Nature Vegetarian - Oakland

The food is great. The prices are reasonable. The portion is generous!

I’ve heard many good things about this place, and the food didn’t disappoint! I ordered takeaway, and everything was tasty and well-seasoned. They even provided a free sample of soup.

Great food, reasonably priced! I highly suggest the cod clay pot and hot and sour soup.

I went to Nature a few times around the time when I first moved to Oakland back in March 2016. I have been going to Anfilo for the Ethiopian vegan buffet Liba for the falafel lately yet glad to get reacquainted w/ Nature again as it is a fully vegan establishment worth supporting. The lunch special here M-F is just $7.50. It is served w/ soup, white or brown rice, a spring roll. There are 28 options for the entree for the lunch special. I went w/ the sweet sour veggie pork w/ pineapple. The faux meats here are on point made in house. The sauce had a nice flavor it came w/ plenty of bell pepper along w/ the pineapple that added a nice touch of natural sweetness. Hearty portions affordable. Besides the weekday lunch specials they have appetizers, soups, entrees that would be great to try for dinner. The clay pot dishes looked especially interesting. They have fried noodles fried rice. They have two Prix Frixe set menus for 8-10 people for $128 or $198. They even have Prix Frixe set menus for 10-12 people for $238 or $288 respectively. These are complete meals that would be great for a party or large gathering. The only caveat was no water was brought out although complimentary tea was provided I passed on the tea as I eschew caffeinated beverages. The patrons next to me had to ask for water in order to have it brought out to them. Well CA is hopefully close to being over the drought w/ all the rain we have been having this winter yet luckily I was fairly well hydrated prior to arrival. I 'm a fan of Nature will be back to explore more of the menu. I have no problem being more assertive to ask for water next time either. By the way there is a $10 minimum to use a credit card so if you are going for the lunch special make sure to bring cash!

This place is the best! I thought it was all vegan though? Surprised to see it listed as vegetarian. Anyway, the owners make their own mock meat, it's well-priced and flavorful.