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Annalakshmi Restaurant
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Vegetarian
Indian vegetarian restaurant founded in Singapore in 1986. The food is cooked and served by volunteers. The traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine is simply presented in a buffet spread and there is no fixed price for the food. The guests pay any amount as he/she wishes. The concept is "Eat What You Want, Give What You Feel, We Believe in You, We Trust You." Use Exit F from Tanjong Pagar Stn or Exit 3 from Shenton Way Stn. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm. Last admission 15 min before closing.
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OUE Downtown Gallery, 6A , Shenton way , Unit #01-03, Central Singapore, Singapore, 068815
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Last update on 04 Mar 2023 by JimmySeah
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15 Reviews
First Review by Pascal_HK
HuiEeLee
Points +66
Delicious - Edit
Thank you for the pay as you wish buffet. The food is really delicious, the service is excellent and the place is clean. Appreciate your kind act. 🙏
Read morePros: Pay as you wish, Excellent service, Delicious food
Cons: Contains allium (Chinese Vegetarians please note)
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ChowLee
Points +27
Awesome food - Edit
Great food, buffet style. There is always a great selection.
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Peace ...
Points +3070
Delish Vegetarian Indian Food - Edit
Love the decor and food of this restaurant. Like the concept Eat as you like, pay as you feel, also the delication of volunteers in such delish plant-based food and the good causes they support, making this world a more beautiful place.
Read moreThey are moving soon and cease operations till further notice. Last day of operations is 24 Sep 2022.
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IsidroAnivdelarev
Points +137
Home-made delicious Indian food - Edit
Cozy place with great Home-made Indian food. Not vegan, but a good variety of options. You pay (donate) what you decide.
Read morePros: Tasty food. You pay what you wish to donate.
Cons: Service so so. Not vegan.
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pumokel
Points +2081
Something different - Edit
Nice atmosphere, most of the food was vegan and actually very good.
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PickleRick
Points +892
sounds good in principle....... - Edit
if you look at the header description, "Eat What You Want, Give What You Feel, We Believe in You, We Trust You."
Read morewell, okay. that is true, but socially, not really.
the setting is quite fancy (though in a bit of a desolate neighbourhood), with lots of staff around (3 different people asked me if i wanted a drink). food is refreshed constantly. there are prices listed at the register for group rates (SGD15 for lunch, 18 for dinner), so you would have an inkling of what you should be paying. also, if you don't pay enough, you'll get a frown.
a similar concept in Berlin requires you to purchase a drink, then pay within a suggested range. but you really should be paying the upper limit of the suggested range, or you'll be frankly asked for more.
a similar concept in Bali would have you calculate how much you ate on your own, then stuff the money into a 'box'.
i'm just curious about how this model operates across different cultures and economic contexts.
ACTUAL REVIEW TIME:
the food is good; not mind-blowing, but definitely not bad. what i didn't like was the selection, which is my own problem; there were several difference kinds of rice, 2 curries, dahl, vadai, pappadums (SUPER salty), naan, plus 2 desserts (watermelon + plain sweet rice [sakkarai pongal]).
the problem is that i don't prefer to eat much starch (so veg + protein), so for +SGD15, i'd rather be able to choose what i want instead. BUT, it was good to be forced to try new things... the peanut chaat was really good and the pidi was interesting.
maybe i will revisit to try it out again, but it's absolutely not on my to-do list.
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AnneRam
Points +90
Really tasty food - Edit
I really liked the food from the buffet. All but 3 options were vegan. I tried the rice, and a few curries. The food had a nice aroma, good use of spices. It seems some of the curries has very similar ingredients (mainly bell pepper).
Read moreThe service was friendly. I did not try the drinks. chose to pay SGD 22 for one person.
Definitely coming back.
Pros: Lots of tasty vegan options, Got in spontaneously without a reservation, Buffet- choose what you like
Cons: incense smell a bit heavy for me, but was OK
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Robp123
Points +13
Great food and service - Edit
Really good place. We turned up shortly before they closed but they were kind enough to let us in. Fabulous Indian veg buffet!
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian food!
Cons: Non!
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Zehbeehoon
Points +1128
indian vegetarian buffet - Edit
food is good, staff is friendly. vegan-friendly dishes are available, do ask the staff before helping yourself
Read morePros: friendly staff
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Starmone
Points +613
excellent service and good food - Edit
The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable, just ask them what are the vegan options and they’ll be quick to guide you! The service was really good! Upon knowing that we are vegan, the server who was serving vegan Indian bread came back several times to our table to offer it to us! They also refilled our water and ask us what drinks we would like! The food options were not very extensive but most things tasted great! Would come back again!
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Cqveggiefinds
Points +11268
Worth the Try. - Edit
Clarify with staff to find out which selections are not vegan friendly.
Read moreThe restaurant is run by volunteers and customers get to choose how much they are willing to pay for the meal.
Make a reservation if you’re with a big group
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VillVanilje
Points +365
Worth supporting - Edit
You just got to love the concept. Nice spread, not overwhelming but simple authentic food. The ambience is a little much but the staff is just lovely - attentive, warm and all smiles.
Read moreIt's not fine dining but more like a dinner at a friends' place, or at your granny's I guess.
We gave 20$ per person and it was fully worth it.
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kkylaye
Points +936
30th Anniversary Lunch Buffet - Edit
Even though it was crowded, the service was still quick and the servers are very hospitable.
Read moreFood is homely and fares better than those you find at indian stalls in singapore.
Must visit if in the area.
Pros: good service, homely cooking
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craigmc
Points +30889
Spicy buffet - Edit
One of the first pure veg Indian restauranta in Singapore I have found without ghee everywhere.
Read moreWarmly welcomed to a very busy buffet restaurant, o was on here on Friday night and the place was heaving. This of course meant the food was fresh and changed frequently.
A large selection of curry dishes served in a thali style tray from the buffet. O ghinknibhad about five different curries all tasting different and varying in spice and heat. Two to three rice choices and a limited amount of bread.
A selection of fruit for dessert if required, however I didnt manage.
A pay as feel policy is in operation and the staff were discreet with this.
A great evening option close to central.
Pros: Choice , Staff, Spicy food
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Pascal_HK
Points +313
Nice buffet - Edit
Went there yesterday, on a Saturday afternoon. First I though it was closed, as this area is pretty empty at noon during the WE. So I was surprised when I entered the restaurant, to find a large and nice room, very well decorated, almost full, mainly with Indian families.The staff was very nice. They asked me if I had made a reservation. I did not. So I sat with another Indian on a business trip from Bangalore. Good way to meet people. We had an interesting talk about France, India and Singapore. What about the food? Good. Large choice of different dishes. Went twice to refill my plate. Can order a drink as well. Pay as you wish (I gave 20 which I find fair). I'll come again!
Read moreFor the location, you'll easily find Central Square on Havelock road. Then it is wihtin the square, but from outside - i.e. NOT directly on Havelock rd and NOT inside the commercial centre. You'll find it.
Pros: Food, Room & staff, Concept of pay as you wish
Cons: Not clearly indicated what is vegan, Location (unless u live around like me)
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