Xin Ru Toh
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Fully vegan bar open in the evenings with indoor and outdoor seating~ The menu is clearly labelled with allergens including alliums, gluten, and nuts. Love the flavourful and beautifully presented fusion dishes in the bar bites which mainly focus on healthy whole-food plant-based ingredients, such as Jackfruit Tacos, Karapincha Cutlet, and Jackfruit "Tuna" Melts Toastie. There is also an extensive drinks menu with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, drawing from unique concepts, such as Spaceman cocktail inspired by food that astronauts consume, Passionfruit mocktail which repurposes food waste in the garnish, and Blue Magic mocktail which infuses the superfood spirulina. Staff members are all welcoming and friendly, patiently explaining their creations and concoctions in detail and with pride. On the pricey side but amazing for special occasions and date nights etc. Received the accolade of No. 15 among Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023!
Sadly, Analogue Initiative's last day of operation in Singapore will be 15th Sep 2024. They’re planning to relocate to another city. Please do yourself a favour and check it out before they close. This place is truly driven by a passion for creativity and environmental sustainability, not just in terms of the menu, but also in terms of the interior design. For instance, the iconic oceanic island bar top was 3D-printed in the Netherlands using 1600 kg of recycled plastic (in 14 modular pieces, so they can dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere). Some of the tables and coasters were also locally made by The Plastic Project / Plastify using recycled plastic, while some other tables were locally made using mycelium from mushrooms. Great eco-friendly concept and forward-thinking team! Impressive for vegans and non-vegans alike. Located within CHIJMES with a good ambience; few minutes' walk from several MRT stations including City Hall, Bras Basah, and Bencoolen.