Café Salivation is the first Western Vegetarian Café that opened in Little India since 2008. They use no MSG in their cooking which is why I was keen to try.
Cafe Salivation Shop Front @ Little India
We started off with a strawberry shake that was supposedly vegan as it is from soy milk. But in retrospect, the server didn’t seem too confident when he answered me, so for fellow vegans, I suggest you double check before ordering!
Vegetarian Strawberry Shake
The first main we tried was Penne Arabiatta ($11), which was Penne pasta tossed with button mushrooms, red/yellow/green capsicums and garnished with red chilli flakes. The tomato base was very fresh tasting, and the chilli gives it an adequate punch without being too spicy.
Penne Arabiatta @ Cafe Salivation
The Spaghetti Soya Bolognaise ($12.50) was also beautifully done, tasting quite like real meat texture which is reproduced from minced soya tossed with spaghetti.
Spaghetti Soya Bolognaise
The Mushroom Burger ($10) was filling and tasty with an assortment of mushrooms roasted and formed into burgers topped with basil pesto.
Overall, a good value meal at ~$12/pax with filling and tasty western dishes. I would definitely have the pastas again when I am back!
Café Salivation
Address: 176 Race Course Road, Singapore 218607
Phone: 6298 1412
Operating Hours: Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 10:30 pm, Sat – Sun: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Website: http://www.cafesalivation.com/