If you're struggling to find good plant-based food, save this list for amazing vegan restaurants and cafes in Singapore!
Finding menus that cater to different dietary needs – whether it’s paleo, vegetarian or vegan – isn’t the easiest task. So we’re tackling the challenge of finding delicious and healthy plant-based food for all our vegan friends. Turns out, there are more options than you think! Keep scrolling for incredible vegan restaurants and cafes in Singapore that will satisfy your cravings for local, regional and international food.
Best vegan restaurants and cafes in Singapore for plant-based food
1. Original Sin
Standing tall since 1997, this vegan and vegetarian restaurant is popular for its scrumptious Mediterranean fare and romantic ambience. Choose to dine under the stars or in the candlelit interior while diving into delectable vegan grub. Can’t-miss dishes include the mezze platter, absolut pasta (penne pasta in pink sauce with veggies, flamed with Absolut vodka) and vegan bolognese. Who says the conscious lifestyle can’t taste sinfully good?
Original Sin, #01-62, Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Block 43, Singapore 278115
2. Whole Earth
Craving Peranakan? Whole Earth is here to fill the void by serving quality dishes: it’s the first and only plant-based restaurant to be awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand title for five years straight. Highlights include Nonya curry and Penang rendang (made with shiitake mushroom) amongst others. A flavourful vegan world awaits!
Whole Earth, 76 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079331
3. Afterglow
Afterglow encourages a vegan – or at least flexitarian – diet for a more sustainable world. And the cafe does this by serving up a variety of farm-to-table, eco-friendly food that’s anything but bland. Drawing inspiration from a range of cuisines, the menu includes avocado kimchi rolls with homemade kimchi, lentil flaxseed nuggets, and Kyoto summer which is an Asian tofu salad that provides a dose of protein without the meat.
Afterglow, available online or at 24 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089131
4. The Vegan Bowl
The Vegan Bowl proves that rice bowls can be affordable, nutritious and flavourful. Dig into the kung pao monkey head bento, or if you’re looking for a lick of heat, the spicy mapo tofu will do the trick. This vegan eatery also offers fusion spaghetti dishes with char siew and teriyaki.
The Vegan Bowl, available on Foodpanda or at #01-39, 3 Pickering Street, Singapore 048660
5. VeganBurg
The world’s first plant-based burger joint can’t be left out of this list. Since its launch, this vegan fast food restaurant in Singapore has captured the hearts of vegans and omnivores alike with the healthier and more sustainable take on fast food. Classic VeganBurg flavours include the smoky BBQ and Hawaiian teriyaki, while the locally-inspired char-grilled satay is a crowd favourite.
VeganBurg, available online or at 44 Jalan Eunos, Singapore 419502
6. Warung Ijo
It’s all about Indonesian fare made vegan – or vegetarian, depending on your preference! Tuck into crowd favourites like kampung fried rice (a variation of the classic nasi goreng kampung), mee goreng (stir-fried Indonesian noodles) and balado tofu (fried beancurd in balado gravy). For sumptuous veggies that will please even the salad-haters, order the balado ladyfingers with OmniMeat or vegetable curry for the table. But don’t miss out on the satay peanut dish if you’re craving this local bite.
Warung Ijo, 337 Beach Road, Singapore 199565
7. Wholesome Savour
Offering a plant-based menu curated by an in-house nutritionist and dietician, this place offers up guilt-free meals. The menu introduces Mycoprotein, a protein that ticks off all nine essential amino acids – the perfect alternative to meat and fish. But let’s cut the science lesson short and move on to the food. Tuck into dishes such as beef bolognese noodles, nutri dense cakes (made without sugar, gluten, dairy or eggs), eggs benedict without eggs, and sides like dehydrated chips and soups. Save space for the smoothie bowls! Psst: all dishes are diabetic-friendly, too.
Wholesome Savour, available online or at 112 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 545580
8. The Living Cafe
We absolutely love The Living Cafe for its comprehensive menu labelled with vegan, vegetarian, raw, gluten-free and nut-free options. Whether it’s the maple toasted granola bowl or a comforting cup of matcha, the food is as tasty as it is healthy. Cold-pressed juices and catering services are available as well!
The Living Cafe, available online or at 779 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269758
9. Genesis Vegan Restaurant
Serving up a slew of Asian and Western vegan dishes, Genesis Vegan Restaurant boasts vegan versions of popular meat-based dishes to satisfy your cravings. Plant-based bak kut teh, chicken rice and nasi lemak are some of the must-tries. Finish your meal with a tofu cheesecake for good measure.
Genesis Vegan Restaurant, available for delivery, #B1-01, Havelock II, 2 Havelock Road, Singapore 059763
10. Food Rebel
Food Rebel is a great cafe to hit up when you’re in a group of friends with different dietary needs (the menu includes paleo and gluten-free dishes). For plant-based eaters, we recommend the vegan chickpea and sweet potato bowl, topped with beetroot hummus and tahini dressing.
Food Rebel, available online or at 28 Stanley Street, Singapore 068737
Here’s to an amazing array of vegan food in Singapore!
