Whole Earth

Whole Earth is a plant-based restaurant on Peck Seah Street in Tanjong Pagar that cooks Peranakan and Thai dishes. It opened in 2003 and calls itself the first Peranakan-Thai vegetarian restaurant in Singapore.

The team wants to show that meat-free food can win over people who are not vegetarian. It first received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016, and the restaurant says it was the first plant-based place in Singapore to get one. It still holds the award in the current Michelin Guide.

What to order

Dishes are made for sharing, and portions are generous. Mushrooms, tofu and soy take the place of meat, and many have a satisfying, meaty bite. The menu is split into Peranakan dishes, Thai flavours, monkeyhead mushroom dishes, chef's creations, tofu, vegetables, soups, and rice and noodles. Signature dishes include:

• Penang Rendang: shiitake mushrooms in a dry, Peranakan-style rendang of herbs and spices.
• Enchanted Forest: monkeyhead mushroom and broccoli in a dang gui (Chinese angelica) sauce, topped with wolfberries.
• Sambal King: eggplant, lady's finger, long beans and petai beans cooked in sambal.
• Crispy Golden Oats: fried tofu with a crunchy shell and a soft centre, tossed with oats, curry leaves and chilli padi.
• Olive Rice and XO Rice: two house rice dishes. One is made with Teochew olive, and the other with a spicy plant-based XO sauce.

Other dishes include Nonya curry, assam pedas vegetables and a handmade yam treasure ring. Set menus for two to ten people make ordering simple for groups. The menu also lists drinks and desserts.

The setting

The dining room is plain and light, and the mood is relaxed rather than formal. The Michelin Guide lists it as good for families. It works best for a group meal, where everyone orders a few dishes and shares them with rice.

Good to know before you go

• Diet: the whole menu is plant-based, so vegetarians can order anything. Vegans and diners with allergies should check single dishes with the staff.
• Booking: reserve a table online through the website or by phone.
• Delivery: Whole Earth also delivers through its own online ordering site.
• Payment: credit cards are accepted.

Getting there

Whole Earth is at 76 Peck Seah Street, a short walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Oasia Hotel Downtown is on the same street, which makes it handy for guests there.

Nearby

Learn more about the food behind the menu in our Peranakan food guide. For meat-free meals across the city, read our vegetarian and vegan guide. To explore the area, see our Tanjong Pagar guide and all restaurants in Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar. You can also compare more Peranakan restaurants around Singapore.