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A smart cafeteria where you're served food at the counter and clear and stack your own plate when you've finished. Unlike school lunches, however, the food is fresh and tasty with awesome flavour combinations spanning Asia to the Mediterranean. Our favourite dish is the pork meatballs in tomato sauce, with a side of brown rice mixed with quinoa and salad.

Choose your own combos from the rotating menu: expect pesto cod, pasta, black-pepper beef stir-fry, honey-soy glazed chicken and teriyaki chicken leg. For lighter eats, there's a full salad bar, soups and gourmet sandwiches.


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