The Best Takeaway Salads in Hong Kong

Eat your greens, mama!

Rushing from meeting to playdate and back again? Do yourself a favour and check out these stress-free take-away salad options!

Quick to prepare and made bountiful with a range of fresh ingredients, they’re packed full of nutrients and of course, super good for you too! So if your mantra is to ‘eat better’ and to practice what you preach to the kiddos, then check out our picks for the best places to grab a salad and lighten your lunch woes. Take them back to your desk or treat yourself to an hour away from your laptop, we’ve made sticking to those resolutions a breeze…

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Eco-conscious resto, Grassroots Pantry offers up organic and natural health food options, with a menu that caters to all dietary needs.

We love the filling Signature Salad ($138) which comes with curly kale greens, sprouted seeds, cranberry, beetroot and an orange-cashew dressing. Topped with a Macadamia “cheese”, this salad is raw, vegan, gluten-free and even Buddhist friendly!

Grassroots Pantry, 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.grassrootspantry.com

If you’re in the Sheung Wan neighbourhood and craving some crunchy greens, opt for Purple Tomato, a small salad takeaway which offers plenty of options!

One of the most popular remains the P. Tomato ($72) a lush lunch box filled with grilled steak, bacon, boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, goat cheese, romaine and dressed with caramelised onion vinaigrette.

Add a wealth of extra toppings from mandarin oranges, sweetcorn, croutons and chickpeas, bacon, a soy patty, tuna or turkey. For great prices and hefty portions, Purple Tomato is a solid lunch choice!

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Purple Tomato, Shop A, Kai Fun Building, 2, 2 Jervois St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Affectionately referred to as ‘Mr. Cat’ here at the Sassy Office, this quaint café is yet another Sheung Wan lunch hotspot, just a few minutes walk from the MTR.

Monsieur CHATTÉ offers up hearty French deli faves including sandwiches and a bountiful salad bar. Build your own including four toppings (we’re talking lentils, goats cheese, roast beef, tons of veggies and more) with a cup of soup for just $79. Take it back to the office, home or head on up to the third floor where you can enjoy the tranquility of the small dining area.

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Monsieur CHATTÉ, 121 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.monsieurchatte.com

Using locally sourced and organic ingredients, HOME Eat to Live is an eco-friendly, sustainable and vege restaurant which offers up an array of open-faced sarnies, healthy wraps, Earth Bowls and delicious salads.

Going gluten-free? The Quagga Salad ($78) is a mix of crunchy kale and crisp romaine, chickpeas (for an extra protein kick), quinoa, cranberries and goji berries as well as walnuts for texture and drizzled in a mint and herb dressing. A refreshing choice for any day of the week!

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Home Eat to Live, Shop G01-101, Nexxus Building, 77 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, www.homerestauranthk.com

MANA! is the perfect choice for anyone on the go. Another great eco-friendly and sustainable café, you can build-your-own small ($75) or large ($100) salad box and choose from five different types of leafy green and up to four toppings. Avocado, hummus, halloumi, kale and sun-dried tomatoes are but a few of the options available!

Complete your meal with an organic Kombucha or a pressed juice and you’ll be feeling fresh and fuelled all day long, mama.

MANA! Fast Slow Food, 92 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong, www.mana.hk

Convenient and above all fresh and delish,  Toss & Turn in Pacific Place caters to all of your salad needs. Providing a full salad bar and meal deals, pick your favourite leaf, two proteins and up to four veggies or crunchy toppings.

They also offer six set salads on the menu; we’re eager to try the smoked salmon and prawn as well as the Caesar Extra, complete with a chicken fillet, bacon, egg, pineapple, cucumber, grana padano cheese, croutons and of course our beloved Caesar dressing.

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Toss & Turn, Shop 3, B3 Three Pacific Place, Admiralty, Hong Kong, www.hk.tossnturnsalad.com

Offering delectable sandwiches and takeaway salads, just tick the “I Knead a salad” option on the menu and you’ll be set to create your favourite concoction.

The Standard consists of a base, a main ingredient and two toppings. Choose from spinach, rocket or mixed leaves, a main of either meat or cheese (additional for $12 extra) including braised beef brisket, schnitzel, chicken breast and ham. Dine in or takeaway for a quick and nutritious, satisfying lunch!

Knead, G/F 28 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.kneadhk.com

Known for their rich, roasted coffee, Elephant Grounds has a killer health-conscious menu for both busy and causal lunch goers alike.

The Crispy Kale Quinoa Salad ($90) is a top choice for the kale fanatics, complete with black olives, tomato, cucumber, corn, a lemon garlic dressing, some toasted tortilla chips and the best part – a perfectly, oozy poached egg.

Elephant Grounds, 11 Gough Street, Soho, Hong Kong, www.elephantgrounds.com

Elephant Grounds, Shop C, G/F, 42-48 Paterson Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, www.elephantgrounds.com

Elephant Grounds, G/F, Win Fung Building, 8 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.elephantgrounds.com

Locofama ensures that every bite is fresh and locally-sourced. And whilst they’re a great dining-in option, they also offer excellent salads for delivery.

We’re long-time fans of the Super Duo Rocket Salad ($88) with a base of rocket leaves topped with quinoa, cucumber and cherry tomatoes and red onions. The real star being the feta cheese and sun dried tomato and basil vinaigrette. The best part? They’ll deliver straight to your desk or home!

Locofama, 11 Fuk Sau Lane, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, www.locofama.com

With branches all over town, Cali-Mex is well known for their cheap and hefty burritos, but they also offer a build-your-own Taco Salad bowl ($78)!

Satisfying your cravings and keep your health goals on track, enjoy your salad ‘naked’, or in a cheeky crispy tortilla bowl topped with shredded lettuce, mixed beans, chicken, spinach or beef.

For an additional $10 – $20 treat yourself to pulled pork, shrimp or Angus steak and choose your level of spice. You can also choose to add guacamole for $18 – an obvious choice!

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Cali-Mex, Various locations across Hong Kong, www.cali-mex.com

If you’re not so keen on the masses of, err… salad in your ‘salad’, than 3/3rds Central is a great compromise for heartier, healthy choices. From Wild Rice to Chargrilled Broccoli with Garlic and Chili, these small ($60) and large ($90) boxes will keep you full throughout the day.

Holding out for a cheat day? Their weekend brunch menu is something else!

Read more: 3/3rds: Healthy and Hearty Food in Central

3/3rds Central, Shop 1, Manning House, 38-48 Queen’s Road Central (Alternative Entrance: Stanley Street), www.three-3rds.com

This friendly neighbourhood salad counter serves up innovative and delish dishes to enjoy in their quaint corner-café or on the go.

Choose a base of rice, salad or both and either a regular ($70) or large ($90) box, each piled high with your favourite choices, all made fresh and privately farmed!

fresca, 54A, Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, www.frescahk.com

From steaming pots of soup to roast chicken and bowls full of kale, nood food has a whole host of tasty, good-for-you options to choose from.

In a rush? Grab one of their pre-made salads or wraps and a fresh pressed juice from the fridge.

nood food, various locations across Hong Kong, www.allnood.com