Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “The first wealth is health”. A huge part of our daily lives revolves around food. Eating well thus contributes greatly to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A healthy life starts with a healthy plate.
What You Need On Your Plate
In order to make healthy eating a part and parcel of your life, you need to be aware of what goes on your plate for each meal. A healthy plate looks like this:
Fruits and Vegetables
Half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. The more colourful, the better. Each colour pigment on your plate gives you an added health benefit. Red fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, radishes, and beetroots protect your heart. They are filled with antioxidants that reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer and hypertension. Fruits and vegetables of the blue variety, such as eggplant, purple cabbage, plums, and blueberries promote healthy aging and improve memory function. Orange and Yellow fruits and vegetables can boost your immune system and build strong bones. These can include pumpkins, carrots, peaches, and apricots. Spinach, Broccoli, limes, and kiwis are examples of green fruits and vegetables that can regulate cholesterol levels and promote eye health. The rainbow on your plate will guarantee sunshine in your life.
Fruit juices are the enemies of a healthy diet. They are full of sugar and contain none of the nutrients you can attain from a whole fresh fruit. Be it store bought or freshly squeezed, it is best to avoid fruit juices and enjoy whole fruits instead. As an added tip; for better digestion, consume your fruits either before your meal or at least 30 minutes after your meal.
Protein
Proteins form the building blocks of your body and ensure that your body has what it needs to repair its muscles and tissues. Fill a quarter of your plate with meat or other sources of protein. Recommended protein sources are Poultry, such as chicken and turkey as well as Red meats, such as mutton or beef and best of all Fish, such as salmon or tuna steaks. It is advised to eat at least 2 servings of fish per week as their omega-3 fatty acids are essential for a healthy heart. If you have a vegetarian or vegan diet, you can swap the meats for bean-based products such as tofu or tempeh for an equally delicious and nutritious alternative.
Carbohydrates
The final quarter of your plate should be dedicated to carbohydrates. Although the usual favorites people turn to are white rice, pasta, and potatoes, there are various healthier options you can explore. These include whole grains such as brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholemeal pasta and even quinoa or rolled oats if you are feeling adventurous. Whole grains are filled with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre. Eating more whole grains instead of refined grains such as white rice and white bread allows you to maintain a healthy weight that contributes to overall heart health and reduced risk of diabetes. For a healthy tip; if you prefer eating rice over other whole grains, try basmati rice instead. It has a lower glycaemic index which means it releases energy slowly, keeping you full and satisfied for longer.
Healthy Fats
When we speak of a healthy diet, the term ‘Fats’ seems to have a negative connotation. However, not all fats are bad for you. Healthy fats are important and crucial to maintaining a healthy system. They promote cell growth and help your body absorb nutrients. Examples of healthy fats could include avocados, peanut butter, olive oil as wells as walnuts, flaxseeds, and sunflower seeds. These foods contain Monounsaturated fat and Polyunsaturated fat respectively and are excellent for regulating your cholesterol levels.
Water
Nothing quenches thirst quite like plain old H20. Sugar is the greatest contributor to weight gain. You can eliminate this risk by avoiding sugary canned drinks or fruit juices and opting for fresh water. Water not only promotes weight loss, it also reduces cravings, fatigue and headaches throughout your day. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will keep you functioning at your best.
Snacks
It is normal to feel peckish during the day. But instead of reaching for a bag of potato chips or a chocolate bar, grab a piece of fruit, a protein bar or handful of walnuts. If you have a sweet tooth, try snacking on dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is higher in cocoa content, and thus lower in sugar. It still allows you to indulge in that chocolatey goodness with the added benefits of antioxidants and fibre. Choosing whole foods for your snacks keeps you full throughout the day and stops you from craving processed treats. This way you can snack guilt free while maintaining a healthy weight and diet.
Trends In Healthy Diets
We are all familiar with vegetarianism but new trends in healthy eating have emerged over the past few years. Here are a few:
Veganism
Veganism is the practice of not only eating but living in a manner that shifts away from exploiting animals. Vegans do not consume any form of animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs, and even honey. David Steinman reveals in his book “Living Healthy in a Toxic World”, that dairy products and beef are the primary sources of nuclear contamination in humans. Meat and dairy production also consumes a great amount of our land and water resources. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, almost 70 percent of the world’s water is consumed by the farming industry. Veganism is thus not only healthy for us but for the environment as well.
Raw Veganism
Similar to veganism, raw vegans avoid all animal products. However, they take it a step further to avoid cooking their meals as well. Raw veganism dictates that food should be consumed raw or heated only to the temperature of 40 to 48 degrees Celsius. This may seem a little strange but believe us, a raw vegan diet can still guarantee nutritious and delicious meals. Raw vegan meals are rich in vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts as well as sprouted grains. This diet is believed to contain more nutrients than diets that contain cooked food. It is also said to provide multiple health benefits such as improved digestion, improved heart health and reduced risk of diabetes due to the complete lack of processed food within the diet.
Get Yourself A Healthy Plate
We have compiled a list of Singapore’s top healthy restaurants and cafes for you to discover new favourite meals in the world of healthy food. Make the change and get yourself a healthy plate of food today!
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Afterglow |
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24 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089131 |
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+65 6224 8921 |
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“I love the raw options here. So delish! Had to sit out as the place was fully booked in the evening. Be sure to make your reservation if you do not want to dine outside. Excellent service. They would explain the different food on their menu and willing to help non-raw foodies through the ordering process.” – Alexandra |
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“Creative and delicious. Especially love the lasagna and avocado chocolate dessert. You have to visit, not only for the food, but also for the decor which is lovely, warm and gives you that rustic feel.” -Dan Wee |
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YOLO |
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10 Collyer Quay #B1-05, Singapore 049315 |
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+65 8362 8832 |
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Monday – Friday: 11.00am – 5:00pm |
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“I picked the option of building my own mini meal (1 protein + 2 sides + 1 topping + 1 sauce). Total was $11.90. The salmon was so delicious and well cooked. Pasta was tasty but the highlight was the sweet potato mash! Loved the sweet potato mash so much. Definitely a must try! Went during lunch hour on a weekday. It gets crowded really fast but a comfortable setting to have a catch up and chat with friends and colleagues. Going back there again for sure :)” – Muna |
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A Poké Theory |
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27 Boon Tat St, Singapore 069623 |
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(65) 6904 8189 |
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“A Poke Theory is my favourite poke place and I’ve not found another brand that does it better. They are affordable, serving REALLY good quality food. I absolutely love the efforts they put in for sustainability!” – Sarah |
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“I absolutely adore this place. I love how it’s so easy to get the poke and the area is a really nice chill spot to just grab and go but also sit there and talk with your friends! I have been missing poke from hawaii and this just hits the right spot! They give so much for a bowl and we got extra poke (tuna and salmon) with add on avocado and with quinoa! the best! We like to try out different flavors for the poke but they are all really delicious! The staff are super friendly and service are overall really fast. Thank you” – Jaclyn Yo |
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VeganBurg |
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https://www.veganburg.com/aboutus-sg |
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44 Jln Eunos, Singapore 419502 |
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(65) 6844 6868 |
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Monday to Sunday: 11:30am – 9:30pm |
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Review 1 |
“Went with my friends for lunch at VeganBurg and it did not disappoint. Would strongly recommend their Chili Crab and Hawaiian Teriyaki. If you have a small appetite, you may change the soy patty (not all burgers) to Impossible patty which is less dense yet equally delicious. Try adding either egg or bacon to the burgers for a better experience. Check out this place if you are in the East side!” – wkwsci 149 |
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“Had the creamy mushroom and cracked mayo burgers (recommended by Azim, who was super friendly and helpful!) Both were delicious and reasonably priced. We would definitely come again to try the other flavours!” – Wong Song Wei |
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CarrotSticks And Cravings |
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75E Loewen Rd 248845 |
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(65) 8128 9926 |
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“Met friends for a weekend brunch, and despite it being a day off it was peacefully calm. The food was delicious and the team is professional and friendly. Best of all? They play salsa music!!! This really is the perfect place for a long lazy day …” – Aaron |
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“What more can one asks for…open spaces for the kids to roam about, dwarfed by the magnificent old trees, awesome healthy food & staff. Double thumbs up!” – Liliz Chen |
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Shake Farm |
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126 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068595 |
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+65 9187 4407 |
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Sunday to Friday: 10:30 am – 9pm |
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“This place is a literal HIDDEN GEM! Although it is a walk out (about 10 min?) from Raffles Place MRT, you’ll be instantly rewarded with the amazing ambiance, friendly service crew and delicious food! The entire restaurant gives off a really chill vibe with eclectic art pieces around the restaurant with a touch of greenery. I feel like I’ve teleported to a holiday destination! The interior is rather spacious so you get quite comfortable snuggling up with your groups of 5 pax and yet the table is just the right size to plate your main dishes and sides to share! We all had the opportunity to build our own burger so it was really fun! The servings were great and hearty and the loaded sweet potato fries were BOMB! Juices I feel are a must try too! We ordered the “greenest” juice there is in the menu, but it turned out tasting so amazing, it was unbelievably yummy!! Overall, I had an amazing experience just enjoying a good meal with friends! Will come back again with a group of friends to share more sides and try all the other delicious food!” – Shermaine Tan |
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Cedele |
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1 Seletar Road, #02-14 Greenwich V Singapore 807011 |
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(65) 6753 9946 |
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“This place is good for healthy options and also has a wide variety of cakes and deserts. Very family friendly environment and doesn’t get too busy on weekends and peak time. Would recommend for people who are looking to eat clean and enjoy nice food at the same time…” – Michael Jason |
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“Our most favourite branch for Cedele. Tried several branding under Cedele but this branch service was still the best. Our kids love their mushroom soup and they serve free flow of bread if you order soup. Their staff here are more friendly and attentive too. Our favourite cake was their walnut carrot cake and Matcha green tea cake.” – Jasmine. C |
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Sunny Choice Café |
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Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-158 Singapore 150125 |
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(65) 6272 3138 |
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“Food is fresh, amazing and value for money. Location is also good as it is flanked by 2 carparks. Not so crowded also unlike West Mall. Support this establishment!” – Eugene Tan |
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“Nice vegan food. Very healthy and tasty. Very friendly staff. I like the ambience as well as convenience. Would definitely recommend to all to try” – Rohit Singhal |
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Chico Loco |
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https://www.chico-loco.com/ |
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102 Amoy Street Singapore 069922 |
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+65 9738 7828 |
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“A busy Wednesday, service and food was amazing. Our server, yohinee was delightful and helpful with the menu. The team seem to be enjoying what they were doing and the vibe was great. Happy hour discount was amazing as well.. will be returning.” – vicki rama |
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“First and definitely not my last try. Had an amazing time tonight thank you for the warm greetings and top notch service! You’ve got to try their rotisserie it’s amazing. Wish I wasn’t stuffed, I would have tried their churros! I will be back for more” – Julia Is |
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Real Food |
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181 Orchard Road #02-16 Orchard Central Singapore 238896 |
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+65 6737 9516 |
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Monday- Sunday: 10 am – 8:45pm |
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“I am always looking for real, fresh, organic and clean food. This place is all that and the food is delicious. The pumpkin soup is divine, as well as the perfectly cooked asparagus from our salad. The place is also very well decorated and cozy, you don’t even feel like at a regular restaurant. Depending on the table, you even feel at someone’s living room.” -Claudia Perisse |
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“This has been one of my favourite places in Singapore to eat out for years and it has only gotten better. You feel welcome as soon as you enter. It feels real and devoted to the cause of organic, vegan and just really thoughtfully cooked food. Non vegans should also try the healthy delicious food on offer here. Nice and calming ambience, excellent service.” – Sudhanshu Ahuja |
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COMO Cuisine |
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18A Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249677 |
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+65 8121 6120 |
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Monday- Sunday: 12 PM-3PM, 5PM-9PM |
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“The COMO Cuisine is a great place for a great meal. All the staffs are very friendly, a lot of positive energy from the kitchen. Must try the Bhutanese inspired Beef Curry, the Bhutanese chef cook that very well. Don’t forget to complete your meal with the frangipani tart too! This is a beautiful and cozy restaurant that will have great time.” – Jim Tan |
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“Beautiful ambience, great service and delicious food. Waitress was patient in answering our questions and recommended dishes based on our preferences. Prices are reasonable given the environment and service. Loved the IPA which had notes of guava and passion fruit!! Free olive bread was surprisingly delicious. Will revisit!” – Kejia Lu |
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Gokul Vegetarian Restaurant |
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https://gokulvegetarianrestaurant.com/ |
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19 Upper Dickson Road Singapore 207478 |
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+65 6396 7769 |
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Monday – Sunday: 10.30am – 9.30pm |
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“Authentic Indian food, great taste, pretty good service too! Price is affordable. Definitely one of my favourite Indian foods in Singapore.” – Fordson Djuraiman |
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“I highly recommend this restaurant. The quality of the food is pretty good and the flavors and aromas are so good you would like to repeat. The butter “chicken” (vegetarian) is just awesome. The place is very simple and the staff is friendly and respectful.” – D R |
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The Living Café |
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779 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 269758 |
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+65 6468 4482 |
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“Awesome Gluten free food. Highly recommended. Tried their pizzas and burgers and they were both yummy. The desserts are superb as well. Will definitely make this a regular place to visit.” -Rohit Kapoor |
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“Love the chic ambience, customization for allergies and health concerns handled with courtesy and care. Do visit. The smoothies are the bomb” – Kavita Mehta |
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The Daily Cut |
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1 Raffles Place #B1-31 One Raffles Place Singapore 048616 |
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+65 6904 9656 |
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“Healthy and delicious bowls which you can customise with your own toppings. This place can be crowded during office lunch hours. A queue may form for the bowls. However, as food is served fast, the queue moves quickly. Due to safe distancing measures, dining in seats are limited. I particularly like their quinoa which is light and firm without being overcooked or mushy. A 9.00 bowl was very filling and generous amount of chicken was given. I can definitely see why this is very popular among the busy office folks who still wish to have a balanced and healthy diet! Vegans and vegetarians will find much they can choose from here!” -Crystal Ang |
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Kitchen By Food Rebel |
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https://www.foodrebelsg.com/ |
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28 Stanley Street, Singapore 068737 |
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+65 6224 7088 |
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“Came here for brunch on a weekday. Great place with friendly staff. Ordered the avocado toast with an almond cappuccino. Avo toast was served on a sourdough and was crispy on the outside yet moist on the inside. Love it. Will be back when I am in the area to try the other dishes. Vegan friendly” – Tarcisus Ho |
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“Great food for people looking for dairy free, gluten free options. Delicious, fresh and healthy felt happy finding food that meets my dietary requirements.” – Ginger Ting |
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DOSIRAK |
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6A Shenton Way #01-44 Singapore 068815 |
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+65 6536 6034 |
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“Interesting concept of bibimbap. Flavourful and colourful. Worth the try!” – Shengyang Yu |
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“Awesome Korean Healthy Food!” – Saagar Gadhok |
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Grain Traders |
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138 Market Street, CapitaGreen, Ground Floor, Singapore 048946 |
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+65 6384 6559 |
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Mondays to Fridays : 8am – 4pm |
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“Ordered delivery for their homemade chicken curry with basil rice and upstream (donburi salmon) during the covid19 period. Food is flavourful and did not disappoint, I enjoyed it very much! Food is prepared fresh and it’s tasty and nutritious. Curry is not overly spicy and Wasabi mayo goes very well with the salmon. It’s a tad expensive however will be back for more because I like their quality and unique flavours.” – Lewis Leong |
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“Delicious spot to build your own bowls. Super healthy food, generous portions, and decent prices. Love the outdoor standing tables. Sometimes they’re all that’s available because it’s so busy but it’s a really nice change of pace.” – Richard Loat |
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Lean Bento |
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https://order.leanbento.com/ |
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1 Irving Place, #03-01, The Commerze@Irving, Singapore 369546 |
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+65 6750 4504 |
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“Super filling meal! The Salmon was moist and a pretty thick piece I have to say. Scrambled eggs were creamy and the salad had a flavourful miso dressing. Overall satisfied with the meal” – Elle Seng |
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“Always a great experience eating here!” – Dila Idelique |
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WHEAT Baumkuchen |
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5 Straits View, #B1-33, Marina One The Heart, Singapore 018935 |
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+65 6282 1534 |
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Monday – Friday: 10:30 AM – 07:45 PM |
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“Healthy food and affordable price are perfect for office workers. High quality and the food is tasty. There are many food choice that you can eat every day and never feel bored.” – Brendan Wong |
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“The salmon is very fresh, and the bowls here are very easy to eat. Healthy too. Great for takeaways or a late dinner if you have to OT a bit. Highly recommend!” – Jenny Tan |
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Tokyo Sundubu |
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http://tokyo-sundubu-singapore.sg/ |
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3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-312, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983 |
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+65 6884 4435 |
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Monday- Friday: 11am-10pm |
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“Fifth time back here. Restaurant never fails to serve a hearty bowl of sundubu. Broth is much thicker than authentic ones, but I’m not complaining because it is flavourful and rich. Perfect for a cold day. Do try their potato cheese pancake. It is served crispy hot and paired with a tangy cheese sauce.” – T JH |
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“Always good to eat a bowl of warm hearty soup on a cold day! This restaurant never fails. Love their wide variety!” – Wendy Chua |
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