Vegan
Chinese
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Vegan Sichuan restaurant offering dim sums, wonton, dry pepper tofu, mapo tofu and more. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri 11:30am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-11:00pm.
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265 Bowery, New York City, New York, USA, 10002
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Last update on 01 Jun 2025 by TedSkaarup
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Added by Sylvain on 30 May 2023
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Featured Review
desmasvegan
Points +542
Super Favorite! - Edit
Absolutely delighted to try Spicy Moon! Quirky fun atmosphere and delicious eats. I studied abroad in China and never thought I’d find vegan Chinese that was full of complex flavors. You nailed it Spicy Moon.
Read morePros: Fun atmosphere , Authentic flavors
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95 Reviews
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ClemDeLaCreme
Points +1018
Enoki Calamari 😋 - Edit
Ordered: vegan calamari, stirfry chili glass noodles with vegan beef
Read moreWonderful environment, nice music, all of the menu items looked great so it was very hard to choose. The calamari had a wonderful texture and with the lemon and the dipping sauce it hit a calamari itch I had been wanting to scratch for a long time. The glass noodles with the vegan beef were nice really good flavor and nice veggies, but I think if I come back I will try something spicier and also bring a friend so we can share more dishes to try more of the menu. Check it out if you’re in the area!
Pros: Great staff and atmosphere , Large menu, Rentable phone charging machine
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milcheto
Points +2475
Delicious food & cool place - Edit
The food was great: there is a lot of variety and is all vegan and delicious. The place itself is super cool and cozy. It’s a bit expensive but i enjoyed it. Especially the crabless rangoon.
Read morePros: The food, All vegan
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Ezey11
Points +1488
2.5 - ok bit bland - Edit
Tried the Hen of the Woods bao bun, which had a crispy fried mushroom with a bit of pickled daikon in a steamed bun. Unfortunately, the dominant flavour was the frying oil, and the rest of the bun was quite bland.
Read moreThe steamed dumplings didn’t fare much better, also lacking any real depth or seasoning. I had high hopes based on the reviews, but overall found it underwhelming and overpriced for the portion sizes.
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vizpro
Points +23
Good Plase - Edit
Very good place, will come back again.
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BonnieSpringsteen
Points +560
Good - Edit
The Dan Dan Noodles were good so was the Kung Pao Tofu. The pea leaves with garlic were my favorite. Overall a good experience. Just wish they would turn down the music
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sophielou
Points +86
Delicious - Edit
I had the vegan Dan Dan which was lovely! As a party we ordered quite a few dishes so everyone could try them. Non vegans loved the dishes too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-01
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Thomasclq
Points +641
Had a really great tofu dish here - Edit
Asian cuisine is some of the best in the world and this didn’t disappoint.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-30
Pros: All vegan, Hard to choose, I’ll be back (maybe at one of the other locations)
Cons: None imo
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heheh
Points +446
The best Dan Dan noodles I’ve had - Edit
I have pretty high standards for Chinese food compared to most Americans, and this place is pretty authentic and very consistently good. The mapo tofu is also excellent.
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vanessa_
Points +24
hervorragend! - Edit
Das Essen war super lecker, man kann bei den meisten Gerichten wählen, ob man vegane Ente, Rind, Huhn oder Tofu dazu haben möchte.
Read moreIch hatte vegane Wantan und dann Dan Dan Nudeln mit Ente.
Pros: Beste vegane Ente, die ich je gegessen habe
Cons: Etwas dunkel, Etwas zu laute Musik
Ameisherry
Where’s the picture of the inside of the dumpling ??
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TofuManiac
Points +326
One of the best - Edit
Cannot recommend this place enough. One of my favorite spots in the city. Dan Dan Noodles and the pea shoots are essential.
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carolinedavidson
Points +433
delicious !!!! - Edit
we loved this place - meat eater and vegan approved!! tons of options and different vegan meats. however if you prefer to go all veggie that is possible! i enjoyed the mushroom bao bun and the dan dan noodles. the crispy tofu was delicious but be warned - there are some spicy peppers in there i had to avoid😄
Read moreCons: music is loud lol
Ameisherry
Picture ?
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1713
Mediocre - Edit
Honesty so disappointed that I didn't like Spicy Moon more! It was one of the most highly recommended vegan restaurants in NYC. Walked in on a Friday at 6 pm without a reservation and was able to get a table. Didn't love the dim lights and loud music (it honestly had a club feel with the DJ they had there as well). Menu was huge which was nice! We ordered two chef specials and veggie fried rice. We did the General Tso's chicken and broccoli beef for the chef specials. Everything was good but not amazing. Didn't feel like it was worth it for the price (yes I know it's New York). I'd definitely be willing to give Spicy Moon another try but would want to go to other places in New York first before coming back.
Read moreAmeisherry
Check out the different spot of the spicy moon, they have about like three or four different spot, some of the spot is quiet, I’m not used to the loud music at this spot neither, I like the outdoor sitting area on the other spot more, it’s quiet and I can enjoy under the tree
Read moreAmeisherry
I see you went to the branch Bowery, I’ll recommend the 3rd st spot outdoor area for you, I’ve been to all three locations, besides Chelsea is newly open I’m not sure about that one, I think 3rd st has the best outdoor dining area, I don’t really like to eat inside their store because most of their indoor has the night club kind of atmosphere, I don’t really like loud music neither . Hope those info helps
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2sk21
Points +41
Delicious spicy Chinese food - Edit
Had a delightful lunch at the Spicy Moon recently. Ordered the lychee ginger mocktail which had genuine flavor. The eggplant appetizer and mapu tofu were both excellent
Read morePros: Mapu tofu, Spicy eggplant, Fried dumpling
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erinhuber
Points +53
Incredible and accommodating - Edit
Credible vegan food, fast and friendly service, great atmosphere and delicious food. I am gluten free na do free and vegan and there were able to easily accommodate me.
Read morePros: Service, Atmosphere, Food
Cons: No!
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ChillWizard
Points +129
Will convince your local meat-eater - Edit
Went to Spicy Moon for the first time last year with my colleague who was in town. She couldn't stop thinking about it and insisted we return - and it definitely didn't dissapoint. Highly recommend the Mapo Tofu (which iI've gotten both times) and the Salt and Pepper (a new discovery).
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WFPB-Mama
Points +36
Too loud - Edit
I hate to give any vegan restaurant a bad review, but it was just way too loud. We will not be going back until this changes.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Music
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rayebe
Points +342
Eh. - Edit
Spicy Moon definitely just wants the photos for the ‘gram with their colorful pink signs and wallpaper. Just not overly impressive when there’s Bodhi Kosher nearby in China Town.
Read moreFood came out pretty cold. Things were overly expensive and honestly the environment wasn’t great (I don’t love the wannabe aesthetic restaurants) to enjoy what should feel like delicious comforting food.
Cons: Interior, Cold food
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BarryY
Points +231
A fun discovery - Edit
A lively, loud, fun place bathed in low pink lighting. We shared a bunch of small plates and a noodle dish. My favorite was the Hen of the Woods Bao Bun, and the Dan Dan Noodles were good, too (we had them with mock duck). My friend especially enjoyed the vegetable wontons in chili oil. Desserts were tasty but small and expensive.
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SharonR
Points +3023
Vegan Szechuan - Edit
100% good place.
Read moreI'm looking forward to visiting more locations because it looks like they have different vibes.
This location is larger and lovely. Food wise, my fave was the vegetable wonton in chili sauce (not overly spicy) just yum. Green beans ( meat) are worth a get too, and the baos!
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JTtheveggie
Points +3750
Tasty and Efficient - Edit
Our dining experience lived up to the hype. I’d urge folks to do their homework and look at the menu prior to avoid ordering similar dishes or flavors (note: no menu QR code is available and the menus are super tiny and the lighting is bad so best of luck). The Tsao mushrooms and the Dan Dan Noodles (gluten free) were hits. Was $105 USD for 4 dishes.
Read morePros: Cool vibe, Fast service
Cons: Pricey
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ichhagandhi
Points +92
Amazing Food & Great Drinks! - Edit
Read moreSpicy Moon is such a gem! The *Dan Dan Noodles* are an absolute must-try—perfectly flavorful and spicy. The drinks are also fantastic, making it a great spot for a night out.
I love the Bowery location; it has such a great vibe. Definitely try other menu items… Spicy Moon is 100% worth visiting. Can’t wait to go back!
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thesimplevegan
Points +205
There’s a reason everyone loves Spicy Moon ♥️ - Edit
Everyone that I have taken to this restaurant is obsessed. The chopped cheese dumplings are so unique and the dan dan noodles are delicious. This location has gorgeous decoration and is so welcoming.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-06
Pros: Flavor, Decoration, Variety
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michal360
Points +248
Nice food - Edit
Really nice place, good food and services
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mershka
Points +58
Very average - Edit
I really want to love this place but I have found it underwhelming/nothing special. It’s fine but wouldn’t go out of my way to go there.
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katelich
Points +40
Never order online - Edit
I placed an order and it never came after an hour and had to fight to get credit back
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hladny_vegan
Points +400
Cozy space with great food - Edit
I’ve tried szechuan noodles which were honestly a bit too spicy for me although I like spicy, but other than that they were good, I also had gyozas which were very tasty. Nice space and fair lunch-menu prices.
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tampopo
Points +615
Good strong flavours - Edit
I love Szechuan food so it’s fantastic not to have to worry if something I don’t want to eat sneaked into my food. It was good quality and the cocktails and really innovative. Will definitely go again next time I’m in NY.
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