Sproutworks

Top choice in Shanghai


A branch of the excellent quick-serve smart cafeteria joint, serving cooked Asian and Mediterranean meals from counter vats. Plus fresh-to-order salads from the salad bar, sandwiches and soups. A clear standout combo is the pork meatballs in tomato sauce with a side of brown rice mixed with quinoa and salad. Clear and stack your own plate when you've finished.

There's another branch in Xintiandi.


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