Guilt-free indulgences that go beyond just eating meat-free
You’d be surprised how hard it is to find a vegetarian or vegan restaurant that’s actually healthy. Many people have chosen to go meat-free for health reasons, but find that a lot of the vegetarian options in Singapore are not necessarily very healthy.
To appeal to the meat-lovers, most vegan and vegetarian restaurants have included mock meat in their menu, and these meat alternatives tend to be highly processed and made of gluten and soy protein. Add the refined grains, the excess oil to enhance the flavors, sauces and desserts laden with sugar, and your meal is not very far from junk food.
We don’t think you should give up on vegetarian and vegan restaurants, though. A clean food revolution is taking over existing and new restaurants in Singapore. Whether you’re a vegetarian/vegan or you’re looking to eat healthier, here are seven restaurants to try that don’t skimp out on taste for wholesome nutrition:
Photo: Elemen
3. Elemen
You won’t find any mock meat in this restaurant. The vegetarian fusion menu at Elemen changes often, but their promise to serve tasty plant-based food using natural ingredients and no MSG remains constant. You can order a la carte, or get the 5-course set ($26.80++ per person) or 8-course set ($32.80++ per person) to sample across the varied menu. Signature dishes include the Sizzling Quinoa Brown Rice ($15.80), a rojak with a fruity twist ($5.80), and the Asian Curry made with monkey-head mushrooms ($12.80). Many of the dishes can also be made vegan. With their inventive use of fresh vegetables and mushrooms, you won’t be missing meat at all.
Millenia Walk branch: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-75A/76 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Thomson Plaza branch: 301 Upper Thomson Road, #01-113 Thomson Plaza, Singapore 574408
Harbourfront Centre branch: 1 Maritime Square, #02-85, Singapore 099253
Opening hours at all branches: 11:30am – 4pm, 5:30pm – 10pm daily.
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