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.

After being a bit deprived of marshmallows for quite some time, I have recently been trying to grab…read morethese jet-puffed pieces of heaven into my mouth. Previously seeing a photo posted by a friend, I knew I had to try Wicked Kitchen's smores for myself. Their version is served with the chocolate topped with torched marshmallows on a hot plate, with the Graham crackers in a separate bowl. Upon seeing it, I thought the marshmallows looked like torched clouds. Needless to say, we dug in and had bite after bite (or rather cracker after cracker) of this wickedly yummy creation. I came upon the conclusion that they named this dessert Greedy because it makes you feel that way after getting a bite. At less than PhP200, it can satisfy about two to three people. Though again, you really can get a bit greedy with this especially if you like marshmallows, chocolate, crackers, or the combination of all three. It didn't just look like clouds, but tasted like a piece of heaven, too.

'I don't crave desserts most of the time, but when I do, I always think about the beautiful…read moredesserts that they serve in Wicked Kitchen. Wicked Kitchen is one of the older restaurants in the South Maginhawa area. The place serves Australian and Western favorites such as bangers and mash, fish and chips, sandwiches and their iconic desserts. These desserts are named after the seven deadly sins. My favorite is Greed, a deconstructed S'mores dessert. It has a huge serving of molten chocolate in a skillet, with torched marshmallows on top. They serve it with a couple pieces of Graham Crackers. I have gone back here several times for the same exact dessert every time, and it doesn't disappoint. I love how they turned a very popular campfire treat on its head and created a photogenic and delicious dessert dish out of it. That just goes to show the innovativeness of the chefs and the developers behind Wicked Kitchen.

These days, I like a good cold-pressed juice or a fresh smoothie better than sugary and fizzy…read moredrinks. Cold-pressed juices from healthful fruits and vegetables are just so much better than soda or soft drinks that are packed with unhealthy food coloring, additives and a lot of sugar that spikes your energy level in a flash but gives you a nasty crash. I find that what I really need most of the time for that healthy energy and vitamin boost are natural and green juices that help rehydrate and load me up with electrolytes and nutrients. I like The Daily Jusa because it is a very convenient way to add vegetables and fruits into my diet. I don't get to cook much these days and I like to replace my fruit and veggie intake with one of their meal replacement juices. I always get the Green Energizer juice, which is cold-pressed greens with papaya and pineapple. On detox days, I would also get the Lemon Flush, which has lemon and cayenne pepper. They also have a bunch of different nut milks, and people who are lactose intolerant (or mildly lactose intolerant, like me) will love their cashew milk. The prices are a bit expensive, but I think juicing in general is expensive and its only fair that you pay a premium for well-prepared juices. I think it's worth it and The Daily Jusa is one of the cheaper brands for cleanses, juices and detox plans in the market. You can order their weekly plans which comes with your very own thermal bag. You can subscribe to their bottle programs, and be on your way to a healthier diet. I am glad The Daily Jusa is only a few blocks away.

This place reminded me of Go! Salad without the salad customization options. It has the same…read moreblended veggie-fruit smoothe juices in a bottle that you can get a set of which is apparently good for you and they do have salad. Personally, the juice is ridiculously expensive. Again, something I've come to expect from eating organic. Personally, the salads are a better deal. They're around 110php which is definitely much cheaper than going to the grocery and buying all these ingredients and making the salad myself. It's good for a light (and I mean really light. Fruit and veg burn easily) lunch or snack. What I do like is the fact that they mix fruit with vegetable. I've never been a fan of purely vegetable salads. I blame my sweet tooth. But fruit? I can have fruit all day. (The watermelon mint is great in the summer)

Ingredients are fresh and high-quality. The staff are very friendly and will answer all questions…read more All the dishes are so big that I have to split the salad with a friend. There are a lot of choices which can go both ways for the customers that will come in. It will either excite you or exhaust you. The menu will also inform you if an ingredients is low-fat, spicy or gluten-free. You can make your own salad or choose from the menu, where calories of the serving is indicated.

Just cannot get enough of their oh crab lah and geisha wraps. The serving comes in big portions -…read moreSo yummy but I get so full! Nevertheless I'll keep coming back.

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.

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.

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.

It was already 10PM when we went here and the servers were still lively and accommodating. They…read morereally add to brightening up the place. Since I visited on a weekday night and it was already late, I had to take home my food. Despite it, the servings I got were still huge. The meal I got was a best value for money. Yes, it's pricier than fast food, but really that loads of cheese and big sandwich is truly worth my money. I ordered Drippin' Roast beef cheese since it was their best seller. Although it's far from the Philadelphia's cheese steak or White House's sandwich in Georgia, I really appreciate the sandwich. The beef was sweet and flavorful which was compatible with the cheese. They added mushrooms which made it tastier. You must try this with their seasoned fries which comes with two dips (WOW!) and their house blended iced tea. I SUPER LOVE their seasoned fries with dips. I'll definitely come back for more. We'll also blog about this soon, because it's really reasonable.