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It had been such a long time since I last visited Happy Cow to contribute food review.  Suddenly, I remember about it today.  The site looks great after revamping.

Out of curiosity, I do a quick search for Vegetarian Eateries in Singapore using the “Find Food” field on the website. 

WOW, the list of vegetarian eateries is rather updated and intensive! This is wonderful, sharing wonderful delicious vegetarian food with the world.  Kudos! I smiled.

Yes, that makes me feel like contributing more food reviews, when I have the time … It is quite enjoyable activity writing about vegetarian food and falling in love with vegetarian food  …

Here is the link - http://www.happycow.net/

Again @ Bendemeer Market and Food Centre

Purposely made a trip to Yuan Xiang Vegetarian Food @ Bendemeer on a Saturday morning around 10am, wanted to try the Ipoh Hor Fun and Vegetarian Shark Fin Soup, but it has not open for business yet. A little disappointed but Bendemeer Market and Food Centre has no lack of vegetarian food, so I went to Jian Kang Vegetarian Food.

Laksa @ S$2.50! 

We ordered the Laksa @ S$2.50! Oh, it was served with mock cockle using straw mushroom, great!. Besides this, the fried noodle look appetizing and we ordered that too, top with other ingredients like tofu, deep-fried wantons and Taiwan Vegetarian Ngoh Hiang which they have nicely placed on the noodle. Beautiful.  I kind of like the Taiwan Vegetarian Ngoh Hiang, which was chunky and delicious.

Where: Jian Kang Vegetarian Food. Blk 29 Market and Food Centre, 29 Bendemeer Road  #01-82, S330029. Closed on Sunday.

Huh … @ Xing Hua Vegetarian Restaurant

  Claypot Rice @ S$6 

Few weeks back, I was passing by Bugis and dropped by to Xin Hua Vegetarian Restaurant for a quick bite.

This eatery has been in this location for many years, I guess. Even though I knew about it, I have never dined in this outlet before.  Some time back, a colleague recommended this place and talked so much about their hotpot, so I decided to give it a try.

The variety of dishes is good and I like the alfresco dining area with the resort style tables and chairs. As usual, it always takes me a long time to decide what I would want to eat.  I have tried their mee rebus, laksa in other outlets, I am not too sure whether it will turn out to be the same and having to pay a higher price for it, so I pick the something else -  Claypot Rice @ S$6 instead.

The claypot rice turned out to be flavourful and well presented with colourful ingredients that make the dish appeared appetizing but there was too much moist in the rice, a little soggy.  I like all the ingredients such as yam, cabbage, mushroom etc. 

Where: Xin Hua Vegetarian Restaurant 兴化素食. The Bencoolen, 180B Bencoolen Street,  #01-02, Bugis, S189648

晚餐。禅林。

周六晚。和亲人在悦意坊一道共进简简单单晚餐后再到禅林静坐。健康清淡却非常好吃。开心简单的生活。

Sushi Roll @ S$6+

Fresh Veggies Almond Noodle @ S$6+

Where: Yes Natural (F&B) Pte Ltd. 57 Lor 27 Geylang Singapore 388184. Tel 6741 1580 

Web: http://www.yesnatural.biz/en/yesrestaurant.html

At Laksania Again, the Very Next Day …

Had a great experience at Laksania and wanted to try out the rest of the vegetarian option, I was there again the very next day.

Vegetarian Laksa Hotpot with rice @ S$12.50

Vegetarian Stuff Taupok @ S$3.80

This time round, I ordered the Vegetarian Laksa Hotpot with rice @ S$12.50 and Vegetarian Stuff Taupok @ S$3.80

The hotpot came with items such as mock fishballs, cabbage, long bean, enoki mushroom, mock meat and carrot.  I have never had laksa hotpot before, so it was rather interesting.  The brand of mock fishball that was used was not the other brand which was whiter and more delicious.  I wonder whether rice or carrot can be exchanged with other items.  On the whole, it was not that spicy, so it is suitable for young children too.

Almond Jelly @ S$1

Dessert was a must after the Laksa Hotpot, we ordered the Almond Jelly @ S$1.

We will be back again for other vegetarian option, as Laksania is such a vegetarian friendly eatery.

Where: Laksania @ Nex. 23 Serangoon Central #B1-08 NEX Mall Singapore 5556083. Tel 6634 2645. Daily 1030 – 3330.

Web: www.laksania.com

VEGETARIAN, for our Vegetarian friends!

I finally knew where Laksania is situated at NEX – it is at B1-08.

When I was at their door step, I saw their menu on their glass window and one segment of the menu said – VEGETARIAN, for our Vegetarian friends!  Oh, how lovely, it was simply awesome, I feel so welcome and great.

I could not wait to try their vegetarian option available and whatever pricing it is, does not really matter to me anymore. 

 Vegetarian Laksa  Goreng @ S$7.50

I ordered the Vegetarian Laksa  Goreng @ S$7.50 which was something I had never seen before in any vegetarian eateries. It was delicious and the portion was more than enough for 2 pax (small eater).  This dish was fried with long bean, carrot, cabbage, bean sprout and mock meat and not too spicy.  If it was served with a little bowl of vegetarian laska soup and with vegetarian sambal chilli to up the spiciness that would be great.

Chin Chow Dessert @ S$1

Just love the idea that Laksania is set up with a social cause and therefore I decided to support them by ordering their dessert, even I was very full.   I ordered their Chin Chow Dessert @ S$1.

Had a very enjoyable vegetarian lunch at Laksania. Thank you for being Vegetarian friendly and I would be back again very soon.

Where: Laksania @ Nex. 23 Serangoon Central #B1-08 NEX Mall Singapore 5556083. Tel 6634 2645. Daily 1030 – 3330.

Web: www.laksania.com

My 20 years as a Vegetarian … a reflection!

20 years ago, I have made a decision to go vegetarian and I am still a vegetarian today – a happy vegetarian.

It was a choice, not because of religion or any other reasons. 

I glad that in life I have a choice, to choose what I believe to be right. I am proud of myself for this sincere commitment to be a vegetarian for 20 years and still going.

A wonderful and great achievement for me, I guess.  Out of a sudden, I think the many billions of animals in the animal realm would love me, for I am their friend indirectly.

Few days ago, we were at Sun Plaza but discovered that the vegetarian stall at the food court had closed. We needed to go to the NTUC FoodFare at the Sembawang MRT to find vegetarian food.  My boss asked us, why don’t we don’t be a vegetarian for once?

Without even thinking, I just popped out “No” so fast.  Next, I told him, I have been a vegetarian for 20 years already and I am really happy about it.  I noticed that I was saying this in a very relaxing and with a smile.  The inner joy raised in me.

No matter what other has to say about vegetarian or vegetarian diet, it just does not affect me anymore. Either do I have to prove others wrong and defend my choice. From the inner joy of being a vegetarian and the thought that I did make a wise and right choice, is more than enough to keep me smiling and continue on my path of being a vegetarian in this life.

I am positive that more and more people will discover this inner joy of being a vegetarian or having a vegetarian meal.

With love …

Vegetarian Food @ Adventure Cove Waterpark (The Bay Restaurant)

For a day of wet and wild fun in the sun, we went to the Adventure Cove Waterpark at Resort World Sentosa Singapore.  It is a place that kids who love water would really enjoy and is a great place for the tourist. The waterpark is not that big but when it is crowded, there would be a long wait to enter into the attractions.

Adventure Cove Waterpark – The Bay Restaurant

Food experience at Adventure Cove Waterpark – The Bay Restaurant, was not that fantastic. No one would want to take the hassle to change and go out of the waterpark to have their meal and return to again. To let the visitors have a real good experience at all points in the waterpark, I would think the dining segment could be improved to serve delicious, more and better food choices.

 Veggie La Mian @ S$9.8

I was happy to know that The Bay Restaurant serves vegetarian food. When I was there, the only option that I could get from was Veggie La Mian @ S$9.8, a combo set that comes with Orange Jelly.

When I placed my order, I thought I would get a delicious bowl of soupy La Mian with veggie.  

However, it turned out to be a plate of not so flavorful Dried La Mian with peppers, green bean, bean sprout (rather mismatch combination) etc. I believe The Bay Restaurant could do much better than this.

Where: The Bay Restaurant @ Resort World Sentosa Singapore.

Website: http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Homepage/ThingsToDo/MarineLifePark/AdventureCoveWaterpark

Vegetarian Laksa @ Laksania! COOL!

I heard about Laksania serves Vegetarian Laksa many many months back and wanted to try, but I could not really locate where they are.

Vegetarian Laksa @ S$4.8

It was a surprise that I chanced upon Laksania at vivocity – Kopitiam Food Court during the weekend. With any hesitation, I ordered a bowl of vegetarian Laksa @ S$4.8 (egg – optional, suitable for vegan) without garlic, onion and meat.  It is great that they are vegetarian friendly.

It is delicious in its own unique way with a tac of sweetness in the laksa broth and not oily. Instead of using bean sprout, cabbage and long bean are added. I would prefer bean sprout in my Laksa.

I am not a big fan of mock fish balls, so this bowl of laksa without any mock ingredients suits me well.  I would think having specially seasoned straw mushroom in soy sauce and sugar, would be a great to replace the mock fish balls or mock cockles.

What is missing here, I would think is the vegetarian sambal chilli to add more spiciness and the freshly chopped laksa leaves for the oomph factor.

Where: Laksania. 1 Harbourfront Walk Vivocity #B2-39 Singapore 098585

Website: http://www.laksania.com/

WOW! This is Amazing …

Simply amazing to know that there are 5 (could be more) vegetarian stalls in Bendemeer Market and Food Centre! Just within walking distance, there are 2 more vegetarian eateries.

健康素食 Jian Kang Vegetarian @ #01-82

善缘素食 Shan Yuan Vegetarian @ #01-14

长春美食 Vegetarian Food @ #01-52

素安斋 Vegetarian Food @ #01-13

 佛心素食 Fo Xin Vegetarian Food @ 01-75

Where: Blk 29 Market and Food Centre, 29 Bendemeer Road S330029. 

Good Bye Naïve … [CLOSED]

Happened to leave early, has nothing on and feel like de-touring from the normal route, I went to Naïve.  By the way, it is closing down, last day 24 Feb 2013.

Flipping through their menu, I just do not know what to order as I really do not know what I want to eat.

When the food was being served, it came with the Japanese mortar and pestle for grinding the sesame seeds.  Remembering to be grateful, I thank all beings who had directly and indirectly contributed to my meal and smiled.

OMG! It is Vegetarian Mee Soto!

I was pleasantly surprised to see Vegetarian Mee Soto on the menu at Jian Kang Vegetarian Food situated in Bendemeer Market and Food Centre.

Vegetarian Mee Soto @ S$3

Without any hesitation, I ordered a bowl of Vegetarian Mee Soto @ S$3 even I was full, as I hardly see Vegetarian eateries selling this dish.  It was definitely great to see more and more vegetarian version of different cuisine now. I would say - WOW! This is fantastic!

This vegetarian version of the Malay soupy chicken noodle tasted delicious and was served with special chilli that goes well with it.  The stall does serves rice set such as Vegetarian Lasi Lemak, Vegetarian Briyani etc and few different type of vegetarian noodles such as Vegetarian Laksa, Vegetarian Lor Mee, Vegetarian Kway Chap etc.

Where: Jian Kang Vegetarian Food. Blk 29 Market and Food Centre, 29 Bendemeer Road  #01-82, S330029. Closed on Sunday.

Vegetarian Steamboat and YuSheng @ KMSPKS

We tried something different this Lunar New Year and we were at KMSPKS on the first day of LNY @ 11am.  We booked the Vegetarian Steamboat and YuSheng @ S$128 (each table can accommodate up to 8 pax), which is available from 2-24 Feb 2013.

 A simple and delicious meal at the temple. Yes, the love for temple food.

Where:  Where: Kong Meng San Phor Kark. 

Web: http://www.kmspks.org/index.php

@ N.Y.D.C - Any Vegetarian Dishes?

My ex-colleague wanted to buy me (a vegetarian) lunch during LNY and she had chosen nydc. If nydc does not serve any vegetarian option, we would have left.  

Mushroom Madness @ S$17

 Green with Envy @ S$7.5 

The vegetarian choices are not that much, so we ordered salad – Green with Envy @ S$7.5 and pizza – Mushroom Madness @ S$17.  She was recommending the Cream of Mushroom but the soup of the day was Cream of Chicken and she can only ordered for herself.  

English Breakfast Tea on the Pot

It would be great, if there is indication on the menu that which dishes are suitable for vegetarian or vegan.  As this was the place recommended by my ex-colleague and she was footing the bill, she felt bad that there were not many options for me to choose from.

On the whole, the pizza that we ordered was quite delicious and the servers were friendly. 

Where: nydc. Velocity @ Novena Square, #03-26/27.

Vegetarian Food @ AMK Central - Komala's Deli

 

Was at AMK Central S11 Food Court @ Blk 711 again, this time I patronized the Indian Vegetarian stall -  Komala’s Deli.  And ordered Masala Dosai @ S$3.8. 

Where: Komla’s Deli. Blk 711 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, S560711.

Vegetarian Food @ AMK Central - Xing Hua Vegetarian

With some time on hand, I decided to walk to AMK Central from AMK MRT to check out the vegetarian eateries within the vicinity.  From far, I saw the S11, an inner voice said check out this S11 food court at Blk 711.  So I walked toward the food court and discovered that are 2 vegetarian stalls there - a Chinese vegetarian stall and Komala’s deli (Indian vegetarian stall).  That’s great.

Mee Rebus @ S$3 

Ordered a vegetarian Mee Rebus @ S$3 from the Xin Hua Vegetarian, it satisfied my craving but not what I would expect it to be. If only the sauce can be piping hot, a little more flavorful, thicker and creamy with nicely deep-fried tofu and a good chilli sauce to go with it then it would be marvelous.  And I don’t mind paying a little more for the extra and awesome vegetarian Mee Rebus! Besides the normal rice and vegetables dishes, they offer some popular Zi Char vegetarian choices too. 

Where: Xing Hua Vegetarian. Blk 711 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, S560711.

Simple and Good Vegetarian Food @ Herbivore

We were at ICA building and finished what we need to get done there.  Although vegetarian food is getting common in Singapore and sometime we can find vegetarian stall quite easy.  However, to save the hassle of looking for decent vegetarian eateries around lavender, we headed to Bugis – a place with many vegetarian eateries.

We went to Herbivore again.  On the menu are mostly Japanese dishes, there are a couple of Chinese and Western ones too.  This time round, we picked one western dish as Sai (a vegetarian from India) mentioned that I should try it. 

Beef Burger @ $$11++

Tofu Yasai Bento @ S$18++

We ordered a Beef Burger @ $$11++ and Tofu Yasai Bento @ S$18++. We enjoyed our meal there in this nice lovely cosy vegetarian restaurant.

Where: Herbivore. 190 Middle Road #01-13/14. Fortune Centre S188979. Tel: 6333 1612

The world is always changing, life is a flux …

Old vegetarian eateries closing and new vegetarian eateries opening, notices that some old vegetarian eateries located at Fortune Centre were gone and new one replacing them …

The newer ones are … 

 Delcies Dessert - http://www.delciesdesserts.com/ 

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