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Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers many vegan dishes on the a la carte menu such as portobella mushroom pithivier, vegan pesto pasta made with vegan pasta and mac nut pesto, charcoal hearts of palm, and more. Also offers a vegan tasting menu. Not wheelchair accessible. Open Mon-Tue 5:30pm-11:30pm, Thu-Sun 5:30pm-11:30pm. Closed Wed.
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413 Seaside Ave #2F (at Kuhio), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 96815
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Last update on 17 Jan 2023 by Guest
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Added by naturewaikiki on 19 Jan 2022
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35 Reviews
First Review by stapelmann123
brocoholic
Points +16
Awesome - Edit
Loved this restaurant. Their six course tasting, do that! Great service, great atmosphere 😊
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DianaMkryan
Points +400
Fun experience unique dishes - Edit
Fun experience to try, unique dishes, flavorful dishes
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Ahimsa1985
Points +41
Not good :( - Edit
AVOID unless they revamp the menu. We were excited to try the vegan tasting menu, but I couldn’t eat most of the courses. I have a very adventurous palette and am not at all the pretentious eater. The chef clearly has potential and creative flare but the beet poke was way too earthy and flavorless, the onion and gnocchi was inedible, and the mushroom squash course was also bad. Not to mention several courses did not look appetizing. We left extremely disappointed.
Read morePros: The corn fritto was delicious , The ambiance is nice
Cons: Couldn’t stomach most of the courses
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criticalj
Points +85
Think twice before coming here - Edit
I was excited to try this spot because it has a vegan tasting menu, but aside from the interesting presentation and kind servers, I was disappointed in the taste and quality of the dishes. For the price, I would’ve expected it to taste better. My group (non-vegans) felt the same about their tasting menu too.
Read morePros: Presentation of the dishes, Servers
Cons: Value, Taste
veganshirts
Agreed, these other reviews are being generous. For the price I paid I expected good food, it was really bad. None of it made sense.
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Tom8315
Points +286
Great fancy vegan - Edit
Lots of vegan options but could easily be totally vegan place if they tried. I had fries, salad. Zucchini appetizer, and portobello mushroom main entree. It was really good.
Read moreWell addendum: not worth the price. Don’t recommend it!
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-04
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious , Great service
Cons: Expensive , Not vegan
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veganshirts
Points +53
Absolutely awful and incredibly expensive - Edit
Wow, what can I say. I've eaten at vegan restaurants all over the world, and reside in LA, but this tops one of the worst meals I've ever had. It was so bad I had to make a review here.
Read moreSo we did the tastinf menu, 6 courses for $120 each. My total was $280, and for that price I could have done 2 Shojin meals back in LA. Oh and this place serves meat, I thought that it was vegetarian (even though it's not much better) so this gets even more thumbs down.
6 courses of the smallest plates you could ever imagine with the weirdest slices you could ever imagine and the weirdest food pairings you could ever imagine. Our server was awkward. The only points they get were for the lava rock charcoal falafel and hearts of palm. But you only get to one piece each so who cares?!
The French onion soup was disgusting and the beet poke was gross too. My stomach was in knots after the meal because the food combinations were so weird. We felt stranded in there for 2.5 hours and ate a total of 200 calories and spent almost $300. DO NOT GO HERE, SERIOUSLY. Don't even try, you will be pissed. We went to Roys the night before and ate their tasting menu and holy mother of god what a difference. Roys gave me more amazing vegan food than I could imagine for $60 a person. Seriously the amount of food was silly.
Avoid this place like the plague. I was miserable everytime they brought out another course, what a horrible experience and meal.
Pros: The plates looked kind of cool, The Lychee Collins drink was okay
Cons: PRICE , MICROSCOPIC PORTIONS, FOOD WAS AWFUL
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bluemacaw
Points +150
Playful elevated dining - Edit
My husband and I enjoyed a fun evening sitting at the chefs table in the kitchen. We had the Aina sampler menu. So many unique textures flavor’s temperatures. They were so mouthwatering! The atmosphere is chic and cozy. The utensils a nod to urchin spines, the plates ice and wood. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable too. The whole experience was fantastic! Not at all snobby, very calm but playful vibe.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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Urdasato
Points +784
Wonderful experience - Edit
We had the vegan course menu and added dessert. All dishes were creatively presented and tasted great. Purple sweet potato mont blanc was so delicious. The manager, sous chef and wait staff were all friendly and cordial. Love the understated decor.
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Seatown_vegan
Points +9005
Must Visit - Edit
This place was my first stop on my Hawaii vacation. Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and they even have a set 3-6 course vegan tasting menu. We ordered the sourdough bread, charcoal battered heart of palm beignets, and the 3 course vegan tasting menu. The heart of palm beignets were fantastic and very unique. I really enjoyed them. The tasting menu items were great as well. Beautiful presentation on everything. The last item on the tasting menu, the tofu steak, was we excellent.
Read moreI highly recommend this restaurant. It’s a nice upscale place and their customer service shows that.
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adan313
Points +34
You simply MUST go here - Edit
If I could give it 5 stars I would. The vegan tasting menu is the best I've ever had, even better than 2 star Michelin restaurants. If you are vegetarian or vegan in Waikiki you HAVE to go here.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Ambiance
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BellaCiclista
Points +143
Good vibes, good food, good service - Edit
Great vibes! All the servers were super cool and friendly and seemed to all get along and enjoy working there.
Read moreThe vegan options were creative and upscale.
Pros: Service , Creative food, Atmosphere
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KenSmith
Points +50
Exquisite Fine Dining Tasting Menu - Edit
Everything was incredible. It's worth it. So many ingredients one doesn't usually encounter, local produce, prepared by master chefs.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-08
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dbfullon
Points +860
Love Nature Waikiki!! - Edit
Great vegan options! Great food! Great service! Great drinks!!! Amazing experience!!
Read morePros: Vegan food amazing, Staff is amazing, Drinks are amazing
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RebeccaBlowes
Points +367
Exceptional food and service - Edit
The plant based degustation is highly recommended to anyone looking for a fine dining experience while in Waikiki. Chef Nae has composed a brilliant symphony of flavours and textures that were creatively presented. The staff - particularly Johnny - were knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Truly outstanding to have an offering like this in Waikiki.
Read morePros: Locally sourced produce, Thoughtful flavours and presentation, Non alcoholic drink pairings
Cons: Not for those on a tight budget
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RoseDelaney
Points +173
Loved the vegan pasta dishes - Edit
Loved the vegan corn gnocchi and pesto, however, it’s a shame this restaurant isn’t fully vegan or even vegetarian!
Read morePros: Unique pasta dishes
Cons: Not fully vegan
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chihuahua_hat
Points +315
Interesting but not delicious - Edit
natuRe, located upstairs from Zigu, is an elevated, fine dining experience. The service was attentive, although the food came out incredibly slowly. The menu of vegan options is also extensive. The food was interesting but not delicious. By far, one of the best choices was the truffle fries, which came with a generous dusting of truffles on perfectly cooked skinny fries. The black garlic alioli had a creamy mouth feel that paired perfectly with the fries.
Read moreFor me, the pesto dish was a total miss. The pesto tasted off. Perhaps the mix of vegan cheese and no pine nuts just didn't work. It was also extremely salty, and I love salt. The desert was good. The cashew ice cream had a flawless texture. For a high-end restaurant, the experience felt uneven. Attentive staff but food took a ridiculously long time to come out. Interesting food ideas, beautifully plated but some serious misses with flavor.
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thommyd
Points +371
Super creative all plant based tasting menu! - Edit
Beautiful setting with a full plant based tasting menu! Highly recommend for fine dinning vegans.
Read morePros: Pre fix menu , Great ambience , Easy location
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RobertDeVinck
Points +46
Best Prix Fixe Vegan Menu Anywhere - Edit
One of the most creative vegan offerings I have ever had with a six-course menu. Amazing presentations, exciting flavors, and unparalleled creativity make this cozy spot a must when I’m in Waikiki.
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DonnaF
Points +192
Planted-Based Tasting Menu - Edit
We enjoyed a plant-based tasting menu which is a rare find! All of the dishes were thoughtfully prepared and were unique and tasty. A definite treat!
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BrettVainio
Points +102
Could be better - Edit
Reviews misled me to believe there were a lot of vegan options. In reality there was only one vegan main course on the regular menu. On the plus side, that option was not a veggie burger like it is at so many other places. There was a vegan appetizer and a vegan dessert too so that was nice. But on the down side, the meal was very pricey.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-24
Pros: One vegan option in each category
Cons: Expensive
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beeandbee
Points +1007
Fine dining all vegan, woo! - Edit
So so cool to find a fine dining restaurant that is all vegan. The 4 of us did it and we all got the different drink pairing which was nice to have all of those options too. The food was loaded with flavor in every single bite. I know it’s fine dining, I just wish there was a little bit more in each course because it is so delicious!!! We ended up getting both desserts afterwards because we just knew it would be worth it!
Read morePros: Nice presentation, Theme of sustainability , Hawaiian flavors coming through
Cons: Small portions but it is fine dining
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KimmieOdasz
Points +16
Amazing vegan tasting menu, worth the price - Edit
Inventive flavors and beautiful drink pairings
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TylerFinken
Points +20
Loved the vegan chef tasting menu! - Edit
Rare to find high-end dining vegan options. It was much appreciated and an incredible experience!
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KatB13
Points +80
Vegan Fine Dining - Edit
It's hard to find all plant-based options in fine dining, so the vegan tasting menu was a rare treat!
Read morePros: Fine Dining
Cons: Expensive for what you get
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Emlhr
Points +178
Amazing tasting menu - Edit
Creative and delicious selection of dishes, with a huge focus on sustainability and local produce. Every course was worth it! Such a treat to have vegan fine dining available on holiday.
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JoeG074071
Points +34
5+++ - Edit
True vegan fine dining. It was such a treat to have the most creative and thoughtful vegan dishes throughout the entire vegan tasting menu. I can’t emphasize how RARE this experience is for vegans. Michelin star flavor profiles, exceptional service and ambiance. Another first for me was the non alcoholic paring which was so thoughtfully curated to compliment each course. It is a must try for anyone vegan or not. I’m just beaming at how wonderful this experience was. I already booked another reservation.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-11
Pros: Thoughtful creative flavor profiles , Plentiful vegan options , Non alcoholic options
Cons: None it’s perfection
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AlikG
Points +67
5++++++ Stars - Edit
This was an INCREDIBLE meal. 5 courses of thoughtful, provocative, delicious vegan food that felt like a Michelin starred feast. Not only that - but we did the non-alcoholic pairing and again- we were just beyond impressed - so often the non- drinkers have so few options. Not here. Honestly, one of the best meals of my life - what an absolute treat. If you only go to one restaurant, or splurge on one meal when you are in Waikiki- make it this one.
Read morePros: Michelin star quality food, Amazing service, Outstanding non-alcoholic cocktails
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