Vegan-friendly
Chinese
Organic
Western
Juice bar
Take-out
The menu comprise a brown rice set and around 5 other main dishes that change daily, usually Chinese or Western, plus a soup of the day. Call ahead if you'd to know what's offered. Chinese name 慈缘轩. NOTE: please send exact map coordinates to HappyCow. Reported closed July 2021.
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8 Smith St, Central Singapore, Singapore, 058971
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Last update on 14 Jul 2021 by JimmySeah
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30 Reviews
First Review by wengkit
Vegetariancritique
Points +13
Simple but good - Edit
This review is a tad to late, since Ci Yan is no longer in operations but here goes. Food is simple, but taste is good. Vegetarian cuisine should be like that, clean taste, not complex and easy on the palate. Debates on being oily or salty is simply just to each his own. Service is non existence, but seriously its all about the food, isn't it.
Read morePros: Food, Good value
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WongSiowWai
Points +1745
Affordable healthy food - Edit
Cosy environment with different dishes daily.
Read moreHad brown rice nasi lemak which is oily and does not feel like eating nasi lemak.
Out of 8 times, witnessesed the owner bickering with customers few times. Very bad image.
Best not to bring your non-vege friends over; they will get a shock of their life!
Pros: Affordable
Cons: Limited dishes
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정은교
Points +40
So so - Edit
It was not impressive. Wouldn't go again.
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francislaw
Points +422
Vege Claypot noodles - Edit
Tibetan culture restaurant, claypot noodles is nice
Read morePros: Nice claypot on a cold raining day
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Jassie
Points +330
Disappointed - Edit
This was my second visit but the first time I dined there. On my first visit, I stood around and was not able to get anyone’s attention so I left. On my second visit, the experience was similar and had to wait to get the owner’s attention to place my order.
Read moreI ordered the brewed ginseng monkey head tonic soup which cost $7 and added $1.50 for a bowl of rice making the total cost of the meal $8.50. To my disappointment, the bowl of soup did not have a single piece of monkey head mushroom in it although the taste of ginseng was quite strong.
I noticed that a number of customers had ordered the soup as an add-on to the rice or noodles mains. So perhaps it is not to be consumed as a main meal?
Pros: Convenient location
Cons: Expensive , Lacking in service
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ColinChew
Points +3840
delicious healthy meals ! - Edit
Although there were only 2 dishes, they were super tasty!!
Read morePros: Very healthy and quite delicious!
Cons: Pricey and few options, Dark and unattractive, obscure entrance , Expensive parking nearby
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AdelOng
Points +18103
Decent food - Edit
Located at a corner along the shop houses.
Read moreNo fancy deco or great service.
Serve decent food.
No fixed menu
Guest
Zehbeehoon
Points +1120
Taiwan Mushroom Braised Rice - Edit
So what’s for lunch today? Taiwan Lu Rou (braised) rice! I’m in luck, according to Uncle, this is served once every 4 months! Head down today to be as lucky as me 😄
Read moreNestled in bustling Chinatown, Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Food offers a very simple menu, which is written on a black board in front of the restaurant. The daily changing menu features 4 to 6 dishes under categories of brown rice sets, noodles and desserts. I ask that you do not judge the limited options, as the healthiness and affordability are there to close the gap.
Pros: Aircon, Organic, Friendly staff
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Seksan
Points +256
Dilicious and healthy - Edit
We came to visit this restaurant accidently and got a very delicous and healthy meal here, brown rice and no sugar in food. So we came here again the day after.
Read moreWe will visit this place again when we come to Singapore.
Pros: Brown rice
Cons: Nothing
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philosophius
Points +34
Good delicious food/ vegan and vegetarian/ no garlic/ no onions - Edit
For about 8$ you get a meal that is very delicious and the variety on your plate is enormous. Ci Yan is a friendly guy and serving meals for more than 20 years. The location is not crowded at all and has a good atmosphere. The owner does not promote his restaurant like the others in that place but it is fully worth it because you get a quiet experience.
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TineBergHarlem
Points +15
0 stars! Do not go here! - Edit
Worst food i have ever paid for! The vegetables and noodles was cold and seemd like store bought rawmens that cost 7 dollars. The server first only took one of our orders so one got food befor the other got to order. The other server cept on coughing whilst serving food and then sat down to watch tv in the place. Did not look like a resturant. Felt uncomfortable and my stomach got bad after eating the food. How this place have good ratings i really dont understand. Maybe they are fake
Read moreSpare your mony.
(Forced by the app to put 2 stars)
Pros: Vegetarian
Cons: Everything from the food to the experience
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LeeZhengXin
Points +2122
Healthy organic vegan/vegetarian food - Edit
Slightly expensive compared to other vegetarian food around but worth trying.
Read moreCons: Warm towards regular customers only
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rms106
Points +149
Delicious Chinese food and culture - Edit
Really excellent family run Chinese restaurant with a daily menu that includes the signature brown rice with 4 vegetables. Two tables outside with a library and Buddhist shrine inside. Lovely hospitality and very affordable.
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KateřinaDvořáková
Points +194
Disappointed - Edit
I was looking for vegan food while wandering around Chinatown. It was around 7pm and they had just two options left. I asked if they had more options but they said no. Nevertheless there were people inside who had some other dishes and options, even the ones coming after us. It was weird. Anyway, I chose a soup but I didn't enjoy it.
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st3amfi5h
Points +31
Nice Food - Edit
Took the set meal that’s brown rice with 4 dishes. Simple but delicious 👍🏻
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IsidroAnivdelarev
Points +135
Cute hidden old vege place in Chinatown - Edit
The food is simple but n ice. Staff very friendly. It needs some deep renovation, and the owners need to stop storing their old stuff there. Overall enjoyable food.
Read morePros: small list of dishes, but fullfiling. nice staff.
Cons: place is messy. Full of old stacked items around.
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VeganPanda89
Points +17
Great food with vibes to match - Edit
We ordered two different dishes plus the soup and all were full of flavour. We will definitely visit again next time we are in Singapore.
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consciouscookieee
Points +630
Healthy & homely food though not the most value for money - Edit
The miso millet x black rice x sesame seed mix with lotus root & assorted vegetables ($7.50) tasted very homely, but the price point is a bit too high for me to visit regularly 😅
Read morePros: Use of healthy grains
Cons: Not very value for money? >
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GenadyDorfman
Points +38
Lovely family place. I really felt home. Amazing, tasty, simple. - Edit
Vegan. Soup. Rice. Millet. Tea
Read morePros: Ideal place
Cons: you will not find it)
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Ju8
Points +69
Excellent! - Edit
It's a nice typical buddhist restaurant. Everything is vegetarian and as far as I can tell even vegan. We had the organic brown rice set which was good.
Read morePros: Relatively cheap Fast Calm atmosphere
Cons: Not too many options Doesn't open before 12pm
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Kiwi Wannabe
Points +300
Not Vegan Friendly - Edit
We enjoyed our time here, but can't help but note their inability to cater to vegans.
Read moreThe older gentleman that helps run the place insists every dish is animal product free. One of our dishes came with a big piece of cheese on it when he had confirmed there was no dairy in any of their dishes. This happened with a total of 2 of the 3 dishes we ordered.
We appreciate his enthusiasm, but honestly it's just too hard to get a straight answer out of him for what we can eat there as a vegan.
We'd consider returning if the menu clearly marked what was vegan or if the staff answered more honestly.
Pros: Nice Feel, Unique Menu, Tasty Food
Cons: Doesn't understand veganism, Oversells products, Can't trust what they say.
babyBlue
Are you sure there's cheese used? I have been patronizing this place for a long time, I have not seen or tasted any dairy products. The dishes do not require dairy products anyway.
Read moreKiwi Wannabe
I completely agree dairy products are not necessary. It's been a while since I've been there, but yes. Unfortunately his ?son? confirmed that there was cheese on two of our dishes. (You could clearly see it and he confirmed it was a dairy-based cheese)
Read moreThis is a great place, I'd just make sure you know what you're getting first. (Not from the older ?Father? that works there, as unfortunately he seems more interested in pleasing customers than providing accurate information)
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Thetruthpaint
Points +63
Very Nice Place! - Edit
Friendly People, sympathic place. Gold healthy food. Also great juices in the fridge!
Read moreBut only daily menus, 3-5.
Pros: Healthy, Tasty, Friendly
Cons: Few Options
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devilry
Points +562
I LOVE the changing menu - Edit
Yeah, it kinda sucks that if you fall in love with a certain dish, you won't know when you'll be able to eat it again, but that's all part of the fun. Most of the dishes are really solid overall, so you're good no matter when you come. Of course, you can always call in advance if you like, much I much prefer to be surprised :) the portions are a little small so I almost always eat 2 meals, but the food is healthy and tasty. Easily one of my favourite veg restaurants.
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Kris G
Points +108
Fells like home - Edit
One of the best experiences while visiting Singapore. Very small "restaurant" with yummy food. The owner will treat you exceptionally making sure you are enjoying your meal. You can basically feel like entering someone's home as rest of family watch soap operas. I loved it.
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Nikki1801
Points +963
Good local place - Edit
It was very busy when we came here for lunch, with a mix of locals and foreigners. The owner was there and an expat helped us decipher the 3 options we had as they weren't described on the board! I can't remember exactly what we had but I do remember enjoying it, and big portions!
Read moreWe bought a glass of home-made juice and it was delicious,worth the $2 for sure. There weren't any muffins on offer which was a shame, but we'll certainly go back when we're next in SG :)
Pros: friendly owner, big portions
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kool_kitchen
Points +862
Decent cheap lunch option - Edit
Popped in for lunch- there were only 4 options available: cold almond tofu, cold noodles, vegetable spaghetti and a brown rice set.I settled for the spaghetti. It was chaotically busy, but once I finally managed to order, the food came quickly. As is often the case in Asia with ordering western dishes, it was spaghetti jim, but not as we know it. It was more like a tomato and carrot soup with spaghetti floating in it. I have to admit I was wary at the sight of it, but it was suprisingly good. It was a very big portion, and at s$6.50 for meal and a drink, I had no complaints. Recommended for a cheap lunch eat- seemed to be shut when I went past at dinner time.
Read morePros: Cheap, Good location, Big portions
Cons: Limited menu, Very busy
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schumacher62
Points +478
the best option in chinatown - Edit
i was lucky enough to stop in while the brown rice nasi lemak was on the menu. its a very labor intensive meal, and i was told it is only offered every two months! everything about it was delicious. especially pleasing in asian vegan food was the fact that it was not oily, in fact the several items comprising the dish seemed to be cooked with little to no oil at all.
Read morealso offered and sampled was the excellent black walnut vegan muffin. well worth the 2.50 cost. i also had a delicious local brewed bottled bamboo leaf drink. total cost of my meal, 9 singapore dollars. an amazing value for hand made food anywhere in the world.
since im only here a few days, ill be sure to check in each day for either lunch or dinner. living out of a hotel can be hellish, but not with such quality food at hand. truly home made.
healthfood and vegetarian bars, aminos etc available in a sort of a health food store as well.
Pros: super friendly owner and son., indoor or outdoor seating
Cons: located on a very busy "food" street, people have issues with the sliding door
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