Top 10 Vegetarian Eateries in Singapore

Singapore has been my home for over seven years.  When I first came to Singapore, I heard a lot of people tell me that it is tough to be a vegetarian/vegan in Singapore.  After living here for long enough, I found this simply was not true.  Therefore, I created Hungry Ang Mo to document all the amazing food that can be found in Singapore.

This list below is my unbiased opinion on the best vegetarian food that one can find in Singapore, please consider, I have reviewed literally almost everywhere (around 450 eateries) in Singapore.  This is not one of those lists that people create just to get views, without actually knowing about the subject they are talking about.

 

So without further delay, lets start from 10th and work our way down:-

**Note - Updated as of 6/05/2016** 

  
10th Zen Fut Sai Kai Vegetarian Restaurant

The incredible Kum Loo Wanton ($6.00), served with sweet & sour dipping sauce.

Upon stepping into Zen Fut Sai Kai, customers will get the distinct feeling of being taken back in time.  This restaurant opened in 1953, and the interior design and menu have remained completely unchanged since then.  The wantons are a must.  Crispy, fresh and absolutely delicious - Without question the best wantons in Singapore.  The owners (which are currently the third generation of the grandmother who originally opened the place) are the typical Cantonese style characters, which certainly makes it an experience to eat there.  This restaurant is living proof that Little India doesn't just have great Indian food!

Why go?
Kum Loo Wanton, Sap Kum Sugar Cane Flower Soup, Kwai Hou Loo Mee

Onion/Garlic?
No
 
Full Review
Here

Zen Fut Sai Kai Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: 147 Kitchener Road
Contact: 62912350
Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 10.00am - 9.30pm.  Monday closed (unless day is 1st & 15th)


9th Yi Xin Vegetarian Food

The mouth-watering Chili Fish ($7.00) from Yi Xin

Lots of good vegetarian places can be found in Chinatown, but this is by far the best. They have a menu for cheaper priced foods, and one with more expensive dishes. Having tried a lot of them, all are really impressive.  The stable (everyday) meal for most Singaporeans is economic rice and dishes, and I must say the best economic rice (in terms of variety and quality) that I have tried was at Yi Xin.  If you're anywhere near Chinatown, this is a place you should be going to!  Be warned, this place can get feverishly busy during the peak eating times, and seats can be hard to come by!

Why go?
 Olive Fried Rice, Chili Fish, Satay, Economic Rice and Dishes

Onion/Garlic?
No 

Full Review
Here

Yi Xin Vegetarian Food
Location: 39 Temple Street, Inside Coffee Shop.
Contact: 62259026
Opening Hours: 8am-10pm


8th Bespoke Japanese Vegetarian Dining

What a visual display on the table, this is the Green Tea Soba Set ($18.00)

When you feel like trying out a different cuisine, then I highly recommend heading down to Bespoke Vegetarian.  This restaurant is serving exclusively Japanese vegetarian food, which makes it the only one of its kind in Singapore.  I highly recommend their sushi and noodle soup dishes, which are the items I regularly order when visiting.  The ambience and atmosphere of this eatery is excellent, making it perfect for gatherings or special occasions.  Definitely a place you must visit when eating in Singapore!

Why go?
 Avacado Maki, Green Tea Soba, Gai Lan Sesame Sauce, Unagi Maki

Onion/Garlic?
No 
 
Full Review
Here

Bespoke Japanese Vegetarian Dining
Location: 91 Bencoolen Street, #01-50 Sunshine Plaza
Contact: 63377050
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am-3.00pm & 5.30pm-10.00pm  


7th Komala Vilas Vegetarian Restaurant

A fireworks display of food placed on a banana leaf, the Dosai Set Meal ($7.50)

  The Komala Vilas chain of restaurants have occupied Singapore for over 60 years, which in the ever changing landscape of Singapore, is quite incredible. What Komala Vilas offers the customer is traditional South Indian delights, set in an authentic eating ambiance, which makes you feel like you've been whisked away to a side street of India. Fork and spoon hinder the eating enjoyment of this food, simply grab it with your right hand and enjoy!

Why go?
Bhattura, Rice Meal, Kothu Parottta, Medhu Vadai, Dosai

 Onion/Garlic?
Yes 

Full Review
Here

Komala Vilas Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: 76 Serangoon Road
Contact: 62943294
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun: 7am – 10.30pm

 6th Fill-a-Pita

A little parcel packed with flavour, the Falafel Pita ($5.50)

If you're looking for amazing Middle Eastern food in Singapore that is totally 100% vegetarian, then Fill-a-Pita is a must try.  Egyptian-born owner Hassan offers mouth-watering pita's, with the fava bean pita being my particular favourite (especially with the chilli cranked up higher).  Not only is the food excellent, but Hassan manages to make every customer feel like long lost friends.  This eatery usually serves the business crowd (hence the opening hours), but is open on Saturdays as well.

Why go?
 Fava Bean Pita, Falafel Pita, Koshari Rice

Onion/Garlic?
Yes, but NGO options exist

Full Review 
Here

Fill-a-Pita
Location: 3 Pickering Street, Nankin Row, 01-29
Contact: 98351446
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00am-3.00pm.  Sat 12.30pm-2.30pm.  Sunday closed.
 

5th Tanaka Vegetarian Food

Chicken Rice ($3.00) - The rice is so incredibly fragrant.

Life can be tough for vegetarians living in the West of Singapore.  But you can take comfort in knowing that arguably the best vegetarian stall exists in the West.  Mr Goh has been successfully running vegetarian stalls in Singapore for over 30 years now - But it is his Tanaka stall which is his most successful.  Both Mr Goh and his wife work meticulously to ensure all food served to customers is as faultless as possible.  This stall even gives away free food to all customers on certain days of the year, as they believe giving is far more rewarding than receiving.  One rare occasions they serve their famous nasi briyani, which is probably the best, if not one of the best dishes I have ever eaten in my life!

Why go?

 Chicken Rice, Nasi Briyani, Roasted Meat Rice, Hokkien Mee, Satay Bee Hoon
 

Onion/Garlic?

 No

Full Review

  Here

Tanaka Vegetarian Food
Location: Blk 445, Fajar Road, Fajar Shopping Centre
Contact: 90015798 
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 6.00am-8.30pm.  Monday 6.00am-1.00pm

4th Murugan Idli Shop

The amazing Masala Dosai ($3.60), the potato masala is so amazing I almost cried.

Although you might think that the must order dish at Murugan is their idli - You would be wrong.  Murugan has (in my opinion) the best masala dosai in Singapore, amazing.  Having said that, it is of course worth order their idli, which is what they are most famous for.  The dosai is fermented to the point of being slightly sour, it is crispy yet chewy at the same time.  But what is most amazing is the potato masala in the center - It has the texture of mashed potatoes almost, and is packed with amazing flavour.  I am salivating just thinking about their amazingly sinful food.

Why go?

 Masala Dosai, Idli, Ghee Podi Idli, Medhu Vadai

Onion/Garlic?

 Yes

Full Review

Here

Murugan Idli Shop
Location: 81 Syed Alwi Road
Contact: 62980858
Opening Hours: Daily 9.00am - 11.00pm

 

3rd Nature Vegetarian Delights

Spicy and sour, lip-smacking Banana Leaf Sambal Fish ($12.00)

In third place is this delightful Chinese vegetarian restaurant, 10 minutes walk from Serangoon station. The dish I adore the most from here is the claypot pig's trotter, the blend of vinegar, ginger, sugar is just delightful, and it has one of the best mock trotters that I have ever tried. Their banana leaf sambal fish is also incredible.  This restaurant has recently moved from its old location to Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre. Although prices may seem a little steep, it is well worth it.

Why go?
 Sambal Fish Hotplate, Claypot Pig's Trotter, Olive Fried Rice

Onion/Garlic?
No

Full Review
Here

Nature Vegetarian Delights
Location: Upp Serangoon Shopping Center, Level 4, #04-01 (new location)
Contact: 62868028
Opening Hours: 9am-9pm Daily. Closed on Monday.


2nd Divine Realm Vegetarian Restaurant

Consistently one of the best Chinese dishes I have ever eaten, the Sambal Petai with Eggplant ($10.00)

 If you want to consume truly the best Chinese vegetarian food in Singapore, then I have no doubt in my mind that Divine Realm is the place you must go.  There are so many excellent dishes to try, that you really can't go wrong.  Although a little inconvenient to get to, I can guarantee it won't be a wasted journey.  Whatever your fancy, whether it be rice, noodles, tze char vegetables, soups etc - You will find it here, and it is almost always excellent quality.

Why go?
 Sweet and Sour Pork, Roti John, Eggplant with Petai Bean, Claypot Vinegar Trotter, Indian Rojak, Olive Fried Rice, Any Noodle Dish

Onion/Garlic?
 No
 
Full Review
Here

Divine Realm Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: 501 Hougang Avenue 8, #01-630 
Contact: 63872058
Opening Hours: Daily 7:00am-9:30pm. Closed Wednesday.


1st Gokul Vegetarian Restaurant

The classic North Indian curry Malai Kofta ($8.50)

There wasn't much of a debate as to which was coming first. Since first writing this article back in 2010, Gokul has remained on the number 1 spot consistently for over six years now. It is a place I must have gone to around 50 times, and everytime I am in awe of how good the food is. The menu is vast, and having tried almost everything on it, I can honestly say every dish I have tried is above average - That is quite a feat. What's more impressive, is all dishes are without onion and garlic and 75% of their dishes are totally vegan.  This is not just an Indian restaurant.  The menu has over 500 dishes, from all cuisines such as Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai and Western.  This is one of the best restaurants in the world, you simply must go and experience it.

Why go?
 Chicken Tandoori Tikka, Palak Paneer, Baingan Bartha, Butter Chicken Masala, Malai Kofta, Chicken Kurma, Ayam Mesak Merah, Mysore Mutton, Char Kway Teow, Chicken Rice

Onion/Garlic?
No 

Full Review
Here

Gokul Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: 19 Upper Dickson Road
Contact: 63967769
Opening Hours: Daily 8.00am-10.30pm.


...Still want more?

Here are FIVE more wonderful eateries that didn't quite make it to the list:-

11.  North South East West Vegetarian Cuisine - Marine Parade
12.  Vegan Burg - Eunos
13.  Miao Shan Vegetarian - Serangoon
14.  Loving Hut - Eunos
15.  Water Drop Tea House - Punggol