2014 Vegetarian Food Round-up and Awards
What a year 2014 has been for food. We have seen a lot of impressive new vegetarian eateries open up in Singapore. It constantly impresses me how people are willing to slog for 12 hours (or more) in uncomfortable conditions just to serve vegetarian food to the public, and reducing the killing that takes place in this world.
As I did last year, I want to do a quick round up of my personal highlights of blogging this year. This is just my personal opinion based on the places I have reviewed in 2014 only. If you have an opposing view point, I welcome your input in the comments section below.
Best Vegetarian Eatery
Winner - Onn Vegetarian
In the grand scheme of things I still find that overall Gokul is a slightly (and I mean slightly) better eatery, but there is no doubt in my mind that Onn is a close second. 2014 was the year that I found Onn, who rank clearly as the best hawker/coffee shop stall I have ever frequented.
Review: HERE
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Best 100% Vegan Eatery
Winner - Loving Hut
I was never impressed by the Loving Hut brand in Singapore in the past. Their menu and items were totally unexciting to me. Having closed down all their previous outlets, 2014 was the year they opened one central branch, which was a significant improvement to their previous outlets.
Review: HERE
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Best Overseas (non-Singapore) Eatery
Winner - Pun Pun Vegetarian Restaurant
Seen as though Chiang Mai is an increasingly popular tourist destination with Singaporeans, you really must visit Pun Pun. I would pay the airfare and accommodation just to eat at Pun Pun breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of the greatest eateries I have ever visited in my life.
Review: HERE
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Best Vegetarian Dish
Winner -Spicy n Sour Fish (Onn Vegetarian)
When I was looking at this category, I definitely knew the dish was going to be an Onn speciality - The tough choice was deciding which one. In the end, I went for the Spicy n Sour Fish for a few reasons. Firstly, it is just a mind-blowing concoction that literally almost caused me to fall off my chair. Secondly, it exemplifies everything that Chef Wai is so great at - Sourness, spiciness and piping-hot freshly cooked food served immediately from the pan to customer.
Review: HERE
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Best Vegetarian Hawker
Winner -Onn Vegetarian
There could only be one winner in this category. All the more amazing considering no MSG is used in their cooking. Blows every other hawker out of the water.
Review: HERE
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Best Value for Money
Winner - Fill-a-Pita
Definitely one of the most memorable moments of 2014 for myself was discovering Fill-a-Pita. Run by former high-flying banker Hassan, Fill-a-Pita brings vegetarian Middle Eastern food to the masses. His pita and other items are very affordable for the size, and so filling.
Review: HERE
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Best Newcomer
Winner - Sufood
Sufood brought its super-rich billion dollar Taiwanese franchise to Singapore in 2014, and they hit the ground running and never looked back. Like true professionals, they opened their restaurant prepared and were offering unique and affordble fusion style cuisine. Personally, I didn't find the food that impressive, but there is no doubting the impact they have made.
Review: HERE
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Best Restaurant Ambiance
Winner - Nature Cafe
After existing in Bukit Merah for over a decade, 2014 was the year that Nature really decided to spread its wings and test out new grounds. Both their Aperia and TradeHub outlets have some of the most amazing renovation work that I have seen. Definitely a wonderful place for gatherings and other events.
Review: HERE
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Best Service
Winner -Hassan El Nahas (Fill-a-Pita)
For my money, no one can beat Hassan when it comes to serving customers. He gets to know all his customers on a first name basis, he is attentive to their needs, and truly cares about the food he is serving to his customers. It doesn't get better than his in terms of service.
Review: HERE
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Most Inspirational Figure
Winner - Jeanna & Shanna (Mummy Yummy)
Again this is another really tough category for me to give a verdict on. I meet countless hawkers/owners and every one of them has their own fantastic captivating story, on why they do what they do. In the end, I picked Jeanna and Shanna, who in 2014, opened a cafe selling food at just $1. Their primary work is feeding the homeless in Singapore - Using money from this cafe (as well as other donations) to fund this project of delivery food (vegetarian only) to the needy.
Review: HERE
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What a year 2014 has been for food. We have seen a lot of impressive new vegetarian eateries open up in Singapore. It constantly impresses me how people are willing to slog for 12 hours (or more) in uncomfortable conditions just to serve vegetarian food to the public, and reducing the killing that takes place in this world.
As I did last year, I want to do a quick round up of my personal highlights of blogging this year. This is just my personal opinion based on the places I have reviewed in 2014 only. If you have an opposing view point, I welcome your input in the comments section below.
Best Vegetarian Eatery
Winner - Onn Vegetarian
In the grand scheme of things I still find that overall Gokul is a slightly (and I mean slightly) better eatery, but there is no doubt in my mind that Onn is a close second. 2014 was the year that I found Onn, who rank clearly as the best hawker/coffee shop stall I have ever frequented.
Review: HERE
Best 100% Vegan Eatery
Winner - Loving Hut
I was never impressed by the Loving Hut brand in Singapore in the past. Their menu and items were totally unexciting to me. Having closed down all their previous outlets, 2014 was the year they opened one central branch, which was a significant improvement to their previous outlets.
Review: HERE
Best Overseas (non-Singapore) Eatery
Winner - Pun Pun Vegetarian Restaurant
Seen as though Chiang Mai is an increasingly popular tourist destination with Singaporeans, you really must visit Pun Pun. I would pay the airfare and accommodation just to eat at Pun Pun breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of the greatest eateries I have ever visited in my life.
Review: HERE
Best Vegetarian Dish
Winner -Spicy n Sour Fish (Onn Vegetarian)
When I was looking at this category, I definitely knew the dish was going to be an Onn speciality - The tough choice was deciding which one. In the end, I went for the Spicy n Sour Fish for a few reasons. Firstly, it is just a mind-blowing concoction that literally almost caused me to fall off my chair. Secondly, it exemplifies everything that Chef Wai is so great at - Sourness, spiciness and piping-hot freshly cooked food served immediately from the pan to customer.
Review: HERE
Best Vegetarian Hawker
Winner -Onn Vegetarian
There could only be one winner in this category. All the more amazing considering no MSG is used in their cooking. Blows every other hawker out of the water.
Review: HERE
Best Value for Money
Winner - Fill-a-Pita
Definitely one of the most memorable moments of 2014 for myself was discovering Fill-a-Pita. Run by former high-flying banker Hassan, Fill-a-Pita brings vegetarian Middle Eastern food to the masses. His pita and other items are very affordable for the size, and so filling.
Review: HERE
Best Newcomer
Winner - Sufood
Sufood brought its super-rich billion dollar Taiwanese franchise to Singapore in 2014, and they hit the ground running and never looked back. Like true professionals, they opened their restaurant prepared and were offering unique and affordble fusion style cuisine. Personally, I didn't find the food that impressive, but there is no doubting the impact they have made.
Review: HERE
Best Restaurant Ambiance
Winner - Nature Cafe
After existing in Bukit Merah for over a decade, 2014 was the year that Nature really decided to spread its wings and test out new grounds. Both their Aperia and TradeHub outlets have some of the most amazing renovation work that I have seen. Definitely a wonderful place for gatherings and other events.
Review: HERE
Best Service
Winner -Hassan El Nahas (Fill-a-Pita)
For my money, no one can beat Hassan when it comes to serving customers. He gets to know all his customers on a first name basis, he is attentive to their needs, and truly cares about the food he is serving to his customers. It doesn't get better than his in terms of service.
Review: HERE
Most Inspirational Figure
Winner - Jeanna & Shanna (Mummy Yummy)
Again this is another really tough category for me to give a verdict on. I meet countless hawkers/owners and every one of them has their own fantastic captivating story, on why they do what they do. In the end, I picked Jeanna and Shanna, who in 2014, opened a cafe selling food at just $1. Their primary work is feeding the homeless in Singapore - Using money from this cafe (as well as other donations) to fund this project of delivery food (vegetarian only) to the needy.
Review: HERE
