We heard that Grain Traders’ newest outlet at Tanjong Pagar was the go-to for nourishing meals, so we popped by for a bite…
Ever had one of those days when you need comfort food that doesn’t come with a side of guilt? Well, Grain Traders is for you. This brand is redefining quick service meals by serving fast yet good food – or what it calls “fast good”. On a rainy afternoon, we were craving wholesome comfort food, so we visited its newest outlet at Tanjong Pagar for a taste.
Grain Traders review: Nutritious, hearty bowls of goodness
The restaurant’s concept is similar to many salad spots, where you can pick the toppings to design your meal. Feeling ravenous, brown rice was our pick for the base, before we moved on to the selection of toppings. When in doubt, we’re fond of asking the staff for their favourites. Thanks to them, we sussed out delectable options like the salmon fillet, sweet potato and fennel, broccoli with sriracha, and mixed mushrooms with teriyaki sauce… and promptly added them to our plates.
We ended up with more food than we planned for (oops), but each dish left us pleasantly surprised. Expect mellow, fresh flavours that let the ingredients shine through. At Grain Traders, food is prepared using techniques like sous-vide, baking, grilling, and fermenting to bring out the best flavours from its top-quality produce and proteins. Here, whole grains, fresh vegetables, beans and legumes, nuts, seeds and lean proteins take the spotlight. Wash it all down with a smoothie or juice for a tasty and nourishing meal.
Portions are generous with each bowl starting from $17.50. We’d say it’s worth the value if you’re one to place nutrition and quality ingredients at the forefront of your eating habits. Think of it as a healthier alternative to gourmet burgers or high sodium ramen bowls in the same price range.
Can’t decide? Skip the DIY and choose from the menu. Bowls like Hen’s Nest comprise of sous-vide chicken breast and quinoa, topped with mixed mushrooms, green papaya salad, cucumber pickle, mixed seeds and basil vinaigrette. Down Under serves up steak parrillada with brown rice, roasted baby potato and grape, green papaya salad, bean sprout salad, sambal ljo and salsa verde. Meanwhile, Mawashi combines donburi salmon, soba noodles, roasted broccoli and cauliflower, sweet potato with fennel, pineapple kimchi, furikake and Asian gravy.
Come for the bowls, stay for the desserts
It’s not all salads and no play at Grain Traders. We rounded off our nutritious meal with crumbly cookies and a decadent brownie which sated our sweet cravings. We hear the banana bread is pretty amazing too – that’s next on our list of pastries to try!
Wanna drop by?
CBD folks, pop by Grain Traders’ new Tanjong Pagar outlet for power lunches and dinners on weekdays. If you’re in town on weekends, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s open on Saturdays too.
Delicious, good-for-you eats? We’ll say yes to that.
Grain Traders, #01-03, Guoco Tower, 7 Wallich Street, Singapore 078884
This post is in partnership with Grain Traders.
