Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Chinese
Take-out
Asian
Malaysian
Small place. Varied menu offers curries, veggie-chicken nuggets, and more. Accepts cash and Eftpos. Open Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm.
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519 High St, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Last update on 12 Nov 2018 by Guest
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28 Reviews
First Review by veganlocoengineer
lyneke
Points +73
Excellent food - Edit
The food was yummy but rather pricey ($24 for main). It was not as cheap as this website made me expect. I would think it needs 2/3 $$
Read moreIt was a cold night, and only one heater was on, and it didn't do much. I could see 2 other heaters. Admittedly, I didn't ask. They were rather busy.
Service was average; helpful, but not overly friendly.
Pros: Food was excellent
Cons: Not enough heating on, More expensive than expected, Sevice could have been friendlier
Guest
Ephe
Points +18
Delicious - Edit
Ordered a variety of dishes for a family event, loved them all! Everyone was so impressed, we will definitely order again.
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VeganSoapDude
Points +8739
Nice food - Edit
The menu is a bit all over the place with foods that seem to be Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Chinese inspired. I got the nasi lemak. No sambal or anything spicy really available, but it was quite nice anyway.
Read morePros: Nice flavours and presentation
Cons: Not 100% vegan , Not spicy
Guest
Lunatarius
Points +341
Amazing flavours - Edit
Probably my favourite meal during my Wellington trip was here. The dishes were well seasoned with good texture and lots of veggies. Nice family friendly vibe. Highly recommended.
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avagg
Points +76
Good range - Edit
Got the fried noodles. They were yum but would prefer some more vegetables in them. The wontons were nice but a bit overcooked. Keen to go back and try more of their many veg dishes.
Read morePros: loads of options
Guest
King0113
Points +25
Delicious, can’t wait to go back! - Edit
Vegetarian, but almost all meals are vegan anyway. Delicious meals. Can’t wait to go back.
Read moreCan dine in (small area) and takeaway.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Guest
DarknessGurl
Points +284
Totally delicious! - Edit
My husband had nasi lemak and I had wanton soup. Even had some cute little BBQ buns. And all up only $45. Delicious, will 100% going back again. Can't wait!
Read morePros: Almost everything is vegan, Delicious , Cheap as
Cons: Small restaurant , Uncomfortable seats
Guest
thehungry.vegan
Points +40
Hidden gem - Edit
This place looks unassuming from the outside but Nature Vegetarian is a hidden gem! Loads of amazing tasting vegan Asian options for a good price
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ArturasK
Points +1314
Mock meats - Edit
This is a small place in Lower Hutt where all dishes are vegan. They use variety of mock meats, menu is quite extensive. We tried some vegan “pork” and mushroom meat curry (don’t recall the actual name). Interesting taste, I enjoyed it but would love to see more fresh veggies on the side😄
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Mc107
Points +18
Just lovely - Edit
Looks can be deceiving, from the outside this place doesn't look like much the inside even more so.
Read moreI went here as it was rated so well here, I was not disappointed there are plenty of vegan meals .
I've totally forgot the name of the dish I've just devoured but it was worth every cent
Pros: Vegan options aplenty
Cons: Ugly duckling
Guest
MichaelFry-White
Points +113
Best restaurant in Wellington region? - Edit
So frickin' good. It's unbelievable. Blows my mind how I was sleeping on this place for so long. I try not to give non-vegan places 5 stars but this is too good. We ordered the Mushroom Rendang, Sizzling Chop and Black Pepper Nugget. All were amazing. Well worth the money.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-04-07
Pros: Best food ever
Cons: Not vegan
Guest
caity
Points +112
Go! It’s yum - Edit
Delicious food! Cafe could do with some sprucing up. Go for the food.
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HayleyW
Points +94
LOVE this place! - Edit
The food here is incredible! Lovely staff who really put love into their food too. Definitely my fave Asian in Wellington.
Read morePros: Absolutely delicious vegan food!, Lots of options., Many different flavours.
Cons: On the expensive side.
Guest
The_Unhealthy_Veggo
Points +48
Absolutely amazing - Edit
The staff and food are equally amazing. The staff are so friendly. The food here takes me straight back to traveling Asia. I would highly recommend Nature Vegetarian for anyone wishing to dine on traditional Asian food. I would say that 90% if the menu is vegan and it’s an extensive menu
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Amazing staff and atmosphere
Cons: None
Guest
ekendra
Points +112
choice Chinese veg - Edit
Yum. Nice people running it too.
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Clairegr
Points +28
best Chinese takeaway food ever - Edit
Amazing food. Be prepared for a bit of a wait but it's worth it
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blubble
Points +110
Great food - Edit
Try the Nasi Lemak, it's great. This is probably my favourite restaurant in two visits to New Zealand.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-06-25
Pros: Great food, Nice reading material (NZ vegan magazines)
Cons: A bit small, don't bring more than 3 people.
Guest
VeganArtChic
Points +38
Hardcore meat eaters were converted after leaving this place! - Edit
Approx 95% of this menu is vegan and it is 100% delicious!
Read moreIt's a simple no frills eatery, but the gorgeous food and attentive service and recommendations by the owner more than makes up for the surroundings.
I went with sceptical hard core meat eaters - one of which was so worried before hand, he had already planned a pizza stop on the way home! But by the time we left he was in love with the food and was heard saying he would go vegan if he could eat like that every day! We all left full and very happy.
I Cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Pros: An ALMOST 100% vegan MENU (all vegan items listed
Cons: If your eating in, expect plastic tables and stool
Guest
AlexMaurice
Points +42
Almost vegan - Edit
Other than about 1 dish that has egg in, everything else is vegan.
Read moreVery friendly service, extremely tasty, decent portion sizes.
The curry soup was similar to Laksa from Aunty Meena's but had different veg in.
Thai fried noodles were pretty good too.
Pros: friendly service, dish size reflects price m, flavoursome
Cons: one dish away from being completely cruelty free
Guest
Bonetaire
Points +74
Homely and friendly - Edit
Small livingroom-like vegetarian restaurant with good vegan options. Unpretentious, very friendly owner and staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Wednesday April 13, 2016
Pros: Good for vegans
Guest
Lucibles
Points +20
Delicious Asian vegan food - Edit
I popped in for a quick workday lunch and I can't wait to return. Almost everything is vegan, and it's a long menu which is very exciting! I had the rendang with steam buns, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The staff are lovely and helpful, and the environment is kind of like a mini diner. The place was starting to get full when I was leaving. They do dinner hours too. I'll be back!!
Read morePros: An extensive vegan menu.
Guest
RayTomes
Points +87
Favourite Vegetarian Restaurant in gtr Wellington - Edit
Pleasant restaurant with wide selection of mostly Chinese style vegetarian food, mostly vegan, many fake meat style. Happy staff and consistently good quality meals for many years now. Prices are now a little higher with mains $13 to $17.
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Temi
Points +65
Nature Vegetarian Foods - Edit
Me and my partner go to nature vegetarian at least once a week its the best local vegan food we have found. although they do have a few dishes which contain egg.
Read moreI have a friend who knows the people who run it and am told they only serve products they feel have come from an ethical origin.
the first time i went here years ago with my mother i found the food good but the mock meat a little "too real" for my liking. but in the last year i have become a weekly regular with my partner. the family who run it are always friendly and recognize us each time we visit. i would consider the food a little on the expensive side most mains being around the $17 mark but are always worth it as i never feel disappointed. the dining area is small however i generally order ahead to takeaway so this doesn't bother me at all.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday October 05, 2010
Pros: vegan friendly, delicious food, very friendly staff
Cons: no soy milk
Guest
Lea
Points +415
Excellent - Edit
On the map, this looks like a long way from Wellington, but it was less than a 20 minute drive (it often takes that long to go a few blocks in Sydney!)
Read moreThis was a really sweet, quiet little place. I was so impressed by the cleanliness. The food was lovely. The entree nuggets were tender and melt in the mouth. I don't think they were made on the premises though, as we got the exact same ones the next day at another restaurant! I would still order them though, they were scrumptious.
The soy chicken was also really nice. I particularly appreciated that the lemon sauce was provided on the side in a bowl, enabling you to apply as much or as little as liked. As lemon sauce can sometimes be cloying, this is a very thoughtful way to serve it. In this case, the sauce wasn't too sweet and didn't have the suspicious yellow colour you sometimes get. Our veggies were fresh, cooked al dente and mildly flavoured enough to complement any dish.
After ordering, I read a review on the wall which raved about their not-beef rendang. If they had been open the next day, I would have gone back to try it.
The staff member was very attentive, regularly refilling our tea pot so the tea didn't get too strong.
Highly recommended.
Pros: Tasty fresh lovely food, Amazingly clean, Quiet, calm vibe
Cons: No dessert!
Guest
Judi NZ
Points +16
Loads of choice but somewhat underwhelming - Edit
Loads of choice and tasty food, but there is too much reliance on mystery TVP protein for my preference. It seems to be added to everything.
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Loads of choice, Kid friendly
Cons: Lacking in ambience, Uncomfortable seating, Out of the way
Guest
Jessqi
Points +247
Yum Yum Yum - Edit
I've been here three times now and every single time I've been wowed by the delicious food. I've taken vegans, veges and omnis there and they've all loved it. The menu is largely vegan with vegan options for most of the dishes. All the vegan food is clearly marked.
Read moreI especially recommend the wonton soup. Which I intend to have every time. It's so good!
The staff are also lovely and helpful. It's family run.
This is my favourite Wellington restaurant.
Pros: Fantastic food, Great Service
Cons: A little cold, Not central to Wellington at all
Guest
loubee
Points +43
Lots of choice for vegans - Edit
I was impressed at the choice for vegans on the menu. The service is impeccable and the food tastes really nice. Unfortunately for this vegan, the mock meat was just a little bit too realistic. I couldn't finish my "chicken" noodle soup because the pieces of mock meat freaked me out. I just don't miss the taste or texture of meat like some others might. But it is a personal thing and lots of others rave about this place. We did tell the owner that the mock meat weirded us out and he said that next time he would cut it up smaller for us so it just looked like tofu!
Read moreWould recommend this place if you are taking omnis out and want to take them somewhere that they can get something familiar.
Guest
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