So I was pretty happy to see a new salad place just opposite my place especially since there aren't any other salad joints in the vicinity.
Pumpkin Salad and Beef Salad
I know the above picture really looks messy.
That is because this salad bar has ready made salads at the bar instead of creating it only when you order. In my opinion, this does not make a fresh crisp salad the way I like it.
The pumpkin salad was tasty enough as pumpkin baked in advance does not go soggy in the bar. However, the lettuce and raw vegetables in the beef salad have gone soggy with the dressing.
This place has broken the number one salad rule- only add in the dressing before the customer is going to eat it.
Also, strangely enough the counter staff asked me if I wanted to add sauce when the salads already had sauce.
What I can't complain about is the price- $6.50. The meal wasn't measly in size and it filled me up. For that price, I may still go back if I just want a salad.
Location: Orchid Hotel
I have been to this place a couple of times since I am working nearby.. It does make sense that some of the salads need to be pre-mixed in order for the flavour of sauce to blend in nicely with the ingredients. I believe the same rich taste cannot be achieved if it wasnt soaking in the sauce (just like the beef salad).
ReplyDeleteWell, each to his own.. thumbs up for the caesar & potato salad but my all-time favourit has to be the tasty pumpkin salad.. cheers!