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Nature Cafe - SMU - 自然疏食

Asian Vegetarian, Vegan Options, Affordable

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the vegan Fried Kuey Teow and Kimchi Fried Rice for flavorful local-style dishes.
  • Good to know: Note that some dishes may contain dairy or uncertain ingredients despite markings.
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  • Look for dishes clearly marked as vegan or ask staff for vegan recommendations.
  • Enjoy the outdoor seating area overlooking the spacious lawn at SMU.
  • Take advantage of the weekday lunch special with SGD 2 add-on promotions.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention fried rice, aglio olio and braised pork with preserved vegetables.

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Also chicken rice, Hainanese chicken rice, kimchi fried rice, kimchi soup, monkey head mushroom, mushroom sateh and vegetarian fungus with fin soup.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for affordable, cozy atmosphere and friendly service.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Nature Cafe fills a niche with over 200 vegetarian dishes blending East and West, including vegan versions of local favorites like Fried Kuey Teow and Kimchi Fried Rice. It sits inside Singapore Management University's Li Ka Shing Library building with bright indoor and outdoor seating areas overlooking a lawn near the National Museum. Many dishes are reasonably priced under SGD 10, and the menu includes clear vegan labeling along with vegan mock meats such as vegan chicken and mushroom sateh.

Visit

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70 Stamford Rd, Singapore Management University, No 01-22, Central Singapore, Singapore, 178901

Opening hours

Monday
10:30–21:00
Tuesday
10:30–21:00
Wednesday
10:30–21:00
Thursday
10:30–21:00
Friday
10:30–21:00
Saturday
10:30–21:00
Sunday
10:30–21:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mushrooms, mock meat, vegan chicken

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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