My first time in a supermarket here in Philippines. Amazingly like being home in NJ. So many…read morethings I want to take back with me!!

Puzzling at times, hilarious at others, but generally easy-to-use in terms of finding what you…read morewant, as well as some things you didn't know you wanted. Like duck eggs and/or quail eggs for your breakfast...... They have a fair amount of imported foods here, if you are looking for something familiar, but the prices for the imported foodstuffs are very high and tough to justify from a cost / value perspective. Every single employee here, and there is blanket coverage in every section of the store, is unfailingly polite and incredibly helpful. Check-out is maddeningly slow at times....

I'm really big on meat. The concept of only having vegetables for a meal, with no meat, was foreign…read moreto me, but not unheard of, I decided to save up a bit before trying Go! Salads in case I wouldn't get my fill on just one order of leafy greens. It turns out, though that I didn't have to! For only P100, you get a good serving of salad, and I felt pretty full from my order of Wild Wild West (I chose it for the buffalo chicken bites it had in it), which was really refreshing. The vegetables were still pretty crisp, and dare I say, delicious even without the meat! I had a Breakfast Smoothie on the side, but that actually proved too much because the smoothie was so filling; it could have been a meal on its own. I'll take note of this place when I have extra time to eat out and maybe decide to lengthen my lifespan a bit more, LOL.

Filling yet affordable salads are a little hard to find. Either they are served as a side dish -…read moretoo little to satisfy - or served big but at a more than moderate price. So I was very happy when Go! Salads arrived in Katipunan. Whenever I crave for salad greens, I come here. The salads are all worth PhP 100 only. My favorites are the no-meat salads: Peach Traveler and Sweet Caroline. The greens are fresh and the kitchen puts in an adequately generous amount of other ingredients. I really wished that this store would be successful in Katip so that I would have a salad place nearby. Like an angel of blessing, the store extended and now offers green shakes. I tried their Breakfast Smoothie made of apple, banana, cinnamon, chia seeds, oats, coco sugar, soy, and greens. It did taste like a mix of vegetables with hints of cinnamon. I enjoyed it a lot because I like the taste of vegetables and of cinnamon. I am not sure, however, if the green smoothies would be a hit for everyone since the taste of the greens was quite dominant. But, if you are a health food lover or just brave enough to be a vegetarian for once, try Go! Salads.

i normal order from missouri branch & salads are ok.. i.m a senior & not tech savy.. i saw on your…read morewall a Q R code of SEOUL FUL meals for 3 day & 5 day plan.. i scanned the QR & initially was going over the menu.. i accidentally pressed X & the page disappeared.. i was trying to scan again the QR & it's not working till now.. here is the problem.. i asked for assistance i think the store's supervisor who is taking her break with 3 another staff.. she just said to try it again.. i did & its still not working.. again she said to try again & did not show interest in giving assistance.. maybe i was interupting her break.. in other words, i dont think she deserves to be the supervisor.. it's Mar 10 tues 350pm.. i didnt bother to get her name but just figure out who is on the diuty at that day & time.. place deserves a POOR rating for service.. or am i expecting too much as she did not want to get out of her comfort zone..

When in the Philippines, despite of all the great food, I end up craving for salad…read more So this is my second time in Salad Stop, first in Glorietta and now this one in Greenhills. I love the selections, so I always opt out for making my own salad. It is pretty pricey for a local, but since I am from the US the price is ok for me.

For me, a salad shines with a good dressing. That's why it's called dressing: it shouldn't be…read moremasked with artificial flavors, and neither should you eat it undressed. The salad, not you. And in all its simplicity, Go! Salads's lemon basil vinaigrette made my salad sing. I detected lemon basil, a bit of honey, a squirt of lemon juice, salt, and olive oil, just enough to bring out each salad component's flavors. I inhaled the full serving in 5 minutes. Aside from the Peachy Traveller salad, I was also impressed with their Balsamic Mushroom Chickpea sandwich, a thick, six-inch long ciabatta loaf stuffed with this huge slab of sweet-tangy and juicy mock meat, topped with fresh cucumber slices. Incredulous, I had to verify with the server if this was indeed the chickpea filling, not tofu. Affirmative. Their pita bread with garlic hummus was nothing out of the ordinary. But for one slice of pita, there was plenty of hummus left over to dip my sandwich in. Their Eastwood branch is cozy, with a private nook for more intimate dates. Intimacy aside, I like my privacy even in public, so this tiny quiet spot away from prying eyes is a plus for me. HOWEVER: For a salad joint, Go! Salads does not serve plenty of vegan-friendly options. All of their salads either have meat or animal by-products like cheese and honey. You'll have to ask the server to omit these, or you can gun for their green smoothies, and some of their sandwiches and soups. Their specialty teas are a bit watery and bland; the cupcakes, flavorful as they are, tend to be dry.The tea could swap some of its moisture for the cupcakes' sweetness, and life would be perfect. At the time of my visit, the staff blasted OPM rock music on the radio, which didn't fit the store's peaceful ambience and ethos. The other patron, a girl in her twenties, was deeply immersed in a book, so I'm sure that the loud, blaring tunes were an unwelcome distraction as well. This is a place to detox, and that includes clearing your mind of noise, not adding to it. The staff obviously was playing loud music for themselves, not for the clientele. STILL: I plan to return, this time for the smoothies.

Tuwing mabigat na ang katawan ko at medyo kinukulang na sa ehersisyo, naalerto at nagsisimula na…read moreakong mag diyeta. Para sa katulad ko na laging nasa labas at hindi naman nakakapirme ng bahay para makapamalengke at makapagluto ng gulay, o makagawa man lang isang magaan sa tiyan na snack, nagiging convient ang Go Salads! para sa akin. Naka lagay na kasi sa plastic container ang mga healthy salads at snacks na mabibili dito kaya hindi ko na kailangan pang isipin kung paano ko ito ibabaon. Oorder lang ako dito ng dalawang gourmet salad (P100.00/each), isang green smoothie (P100.00) at dalawang pita with hummus or sun dried tomato snack (P50.00/each) at buhay na ako mula brunch hanggang hapunan. Kahit na puro healthy snacks ang pinanda nila, masarap ang timpla nito kaya talagang puntahan ng mga nagdidiyeta na gusto ng magaan pero masarap na pagkain.

I would personally rate this place a 3.5/5…read more Cobb salad - This was my go-to during my trip to the Philippines since the quality of the vegetables was by far better than the other restaurants in ATC. My only grievance is the measly amount of protein they serve for a little over Php 400/bowl. Açaí banana bread - Do NOT bother ordering this because it's not worth the calories. I spat it out as soon as I tasted it. The flavor was borderline inedible and the texture reminded me of a damp sponge. Hard pass. Staff is friendly and service was relatively quick. The establishment is kept clean and is conveniently located outside the mall.

To be honest I was a bit nervous coming back to the Philippines worried I wouldn't find anything…read morevegan to eat. However if you look in the right places, there are some veggie friendly restaurants. They even had kale chips and gluten-free dark choco chip cookies at the front, I was in heaven. Anyway there are a few signature salads or wraps you can choose from, however I opted to make my own salad. I went with the regular toppings and chose: broccoli, red onion, edamame, corn, tofu, and cucumbers drizzled with the Japanese miso dressing. Super crunchy and super healthy! They have a great variety of toppings and "supreme" toppings as well as different dressings that are all made in-house. Honestly I wish I could eat here every day.

My favorite lunch stop! Definitely the best salad place in Manila! Fresh, delicious and innovative…read moreflavors. Salad, salad wraps and soup are all great. Personal favorites are: Oh Crab lah and Iron Wo man!

My wife always used to say "Rabbit food again?!" with a sigh of disgust whenever I'd suggest salad…read moreor a sandwich for our meals (no matter how long ago we'd last had something healthy to eat), so I was pleasantly surprised that she enjoyed the food at Salad Stop. I have a feeling it's because she was able to see the ingredients up close before they got turned into her wrap, so she appreciated them as individual components instead of just one green mix. Personally, I found that the presence of flavors you'd not typically associate with food that's good for you (Singapore Chili Crab, Indian Spiced Yogurt, Wasabi Honey Soy) a welcome change from health food that tends to taste the same every single time. It's not just Thousand Island or the typical vinaigrette here, you can get wraps that taste like what Grace calls "real food." Real food that's actually healthy(ish)? I'm in.

Can we consider Seasons Restaurant an underrated restaurant? Yes, I think it's safe to say that. In…read morefact, I think it's criminally underrated. The fact that Seasons is inside the Manila Pavilion does it no favors, as the former Hilton/Holiday Inn has long been out of the general conversation, so to speak. It's a damned shame as both the hotel and the restaurant has slowly but sure been working hard to become relevant to the increasingly competitive hospitality scene. Let's talk about what I liked about Seasons. First, the food. Seasons had an amazing appetizer spread, filled with food you don't normally see on a buffet. I also enjoyed the fresh pasta station and the soup station. The main entrees were also unique and appetizing. As with any buffet, there were hits and there were misses, but overall, I think they hit it out the ballpark. I also appreciated the little things Seasons did to improve your experience, such as serving food in small batches to ensure freshness. Seasons definitely won't overwhelm you with tons of food greeting you. Instead, you get a non-threatening spread that you'd come back to again and again. And at P1,200++ for this buffet? A goddamn steal.

I'm sorry to say that Craft Salad located at the food court of SM Aura in Taguig is a good idea…read morethat didn't consider their pricing structure too carefully. I love a good salad, and eating healthy is fine with me. Some will dismiss salads as rabbit food, but no one can deny the health benefits of eating fresh greens. Craft Salad's salads are too expensive for a food court. Their prices belong more to fine dining restaurants. For samplers, their regular Craft salad goes for P220, Thai crunch at P250, and Craft prawn Caesar at P270. It may be an unfair comparison, but didn't fastfood joint Wendy's have an assemble your own for around a hundred bucks not too long ago? Their pasta and rice meals are more realistic, price-wise. Their vegetable buccatini, smoked ham arugula pesto goes for P160, while their stir fried shrimp, asparagus and bell peppers on brown rice is at P200. I don't consider myself a cheapskate, but I believe in getting good value for money.

I ordered Vitamin Boost that should include quinoa. The server preapred it, gave it to me...only to…read morediscover that the quinoa was missing. Went back to her to call her attaention to it. She said they're out of quinoa and to just choose something else. So, why try to hide it? Did she think I wouldn't notice? Shouldn't she tell me in advance that they didn't have quinoa? And she didn't even seem apologetic.

Living as a vegan for a solid two years of my life has made me appreciate places that serve stuff…read morelike salads and fruit juices very, very much. Especially places like Juju Eats which not only serves salads and fruit juices, but DELICIOUS salads and fruit juices. In my experience, I've learned that "delicious" and "healthy" don't always go hand in hand. Thankfully, Juju Eats is here to prove that sometimes, it does. The whole vibe of Juju Eats is sort of like a giant salad bar. The food comes in stainless steel bowls, and you can choose whether you want your salad as a half order or a full order. If you're like me and can't get enough of all the veggies, I'd say definitely go for the full order (even if it's a little pricey, in my opinion) but the half-order is pretty filling too. The salads are definitely not of the "tasteless green stuff" variety, and you can choose from a menu or make a salad up yourself. They have everything from nacho salads to pasta salads to some special ones like the Roast Pumpkin which has bits of fruit and nut in them. You can even choose to have your salad wrapped in pita, if you want to eat your salad on-the-go. They also have a bunch of specially-made juices, if you wanna up the "healthy food" factor with a delicious fruity drink. Juju Eats is definitely the place to go if you're a health nut looking for a fix, or a veggie hater waiting to be converted.

One of the first restaurants I tried entering 2016. I told myself I'll take eating clean more…read moreseriously, and with their salads, wraps and salad pastas, Juju Eats seemed like the perfect option. I visited their Paseo de Roxas branch for dinner on a Tuesday night, and there were only a few tables occupied, perhaps because most have their Juju meals delivered our for take-away? Anyway, no queues and waiting for a vacant table, the place was well-lit and the interiors were so modern and vibrant without being intimidating, so this was a very pleasant experience for me. The freedom to customize your food at Juju Eats is just plesantly overwhelming. Their salads can be ordered Regular- or Half-size, or as wraps. Or if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, you can practically make your own salad from among their MANY fresh ingredients you'll see at the counter. Since it's my first time, I went with my friend's recommendation, the Big Boy Wrap--romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, hard boiled egg, sun dried tomato, grated cheddar, red kidney beans, and french dressing in a wrap of regular dough (the alternative option is whole wheat dough). It was one of the more appealing choices for me because there was meat in it, unlike the other choices that contained mostly veggies, fruit, or cheese. And the flavor didn't disappoint at all. The ingredients were obviously fresh and went well together in one bite, just like a good, hearty salad, minus the overpowering dressing. They put their EVOO and vinaigrette as free-flowing condiments you can have on the side, so I tried them and they made each bite even better. My friend even put sriracha on his salad pasta. If there's anything I'm not jumping up and down about Juju Eats is the price. But then again, it's hard to find restaurants with really affordable guiltless offerings these days, especially in the Philippines. Also, don't expect to be filled especially if you have a usually big appetite (As a result, we walked to the nearby Jamba Juice stall at Eco Plaza, LOL.) Overall, I was happy with my first Juju Eats experience. In fact, I cannot wait to try every other thing in their menu, especially their salad pastas. I just don't think it's financially sustainable for me to buy from them everyday.