Meat-free Feasting restaurants in Singapore for Vegan, vegetarian and vegetarian

There was once a time when tired mounds or salad were all that vegetarian and vegans had to choose from, but those days are (thankfully) gone.

The leafy lifestyle is really catching on, and we've got a world of cuisine on our meatless plates - Peranakan, Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and everything in between.

If you're looking for fresh options that don't skimp on flavour, read our veggie-forward guide to the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Singapore.

VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE

ORIGINAL SIN

Despite the name, there is nothing sinful on the menu of this gem of Holland Village.

Original Sin is named after Michelangelo's famous fresco and serves artistic vegetarian dishes with unique Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences.

Enjoy the Spanakopita ($ 29), a fusion mix of vegetable ratatouille and filo pastry, or get tipsy on the Absolut Pasta ($ 28), a penne pasta flamed with Absolut vodka.

Many dishes can also be prepared vegan or gluten-free - give your friendly servers a warning about what you need.

Original Sin is located at Blk 43 # 01-62 Jalan Merah Saga, Singapore 278115, p. +65 6475 5605.

Open Mon-Sun 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, 6 pm - 10.30 pm.

SUFOOD

One of the most annoying myths in the face of vegetarian is how we don't get enough protein, and that is a myth that Sufood wants to breakthrough.

They transform the Italian-inspired menu, high-protein, nutritious foods such as potatoes and macadamias into powerful creations.

Delicious 5-grain rice with black truffle and mushroom or a few cheese-like pita bread with potatoes and carrot curry will certainly keep you going for hours.

Sufood is located at # 02-19 Raffles City Shopping Center, 252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103, p. +65 6333 5338.

Open daily from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

Annalakshmi

This Indian vegetarian gem is a unique concept: pay the way you want.

Annalakshmi is usually run by passionate volunteers and has no set menu or price - you serve yourself from a delicious buffet and pay the amount you care about.

Of course, it is more than worthwhile to open your pockets for their fluffy basmati rice, crispy dosa and refreshing lassi.

All that, plus a cosy ambience and the heartwarming generosity of the chefs? Priceless.

Annalakshmi has two outlets on Havelock Road and Amoy Street. Annalakshmi (Havelock) is located at 20 Havelock Rd, # 01-04 Central Square, Singapore 059765, p. +65 6339 9993.

Open daily from 11 AM to 3 PM and from 6:15 AM to 9:30 PM.

Annalakshmi Janatha is located at 104 Amoy St, Singapore 069924, p. +65 6223 0809.

Open Mon-Sat 11 am - 3 pm. Sun closed.

THE BONELESS KITCHEN

Rediscover your favorite Korean dishes in vegetarian form in The Boneless Kitchen.

This homely eatery makes its own sauces from the start, so that they are completely free of meat, seafood and alliums.

Stew lovers can sip their stuffing from the Kimchi Jjigae (chock-full of enoki, radish and seaweed) or the Korean Army stew, while the Kimchi pancake and the soy pasta hotpot are great to share.

The Boneless Kitchen is located at 1 Irving Place # 01-31, The Commerze @ Irving, p. +65 8457 6464.

Open daily from 12 a.m. to 9 p.m.

ELEMEN

Where else would you find udon, ee fu noodles, curry with roti and calzone pizza all in one menu?

Elemen brings together a bold assortment of Asian and Western dishes under one vegetarian flag, with options to satisfy any cravings.

The Sizzling Quinoa Brown Rice ($ 15.80) is a savory winner, while the Tempura Tofu with Avocado Roll ($ 15.80) is an inventive take on sushi.

Elemen has four outlets in Singapore, including Millenia Walk, Harbourfront Center and Paya Lebar Quarter.

VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE

AFTERGLOW

This eatery from Keong Saik brings sexy back to vegetables with its colourful creations, made with locally produced and environmentally friendly ingredients.

The gluten-free, dairy-free cuisine is inspired by an eclectic mix of cultures - from Afterglow Kimchi Avo Rolls ($ 14) made with almond sushi 'rice' to 'Mac and Cheese' Cauli Bites ($ 10) spread with cashew nut 'cheese sauce.

There are also plenty of keto-friendly options, such as the signature Raw Pizza ($ 22) - a pizza crust ingeniously made from gluten-free oats and garnished with seasonal vegetables.

Afterglow is located at 24 Keong Saik Rd, p. +65 6224 8921.

Open Mon-Sat 12 am - 10.30 pm. Sun closed.

NOMVNOM

Who says that fast food cannot be healthy?

Vegan burger joint nomVnom offers tempting 'fast food' to feed your clean cravings, with hamburger buns made from natural ingredients and pasties made from vegetable-based ingredients such as soy, potato or mushroom.

And yes, you can still enjoy your fries - nomVnom offers no fewer than three healthy types of sweet potato fries, along with Yam Fries with Date Dip ($ 6.50)

nomVnom is located at 6 Eu Tong Sen St # 03-105, Singapore 059817 & 18 Tai Seng St, # B1-02, Singapore 539775, p. +65 6224 4996 and +65 6384 9678 respectively.

Open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM (Eu Tong Sen), daily from 9 AM to 9 PM (Tai Seng).

WHOLE EARTH

Whole Earth is a proud winner of the Michelin Bib Gourmand and also stands out as the first and only vegetarian restaurant in Singapore that is Peranakan-Thai.

Signatures here are the XO Rice, which contains all the herbs of traditional XO sauce with none of the seafood, and the handmade Yam Treasure Ring, a treasure house or healthy vegetables such as lily bulbs and celery.

Whole Earth is located at 76 Peck Seah St, Singapore 079331, p. +65 6221 6583.

Open daily from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

TENG BESPOKE

If you cannot give up your sushi and sashimi, Teng Bespoke simply has a vegetarian solution for you.

This Japanese restaurant does a 5-Kind Sashimi set of fake meat with all the freshness and toughness of the real thing, along with Japanese Gyoza dumplings filled with springy mushrooms.

Star sushi options include the Avocado Maki, a selectable mouthful or creamy avocado covered with mock shrimp.

Teng Bespoke is located at 91 Bencoolen Street, # 01-50 Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652, p. +65 6337 7050.

Open Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Sat-Sun 11:30 am - 10:00 pm.

VEGANBURG

Meatless does not mean tasteless, as VeganBurg wants to prove.

This San Francisco-based chain brings its signature organic sandwiches and soy-based pastries to Singapore, much juicier and juicier than the stuff you get at McDonalds.

Get your comfort food fix with hearty burgers like Char-Grilled Satay and Hawaiian Teriyaki, and make it into a meal with a side of Shrooms Pops or Creamy Garlic Fries.

VeganBurg is located at 44 Jalan Eunos, Singapore 419502, p. +65 6844 6868.

Open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

SMOOCHT

Run by the people behind Brownice, Smoocht offers scoops of vegan ice cream.

Their creamy treats contain less than 5 percent fat, thanks to the fact that they are handmade from organic brown crystal rice, evaporated sugar cane juice and real fruit.

Enjoy classic flavors such as Matcha and Earl Gray, or fill yourself without guilt with one of their ice cream cakes.

Smoocht has two points of sale in Singapore. Smoocht (Sin Ming) is located at 8 Sin Ming Road, # 01-03 Sin Ming Center, Singapore 575628, p. +65 6456 6431.

Open Mon-Thu & Sat 12 pm-10 pm, Fri-Sat 12 pm-10.30 pm.

Smoocht (Jurong East) is located at 319 Jurong East Street 31 # 01-58, Singapore 600319, +65 6266 6591.

Open Mon-Thu & Sat 12 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat 12 pm-9.30 pm.

VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE

THE BOTANICAL

This elegant, light-filled restaurant welcomes guests of all tastes, whether you are vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian.

The Botanic strives for organic, sustainable products that end up in delicious fusion creations on your plate.

Feast on the smoked eggplant ($ 20) dressed with black bean sauce and curry leaf, or bite into some Ricotta Dumplings ($ 25) and enjoy a burst of pomelo and pumpkin seed miso in your mouth.

The Botanic is located at # 01-22A Raffles City Shopping Center, 252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103, p. +65 9827 0131.

Open Sun-Wed 11.30 am - 11 pm, Thu-Sat 11:30 am - 11:30 am.

THE GARDEN CLUB

This CBD escape on the roof is the perfect place for a vegetable lunch or after work drinks.

Located at the top of OUE Downtown Gallery, The Garden Club offers a vegetable-topped menu with hearty main courses such as the Vegetable Ragu Fettucine ($ 15) and Quinoa Porridge with Grilled Butternut ($ 12), along with quick serving dishes for those in a hurry.

Go to this airy terrace at night for cocktails and healthy snacks.

The Garden Club is located at 6A Shenton Way, OUE Downtown Gallery # 05-01, Singapore 068815, p. +65 6971 8265.

Open Mon-Fri 10 AM to noon. Closed on weekends.

THE LIVE CAFÉ

The Living Café, the brainchild of master nutritionist Dana Heather, offers raw food and dishes made with zero red meat, dairy and refined sugar.

Give your body some loving attention with nourishing grub such as the Sesame Crusted Organic Tofu Burger ($ 18) and the Zucchini Lasagne ($ 16.50), an aromatic affair of taco 'meat', macadamia cheese and creamy cashew mayo.

Those with alternative dietary restrictions are also welcome - the menu offers gluten-free bread and nut-free options.

The Living Café is located at 779 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 269758, p. +65 6468 4482.

Open Mon-Tue 10 am - 7 pm, Wed - Fri 10 am - 8 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am - 8 pm.

POLLEN

Nestled in a lush corner of Gardens by the Bay, Pollen serves its own garden with beautifully gilded greens with a French-Mediterranean focus.

This elegant restaurant offers special vegetarian and vegan menus, along with vegetable 'stories' created around the culinary adventures of chef Steve Allen.

Let chef Allen surprise you with Sea & Sand, an intriguing brew of zucchini, seaweed, carrot and fennel, or enjoy a hearty Pearl Barley Risotto with breathtaking views of the Marina Bay skyline.

Pollen is located on the Flower Dome, # 01-09 Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953, p. +65 6604 9988.

Open Wed-Mon 12.00-14.30, 18.00-21.30. Closed Tues.

MOOSEHEAD

Moosehead Kitchen-Bar modestly describes itself as "elevated street food," and it shines with its unpretentious yet creative fare.

The Middle Eastern-inspired menu abounds with vegetarian dishes, from a meze plate ($ 24) with olives, feta and flatbread to the Pumpkin Ravioli ($ 18) topped with Greek yogurt and burnt butter.

Moosehead Kitchen & Bar is located at Telok Ayer Street 110, Singapore 068579, p. +65 6636 8055.

Open Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Sun closed.

VERDE KITCHEN

Verde Kitchen from Hilton Singapore keeps the trend of healthy food strong with a top class gluten-free, vegetarian and raw food options.

98 percent of the menu items are completely recreated with local ingredients, including greens from the hotel's own vertical garden - so you know that everything is as fresh as it gets.

With their unique Impossible meat creations, such as Thai Basil Impossible ™ Meat Balls ($ 26) or Impossible ™ Meat Rissoles Pasta ($ 26) made with gluten-free corn fusilli, you don't even have to give up your meaty solution.

Verde Kitchen is located at L2 Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238883, p. +65 6730 3397.

Open Mon-Sat 10.3am-16.30pm (only desserts and drinks served from 14.30pm.) Closed Sun.

Humped

Humpback Whale is promised for its lush oysters and tasty cocktails, but it has a spread or equally delicious vegetarian nosh.

Combine your tipple with something fresh from the 'Garden' section of the menu, with plates such as caramelized cauliflower ($ 17) thrown with brown butter and Burrata ($ 20) with sourdough and pine nuts.

Humpback is located at 20 Bukit Pasoh Rd, p. +65 9772 9896.

Open Mon-Thu 5 pm - 11 pm, Fri 3 pm - 11 pm, Sat 12 pm - 11 pm, Sun 12 pm - 5 pm.

BEES KNEES @ THE GARAGE

Set in Singapore's botanical gardens, Bees' Knees is an oath or lush landscape and a chill vibes.

Refuel after a walk in the gardens with the refreshing Veggie Goat Salad ($ 16) - a nutritious medley or quinoa, caramelized goat cheese and roasted pumpkin - or the Shrooms Pizza ($ 25), a paradise for mushroom lovers or truffle bechamel and fried mushrooms.

Good news for keto fans: gluten-free spaghetti and carbohydrate-free salad are also available on request.

The Bees' Knees is located at 50 Cluny Park Rd, Singapore 257488, p. +65 9815 3213.

Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.