Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Asian
Gluten-free
Szechuan themed vegan restaurant est. 2019 in the old “Indian” section of Manhattan East Village. Offers both spicy and non-spicy dishes. Examples include dan dan noodles, dumplings, wontons in chili oil, and eggplant in hot pepper sauce. Casual dining. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm.
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328 E 6th St, New York City, New York, USA, 10003
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Added by perkonius on 27 Jan 2019
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93 Reviews
First Review by perkonius
MoreCowbellChelle
Points +36
Best! - Edit
This meal was amazing! The scallion pancake was flakey and light. The wonton is chili oil was so delicate and spicy. We also got the Mapo Tofu which was more than two people needed. The tofu was a perfect and soft consistency and though listed as spicy to feel like just the right amount. Soooooo good!!
Read morePros: Great food - so flavorful, Great service , Cool atmosphere
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MadelynOcaña
Points +205
the name did not lie!! - Edit
this place was unbelievably yummy and INCREDIBLY SPICY!! wow!! i can handle heat but that was crazy!! such a fun experience would definitely eat here all the time if i was local!!
Read morePros: good music, yummy food, yummy drinks
Cons: limited drink menu
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awholelattelana
Points +18
Vegan and aesthetic - Edit
Loved it! All vegan and yum! We had dandan noodles, bao buns
Read morePros: Aesthetics, Dandan noodles, Bao bun
Cons: Not the most attentive service
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juliakristin
Points +382
So far not a fan - Edit
I ordered food and probably didn't order the right thing. So far I can not understand the hype. Perhaps if I ate at the restaurant I would like it better.
Read morePros: That everything is vegan
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DavidDainko
Points +360
Deciduous and flavorful 😋 😋 - Edit
Had to pick up my food in a hurry but it was wonderfully flavorful and delicious when I finally got a chance to sit down and enjoy it!
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +535
Reliable lunch - Edit
I’ve been here a few times now. There are still loads of things left to try on the menu. Always a solid meal, just mind how much you order; some dishes are small and some are very big! Today I particularly liked the Scallion Pancake.
Read morePros: Good, quick service
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tfish
Points +2966
Huge portions - Edit
East Village location for lunch. Satisfyingly large portions, especially for it being a lunch special. Would eat here again
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kmoffatt
Points +168
Delicious - Edit
Recommend the Crispy eggplant small plate, Mapo tofu with beyond beef and 3 cup vegetable (which contained tofu, lotus root, pepper, broccoli, greens, etc)
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +407
Great dim sum - Edit
Dumplings in chili oil definitely the highlight. We had a couple small plates, all good. Great server. Some of the dishes tasted like they added a bit too much sugar, but overall a great meal.
Read morePros: Dumplings in chili oil, Green Beans
Cons: Small place
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sesameandnutfree
Points +202
Not allergy-friendly - Edit
This restaurant has great reviews but there were basically 0 options if you are sesame-free. It was really disappointing. I ended up getting a very average vegetable fried rice and cumin fries. If you have allergies, I would avoid Spicy Moon.
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VeganMac
Points +31
Awful atmosphere. Worse service. - Edit
Do not go here if you intend to have a conversation during dinner. They keep the music at dance club volume levels.
Read moreMy server assured me twice that what I was ordering did not contain scallions. When my food came out full of scallions, he said he couldn’t send it back or modify any dishes because the chef didn’t speak English. So I spent 15min picking scallions out of my food like an idiot.
If you have any kind of food allergy or intolerance, avoid this place. They won’t give you accurate information about ingredients and won’t make any modifications.
I would rate this place 1 star if HC would let me.
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gabs1205
Points +210
Nice spot for vegan sichuan food - Edit
Got the mapo tofu and they nailed the mala flavor you get with sichuan food.
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KaraFox
Points +117
Wow! - Edit
Got the lowest tier tasting menu and WOW. Delicious, so much food and definitely worth the money. Cocktails are $17-20!!! Delicious but too expensive in my opinion.
Read morePros: Variety , Vibe of restaurant
Cons: Cocktails are too expensive
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lilythepig
Points +37
delicious - Edit
so so so good! everything vegan and delicious
Read morePros: taste, speed , atmosphere
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SharpVegan
Points +409
Top notch! - Edit
Loved everything we had at Spicy Moon. We were in town visiting friends last week. Absolutely wonderful experience. Food was all amazing.
Read morePersonally the crab ragoon got me. Haven't had that since returning to being vegan.
Highly recommend. Seriously.
Oh the wait staff and kitchen collaborated to accommodate a friend of our food allergy. Mad props for them being able to do this. They did it so low key. Much appreciated.
Pros: Amazing flavor, All vegan, Great staff
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eduardonasi
Points +1338
Tudo muito gostoso - Edit
Pedimos porções pequenas para dividir. Tudo muito gostoso. Mais do que adaptar, recria os pratos tradicionais brilhantemente.
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CaitlynNorth
Points +22
Super good must try - Edit
The food was so good and the service was amazing. The kung pao style tofu and vegetable lo mein were delicious
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Mizzen
Points +42
Well-made! - Edit
I ordered Spring Rolls, Lo Mein, and Wontons in Chili Oil. All were delicious.
Read morePleasantly surprised to find the veggies in the Lo Mein are fresh! Yum!
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Tucker333
Points +569
The best of the spicy moons - Edit
I frequent the Washington square spicy moon quite often but decided to give this location a try recently and was completely shocked. The flavors are so much more developed and complex at this location than the others! Absolutely incredible, and outdid the other location by a long shot. I will say, it is the smallest of the 3 locations, and the oldest, and so the atmosphere is not as exciting as the other locations (you know what I mean if you’ve been to another spicy moon). I have tried a LOT of veg restaurants in the city, and this spicy moon reigns supreme as my favorite.
Read moreOur favorite dish was the spicy eggplant, however the dan dan noodles (ask for extra spice) was a close second. I also loved the salt and pepper tofu!
Pros: Food was so good!!!!, Quaint and comfortable, Kind staff
Cons: Felt like we were getting rushed to eat, No alcohol (not a problem for me, I don’t drink), A wee bit expensive
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Mariana95
Points +201
Tiny place, the greatest food - Edit
We came here because of the positive reviews and oh boy they are not exaggerated! We ordered the salt & pepper tofu, the dan dan noodles, the cold sesame noodles and the Zha Jiang noodles. The portions are generous and we took home some delicious leftovers. The staff is tremendously friendly and helpful, they do a great job! We recommend making reservations to avoid wait times (although it is well worth the wait).
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Amazing food , Generous portions
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andyjng
Points +5354
Amazing Food in Toasty Quarters - Edit
Spicy Moon appeared on all of my top plant-based spots in New York so I knew it would be the perfect spot to catch up with a friend with spicy Szechuan cuisine.
Read moreThree things came to our bellies after ordering: the Cold Sesame Noodles, Dry Pot Vegetables, and the Cumin Tofu. The tofu is an absolute must! Fluffy, deep fried tofu in spicy peppercorn and chili... that numbing feeling was absolutely in my mouth. The cold noodles were a refreshing way to break up the spice and I enjoyed the veggies as well, although I felt they used way too much chili oil.
Rice is not included with your entrees so be sure to order some to combat some of the spice.
While we love spicy food, the AC and ice machines were broken when we went, so we were really hot inside the red-hue restaurant. Aside from that, I really enjoyed the food and would recommend it to anyone, vegan or not.
Reservations are highly recommended since the restaurant is so small. I didn't end up needing it on a weekday lunch, but it never hurts to have just in case it gets busy.
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jay.callores
Points +4847
Spicy Moon delivers on Szechuan flavors - Edit
I’m a huge fan of Szechuan style and sought out Spicy Moon on a trip to NYC to search for an apartment. I’ve since moved to the city and have returned to Spicy Moon several times, and bringing friends along the way. It is the place to go to for Szechuan!
Read moreIt was my first time at the smaller, cozier East Village location. But the flavors pack as loud a punch and the service and staff are just as friendly.
On this trip, got the:
- Char siu shiitake bun
- String beans
- Peppercorn Brussels sprouts
- Crispy eggplant
- Zha Jiang noodle
Loved every dish but the standouts were the crispy eggplant and the peppercorn sprouts which were both fun to eat. Whichever location you go to, Spicy Moon delivers the flavors.
andyjng
Agreed! Everything was so good here.
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alinakim
Points +202
so yummy - Edit
The dan dan noodles, salt and pepper tofu, and vegetable wontons in chili oil are all so delicious! The East Village location is much smaller than the West Village and Bowery locations, so seating is a lot more limited!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-08
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GooseRodriguez
Points +1171
Best Szechuan restaurant - Edit
We went to check out this restaurant based on internet recommendations and boy it did not disappoint. 3 of us shared 3 dishes. Not sure what we ordered but everything was delicious and oh boy spicy. Out of this world. Highly recommend it. Get reservations. The place is tiny but we did get good service even though the place seemed a little hectic. We went there on a Sunday night and the place was packed. Definitely a must go if you like Szechuan cuisine
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EeshEats
Points +221
Cold leftovers were the best - Edit
Passed by this place one evening and saw a long line so we knew it must be good. My partner went bank a few days later and graciously saved me his leftovers from lunch. *insert drool face emoji here *
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dhurwitz
Points +24
Worth a visit - Edit
Pretty tasty! Lots of options for all tastes.
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jennyc32
Points +4058
Exquisite dishes - Edit
This is a tiny little place, so definitely make a reservation if you want to try it. It was one of our favourite spots on our trip. Service was fast and friendly, even though they had a lot of takeaway orders to deal with.
Read moreWe got the lunch menu, and all chose vegetable dumplings for our starter - they were extremely hot, and quite tasty. For our mains, we had vegetable fried rice, salt and pepper tofu, and mapo tofu. We all loved our dishes - everything was so tasty, the salt and pepper tofu was perfectly crispy, the Szechuan pepper was not too overwhelming, it was absolutely perfect.
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