Chakra

317 E 5th St, New York
(929) 462-7272

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Spicy Thick Mountain Curry
Banana in Coconut Milk
Glass Noodle Salad
Green Papaya Salad
Steamed Dumplings
Green Mango Salad
Drunken Noodles
Massaman Curry
Sunshine Bowl
Summer Rolls

Menu

Salads
Garden Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, avocado, bell pepper, chickpeas, and cashew nuts with lemon vinaigrette or tamarind dressing. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.
Green Papaya Salad
Shredded young green papaya and carrot with crushed chili, lime, tomato, peanuts in a tangy spicy dressing. The unripened papaya has a taste similar to a crispy vegetable rather than a fruit, with the lime and chili adding zest to the flavor. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.
Green Mango Salad
Shredded mango, zucchini and pumpkin with chili, lime, tomato, cashew nuts in a tangy spicy dressing. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.
Glass Noodle Salad
Mung bean noodles, roasted rice powder, chili flakes, lime, mint, lemongrass, bell pepper, cashew nuts in a tangy spicy dressing. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.

Soups
Spicy Sour Soup
Spicy sour clear broth with cabbage, squash, tomato, mushroom, chili, lemongrass, lime leaf and a touch of coconut milk. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.
Noodle Coconut Milk Soup
Creamy spicy soup with cabbage, squash, tomato, coconut milk, chili, lemongrass, lime leaf and rice noodles. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.
Lentil Soup
Lentils, celery and mixed vegetables in a savory broth. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.
Pumpkin Soup
Asian pumpkin, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt blended into a light creamy healthy soup. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.

Color Balanced Bowls
Rainbow Dragon Bowl
Brown-red rice, lettuce, tomato, cabbage, squash, dried apricot, corn and berries.
Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa, green beans, chickpeas, lettuce, cabbage, currants, almonds and pumpkin seeds.
Noodle Bowl
Steamed mung bean noodles, kidney beans, peas, squash, and basil leaves.
Blue Bowl
Brown-red rice, seasonal berries, red cabbage, cashew nuts.
Sunshine Bowl
Brown-red rice, squash, walnuts, figs, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, chickpeas, almonds and sunflower seeds.

Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese
Gluten-free wholegrain bread with 2 slices of plant-based cheese, with a side of relish. Low oil.
Grilled Tofu Sandwich
Gluten-free wholegrain bread with slices of grilled tofu, with a side of relish. Low oil.

Starters
Steamed Dumplings
Shredded cabbage, green pea, chickpeas, in a wheat flour wrapper. NOT GLUTEN FREE. Note: If choosing Jain or Swaminarayan versions, the ingredients will differ to accommodate those dietary requirements.
Summer Rolls
Shredded lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, mango, in a rice wrapper. Served with cashew nut sauce. GLUTEN FREE.

Grains and Pasta Entrees
Quinoa Stew
Quinoa, tomato, pumpkin, squash, chickpeas, celery leaf, cooked into a thick savory stew. Served with blue corn chips.
Penne Pasta
Penne pasta, bell pepper, pumpkin, green bean, in a savory black pepper sauce.
Drunken Linguine
Fusion version of drunken noodles made with linguine. Rich in flavor and spice.

Curry and Noodles Entrees
Green Curry
Slightly sweet, spicy curry with squash, green bean, bell pepper, lime leaf, and lemongrass. Served with steamed brown rice or white jasmine rice.
Red Curry
Creamy curry with red chili, cabbage, squash, bell pepper, pineapple and basil. Served with steamed brown-red rice or white jasmine rice.
Lentil Curry
Lentils, chili, coconut milk, squash, peas, turmeric, cardamom, cumin seed, coriander seed, mustard seed, mace, cloves, fenugreek seed. Served with steamed brownred rice or white jasmine rice.
Mountain Curry
Thick curry made with snow peas, tofu, dried coconut pulp, cabbage, tree chestnuts. chili, cumin, dill, lime leaf, ground into a thick paste. Served with steamed brown-red rice or white jasmine rice.
Clay Pot Glass Noodles
Mung bean noodles, asparagus, celery and black pepper in a slightly spicy, savory sauce.
Drunken Noodles
Wide rice noodles, bell pepper, green beans, chili, basil, in a spicy savory sauce. NOTE: We make our own strict Jain wide rice noodles for the Jain friendly version of this dish.
Massaman Curry
Thai-Indian curry. A savory southern Thai curry with potato, broccoli, carrot, bell pepper, chickpeas and onion. Includes brown-red rice.

Desserts
Black Sticky Rice with Mango and Banana
Black sticky rice, mango and banana in sweet coconut milk, topped with cashew nuts
Banana in Coconut Milk
Banana in sweet coconut milk topped with cashew nuts.

Tea
Chai
Ginger Pomegranate Tea

Juices
Pineapple Juice

Smoothies
Indigo Smoothie
Seasonal berries, banana, red cabbage, cashew milk or coconut milk and ice.

Side Dishes
Laab Pak (NE Thai spicy dish)
Textured vegetable protein, tofu, roasted rice powder, onion, garlic, carrot, cabbage, coriander, spring onion and chili pepper NOT GLUTEN FREE.

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Recent Reviews

I am so happy that they have an SOS menu. It was great to be able to relax and know that the kitchen welcomes my dietary preference. Thank you!

It seems that nearly everything is prepared to order, and as a result if coming here you should be prepared to possibly wait longer than most restaurants for your food to be ready.
I do wish there was a way for the restaurant to communicate this to avoid problems with new customers who may be expecting quicker...
September 2025
Hidden Gem
Amazing food. Home made dishes w fresh spices!! Taste and quality food are incredible. If you’re in a hurry this is not the place.
Very well worth the wait as dishes are served. Will definitely be back.
August 2025
I’ve attended an event at this restaurant twice now, and both times the food was absolutely superb. Every dish was bursting with flavor—so fresh, so vibrant, and perfectly seasoned. Hands down, this is the best vegan Thai spot in NYC.

I had the steamed dumplings, summer rolls, drunken linguine, and massaman curry—each one better than the last. The variety of flavors and textures was incredible, and everything tasted like it was made with so much care and...
July 2025

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Chakra

317 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003
(929) 462-7272