Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor

We came from an hour and a half away and would definitely go back! The smoothies are delicious and my daughter drank her lime-aid before we even got back to the car. We had the everything plate and it was top notch. We of course had to try the vegan mac and it did not disappoint. Everyone there was kind and helpful. Great spot!

Last Friday I didn’t want to cook but wanted healthy, spicy food. The Oshun Wrap and Ginger Bomb did NOT disappoint! Warm, filling and bursting with fresh flavors!! Did I mention served up with warm smiles and greetings?!! Listennnnnn- get at this spot🤩

Amazing vibes in this place. The owners are very down to earth . Employees are extremely friendly and warm. There’s great music . The food is super yummy! If you’re looking to continue your healthy lifestyle and don’t feel like cooking but looking to feel at home while you eat. I would highly recommend dropping by and trying a meal. It’s $7 for a regular plate, which is what I posted a picture of. It was MORE then enough for me alone. If you want leftovers go for that $11.00 large plate. Best part is you’re putting money into the community. Smoothies & Juices are made fresh and yummmy! This place is here to stay !!!!

Been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile and I just realized it's about a 25 minute walk from my home. I was very indecisive when I went and ordered the "everything plate". It was a lot of food, which I was told ahead of time. Great flavors, healthy and satisfying. It's always nice to support a local business. I'll definitely be back.

Basically just brown rice and vegetables. About $10 per dish. No other customers when we arrived but somehow gave the incorrect grain I chose for my order. I didn’t want to wait for a redo or waste what was already prepared so it was fine. Food did not taste good but we were starving and had to eat at least something. It wasn’t bad, but it was just average sustenance. Left more to be desired for us but maybe you’ll like it if it’s what you’re craving.

The food is a hit or miss. Sometimes it’s amazing and other times it’s decent. It depends how who’s cooking. I ordered the Pizza wrap and it was not delicious as it usually is. There were kale stems inside which was an unpleasant surprise and it was soggy. I also ordered the seasoned kale which was not up to par being that it was over salted/seasoned. I couldn’t even finish my meal, I’m disappointed. For the price I paid I always expect quality but my expectations were too high this time

Felt like family from the first time we stepped in the door, not the mention the food and juices are delicious. Do yourself a favor and stop by this community staple if you’re in Boston 🙏🏿

This is one of the top 5 vegetarian restaurants in New England, nevermind Boston! The food is drop jaw delicious. The atmosphere is a blend of East Africa and Caribbean mixed with just the right amount of hippie and overflowing with love and welcoming energy! The food is in your face flavorful. You will not walk away from here without tired taste buds, in a good way. We got the "everything", and a tiger blood smoothie. There was two of us and we couldn't even finish half of the food!! Took it home for dinner. I think it weighed four pounds!! The spices in the smoothie made you want to keep sipping, it was addictive. Love this place, my only complaint is I didn't visit sooner!!

Flourishing smoothies and fresh juices inside this warm and welcoming corner store style shop. Vegan options galore for food and a plethora of flavors for smoothies with the ability to customize them how you like.

Food is always delicious, I always get the African pot and it does not disappoint. The portion is also enough that I can have lunch the next day as well. Definitely a favorite!

The food was good, and they were able to deliver it to me. I'm happy that this Vegan Restaurant was in my neighborhood.

My friends and I came here to grab a bite and some tasty smoothies because I wanted to support a black owned business- the tasty food and friendly service was totally worth it! I'm a vegan while my other two friends are not but we made it work, lol! I ordered a bowl and my friend ordered a burrito & a smoothie while another grabbed a smoothie. We all enjoyed what we bought and felt that the ambiance of the spot was chill and inviting.

Updated review. I love this restaurant. It's my sincere hope Oasis VVP will receive this updated review as suggestions for improvement of a great local restaurant. Pre-Covid, I rated Oasis VVP as 5-stars and utterly, fabulously delicious. Since 2020 though my experience with the food has declined in a couple of areas--the recipes and the portion sizes have become very inconsistent. Sometimes the chickpea stew is delicious. Other times it tastes...off. Like maybe the dried bean cooking water was not discarded after cooking and instead the bitter compounds that leech into the cooking water were included in the stew. Or maybe the chickpeas are old. I can't put my finger on it but sometimes something tastes unpleasant. Sometimes the lentil stew is delicious. Other times it's very dry. Other times the lentil stew is watery and the lentils mushy. The miser wat used to be my hands-down favorite thing to eat. Delicious! Boldly spiced! Wonderful! Post-Covid the miser wat seems watered down, a thinner consistency and with less spice. Portion sizes are inconsistent too. If I order two large plates, one will have noticeably less stew than the other. Or one will have less grain than the other. If I order kale for one plate and curried cabbage for the other, there is always half as much kale as cabbage. Restaurant customers have an expectation that if they order the same dish as before, the flavor and portion will be the same as before. It's disappointing when that expectation isn't met. I hope Oasis VVP can put in place procedures that will help them produce more consistent dishes and more consistent portions regardless of who is cooking today or who is serving today.

Stopped here on the drive to Boston from south coast. This is the best vegan food you'll get on that drive. 10/10 would stop again, would've also gotten a smoothie if there was indoor seating.

Great customer service & good food ok! The burrito bowl with Jerk Mushrooms & sea moss hit.

if you like a little bit of a kick the everything bowl is it. perfection. Great customer service GG August

YUM! We stopped here after and engagement shoot in Quincy and I'm so glad we did! The people who work here are very nice and help with picking something you'll love. The burrito was really good a little pricy but very good!

What an explosion of flavor!!! I don't understand why I've waited so long to come here. Highly highly HIGHLY recommend Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor! Head on over and give this black-owned vegan joint a try!

Amazing vegan food! So much flavor in all the dishes. They have quick great service and the food is delish.

While visiting my family in Boston, I scrambled to find a local vegan option -- enter: Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor. I called to place my order, the gentleman asked for my name and said it'd be ready when I arrived. I parked and made my way in. I told him my name and he remembered my order off the top of his head and immediately began plating it. I believe he waited for me to arrive to plate it to ensure that is was still warm, which I thoroughly appreciated! He was so pleasant and grateful for my business. He also said "peace" (on the phone and in-person) instead of goodbye and I just thought that was the most humbling touch. I returned the following day (on Sunday) and they were closed. But, I will definitely be back every time I'm in town! I ordered African couscous, seasoned kale (my absolute favorite) and lentils. The food was delicious and the portions are generous and well priced!

What you put in is usually what you get out. Why not put in food that is healthy that will revitalize your soul? Delicious vegan cuisine. Recommend the seamoss milkshake.

Don't miss this hidden gem. Vegan options galore. I wanted to order several things, but landed on the falafel wrap and the medium plate (grain, stews and veggies). Both were delicious! Wish I lived closer because I would eat here for every meal. Fresh ingredients. No animals harmed. Kind staff. Compost able to-go packaging. Street parking. Can't wait to come back again!

What a gem. Kind of a trek to get here, but so worth it. Not only was the food delicious (I had a plate with grains, Ethiopian lentil stew, korma, veggies, and sweet potatoes), the service was so kind and helpful. I think it was the owner who talked us through all the options, explaining the recipes and ingredients, and advising us on what to get. Love the care they show their customers here. The portions are also ENORMOUS! A small plate would probably have been enough, but I wanted to try everything--the large plate lets you pick four sides, but ends up being enough food for two or three meals. Good prices, too. I'm excited to come back!

Been here many times over the last two years or so. The Oshun & Shango wraps are my go-to's, so much flavor in these dishes and very filling. You may not have to eat for the rest of the day. Also, the Vegan Mac & Cheese never disappoints. Today I spoke with the owner and she informed me that they also do meal plans. Can't beat that kind of customer service and help if you're looking to do a vegan diet. Highly recommended if you want something healthy, filling, and flavorful.

This is a great takeout spot! Staff was very friendly and nice! Good amount of food in one plate! Delicious patties. The Mac & cheese is a must have! Lots of textures and flavorful! I also ordered the everything plate and it certainly was fulfilling! Definitely recommend this place vegan or not!

I've been meaning to come here FOREVER! And today I was having a bad day and figured I would treat myself to something that would fuel my body! VERY HAPPY WITH THE FOOD. I got the Hummus Wrap with a ginger root juice and I'm feeling GREAT! The food delivery was fast and the food tasted so fresh! No regrets at all! It's also good to have a healthy spot to fall back on within the urban community! THANK YOU GUYS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Stumbled upon this place before going to a fitness class next door and had time to kill so I yelped a few places nearby for a bite. The bf and I saw the great reviews and decided to head inside! They had foods laid out so that you can get a sense of what it would look like. Not really knowing what to order we both picked a grain (bulgar) and two sides (cabbage and mushroom). It was great...hearty, flavorful and saucy. The owner (who has such a kind and loving spirit) told us more about the different types of foods she served and how they opened this place up about a year ago. We also tried other menu items and omgoshhhh it was so good! In the future, instead of getting two side items, I'm going to get like 3 or 4 items. You need to get more than two items next time and ask for help if you're not sure what to order. The tumeric potatoes were delish and other things I tired. Whatever you do, get multiple items because they all work so well together!!! Be sure to talk to the owner! She's such a delight and makes eating the food there so great! We will be back!

The yummiest vegan food in Dorchester! You can't go wrong with any of their bowls and wraps, and I would trade my soul for their scrambled tofu and vegan cheese recipes! SO hearty, colorful, and satisfying. Patronize this wholesome plant-based locale for a flavorful, delicious experience!

Absolutely a must try place. If you don't mind no meat for a minute this is one beautiful place where the food is served with lots of love . I have only been here two times and oh how I wish I could go everyday to try everything they have to offer. Freshly made juices , smoothies are here but my favorite is the Ginger Bomb for its powerful punch . Today I had the Veggie delight which comes in different size portions. The prices are definitely worth every penny. People love this place and I would want to give 10 stars if I could.

Flavorful, colorful food you can feel good about eating. I've honestly loved everything I've tried, so you can't go wrong!

After their renovation, OVVP made more space to Prepare us some more vegan goodies. Their juices and smoothies are so tasty and healthy. Food portions and flavors are perfect for price. Everything is done with love.

My food was cold I opened it and it screamed wtf so I closed it and put that shit in the microwave took it out and I give that a solid 2/10 due to the fact my food was leaning to the left like the crackheads on mass ave. My mac with a dab of i can't believe they gave this to me ish screamed you no its cold out here for a pimp but the ish was okay it kinda look like a mug shot it was turned to the left. It look like the rona itself, it look like that episode from SpongeBob where SpongeBob went to Sandy's house and that bitch ain't had no water. Okay let me wrap this up even Ray Charles can see this food was fuck to the up. The tiger eye taste like earth but its a good 8/10. Ps don't have the munchies and order here you gone Wanna fight a ish.

Delicious food. Great selection of stews, grain bowls, wraps, and smoothies. You can get something light, or a more substantial meal. We wound up ordering a ton of food because we were eager to try everything, and it was all excellent.

Food is always mushy... Overpriced for no reason.. It's a bunch of basic dishes.. Just a basic place in general

EDIT **** They are doing some renovations in October so expect some weird hours and closing around then. They may be gone for a little but they'll be back!!! If you've been to Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant in Worcester, this is very similar and I couldn't be more excited. Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor has only been open about a month but when I walked in for lunch today they were full of people enjoying their food and each others company. With a juice list, a smoothie list, and then containers of food (A regular for $7 and a large for $11 I believe) you pick your lunch from a changing menu. Today we had the option of brown rice or quinoa, a lot of different lentil and bean stews, and then a bunch of greens as well. Last but certainly not least, a hotel tray of vegan mac and cheese, where a block is $5 but I'd say it's worth the price. I ended up with a regular box of quinoa (perfectly made, light and fluffy like cous cous), sautéed kale (delicious. I'll say no more) and then their soya mix with veggies. Of course I had to get the mac and cheese too. A deliciously filling lunch made with love and hard work. Very excited for this place's future. A simple, soulful treat south of Boston.

I came here once on a whim because i just heard about it. I got some red lentils with cabbage and i fell in love. The food was delicious the people were so kind and the prices were reasonable. If you are looking to sit down a bit small for that but definitely a good tasty place to grab some good vegan eats around dorchester. Check it out!!!!

WOW! This place is so good! Very rich in flavor! It got few options (but GREAT OPTIONS) and I like that because a place with too many options is aggy. However, the few options that this place has are all GREAT. I got the specialty and Mac n cheese! The Mac n cheese is not heavy, but still got the creamy texture and flavor of a "regular" Mac n cheese. Vegan or not, you need to check this place out!!!! I'm coming every week!

Wow what a great addition to the Dorchester neighborhood! I had read about the Oasis Vegan Veggie Bar, but I hadn't had the opportunity to try until today. I wasn't sure where to start, but the staff was very helpful and suggested the rice bowl. I also ordered a Mango Smoothie to go with my lunch. The restaurant has cute tables and a very neighborhood friendly vibe. I ordered take out and while waiting chatted with other patrons. The delicious rice bowl was large and enough for two people in my opinion. It was filled with brown rice, kale, cabbage, and a little spicy but not overwhelming. The mango smoothie was delicious also and had a little bit of turmeric to flavor. Absolutely a great find, and I can't wait to try more options at Oasis. As the writing above the window says the food tastes "Everything made with Love the food" the writing above the window states, and the taste of the food reflects !

I've eaten Ethiopian food around Boston, Cambridge, and D.C., and Oasis was above and beyond the best I've had! I tried their small plate at the Boston Veg Fest, and it was plenty filling. I had curried cabbage, some kind of red lentil stew, brown lentils, and purple cabbage with veggies. Each dish was delicious and had its own unique flavor!

No, simply no. I am so disappointed in this place. I normally get super excited about local mom & pop places or veg*n places. When you get a combination of the two, that's even better... except for this place. I can't even fully explain what a bad experience I had but am going to try. Since I had never been there before I was looking at the menu options & was overwhelmed (good problem to have). But then asking questions about what was what & getting answers became a problem. I was told not to look at the menu but the display of food they had so I can pick & choose what I wanted. Well that had been sitting there for hours & looked horrible & unappetizing so no, I wasn't focused on that. I essentially just wanted a salad (it was hot out) & then saw there were like only 3 options which was lame. So i chose one & paid & then she's like oh well we don't have tomatoes or something. Seriously? That's a main ingredient in a salad, so how about you tell me when I order or before I pay. Come on. Of course I am not going to get that salad now. I get another one & waited for it. So I went home & couldn't believe it. That was one of the most pathetic salads I have ever had. There was hardly any vegetables in it & a tiny portion for what I paid. Nope, never again. Don't bother, not worth the aggravation.

Now, this is coming from someone who eats twp pieces of chicken as a meal (don't judge), has cheese as a snack...you see where i'm going with this?... The food here is delicious! My friend took me here, and he reminded me that Oasis is not some regular, degular, shmegular vegan spot that only uses salt & pepper (side-eye). I had the African pot and I'm so happy I chose it. Spicy (just the way i like it). The couscous wasn't overly dry or overly mushy - it was just right! I could taste every spice in my meal. Also, the bowl is HUGE. I'm pretty sure the bowl is 3 servings *unbuttons pant. I hope Oasis is here for the next 50+ years. Our future children and grandchildren should have healthy food options like Oasis when they don't pack a lunch. Oh, the ambiance is great, too :) Thanks Oasis *eHug

Love it ! Great customer service, food and drinks. Coming back soon Love it ! Great customer service, food and drinks. Coming back soon Love it ! Great customer service, food and drinks. Coming back soon ! Thank you !

Food was delicious - I enjoyed the combination of Indian-style and East African-style dishes. They were out of a bunch of smoothie ingredients, and the smoothie I did get was definitely a juice, not smoothie consistency. I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, and am glad I did!

I accidentally placed an order 20 min before they were closing, which I try to avoid, but whoever answered the phone was super pleasant and actually offered some help with their menu. As far as food goes, it looks like it would be "meh" but it is SO flavorful and spicy. I wish I could eat here everyday. I will definitely be going back!

My review is lower simply due to the pricing here. I love this place and always have ordered food from here because my good friend put me on. I suggested to my father who has health issues to try out. We got two medium plates, one for him and one for me.. the total was $41. This is ridiculous.. there's no reason that the prices are so high. One of the few vegan/vegetable restaurants in the neighborhood and it feels like robbery. This is why people go to McDonald's and order off the dollar menu because the mark up on plates like these. We should be making healthy food accessible to all. Especially when the plate of food couldn't cost anything over $5 to make.. just some food for thought. Everything taste great, just sad that this is how much it cost to make healthy decisions.

I've co-owned a local vegan restaurant and, prior to that I worked as a host, waiter, ice cream scooper, caterer, and bartender. In other words, I am intimately familiar with the food service industry, so I think my expectations are fairly realistic. As a vegan, I tend to want to support all-vegan businesses over non-vegan businesses whenever feasible, but after lunch at Oasis today, I can emphatically say I won't support this business any further. Today was either my third or fourth visit since Oasis opened. None of my previous visits (all dinners) were remarkable, but the food was just fine, somewhat healthy, and I was happy to support another vegan business. I hadn't been since the weeks shortly after they first opened, but the menu hadn't changed significantly, other than lunch versus dinner (i.e., no mac and cheese). When I arrived, I was the only person waiting to order (one person was eating and the restaurant was otherwise empty). The person at the counter was helpful in explaining what was available and how combos could be put together. I ordered a small combo to dine in, as well as a smoothie. She pointed out they didn't have the maca for that smoothie, and I said I was fine with that. I paid about $15 and sat down. The food combo came out fairly fast and she said the smoothie would be out shortly. I took my food to my seat and started eating, observing customers who came in after me while doing a little research on my phone for the upcoming election. The food was what I remembered: not as good as other places that make the same things (miser wat was kind of a spicy paste, the kale was just fine, and the grains were just fine; nothing to write home about). While eating, I saw people come in and order. In fact, I had an interaction with two first-time customers who were asking how spicy the miser wat was, and I offered my opinion, as I had eaten 3 bites already and found it fairly spicy (it's probably not that bad for people who like spicy, though). Before them someone else had come in and I believe he ordered while they were deciding. I returned to my food and notice a take-out customer carry two smoothies I had heard being made, and assumed I was getting my smoothie. There was still time to finish it with my meal. But take out is take out. Who knows when she called in her order? Fine. Surely mine would be out next. No. 5-10 minutes after finishing my food I still didn't have a smoothie. I heard the blender going again, but one went to the man who ordered after me, and then two newcomers I'd spoken with earlier. They were confused that they had two smoothies that looked the same even though they ordered different smoothies, and I was wondering why three smoothies ordered *after* my smoothie came out and mine was still not even in the process of being made. So I *finally* speak up. Of course, by this time, she does have a fairly long line at the counter, and it is just her working, and so she uses that as a way to explain why it's 20 minutes since I ordered and I still do not have my smoothie. This does not explain how she completed two other orders for people who came in after me. My guess is she forgot and didn't want to admit it, but who really knows? Remember, when I ordered, there was no one in line after me. Anyway, as my lunch break was ending, I left without a smoothie or a ~$6 refund, much less an apology for the underwhelming service. The most frustrating aspect of this interaction is how she didn't acknowledge that maybe she forget and would make it right away or whatever, instead of pushing back on my like I'm unreasonable for expecting a smoothie with 20 minutes. This is where I get pissed off and never want to come back again. So, owners of the restaurant, I hope you see this. A friend recommended that I contact you on Facebook via IM, but I'm not looking for an interaction. This is not a "recoverable" experience for me anymore. That ship has sailed. Sure, you can try to turn things around at the restaurant based on this feedback. It really can't be that hard to improve things from here (you know, use an ordering system? make things in the sequence they were ordered?), but I can promise you that I won't be back. This negative experience is so strongly associated with Oasis that I don't want to go near the place again.

I had an Oasis veggie Wrap for lunch on my lunch break and OMG! SO Delicious! I Wish I had ordered 2! The corn bread were tiny little delicious treat from heaven. Definitely will continue to stop by the customer service is like No other. It is Welcoming and out of this world!

I decided to try a vegan oasis after several times of driving past the little corner store went in side it on the vegan bowl side of mac & cheese and a mango smoothie. Everything was delicious by far one of the best vegan dishes I've had you know it's good when you don't even know it's vegan.

I was very happy to try this place finally once I was in the area. Everything looked so good and I wanted to try it all so I got the "everything" plate. It was all soo good!! I'm always happy when there's a place that's all vegan so of course I'm going to take the opportunity to try it all!! I can't wait to go back next time I'm near there!

Glorious!!! Like eating a plate of sunshine! Even the presentation is a work of art. Keep eating like this and you will be healthier, happier, more vibrant and more connected to the divine energy. Thank you thank you thank you for your wonderful service!

This is one of my favorite places in boston. I always get their everything plate, and my husband and I share. Oftentimes it's still too much food for the both of us. I've never gad a bad experience either eating in or for takeout/delivery. The food is tasty, filling, and healthy comfort food.

Yum, just yum! The food is splendid as is the ultra-friendly service. I've eaten at Oasis numerous times and am yet to be disappointed. Some standouts on the menu include the Mac, misir wat, and kale. That said, it's all quite good. It's a small cozy place with not a lot of tables, but we've always found a place to sit. If you are vegan or if you just like good food check these folks out!

It was okay...a little overrated, but not bad. The Tumeric Potatoes could've been more crispy, the kale is pretty good, and the Vegan Sausage isn't something that I'd order again, the texture just wasn't right. They also should turn the music down so that you could actually hear what they're mumbling to you...The juice was nice, it wasn't too sweet and you can taste that it was made fresh. I don't see myself returning here again unless I just happen to be in that area...which is highly unlikely. Maybe their dinner options are better, but I wasn't impressed with the breakfast.

I really enjoyed my first visit, the food was very good I had the curry chickpeas, cabbage, Mac & cheese, and brown rice. the ginger bomb juice was my favorite, I will be making this one of my favorite places to eat out. Staff and customers were very friendly and helpful. More places like this is needed in Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury area of Boston.

Wow!!! My brother in law recommended oasis. Sad I never stopped by sooner. Doesn't matter if your a vegan or a vegetarian, you can still enjoy the food!! So much flavor in everything! And the owners are so nice! Support local business and stop by for a healthy flavorful meal!

Found this vegan restaurant through Yelp. I stopped by between meetings. It's a small space with street parking. The food was very good. I had the everything plate because I didn't know what to get. & a side of Mac n cheese. The plate was very very good! The food was West Indian and African, very flavorful. I didn't care for the Mac n cheese. It was dry and bland. I will always stop here when in Boston. It's sooo worth it!

Love this black owned business. I love their vibes and the atmosphere of the place. It's small and quaint but full of culture. I highly recommend eating here with friends who are non vegan because everything they make will make any non vegan go "this is vegan? this is bomb!" Looking forward to being able to sit in and eat there again.

PHENOMENAL FOOD. I finally got to try the Oshun Wrap/burger ...it is too good!! And Golden Milk is also delicious. The Oshun wrap was soo flavorful, with a hint of heat, tender chickpeas, um, this amazing vegan cheese sauce that tasted BETTER than actual cheese. The kale added a nice texture. Onions, potatoes cooked to perfection. I just wish they were open more often. I look forward to trying everything on the menu. !!