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Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

Chinese Dim Sum, Vegetarian Menu, Buffet

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the Truffle Mixed Mushroom Dumplings and Mala Hotpot Fish.
  • Good to know: Service can appear rushed or inattentive during busy times, plan accordingly.
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  • The buffet operates Fri–Sun with rotating weekly menus and requires booking ahead.
  • Afternoon dim sum is recommended for authentic tasting vegetarian options.
  • Vegan labeling is clear for savory dishes but verify with staff for dairy and egg content.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Soupnamed in 6 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Cake

People also mention bean curd skin rolls, buffet and satay.

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Also chicken rice, Hainanese chicken rice, dumplings and carrot cake.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for attentive service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

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Also praised for good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Specializing in vegetarian Chinese cuisine, this restaurant serves a variety of dim sum, noodles, and stir-fries with occasional vegan options noted. The expansive buffet available on weekends and public holidays includes local and international flavors, with dishes rotating weekly. The venue features a spacious setting on the second floor of Holiday Inn Express near Novena MRT, offering wheelchair accessibility and a calm, moderately busy dining experience.

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201 Balestier Rd, Level 2, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Singapore, Singapore 329926

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Tuesday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Wednesday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Thursday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Friday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Saturday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30
Sunday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, beancurd sheets, mushrooms + 3 more

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

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

What the grades mean

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