Based on a recent research finding, it concludes that Singaporeans are consuming well below the recommended serving of vegetables in our diet.

Those pathetic slices of cucumber with our chicken rice? Definitely not enough. Yet while vegetarian and vegan cuisines are growing in popularity, the general mindset towards our leafy greens are still “Huh? No meat? No thanks.”

We hope that with this list of casual vegetarian eateries in Singapore that won’t have your wallet take a beating, we could change your mind about meatless cuisine—however feeble the attempt you may think it is.

Photo Credit: Rachel Loke

EIGHT TREASURES VEGETARIAN

Located along South Bridge Road, 8 Treatures serves up some of the most tantalising collection of Chinese cuisines, suitable for family, large groups and more. Its extensive menu caters to every palate, and the food is so mouth-watering and imaginative that you wouldn’t even remember you original craving for meat.

282 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058831
Mon to Fr: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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FILL-A-PITA

Not only is Fill-a-Pita vegetarian, but they are also Halal too! Serving up fresh and healthy Egyptian-style Middle Eastern food such as hummus and falafel without the usual high price tags. It’s also good to know that they are free from eggs, dairy products as well as onions and garlic.

3 Pickering Street
Nankin Street
#01-29 China Square Central
Singapore 048660
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 5.30pm

GREENDOT

With the motto “Eat Green, Feel Good”, the people behind GreenDot are strong believers of eating green to stay healthy. In order to cater to their customer’s nutritional needs, they have teamed up with a group of nutritionists to serve food that contains only the most beneficial ingredients, and there is no added MSG.

#02-K2/K3/K4 NEX
23 Serangoon Central
Singapore 556083
Daily: 11pm – 10am
Nearest Station: Serangoon

HRVST

While meat dishes are, notably, much more popular than plant-based cuisine, HRVST seeks to challenge the notion through the clever use of vegetables to create flavours that taste as good, if not even better than the real thing. It’s also worth pointing out that they have gluten and allium-free options available to cater to a wider range of dietary needs.

6A Shenton Way
#05-01OUE Downtown Gallery
Singapore 068815
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 11am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: Siyan Lin

NATURE CAFE

A casual dining place, it offers a delightful dining experience with a plethora of Asian, Western and Local classics to choose from. Using only the freshest and most delicious ingredients without any MSG, garlic, onion and wine, and served in large generous portions, you’d be happy to be a vegetarian for life.

No 3 Temasek Boulevard
#B1-148 Suntec City Mall North Wing
Singapore 038983
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

ORIGINAL SIN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

Tantalise your taste buds with a selection of Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and Middle Eastern dishes cooked to perfection here at Original Sin Mediterranean Restaurant. Opened since 1997, each item on the menu is carefully fashioned with the best of ingredients that has its dedicated clientele coming back for more.

43 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-62 Holland Village Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278115
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

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SAUTE SAN

Born out of their love for the earth, they specialise in earth-based cuisines and dessert that’s crafted from natural ingredients. Not only are they nutritious, natural and wholesome, but they’re also absolutely delicious too. Regardless of your lifestyle, there’s definitely something for everyone.

180 Kitchener Road
City Square Mall #03-23/24
Singapore 208539
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

WELL DRESSED SALAD BAR

Under the same owners as 8 Treasures Vegetarian, Well Dressed Salad Bar’s motto of “Meatless doesn’t mean tasteless” shines through in their cafe style servings – salads, sides and desserts, so much so that you really won’t miss the meat at all. From pulled jackfruits, fudgy chocolate brownies, spiced beans and vegetarian ham topped with scrambled tofu and creamy guacamole, there’s not much else that you can ask for.

282 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058831
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

WHOLE EARTH SG

If you’re bored of the usual Asian-Western mix of vegetarian food, here Whole Earth SG offers some of the best Peranakan and Thai Cuisine in Singapore. Using cooking techniques from Thailand and Southeast Asia, the restaurant serves rather unique-tasting dishes, as well as the more comforting Penang Rendang and Nonya Curry.

76 Peck Seah Street
Singapore 079331
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: Yuan Vegetarian Bistro

YUAN VEGETARIAN BISTRO

Not all your favourite local delights have to be considered unhealthy! From the classics such as laksa, kuay chap or even a double cheeseburger, Yuan Vegetarian Bistro shows that dishes that lack meat certainly don’t have to lack flavour. The specials menu is ever-changing, meaning there’s always something new to look forward to.

2 Kallang Ave
CT Hub #01-07/14
Singapore 339407
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Bendemeer