What to order at Natural Oasis

Must order
The lunch buffet featuring rotating injera-based Ethiopian stews and lentil dishes.
Signature dishes
Ethiopian vegan buffet, Injera with stews, Lentil dishes
Editor tip
Buffet runs weekdays until 14:00. No meat ever served. Most dishes are also gluten-free. The attached market sells Ethiopian food items.
CuisineEthiopian Vegan
Price$
NeighborhoodMonroe Avenue
HoursMon-Fri 11:00-14:00, Wed-Sat 17:00-20:00
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Address: 288 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

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