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.
My bowl from SUPERGREEN at Marina One
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.
Walked past this place a few times without knowing that they were also a salad bar.
Ingredients tasted as expected
Essentially, there wasn’t anything I picked that really stood out. The pumpkin was alright, the lettuce was fresh, the dried cranberries are as they are. Was pretty excited to try their Smoked Chicken Breast because its rarely offered at salad bars, but that was average.
The purple sweet potato was baked too dry.
They were likely to be cooked at one temperature and exposed to the heat for too long. To perfect roasted potatoes, you should only bake it exposed for 15-30mins (depending on the size) before covering the potatoes (either with a foil or in a pot) and lowering the heat to let the potatoes steam. That is how you maintain the moisture inside baked sweet potatoes.
The dressing is quite light
There wasn’t the option to have my sauce in a separate container on the ordering platform (which I go for in case the sauce ends up being too heavy). Luckily I managed to ask for less dressing before they poured too much in. Fortunately the Yuzu Soy Ginger sauce wasn’t heavy nor was it too oily as well!
Prices are before GST
The portion of each item is decent, but overall $14 for a 485g bowl is on the slightly pricier side, especially since most of the ingredients do not require too much preparation.
90g Lettuce
115g Smoked Chicken Breast
100g Sweet Potato
140g Pumpkin
20g Yuzu Soy Ginger Dressing
20g Cranberries
The Autobus Menu – August 2024
-Information/Hacks-
Address: OUE Downtown 2 #01-01
Hours: (For Salad) Mon-Fri, 11AM-3PM
Other information/Hacks: If you have Grab Premium, that would be the best option as my bowl would cost me $13.08 instead of the $14.17 when I purchased in store.
[Dressing] Tom Yam Dressing (and the owners wanted me to try their Seafood Dressing as well, so I had both)
[Protein] Baked Chicken Breast
-The Review-
This has become my new favourite when it comes to Thai flavours. They really nailed the flavours, it is no wonder because the owner/chef is Thai. What is even more amazing is that the salads did not feel like they were missing anything despite being vegan (which means they don’t use fish sauce, a standard ingredient that usually makes up the taste profile of Thai salads).
Ingredients are crisp and fresh
I was lucky to see her preparing the salads because I arrived quite early in the day. The owner shared that everything is prepared fresh daily, and it really does show! The green papaya is crisp, and the mint leaves in the mushroom salad really adds a nice refreshing touch to it.
She really put in a lot of effort into her salads, they were well balanced with no ingredient being too overpowering. Choosing fried garlic chips for your topping really elevates the thai flavours as well.
Chicken breast is cooked very well!
It still had a bite to it while maintaining its juiciness and tenderness. I actually tried two other salad bowls’ chicken breasts on the same day and this was the best.
I am really looking forward to try their other protein options.
Seafood sauce is a good lower-calorie option
The Tom Yam dressing is very tasty, although it is on the oily side. I’m thankful that the owner asked me to try the seafood sauce because it is a lot lighter and blends even better with the salads I chose.
The serving is very generous for its price
The bowl added to about 500g, with 105g of protein. Here is the breakdown:
105g Baked Chicken Breast
90g Green Papaya Salad
160g Mushroom Salad
100g Lettuce
5g Garlic Chips
40g Dressing
Thai Salad Bowl Menu – August 2024
-Information/Hacks-
Address: 138 Robinson Rd, Oxley Tower, #02-30
Hours: Mon-Thu, 11:30AM-3:30PM
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.
Deliveroo made me select a wrap despite it being a bowl (so I selected Multi-grain wrap), and they missed out on my Tomato Barley.
-The Review-
My first visit to Mom’s Hug happened before I started this website. At that time, I told myself that I wouldn’t patronise this place again because the food lacked character. I decided to give them another chance so that I could keep a record of their offerings on this website, but I think this would really be my last visit.
Everything tastes frozen/instant and nothing like a Mom’s hug
The first time I tried the Lemon Pepper Fish I was very disappointed. It tasted like frozen Sutchi fillets seasoned with Lemon Pepper Spice Mix you can purchase off the shelf at supermarkets.
This time round I picked Lemon Spice Chicken Breast, it is definitely better seasoned because it tasted like pre-seasoned Frozen/Instant Chicken Breasts I could purchase from grocery stores/minimarts. I felt thirsty after eating it, possibly due to the amount of additives usually found in such produce.
The baked sweet potato lacked texture and was overly moist, characteristics often associated with frozen sweet potatoes. It was the same for the broccoli. The sautéed mushrooms were under-seasoned (tasted like they only added salt, pepper and oil), with a strong ammonia-like aftertaste from the Shiitake mushrooms; a touch of garlic powder could have balanced this better.
Both the Pickled and Shibazuke Cucumbers tasted exactly as expected if bought from a grocery store, lacking any distinctive homemade or artisanal quality.
“Romaine Lettuce” is actually Iceberg Lettuce
Additionally the menu on Deliveroo is not in sync with their offerings and so I didn’t manage to get the base I ordered. I wanted to select 2xRomaine Lettuce but couldn’t, so I opted for Romaine Lettuce & Barley Rice. However the app forced me to pick a wrap, so in the end I had multigrain wraps and iceberg lettuce in my bowl. (Mom’s Hug, if you’re reading this, perhaps you can update your Deliveroo options).
Iceberg Lettuce is alright. The wrap was overly gritty (tasted like it was defrosted and refrozen before reheating). I have not tried the other bases, but to be fair, I tend to only select Lettuce/Greens at all the salad/grain bowl outlets I visit.
Scrambled Egg and Yogurt dressing is “healthy” only if you’re looking for something high in fats
The scrambled eggs tastes like it has been mixed with too much milk/butter/oil to be healthy. Granted it was creamy and it would fit the tastebuds of someone looking for something to indulge in.
The yogurt dressing was drenched all over the egg, so perhaps I didn’t manage to have a proper taste of it – it tasted more like mayonnaise without a hint of yogurt nor herbs. I would have definitely preferred it packed separately so I could leave it out if it isn’t to my liking.
As someone who is conscious about my calories, I will definitely not order these toppings again.
Portion is good!
For the price, the portion is honestly decent. I could not weigh the dressing accurately as it was drenched onto the bowl, but the bowl was about 500g. This makes it one of the most value-for-money bowls, especially after Deliveroo’s discount.
20g Mixed Grains Wrap
100g Lettuce
160g Lemon Spiced Chicken Breast
75g Scrambled Egg
120g Baked Sweet Potato
15g Pickled Cucumber
~20g Yogurt & Herbs
Perhaps if they provided nutrition information for their items I would be able to better justify how the food is “healthy”.
Mom’s Hug Menu – July 2024
-Information/Hacks-
Address: B1-21 One Raffles Place
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11AM-8PM Sat, 11AM-4PM
Other information/Hacks: Deliveroo’s self-pickup offer is the best, the light bowl costs $6.57 after discount.
Petite ($8, 1 base, 2 raw + savouries, 1 protein, 1 crunchy, 1 dressing)
[Base] Kale
[Raw/Savouries] Beetroot, Shredded Slaw
[Protein] Herb Chicken
[Crunchy] Apple
[Dressing] Lemon Tahini
-The Review-
Premium base at no added cost
Kale and Baby Spinach doesn’t come at any additional cost here! I have also tried their Pearled Barley, it’s a very good alternative to the usual grains!
Simple toppings are best
No-frills options like apple, beetroot etc. are what I like about Habit. The herbed chicken breast is also tender and well-seasoned.
This is the regular sized bowl I had a while back
The more complex options like the seasoned sprouts fell short because it was too salty. I would have preferred if they used soybean sprouts instead of mung bean sprouts for added texture.
As for the dressing, I’ve only tried the Tahini Lemon and I loved it. It was smooth, and had just the right amount of acidity from the lemon.
Decent portion of protein
The weight of the Petite bowl is about 380g. This is a pretty decent size for a $8 bowl. You can also pay $4 more for the regular bowl, which gives you an additional base, an additional topping, and an additional crunch. The regular bowl definitely gives more value-for-money but it was honestly too much for me. Here’s the weight breakdown of the Petite bowl I ordered –
160g Chicken Breast
35g Tahini Lemon Dressing
60g Apple
20g Beet
20g Slaw
85g Kale
-Information/Hacks-
Address: One Holland V #01-53 | Icon Village #01-31/32
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 11AM-8:30PM | 11AM-8PM
Sat-Sun, 11AM-8PM | 10:30AM-4:30PM
Other information/Hacks: Yoga Movement members can get a 10% discount in store! It costs a lot more on delivery platforms so I prefer to order in-person.
[Veggies] Green Papaya Salad, Sweet Potato w Fennel
[Side] Cauliflower Pickle
[Topping] Green Sambal Iljo
[Dressing] Homemade Coconut Curry
-The Review-
Vegetarian Option Pad Kra Pow Jackfruit available
They have very interesting proteins. Pad Kra Pao Jackfruit is essentially the vegan/vegetarian renditition of the Thai Basil Chicken. Unfortunately, they left this item out of my order and I wasn’t able to taste it, despite being so excited that I was willing to top up $5 (on deliveroo). I did get my refund in Deliveroo credits after a lot of back-and-forth with the platform, but that’s not Grain Traders’ fault.
Unlike everything else they offered on the menu, their Sous Vide Chicken Breast seemed to be the dish they put in the least effort in. It was disappointingly dry, and lacked finesse.
The 100 Day Grass-fed Beef Parrillada I tried in another order was so much better. It was incredibly tender, almost like braised pork, and beautifully seasoned. This will definitely be my go-to protein option on future visits, although I still look forward to trying the Pad Kra Pao.
Love the wide range of vegetables
Even the base is not the usual Romaine Lettuce, but a blend of Kale and Spinach. The raw vegetables are all crisp and fresh, and the cooked ones are perfectly timed.
A lot of work is needed to prepare each dish because they all have many layers and components. For example, the Broccoli was mixed with Okra and Coconut Flakes. The Cauliflower with Pomegranate & Pistachio. The eggplant was braised with a very light cashew sauce. All presenting a very nice contrast of sweet-and-nutty nodes.
Grain Traders July 2024 Menu – Base, Protein, Veggies
Even the Green Papaya Salad had edamame and purple cabbage in it.
Of the sides, I’ve tried the Cucumber Pickles (made with Kaffir Lime & Mustard Seeds) and the Cauliflower Pickles (made with carrots, tumeric, curry, and curry leaves). Both are refreshing, light, and adds just the right amount of acidity to your bowl. I can’t wait to try the other two as well.
As for the sauces, the Asian Gravy is a Teriyaki/Worcester mix and it was too salty for my liking. The Salsa Verde is a little too oily, although I did give it a taste and it is quite fragrant. I might try the Beetroot Yogurt or the Homemade Coconut Curry in future, but it seems like they are lacking a lighter dressing option.
Grain Traders July 2024 Menu – Sides, Toppings, Base
Small portion for its price.
The portion size is about 400g. They do weigh every component while adding it to your bowl so the portion sizes are fairly consistent. For a $17.50 bowl, this is one of the most expensive salad bowls in town. However, as I mentioned earlier, every dish is complex, made with multiple ingredients and spices/sauces, and the ingredients are of good quality so I felt that the price is quite justified.
95g Sous Vide Chicken Breast
50g Cauliflower, Tumeric, and Curry Pickle
80g Mixed Mushroom
75g Eggplant w Cashew
60g Super Greens
30g Spiced Chickpeas
25g Asian Gravy
[30 Jul 2024 Edit] I finally managed to try their Pad Kra Pow Jackfruit. The Jackfruit was so delicious, and it tastes almost like the texture of pulled pork.
The two remaining pickled dishes (Kimchi & Beansprouts) paled in comparison with the Pickled Cauliflower so that’ll be what I shall pick in my future orders.
The sweet potato with fennel and curry potato with grapes are both very tasty if you’re looking to supplement your bowl with some light carbs.
The homemade curry is also a good option as a dressing. Unfortunately in one of my bowls they forgot to include my Feta Beetroot Yogurt dressing, along with my chili & lemongrass peanut topping. After reaching out to them, one the owners asked me to return for another bowl on the house. I’m looking forward to try the remaining flavours that I’ve yet to explore!
[3 Aug 2024 Update]
Thanks Bryan and Javier for arranging this on the house! I appreciate the effort they put into maintaining their customer service standards.
The Beetroot Feta Yogurt is definitely a good higher-protein dressing, although I have to say the homemade curry is still my favourite. The peanuts are very fragrant, and a good topping to have if you’re looking for a nice crunch too!
I think I made up my mind on a go-to order, edited above. Grain Traders is definitely the place I’d visit when I’m looking to treat myself to a healthy but really tasty meal!
Other information: Upon comparing the various food delivery platforms and their self-pickup discounts, along with Grain Traders’ own website, Deliveroo‘s 25% off is the most value-for-money. If you have Deliveroo Plus, each bowl would cost you only $15.
It was 50% off for a week or so when they first opened their Guoco Tower branchThis would have been $17.50 on their website.This would have been $21.60 on their website.
Regular Bowl ($13.90, 2 bases, 1 protein, 2 sides, 1 dressing, Avo of the day) + $1 for chicken breast
[Base] Mixed Greens x2
[Protein] Roasted Chicken Breast (+$1)
[Sides] Zucchini, beets & carrots
[Dressing] Sriracha
[Avo of the day] Guacamole
(P.S. They definitely plated it nicely when I first received it but I messed it up in my transport home)
-The Review-
While they are not a halal-certified restaurant, they claim that they only use halal-certified meat, making them one of the only few Muslim-friendly salad bars in town.
Serving size is rather small for its price.
And any meat-based protein comes at an additional cost. $14.90 for ~360g of food makes it one of the most expensive salad options I’ve had thus far. Here is how much everything weighed –
60g Mixed Greens
85g Beets & Carrots
70g Zucchini
35g Guacamole
15g Spicy Sriracha Dressing
95g Roasted Chicken Breast
The items were of decent quality, but nothing truly outstanding.
The beets, carrots, and zucchini I ate were pleasant, but not outstanding enough to make me consider coming back. The roasted chicken breast was quite dry. Moreover, their dressings contain a lot of calories due to the oil/fat they contain. It will be nice if they had a low fat option.
Avorush Menu – July 2024
-Information/Hacks-
Address: #02-23 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View, 018961
Other information: They are on Deliveroo and Food Panda, but it is delivery-only and prices are more expensive than directly buying them items in store.
If you’re not particular about what is in your bowl, you can order a surprise salad at $7.50 for pickup at 1600-1800h on Yindii. Use my referral code DKJRMDG2 to get $5 cashback credit after your first order.
After hearing about Good Day’s swift sellouts of their signature dishes by noon, I finally had the chance to experience their offerings firsthand. I can see why they draw such a crowd, they are the cheapest healthy food option in the building.
Spinach & cabbage at no additional cost
At Good Day, unlike many other salad bars where you might expect an extra charge of $0.50-2 for Baby Spinach, their spinach and cabbage comes at no additional cost. However, the spinach portion was quite sparing; the bowl was mostly filled with cabbage, with only about 10 spinach leaves lining the top layer.
Standard options are limited
The selection of standard protein options is somewhat limited, in the sense that the chicken were either made from thigh meat or made with seasoning that might be high in fats (e.g. satay sauce). Notwithstanding, the Balinese Chicken I selected was quite enjoyable. Seasoned with lemongrass, the thigh meat was prepared without skin, though some pieces did contain noticeable fat which I removed while eating. It’s worth noting that opting for leaner protein choices like the Sous Vide Chicken Breast would incur an additional charge.
When it comes to supplements, items like broccoli and cauliflower require an extra fee as well. I found the Lemon Garlic Asparagus I chose to be overly oily, which detracted from its appeal. It’s unlikely I would choose it again.
Good Day Menu – July 2024
Serving size is ok
Considering the discounted price of $8.80, I found the serving size (~300g) to be decent. However, majority of the weight came from shredded cabbage rather than the other ingredients.
165g Cabbage
12g Spinach
75g Pumpkin
15g Asparagus
105g Balinese Chicken
Side note: They have macros for each item in-store, but it would be even better if they had this information on their website too.
Hacks: Create an account and join their loyalty program via Ziito receive 10x$2 vouchers (of varying expiry dates, min spend $10) for your next few purchases (my bowl cost me $8.80 instead of $10.80)! You will also be earning points to offset your future purchases.
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
Urban Mix July 2024 Menu
-Information/Hacks-
Address: One Raffles Place, #B1-01A, Singapore 048616
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.
My favorite part about TDC is that they change their menu every quarter. As someone who eats salad every day, certain supplements and options can get quite boring. The fact that they change their menus every now and then is what keeps me coming back.
From the summer menu, the Gochujang Cauliflower, Marinated Zucchini, Chili Lime Shrimp, Green Chili Chicken Patties, Pickled Cucumber, and Garlic Raita Sauce have become my go-tos. The spiced items (Gochujang Cauliflower, Chili Lime Shrimp, Green Chili Chicken Patties) are very refreshing and not too spicy. Sriracha-dusted broccoli and maple Dijon carrots are nothing special in my opinion.
Screen Grab from their Macros Calculator – The Garlic Raita Sauce is the lowest calorie option for dressing, besides the lemon wedge.
Beef is overcooked and tough
The only thing I really dislike on their menu is their beef. It is overcooked, rubbery, and tough. Every other protein option on their menu is a better choice.
[9 August 2024 update: I decided to give their beef another try and they have definitely improved their standards! They seemed to have also change the cut of beef they use and it tastes a lot better.]
Service standards are inconsistent
I first tried TDC in 2015 when I was interning nearby. More recently, since I started working in the area, there was a period when I would eat at TDC at least 2-3 times a week—mostly because it’s the only salad store still open by the time I end work. By now, I’ve tried everything on their menu (except the bases, as I always stick with romaine lettuce everywhere I go).
That changed when they made mistakes on my orders three times in a row just last month. In the first two instances, they forgot to add the additional topping I paid for, and in the third, they completely missed a supplement (corn).
I placed these orders through Deliveroo, and the refund process turned out to be quite a hassle. When I contacted TDC via Instagram, I received template service recovery replies. However, they did try to process a refund through Deliveroo for me. I received a full refund for one of the bowls, which I considered fair compensation for the missing items in the other two orders. Therefore, I told them that I didn’t need a refund for those.
For the sake of this blog, I decided to patronise them once more, and thankfully, there were no mistakes this time.
Other information/Hacks: TDC is only available on Deliveroo. They do have an ongoing promotion where you get 45% off self-pickup (50% for deliveroo plus members), making each bowl only $8.52!
[Aug 2024 update: Deliveroo’s offer has become 15% for plus members.]
The Salad Addict 