Was recommended by a friend, now I recommend to ppl who wanna try Asian vegan food. The comment is based on a non-vegan person (me.) I came with my vegetarian friend for lunch and we enjoyed the meal a lot! The food is delicious in general. I personally not like food that is trying to mimic meat, so we skipped all dishes like that, focusing on veg and tofu. ❤️‍🔥My favorite is Dan Dan noodles which is mild spicy. ✨Scallion pancake was good as well. My friend liked the spicy tofu bun the most. The fried mushroom bun was good too! So did the steamed veg dumplings..

I was looking for a vegan option around Soho and my friend recommended Spicy Moon Vegan. Loved my spicy Dan Dan noodles with beyond meat. Fried eggplant were also good. We ate at the bar. The check came out to about $45 for 3 dishes, very generous portions.

🍜 Dan Dan Noodles - a must try and I also got impossible beef in it. It was perfectly spicy and flavorful 🍽 Tofu Bun - this was a bit bland and dry so it can be skipped! 🍽 curry puff -the filling was delicious with potatoes and spices! I love the vegan Szechuan spin here. Fast casual dining spot. Dishes are pricey but this spot should be a must if you enjoy vegan food!

Regardless of if you are vegan or not, you are going to love the dishes at Spicy Moon. The flavours pop, and not just because of chilly. They seem to use a mix of spices, pickles, etc to create great flavors. The dishes are small, tapas style almost, so each person can order at least two and you can try a variety. We had the mushroom bun, dandan noodles, 🥑 spring roll, and vegetable dumpling in spicy chili oil, all were super yummy. The restaurant is cosy, and the service is attentive. A must go!

Was so looking forward to Spicy moon, as I’d heard a lot about it! But we were disappointed :( To start with the rice was UNDERCOOKED!! The vegetable wontons lacked flavor, and were dipped in chilli oil which made it super oily. The mapo tofu was spicy and that’s the primary flavor I got. Even the Dan Dan noodles, the most popular dish didn’t taste good either. As for the bao, we just got one piece, which had very less filling. Overall, we were disappointed because we spent so much money and wasted most of the food. My friends told me later that the west village location is not good, and that I should try the one in East village. But I have a lot of inertia after this experience

I was excited to embark on a plant-based journey in Spicy Moon but my dining experience left me with mixed feelings, ultimately questioning the hype surrounding this eatery. To kick off our culinary exploration, we started with the Bao buns. Unfortunately, this initial foray set the tone for the rest of the meal. The Bao buns were sweet and the filling was noticeably scant, failing to deliver the flavor punch we anticipated. Moving on to the Veg wontons in chilli oil, the meal took a turn for the better. The wontons were indeed a highlight, with a satisfying texture and a well-balanced infusion of spices. Next came the Dan Dan noodles which were okayish. The dish, though not outright disappointing, lacked the depth and complexity one might associate with authentic Szechuan cuisine. The Mapo Tofu with rice was fine. While the tofu curry was a satisfying dish, the rice accompanying it left much to be desired, feeling undercooked and raw. This unfortunate pairing detracted from what could have been a more enjoyable dish. The saving grace of the evening arrived in the form of the Szechuan fried rice. With an impressive spice level and a tongue-numbing effect, this dish managed to salvage some of the lost charm. The interplay of flavors in the fried rice hinted at the potential Spicy Moon possesses but, unfortunately, failed to elevate the overall dining experience. Despite sampling what the menu deemed as the most liked dishes, the cumulative experience did not justify the hype surrounding Spicy Moon. In a city as diverse as New York, where exceptional Asian cuisine abounds, it's challenging to recommend Spicy Moon as a must-try destination. One positive aspect worth noting is the prompt service.

A must-visit vegan place!!! It's really cool next to Washington sq park. It's super crowded even on weekdays and has a really cool vibe. They have both indoor and outdoor sitting and I highly recommend you make reservations ahead of time. The staff is very friendly and was able to customize all the changes. We loved the food and is decently priced. Also, the position is great and is enough to be shared with your friends. Definitely, a place I'm visiting again.

We tried coming here once before but the wait was too long. We were lucky this time to get there when it was fairly empty & it did not disappoint. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I like to try the options when they're available. We got the spicy wontons which were delicious. I wouldn't say they were too spicy, but just perfect. We also got the general tso's cauliflower and it was my favorite! The sauce on top was amazing and I like that they drizzle it throughout the portion (there's a lot) so that every piece has some on it. We also got the dan dan noodles which were good. My boyfriend loved them, but I personally didn't love the texture of them. The sauce was kind of gritty but the taste was good. I think the prices were great for the portion sizes and the fact that it's vegan food in the city. Overall, I loved it & look forward to going back!

Very tasty vegan food and cocktails. We had a lychee martini, Dan Dan noodles, mapo tofu and wontons in chili oil. Mapu tofu and wontons were the best. Ambiance is average. Better to get a reservation before visiting this place. It is not a kid friendly place.

Walked in for lunch on Monday afternoon around 2:30 and we were seated right away. The place was packed to 60% capacity and still had some indoor seating available while the indoor area was fairly empty. Service felt a little slow this particular day, and the 2 beers that I picked from their list weren't available. While the staff was apologetic, the recommended replacement wasn't really great (no wonder they still had some in stock)! For food, we ordered a couple of things which included Crabless Rangoon ($11.95), Vegetable Wonton in Chili Oil ($9.95), Fried Vegetable Dumplings ($8.95), Dan Dan Noodles ($12.95), and Peppercorn Brussel Sprouts ($10.95). What felt like too much food, was easily consumed by the 2 of us, and we are light eaters. Food was ok, nothing exceptional about it, but good enough to try it again one more time! Service improved towards the end of our stay, and overall, we had a pretty good experience. We will return again.

I only have a few vegan restaurants under my belt but foodwise, this was my favorite so far! (we were in the outdoor dining area in 21° weather, and the outdoor stools aren't that comfortable)... But the food is the star! We had the dry pot vegetables, the fried and steams dumplings, the Dan Dan noodles, and the Mapo Tofu. All of the dishes were excellently cooked and seasoned. Nothing was too spicy either which I loved. I have a moderate spicy tolerance. So yeah, great experience and I'll definitely be back!

Love that there are over 40 delicious items and I can eat all of them. My favorite was the mar por tofu. The chili is strong but that’s why it’s good. The cucumbers served cold was also really lovely. We ordered a lot of food and I had the best left overs the next day. No frills interior but the vibe is hip with great music. Sustainability rating: 3 out of 5. Reusable serving ware is used. Not sure if they compost.

After trying unsuccessfully to get into the East Village location without a reservation, this time, I made a res and decided to try it in the West Village. Overall, great food. I couldn’t resist trying the Dan Dan Noodles, which were fantastic, and they set the tone for what was to come – dumplings and a delightful tofu/vegetable dry pot dish. My companion, who is Chinese, very much approved of the vegan interpretation of Chinese classics. And while I understand that this place is super popular and deservedly gets lots of business, limiting our time there to only one hour seems a bit too strict to me. Also, because it gets so crowded, it also gets quite noisy so if you want a quieter experience, try going earlier, like five or six.

Absolutely loved this place! Great variety of vegan food options available here, even my friends who eat non-vegan/vegetarian food they found it filling and delicious. I would definitely go back again, am glad I found this restaurant. It’s better to reserve the table in advance, due to their popularity the indoor tables are always occupied. We sat outside on a hot summer day, but it was nice to have a cocktail along with it. Ube mule cocktail is my fav! It’s just light, tasteful and unique.

What's with knocking off one of the stars? The beer was not served cold enough! Come on! When it's hot and sticky in New York, you have to serve your beer ice cold! It's a sin not to. I would've told the waiter but he was busy chatting it up with some people at another table. Let's talk about the food. YUMMY! Albeit a bit spicier than I prefer, but man, it was tasty! For appetizer, we got the fried dumpling and that was good. I ordered the DanDan Noodles. It was simply prepared - just noodles topped with something I didn't recognize and smothered in that peanut-y, spicy sauce. My husband ordered the Szechuan Veggie Fried Rice and that was intensely hot, but he likes it spicy so he loved it. Overall, minus the beer not being cold, it was a good dinner. We will definitely be back! There are tons of other stuff on the menu I'd like to try.

I love their food. I have been ordering from them for 2 years . The spices are amazing but it was my first time eating in the restaurant. My table wasn’t good. I was on slope and was practically seating with another couple. Not romantic, kinda no space. My drink ( a beer ) came 20 min after I arrived. I am going to keep ordering to go. It is maybe better if you are a larger group. They had a booth In the middle that looked cool. Probably not going on a date there again.

Wow!!! I definitely know why Spicy Moon is voted best vegan Asian food in the country!! Everything I had was absolutely delicious! The staff was very friendly at the bar and offered their recommendations, the space was beautifully decorated, and the food came out quickly. I loved my experience here and can't wait to try new things. Their ragoons are sooo delicious along with their Dan Dan noodles! Can't wait to come back!

They have multiple locations in nyc. Went here for Saturday dinner and had made reservations. They were taking walk ins as well. Inside seating was a bit dark and too loud. Tried their signature Mapo tofu which was not that great. The star dish was vegetable wontons in chilli oil. Kung pao tofu and veggies was amazing with the perfect crisp. Tried both steamed and fried dumplings. Liked the fried ones better. Dan Dan noodles were also one of their must try. If going back in I would definitely order kung pao and wontons in chilli oil. They have a decent cocktail menu as well, and drinks were pretty nice.

For appetizer and drinks, we ordered vegetable wonton in chilly oil and Thai iced tea. Both were amazing. One must try the dumplings. For the main course we ordered Dan Dan noodles and Mapo Tofu. The noodles were very flavorful. Coming to Mapo tofu, the tofu was as soft as butter. It was dissolving in our mouth. But the gravy was very bland and salty. So didn’t like it much. The serving portion is huge and the service is quick. We ordered everything at once and they brought all the items together within 10 mins. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant and would definitely go again to try other dishes.

Overall a good experience. I had Chinese food in USA for the first time and I am NOT AT ALL DISAPPOINTED. The quantity of the food is also very good. Dan Dan noodles are so good. It is the star food item of their menu for a reason 🤩😁

I’ve been to one of their other locations before so I knew what to expect - yummy food. My only complaint is that I absolutely hate that the menu writing people just assumed that every one is very familiar with Szechuan cuisine so the menu is basically just dish names without any descriptions. Well, I’m not everyone so I always end up pestering the servers…ordering ends up a very inefficient and long process. Other than that, I’m always happy to return to Spicy Moon and wouldn’t be ashamed to bring a carnist here.

It’s such a cozy place with great vibe !! The food here is very delicious. Loved the cocktails too. Would definitely recommend their Dan Dan noodles and dry pot. Ordered lychee martini and mango moon, both were really good and paired well with the food.

This place was small as you walked in, but don't let that take you away from its AMAZING vegan food. Even the drinks were great. There were so many options to choose from, and I'm not a foodie but had to try a little of everything due to the fact that it was all so delicious. The dessert at the end of the whole entire meal was to die for. I recommend bringing a crowd of people so you can try a bit of everything. The food was that great!

Great experience at Spicy Moon on Christmas! We’ve been to the east village location for vegan drinks but finally got to try an actual meal yesterday and were not disappointed. Highly suggest the chopped cheese eggrolls if you like chopped cheese 😋 the Bao buns are great & the lo mein was delicious (& a huge portion). Drinks are a bit too sweet for me personally, so I think I’ll order a traditional cocktail next time instead of getting something off the cocktail menu. Service was slow to take our order but the food came out like less than 5 mins later, so that was nice!

This is the best vegan restaurant and one of my favorites, and I’ve only tried two of their items - the Dan Dan noodles and the chili oil wontons. Both are incredible, unique flavors. The food is such a standout at this establishment. I’ve brought multiple people here with me and they’ve all been so amazed by the food as well. I will definitely be coming back. The service is also very kind, they brought us hot jasmine tea refills which was fantastic! You must try the dan dan noodles!

Best vegan place I ever tried. Order the Dan Dan noodles! The drinks were interesting so were all the dishes we tried. The outside seating area is nice and the service was great. Would recommend it even if you are not vegan.

Like this place a lot! The quirky and fun atmosphere and nice service. The food was very very good. Fresh and spicy! The wine prices are reasonable. Gets extra points from me cause it’s all vegan!

Everything was very delicious!! I just had one issue I think that the food could of but served a bit hotter. It was kind a of warm leaning more toward cold temperature. Other than that the service was prompt, the food was great, and i will be returning.

This restaurant is a Szechuan vegan restaurant. I went into this restaurant with high expectations, but I was let down overall. This restaurant is mediocre at best. So when we first went into the restaurant, it was packed to the brim, and the only available seats were outdoors. No problem. We ordered the Dan Dan Noodles, Vegetable Chili Oil Wontons, and the Dry Pepper Style mixed vegetable+tofu. I thought the prices were a bit expensive compared to what I usually ordered for the same items in lower Manhattan. The Dan Dan Noodles were good, but I would have liked a bit more flavor within the noodles. Also, my accompaniment and I were highly disappointed with the Vegetable Chili Oil wontons, it did not have much filling inside, my favorite part of that dish was the chili oil honestly, I used the chili oil in that dish to mix in with the Dan Dan noodles to add more flavor :) I think I enjoyed the Dry pepper tofu/veggie dish the most. The fried tofu definitely feels like a crispy chicken when you first bite into it, but just with a hollow inside. I am not vegan at all, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the food fairly. I have a fair spice tolerance, and the food was not spicy at all in my opinion, so don't worry about it if you can't handle spice that well!

AAAAMAZING! Seriously though. I tried to go last week and the kitchen closed at 9:15. We got there 9:16 😩😩😩 But we went back and so glad we did. Next level flavor. We got all the “favs” according to reviews. The Dan Dan Noodles, the Won Tons in Chili oil and the Crispy Mushroom Appetizer. All amazing, no complaints. I’ll be back when I can eat in the restaurant (no parking at this time)

I love this place! The food tasted so authentic and the vibes were excellent. The cocktails were so good and very fairly priced. Highly recommend the mapo tofu.

Wow! Loved the food here and the staff were very helpful. Will return to try their larger menu. We tried their specialty Dan Dan noodles and the wontons in chili oil both of which were amazing!

This place has, hands down, the best veggie chile oil wantons and dan dan noodles. I'm so glad I came hungry because both dishes were outstanding. The noodles get better and better as you get towards the bottom where all the sauce sits. This place is a must even for non-vegans like myself!!!!!

This place was fantastic. I loved everything about it. The Szechuan lemon drop was so good I ordered three. The beyond meat dumplings were delicious. Scallion pancake came out perfect. My friend loved the spring rolls and mule.

The food is fantastic. We got the scallion pancakes and Dan Dan noodles and they tasted pretty legit, especially considering that I'm not vegan and have had actual Sichuan food with meat before. No complaints there. The atmosphere inside was more like a nightclub than a restaurant. Lots of flashing lights and loud music. Depending on who you are this may not be an issue, but I personally am not a big fan of that kind of environment so we sat outside. Now, the reason I only give this place 3 stars is because although the food was good, I was a bit disappointed with the service. It took a while for basically anything to happen, whether it be taking our order or giving us the check. In fact, we waited over 30 minutes for the check and the only reason we got it was because we literally hunted the waitress down. It kind of felt like they abandoned us as soon as we got our food. It's possible that maybe I was supposed to go up to the counter to pay, but I wish they had made that more clear if that were the case. TL;DR: Good food, but don't expect the best service

This place is fantastic. I’m not even vegan and I thought the food, service, drinks were phenomenal. Food and drinks came out super quick too. Make some time to try some different flavors here.