Chinatown – The Salad Addict

Balanced Bowl Club

2024-09-162024-09-24Leave a comment

-My Order-

Create Your Own Bowl (Regular) ($16, 2 base, 1 protein, 3 Add Ins, 1 Topping, 1 Dressing)

[Base] Mixed Greens, Sweet Potato
[Protein] Mixed Herb Chicken Breast
[Add Ins] Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Maple Roasted Pumpkin, Mala Cauliflower
[Topping] Gherkins
[Dressing] Yuzu Lemon

-The Review-

I really like the minimalist packaging used. It is dainty, holds the items well without any spillage/without my food messing up during transport, and perfect for eating on-the-go as it fits nicely in my palm.

Most of the items I ordered on grab were unavailable.

Note that I made my order at around 11AM, which means that the items are more likely to be unavailable/not ready instead of sold out. I was informed through Grab’s chat that the mala cauliflower is unavailable, and they agreed to swop it with broccoli.

However, I was surprised when I opened my bowl at home, the Pumpkin, Brussels Sprouts, and Gherkin were also unavailable. Instead, they were swopped for Sourdough Croutons and Edamame (both of which are high in fats – something I was trying to keep to a minimum). I was also not given a topping replacement. [Side note: I wrote in and received a $9 refund via Grab].

It would be better if they could mark those items as “unavailable” on the app so that there would be no surprises.

Items were dry.

The herbed chicken breast was overcooked and difficult to bite into. The sweet potatoes were overly dry (they likely baked it without giving it a chance to steam after baking, which can be done by roasting the Sweet Potatoes to a 70% doneness and covering it in a bowl). In addition, the sourdough croutons were oily, and overall I really needed a drink after this bowl.

The Yuzu Lemon Dressing did help with the dryness. It contained a minimal amount of oil and I would say that it is the most enjoyable item in my bowl.

Portion is small for its price

It’s quite a small bowl at about 340g for $16. However, I would say that the incorrect items makes the bowl more unsatisfying than its size.

20g Lettuce
96g Sweet Potato
46g Broccoli
34g Sourdough Croutons
40g Edamame
79g Chicken Breast
25g Yuzu Lemon Dressing

-Information/Hacks-

Address: 10 Trengganu Street (a satellite kitchen within nakey cafe)

Hours: Mon-Fri, Sun, 10AM-7:30PM

Other information/Hacks: Balanced Bowl Club is available on all delivery platforms, but Grab’s 15% off self pick-up option is the most value-for-money.

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.

Sousfully

2024-08-102024-08-09Leave a comment

-My Order-

Regular Bowl ($10.90, 1 Base, 1 Protein, 3 Supplements, 1 Topping, 1 Dressing)

[Base] Romaine Lettuce
[Protein] Chicken Breast
[Supplements] Charred Broccoli, Roasted Zucchini, Roasted Pumpkin
[Topping] Superseeds
[Dressing] Gochujang Vinaigrette

-The Review-

This charming salad shop is run by a mother-and-daughter duo who clearly have a deep passion for their food. I was particularly impressed by the mother’s dedication, as she made a genuine effort to remember each customer. She warmly chatted with a group of office-workers about “that guy” they were packing lunch for, showing her personal touch and commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Food tastes like home

There’s a comforting warmth to the food here. The way the mom casually mentions, “I need to check on my vegetables, give me a minute,” adds a special, personal touch that feels like a chef’s kiss. It’s easy to see why they were nearly sold out by 1 PM when I arrived.

Gochujang Vinaigrette was tasty!

I love the acidity that the vinegar adds to the Gochujang. However do note that this is an oily option, i.e. if you’re counting your calories the oil in this dressing would inflate the numbers.

Zucchini could be cubed

If I had any feedback, it would be that I prefer zucchini cubed rather than sliced to give it more bite. However, the zucchini was well-prepared and not overly mushy (this can happen with thinly sliced zucchini if it’s overcooked, which is definitely not the case here).

The serving is decent for its price

The bowl added to about 405g. For a $10.90 bowl I felt very satisfied. Here is a breakdown of the items in the bowl.

95g Romaine Lettuce
95g Chicken Breast
40g Charred Broccoli
60g Roasted Zucchini
70g Roasted Pumpkin
15g Superseeds
30g Gochujang Vinaigrette

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-Information/Hacks-

Address: 531 Upper Cross St, #02-55A Hong Lim Complex, Singapore 050531

Hours: Mon-Fri, 11AM-3PM

Other information/Hacks: Purchasing the bowl in store is the most value-for-money.

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.