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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 +612
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
Guest
110 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1770
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 +87
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 +141
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 +352
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 +243
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 +3464
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 +4210
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 +211
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 +450
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 +631
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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paulharhen
Points +1526
Noisy, cramped and poor service - Edit
We had the Vegan Duck Wrap for starters, and the General Tso's Style, Kung Pao Style, Rice Noodles with Vegetables, with White rice, for mains. The food was quite good, but the culinary experience was marred by the poor ambiance and service. The music was way too loud. The seating was cramped. The order was mixed up and late. Won't be going back!!!
Read moreCons: Loud music, Cramped seating, Poor service
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +458
Creative Vegan Chinese Food - Edit
Second time here. Love the dumplings and the steamed buns. Service great, very welcoming. Always fun to visit when I'm in the city.
Read morePros: Service, Dumplings and buns
Cons: Small space
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DevynBauer
Points +121
Otherworldly - Edit
Would sell my first born child for Spicy Moon.
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desmasvegan
Points +612
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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vegandinosaur
Points +649
So good - Edit
Much larger than the East and west village locations!
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KimMartin
Points +829
Incredible! - Edit
Wow! What a vibey place with the most delicious food! We tried the wontons in chili oil, the veggie spring rolls, Dan Dan noodles with beef and our favourite the kung pao tofu! All super tasty. Best to order a few plates and share as portions for the mains are pretty generous and the rich so may get a bit much to have an individual plate alone.
Read moreCame another time with family, and ordered family style - same as before but added in general tsaos which was great!
In my opinion I think you can skip the spring rolls. There other dishes are tastier😄
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-19
Pros: Fully vegan, Great food, Ambiance
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freak42
Points +322
Very tasty - Edit
A very cozy place. The music is bit loud. The staff is very polite and the food was tasty.
Read morePros: Ambiance , Staff, Food
Cons: Music loud
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Gauri_H
Points +406
Stunning place - highly recommend - Edit
The food and the atmosphere were perfect. I loved everything we got there especially the kung pao and the lo mein!! Staff were super nice and welcoming!
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AnitaDollar
Points +5797
Soso lovely - Edit
The interior and food were lovely! I'm always a bit confused/overwhelmed by fusion food and so many options so I was lucky to go with others and share food with them.
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anaellel
Points +694
Loved it - Edit
Amazing. We shared several options and all were delicious. Special shout out to the dan dan noodles !
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anutthar
Points +917
Mediocre food - Edit
I came with high hopes but everything we ordered was mediocre at best, bad at worst. The lettuce wraps had corn and mushroom on a wilted piece of lettuce with no structure or definition. The kung pao was breaded tofu in some non-descript sauce - nothing about the flavor was distinctive. The chilli wontons were tasteless. The red bean bun had such a miniscule amount of red bean paste that I blinked and I missed it. Can’t believe we took a metro across town just to eat here. Definite miss.
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