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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 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-11:00pm.
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265 Bowery, New York City, New York, USA, 10002
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Last update on 01 Jun 2025 by TedSkaarup
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Added by Sylvain on 30 May 2023
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Featured Review
desmasvegan
Points +616
Super Favorite! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Fun atmosphere , Authentic flavors
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116 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
KimMartin
Points +829
Incredible! - Edit
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.
Read moreCame 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
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freak42
Points +322
Very tasty - Edit
A very cozy place. The music is bit loud. The staff is very polite and the food was tasty.
Read morePros: Ambiance , Staff, Food
Cons: Music loud
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Gauri_H
Points +480
Stunning place - highly recommend - Edit
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!
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AnitaDollar
Points +5814
Soso lovely - Edit
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.
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anaellel
Points +694
Loved it - Edit
Amazing. We shared several options and all were delicious. Special shout out to the dan dan noodles !
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anutthar
Points +917
Mediocre food - Edit
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.
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js-toronto
Points +1595
It was ok - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Sour cream and onion dumplings, Decor was fun
Cons: Slow service, Food was nothing spectacular, Freezing, loud music
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TofuMuchFun
Points +38
Great vegan vibe - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Chili wontons , Three cup style
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NayeliAbrego
Points +3089
Amazing - Edit
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.
Read moreAlso this place's design and decor is so cute!! Such a lovely atmosphere 🥰
Pros: Delicious, Large menu, Beautiful design
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FitzForTheAnimals
Points +670
Amazing meal! - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-22
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jamesnmd
Points +53
Ignored for 35 minutes - Edit
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.
Read moreSince 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
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hwing
Points +3027
Huge Fan of Spicy Moon! - Edit
Spicy Moon is my all-time fave restaurant. So exciting there are now three locations, and Bowery is definitely the largest venue.
Read moreMy 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.
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C9759
Points +24
Phenomenal Food, Great Service - Edit
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.
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MichelleSabrina
Points +156
Ok but not excellent - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated 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
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MichaelNgo
Points +86
The Food is Overpriced and So So - Edit
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!
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TofuInk
Points +300
Meh and poor service - Edit
The food is inauthentic and way overpriced. Poor unfriendly staff. Bus boys nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-27
Pros: Ambiance
Cons: Food just ok for price , For New York it’s pathetic
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OrlandoBeardedVegan
Points +2691
Delicious & a Vibe - Edit
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!
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sconroy
Points +564
Awesome food, way too loud - Edit
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!
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danthejuiceman52
Points +267
Good Sichaun food - Edit
Mapo Tofu was surprisingly spicy. Didn't even need extra Sichaun chili oil.
Read moreThe 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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guybraverman
Points +2835
Spicy Szechuan - Edit
Came back to check out Spicy moon’s newest location on Bowery, what a beautiful restaurant! Huge place, beautifully decorated with a large dining area and a huge bar and brewery section. Had their lunch special with steamed dumplings and the dry pepper meal, full of flavors and spice, absolutely loved it. Highly recommend, huge portion and very reasonably priced.
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VartikaParashar
Points +20
Delicious - Some Dish Descriptions on Menu Difficult to Understand - Edit
Food was delicious, especially the scallion pancakes and baos. Thai iced tea was REALLY delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-21
Pros: Thai iced tea was insanely good
Cons: Menu descriptions were hard to understand
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USVegano
Points +174
East Coast Asian Fusion - Edit
Being a California Vegan you can’t help but notice how the Big Apple Vegan Restaurants are not really into fresh fruit and vegetables. This establishment does have specific vegetables option that could be considered a bit greasy. Overall this is a place visiting because of its branding.
Read morePros: Our waiter hands down best service , Vegan Restaurant , Great flavors
Cons: A bit rich
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ECDLR
Points +1031
Very good could use more protein - Edit
I thought the food was amazing but I would have liked more protein in all of the options. I ate three apps and half an entree myself because it was mostly carbs. But I would definitely recommend the bao and scallion pancakes. The drinks were super strong too.
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attheave
Points +151
Good vegan Chinese restaurant - Edit
Great place. The entire menu has soy. If you are allergic, The restaurant will have to prepare your order accordingly. Only fried rice and lo mein can be made soy free (as of April 2024).
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VegeTina42
Points +70
Mega! - Edit
Das Design des Ortes ist schon mal eine Sehenswürdigkeit für sich. Etwas dunkel, sehr pink, aber auch sehr gemütlich!
Read moreDas Personal ist super freundlich! Die Bedienung hat demonstrativ weggeschaut, als es um die Auswahl des Trinkgeldes ging, was ich sehr respektvoll fand. Das Essen war sehr schnell da und ausgezeichnet! Bei der Portionsgröße hätte eine Hauptspeise für mich und meinen Partner gereicht, aber dann hätten wir weniger probieren können! Am liebsten hätten wir mehr kleinere Gerichte gehabt, weil es dort so viel gutes zu entdecken gibt!
Pros: Leckeres Comfort Food, Preis-Leistung top, Nettes Personal
Cons: Klositz war sauber, aber schon merklich alt
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stephbaggz
Points +385
Loved the food! - Edit
The potato chive dumplings were so good! We ordered a bunch of stuff and it was all delicious!
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Britney1981
Points +62
Szechuan for real! - Edit
Really good and fresh Food. Little uppriced but ok! Dinner was Perfect.
Read morePros: Food, Staff
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