Plant-based eating has grown from a niche lifestyle choice into a full-blown global movement, and for Indian travellers, hunting down brilliant vegan and vegetarian food is now non-negotiable on any trip. Few cities rise to that challenge quite like Singapore. Built over generations by Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan influences, and constantly remixed by a new generation of chefs, café owners and culinary artists, Singapore’s food scene doesn’t just accommodate plant-based eating – it celebrates it. Michelin-recognised restaurants, beloved hawker stalls and buzzy contemporary cafés all sit shoulder to shoulder, each putting its own spin on what a plant-based plate can look like. Every meal is a fresh chapter in the city’s story, and every visit leaves you already planning the next one.
Ready to eat your way through it? Here’s your 48-hour guide to Singapore’s most exciting vegan dining experiences.
Rya Bakehouse
Start your day at Rya Bakehouse, a 100% vegan bakery, known for European-style sourdough and pastries. Everything here is baked fresh, in-house, with plant-based ingredients. For a sweet morning treat, you can indulge in their range of croissants, buns, and pastries, such as their popular Pain Au Chocolat or their Cashew Cream Bun. For a savoury bite, choose from a spread of focaccia, pizza romana slices, and their signature ‘egg’ sando. Despite what the name may suggest, their sando is made with house-made mayo, two kinds of tofu, fresh herbs and spices. You can pair your bakes with their in-house coffee brews, and oat-based lattes.
Location: 11 Cavan Rd, Singapore 209848
Timing: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Thursday – Friday), 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Saturday – Sunday)
The Kind Bowl
For lunch, head to The Kind Bowl, an award-winning, vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. It uses seitan, tofu and mushrooms in place of meat, without losing the traditional flavours. You can order from a variety of traditional bowls, with their signature being The Kind Pho noodles. Pick from a range of sides, such as fritters, spring rolls, or fried dumplings for a wholesome meal. They also serve traditional, plant-based Banh Mi, a baguette sandwich loaded with vegetables, sauces, and vegan banana ham, if you are looking to grab a quick lunch on the go.
Location: 71 Killiney Rd, Singapore 239527
Timing: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday – Thursday), 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Friday – Sunday)
The Kind Kones
After a hearty Vietnamese lunch, cool off with a scoop (or two) at Kind Kones, one of Singapore’s pioneering plant-based dessert brands. Just a short drive from The Kind Bowl, the café has earned a cult following for transforming wholesome ingredients into indulgent ice creams, proving that dairy-free doesn’t mean flavour-free. The menu changes regularly, featuring inventive flavours such as Pandan Gula Melaka, Dark Chocolate Orange and Salted Chocolate Chip, alongside refreshing fruit sorbets. If you’re feeling indulgent, pair your scoop with one of their freshly made vegan waffles or brownies for the perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Location: Multiple locations
Timing: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Cultivate
In the evening, wind down at Cultivate, Singapore’s only 100% vegan, gluten-free and GMO-free restaurant, set inside the Maxwell Reserve hotel. The library-themed interiors, paired with their globally inspired plant-based cuisines, make for a perfect sit-down dining experience to end your day with. Choose from a wide range of appetizers, mains, salads, soups, and earth bowls. If you are in the mood to try something new, opt for their vegan caviar plates, which use wasabi and seaweed instead of fish. Make sure you book your table ahead of time to ensure a smooth experience.
Location: Maxwell Reserve Singapore, 2 Cook Street, Singapore 078857
Timing: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Nuldam Space
Kick off day two at Nuldam Space, a Korean vegan cafe located at Orchard Road, known for its plant-based pastries, croissants, vegan-milk lattes, and more. The cafe features a unique letter to your future self, inviting visitors to pause, put pen to paper, and write a note to themselves. Once sealed with wax, the letter is carefully kept by the cafe and mailed back a year later, a thoughtful keepsake that lingers long after the trip ends. Pair the experience with a selection of vegan bakes, including their signature vegan tiramisu, vegan layered cake, and a traditional kouign-amann with a vegan twist. Pair it with one of their signatures, the Vegan Nuldam Black Sesame Cream Latte, Vegan Nuldam Almond Cream Latte, or Vegan Nuldam Matcha Cream Latte.
Location: Orchard Link, The Scape #02-14/15, Singapore 237978
Timing: 10:00 AM – 9:40 PM (Saturday – Wednesday), 10:30 AM – 9:40 PM (Thursday – Friday)
Whole Earth
For lunch, make your way to Whole Earth, Singapore’s first and only plant-based restaurant to receive the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand since 2016. It serves Peranakan and Thai food using whole food ingredients such as mushrooms and soy, instead of mock meat. The restaurant is known for their use of fresh vegetables, legumes, mushrooms, grains and incorporating them authentically into traditional flavours. Some of the restaurant’s crowd favourites include the Penang Rendang, a rich plant-based Malaysian curry, the Sambal King, a spicy sambal-based rice dish packed with bold Southeast Asian flavours, and the Signature Olive Rice, a savoury rice dish infused with olives and herbs. Another must-order is the bestselling Enchanted Forest, which features tender Monkey Head mushrooms served in an aromatic, herbal and savoury dang gui (Chinese angelica root) gravy.
Location: 76 Peck Seah St, Singapore 079331
Timing: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
No visit to Singapore is complete without experiencing its iconic hawker culture, and Lau Pa Sat proves that it’s just as rewarding for vegan diners. Among its many stalls, Moon Chay (Stall 17) offers a refreshing take on Vietnamese cuisine, reimagining classic favourites entirely with plant-based ingredients. Signature dishes include the Vegan BBQ Pork & Patties, comforting Vegan Bun Bo Hu, flavorful Vegan Noodles and the Vegan Pâté Bánh Mì, alongside crispy Vietnamese spring rolls and other hearty staples that stay true to traditional flavours. Dining here is as much about soaking in the lively atmosphere of one of Singapore’s most beloved food destinations as it is about the food itself, proving that the city’s legendary hawker culture has something for every palate.
Location: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
Timing: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
If you’re craving a quick bite between meals, stop by nomVnom, one of Singapore’s best-known vegan bistros, celebrated for its wide selection of plant-based burgers, pizzas and pastas. It’s the perfect place to fuel up with favourites like the Lion’s Mane Truffle Burger before continuing your culinary adventure. For desserts, head to Birds of Paradise, known for its botanical-inspired gelato, where vegan-friendly sorbets such as Coconut, Dark Chocolate and Mango are made using real, natural ingredients. To experience Singapore’s plant-based food scene beyond its restaurants, join a vegan-friendly tour with VegThisCity. Their curated tours take travellers through heritage neighbourhoods, bustling markets and hawker centres, offering a deeper understanding of the city’s food culture, communities and evolving culinary landscape.
