Grain Traders

Hi, I'm back after a long hiatus (again) HAHAHH So here's another check off my bucket when I visited Grain Traders at Telok Ayer for lunch with Alyssa, a close work buddy!! 💓

Let's start off with some shots of the place itself! 

Quite love the vibe that it gives off, pretty rustic, country-side and down-to-earth, like the ingredients that they serve. They specialise in providing wholesome and nutritious bowls sold at $16 nett. Definitely on the pricey side but the quality of their food are worth it!

They also sell pastries and coffee at the other half of the cafe as seen from pic 4 and 5!

{WARNING: they tend to be very crowded during lunch hours since this branch reside in a CBD area. If there are no seats available inside and you're rushing for time BUT diedie also must eat, you can choose to stand outside the shop at the high tables as well as seen in pic 3}

pic taken from Grain Traders ' official site

You have the choice to Build-Your-own Bowl catered to your preferences or choose from one of their Signature Bowls! I love to be given the freedom to customise my meal as I find it really fun and exciting HAHAH (can anyone relate? hehe)

As you reach the front of the queue, you'll be able to see their array of food at their window displays! nomnomnom👅

1. BASE

For the rice-lovers: Japanese rice/ Brown rice

For those looking for rice-substitutes: Bulgur Wheat/ Quinoa/ Soba Noodles

For those dieting/ step-healthy (aka me lol):  Super Greens ie spinach leaves I think

{TIP; try not to order the Super Greens if you are looking for a filling lunch kay!}

2. PROTEIN

For the fishy-lovers: Sous-vide and Chargrilled Salmon/ Seared Marinated Tuna

For the mammal-lovers: Grilled Striploin Steak/ Slow Roasted Pork/ Roasted Chicken

For the vegetarians: Lentils Patty

3. HOT VEG COLD VEG

By now, I'm very lazy to type out everything which can obviously be found from the pic of the menu above so yep HAHAAHAH

{TIP: Wild Mushrooms are recommended to be quite awesome}

4. TOPPINGS

Forgot to take a photo of this section :/

5. SAUCES

Look at dem big bowls of colourful concoctions~ 

6. PAYMENT

Yup self-explanatory. 

OKAY, let's reveal our bowls! 👅

Mine

Super Greens, Seared Marinated Tuna, Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato, Grilled Beets and Carrots, Crudites and Coleslaw with Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette, Beetroot Feta Yoghurt

OMG I just realised I messed up LOL the beets and carrots are a hot veg o_o when I'm supposed to choose another cold veg LOL ohwell shitz 

{PS in case you're wondering, mine's in a take-out box as there was apparently a shortage of bowls by the time it reached me so yup}

LOVES: the squash and sweet potatoes are creamy and slightly sweet; the tuna is cooked on the outer layer and the interior is of sashimi texture which is damn shiok?????? ; the pink sauce is really interesting for its bright pink colour and salty taste (from the feta I believe)

SO-SO: the coleslaw and the spinach are pretty damn dry; the beets and carrots didn't leave much of an impression

Regretted my base choice as I was still left kinda hungry meep😧

Alyssa's

Brown Rice, Lentils Patty, Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato, Crudites and Coleslaw with Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette, Bean Sprout Salad, Miso Caramel

♡

Definitely gonna go back again in the not-so-near future (wallet crying in agreement) to try out other combinations! Will post again if I do so stay tuned! 🤗

Here's to more healthy food adventures with you!! 💓👅