Mexican Tacos, Fully Vegan, Housemade Tortillas
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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
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.
Visit
Open the map1116 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
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.
nearby
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