new sauce!
My favourite thing on their new menu has to be the Thai Lemongrass dressing. Previously I felt that their dressings were too heavy, hence I tend to have my bowls without dressing. The Thai Lemongrass dressing elevates the bowl with a citrusy taste, without overpowering other ingredients. It’ll definitely be my go-to from now.
My favourite 3x Beansprouts order
I do hope that they update their website with the new menu and its relevant nutrition facts soon!
-Information/Hacks-
Address: One Raffles Place/CIMB Plaza/Fusionopolis/IOI Central Boulevard/MapleTree Business City/Infinite Studios
Hacks: Grains&Co has a new membership system where you key in your number into their tablet when you order in person. You can earn points to offset the price of your future meals.
You can still pre-order for self-collection on their website. Add in the code “20off” for 20% off ($10.32 per regular/gain bowl) your first order. You can also earn points to offset future meals, but note that this is a separate system from the one at the store.
Alternatively, Deliveroo would cost you $10.50 with self-pickup for Plus members, which is the cheapest option across delivery platforms.
[Sides] Grilled Pumpkin, Broccoli, Button Mushroom, Japanese Cucumber
[Dressing] Miso Ginger
-The Review-
If you’re looking for a salad bar over the weekend, Toss & Turn is a decent choice, with locations conveniently nestled within Cedele branches across Singapore. While there’s nothing very unique about their offerings, the freshness of their ingredients across their branches makes them a reliable choice. Plus, I do quite like their root vegetables.
Protein portion is rather small
It’s about 400g worth of food, but only about 70g of protein. Unfortunately, I did feel that the chicken breast was rather tough. Nonetheless, it is still a good place to go to if you’re looking for something clean, healthy, and accessible.
55g Romaine Lettuce
69g Roasted Chicken Breast
82g Grilled Pumpkin
52g Broccoli
52g Button Mushrooms
45g Japanese Cucumber
45g Miso Ginger
-Information/Hacks-
Address: Various locations around Singapore
Hours: Hours differ with each location
Other information/Hacks: Self-pickup on Deliveroo would give you the best value especially if you have Deliveroo Plus.
HEYBO launched some new menu items that are so great I decided to write another review (you can check out my previous review here).
New items on HEYBO’s menu (Sep 2024) – it would be great if they could update their macros
The new flavours really compliment each other.
The prawns are tender and refreshing, beautifully complemented by the Laksa Vinaigrette. The Bean Sprout Salad brings an extra layer of texture that elevates the entire dish. It’s like enjoying a healthier version of Laksa, without the guilt.
I’ve tried all their bases and personally I enjoy their cauliflower lentil rice the most.
Sometimes I opt for a lighter bowl featuring their garden greens, and I really appreciate the blend of arugula, lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Every now and then, I also indulge in their Sweet Potato Noodles, which remind me of japchae!
The Bean Spout Salad has become my topping of choice
I love to pair it with a pumpkin wedge, Brussels sprouts, their cabbage salad, or sometimes mushrooms. The toppings are perfectly seasoned—just the right amount of flavor without being too salty. I often choose their Yuzu Soy dressing to tie it all together!
-Information/Hacks-
Multiple locations, check out their website for more details on their opening hours and addresses.
Other information/Hacks: Create your online account and use WELCOMEHB50 (HEYBO) for 50% off (up to $20) your first order.
I first tried their new items in my Yindii order. You can download Yindii, and grab your surprise meal at 50% off. Use my referral code DKJRMDG2 to get $5 cashback credit after your first order.
The Daily Cut’s new fall menu started in early September, and I am happy to see that they are serving my favourite salad toppings – brussels sprouts and pumpkin. They also do have some very creative offerings like the Thai Basil Tofu (a vegetarian rendition of Kra Pow) which goes very well with brown rice.
Merchandise won from The Daily Cut’s Frame Your Flavours contest for their 10th anniversary celebrations
Newly improved chicken breast
They used to serve their chicken breast in cubed form and it didn’t retain its moisture as well. I’m glad to say that besides improving on their beef since the last time I tried it, they also made changes to their chicken breast. They now serve it in long strips, and it does taste better!
Summer 2024 (Left) vs Fall 2024 (Right) Chicken Breast
Updated macros available
The Daily Cut is the only salad bar that is very prompt with updating their macros calculator. It is already filled with items from their new menu. This time round, the dressing with the lowest calories would be the Ginger Ponzu.
Other information/Hacks: TDC is only available on Deliveroo. The current promotion on Deliveroo Plus is a 15% off self-pickup, making your bowl slightly cheaper than if you were to purchase it in store. If you’re not subscribed to Deliveroo Plus, it would be better to purchase your bowl directly.
SaladStop! and HEYBO are under the same parent company. Your online account for one store is linked to the other, i.e. you don’t have to create an account twice. Hence, I decided to group my review for both into one.
-My Orders-
SaladStop!
HEYBO
CYO Salad ($10.90, 2 Greens, 6 Standard Toppings, 1 Sprinkle, 1 Dressing) + Protein ($3.20) = $14.10 Total • [Greens] Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage • [Standard Toppings] Thai Asparagus, Roasted Pumpkin, Cucumber, Carrot, Beetroot, Radish Pickles • [Sprinkle] Nori • [Dressing] Green Goddess • [Protein Add-on] Tandoori Chicken ($3.20)
Build Your Bo ($11.90, 1 Base, 3 Sides, 1 Protein, 1 Dip, 1 Dressing, 1 Garnish) • [Base] Garden Greens • [Sides] Roasted Pumpkin Wedge, Roasted • Brussels Sprout, Oriental Cabbage Salad • [Protein] Sous Vide Chicken Breast • [Dip] Purple Sweet Potato • [Dressing] Tzatziki • [Garnish] Radish Pickles
-The Review-
HEYBO and SaladStop are great options if you’re counting your macros because they both offer nutritional calculators on their websites, and even integrated it into their ordering platform so you can see how much calories your bowl will be with each item you add to your order (click “ingredients” if you are on mobile to view the nutrition facts while ordering your bowls).
HEYBO’s offerings are more flavourful
In gist, SaladStop! offers a simpler range of toppings that are either boiled, roasted, or raw. On the other hand, Heybo’s offerings are more complex. For example, the cauliflower rice at SaladStop! is plain, whereas Heybo’s cauliflower rice is mixed with lentils.
HEYBO Menu – Aug 2024
I prefer the Roasted Pumpkin Wedge at HEYBO over the Roasted Pumpkin cubes from SaladStop because I felt like the sweetness of the pumpkin was better retained. I also like that Brussel Sprouts and King Oyster Mushrooms at HEYBO come at no additional charge.
The oriental cabbage salad is my favourite side, it tastes like pickled cucumbers but mixed in with added textures from the blanched cabbage and some cut chilli. If you’re looking for steak (not offered by SaladStop!), the Char Grilled Steak (+$3.90) at HEYBO is lightly seasoned and grilled to a medium-well.
This bowl had 100g of steak!
Service standards are more consistent at HEYBO from my experience
There’s never been mistakes with my HEYBO order, and portion sizes have been very consistent. In contrast, SaladStop! once forgot my protein in my warm grain bowl. Additionally, the portion of each topping at SaladStop! depends on who is making your bowl.
They missed out on my protein for this order:(
HEYBO gives better hi value for your money
Pumpkin Dip in this bowl is my favourite dip option.
This is especially because protein like Sous Vide Chicken (which is very tender btw) do not come at an additional charge, and they do give a bigger portion of protein (about twice the amount of SaladStop!, from my experience).
TOTAL WEIGHT: ~480g • 132g Garden Greens • 95g Roasted Pumpkin Wedge • 58g Roasted Brussels Sprout • 50g Oriental Cabbage Salad • 107g Sous Vide Chicken Breast • 20g Purple Sweet Potato • 30g Tzatziki • 5g Radish Pickles
-Information/Hacks-
Multiple locations, check out their websites (linked below) for more details on their opening hours and addresses. SaladStop! LocationsHEYBO Locations
Other information/Hacks: Create your online account and use WELCOMESS50 (SaladStop!) or WELCOMEHB50 (HEYBO) for 50% off (up to $20) your first order.
^This is what I paid for 3 bowls!
Thereafter, you can use the code WELCOMESSX3 (SaladStop!) or WELCOMEHBX3 (HEYBO) for 20% off your next 3 orders.
If you’re not particular about what is in your bowl, you can order a surprise bowl at $8.25 from SaladStop! or $7.45 at HEYBO for Pickup near their closing hours via Yindii. Use the referral code DKJRMDG2 to get $5 in credits after your first order.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Salad Addict 