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Nature Vegetarian Restaurant

Chinese Vegan, Mock Meats, Inexpensive

Worth ordering: Fried ricenamed in 5 reviews

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Enjoy the inexpensive lunch special with soup, spring roll, rice, and tea.
  • Good to know: Be prepared for cash-only payments; ATMs nearby.
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  • Try the vegan Mongolian beef and sesame chicken for authentic flavors.
  • Ask staff about ingredient details to ensure dishes fit strict vegan preferences.
  • Consider takeout during busy times or when indoor dining is unavailable.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Chow mein

  • Worth ordering: Eggplant

  • Worth ordering: Sesame chicken

People also mention salt and pepper chicken, bean curd appetizer and braised tofu.

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Also dumpling, dumplings and mongolian beef.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and good value.

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Also praised for affordable, fast service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Nature Vegetarian Restaurant serves traditional Chinese vegetarian dishes with a focus on housemade vegan mock meats, including favorites like Mongolian beef and General Tao's chicken. The menu offers an inexpensive lunch special featuring soup, spring roll, rice, and tea, appealing to solo diners and lunch crowds in Oakland Chinatown. The venue is casual with quick service and wheelchair accessibility, and many customers appreciate its generous portions and authentic flavors.

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1116 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–19:30
Tuesday
11:00–19:30
Wednesday
11:00–19:30
Thursday
11:00–19:30
Friday
11:00–19:30
Saturday
11:00–19:30
Sunday
11:00–19:30

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mock meats, tofu, bean curd + 2 more

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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