One World Cuisine Restaurant

Article from: Sunday Times

Sandra Peterson, in STM Entertainment
April 10, 2009 10:00pm

Food for thought

Crispy bacon was my ultimate comfort food until I saw the movie Babe. Since then, shamed by that cute piglet and cajoled by a militant vegetarian friend – one who handcuffs herself to live-sheep transports – I've given a lot of thought to animal welfare. And, animal rights aside, many vegetarians claim that their diets are also more eco-friendly than those of meat-munchers.

Warm fuzzies

The folk who run One World Cuisine put their money where your mouth is in the hope of saving the planet. They also aim to change your heart and enhance your health by offering vegan meals on a pay-as-you-feel basis. Their philosophy is driven home by place-mats covered in pictures of cute critters mouthing messages such as "Save our lives! We love you" and "Thank you for your compassion".

Well buffeted

Bookings for the dinner buffet are essential. I was relieved my companion had reserved seats when we stepped inside to discover a line of people from all walks of life waiting to pile up their plates. I salivated as soon as I spied the mix of Indian, Japanese and other Asian delights and began making mental notes about how many platefuls of food I could shovel in before I'd have to unzip my pants. That was until I noticed a sign that read "One serve please. Let's share the love" and swiftly stifled my gluttonous impulses. My hunger was sated with a generous serve of stir-fried Chinese vegetables on a bed of noodles, and a delicately-spiced curry puff. Dinner diners can also help themselves to chilled, filtered water, instant coffee and tea. Green tea is available for the lunch crowd. Those who still fancy something extra can buy a slice of vegan cake for $3 or a soy cappuccino or latte at $3 a cup.

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