Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Asian
Gluten-free
Szechuan themed vegan restaurant est. 2019 in the old “Indian” section of Manhattan East Village. Offers both spicy and non-spicy dishes. Examples include dan dan noodles, dumplings, wontons in chili oil, and eggplant in hot pepper sauce. Casual dining. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
105 Reviews
First Review by perkonius
tarayoon
Points +2237
Excited to go back - Edit
We just stumbled upon this place while walking in the city and it blew us away. This place is definitely worth the hype.
Read moreWe tried the dan dan noodles, crabless rangoon, sour cream and spring onion potato dumplings, and vegetable dumplings. Everything was delicious and I loved that the dumplings were house-made rather coming frozen from a bag.
Incredibly kind and accomodating staff. Very cute pink interior.
Pros: Friendly staff
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BookishWanderer
Points +393
Yummy - Edit
We were supposed to go somewhere else after the animal rights march, but this was closer. No regrets at all. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was great.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Food , Service
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4Real
Points +184
Will Return!! - Edit
Wow. My non-vegan friend actually introduced me to this place. She had been to the restaurant at least 2xs before we went. It was still yummy to her for the 3rd time. Her husband is a huge foodie and very non-vegan, and even he was thoroughly impressed! We had Dan-Dan noodles, bao buns, fries, Kung Pao tofu, and a spring roll. I wish I was able to try the whole menu. We may need to go back to NY again soon just to try the dinner menu and desserts.
Read morePros: So many fully vegan options!, Great Service!, Even non-vegans enjoyed!
Cons: None. Please support!
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KrishenBlows
Points +384
Upscale Chinese Spot - Edit
Went here with a friend while in NYC for the weekend. Definitely a more upscale place but the food delivered. Very tasty, though there was a wait and it was somewhat pricey.
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Kimya369
Points +379
Great selection - Edit
Great selection of items in a cute setting. I did find the prices to be a little steep for some things, but that might just be NYC pricing at play...
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nadine29
Points +28
Favorite restaurant - Edit
My favorite restaurant in the city!! Cannot go wrong with the green beans and I love the dry pepper style tofu. This location is small, so it’s best for small groups if you’re dining in (make a reservation) and great for takeout. They serve beer and wine but not hard alcohol/liquor at this location.
Read morePros: Quick service, Amazing food
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JahleelWasser
Points +2052
Bom pra caralhho - Edit
Eu raramente dou 5 estrelas, más esse restaurante realmente foi tão bom. Vi pratos de outras pessoas que me de querer voltar.
Read morePedi o Kung pao, wanton em molho de pimenta, e o mapo tofu .
Os wontons eram excelentes
Pros: Wanton, Kung pao
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badrien
Points +138
All-Vegan Chinese Cuisine - Edit
I think what Spicy Moon are doing is great, especially for offerings in the vegan community. Very friendly staff, and welcoming setting.
Read moreThe portions are quite large, I did get a few goes out of the one rice dish that I ordered (Sichuan Rice w/ added Vegan Sausage) which I think came to about $27.
I was surprised by the prices, it was more expensive than I was expecting.
Given that the portions are large, I would recommend coming here / taking out for groups of 3-4 or more.
There were lots of menu items I really liked the look of, but I had to limit my choice and I’m glad that I did.
Pros: Friendly staff and cost setting, All vegan, wide variety of dishes, large portions
Cons: Pricey, especially with extras, Best suited for leftovers / repeat meals, or larger groups for sharing
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Cayetana
Points +2156
comida rica y porciones razonables - Edit
La comida estaba muy buena y los
Read moreplatos eran generosos. Precios razonables. Algunos tienen un ambiente politizado. Este del East side no tanto.
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nemeryxu
Points +101
Great food, overly loud music - Edit
Really enjoyed the dumplings in chili sauce, wonton soup, and mapo tofu. Delicious! Music was too loud to be conducive to good conversation.
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charlotte1606
Points +155
Amazing lunch - Edit
Had the lunch offer, massive portions and delicious food inc tempura and dumplings. Already been to two different branches (and I don’t live in New York) and would happily go again.
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socallmeshirley
Points +194
Lives up to the hype - Edit
The dan dan noodles were life changing. I can’t wait to go back.
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MoreCowbellChelle
Points +36
Best! - Edit
This meal was amazing! The scallion pancake was flakey and light. The wonton is chili oil was so delicate and spicy. We also got the Mapo Tofu which was more than two people needed. The tofu was a perfect and soft consistency and though listed as spicy to feel like just the right amount. Soooooo good!!
Read morePros: Great food - so flavorful, Great service , Cool atmosphere
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MadelynOcaña
Points +640
the name did not lie!! - Edit
this place was unbelievably yummy and INCREDIBLY SPICY!! wow!! i can handle heat but that was crazy!! such a fun experience would definitely eat here all the time if i was local!!
Read morePros: good music, yummy food, yummy drinks
Cons: limited drink menu
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awholelattelana
Points +18
Vegan and aesthetic - Edit
Loved it! All vegan and yum! We had dandan noodles, bao buns
Read morePros: Aesthetics, Dandan noodles, Bao bun
Cons: Not the most attentive service
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juliakristin
Points +390
So far not a fan - Edit
I ordered food and probably didn't order the right thing. So far I can not understand the hype. Perhaps if I ate at the restaurant I would like it better.
Read morePros: That everything is vegan
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DavidDainko
Points +416
Deciduous and flavorful 😋 😋 - Edit
Had to pick up my food in a hurry but it was wonderfully flavorful and delicious when I finally got a chance to sit down and enjoy it!
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +551
Reliable lunch - Edit
I’ve been here a few times now. There are still loads of things left to try on the menu. Always a solid meal, just mind how much you order; some dishes are small and some are very big! Today I particularly liked the Scallion Pancake.
Read morePros: Good, quick service
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tfish
Points +4099
Huge portions - Edit
East Village location for lunch. Satisfyingly large portions, especially for it being a lunch special. Would eat here again
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kmoffatt
Points +180
Delicious - Edit
Recommend the Crispy eggplant small plate, Mapo tofu with beyond beef and 3 cup vegetable (which contained tofu, lotus root, pepper, broccoli, greens, etc)
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +458
Great dim sum - Edit
Dumplings in chili oil definitely the highlight. We had a couple small plates, all good. Great server. Some of the dishes tasted like they added a bit too much sugar, but overall a great meal.
Read morePros: Dumplings in chili oil, Green Beans
Cons: Small place
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sesameandnutfree
Points +202
Not allergy-friendly - Edit
This restaurant has great reviews but there were basically 0 options if you are sesame-free. It was really disappointing. I ended up getting a very average vegetable fried rice and cumin fries. If you have allergies, I would avoid Spicy Moon.
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VeganMac
Points +35
Awful atmosphere. Worse service. - Edit
Do not go here if you intend to have a conversation during dinner. They keep the music at dance club volume levels.
Read moreMy server assured me twice that what I was ordering did not contain scallions. When my food came out full of scallions, he said he couldn’t send it back or modify any dishes because the chef didn’t speak English. So I spent 15min picking scallions out of my food like an idiot.
If you have any kind of food allergy or intolerance, avoid this place. They won’t give you accurate information about ingredients and won’t make any modifications.
I would rate this place 1 star if HC would let me.
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gabs1205
Points +210
Nice spot for vegan sichuan food - Edit
Got the mapo tofu and they nailed the mala flavor you get with sichuan food.
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KaraFox
Points +125
Wow! - Edit
Got the lowest tier tasting menu and WOW. Delicious, so much food and definitely worth the money. Cocktails are $17-20!!! Delicious but too expensive in my opinion.
Read morePros: Variety , Vibe of restaurant
Cons: Cocktails are too expensive
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lilythepig
Points +37
delicious - Edit
so so so good! everything vegan and delicious
Read morePros: taste, speed , atmosphere
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SharpVegan
Points +410
Top notch! - Edit
Loved everything we had at Spicy Moon. We were in town visiting friends last week. Absolutely wonderful experience. Food was all amazing.
Read morePersonally the crab ragoon got me. Haven't had that since returning to being vegan.
Highly recommend. Seriously.
Oh the wait staff and kitchen collaborated to accommodate a friend of our food allergy. Mad props for them being able to do this. They did it so low key. Much appreciated.
Pros: Amazing flavor, All vegan, Great staff
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