All aboard the sustainability train! Environmentalism and sustainability have been HOT topics in the past year. You might have noticed that people around you have been turning away from plastic straws, and becoming #eatclean advocates. Now, we know what you’re thinking: Ew, organic? Worse, organic vegetables? Well, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. With Earth Hour and Earth Day right around the corner, we’ve decided to dig into environmentally friendly restaurants that have a foot in the green door.
1. The Summerhouse
Transport yourselves to the enchanted garden restaurant, The Summerhouse! Located in the Singaporean ‘countryside’ Seletar, be awed by the picturesque colonial bungalow the restaurant calls home. The Summerhouse is a farm-to-table restaurant that sources its produce from local farmers and Kelongs (fisheries). Not to mention, 100% of the aromatic herbs used are fresh from their very own edible garden. Dive into a plate of Mud Crab Omelette ($24) for a hearty brunch, or a freshly Smoked Butter Poached Red Snapper Fillet ($42) to fulfill your environmentally friendly dinner desires.
Is your date big on being environmentally friendly? Win some brownie points with The Summerhouse’s magical Garden Dome, the view will surely get some sparks flying.
Find it at 3 Park Lane, Singapore 798387
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2. Open Farm Community
If you’re looking for a place to spend your weekly Sunday family brunch, we’ve got just the right place for you. Nestled in the heart of town, Open Farm Community (OFC) at Minden Road (Dempsey Hill) pays homage to sustainable food sources through their stunning menu.
As advocates for urban farming and the ‘grow your own food movement’, OFC taps into their humble garden created by Edible Garden City for fresh veggies and herbs. Just like its namesake, the restaurant shows it’s love for locally farmed produce and freshly harvested ingredients through dishes such as the FarmForest Cherry Tomato and Watermelon Salad and 16-Hour Braised Canadian Pork Belly.
Other than salivating plates, this environmentally friendly restaurant also creates educational talks and workshops for all ages to foster stronger bonds within the community. Sounds like a great way to cultivate a new generation of green thumbs to us!
Find it at 130E Minden Rd, Singapore 248819
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3. Three Buns (Impossible Burger)
Well, turns out nothing is Impossible. If you haven’t already heard, the Impossible Burger has finally landed on our shores! The star ingredient of the burger is its plant based ‘meat’. This hearty, yet environmentally friendly patty contains no gluten, no animal hormones, no antibiotics, and is halal certified. Served ‘medium rare’ with a glorious char, the burger is ‘impossibly’ identical to a real burger—truly a mind boggling trip for the tastebuds. Three Buns serves up two of these tantalising enigmas: The Impossible Dream ($27) and The Impossible Chedda ($23).
Fun fact: The Impossible Burger patty uses 87% less water, 89% fewer emissions and 96% less land as compared to actual ground beef!
We’ve only mentioned Three Buns here, but Impossible Food’s series of succulent creations are available at other locations such as Park Bench Deli, Cut by Wolfgang Puck, and Prive Orchard.
Find it at 60 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238252 (Three Buns Quayside) or 36 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089143 (Potato Head)
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4. Afterglow
On the surface, Afterglow looks just like your run-of-the-mill #hipster cafe. But don’t just a book by its cover! This is one sexy little vegetarian/vegan haunt that doesn’t compromise on flavour! Afterglow is a seductive vegan restaurant located in Singapore’s number 1 hipster hideout: Keong Saik. The place draws on the liveliness of the area and turns it into a full-veggie explosion!
Serving up some wholesome grub, Afterglow promises fresh farm-to-table grub, using wholly non-processed foods to give you the best bang for your buck. We’ve heard that the Afterglow Kimchi Nori Rolls ($14) are a hot favourite. Their homemade kimchi is tangy and tart, having been fermented in-house for two weeks. For those who have more adventurous side, give the Raw Pizza ($22) a go!
Find it at 24 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089131
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5. HRVST Bistro
Yes, you heard it right. HRVST is 100% vegan! Looking for a place to jazz up your stale CBD lunches? Give this swanky vegan rooftop restaurant a try. Launched by boutique gym Kilter Avenue, HRVST’s green kitchen is helmed by talented chefs Dylan Choong and Addis Tan of Esquina, Tippling Club and Cheek by Jowl.
Show your carnivore friends what they’re missing with the Grilled King ‘Oysters’ ($12), a creative concoction of oyster mushrooms and broccoli. To add more zest to your week, share a Tomato Risotto ($18) with a vegan pal. End your meal with a splash of cold-pressed juice to wash away those midweek blues!
Find it at 6A Shenton Way, OUE Downtown Gallery, #05-01, 068815
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Thinking of giving environmentally friendly eats a go? Grab a foodie friend and go on an environmentally friendly adventure today!
Kicking off your first chapter of adventure is La Bonne Table. An epitome of the marriage between traditional French and Italian flairs, you can expect a wondrous medley of rich flavours bursting at this chic diner.
While here, wine and dine with the decadent Duck Confit, a dish so tender the meat falls off the bone. Close your eyes, savour the perfectly-executed dish, and feel the sparks fly in your mouth.
Find it at 214 East Coast Road, Singapore 428913
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Wanderous (foodie) spirits, rejoice. You’ve just found your soulmate. Cha Cha Ko, born out of the same name as its free-spirited chef, takes culinary adventures to new heights. Be part of Cha Cha Ko’s quest for global food diversity with novel palates and eclectic sensations. The fusion plates here are distinctively unique from their recipes, execution, and presentation.
Never will there be a dull moment at Cha Cha Ko, where global culinary traditions are celebrated and harmoniously melded together. Adventure may sound daunting to some of you. Fret not! Regardless of the dish’s nationality, mouth-watering and homely experiences can be expected to take center stage.
What are you waiting for? Join the foodie wanderlust at Cha Cha Ko now!
Find it at 1 Jurong West Central 2, #01-32, Jurong Point, Singapore 648886
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If variety is the spice of life, then you will never be bored here at Curry Nations. Breathing life into authentic Indian recipes, you can expect to be pleasantly surprised by innovative yet still uniquely Indian-rooted meals. Inspired by Mangalorean cuisine — heavily influenced by its South Indian counterpart — coconut and curry leaves are the hallmarks of the delicacies here. Hints of garlic, ginger, and chilli will invigorate your senses as you dig into the Mangalorean Fish Curry, whereby the fish is made fresh and available seasonally.
Find it at 21 Biopolis Road, #01-05, Nucleos, Singapore 138567
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Disneyland, Tomorrowland, and Duckland. Yes, you didn’t read it wrong. Duckland has it all with duck-inspired plates from all around the world. Specialising in all-things duck, lovers of the quacking bird will love this Irish farm-to-table concept restaurant in United Square.
If Disney is the happiest place on Earth, then Duckland would be best flavour theme-park for you duck-lovers.
Find it at 101 Thomson Road, B1-09 & 64/65, United Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 307591
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It’s really a seafood paradise with some of the freshest ocean catches complemented with the idyllic, rhythmic crashing of the waves onto shore. All that strolling along the beach while the salty sea breeze gushes at you may have given you a bit of the chills. Start by warming yourself up with the Four Treasures Soup, a hearty bowl of hot soup simmered for hours to give that deeply, robust flavour. Then, prepare your palate for generous zichar-style courses fit for any kind of group gatherings.
Find it at 2 Andover Road, Singapore 509984
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A bright and spacious lounge-setting welcomes you for a sensational dining experience. Your food adventure takes flight with Chef Leung’s creative culinary cooking. Take the Singapore-style Laksa for instance. A homage to the local delight, the famed chef introduces his own twists on the humble hawker fare. Drenched in a rich, heavenly gravy, Chef Leung’s laksa rendition of smokey tea-braised quail eggs and crusty tiger prawns will have you slurping till the last spoonful.
Find it at 15 Stamford Road, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, Singapore 178906
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Also along Stamford Road, grace a homely German boutique with your presence. The ambience here is specially curated for different occasions — Frieda’s Day Bar exudes an urban Berlin vibe for cold drafts over casual meetings; the Dining Room’s cosily intimate interior relaxes the diner for an evening of hearty dinners; lastly, Frieda’s Garden charms the unassuming with its enchanting backdrop of flora and fauna.
The beautiful decor may entrance you the moment you enter, but the delightful German fares are the ones that will have you completely captivated. Frieda boasts a German mainstay, the Traditional ‘Wiener Schnitzel’. A crispy, breaded veal seals the deal with a perfect flavour blend of a light and refreshing cucumber-dill dressing coupled with sweetly tangy cranberries.
Find it at 15 Stamford Road, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, Singapore 178906
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You might be wondering where Flavours at Zhongshan Park has disappeared to but not to worry. The five-year-old establishment steps into a new skin as New Ubin Zhongshan Park. Serving up Singaporean dishes like the Boss Hokkien Mee, be sure to stop by for local delights infused with modern twists.
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Find it at 16 Ah Hood Road, Ramada by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park, Singapore 329982
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You need to come to this beautifully decorated restaurant that finds refuge along Robertson Quay if you’re looking for a relaxing spot to satisfy your Italian cravings. This place serves up handcrafted pizzas like the vegetarian Asparagus Pizza and Tartufata Pizza that are pleasing to the taste buds. The warm setting is perfect for any occasion, be it a romantic date or a large party.