The short answer
Annalakshmi at Downtown Gallery: what visitors should know first
A sensible vegetarian stop if you are near Shenton Way or Lau Pa Sat. Buffets run Monday to Saturday and it is closed on Sundays. We could not confirm its onion and garlic policy, so Jains should call first.
History and context
The story behind Annalakshmi at Downtown Gallery
Per its site, the cafe opened on 27 December 2022 and the restaurant reopened on 22 January 2023 at Downtown Gallery.
Useful facts
Annalakshmi at Downtown Gallery facts at a glance
- Location
- Downtown Gallery, 6A Shenton Way, Singapore 068815
- Dining style
- Vegetarian buffet restaurant plus cafe
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Hours
- Mon to Sat; closed Sun (per site)
- Good for
- Groups, weekday lunch, vegetarian meals
Why it matters
Why Annalakshmi at Downtown Gallery is worth your time
Annalakshmi is a vegetarian restaurant that reopened at Downtown Gallery in early 2023, when the cafe opened on 27 December 2022 and the Restaurant on 22 January 2023, according to its site. For visitors staying around Marina Bay or Shenton Way it is the nearest vegetarian sit-down option listed in our sources.
It suits groups who want to share a buffet without negotiating a menu, and travellers who prefer not to eat at general hawker stalls where kitchens are shared with meat. Because the site does not state whether egg is used, we have not tagged it Pure Veg, and we give no Jain tag without evidence.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Lunch buffet
11:30 am to 3 pm, last entry 2:30 pm.
- 02
Dinner buffet
6 to 9 pm, last entry 8:30 pm.
- 03
Cafe
Open from 8 am to 4:30 pm, last order 4 pm.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The site describes vegetarian dining as a cultural experience and lists two venues in the same building: the Restaurant at #01-03 with lunch and dinner buffets, and the cafe at #03-26. The lunch buffet runs from 11:30 am to 3 pm and dinner from 6 to 9 pm, Monday to Saturday.
The site does not give a menu, so we cannot say which dishes are served on a given day. A buffet lets you see the food before choosing, which helps travellers who want to check for egg or onion with the staff. We could not find a published statement on onion and garlic, so Jain visitors should call +65 6339 9993 and ask before booking.
The cafe opens Monday to Saturday from 8 am with the last order at 4 pm, a lighter option if you do not want a full buffet. Both are closed on Sundays, although the site says catering requests for Sundays can be made.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Remember it is closed on Sundays
- Call about onion and garlic if you are Jain
- Book only if you are 8 or more
- Check hours on the site before you go
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Downtown Gallery, 6A Shenton Way
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Weekday lunch buffet or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is inside a mall-style building, which usually means level floors, lifts and air conditioning, though we did not confirm this from the site. Buffets mean walking to the counters; ask staff to help if that is difficult.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are only taken for groups of 8 or more, according to the restaurant's site. Everyone else can walk in. Last entry for the lunch buffet is 2:30 pm and for dinner 8:30 pm.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
It is inside a mall-style building, which usually means level floors, lifts and air conditioning, though we did not confirm this from the site. Buffets mean walking to the counters; ask staff to help if that is difficult.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Annalakshmi vegetarian?
Its site describes vegetarian dining. It does not say whether egg is excluded, so ask.
Does it take reservations?
Only for groups of 8 or more; others can walk in.
Is it open on Sunday?
No, the site says it is closed on Sundays.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
