Vegan
Chinese
Fast food
Beer/Wine

Vegan Sichuan restaurant offering dim sums, wonton, dry pepper tofu, mapo tofu and more. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri 11:30am-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-11:00pm.


Featured Review

deepananwani

Points +966

Vegan
16 Apr 2024

Forever favorite!

Spicy Moon is one of our regular spots - one which our non-vegan family and friends also really enjoy!
The Bowery space is huge and is perfect for large groups!
Our favorites on the menu:
- Dan Dan Noodles
- Cucumber in chilli oil
- Cheese spring rolls
- Thai iced tea
- Dry pot with veggies and tofu


70 Reviews

First Review by ·X·

tampopo

Points +564

Vegetarian
02 Dec 2024

Good strong flavours

I love Szechuan food so it’s fantastic not to have to worry if something I don’t want to eat sneaked into my food. It was good quality and the cocktails and really innovative. Will definitely go again next time I’m in NY.

paulharhen

Points +975

Vegan
24 Nov 2024

Noisy, cramped and poor service

We had the Vegan Duck Wrap for starters, and the General Tso's Style, Kung Pao Style, Rice Noodles with Vegetables, with White rice, for mains. The food was quite good, but the culinary experience was marred by the poor ambiance and service. The music was way too loud. The seating was cramped. The order was mixed up and late. Won't be going back!!!

Cons: Loud music, Cramped seating, Poor service

GoodNewsVeg

Points +407

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

Creative Vegan Chinese Food

Second time here. Love the dumplings and the steamed buns. Service great, very welcoming. Always fun to visit when I'm in the city.

Pros: Service, Dumplings and buns

Cons: Small space

DevynBauer

Points +104

Vegan
14 Oct 2024

Otherworldly

Would sell my first born child for Spicy Moon.

desmasvegan

Points +347

Vegan
07 Oct 2024

Super Favorite!

Absolutely delighted to try Spicy Moon! Quirky fun atmosphere and delicious eats. I studied abroad in China and never thought I’d find vegan Chinese that was full of complex flavors. You nailed it Spicy Moon.

Pros: Fun atmosphere , Authentic flavors

vegandinosaur

Points +381

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

So good

Much larger than the East and west village locations!

KimMartin

Points +787

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Incredible!

Wow! What a vibey place with the most delicious food! We tried the wontons in chili oil, the veggie spring rolls, Dan Dan noodles with beef and our favourite the kung pao tofu! All super tasty. Best to order a few plates and share as portions for the mains are pretty generous and the rich so may get a bit much to have an individual plate alone.

Came another time with family, and ordered family style - same as before but added in general tsaos which was great!

In my opinion I think you can skip the spring rolls. There other dishes are tastier😄

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-19

Pros: Fully vegan, Great food, Ambiance

thesimplevegan

Points +131

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

There’s a reason every loves Spicy Moon ♥️

Everyone that I have taken to this restaurant is obsessed. The chopped cheese dumplings are so unique and the dan dan noodles are delicious. This location has gorgeous decoration and is so welcoming.

Pros: Flavor, Decoration, Variety

freak42

Points +275

Vegan
24 Sep 2024

Very tasty

A very cozy place. The music is bit loud. The staff is very polite and the food was tasty.

Pros: Ambiance , Staff, Food

Cons: Music loud

Gauri_H

Points +198

Vegan
23 Sep 2024

Stunning place - highly recommend

The food and the atmosphere were perfect. I loved everything we got there especially the kung pao and the lo mein!! Staff were super nice and welcoming!

AnitaDollar

Points +4086

Vegan
15 Sep 2024

Soso lovely

The interior and food were lovely! I'm always a bit confused/overwhelmed by fusion food and so many options so I was lucky to go with others and share food with them.

anaellel

Points +622

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

Loved it

Amazing. We shared several options and all were delicious. Special shout out to the dan dan noodles !

anutthar

Points +783

Vegan
02 Sep 2024

Mediocre food

I came with high hopes but everything we ordered was mediocre at best, bad at worst. The lettuce wraps had corn and mushroom on a wilted piece of lettuce with no structure or definition. The kung pao was breaded tofu in some non-descript sauce - nothing about the flavor was distinctive. The chilli wontons were tasteless. The red bean bun had such a miniscule amount of red bean paste that I blinked and I missed it. Can’t believe we took a metro across town just to eat here. Definite miss.

js-toronto

Points +1192

Vegan
02 Sep 2024

It was ok

We came for brunch and were the only people there. We ordered a few dim sum items and they all came with the same sauce. A good sauce, but lacked variety. Each thing we ordered was good, but not memorable. Music was aggressively loud and it was so cold inside that I hurried to finish my meal so I could go outside and warm up again. But service was incredibly slow despite the fact that the restaurant was empty. So expensive for such basic food.

Pros: Sour cream and onion dumplings, Decor was fun

Cons: Slow service, Food was nothing spectacular, Freezing, loud music

Allibamaslamma69

Points +34

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Great vegan vibe

We went with an 11 year old who “doesn’t even like vegan food”. She loved EVERYTHING. We particularly liked the chili wontons and the beef and broccoli. The mocktails were delicious and it’s a really fun vibe. Go here for sure.

Pros: Chili wontons , Three cup style

NayeliAbrego

Points +2997

Vegan
29 Jul 2024

Amazing

Everything was so delicious!! Our food came out super quickly, and the staff was very friendly & helpful. Especially loved the string beans and kung pao bites. So so good, definitely going back soon.

Also this place's design and decor is so cute!! Such a lovely atmosphere 🥰

Pros: Delicious, Large menu, Beautiful design

FitzForTheAnimals

Points +388

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Amazing meal!

Adorable spot with even better food. The kung poa tofu was 10/10. One of my favorite meals I’ve had in a long time.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-22

jamesnmd

Points +52

Vegan
21 Jul 2024

Ignored for 35 minutes

Spicy Moon has been one of my faves in NYC for a while. I try to go whenever. But this location. We were seated quickly. We waited 35 minutes without even getting a drink order. We didn’t want to imagine how long we would wait once we put in an order. The waitstaff avoided eye contact. We walked out. I still love this place, but it was weird. It feels like it’s getting too big, too fast.

Since it’s somewhat pricey, it feels more annoying

This is related specifically to my experience at this location.

Pros: Had a bottle of water while we waited.

Cons: Bad service

hwing

Points +1048

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

Huge Fan of Spicy Moon!

Spicy Moon is my all-time fave restaurant. So exciting there are now three locations, and Bowery is definitely the largest venue.

My staple orders are Kung Pao (mix of tofu and vegetables) and Dan Dan Noodles (with beyond beef), both of which are consistently delicious. I like to try a new dish each time I go. This time I tried the Crispy Eggplant small bite dish — very crispy, as advertised, but feels a bit heavy given how fried it is.

The Thai Iced Tea is yummy but overpriced ($12) for a drink with excessive ice.

Great and colorful ambience, but loud music in the environment.

C9759

Points +24

Vegan
11 Jul 2024

Phenomenal Food, Great Service

1st time visitor. Food lived up to all of the hype. We had dumplings, noodles, spring rolls, fried eggplant, crab Rangoon, steamed buns, scallion cakes and more. The service was fast, efficient and friendly. The portions were good sized, the freshness and taste were unbeatable.

MichelleSabrina

Points +123

Vegan
06 Jul 2024

Ok but not excellent

A large menu, big portions, but the flavor wasn't what I expected. Ordered the salt and pepper style and dry pot style. It's was ok but the flavor was underwhelming and plain. We were disappointed and probably won't go back. The small plates were better. Got the string beans, brussel sprouts and steamed dumplings. They were pretty good but for the money paid I would probably go somewhere else next time. The vegetable rice that we upgraded to come with the entrees was really good though! Lots of vegetables and rice was well seasoned. Maybe because we ordered delivery it wasn't fresh but it only took 45 minutes from order to delivery so maybe that played a role in it. Also, we are travelling so had no utensils with us and there were none in our order so had to scrounge up some forks. Some condiments would have been nice also but did not come in order. So overall it filled us up but can't say i would order again. With so many Vegan options in NYC will go elsewhere.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-06

Pros: Lots of choices, Brussel sprouts were great

Cons: Lacking flavor, Expensive, No utensils or condiments with delivery

MichaelNgo

Points +82

Vegan
27 Jun 2024

The Food is Overpriced and So So

We ordered the fried sizzling tofu, potato dumplings, and char siu bun. The sizzling tofu is overly seasoned and greasy, slightly spicy. The dumplings taste like cold potato salad with dill, and the char siu bun is so small that I could eat in one bite. What a joke! The service is terrible, too. Our server did not even check in on us. Will not go back to this place!

TofuInk

Points +300

Vegan
27 Jun 2024

Meh and poor service

The food is inauthentic and way overpriced. Poor unfriendly staff. Bus boys nice.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-27

Pros: Ambiance

Cons: Food just ok for price , For New York it’s pathetic

tmcdveg

Points +282

Vegan
18 Jun 2024

Nightmare vibe

Music with bass at ear-piercing decibles on a Friday night... Like eating in a nightclub. I really don't get who this experience is for. It's just way too much. Food is good because it's Spicy Moon.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-07

OrlandoBeardedVegan

Points +2505

Vegan
13 Jun 2024

Delicious & a Vibe

I recently dined at Spicy Moon, and it was an incredible experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish bursting with flavor. The restaurant had a fantastic vibe, making it a perfect spot for a night out. To top it off, the service was excellent – friendly, attentive, and efficient. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great dining experience!

sconroy

Points +360

Vegan
10 Jun 2024

Awesome food, way too loud

The food was great, the service was great, the music was…like a club. My ears were bleeding by the end. Will only order take out from mow on!

danthejuiceman52

Points +203

Vegan
06 Jun 2024

Good Sichaun food

Mapo Tofu was surprisingly spicy. Didn't even need extra Sichaun chili oil.
The Dry Pepper Style dish was delicious 🤤

Pros: Great place.Can't wait to try more of the menu.

Cons: Scallion pancakes were underwhelming.




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