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10 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Singapore

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Ten vegetarian and vegan kitchens across the island, from Little India to Holland Village, with what each serves.

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Peranakan-Thai Vegetarian

Whole Earth

Tanjong Pagar

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Whole Earth brings Peranakan and Thai influences to a plant-based menu centred on vegetables, legumes, mushrooms and grains. Its signature selection includes shiitake-based Nonya Penang Rendang, a monkeyhead mushroom-and-broccoli Enchanted Forest, and the vegetable-led Sambal King.

Menu highlights

  • Nonya Penang Rendang — Shiitake mushroom marinated with Peranakan herbs and spices.
  • Enchanted Forest — Monkeyhead mushroom and broccoli with angelica root and wolfberries.
  • Penang Rendang — A plant-based take on the classic rendang using shiitake mushroom, the restaurant's signature dish.
  • Sambal King — A house-made sambal dish showcasing the restaurant's Peranakan-Thai influences.

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Japanese-European Vegetarian Fine Dining

Joie by Dozo

Orchard

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Joie by Dozo is a meatless restaurant on Orchard Central's upper level, presenting a modern creative gastronomic format rather than a conventional meat-free café menu. Its own site positions the experience around meatless cuisine and offers restaurant gift vouchers for the dining room.

Menu highlights

  • Mushroom "Steak" — Made from monkey head mushroom, a signature dish frequently singled out by reviewers.
  • Carrot Sashimi — A raw-style vegetarian starter mimicking traditional sashimi presentation.
  • Truffle Vegetable Garden — A composed vegetable dish from the set dinner menu.
  • Liquid Gnocchi — An inventive textural dish highlighted in food blogger reviews.
Mediterranean Vegetarian

Original Sin

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Holland Village

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Original Sin's 2025 rebirth has retained a vegetarian Mediterranean identity while moving the listing to Chip Bee Gardens near Holland Village. The restaurant publishes both food and wine menus, and its setting combines alfresco mosaic tables with an indoor candlelit dining room.

Menu highlights

  • Mezze Platter — A shared starter spanning several Mediterranean vegetarian dips and bites.
  • Magic Mushroom — A signature mushroom dish frequently mentioned by returning diners.
  • Roasted Cauliflower — A well-regarded vegetable-forward main.
  • Haloumi — A grilled cheese starter popular on the à la carte menu.

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Creative Modern Vegetarian

Elemen

Marina Centre

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Elemen's Millenia Walk restaurant gives diners a fully vegetarian multi-course option in Marina Centre, while the group also maintains outlets in Paya Lebar and Woodlands. The official location page publishes separate lunch and dinner sittings for the Millenia Walk restaurant.

Menu highlights

  • Sizzling Quinoa Brown Rice — A hearty, health-forward signature dish reflecting Elemen's modern vegetarian approach.
  • Wild Mushroom Dishes — A recurring category on the menu showcasing varied mushroom preparations.
  • Golden Pumpkin and Glutinous Rice Hotpot — A comforting fusion dish blending Chinese and Western techniques.
  • Bento Boxes and Seasonal Set Menus — Rotating set meals that highlight Elemen's seasonal creativity.

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South Indian Vegetarian

Komala Vilas

Little India

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Komala Vilas is a long-running Little India vegetarian institution whose heritage registry entry records service to the neighbourhood since 1947. The restaurant is known for preserving original recipes, stone grinders and workshops on idly and dosai, giving its South Indian menu a strong historical context.

Menu highlights

  • Masala Dosai — A South Indian rice-and-lentil crepe, a staple order at this Little India institution.
  • Vegetable Pulao with Paneer Tikka — A rice dish paired with grilled paneer, part of the dine-in menu.
  • Andhra Thali Plate — A large variety platter of South Indian dishes noted for its generous portions.
  • Coconut Rice — A classic South Indian rice preparation on the regular menu.

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Organic Vegan Cafe

Cultivate Cafe

Tanjong Pagar

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Cultivate is a 100% vegan, gluten-free and GMO-free restaurant inside Maxwell Reserve Singapore. Its menu ranges from classic hummus and organic salads to pasta, risotto, Pad Thai rice noodles and nutrient-focused Earth Bowls, with plant-based, gluten-free desserts alongside them.

Menu highlights

  • Whole Roasted Portobello Mushroom — With sun-dried tomatoes, caramelised onions, sumac and butterbean mash.
  • Vegan Earth Bowl — Organic quinoa, broccolini, avocado, seasonal vegetables and Goma dressing.
  • Gluten-Free Pizzetta with Cashew Milk Mozzarella — A signature dish combining sundried tomato sauce and roasted heirloom tomatoes with dairy-free cheese.
  • Earth Bowl — A wellness-focused vegan bowl highlighted by reviewers and content creators.

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Japanese Vegetarian

Herbivore

Middle Road

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Herbivore focuses on pure vegetarian Japanese and Western-style cooking at Fortune Centre. It offers a useful specialist alternative for diners looking beyond generic meat-free dishes: the restaurant identifies its menu as vegetarian Japanese and Western cuisine and traces its origins to Zen Japanese Vegetarian Restaurant in 2010.

Menu highlights

  • Vegetarian Sushi — A core category on Herbivore's extensive Japanese vegetarian menu.
  • Spicy Ramen — A well-reviewed noodle dish on the restaurant's broad menu.
  • Vegetarian Shabu Shabu — A hotpot-style dish adapted for a fully vegetarian menu.
  • Avocado Maki — A simple roll frequently singled out as a highlight by reviewers.

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Vegan Vietnamese

The Kind Bowl

Orchard

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The Kind Bowl makes Vietnamese-inspired food entirely plant-based, pairing a light, modern setting with bowls, pho and cold noodles. The restaurant's own material highlights The Kind Pho and a BBQ Delight cold noodle bowl, while its menu philosophy is built around sustainable ingredients and accessible ethical eating.

Menu highlights

  • The Kind Pho — A plant-based Vietnamese-inspired pho highlighted by the restaurant.
  • BBQ Delight — A plant-based cold noodle bowl featured in the restaurant's customer material.
  • Saigon Delight — A dish featuring grilled OMNI luncheon meat, BBQ soy slices and Vietnamese ham alternatives.
  • Crazy Baguette (Banh Mi) — A plant-based take on the classic Vietnamese sandwich.

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Vegetarian

Merle & Co

Lentor

Merle & Co is a fully meat-free Lentor Modern café with vegetarian and vegan food, and an explicitly allium-free, alcohol-free kitchen. The menu format spans freshly baked pastries, coffee and signature drinks, pasta, pizza, burritos and waffles, making it a practical North-side option for mixed daytime visits.

Menu highlights

  • Fresh pasta and pizzas — Handcrafted mains listed alongside burritos and café dishes.
  • Golden Belgian waffles — Crisp waffles served with artisan gelato.

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