Plant Power

Peranakan restaurant Violet Oon Satay Bar & Grill has extended its menu with more yummy plant-based, vegan and gluten-free additions; expect plenty of fresh veggies and mushrooms, as well as meat substitutes. Start with a side of Kunyit Lemak King Oyster Mushroom ($24), served with a fragrant turmeric-infused coconut sauce. Another must-try is the VO Impossible Satay ($17): hand-formed Impossible meat marinated in the restaurant’s signature satay spices and charred on the grill. Then, get the Buah Keluak Fried Rice ($25), a hearty dish of piquant buah keluak (a Malay black nut) and succulent oyster mushrooms that’s sure to fill you up. 3B River Valley Road, #01-18 Clarke Quay. 9834 9935 | violetoon.com

New Café Alert!

Gluten-free bakery The Whole Kitchen has opened its very first café in Katong. Tuck into healthy and delicious gluten-free sandwiches and cakes, and sip on fresh smoothies and great coffee from Allpress. In addition to dining in, you can also take away all your favourite bakery products like gluten-free breads, sourdoughs and muffins. All the spreads and condiments are made in-house – highlights include peanut butter, hazelnut cacao spread, berry chia jam, cucumber pickles and green chutney. Everything on the menu is all-natural, nutrient-packed, refined-sugar-free and glutenfree. There are also vegan-friendly, dairy-free and keto options. 11 East Coast Road, Odeon Building, #01-16. thewholekitchen.com.sg