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Ascend Vegetarian 蔬升 (Esplanade Xchange)

Chinese Mala, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Malanamed in 25 reviews

Try the mala and herbal soup bases for rich and flavorful options.

4.3food Very vegan-friendly

Vegetarian

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Good to know: Ask staff which toppings are vegan, as some items contain egg or other non-vegan ingredients.
Customize your spiciness level and use the condiment station for extra flavor.

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Visit early or after peak lunch hours to avoid crowding and limited seating.
Seasonal soups like pumpkin and vegan fish soup are worth trying when available on weekends.

Must-try

Worth ordering: Mala mix

People also mention herbal soup, soup and mala tang.

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Also pumpkin soup, noodles, bowl, buddha bowl and fish soup.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Ascend Vegetarian 蔬升 specializes in allium-free Chinese vegetarian dishes focused on customizable mala and herbal soup bases. Diners pick fresh ingredients by weight and choose from soup or dry mala styles, with prices around SGD 3.30 per 100g and minimum orders near SGD 10. The venue is popular for its fresh produce, low MSG broths, and friendly staff but features limited seating, making takeout a common choice.