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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travel Wanderer
Teeny tiny vegan restaurant in East village. Food and service is good. Seating is not comfortable.
They did not turn on AC on super hot day which is super annoying.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodle, Vegan
Rae C Wright
Spicy! Very nice staff
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sweta Govani
Veg wonton in chili oil is delicious with a kick 🤤 spicy tofu bun was good but could use more seasoning. Look forward to coming back to try the full menu!!
Ananya Sharma
Amazing place… loved the food, ambience, service and everything 😍… def a must stop if you love good food 💯
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Princess Kind
Like you wouldn’t believe
Food: 5
Letitia Bryan
Incredible flavors! This was an absolute delight, whatever your diet. Has soared to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in NYC. Also delightful atmosphere and wonderful service. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcus Mills
I want to start by saying I am not a vegan - I made reservations because a friend was in town. I mistakingly made the reservation with 1 person less, and when I got there early, explained to the staff. They were so kind, they accommodated the extra person and even moved tables to ensure all 3 of us were comfortable.
The food was very fresh and delicious. Tofu was fire. Vegetables delicious. The green beans were incredible. The server Su was super sweet.
I had a very kind and wonderful evening and it was because of the kindness of the staff here. It’s truly a gem and worth the money.
I recommend ordering a couple dishes and eating family style so everyone can enjoy if you can. The sesame ball dessert was also delicious….
Hospitality was amazing Hector is awesome The team is awesome food incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tcgb
I had a great meal at Spicy Moon East Village. The vegan Sichuan dishes are bold, flavorful, and packed with heat in the best way. Everything feels satisfying and well-executed without missing traditional depth. The space is casual and welcoming, and service is quick and friendly. A must-visit for spicy food lovers.
I’ve ordered from here before but we went as a party of three on Friday night. We had 8pm reservations but didn’t get seated until 8:15pm because it is a super narrow and tiny space. They were really sweet about it and made it up to us by offering us a free round of drinks. Food was perfect. We got scallion pancakes, shiitake buns, crispy eggplant, dumplings, and three mains. The portions are generous! I still had a whole meal left from my glass noodles with vegan beef, which I happily polished off the next day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
vanattaboy
The General Tso’s Tofu was incredible! The portion lasted me the whole day, too. The vibe was so cute in the dining room, I can’t wait to dine in next time!
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-19
Lynette Kamimura
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
iamina pajaco
2/4 This place absolutely blew my mind, from service Food presentation to the actual Food!! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M G
Went here for a first date night and our servers (especially Hector) went ABOVE and BEYOND! Had such a wonderful time, and really enjoyed the food, house-made drinks, and well-attended to service. Will definitely return!
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teeny tiny vegan restaurant in East village.
Food and service is good. Seating is not comfortable.
They did not turn on AC on super hot day which is super annoying.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodle, Vegan
Spicy! Very nice staff
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Veg wonton in chili oil is delicious with a kick 🤤 spicy tofu bun was good but could use more seasoning. Look forward to coming back to try the full menu!!
Amazing place… loved the food, ambience, service and everything 😍… def a must stop if you love good food 💯
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Like you wouldn’t believe
Food: 5
Incredible flavors! This was an absolute delight, whatever your diet. Has soared to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in NYC. Also delightful atmosphere and wonderful service. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to start by saying I am not a vegan - I made reservations because a friend was in town. I mistakingly made the reservation with 1 person less, and when I got there early, explained to the staff. They were so kind, they accommodated the extra person and even moved tables to ensure all 3 of us were comfortable.
The food was very fresh and delicious. Tofu was fire. Vegetables delicious. The green beans were incredible. The server Su was super sweet.
I had a very kind and wonderful evening and it was because of the kindness of the staff here. It’s truly a gem and worth the money.
I recommend ordering a couple dishes and eating family style so everyone can enjoy if you can. The sesame ball dessert was also delicious….
Thank you all at Spicy Moon East Village!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crabless Rangoon, Vegetable Dumplings, Steamed Dumplings
Hospitality was amazing Hector is awesome The team is awesome food incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great meal at Spicy Moon East Village. The vegan Sichuan dishes are bold, flavorful, and packed with heat in the best way. Everything feels satisfying and well-executed without missing traditional depth. The space is casual and welcoming, and service is quick and friendly. A must-visit for spicy food lovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve ordered from here before but we went as a party of three on Friday night. We had 8pm reservations but didn’t get seated until 8:15pm because it is a super narrow and tiny space. They were really sweet about it and made it up to us by offering us a free round of drinks. Food was perfect. We got scallion pancakes, shiitake buns, crispy eggplant, dumplings, and three mains. The portions are generous! I still had a whole meal left from my glass noodles with vegan beef, which I happily polished off the next day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The General Tso’s Tofu was incredible! The portion lasted me the whole day, too. The vibe was so cute in the dining room, I can’t wait to dine in next time! Updated from previous review on 2026-02-19
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
2/4 This place absolutely blew my mind, from service Food presentation to the actual Food!! Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for a first date night and our servers (especially Hector) went ABOVE and BEYOND! Had such a wonderful time, and really enjoyed the food, house-made drinks, and well-attended to service. Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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