With the fad of vegetarianism and veganism catching on in Singapore, we have started to see many new and different concepts that have never been introduced before. Whether you are a strict vegetarian or vegan, or are dieting, or just want a clean break from all that meat, here are 10 vegetarian restaurants that you should definitely try in Singapore.
VeganBurg
Known as the World’s first 100% plant based burgers in the vegan fast casual chain industry, it originally started in California in the United States. VeganBurg currently has 2 outlets in Singapore and one in California. The two outlets in Singapore are at Jalan Eunos and at Woodleigh Mall. Amongst their entire menu, 2 items are only exclusive to the Singapore outlets which are ‘Chili Krab’ and ‘Char Grilled Satay’ burgers. it’s also to note that the Chili Krab burger is an award wining burger for the Singapore outlets with the Shrooms Burg being the best seller. Burgers can also be customized to include additional ingredients.
All of Veganburg’s toppings are all vegan friendly from vegan cheese to vegan egg. The best thing is that it taste absolutely heavenly, very much comparable to the satisfying sensation you get from eating a regular burger from McDonald’s or Burger King. All burgers come with fries on the side and can be swapped for other sides if you want to top up. Make it a meal and top up for it to come with a drink as well.
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Address: 44 Jln Eunos, Singapore 419502
Greendot Plus
Greendot Plus is the premium variation of the original vegetarian chain ‘Greendot’. The homegrown food group has 13 outlets under their belt all focusing on meat-free cuisine across 3 brands. Greendot sells a wide variation of bento boxes which include their signature mains: Rendang Lions Mane Mushroom, crunchy stir fry broccoli mix. Greendot also has a range of different options from casual bento boxes to signature sets available at their different outlets.
This is a perfect place to try out familiar local flavours that are all vegetarian. From time to time, they will also have a number of seasonal speciality dishes and set meals. Greendot Plus also does serve western cuisine at its outlets including dishes from burgers to wraps that are all vegetarian using soy based plant protein and a mix of konnyaku jelly.
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Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, B1-297, Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport, 819666
Herbivore
Located in Fortune Center, this vegetarian joint has been lauded the best Japanese vegetarian restaurant in Singapore in 2020 by Happy Cow, a vegan/vegetarian friendly recommendation platform. From imitation sashimi platters and sushi to bento boxes and ramen bowls, all these traditional Japanese dishes have been redesigned from scratch with many substitutes and creative alternatives to make the traditional dishes that we know and love vegetarian and vegan friendly.
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Address: 190 Middle Rd, #01-13/14 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
Joie
Joie vegetarian fine dining restaurant elevates the whole vegetarian dining concept into a world of its own, where every dish is a masterpiece of art in itself. Both lunch and dinner served here are by set menu only and are made from seasonal, fresh fruits and herbs. Prices start form $38 per person.
Their most popular dish is the Truffle Risotto with Black Truffle, cepes, edamame topped with mascarpone cream and Japanese Croquette. Other must try dishes include their Silk Lasagna with Broccoli Riso with Cashew Nut Sand, Grilled Summer Mushroom Steak on ‘Pu Ye’ Hot stone and Grilled Eggplant Mentaiko.
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Address: 181 Orchard Rd, #12 – 01, Singapore 238896
Elemen 元素
Elemen is another vegetarian chain group serving up both Chinese and Western cuisine. With 5 outlets around Singapore, their original outlet ‘Elemen Classic’ debuted at Great World City years ago. Elemen serves a wider range of western choices under their lunch and dinner set menus. Some of their western dishes include more healthy, Quinoa Brown Rice, Wild Mushroom and White Truffle Pizza, and Freshly Roasted Tomato Basil Soup amongst many others, depending upon outlet. Similar to Greendot Plus, Elemen also offers Bento creations for take-away starting from $14.80 with their signature plant based meats options.
Their dishes are mostly very beautifully crafted as well, from drinks to pastas, each element of a dish adds refinement to the dish.
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Elemen Classic Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-122 Great World, Singapore 237994
Elemen 元素 Address: 9 Raffles Blvd #01-75/75A/76 Millenia Walk, 039596
Lingzhi Vegetarian Restaurant
Located in the heart along Orchard Road at Liat Towers. LingZhi vegetarian restaurant is well known for being a traditional Chinese restaurant that is 100% vegetarian, once again only using mock meats and soy substitutes for its dishes. They have quite a flair for creative all vegetable dishes such as the Edamame Egg Tofu and Dragon Fruit and Fried Monkey Head Mushrooms with Wasabi Mayo
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Address: 541 Orchard Rd, #05-01 Liat Towers, Singapore 238881
Botany
Botany is a cafe style restaurant serving a healthy array of dishes focusing on adequate nutrition and protein from breakfast items like congee and breakfast bowls to pastas and mains. The concept behind this cafe is that it crafts beautifully natural flavours from a combination of East meets West recipes. Do note that not all dishes served in this restaurant is vegetarian, they do offer meat dishes, but there are many options for vegetarians and vegans. The cafe even has a bakery that focuses on plant-based cakes.
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Address: 86 Robertson Quay, #01-03 Next to M Social Hotel, Singapore 238245
Original Sin
This quaint Mediterranean Cafe nestled in Chip Bee Gardens next to Holland Village is an all vegetarian Restaurant which serves a mix of Mediterranean delights and Italian dishes. This place is a great date spot with its cozy ambience and alfresco dining at night. The food itself also caters to vegan and gluten free diets on top of being a vegetarian restaurant. The Mezze Platter and Moussaka are dishes that are quire popular.
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Address: 01-62 Jln Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Blk 43, Singapore 278115
nomVnom Bistro
nomVnom is another vegan & vegetarian bistro that aims to have a modernized take on this growing food trend providing mouthwatering vegan fast food options to diners. With a mix of cuisines from American, Italian, Korean and Japanese, you’ll have many different options of your favourite classics here in a vegetarian version. In every element of their dishes, they strive to use the most natural and cleanest ingredients to provide a balanced healthier fast food meal.
This bistro currently has 2 different outlets one at Tai Seng and the other at Clark Quay. Their Tai Seng outlet will soon a brand new menu refreshing their current offerings to keep their bistro trendy and current. Their burgers are the most popular dish on the menu, with several different variations.
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Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #3 – 105 / 106 / 107, Singapore 059817
Makan Vegan
This vegetarian Chinese eatery very much resembles the kind of ‘zi char’ concept that locals all know and love. Specialising in recreating vegan versions of famous Singaporean dishes, Makan Vegan, all their dishes are allium-free, MSG-free, and alcohol-free. Fancy ‘chicken rice’? Well here you have Roasted G’ken Rice at $5.80. The hot drinks such as Kopi and Teh are also vegan friendly using oat milk.
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Address: 641 Geylang Road, Lorong 33, Singapore 389571
