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    Nature Vegetarian Restaurant

    4.2 (526 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Jocelyn C.

    Solid veggie food!! Our whole family had banquet style food for our family event, and we all loved it vegetarians and meat eaters alike! They have a lot of different soy based veggie meats to choose from as well has vegetable options as well. Service was friendly and prompt.

    Becky V.

    The most variety I've seen for a Chinese restaurant that specializes in vegetarian items. Some dishes really dont look vegetarian. You will have a chance to eat meat that's not really made of meat, but actually soy or tofu or starch. Interesting experience Can accommodate large groups since has lots of large tables with lazy Susan's Favorite is honey walnut prawn with nuts (the prawn is vegetarian!)

    String Bean with Spicy Sauce /
    Hemesh P.

    The location is in a really bad part of town It feels unsafe The inside was a weird layout and they told me to scan the QR code for the menu even though they had paper copies at the front The outside looks very run down and made me question the they I want to eat here I got Thai fried rice and it was very weird. Not what you think it is. It's a rice covered with a soggy thin noodle. It was gross I got spicy green beans too They were greasy and not spicy Was not a fan although portions are enormous

    Veggie Prawn with Honey Walnut Veggie Sesame Chicken / Veggie Roast Pork /
    Daw M.

    Loved the array of spices and flavors! Service was fast and friendly I loved all the dishes and every dish was crafted well in my opinion as a meat eater! The honey walnut shrimp tasted like honey mayonnaise walnut shrimp minus the seafood taste. The roast pork texture was interesting but you can taste the same flavors, just not the salt that comes with pork so add salt! It works well I loved the sesame sauce with our sesame chicken. Family vibes and very filling. Thank you!

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    Phong T.

    My older sister has been vegetarian for over 30 years, and now that I'm in the Bay Area, it's great to meet up for dinner. We visited this restaurant on a Saturday around 6:30 PM and found it relatively quiet, with just a few other tables occupied when we arrived. Parking options include street parking and a nearby deck, which is convenient. The service was commendable; our waitstaff were attentive and efficient. We appreciated the variety on the menu and ordered dishes like roasted duck, chow mein, shark fin soup, and basil string beans for our group of four. I'm pleased to say we enjoyed every dish and finished everything. One suggestion for improvement would be to enhance the restaurant's ambiance since it felt a bit subdued during our visit. It seems many places in downtown Oakland close by 7 PM, even on weekends, which contributes to a quieter environment. Overall, it was a satisfying experience with tasty food and good service.

    Sweet-and-Veggie Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce /
    Julia D.

    Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 I have been looking for a go-to Chinese restaurant for many years and this will definitely be my new spot! Not only was the food absolutely delicious, the service was warm, friendly, and polite. I was happily surprised that everything that we ordered had the perfect flavor and texture. I have been vegetarian for over 10 years and I will say this has to be one of my best experiences for both vegetarian food and Chinese food. Both of my children are meat eaters, and could not even tell the chicken wasn't actual chicken! They have specific taste buds and this place had my kids happy and wanting more! Also, the portions and pricing is good. We had lots of leftovers even with full bellies Thank you to the staff for your kindness and delicious food! We will definitely be back for many visits and lots more food

    Shane S.

    I last wrote a review here in 2017. I hadn't been here in a few years. I am glad my beloved and I went here for dinner recently. Friendly service. Humble setting. We ordered family style the Mixed Vegetable Deluxe with Wood Ear Mushrooms and Baby Corn and Braised Tofu with Vegetables. We had this with a side of brown rice and spring rolls for a starter. Everything was delicious. We will definitely return again soon.

    Veggie Beef Chow Fun / with no meat
    Jose Manuel C.

    Friday night with my friends, I hadn't seen them in a while. No one was in cooking mode, my friends suggested this place because they are regulars. They always order the chow fun without brócoli. That was pretty good! The tempura was amazing!!!!! The orange chicken was good, the rice was good! We picked up to go, but I liked the experience despite the to go instead. Restaurant had a huge Buddha statue right at the door, soft music and not many people sitting. The front had a lot of plants and some spare chairs. Some people would consider this messy. I would say this may be rather a way to mitigate security, as you can't see from outside into it. Minimal details but good was good!!!!! 4.6/5

    Veggie Chicken Chow Mein, Salt & Pepper Veggie Chicken, Veggie Pork with Sweet & Sour Sauce,  Fried Mixed Tofu with Chinese Green
    Christine L.

    Definitely one of our go to take out restaurants if we're in the area. Seems like they also opened recently again for inside dining, which is exciting!! Basically we always ALWAYS get the salt and pepper chicken. It's the perfect salty snack as we watch a movie. Then usually every time we order, we change up the remaining dishes to try different things. I don't remember ever ordering anything I particularly disliked, it's always delicious.

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    Just out of this world amazing vegan food. Yes yes yes yes yes. The beef and broccoli was a favorite.

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    6 months ago

    best vegetarian restaurant! Good taste! very fast! perfect service! reasonable price!

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    Their Vegetarian dishes are good, and price is reasonable, but only for takeout no dine in. I'm recommended.

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    One of my favorite spots for vegetarian food in the Bay Area. Great variety and so tasty

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    We have dim sum here only on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 to 2pm.

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    Shan Dong

    Shan Dong

    4.2
    (4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    OMG..... Looking for the best Chinese this side of the bay…read morego no further. Where do I start? The dumplings oh my God, the dumplings are top-notch. I used to live in Los Angeles and they're known for their dumplings up in the Pasadena San Gabriel area and these ones reminded me of that.. Next stop, the shandong chicken a.k.a. crack chicken It's sweet and savory think orange chicken on steroids Braised green beans , eggrolls are next level. The homemade ham torn noodles cannot be beat in any of their configurations, especially the spicy. Just try it already!!!

    My friends and I decided to order delivery from Shan Dong, which is one of my favorite places in…read moreOakland Chinatown. This time, we ordered a few dishes to try - the classic sesame paste noodles, Shan Dong chicken, the fried rice with shrimp, and the hot spicy eggplant. Since we did order delivery on a busy Saturday night, it took a little over an hour for our food to arrive. The food was expertly packed and we were given plenty of utensils and napkins. The sesame paste noodles are one of my favorite dishes here, there's a balance of sweet and salty offered in the creamy sesame paste sauce that's so addicting. I've always been a big fan of the hand-pulled noodles which are thick, bouncy and chewy. The Shan Dong chicken is deep fried and coated in a delicious sauce. It is more of the sweeter side if you're looking for something that's spicy. I appreciate that we were given large pieces as well! The fried rice with shrimp is amazing - I love the crunch of the green onion, the softness of the fried egg, and the texture of the rice and veggies which weren't soggy and still held a nice bite. Last but not least, the hot spicy eggplant was a great choice because it's usually the trickier dish to cook as eggplant can turn really soft and mushy. I was delighted that with the way it was prepared, the large eggplant pieces still held a tender texture that did not fall apart. I also enjoyed the sauce that was paired with the eggplant, which is oyster-sauce based and added a pleasant sweetness as well. I'm always looking forward to my next visit and I love supporting Shan Dong!

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    Dinning area
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    Gum Kuo Restaurant

    3.9
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Gum Kuo has been around for decades and is an inexpensive spot for homey Cantonese comfort food…read more Park in the underground garage below the plaza for convenience. Wife and I went for a quick Tuesday lunch and had Jook and Fun. For the Jook, we had Fish Filet Jook with Chinese Doughnut for dipping. It was nice, hot, and not runny with slice of fresh fish, although I prefer my fish skinless. For the Fun, we had Beef and Mushroom Cheong Fun that had smooth beef and shitake mushrooms that you can taste. Gum Kuo is the place to go for fresh, silky, rice wrapped rolls. Iconic for Oakland Cheong Fun. Overall, glad they're still around for quick comfort food. Service is multilingual so no need to worry about ordering. They get DT Oakland office peeps although the office crowd has dwindled post-COVID and the rose of remote work.

    I walked in to order to-go. You walk up to the glass window where you will see a sign telling you…read morewhere to order. There were folks waiting for their order so I just asked them if they were in line and they actually ordered already. The staff were super busy but did their best! I ordered three porridges and the fried dough stick. Used my credit card. Then i waited maybe about 8-10 minutes. I love the hustling nature of the restaurant. It gave me nostalgia to see the uncles chopping poultry, the aunties making rice rolls! The porridge were delicious. Dough sticks were soooooo crispy and I loved dipping it into my porridge.

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    Inside full crowd
    Beef Chow Fun
    Beef Chow Fun
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    Yu Yu Za Zang

    Yu Yu Za Zang

    4.3
    (369 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    You know a dish is good when you tell yourself, "Oh, I'm just going to try a little bit of this."…read moreAnd then you can't stop eating it. This was my experience with pretty much every dish I ordered on a recent trip to Yu Yu Za Zang. I'll admit this is one of those places I've walked or driven past for years and have always meant to try but just never got around to it. But I finally had an opportunity to drag my cousin/regular dining buddy with me. We ordered Yang Jang Pi (also known as Double Skin in some places), regular jajang (spelled zazang here) myun, and tang sue yuk (beef - which is the traditional Korean meat for this dish). My cousin and I are huuuuuge fans of the Double Skin at Great China in Berkeley, so the Double Skin here had a pretty high bar to reach. We were pleasantly surprised to find it more than held its own. The portions of everything were very generous, and the mustard dressing was nice and spicy. Perhaps the veggies were not quite as crunchy as Great China's, so not as much of a variety of textures, but this Yang Jang Pi was still delicious, and I still think about it days after our visit. The jajang (zazang) myun was also very generously portioned and pretty tasty. I haven't had any in Oakland in a while, so hard to say how it compares, but I would definitely eat it again. The beef tang sue yuk was incredible. Again, large portion, perfectly crispy outside, tender beef inside, and one of the best sweet and sour sauces I've ever had with this dish. The vibe is simple and clean; nothing fancy, but I went for the food, so I was fine with that. The service was also friendly and fast. There were barely any people there on a Saturday evening, which made me sad, because the food really is good. I can't wait to try the rest of their menu. They also have soju and beer. Although Hanshin Pocha next door is popular, I could see Yu Yu Za Zang being a decent spot for delicious, very reasonably priced food that one can share with friends while having a couple of rounds of drinks. And in this economy, aren't we all looking for a good deal?

    Black bean noodles are a staple here. New menu and prices. The ganpoong shrimp is fresh, fried hot,…read moreand very tasty with the sweet/sour/spicy sauce. The carrots and peas in the sauce blend the flavors together well. I would say that the black bean noodles are good but not much meat. Super fast service and they clean the dirty tables right away.

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    Inside packed house
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    Tangsuyuk (fried pork)
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    Ming's Tasty Restaurant

    Ming's Tasty Restaurant

    4.3
    (707 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    My sister got dim sum from Ming's Tasty Restaurant for our family of eight, ordered and delivered…read morevia Uber Eats. For takeout dim sum, it was pretty dang good. We had most of the staples and everyone liked the food, from the grandparents on down to the grandkids. I found the food to be quite authentic and tasty, so Ming's Tasty gets five Yelp stars from me. We ate a variety of different items including steamed BBQ pork buns, pan-fried turnip cake, steamed bean curd skin rolls, chicken feet with Peking sauce, pork ribs in black bean sauce, beef omasum with ginger and scallions, sticky rice with minced pork in lotus leaf, deep-fried taro "turnovers," pork and shrimp dumplings (siu mai), steamed shrimp dumplings (har gow), Chiu Chow dumplings (fun guo), BBQ pork rice noodle rolls, shrimp rice noodle rolls, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, and more. Yum. Ming's Tasty is located in the heart of Oakland's Chinatown and opened in 2018.

    Just like rest of the comments- once of the best dim-sum spot in the town. Lines get crazy but it…read morealso goes quick. We were there for brunch on Saturday and we waited good 45 minutes until we got our table to sit down. We were so excited to eat that I didn't even took all the pictures. We got bunch of different dishes and everything tasted absolutely delicious. Rice noodle roll with shrimp, steamed fish balls, and fries pumpkin Ball some highlights other than their top rated dishes like shrimp dumplings and pork and shrimp dumplings. Great place and great good. I will visit again!

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    Snowy Baked BBQ Pork Bun
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