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.
[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.
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.
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.
Their standards have been very consistent since 2020
Ingredients are fresh, everything is seasoned well, and their warm bowls are quite comforting. There is nothing much to nitpick, especially since each bowl only costs $7.50.
Although I selected grilled chicken this time as it is the cheapest protein add-on (for a reliable comparison with other salad bars), their lemongrass chicken is actually my favourite protein add-on.
Protein portion is quite small
My bowl weighed around 250g, with 55g of grilled chicken. The price of additional protein is not too unreasonable (~$2-3), if you’re looking to increase your protein intake.
90g Romaine Lettuce
55g Grilled Chicken
23g Broccoli
30g Carrot
20g Beetroot
20g Celery
48g Pumpkin
65g Yuzu Citrus Soy
The SaladBox Menu – August 2024
-Information/Hacks-
Address: 809 French Rd, #01-35 Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM
Other information/Hacks: Buying the bowl in-store provides the best value. Self-pickup isn’t available through food delivery platforms. For a full range of options, please visit their website.
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.
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.
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