The short answer
Thong Xin Vegetarian (Hatten Square): what visitors should know first
Yes, for vegetarian and vegan lunch near Bandar Hilir. It is a no-frills buffet stall open weekdays only, so go before the afternoon, bring cash or e-wallet, and ask about the one egg dish. Not an Indian restaurant.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Thong Xin Vegetarian (Hatten Square) facts at a glance
- Location
- Hatten Square, Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir
- Dining style
- Vegetarian buffet stall, pay by weight
- Price signal
- Low; plate priced by weight
- Signature order
- Try: fried noodles and vegetable dishes with rice
- Hours
- Weekdays about 8 am to 3 pm; closed weekends
- Good for
- Vegan and vegetarian lunch
Why it matters
Why Thong Xin Vegetarian (Hatten Square) is worth your time
Thong Xin is useful in a city where most local dishes contain meat or seafood. A vegetarian directory rates it highly for vegans and lists it as an affordable lunch for travellers who need to avoid animal products.
It matters for planning: a family that avoids meat and egg can eat a full meal here, then go sightseeing in the afternoon. The stall is not certified or religious, so Jain diners will need to ask about onion and garlic, and the one egg dish is the reason we do not label it fully vegan or pure vegetarian.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Marked vegan dishes
The directory says the menu is clearly marked and most dishes are vegan.
- 02
Pay by weight
A plate of rice and vegetables is priced by weight.
- 03
Bandar Hilir location
Close to the Maritime Museum and Mahkota Parade.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Thong Xin is a small buffet stall in the Hatten Square mall in Bandar Hilir. You pick vegetables, tofu, mushroom and noodle dishes from the counter and the plate is priced by weight. The directory lists it as vegetarian, with a menu clearly marked and well over ten vegan dishes, and says nearly all dishes are vegan, with one obvious egg dish as an exception.
Use it for a simple lunch near the Maritime Museum and Mahkota Parade. Look carefully at the counter, take plain rice and steamed vegetables if you are unsure, and ask staff about egg in any item. It is a Chinese-style vegetarian buffet, so expect soy, mushroom and mock-protein dishes, not Indian cooking.
The stall can be hard to find inside the mall, so check the ground floor and basement. Go early, since weekday lunch hours are short.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Go on a weekday before 3 pm
- Ask about the one egg dish
- Bring cash or an e-wallet
- Check the stall's current hours
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Ground floor, Hatten Square, Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes
- Best time
- Weekday lunch; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is at a mall stall with seating, in Bandar Hilir. The directory notes it can feel hot inside, so takeaway is an option for older diners.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in, pay by the weight of your plate. The directory listed weekday hours of about 8 am to 3 pm and closure on weekends; cash or e-wallet is recommended. Confirm hours before you go.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
It is at a mall stall with seating, in Bandar Hilir. The directory notes it can feel hot inside, so takeaway is an option for older diners.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Is Thong Xin fully vegan?
The directory says nearly all dishes are vegan, with one obvious egg dish, so we tag vegan options, not fully vegan.
Is it open on weekends?
No; the directory lists weekdays only.
Does it serve Jain food?
We found no Jain claim; ask about onion and garlic.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
