Nature Vegetarian Restaurant

Vegetarian Chinese Vegan, Many Mock Meats

★ 4.7 · $$ · Hours

LunchDinnerTakeoutQuick BitesFamilies

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan Mongolian beef lunch special for great value" "Try the vegan Mongolian beef lunch special for great value"
"Enjoy the potstickers and sesame chicken dishes"
"Cash only - bring cash or find an ATM nearby"
"Ask staff for details on vegan dishes - they are knowledgeable and friendly"
"Consider ordering family style to sample multiple dishes"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  mock duck, salt and pepper chicken, ribs mock duck — popular (×5)
salt and pepper chicken — popular (×4)
ribs — popular (×4)
dumplings — popular (×7)
chow mein — popular (×3)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  large portions, many vegan options, friendly staff large portions ×4
many vegan options ×3
friendly staff ×9
fast service ×2
affordable ×11
 

Nature Vegetarian Restaurant in Oakland Chinatown offers traditional Chinese vegetarian dishes with all-vegan food accompanied by housemade meat substitutes. The venue is casual and affordable, praised for flavorful dishes like sesame chicken and General Tao’s chicken-style mock meats, with mostly takeout and resumed indoor dining post-pandemic. Some reviewers noted occasional inconsistent seasoning or less friendly service, but the overall experience reflects authentic, well-prepared vegan Chinese cuisine.