Vegetarian and vegan food is often misunderstood as boring, when there are actually so many options available in Singapore, that cover multiple cuisines. Whether you’re a plant-based eater or looking to take your vegetarian friend out for a meal, our list of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Singapore has got you covered.
Ranging from hearty Korean fare to Japanese cuisine, there’s a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Singapore. These are the best places to check out.
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If you’re a believer in the animal-free diet, these restaurants have got you covered with their meatless food that promises to be just as flavourful. Many vegetarian restaurants even offer a selection of vegan dishes! The following are what we think are the best vegetarian restaurants in Singapore.
LingZhi Vegetarian Restaurant prides itself on its menu of innovative dishes, made with fresh and organic ingredients. A must-try is their Firecracker Monkey Head Mushroom ($24++), a take on the Sichuan la zi ji. Otherwise, get the Vegetarian Satay Served In Fresh Pineapple ($20++) which is equally delicious as it is aesthetically pleasing.
This vegetarian Chinese restaurant in Singapore also serves A La Carte Lunch Buffet (from $18.80++) and A La Carte Dinner Buffet (from $28.80++). The lunch buffet gets you vegetarian dim sum and classic Chinese dishes such as Sweet and Sour Vegetarian Meat, while the dinner buffet gets you an additional choice of soup for each person. Do note that a minimum of two diners is required per table.
Address: 541 Orchard Road, #05-01, Liat Towers, Singapore 238881
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Tel: 6734 3788
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LingZhi Vegetarian Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
My personal favourite vegetarian restaurant on the list is The Boneless Kitchen, a social enterprise focused on Korean food in Singapore.
If you’re here in a group, be sure to get the Budae Jeongol ($38.90), a vegetarian army stew that comes loaded with tofu, rice cakes, mock ham, mock sausages, and instant noodles. Meanwhile, the Kimbap ($9.90), a Korean rice roll snack, and Kimchi Bulgogi Fries ($11.90) make for moreish bites. The restaurant also does single-portion mains such as Dolsot Bibimbap ($11.90) and Japchae ($11.90) that are sure to fill you up.
Address: 1 Irving Place, #01-31, The Commerze @ Irving, Singapore 369546
Opening hours: Daily 11:15am to 9pm
Tel: 8457 6464
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The Boneless Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Located in a coffee shop within Upper Serangoon, Li Wei Vegetarian is best known for their meatless take on local dishes, served at wallet-friendly prices.
Crowd favourites include their Sweet and Sour Lion Mane Mushroom Rice ($6), which comes with sweet and sour mock pork. Meanwhile, if you’re feeling peckish, their Vegetarian Fried Oyster and Vegetarian Fried Carrot Cake make for great sharing bites, affordably priced at around $6. This place is certainly worth checking out for vegetarian versions of our familiar favourites.
Address: 151 Serangoon North Avenue 1, #01-41, Chang Cheng Mee Wah Coffeeshop, Singapore 550151
Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 7:30am to 8pm, Sun 7:30am to 7:30pm
Tel: 9786 4741
Li Wei Vegetarian is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Yet another eatery for vegetarian food in Singapore is Bodhi Deli, situated within Fortune Centre, a food haven for plant-based eaters. Their menu is easy on the wallet, with most dishes priced around $5.
Noodle-lovers will surely enjoy their Lor Mee ($4.90) and Mee Pok ($4.90). Otherwise, if you’re feeling like something more nutritious, consider their Pumpkin Porridge ($4.50), thick and creamy from its use of pumpkin.
Address: 190 Middle Road, #03-26A, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 10:30am to 7pm
Tel: 9005 6968
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Bodhi Deli is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
I’m someone who’s perfectly fine with having my mala without meat, as I feel like carbs and vegetables make greater vehicles for the piquant sauce. Here at vegetarian restaurant Green On Earth, you can enjoy a flavourful, meatless Mala Xiang Guo, with ingredients going for $3 per 100g. Do note that a minimum order of $10 is required.
Their menu also sees an extensive array of mains, from Sichuan-inspired dishes such as Si Chuan Boiled Fish ($35) to local favourites such as Hokkien Mee ($8.90).
Address: 386 Upper Bukit Timah Road, The Rail Mall, Singapore 678043
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6769 2230
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Green On Earth is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
For some of the best Japanese vegetarian food in Singapore, check out Herbivore Japanese Vegetarian Restaurant, tucked within Fortune Centre. This restaurant is decked in dark wooden tables, with pops of botany that add to its classy vibes.
Their Katsu Curry ($18++) is highly recommended, with a mock meat cutlet that’s said to be as good as the real deal. If you’re a sushi lover, check out their Avocado Roll Maki ($15++) which comes topped with creamy slices of avocado. Otherwise, they have a sashimi selection comprising Salmon Sashimi ($9++), Tuna Sashimi ($9++), and more!
Address: 190 Middle Road, #01-13/14, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9pm
Tel: 6333 1612
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Herbivore Japanese Vegetarian Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
We last featured Gokul Vegetarian Restaurant in our Little India Food Guide, as it’s one of the best restaurants for Indian vegetarian food in Singapore They’re best known for their Soup Kambing ($7++), which highlights a flavourful broth made with over 20 spices.
Expand your Indian cuisine repertoire with their selection of authentic dishes, including the Aloo Gobi ($10++), consisting of potatoes and cauliflower fried in spices, or the Paneer Makhni ($11), featuring cottage cheese in a rich and tangy sauce.
Address: 19 Upper Dickson Road, Singapore 207478
Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6396 7769
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Gokul Vegetarian Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re like me, a sucker for Indonesian food, consider Warung Ijo—a vegetarian restaurant in Singapore specialising in Indonesian fare. They have a selection of traditional rice dishes such as the Nasi Padang ($14.50), Petai Fried Rice ($12.50), and Spam Fried Rice ($13.50), as well as noodle dishes including Bakmi Ayam with Kolo Mee ($11.50) and Satay Bee Hoon ($11.50).
You can also pair these dishes with delectable vegetarian sides such as Gado Gado ($12.90) and Satay Peanut ($11.90).
Address: 601 Macpherson Road, #01-61, Grantal Mall, Singapore 368242
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 3:30pm, 4:30pm to 9pm
Tel: 8857 8600
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Warung Ijo is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
I’ve been to nomVnom Bistro multiple times, as I’m a big fan of their vegetarian burger selections, which are equally satisfying without the meat. My personal favourite is the QQ Cheezy ($11.90++), which stars a mushroom patty, topped with house-made cashew cream.
Apart from its burgers, bread-lovers will surely enjoy the Monkey King Truffle Pizza ($20.90++), with mushrooms, truffle mayo, truffle oil, and vegan cheese atop wholemeal crust. If not, there are pasta and rice dishes available, such as the Spinach Linguine ($13.90++) and Toon Rendang Rice ($11.90++).
Website | Full list of locations
nomVnom Bistro is not a halal-certified eatery.
Situated within Sunshine Plaza is Teng Bespoke Vegetarian Restaurant, another restaurant best known for vegetarian Japanese food in Singapore. Their sushi selections are a crowd favourite, including the Mixed Sashimi Maki ($17.90++) and Tempura Kinoko Maki ($19.90++).
If noodles are your preferred carb, consider the Cha Soba ($13.90++), especially refreshing in Singapore’s heat. Otherwise, their Tom Yum Udon ($16.90++) makes for a great alternative, with chewy udon noodles cooked in a tangy tom yum sauce.
Address: 91 Bencoolen Street, #01-50, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9pm
Tel: 6337 7050
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Teng Bespoke Vegetarian Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Lotus Vegetarian was started by Ms Rebecca Lee, a housewife with a passion for cooking vegetarian fare. Their menu features mostly Chinese cuisine, with Hakka delicacies to boot, such as the Truffled Hakka Abacus Trio ($12.80++). This dish sees yam, sweet potato, and Chinese yam abacus seeds tossed in truffle oil.
Late last year, the restaurant also began dishing out a new selection of vegetarian dim sum. This includes Veggie Siew Mai Dumplings ($4.70++) and Veggie BBQ Soya-meat Buns ($4.70++), a meatless play on our favourite siew mai and char siew bao.
Address: 201 Balestier Road, Level 2 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Singapore, Singapore 329926
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6254 0090
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Lotus Vegetarian is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
SHU Vegetarian is a popular vegetarian restaurant chain in Singapore, where you can get vegetarian food zi char style. Their signatures include a meatless Crispy Cereal Prawn ($12++/$19.60++/$27.30++), which comes with heaps of addictive fried cereal. You can also expect zi char classics such as Sweet & Sour Meat ($12++/$18.50++/$25.10++) and an assortment Omelette (from $7.60+) dishes, all perfect to go with rice. Apart from their main branch at Jalan Kayu, this restaurant has multiple outlets peppered across the island too.
Website | Full list of locations
SHU Vegetarian is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
If you want to see what a plant-based butcher looks like, head over to Love Handle, said to be the the first of its kind in Asia. Taking over the spot where 8ASH used to be, Love Handle serves up vegan fusion food, as well as retail meatless ingredients for you to bring home and cook! Try the Pulled Rendang Burger ($16++), which is made from Green Rebel Beef Rendang and an Indonesian-style rempah. The result is a sweet and spicy burger that closely resembles pulled meat. We recommend sitting at the counter, so you can marvel at how your food is prepared.
Address: 8 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069788
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 11am to 10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am to 10:30pm, Sun 10am to 6pm
Tel: 8886 7112
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Love Handle is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Modern vegetarian restaurant elemen reimagines plant-based dining with beautifully plated dishes, serving up an affordable course menu that is akin to a fine-dining restaurant. Their five-course ($28.80++) and eight-course ($33.80++) sets are great value for money, featuring creative and diverse entries such as Salted Egg Pasta, Seaweed Tempura Tofu with Avocado Roll, and the ever-popular Wild Mushroom with White Truffle Pizza. Do take note that you will have to make a reservation on their website.
Website | Full list of outlets
elemen is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
With three locations across Singapore, Real Food is an atas vegetarian restaurant chain in Singapore that’s committed to dish out delicious food for the health-conscious. The menu is extremely specific, and lists out the macro-nutritional content in each item, and also points out the potential allergens. Go back to basics with the Margherita ($19.80), which sees a sourdough pie topped with fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. Real Food also has an all-day breakfast menu, which comprises delights such as the Fried Pumpkin Carrot Cake ($10.80) and Sweet Pumpkin Pancakes ($12.80).
Website | Full list of locations
Real Food is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
If you’re in the mood for animal-free Mediterranean food, Original Sin has got your back with a fully vegetarian Italian and Mediterranean fusion menu that is worth the splurge. Boasting a spacious, airy al-fresco concept, this restaurant feels like it was taken right off the streets of Europe. Start off with the Mezze Platter (from $28), featuring an assortment of dips and appetisers to share, and move on to their crowd-favourite mains such as the Impossible Pasta ($31) that presents lifelike prawns and squid, and the Moussaka ($30), a traditional Greek dish featuring eggplant and potatoes in bechamel sauce.
Address: #01-62 Jalan Merah Saga, Blk 43, Singapore 278115
Opening hours: Daily 11:45am to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
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Original Sin is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Vegan restaurants are a subset of vegetarian restaurants, and these restaurants go the extra mile to provide food that is free of all animal products. Here are the best vegan restaurants around Singapore that offer fully animal-free food.
VeganBurg pioneered the vegan burger scene in Singapore, opening in 2011 with its menu of scrumptious plant-based burgers. To suit the local palate, they’ve come up with a Chilli Krab Burg (from $13.90) which features a gluten-free mock patty, slathered with chilli crab sauce, alongside farm-fresh veggies and creamy aioli.
Having been here a few times, my personal favourite is the Cracked Mayo Burger (from $9.90), with tangy vegan mayonnaise atop a plant-protein patty. While you’re here, be sure to get some Seaweed Fries ($2.90) and Sizzlin’ Broccoli ($2.90) to go along with your burgers.
Address: 44 Jalan Eunos, Singapore 419502
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 9pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6844 6868
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VeganBurg is not a halal-certified eatery.
Hidden away in the basement of Havelock II is Genesis Vegan Restaurant, one of the best vegan restaurants in Singapore which offers local, Korean, and Italian classics. The Lasagne ($13.90) replaces the usual ground beef bolognese with brown lentils and cashew sauce, while the Chicken Rice ($9.90) makes ingenious use of fresh beancurd sheets to replicate chicken meat. The small eatery also sells seasonal products and bakes such as rice dumplings and CNY cookies, so give them a visit when it’s approaching these Chinese festivals!
Address: 2 Havelock Road, #B1-01, Havelock II, Singapore 059763
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm, Fri 11am to 3pm
Tel: 6438 7118
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Genesis Vegan Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
The Geylang district is home to a lot of good food—zi char, dim sum, hokkien mee—but if you’re looking for vegetarian/vegan options, your choices might be limited. Luckily, you can now visit Makan Vegan, which is an all-new coffeeshop with vegan renditions of your favourite Singaporean dishes! Try the Fried Chicken Nasi Lemak ($9), or go for their popular Money Cai Topped Rice ($8). The coffee and tea here is also vegan-friendly, with the Kopi-Oat and Teh-Oat both sold at $2.30 each.
Address: 216 Syed Alwi Road, 4, Singapore 207753
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 2:45pm, 4:45pm to 9:30pm
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Makan Vegan is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Located right outside Sixth Avenue MRT Station is The Living Cafe, an eatery that primarily focuses on raw vegan dishes that are so tasty, you won’t even feel like you’re eating healthy.
The Zucchini Lasagne ($23++) is one of their best-sellers, where slices of zucchini “pasta” are layered with a macadamia cheese bechamel, house-made pesto, and fresh tomatoes to create a pretty delicious take on the Italian classic. Aside from this, the menu has a few Buddha bowls that are easy picks for a quick lunch, or all-day brunch options perfect for a lazy weekend. Those who want something light to share can try their Vegan ‘Goats Cheese’ Rolls ($18++), made with macadamia cheese.
Address: 779 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269758
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 6pm
Tel: 9735 9404
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The Living Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
One of the most popular vegan food places in Singapore, Saute-san serves a fusion of Japanese, Korean and Western cuisines. Apart from its comprehensive selection of mains, sides, drinks, and desserts, this restaurant is also halal-certified!
Here, you can expect meatless alternatives of comfort dishes, such as Truffle Shiitake Aglio Olio ($16.50+) and King Oyster Katsu Japanese Curry Rice ($18.90+). They also fry up a mean Orh Luak ($13.90+), which you can zhng-up with their Mala Orh Luak ($17.90+) and Kimchi Orh Luak ($15.90+) selections.
Address: 180 Kitchener Road, #03-23/24, City Square Mall, Singapore 208539
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8788 4284
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Saute-san is a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re looking for a date night-friendly vegan restaurant in Singapore, you won’t go wrong with Cultivate Cafe. This beautiful restaurant in the CBD offers quality vegan nosh, from sandwiches and salads to hearty mains. Try their Gluten-Free Pizzetta ($32++), topped with sun-dried tomato sauce, roasted heirloom tomatoes, cashew milk mozzarella, chilli oil, and rocket leaves. Otherwise, they also have a Vegan Burger ($35++), featuring portobello mushrooms and charred roasted peppers!
Address: 2 Cook Street, Maxwell Reserve, Singapore 078857
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Tel: 8866 0159
Cultivate Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
West-siders looking for a vegan restaurant to dine at can head to WellSmoocht in Jurong East. The cafe offers vegan alternatives to your usual brunch dishes and Western options, and also serves vegan ice cream and waffles for dessert.
They’re well-known for their thin-crust pizzas, so we recommend ordering these to share. The Truffle Porcini Funghi Pizza ($22++) is one of their bestsellers, where a crisp pizza base is topped with an umami mushroom medley, including shimeji mushrooms grown in-house.
Address: 319 Jurong East Street 31, #01-58, Singapore 600319
Opening hours: Sun, Tue-Thurs 12pm to 9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6266 5691
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WellSmoocht is not a halal-certified eatery.
iVegan specialises in vegan food that’s healthy, made with whole foods, and has no MSG. Everything is prepped with olive oil as well, so you’re definitely getting those healthy fats in. Their Kimchi Tofu Soup (from $8.90++) is a great starter—a delicious, plant-based take on kimchi jjigae that’s loaded with mushrooms and silken tofu. For mains, get their Veg Ramen ($12.90++), made with la mian and a selection of Chinese greens, as well as mushrooms. They also have mala xiang guo that’s vegan here too, priced from $9.90.
Address: 301 Upper Thomson Road, #01-109, Thomson Plaza, Singapore 574408
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6513 1790
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iVegan is not a halal-certified eatery.
The Kind Bowl serves vegan Vietnamese food across two restaurant outlets in Singapore: Killiney Road and Northpoint City. A signature dish is The Kind Pho ($12.80++), which stars smooth rice noodles in an umami-laden broth, topped with meatless seitan (wheat protein), grilled oyster mushrooms, beansprouts, fresh herbs, and lime. If you’re up for banh mi instead, try their Saigon Delight ($17.20++), made with OMNI luncheon “meat”, house-made walnut mushroom pate, fresh pickles, and herbs.
Killiney Road outlet
Address: 71 Killiney Road, Singapore 239527
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am to 9:30pm
Yishun outlet
Address: 930 Yishun Ave 2, B1-46 Northpoint City North Wing, Singapore 769098
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Tel: 9711 7572
Website
The Kind Bowl is not a halal-certified eatery.
Whether you’re craving zi char or a belly-warming army stew, our list of 25 vegetarian and vegan food options in Singapore has got you covered.
In other exciting food news, Sarawak Mega Fair is set to launch at Suntec City from 16 October to 19 October 2025! You can also check out the new Dona Manis and Sembawang Confectionery pop-up at Jewel Changi Airport, happening till February 2026.
Feature images adapted from @cweizhi, @zehbeehoon, @yuanoeij, @vegetarianfoodgram, and FRan via Google Maps