Jelina Garden

How we are vegan certified?

2012-02-05T02:18:00.000-08:00

Among the many vegetarians out there, there are a group of people who believe in 'veganism'. And to quote ABOUT.COM, veganism refers to 'a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived products, such as refined white sugar and wines'

If you follow this trend of diet, then you are whom we refer to as 'vegans' and your diet consist mostly of grains, beans, vegetables and fruits and all other natural sources of greens. No matter your reasons for committing to this belief, the folks at Jelina respect your decision and in fact will serve vegan-friendly meals.

Do check out our menu if you're still feeling unsure of what we serve at our diner, or explore or concept pillars to find out why and how we're doing so.

Ranging from Whole grain herbal soups, variations of noodles and rice with creative mixes of greens and yummies, and our nutritional premium pots - we're certain you'd find something that within our most important motto - yummy and healthy food does exist.

At Jelina, we have faith that being kind brings on a better world.

Jelina is located at 9 Cheong Chi Nam Road, Singapore, Singapore 599734
Open daily from 11am to 10pm | http://jelinasqcare.com

Gather up the people - it's time for good food tis season!

2012-01-30T18:53:00.000-08:00

Check out our Lunar New Year Promotions - set meals catered for all group sizes

Revised business hours

2012-01-12T23:19:00.001-08:00

Are you like us, busy with preparation for the upcoming Dragon year? In light of the festive season, our opening hours have been amended.

1. We are now open daily from 11am to 10pm
2. You may now call us for booking of tables and advance booking for delivery
3. We are closed from 3pm on New Year Eve (22/01) and will resume business on 25/01
4. All advance booking for delivery need to be made five days before collection date, call us to find out more about our discount of 10%

Hereby we wish everyone a wonderful and prosperous new year ahead!

This the season to be slim!

2012-01-03T19:32:00.000-08:00

The festive seasons are upon us! Every year during this time I become overly conscious about the way jeans tighten a little more than usual. Yet, with the merry seasons one after another, it's going to be an uphill battle trying to stow away that little "waist-pouch".

Perhaps my mother is always one step ahead, for this woman is always lithe and skinny, she must have a trick or two up her sleeves. Therefore, behold - the alternative to the lard-filled Lunar New Year dishes!

What is good : Sauces of Yu Sheng are often max on sugar and they are bound to add a few pounds to your little waist - which is why we use the alternative of sweet and sour plum sauce and natural oil for seasoning. Let them break away the fat and make the best appetizer before your hearty meals!

"Pen Cai" in Chinese stands for a big plate of everything, really. Look at the number of ingredients on this really small bowl - it's luxurious! Yet every ingredient is healthy and nutritious, a good mix of vegetables, shrooms and konjac will delight your taste palette.

This may just be my favourite out of the lot - and the one I deem most interesting. The Chinese are crazy about shark fins, while I'm not. I'm more crazy for the cute sharks out there to balance our delicate eco-system. So her invention of this vegetarian alternative is simply excellent!

A colorful plate with 4 sides to excite your taste buds - there is something peppery, something sweet, something rich in flavour and something crunchy. Go ahead, try each and every of them and try and determine which of the above you have just tasted

To find out more about the dishes and uncover their nutritional content, hop over to our site or Facebook. Or you can drop us a call at 64633962 for more information about our latest events!

What are your expectations of a good, vegetarian cafe?

2011-10-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

We have a question for you all. It is no hidden secret that our sunny Singapore is known to be a food haven, so people set their expectations with food at the prime.

At our small garden haven, we really try to make the visit as enjoyable as we can.

Good and yummy food
The verbal feedback for our food has been delightful! We know that even kids love our food, but for the hesitant few, we are creating our very own kids menu so stay tuned! The most wonderful thing about our menu, even die-hard curry fans need not worry about putting on weight!

Soothing ambiance
The place is homely, and even our staff has grown to love the menu so much that they have their every meal lovingly provided by our lady boss. The kitchen is detailed from knives that prevents vegetables and fruits from oxidizing to water and ingredients that are purified from unhealthy components. The food is served with tender loving care, and you can enjoy it in our small garden decorated with colorful flowers and leaves.

Interesting menu
Nothing exotic to be a dare for anyone, but we do try to recreate the favorite local cuisines such as curry and rojak in healthy counterparts. We use soy milk as opposed to coconut milk which prevents an upset stomach. Find out more about our menu on our main page, where a slide-show menu explains the health benefits of our dishes

True to organic and healthy origins
I'm constantly impressed by my mother's wealth of knowledge in terms of organic and health facts. She has gone on to insist that the chefs cook with healthy sugar, salt and oil. And that is no easy task, for the texture of the food and the method of preparation is heavily tested. And her hard work has paid off, now her food is made from healthy ingredients including imports from Taiwan. Do talk to lady chef Jessie Yee if you have a burning health question.

Sharing their stories and belief with people who support them
Both mother and daughter have had our fight with different kinds of illnesses, and we earnestly believe that we need to spread the message that your diet makes your health. We have our blog, and our facebook page for active discussions. You can ask us questions, personally or through the digital medium and we will attend to each with our best responses

Positive advertising
We understand that it is a daunting task to turn full-vegetarian, especially when the supply for non-vegetarian far exceeds the contrary. We believe that it is easier to begin light, start with the dishes that appeal most to you, and then begin trying others. You can also suggest to us what dishes you would like to see on the menu, and we'd do our best to cater, just so you have the best variety available

So what are your expectations for a good, vegetarian cafe? Go to our Facebook page now and give us your response now! :)

Our little garden!

2011-09-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

Congratulations on the opening Jelina Vegetarian Garden! And to Ma and her team, great work, good job and keep it up!

The little garden is now ready to welcome guests! This is my small present to my Ma, who has put her every wonderful effort into building a grand notion in saving people and their dining habits. Have a quick tour and learn more about what you can expect from our environment.

Vines and fences will greet you with cheerful and colorful flowers!

Be ready for the spectacular display of flowers in every hue and color

Sunflowers symbolizes good health, a positive flower with many beautiful
messages. Every fence you find in our perimeter is decorated by sunflowers!

Always feel welcomed in our small and humble garden

Do the dishes make you feel hungry? Of course they're yummy!
Drop by to give it a try now!

We also carry a range of organic products. Take a tour and maybe
you'd find something to your liking :)

Even kids love our vegetarian food. The little boy in the photo was
nursing a bad flu, but was delighted by the meal and feeling much
grander after. He even announced loudly how satisfied it made him!

Hope you'd drop us a visit soon!

Promotion of the month

2011-09-18T09:33:00.000-07:00

I bet whenever your tummy's rumbling and you can't stop counting, you're looking for a promotion near you!

For the month of September, we're having an exclusive 20% discount promotion for three dishes -

Singaporean's Nonya Curry ($4.40, u.p. $5.50) - A yummy delicacy, and the best example that vegetarian food can be just as great as its non-veg counterpart. Rich in flavour and filled with plenty of ingredients, look forward to this signature Nonya curry on promotion this month

Herbal Soup ($4.70, u.p. $5.90) - While the previous dish is rich and packed with a punch, this dish is light and renewing in its every taste. Be prepared for a nourishing pamper when you slurp this yummy soup. More information on its health facts at our website

Homemade Coral Grass Dessert ($3.10, u.p. $3.90) - End your meal with sweet and cooling dessert, made from delicious Coral Grass, a healthy way to combat the blazing heat in our local climate.

Remember to take a photo of the following voucher and present it to our cashier for your discounted prices. Enjoy your meal!

Welcome to Jelina Garden!

2011-09-11T22:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

Jelina Garden is very happy to finally materialize and begin sharing all the awesome goodness we have been bestowed with - good and healthy food, that is!

Below is a quick Q&A section to answer quick questions:

What is Jelina Garden?
We're a vegetarian eatery that prides on delivering yummy and healthy food. Our philosophy is that both can co-exist - healthy and yummy! We're new in the block, but our founder Jessie has years of experience in the culinary line of business. Not only has she set up many cafes and restaurants before, she has also ventured beyond Singapore in search of organic believers. Now, her new baby, Jelina Garden is prepared to bring you the best of both worlds.

What can I find on this blog?
All the wealth of information we would like to share, not forgetting the latest movements on our website. Jelina Garden (blog) serves as an intelligent counterpart to our website, which also features promotions and the latest menu served at our place. Be prepared for a wide-range of articles, and leave us suggestions and feedbacks for us to improve our service.

Where is the site?
You can get there by clicking here. Watch out for the artworks done in the name of Kindness and Healthy Ingredients by our site designers, namely me and my best friend/partner-in-crime Danyao. And our always changing promo page, filled with yummy goodies for its faithful fans!

Alright, that's all I have for now. Hope you'd enjoy your stay here and see you around Cheong Chi Nam Street real soon!

Cheers :)
Shan