The short answer
Veggie 121: what visitors should know first
Yes, for a weekday breakfast or lunch if you want vegan noodles at hawker prices. Spinach says everything on the menu is vegan. It is cash-only, closed at weekends, and queues form at lunch, so arrive early.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. 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
Veggie 121 facts at a glance
- Location
- 121 Telok Ayer Street, stall 5
- Dining style
- Coffeeshop hawker stall
- Diet
- Fully vegan per Spinach
- Signature order
- Try: curry bee hoon, laksa, black pepper tofu
- Hours (reported)
- Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm; closed Sat and Sun
- Price signal
- About S$3-6 per reviewers
Why it matters
Why Veggie 121 is worth your time
Veggie 121 is one of the few places where a vegan can order ordinary hawker noodles without asking what is in the broth. Spinach states everything on the menu is vegan, which is the assurance that matters at a coffeeshop stall.
It also sits on Telok Ayer Street, close to the Lau Pa Sat area, so it fits a morning walk through the old Chinatown shophouse streets. Its weak points are the weekday-only hours and a menu that is not published online, so plan the visit around a weekday morning.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Bee hoon dishes
Curry, fried and soup versions are all mentioned by reviewers.
- 02
Tofu mains
Black pepper and ginger chilli tofu are reported.
- 03
Breakfast porridge
Eight treasures porridge is mentioned for early visits.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Order at the stall and let the cook know your spice level. Spinach notes the website menu section is empty, so the dishes come from reviewers: bee hoon with curry sauce, guay tiaw, fish soup bee hoon, fried bee hoon and laksa. Black pepper tofu or seitan and ginger chilli tofu are also mentioned.
For breakfast, reviewers mention eight treasures porridge, and nasi lemak is on the list too. Prices are reported at roughly S$3 to S$6, but treat that as a guide.
Portions are generous and the chilli can be strong. Queues are longest at lunch, so arriving soon after opening gives you a quieter seat. Pay in cash.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Bring cash
- Arrive early on a weekday
- Skip weekends, it is closed
- Ask for mild chilli
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 121 Telok Ayer Street, stall 5, coffeeshop near Chinatown
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Weekday before 11:30am
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is an open coffeeshop with a stall counter, and queues can be long at lunch. Our sources do not describe steps or seating comfort, so go early when it is quieter.
- Tickets and access
- No booking; order at the stall. Spinach lists Monday to Friday 7am-3:30pm and closed at weekends; reviewers say cash only. Confirm before you go.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
It is an open coffeeshop with a stall counter, and queues can be long at lunch. Our sources do not describe steps or seating comfort, so go early when it is quieter.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Veggie 121 fully vegan?
Spinach says everything on the menu is vegan and lists it as fully vegan.
Is it open at weekends?
Spinach lists it closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Is there a printed menu online?
Spinach says the menu section lists no dishes; dishes named here come from reviewers.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
