If you're working in the CBD you will be pleased to know that the number of vegetarian options has really increased over the last six months. Pure Mind is located inside The Arcade, an area which can get very busy during the lunch rush hour. There is quite limited seating (only about four or five tables), so I can imagine that it may be difficult to find a seat when things get busy. Pure Mind opened in April 2014, and are hoping to open more outlets in Singapore in the future.
Pure Mind Vegetarian
Location: #01-34, 11 Collyer Quay, The ArcadeContact: 62228022Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7.00am-4.00pm. Closed weekends.The owner of Pure Mind is Linda Tan - She opened this eatery as her husband is a vegetarian, and wanted a place for other vegetarians to eat in the city. She named the place 'Pure Mind' as she feels CBD workers are under a lot of stress in their working lives, therefore wanted there to be an eatery where customers can slow down and clear their mind from stress.
The menu at Pure Mind is a mixture of Asian and Western delights. There are a number of dishes that are by default non-vegan. But the chef auntie confidently assured me that almost all dishes can be made vegan. She even bragged that items like mushroom soup can be served vegan. Great to deal with staff that are educated on what being vegan entails.
First dish I picked out was the
Veg Mutton Rendang. I usually have quite high expectations from rendang, as it is one of my most beloved dishes. I must say that this rendang was one of the better renditions that I have tried in Singapore. The only qualm I have is that the spice level may be a little too much for some. The aroma and flavour of the dish can't be beaten though. Customers can choose between white or brown rice (brown is $1 extra). The poppadom and broccoli acted as good accompaniments to the excellent curry. Definitely a dish that I would order again.
Price: $7.90. 8/10The next dish was my personal favourite, and ranks as one of the best paste dishes I have tried in Singapore. This is the
Spaghetti Bolognese. The default version of this dish comes with cheese, which I asked to be omitted. The clear hero in this dish is the tomato sauce. The flavour captured was simply phenomenal. It has a strong aromatic beefy flavour, which matched excellently with the rich and tart tomato. Put this sauce in a cup and allow me to drink it please chef. The spaghetti was slightly low quality (although well cooked), but the sauce more than made up for this minor flaw. Delicious dish.
Price: $6.90. 9/10Conclusion - The only issue Pure Mind has is spreading the word about their eatery, and hopefully this post has allowed that problem to be solved. Although this place closes early (and is also closed on the weekend), you will definitely want to find time to visit Pure Mind, if you don't leave with a pure mind, you will definitely leave with a satisfied stomach!Overall RatingFood - 8/10Ambiance- 7/10 Service - 8/10 Value - 8/10
