The 5 Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Singapore

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Image: Gokul

The vegetarian world in Singapore is as colourful as the non-vegetarian one. Non-meat eaters are blessed with numerous options of plant-based meals available in the city, which come in styles of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Western and Middle Eastern cuisine.

With so much on offer, finding good foods is never an issue. The only thing that bothers diners is the price tags. Healthy dishes that require a lot of efforts and innovations in preparation often come with large bills.

To reward people who go green for any reasons, we have searched for affordable and delicious vegetarian restaurants across the island and list the best in this article.

Some of those places have been around and served diners for decades like Komala Vilas. Some have just opened their doors recently like Veggie Cottage and Fill-a-Pita. No matter how long their operation is, they are all helmed by passionate people who love the healthy lifestyle and the environment.

1. Fill-a-Pita

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fill-a-pita
Image: Fill-a-Pita
  • Address
    01-29 Nankin Row, China Square Central
    Singapore 048660
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Sat: 11:30 - 15:30

Fill-a-Pita has come onto Singapore vegetarian food scene and proved that healthy and delicious meals are not always accompanied by high price tags.

MENU: Fill-a-Pita’s menu is an example of simplicity, which is divided into pita, sides, and salads. That fifteen-item menu is available throughout the week while a special menu is occasionally presented.

MUST TRIES

  • Falafel Pita
  • Fava Bean Pita
  • Coriander Hummus
  • Mixed Pickles

PRICE RANGE

  • Pita: S$4 – S$8
  • Sides: S$1 – S$7
  • Salads: S$5 – S$8

2. Gokul at Little India

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gokul
Image: Gokul
  • Address
    19 Upper Dickson Road, Singapore 207478
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 10:30 – 22:30

Gokul features an Asian fusion menu with Indian fare in the spotlight. So if you are looking for Indian food, just give this place a try and forget the fact that it is a veggie destination. It is worth a visit as all the Indian dishes have true India’s flavors.

LOOK & FEEL: Situated at a two-storey shophouse, Gokul sports a simple, yet bright and clean look. In its casual atmosphere, we can see the mixed crowd of locals and visitors happily enjoying the meals together.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$10

RECOMMENDED DISHES

  • Hyderabadi Biryani
  • Claypot Malabar Biryani
  • Dum Biryani
  • Baingan Bharta
  • Paneer Jalfrezi
  • Mutton Biryani
  • Chicken Curry
  • Mysore Mutton
  • Malai Kofta
  • Hokkien Mee
  • Chendol
  • Mango Lassi

3. Komala Vilas at Serangoon

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Image: Komala Vilas
  • Address
    76 - 78 Serangoon Road, Singapore 217981
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 11:00 – 15:30, 18:00 – 22:30

Komala Vilas is a famous Indian vegetarian food chain in Singapore with three outlets located in Little India. Its menu is a delicious ensemble of North Indian and South Indian cuisine. At Komala Vilas, service is efficient; you will have your foods served fast, no matter how busy it is.

MENU: Komala Vilas offers a decent sized menu, including categories of set meals, light meals, dosai, snacks, tandoori specials, jain varieties, drinks, and sweet & savouries.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

  • Cone Dosai
  • Masala Dosai
  • Bhattura
  • Samosa
  • Tomato Uthappam
  • Sambhar
  • Chutneys
  • Masala Tea
  • Mango Lassi
  • Rose Milk

LOOK & FEEL: Komala Vilas at Serangoon is the original outlet of this Indian vegetarian food chain. Opened its doors in 1947, this reputable outlet has strongly survived for decades and shone with its old-world charm interior.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$10

NOTE: Cash only

ALL KOMALA VILAS’S LOCATIONS
On Serangoon Road
Address: 76 – 78 Serangoon Road, Singapore 217981
Tel: (65) 6293 6980

On Buffalo Road
Address: 12 – 14 Buffalo Road, Singapore 219785
Tel: (65) 6293 3664

On Race Course Road
Address: 24 – 26 Race Course Road, Singapore 218548
Tel: (65) 6341 5435

4. Zen Fut Sai Kai

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  • Address
    147 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208524
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Tue to Sun 10:00 - 21:30
    Closed on Monday (unless day is 1st or 15th)

Zen Fut Sai Kai stands on the side of old-fashioned vegetarian eateries. When one steps into this over-60-year-old eating venue, he may understand more about the colour of time. Old and small yet good and reasonable.

MENU: Zen Fut Sai Kai features a large sized menu with dishes named in English and Chinese. All the menu items are about traditional Chinese vegetarian food. Diners can find a selection of Chinese tea on the menu as well.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

  • Fried Mushroom Wanton
  • Stir-fried Kailan with Tofu Balls
  • Mixed Veggie with Sugar Cane Flower
  • Mixed Veggie with Lily Buds
  • Yang Chow Fried Rice

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$7

5. Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Food

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Ciyan
Image: Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Food
  • Address
    8 Smith Street, Chinatown
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 12:00 - 23:00

Add Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Food to your healthy eatery list if you are a health conscious diner. Nestled in bustling Chinatown, Ci Yan is a small vegetarian eating place with a famous menu featuring organic ingredients.

MUST TRIES

  • Brown rice set
  • Thunder tea rice
  • Chinese pancake wraps
  • Cold noodles
  • Sichuan noodles
  • Veggie laksa

PRICES

  • S$5.50 for noodle dishes
  • S$6.50 for brown rice sets

LOOK AND FEEL: Nestled in a little old-fashioned shophouse and adorned with Tibetan Buddhist icons all over the walls, Ci Yan is a quiet place to escape the bustle of Chinatown and enjoy delicious healthy foods.

NOTES

  • You can call the eatery up to check what dishes are available on the day or when your favorite dishes will be served on the menu again.
  • Free books on Buddhist practice are available to take home.
Written by Sarah Ong
A food and lifestyle writer with a passion for discovering great dining spots, hidden gems, and wallet-friendly experiences.

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