pianomania: SUKA MAKAN VEGETARIAN EDITION: ORIGINAL GREENS @ SHAW PLAZA, BALESTIER ROAD

This is the first vegetarian restaurant to be covered in Suka Makan. Being an omnivore, going to a vegetarian restaurant is not a common event. After the very few times I've been vegetarian, my usual reaction has been, "Needs more meat". I was put to the challenge this time by the Lee family, young pianist Mikkel Myer, his parents Bryan and Felina, and his teacher-mentor Tedd Joselson.

I've heard so much about Original Greens at Shaw Plaza, Balestier Road that I had to take up their kind invitation. This is a truly friendly place with a panoramic view of Balestier Road, and where Mikkel spends most of him away from the keyboard. Right away, I felt welcome and the menu looks wonderful.

Nasi Lemak

Mapo Tofu

Mala Dumplings

Seaweed Tofu Steak with Ginger

Two kinds of risottos:
Wild Mushroom and Eggplant Unagi

Mala Seafood Pizza

The concept is fusion vegetarian and no longer should it been said that vegetarians lead a boring feeding existence. All the dishes are very much like the best of Asian and Western cuisine, absolutely tasty except that no animals have been harmed. They also have a vegan option for most dishes, and this was what we opted for. No disappointments, only pleasure and the comforting feeling that no animals had to die for our dining experiences. Many thanks go to the Lees for broadening my experience, and palate.