Top 10 no onion, no garlic vegetarian food in Singapore you must try

10 places to try, one by one

1. 1. Botanict

   

   A restaurant that describes its Nonya and Western dishes as allium-free, meaning no onion or garlic.

   Must try: Belachan Grilled Fish, Mala Shroom Congee, Ayam Penyet, Three Egg Congee

   💬 Diners enjoy a Nyonya vegetarian lunch with otah, lei cha soup and kangkung, calling the dishes unique.

   • 📍 352 Clementi Avenue 2, #01-123
   • 🚇 About 11 minutes on foot from Clementi MRT
   • 🕒 Tue–Sun 11am–10pm; closed Mon
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Restaurant

   See photos, menu and reviews →

2. 2. Ascend Vegetarian (18 Cross) 蔬升

   

   Its Instagram describes the restaurant as 100% vegetarian with no onion and no garlic. A second outlet is at Esplanade Xchange.

   Must try: Malatang, where you pick your own ingredients ($3.50 per 100g plus a $1 base fee)

   💬 Diners rave about the mala, which is not overly spicy, a soup that tastes healthy with no MSG taste, and more vegan variety in soup and ingredients than a rival mala tang shop.

   • 📍 18 Cross Street
   • 🚇 About 2 minutes from Chinatown MRT
   • 🕒 Daily 10am–9pm
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Restaurant

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3. 3. Daehwa Korean

   

   A Korean vegetarian restaurant that says its kitchen avoids the five pungent ingredients, and that its kimchi and sauces do too.

   Must try: Mandu guksu ($19.80), soondubu jjigae with rice ($17.25), bulgogi in a stone pot, kimchi jeon and housemade baechu kimchi

   💬 Diners praise the barley tea and a japchae with egg, and note the menu clearly states which dishes are vegan and which contain egg.

   • 📍 1 Fusionopolis Place
   • 🚇 About 1 minute from One-North MRT
   • 🕒 Daily 11am–8:45pm
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Restaurant

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4. 4. The Boneless Kitchen

   

   A Korean vegetarian restaurant near Tai Seng MRT. Its website says the kimchi and sauces are allium-free, and we have confirmed the whole menu is.

   Must try: Japchae, Jajangmyeon, Dolsot Bibimbap, Classic Kimbap

   💬 Diners describe vegetarian Korean comfort food with vegan options clearly indicated, mention a steamed egg dish, and call it a go-to spot.

   • 📍 1 Irving Place
   • 🚇 About 3 minutes from Tai Seng MRT
   • 🕒 Daily 11am–9pm
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Restaurant

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5. 5. Merle & Co

   

   A Western vegetarian café that says everything it serves is meat-free, with no alliums and no alcohol.

   Must try: Croissants, Fresh Pasta, Pizza, Burritos

   💬 Diners call the food impressively delicious, enjoy the laid-back vibe on weekday lunches, and say dogs are welcome.

   • 📍 1 Lentor Central
   • 🚇 About 1 minute from Lentor MRT
   • 🕒 Mon–Thu 9:30am–9pm; Fri 9:30am–10pm; Sat 8:30am–10pm; Sun 8:30am–9pm
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Cafe

   See photos, menu and reviews →

6. 6. Warung Ijo

   

   An Indonesian vegetarian restaurant whose Facebook page describes the food as allium-free, alcohol-free and vegan-friendly.

   Must try: Mee Goreng, Tahu Telor, Ayam Penyet, Lontong Sayur

   💬 Diners say everything is allium-free, mention adjustable spice levels, and note you can request no egg for eggless options.

   • 📍 601 MacPherson Road
   • 🚇 About 1 minute from Tai Seng MRT
   • 🕒 Mon–Fri 11am–3pm; Sat–Sun 11am–3:30pm
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Restaurant

   See photos, menu and reviews →

7. 7. Gopal's The Holy Cow

   

   A vegetarian restaurant for Indian and local dishes, and a published listing says no alliums are used.

   Must try: Masala Dosa, Cheese Prata, Kottu Prata, Meal-Maker Biryani

   💬 Diners praise strictly no onion, garlic and chive vegetarian pizzas and fusion dishes, call it 100% allium-free and eggless, and mention vegan selections.

   • 📍 Kaki Bukit Road 1
   • 🚇 About 9 minutes from Ubi MRT
   • 🕒 Mon–Tue, Sat–Sun 11am–3:30pm; Wed–Fri 11am–9:30pm
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Restaurant

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8. 8. Eight Treasures Vegetarian Restaurant

   

   A Chinese vegetarian restaurant a minute from Maxwell MRT, and a published listing notes that no onion or garlic is used.

   Must try: Veg Satay, Bamboo Pith & Asparagus Delight, Steamed Mock Fish Teochew Style, Olive Fried Rice

   💬 Diners describe a Chinese vegetarian restaurant with clear menu labels, food that arrives quickly and pleasant staff, and several say it suits vegans. A few call it a family favourite.

   • 📍 282 South Bridge Road
   • 🚇 About 1 minute from Maxwell MRT
   • 🕒 Tue–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm and 6pm–9:30pm; Sat–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm and 5pm–9:30pm; closed Mon
   • 💰 Mid-range ($$) · Restaurant

   See photos, menu and reviews →

9. 9. Baomaker 包记得

   

   A bao eatery described as fully vegan and allium-free, with buns priced under a dollar.

   Must try: Vegetable Steamed Bun, Char Siew Bao, Black Sesame Bao, Fried Buns & Burgers

   💬 Diners call it the best vegetarian bao, with a vegan char siew bao, and recommend the char siew, black sesame and yam buns.

   • 📍 Blk 447 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-1675, Singapore 560447
   • 🚇 About 11 minutes on foot from Ang Mo Kio MRT
   • 🕒 Daily 7am–3pm
   • 💰 Budget-friendly ($) · Dessert

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10. 10. Mitu Rice 米兔饭团

    

    A Japanese-style vegan restaurant that states it is 100% vegan and allium-free, and a weekday lunch stop near Shenton Way MRT.

    Must try: Onigiri (fan Tuan), Inari Sushi, Mahjong Noodle

    💬 Diners praise the inari sushi with purple rice and beautifully wrapped, warm rice balls, say staff are friendly, and one Taiwanese diner who has eaten countless rice balls rates them highly.

    • 📍 3 Shenton Wy, #02-11 Shenton House, Singapore 068805
    • 🚇 About 1 minute from Shenton Way MRT
    • 🕒 Mon–Fri 10am–2pm; closed Sat, Sun
    • 💰 Budget-friendly ($) · Restaurant

    See photos, menu and reviews →

Good to know

• What "allium-free" covers: a kitchen can say it uses no onion or garlic and still serve a sauce, chilli paste or pre-made ingredient from a supplier. If you avoid them strictly, ask about the chilli and the sauces when you order.
• Some places state other limits that matter to different diets. Jin Yi notes that liquor is used in some of its soups, and San De adds carnation milk to its mock fish beehoon. These are not onion or garlic, but they are good examples of why asking is worthwhile.
• Hawker stalls on this list are mostly morning and lunch places, closed one day a week. Check the listing for hours before going, and aim before 1pm.
• For dinner, look at the restaurants on the list, such as D'life (open until 10pm at Toa Payoh and Jurong West) and Botanict (Tuesday to Sunday until 10pm), and check each listing for its hours.
• If a stall you like is not on this list, it does not mean it uses onion or garlic. It means we have no statement from the business. Many Buddhist vegetarian stalls cook without them, so ask.
• We keep this list under review. If you know a place that states it is allium-free, or a place on this list that has changed, use the report link on its listing.

All 42 places in the directory

Makan Vegan Catering 斋这里

5.0(5)

Closed Now · $ · Caterer · Vegan

Mandai

Ascend Vegetarian (18 Cross) 蔬升

4.9(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Chinatown

Cookie Coffee Cafe Bar

4.8(3)

Open Now · $ · Cafe · Bakery · Vegetarian

Bugis

Ru Yi Xuan Vegetarian Stall

4.8(5)

Closed Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Woodlands

Saute Saranghae

4.8(5)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Tampines

Veggie 121

4.8(3)

Closed Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Telok Ayer

Ascend Vegetarian (Esplanade Xchange) 蔬升

4.7(6)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Esplanade

Botanict

4.7(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Clementi

Green On Earth (Tampines)

4.7(4)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Tampines

Lilac Oak

4.7(3)

Closed Now · $$ · Dessert · Cafe · Bakery · Vegan

River Valley

Mitu Rice 米兔饭团

4.7(3)

Closed Now · $ · Restaurant · Vegan

Marina Bay

Mother Earth Classic Vegetarian (Balestier) 大地之素

4.7(5)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Balestier

Baomaker 包记得

4.6(3)

Closed Now · $ · Dessert · Bakery · Vegetarian

Ang Mo Kio

Daehwa Korean

4.6(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

One-North

Merle & Co

4.6(3)

Open Now · $$ · Cafe · Vegetarian

Ang Mo Kio

Su Shi Jia Xiang Wei 素食家乡味

4.6(4)

Open Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Geylang

Warung Ijo

4.6(3)

Closed Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Tai Seng

D'life (Orchard Gateway)

4.5(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Orchard

Egg.plant

4.5(3)

Closed Now · $ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Marina Bay

Eight Treasures Vegetarian Restaurant

4.5(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Chinatown

Flourish Cafe 繁榮素食坊

4.5(8)

Open Now · $ · Restaurant · Cafe · Vegetarian

Jurong West

Friendly Vegetarian Food Supplier 善缘素食斋料供应商

4.5(4)

Closed Now · $$ · Supplier · Vegetarian

Ang Mo Kio

Nature Cafe (SMU)

4.5(4)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Cafe · Vegetarian

Bencoolen

Original Greens

4.5(4)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Balestier

Tracy Juice Culture

4.5(3)

Closed Now · $$ · Restaurant · Cafe · Vegetarian

Rochor

Yum Yum Yummy Vegetarian

4.5(3)

Closed Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Telok Blangah

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Flavours by Saute

4.4(7)

Open Now · $$$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

City Hall

Gopal's The Holy Cow

4.4(3)

Closed Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Kaki Bukit

Saute & Mee

4.4(6)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Sengkang

The Boneless Kitchen

4.4(4)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Tai Seng

D'life (Beauty World)

4.3(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Bukit Timah

Jin Yi Vegetarian

4.3(7)

Open Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Bukit Batok

Nature Cafe (Alexandra)

4.3(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Cafe · Vegetarian

Alexandra

Nature Vegetarian Delights (NVD) 大自然 (Bukit Batok)

4.3(3)

Closed Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Bukit Batok

D'life (Toa Payoh)

4.2(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Toa Payoh

Su Yuan Vegetarian

4.2(3)

Closed Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Bukit Merah

D'life (Jurong West)

4.1(4)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Jurong West

Ju Fu Yuan Vegetarian Delight 聚福缘

4.0(3)

Closed Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Eunos

Tang Leng Chay 東龍齋

4.0(3)

Open Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Geylang

Origanics 启点素食

3.7(3)

Open Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Buangkok

San De Vegetarian (Yishun) 三德

3.6(3)

Open Now · $ · Hawker · Vegetarian

Yishun

NomVNom

New(3)

Open Now · $$ · Restaurant · Vegetarian

Clarke Quay

Common questions

What does allium-free mean?

Alliums are the onion family: garlic, onions, scallions, chives and leeks. An allium-free or no onion, no garlic kitchen cooks without them. In Chinese Buddhist cooking this is the five pungent vegetables, or wu xin.

How do you know these places are really allium-free?

We only list a place when the business, or a published listing of the business, says so (or when we have confirmed it ourselves): its own website, Instagram or Facebook page, or a directory entry describing the menu. Reviews alone were not enough. A statement is still not a guarantee for every sauce, so ask if you avoid alliums strictly.

Is all Buddhist vegetarian food in Singapore free of onion and garlic?

Many Buddhist vegetarian stalls leave them out, but not all do, and most do not say so. This guide lists the 42 places that do state it or that we have confirmed. For any other stall, ask at the counter.

Are the places on this list vegan?

Not all. Most are vegetarian, which in Singapore often means no meat or fish but sometimes egg or dairy. Makan Vegan Catering, Mitu Rice and Lilac Oak are vegan, and Tracy Juice Culture states it uses no egg, dairy or meat. See our egg-free guide and our vegan guide for those.

Which area of Singapore has the most allium-free vegetarian places?

The central area has the most, including Chinatown, Marina Bay, City Hall, Bugis and Clarke Quay. Geylang has two hawker stalls that state no garlic or onion, Eunos has one, and the heartland towns of Ang Mo Kio, Tampines, Bukit Batok and Yishun each have at least one.