Spicy Moon Vegan East Village

“Came here for dinner with friends, and wow this is easily one of the best vegan restaurants I’ve been to! I’m not even vegetarian or vegan, but every single dish was packed with flavor. The restaurant has a calm, relaxing atmosphere that makes it a great spot to enjoy a meal. The staff were friendly, attentive, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We ordered the veggie dumplings in chili oil, tofu steamed dumplings, spicy crispy tofu with mixed vegetables, and the Impossible meat noodles in peanut sauce. Everything was absolutely delicious. The dumplings were fresh and flavorful, the crispy tofu had the perfect crunch with just the right amount of spice, and the peanut noodles were rich, savory, and so satisfying. The portions were generous, the food came out fresh, and you can tell a lot of care goes into each dish. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just love good food, this place is definitely worth a visit. I’ll absolutely be coming back!”

“Absolutely fantastic. Quick and friendly service, big portions, INCREDIBLE food. Forget the "it's all vegan" thing; have your aunt try the kung pao and tell you it's not chicken (it's all tofu). Really, really well executed, prices are decent, highly highly recommended.”

“We came here to celebrate the Lunar New Year and everything was delicious! The ambiance is intimate and friendly, nice service, and great vegan buns, noodles, and tofu! 10/10 can't wait to return!”

“This is another MUST stop when I’m in New York. This is actually some of the best food I have ever had, it never disappoints. The King Pao and General Tso “chicken” are my go tos but throw in some lo mein and appetizers and you’re in heaven! The portions are huge and great for sharing. HIGHLY recommend reservations, the place is small and gets very busy!”

“Follow me @theblackgirlatleisure for more reviews and lifestyle content ✨ Recently I’ve been on a vegan diet and thinking of exploring some lifestyle changes to improve my overall health and wellness. So, I decided to give Spicy Moon a try after looking up the best vegan food in NYC. This visit comes after years of not dining at a vegan restaurant and you can understand how exciting it was. Spicy Moon did not disappoint! Check out my full review below. Drinks: 8/10 I ordered the Raspberry Lime Spritz, it was really good and wasn’t too sweet! It gave what it was supposed to have gave. A cute little mocktail that was delightfully refreshing. Service: 10/10 When we came in we were greeted immediately and we were able to pick our own seats. The server was really quick with taking our orders and getting our food out. We ended up having two servers, both of which were really warm and ready to help make things go smoothly. Food: 8.75/10 The food was everything you look for in a dish, fresh, flavorful, great portion sizes and temperature-wise, hot. We had ordered the Garlicky Greens, Scallion Pancakes, Stirfry Chili Glass Noodles with Vegan Beef and The Vegetable Fried Rice. I’d recommend each dish, however the Glass Noodles & Veggie Fried Rice were served a little spicier than expected (I mean, it is in the name), with no indication on the menu. So, if you aren’t familiar with Szechuan Chinese food this is something to note! Ambiance: 8/10 The restaurant itself was decorated very cute and fun. It was a cozy space and seating was a bit tight. I loved all of the Chinese decor mixed with the pink and red that made the space feel very cutesy and gave it so much personality. Overall: 8.7/10 A solidly good vegan restaurant with excellent options for vegaterian "Meats" and dishes that you'd likely be craving especially if you're exploring making some new life changes. I enjoyed this spot and I'd definitely be returning! Where are your favorite vegan spots in NYC? Thanks for reading, Whitt xo”