Glo Kitchen X Raw Fitness: Healthy Ingredients and International Flavors at Glo's Second Location

Robynne Tindall, Contributing Editor | Mar 13, 2017 8:30 am | 3 comments | 1591 reads

After seeing success with Glo Kitchen and Fitness on Guanghua Lu, Glo Kitchen takes their brand of healthy eating to Dawang Lu, teaming up with Raw Fitness for their second location. Occupying a space on the ground floor of this new three-story fitness complex, the new location can only be described as “hip,” featuring plenty of low-slung geometric furniture and a muted color scheme of black, grey, and, of course, Glo’s signature sunny yellow.

The food carries on the concept Glo developed at their Guanghua Lu kitchen, offering healthy eats that are a world away from boring, basic salads. The roast chicken and eggplant salad (RMB 35), for example, is a riot of color and texture, matching tamarind-roasted chicken thigh, large chunks of tender aubergine, dried persimmon, and miso dressing in a sort of Asian-Middle Eastern fusion. The menu also offers a number of power bowls, sandwiches, and wraps. Wash everything down with a wide range of beverages, including coffee (RMB 12-30), kombucha (RMB 34), homemade almond milk (RMB 28), and creative smoothies (RMB 35). Be sure to try the thrillingly black Dark Power smoothie, made with black sesame and activated charcoal (said to be good for the gut).

Picky eaters will love Glo’s design-your-own salad or bowl bar, which they cutely dub “create your own personal best.” Select a base, protein, toppings, dressing, and garnishes from a check list of over 50 different items, and the chef will put together your bespoke dish. We were particularly impressed by the range of dressings. There’s no oil and vinegar for Glo; instead, choose from a selection including curry coconut sauce, black garlic Caesar, or Korean ssamjang (a spicy sauce).

Overall, Glo is a great choice for those wishing to eat healthy or recharge after a work out without sacrificing taste and texture.

Note: We visited Glo during their soft opening period. Look for an expanded menu, including brunch, and frequent dining promotions in the future.

Glo Kitchen X Raw Fitness
Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 101, Bldg 7, 97 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5711 2877)
朝阳区建国路97号7号楼101

This article first appeared in the March/April issue of the Beijinger.