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2009-08-25
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I used to be a fan of Dressed salad until I tried this place. Although Dressed is more convenient for me, the quality of the food at Just really makes the longer walk worthwhile. I was so happy when I heard about their new store in World-wide House cos I no longer have to walk all the way up the escalator in the heat Anyway, I felt like having something light today after a few big meals over the weekend, so I ordered my usual 'Custom salad' - 1 green + 4 toppings (2 more toppings if you bring
Anyway, I felt like having something light today after a few big meals over the weekend, so I ordered my usual 'Custom salad' - 1 green + 4 toppings (2 more toppings if you bring your own Just salad bowl) for $49
Green: Mesclun + Romaine (You can always mix the greens)
Toppings: Asparagus, Beets, Egg whites, White Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Cherry tomatoes and Tuna (extra $10)
Dressing: Honey Dijon
It was as good as expected. The only thing I didn't like was the artichoke hearts, they didn't cut the outer layers properly, which made it v hard to chew.
For you meat-lovers and those who want more carb, they actually have a wide range of toppings for you to choose from. And to be honest, $49 for a salad is a pretty good deal (esp. in Central). I'd like to do a little comparison on the 2 competitors:
Price & toppings
Dressed: $58 for 1 Green + 4 Toppings; $48 for salad sandwiches wrapped in grilled flatbread; $35 for a bowl of soup ($25 with salad)
Just: $49 for 1 Green + 4 Toppings (2 extra if you bring your own bowl); $45 for salad wraps (with a choice of Plain, Spinach, Basil Tomato & Whole wheat); $18 for a bowl of soup
Dressed is obvoiusly more expensive. I don't mind paying for the price if only the service and food quality are better as it is at a more convenient location. They might have similar amount of toppings to choose from (around 70+), but you'll need to add extra $$ for quite a few of them. (e.g. Artichoke hearts for an extra $4, Egg whites for an extra $8, Tofu for another $4 - why!? )
I've also noticed people at Dressed are quite stingy on the portions of toppings they give you, (It is probably because of their high rent ) whereas they really fill your bowl with toppings at Just! I like how their greens (at Just) are so fresh they won't 'shrink' after being tossed with dressing. I remember my bowl of Dressed salad sank so low it became half-full (or half empty if you like )
I personally didn't like the asparagus at Dressed cos they were grilled, and tasted quite burnt. The same applies to their grilled flatbread which comes with the salad. It depends on your own tastes really. I prefer the fresh piece of wheat bread that comes with the bowl of Just salad
I won't comment on the soups at either restaurants cos they weren't very impressive, but again it's cheaper at Just.
Dressings
I love how Just salad catagorized their dressings into 5 different types: Just salad originals, Just salad classics, Low fat, Fat free & Asian delight. They also tell you whether that particular dressing is suitable for people with different diets. Other than that, the types of dressings are quite different at the two restaurants, so it's rather difficult to comment on.
Choices of designed salads
The selections of designed salads are also quite different between the two.
Dressed salad have special promotions from time to time and their Japanese Lobster Salad was very nice. They have a more 'traditional' selections - Caesar, Falafel, California, Cobb, Vegetable garden, The Club etc.
Just also have Caesar and California, but their list of designed salads are not as 'commonly-known'. So it really depends on your own liking.
Service
Service at Just is definitely better. They're a lot friendlier, more patient etc.. and at least the first thing they give you is a smile, not a cold 'What would you like'. That, I might be biased, but I'm only speaking from experience.
** I love how the management of Just salad is aware of its corporate social responsibility and promotes environmental consciousness.
I can only say so much... so it's always best to see for yourselves!!
Just salad: http://www.justsalad.com.hk/
Dressed salad: http://www.dressedsalads.com.hk
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