Vegetarian dining is very seldom on the top of anyone’s lists, but LingZhi Vegetarian may prove to be the only exception. It has really set the benchmark for vegetarian cuisine to an almost unbeatable level. Even religious meat lovers like us were impressed!

Offering a straightforward yet dazzling new menu, diners can expect to fall head over heels for their vegetarian versions of Lasagna, Peking Duck and even Satay.

So whether you follow a strict vegetarian lifestyle or are someone who’s looking for healthier, tastier options, LingZhi Vegetarian has a new menu that is waiting to please your taste buds.

Lingzhi Vegetarian offers a contemporary vegetarian experience that seeks to change local perceptions about Chinese Vegetarian cuisine.

Gone are the primitive, conservative style of preparing vegetarian dishes with gluten, mock meats, artificial coloring, and additives. In its place is a range of dishes filled with wholesome goodness, prepared from the finest, freshest natural as well as organic ingredients.

They even exclude garlic and onions as well. An admirable effort considering how both of these ingredients are integral components in Chinese cooking.

Chilled Cherry Tomatoes with Soda Plum Juice

To begin your meal on a refreshing note, cleanse your palate with the Chilled Cherry Tomatoes with Soda Plum Juice (S$16++). You might think these are just tomatoes and that is where you are wrong.

What you get is plump, ripe cherry tomatoes that once you bite into, will explode with sweet and juicy plum goodness.

Be sure to sip the soda slowly because although it is served in a shot glass, it is not meant to be finished in one gulp.

Mixed Fresh Fruits And Kale Salad Served With Vietnamese Rice Paper

Making a stunning entrance is the Mixed Fresh Fruits And Kale Salad Served with Vietnamese Rice Paper (S$18++). Witness a delightful spectacle as the salad is tossed over clouds of dry ice at your table-side, you may then wrap the salad in delicate layers of seaweed and rice paper.

A melody of textures and tastes await you as you make that first bite. From crispy julienned yam, Asian pear, juice grapes, candied nuts, cherry tomatoes, and raisins; all are married together with a zesty raspberry and ginger dressing.

Mushroom Truffle Bisque Served In Stone Pot

You wouldn’t believe how amazing the Mushroom Truffle Bisque (S$10++) tastes. It comes served in a hot stone bowl and brims with mushroom goodness.

The bisque is not overly thick and the generous portion of black truffles makes it so decadent and fragrant. We did double takes while drinking; were we really in a vegetarian restaurant drinking a vegetarian mushroom soup? If so, how could it be so flavourful with every sip?!

Vegetarian Satay Served In Fresh Pineapple

The Vegetarian Satay served in Fresh Pineapple (S$24++) is also not one to miss out on. Chargrilled aromas resembling actual satay envelope the skewered monkey-head Mushrooms.

Drown them in the thick, velvety satay gravy and you probably wouldn’t even be able differentiate it from its actual, meaty counterpart.

Poached Mixed Rice With Vegetables

A healthy carbs option such the Poached Mixed Rice with Vegetables (S$16++) is recommended. We really liked that it was brimming with umami flavours.

In all honesty, LingZhi Vegetarian’s version of Thunder Tea Rice surpasses all others in terms of presentation and taste. The dish comes served with poached multigrain rice in the center of a plate along with a teapot containing tea steeped with kale. Drip it over the rice and allow the flavours to mingle with one another.

Crispy Enoki Mushrooms with Truffle Oil

If you love Truffle Fries, you will definitely love this dish too. Sinful as it was, the Crispy Enoki Mushrooms with Truffle Oil (S$10++) is easily our favourite of the lot.

Deep fried till crispy, salted just right and drizzled with truffle oil to boost its aroma, this was something everyone on the table kept reaching out for. Before we knew it, we were munching away too quickly and had to order a second portion. Yes, highly addictive; you have been warned.

Baked Three Kinds of Squash

Calling all Lasagne lovers, you will be blown away by how legit and tasty this Baked Three Kinds of Squash (S$20++) is. We don’t think they intended for it to replicate a Lasagne but it surely was as delicious as one.

Layers of squash are baked then copiously covered in tomato sauce, we were pleasantly surprised by the texture and flavours of this dish.

Vegetarian Goose And Crispy Beancurd Skin Served With Pancake

A vegetarian rendition of the ever popular Peking Duck dish, this vegetarian goose dish is prepared and assembled exactly the way Peking Duck is.

The Vegetarian Goose and Crispy Beancurd Skin served with Pancake (S$24++) is a different kind of delicious on many notes albeit similar textures.

Crispy Rice Cake With Singapore-style Chilli Sauce

The Crispy Rice Cake with Singapore-style Chilli Sauce (S$16++) offers an interesting contrast of textures and tastes in a single bite. The chilli sauce is thick, luscious and sweet—akin to a chilli crab sauce that we all know and love.

Here’s a tip: be sure to not dip the rice cake into the sauce, but instead, dollop a teaspoon (or more) of the yummy sauce over for a more enjoyable mouthful.

Baked Assorted Mushrooms Wrapped In Glass Paper

For a hit of variety, order the Baked Assorted Mushrooms Wrapped in Glass Paper (S$22++). The dish will arrive looking like a hamper, but once unwrapped, it reveals several types of mushrooms.

Having been baked together in a tightly sealed bag for a long time, the flavours of each individual mushroom is imparted onto the other, creating a much deeper umami flavour.

Stewed Rice Vermicelli

No Chinese restaurant meal is complete without a noodle dish, and the Stewed Rice Vermicelli (S$14++) is a great way to do just that.

Nothing too complex about this carbs dish, though. Just simple vermicelli in a pale white shade, but don’t be fooled by its dullness, because it is chockful of flavours!

Homemade Carrot Cake Topped With Ice Cream

Want some vegetarian dessert? Yes, they are still satisfying like your regular sweets. End your meal with Lingzhi Vegetarian’s Homemade Carrot Cake Topped with Ice Cream (S$8++).

Baked without any added butter, this is the dessert to have if you plan on keeping that waistline trim.

LingZhi Vegetarian
Liat Towers, #05-01
541 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6734 3788
Daily: 11.30am – 3.00pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Velocity@Novena Square, #03-09/10
238 Thomson Road
Singapore 307683
Mon to Fri: 11:30am – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Sat, Sun and PH: 11am – 3pm, 3pm – 5pm, 6pm – 10pm
Tel: +65 6538 2992
Nearest Station: Novena

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This guide to the best truffle fries in Singapore was last updated on 22 Feb 2015.

Truffle fries are French fries tossed with truffle oil, truffle salt and parmesan cheese. Truffle oil is used to impart the earthy flavour and aroma of truffles to fries; giving it a strong smoky after-taste. It is not hard to understand why people crave for it. There is just something appealing about the exotic truffle oil – you either love it or hate it. Here is a list of the best truffle fries in Singapore.

#1 DANCING CRAB

Dancing Crab is a new dining concept by the Tung Lok Group at the Grandstand. The whole idea is that you eat seafood directly from the table with your bare hands – of course, you can use utensils or eat from the plates, but we won’t encourage that because it takes the fun away.

The restaurant offers a side of Spicy Cajun Fries (S$7) to go along with the classic seafood dishes like Fish & Chips, and Lobster Roll. But we highly recommend getting the Truffle Fries (S$7).

The Grandstand #01-20/21
200 Turf Club Road
Tel: +65 6466 3303
Tue to Fri: 5pm – 10.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

#2 HABITAT COFFEE

Habitat Coffee at Upper Thomson Road deserves a mention for the great work that it has been doing. The bistro has been around for a few years, and despite the tough competition, it shines and remains a favourite for many. The menu has a nice mix of sandwiches, brunch food, pasta, and desserts, but you must start with the Truffle Fries (S$8).

223 Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6456 2567
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

#3 HOUSE

When asked about the best truffle fries in Singapore, most people would immediately think of House at Dempsey Hill. The Truffle Fries here are deep-fried to a shade of gorgeous golden-brown, and infused with quality white truffle oil.

8D Dempsey Road
#01-01 to 06 Tanglin Village
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#4 LANTERN ROOFTOP BAR

One of the most stylish rooftop bars in Singapore, Lantern at The Fullerton Bay Hotel has a great view overlooking the Marina Bay waterfront – it is the go to place to bring visitors for a drink. Be sure to order the to-die-for truffle fries.

80 Collyer Quay
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6597 5299
Sun to Thu: 8am – 1am
Fri & Sat: 8am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

#5 PS CAFE

PS Cafe makes you feel cool just by dining there, and this is why it has continuously shines amid the strong competition in the local food scene. It has a well-thought menu which features simple and comfort food that always hits the spot. Something that you must not miss when you are there is the much-lauded truffle fries ($15).

45 Ann Siang Road
Tel: +65 9797 0648
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 12 midnight
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 12 midnight
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#6 SANDS SKYPARK

The truffle fries from Sands Skypark are not only addictive, but they also come with a million dollar view of Singapore’ skyline.

Infinity pool level 57
10 Bayfront Avenure
Marina Bay Sands
Nearest Station: Bayfront

#7 SUPPLY & DEMAND

With its al fresco area and a rooftop bar, Supply & Demand Modern Bistro & Rooftop Bar is a great place for a relaxing meal. They focus on Italian and South East Asian cuisines, and you may expect a combination of mouthwatering street food – from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Burma – presented in a modern way.

For appetisers, go for its Garlic Truffle Fries (S$15). Cut into huge chunks, the fries are splattered with truffle oil and topped with shaved Parmesan and roasted garlic bits. They are good on its own, but if you want something more, dip it in the spicy homemade dip.

#01-13 Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue
Tel: +65 6336 0588
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 2am
Sun: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Esplanade

#8 TANJONG BEACH CLUB

Who can resist the addictive thick cut of fries perfumed with earthy black truffle and parmesan from Tanjong Beach Club? On a weekend, nothing beats having Black Truffle Fries (S$15) and a delicious cocktail while lazing by the pool.

120 Tanjong Beach Walk
Tanjong Beach Club Sentosa
Tel: +65 6270 1355
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

#9 THE COASTAL SETTLEMENT

The Coastal Settlement is a perfect place to chill out with loved ones and friends in a relaxed and fun setting. In particular, you must not miss their truffle fries.

200 Netheravon Road
(Near Changi Village)
Tel: +65 6475 0200
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.30am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris