13 Best Vegetarian And Vegan Places In Singapore

The best spots for plant-based foods in Singapore.

vegetarian vegan places singapore — Photos: Courtesy of ahimsa sanctuary; Wakamama

By Harper's BAZAAR Singapore - published 20 Jan 2025

Think eating out while on a vegan diet is restrictive? Hardly. With today’s tide turning as more people consider veganism, thanks to an increase in awareness of its health and environmental benefits, many restaurants are introducing vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes into their menus.

Here, we list the top vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants in Singapore that are far from the boring mushroom patties and green salads of the past.

1. ahimsa sanctuary

ahimsa sanctuary started as a cafe serving vegan food and drinks at a basement corner of a hospital. The cafe now occupies the first floor of a two-storey wellness sanctuary and continues to dish out delicious vegan mains, bagels, and grain bowls.

ahimsa sanctuary is located at 76 Neil Road, Singapore 088840. Tel: 8891 9642

2. Cultivate Cafe

As a gluten-free and GMO-free plant-based restaurant, Cultivate Cafe aims to inspire more widespread adoption of a vegan lifestyle through its hearty dishes. Crafted from fine organic ingredients sourced locally and beyond, this cafe offers dairy-free ice cream and desserts alongside poke bowls and salads.

Cultivate Cafe is located at Maxwell Reserve, 2 Cook Street, Singapore 078857. Tel: 8866 0159

3. Elemen

Elemen serves up flavourful vegetarian fusion food that draws inspiration from Chinese, Japanese and Italian cuisine. Although you can order a la carte, the best way to sample the dishes is to opt for the five-course or eight-course meal. With its innovative menu and modern presentation, it’s sure to please all.

Elemen has multiple locations. Visit their website for more information.

4. Ki Su Shoujin Omakase

Singapore has no shortage of omakase restaurants. But a vegetarian omakase restaurant? Now that’s far less common. Listed on the Michelin Guide 2024, Ki Su Shoujin Omakase is a vegetarian omakase restaurant that draws inspiration from French and Japanese cuisine. Choose from its carefully crafted lunch, dinner and kids menus, which feature inventive dishes that even non-vegetarians will be delighted by.

Ki Su Shoujin Omakase is located at #01-01, 60 Tras Street, Singapore 078999. Tel: 8522 6824

5. Lilac Oak

Tucked away in Dhoby Ghaut is Lilac Oak, a minimalistic cafe serving various vegan dishes like sandwiches, pasta, desserts, and even Korean bibimbap. Popular dishes not to be missed include the Peanut Tempeh sandwich, Orh Nee tart, and Gochujang Rosé Penne.

Lilac Oak is located at #01-01, 71 Oxley Rise, Singapore 238698. Tel: 9748 0018

6. Moon Chay Vegetarian

Serving authentic Vietnamese vegan cuisine, Moon Chay Vegetarian is helmed by owner Julia Nguyen with a team of experienced chefs from Ho Chi Minh City. The menu features stone bowl rice, spring rolls, and the signature Vietnamese phở. Not to be missed are also the bánh mì and lẩu, Vietnamese hotpot.

Moon Chay Vegetarian is located at #02-27/28 Fortune Centre, 190 Middle Road, Singapore 188979. Tel: 8197 8564

7. Moriya Izakaya

Placing a modern vegan twist on Japanese cuisine, Moriya Izakaya transforms the typically meat-heavy menu of izakayas into a plant-based experience. Fans of pub-style dining can delight in the selection of rice paper dumplings, tofu nuggets, and of course, sushi.

Moriya Izakaya is located at Level 2, 18 Pahang Street, Singapore 198615. Tel: 8043 2334

8. Original Sin

The first and only Mediterranean and Italian restaurant in Singapore, this cosy and nostalgic spot along Chip Bee Gardens features a wholesome menu of items such as vegetarian moussaka, vegan and vegetarian pizzas, and more.

Original Sin is located at #01-62 Block 43 Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, Holland Village, Singapore 278115. Tel: 6475 5605

9. Sauté-san

Sauté-san is the first halal-certified Japanese and Korean-inspired plant-based dining in Singapore. With a weekday lunch deal at just $12.90++ inclusive of a main and drink, this vegan restaurant promises a wallet-friendly delightful dining experience. The extensive menu of Asian dishes like ramen, udon, hotpot, and rice, alongside Italian pasta and pizzas, guarantees something for everyone.

Sauté-san is located at #B1-30 Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105. Tel: 9830 8582

10. Sufood

Sufood is a Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant that serves Italian-inspired food, with set menus ranging from five- to eight-course meals, featuring mains such as the chickpea rice burger with fries, and burdock root & cashew broth soup, all made healthy without artificial flavouring or MSG.

Sufood is located at #02-19 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103. Tel: 6333 5338

11. The Boneless Kitchen

Korean cuisine is notorious for being one of the most meat-heavy cuisines, which is why this meatless Korean restaurant is a welcome addition to the vegetarian food scene in Singapore. Dishes such as army stew and stir-fry fish cakes are comparably flavourful to other Korean restaurants in Singapore, proving that Korean food can be just as good without meat at pocket-friendly prices.

The Boneless Kitchen is located at #01-31, 1 Irving Place, Singapore 369546. Tel: 8457 6464

12. Wakamama

Wakamama is a vegan omakase restaurant founded by a chef and mother who strove to improve the health of her sons through the consumption of healthier foods. Her fermented creations include kombucha, sourdough, kimchi, sauerkraut, and natto, to name a few. Fans of fine dining can freely enjoy the oil-free and low-salt vegan omakase experience as a healthier alternative.

Wakamama is located at #02-15 ICON @ Pasir Panjang, 218 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118579. Tel: 8877 1753

13. Whole Earth

The only vegetarian restaurant to be awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016, this restaurant along Peck Seah Street serves up tasty home-style Peranakan-Thai vegetarian cuisine, with only natural ingredients, such as mushrooms in place of mock meat. Notable standouts include the oatmeal tofu and Penang Rendang, which are so good they are comparable to their original meat versions.

Whole Earth is located at 76 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079331. Tel: 6221 6583