From poke bowls and grain bowls to sexy salads and gluten-free meals, there are plenty of healthy lunch options to choose from in Singapore; but do they taste any good? For a nutritious yet satisfying meal, here are places where you can dine in, or have wholesome meals delivered right to your doorstep.
The Daily Cut
You can’t go wrong with this grain bowl stalwart. Fill up a simple form to build your own bowl of items made up of only fresh, seasonal ingredients. Their glazed root vegetables, skirt steak and range of sauces are guaranteed hits, plus you can find them in several CBD locations, so an outlet is never too far away.
Website: https://www.thedailycut.sg/
Address: Islandwide
Opening Hours: Varies by outlet
Dosirak
Offering customisable, healthy and low in calories bibimbap, Dosirak also stands out for catering to an audience that appreciates handsome packaging with their grain bowls. Try out their kimchi tofu and cured salmon bibimbap mains, then complete your meal with a hearty kimchi soup or equally Korean drinks like Buckwheat Tea. quin
Website: https://dosirak.com.sg/
Address: Islandwide
Opening Hours: Varies by outlet
Grain Traders
This grain bowls place serves signature bowls alongside a mix-and-match option, with a variety of proteins, veggies, sauces and toppings. Try the El Hibaro (striploin, salsa verde, wafu tomato) if you’re in a hurry to decide. But if you’re like us, customising your own bowl is part of the fun. They also do delivery, so if you can’t head down, just have a sumptuous salad bowl sent to your home.
Website: https://www.graintraders.com/en-sg/
Address: 138 Market Street, CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Haakon
Whether you’re going vegan, paleo, gluten-free, high-protein or low-carb, there’s bound to be something for you here. Be sure to try Haakon’s Acai Superfood bowls for a real boost, and the ones containing zero-calorie shirataki noodles for all the satisfaction without the gains. They’ve got locations in Orchard, One Raffles Place, Holland Village and Tanjong Katong.
Website: https://www.haakon.com.sg/
Address: Islandwide
Opening Hours: Varies by outlet
Heybo
From salad and wrap chain SaladStop! comes a new grain bowl spot, Heybo. The signature bowls (or what they dub “bo”s) include Shibuya Nights, obviously inspired by Japanese cuisine, and Kampong Table, which incorporates local flavours.
Website: https://www.heybo.sg/
Address: Islandwide
Opening Hours: Varies by outlet
Swissbake Cafe
Wholesome bakery brand Swissbake has a cafe where you can dig into their healthy selection! There’s nothing quite like a sandwich to power through your afternoon. Here, a hearty selection of handcrafted sandwiches with fillings like smoked salmon, Thai spicy chicken and beef pastrami are all packed with nutritious ingredients like wheat, sunflower seeds and flax, making it perfect for those who are looking for a healthier yet delicious choice.
Website: https://www.swissbake.com.sg/
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #01-53, Singapore 059817
Opening Hours: Daily, 8am-8pm
The Marmalade Pantry
The Marmalade Party’s Tanjong Pagar branch is a great spot for a bistro-style lunch. Try their hearty, healthy salads, like the Grilled Salmon & Roasted Potatoes with carrots, fine beans and served with mustard cream sauce, or the Mexican Chicken salad with crispy tortilla, avocado, spiced corn salsa, crème fraiche and romaine lettuce. For cheat day, don’t miss the minute steak sandwich and their always-popular cupcakes.
Website: https://www.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/
Address: 100 Peck Seah St, Oasia Hotel Downtown, #01-01, Singapore, 079333
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm-9pm
Poke Theory
There are tons of poke places now, but we are in love with the perky and balanced bowls at A Poke Theory. Choose a base like sushi rice and lemon herb quinoa, pile it with raw fish like shoyu tuna and jazz up your bowl with an extra dose of nori flakes, tobiko and other touches. They have several branches too, including at Telok Ayer, Marina One, Bugis and even Kent Ridge.
Website: https://poketheory.com.sg/
Address: Islandwide
Opening Hours: Varies by outlet
The Populus Coffee & Food Co.
Some days, you just want to enjoy a hearty lunch at a laidback cafe while still keeping within your calorie count. On those occasions, your best bet will be to head to The Populus Coffee & Food Co., where a wide variety of Asian fusion salad bowls await. Aside from the Beef ‘Bulgogi’ & Quinoa boasting grass-fed slow cooked beef and salad grain mix, try the Poached Chicken Summer Ramen that offers organic ramen, chicken thigh and lemon soy dressing. There’s even the Roasted Cod & Soba noodles for those who prefer something more light and refreshing.
Website: https://thepopulus.cafe/
Address: 146 Neil Rd, Singapore 088875
Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Sun, 9am-6:30pm, Wed-Sat, 9pm-9:30pm
Real Food
This vegan cafe has outlets at Orchard and Yishun. Try the rosemary and garlic hash brows; pasta with oil of oregano, veggie balls made out of beet and chickpea, and the barley mushroom burger. Be sure to ask for their homemade chili; it will make you rethink how condiments should be like.
Website: https://www.realfoodgrocer.com/
Address: Islandwide
Opening Hours: Varies by outlet
The Salad Shop
Despite its name, The Salad Shop isn’t just a place you head to in an attempt to correct a previous day’s binge. ‘Cause while the options here are definitely guilt-free and nutritious, they are flavourful and worthy of multiple visits too. Just head down to the CBD to assemble a wholesome lunch bowl with eats like the Cauliflower Curry Turmeric, Thai Papaya & Mango Salad, Egg-White Spinach and more.
Website: https://www.thesaladshop.com.sg/
Address: 80 Raffles Place, #01-20, UOB Plaza 2, Singapore 048624
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-4:30pm
Shake Farm
With a name like that, you know you’re gonna get all the shakes you could possibly want here. You got protein ones for post-gym, breakfast ones for your morning perk-me-up, detox options after a weekend of hard partying, and more. But feel free to come here for a meal too, where grain bowls, salads, acai bowls and pita pockets await.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/shakefarm
Address: 50 Robinson Rd, Singapore 068882
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am-10pm
YOLO
Resist the urge to indulge in all the high-calorie eats at Tanjong Pagar, and head straight to Icon Village to find YOLO, that delivers hearty but wholesome alternatives to your usual comfort foods. There’s the Basil Minced Chicken with Brown Rice & Egg, that’s dairy-free and just 580 kcals; as well as the Cauliflower Rice with Herb Chicken, at just 320 kcals. They’ve got outlets outside the CBD too, one at Star Vista and another at Changi Business Park.
Website: https://yolofoods.sg/
Address: Delivery only
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
The Tastiest Healthy Food Singapore Has to Offer
Finding a healthy meal can be a challenge, so hopefully you can hit up these places and try out their signature dishes sometime! If you’re health-conscious, or have other dietary restrictions, why not check out these vegetarian restaurants for more healthy treats?
