Before you read this review, I must warn you that I am rather fussy when it comes to food. I like to know what I’m eating, where it came from, and how was it prepared? Above all, I care about the nutritional value of my meals, and I always look for the reasonably healthy options, even when on the go.
Every day, I make nutritional recommendations to my clients. Not that many people have the time to cook, and that’s why I often look out for convenient food solutions that I could suggest to those who wish to keep fit.
This time the challenge was to find something under £5, something that’s easy to grab within SW1 postcode area, and something that could potentially make a good lunch recommendation for my super busy, health & fitness conscious clients.
Where did I go?
- Itsu health & happiness, Piccadilly Circus
What did I have?
- Chicken rice bowl (medium)
How much was it?
- £4.99
How long did it take to make it?
- It was ready within 1 minute from placing the order
First impression
- It’s conveniently wrapped and it smells nice
Taste
- Okay, some kind of oriental curry flavour, not the best I’ve had but not the worse either
Texture
- I did not like the overcooked rice, chewy mushrooms, and the dark chicken meat pieces
Nutritional value
- The company prides itself for serving healthy and happy food without cakes, cheese and mayo. You can read about the nutritional break down on their website and the chicken rice bowl looked like a reasonably balanced mid-day meal choice in terms of carbs, protein, and fats. However there was no information provided about sugar and salt content – and I really question why?
Did I finish my meal?
- No, although I was actually hungry
Would I get it again?
- Definitely not. But I would try something else from the menu
Would I recommend it as a healthy lunch option?
- Surely it’s better than a toasted baguette with cheese
Value for money
- Not really
Overall verdict
- Better than a fry-up or Chinese takeaway, but not good enough to add to my favourites list. Saying that, I might go back at some point to try other things from their menu, some of the sushi pieces and salads looked good but were also more expensive.
