Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

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This vegan eatery has garnered praise for its diverse menu offerings, with reviewers consistently raving about the fried enoki mushrooms and the vegan Spam mi. The King wich and banh mi have also been well-received, with diners appreciating the depth of flavor and generous portion sizes. The mango lemonade is another standout, with reviewers recommending it as a refreshing accompaniment to the meal.

While the food has been a highlight, reviewers have noted that the restaurant's small exterior belies its spacious interior. Reservations may be necessary, especially for larger groups, and diners should be aware that hours may vary depending on the day. However, the friendly service and clear labeling of food allergies have been major positives, making this a welcoming destination for vegan diners.

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My husband and I came here for a lunch date as we were intrigued by the menu. They have a lot to offer and everything is vegan. So definitely a lot more options on the appetisers. Our waiter/waitress was really friendly and good at suggesting their best sellers and made sure he/she customised to our taste. The place looked small from the outside but they have a big seating area and can accommodate groups. Coming to the food, the popcorn nuggets were good, the dumpling filling was great but it was a bit el dante for our liking. Their main course was the show stealer. We ordered their laksa and Ramen. The quantity of laksa was enormous and can easily shared by two. The taste was fine. We absolutely loved the Ramen. And it's one of the few best Ramens I have had in the recent times. We also took a takeaway box of Ramen for dinner. If you're a vegetarian/ vegan this place is worth visiting.

We ordered the fried enoki mushrooms as an appetizer. We cut it up and it was a good amount for our party of five. For entrées we had the vegan Spam mi, fried rice, King wich, tonkotsu ramen, and the banh mi. All of it was good. I'd recommend the mango lemonade. For dessert, we brought the seasonal special cake back with us. It's a mango pomelo sago cake and it was probably the tastiest thing we've had on our trip. The cake was light, the frosting had a delicious mango flavor, and it was fantastic.

My friends took us there and we were pleasantly surprised by the food. It was robust with good depth of flavor. We are pretty versed in Asian vegetarian/vegan cuisine both for restaurant and in home cooking and we found the food filling and with good spicing for the dishes we ordered. I also liked that food allergies were clearly labeled, and there were many dishes based on vegetables/mushrooms rather than meat substitutes. The ambiance was nice and kid friendly. Overall we were happy with the whole experience and would go back.