Being vegetarian does not equate to eating rabbit food for the rest of your life – here are five restaurants that serve filling vegetarian-friendly meals
Vegetarian food is quite often misconceived as being tasteless or light but there are several vegetarian restaurants that carry vegetarian dishes so delicious, even a carnivore wouldn’t mind chomping down on them.
There are many types of vegetarian diets – some include eggs, some include fish – and we have a little bit of everything to suit all your dietary preferences.
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Original Sin
One could say this place was one of the early pioneers of vegetarian food in Singapore. Opened in 1997, Original Sin is known for its Mediterranean-style vegetarian cuisine. And its dishes are not light at all.
The Spanakopita ($28) comprises baked ricotta, spinach, feta and filo pastry served with grilled Portobello and mixed vegetable ratatouille. I like the Lasagna Rossa with assorted vegetables and shaved parmesan for an alternative heavy dish.
The Living Café & Deli*
The Living Café & Deli (TLC) specialises in raw food and they do not use red meat, cow dairy, white sugar, preservatives, artificial additives and artificial colourings.
The Pumpkin Rocket ($17) salad is filled with wholesome ingredients such as dehydrated onion, roasted pumpkin, organic Australian goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and balsamic citrus dressing, while the Gourmet Vego ($16) pizza comes with grilled vegetables.
Heavier options such as lasagne and Shepherd’s Pie are also available on the dinner menu. TLC serves a range of white meat and fish as well.
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Pita Pan
With several outlets around the island, Pita Pan’s self-service style works well for the working crowd. It does Middle Eastern or Mediterranean food with falafel, pita pockets, soups and salads.
The Mediterranean Platter ($26.90) is good for sharing, with hummus, babaganoush, dolma leaves, Jerusalem salad and chillies with two freshly baked pitas. But we like the Red Shashuka ($11.90), comprising poached eggs, spicy tomato ragout and sweet pepper sauce – perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Veganburg
Burgers and fries can be slightly less sinful with Veganburg. Since its inception four years ago, it has gained a loyal following.
Soy patties nestled within organic ciabatta buns with flavours such as the Hawaiian Teriyaki ($10.80, with fries and a drink) and the Creamy Shrooms ($11.80, with fries and a drink) are available.
Personally, I like the former with a pineapple slice, and with a soy patty glazed with teriyaki sauce.
The Green Room Café
The Green Room Café prides itself on serving atypical vegan cuisine such as Vegan Soy Laksa ($14) – gluten-free noodles in soy milk laksa base served with mixed mushrooms and signature tofu – and the Guilt-less Brownie ($12).
How is that vegan, you ask? The vegan brownie is topped with a vegan-friendly all-natural vanilla ice cream, handmade from organic brown rice and nuts.
Who says all vegan food has to taste like soy gluten?
*Pescatarian-friendly
By Cheryl Chia
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