I've finally learned my lesson and won't be returning to Sumo Salad in the Canberra Centre. Their salads look tempting, with the chicken and avocado temptingly displayed on top, but you are actually served the less expensive ingredients under the surface. My last chicken and avocado salad had the merest fleck of avocado and a piece of chicken half the size of my little fingernail. Also, you are paying a lot for a very small serving.

Sumo Salad is a great and healthy lunch alternative. Go for the 'make your own salad' option - you can either choose one from the menu or create your own from the available ingredients - rather than buying pre-prepared salads, as every pre-prepared salad I've had has been fairly soggy. A favourite of the fresh salads is the Man Salad, double protein keeps you full for the rest of the day and the salad and veg are great and fresh. Service is pretty quick, but be prepared to wait for the fresh made salads, as they're worth it. The only delay you'll get are customers ahead of you who can't make up their minds. Don't bother with the loyalty program, you have to spend hundreds and hundreds before you get a free salad.

Approximate cost: $15