I was having an issue with my food and server but luckily Ryan I think his name was came in and turned my entire experience around I was very disappointed with my server but Ryan solved every issue and more and genuinely made a regular out of me and my wife for how good his customer service is! please ask for Ryan if you ever visit this location! the food was delicious and if you are vegan this is a must try!!! Get a wonton in chili oil and thank me later read more

A big family style feast was ordered for the 5 of us: *Kung Pao Style Tofu *Vegetable Lo Mein -- Add Tofu *Szechuan Fried Rice -- Add Tofu *Salt & Pepper Style Tofu *String Beans *Vegetable Wontons in Chili Oil *Steamed Vegetable Dumplings *Fried Vegetable Dumplings *Sour Cream & Spring Onion Potato Dumplings *Scallion Pancake slices *Sizzling Crispy Tofu big plate *1 Thai Iced Tea *1 Fruit Punch *1 Lychee Martini all of the dumplings are a skip aside from the veggie ones in chili oil--those were addictive. hard to believe everything is vegan!! The Fruit Punch non-alcoholic beverage is WILDLY refreshing, fruity, and not too sweet. everything else was presented and executed beautifully as well, no complaints from our party of 5. gotta try all of the mushrooms dishes next time read more

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3 stars for the ambiance and attentive quick service. Food itself was disappointing .... Friend and I go the double cooked oyster mushroom, it was purely mushroom, no other textures or shapes lol. There were maybe bits of baby bella mushroom and a piece or two of scallion but seriously a mountain of savory chewy mushroom was hard to finish. We then ordered the crispy eggplant for variety, which looked gorgeous buttttt the outer shell was so thick and hard, and the inside dry. We actually flagged this to the waiter (usually I try not to make a fuss about food but my friend said she's had this dish 4 times in the past and it's always been fried to perfection and juicy, so we thought if anything let the chef know), and he said sorry but they're made fresh daily. Anyways drinks were yummy but not super strong, flavor profile amazing though. Not sure if it was a bad day for the food or what but I'm not coming back lolz read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

It was a great place and I'm sure they have great food but I was burned by the sizzling tofu grease flying from the "presentation " :( I'd go back but I wouldn't get that dish. I had small burns on my chest and face :( (you can see the grease all splattered on the table) My waiter didn't ask me if it was my first time there and didn't make any initial recommendations. I just scrolled yelp looking for ideas. However, the table beside me (with patrons that advised they frequent other locations) were given suggestions, recommendations, and more. I guess I had a cold reception that heated up later with first degree burns other people seemed to enjoy their meals though. Also, if you bite a sizzling (oil fried) tofu the hot oil will splash into the back of your throat. I did send them an email about this but it's been 24 hours with no response :( I want to like this place. I'm sure there's good food. I left quickly because I was close to tears from the burn stings and running to a train. #ouchy I thought it would be like a cast iron sizzle I didn't think it was deep fried/hot oil read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Love that there is delicious vegan Sichuan cuisine! Service was friendly and the food was pretty flavorful. Especially loved the green beans. Only suggestion is that it's too dark inside, especially when it's still daylight outside. While I get the idea of mood lighting for a restaurant, you have to be able to read the menu and see your fellow diners. Sometimes function over form matters. read more

First time here, ofcourse so excited to see a full vegetarian menu ( such a rare thing ). Server was very warm and suggested the popular options. Service was very quick. Everything we ordered was happily cleaned off, so spicy and delicious , exactly what we were looking for. Would highly recommend. read more

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The food was delicious, we got DanDan Noodles with tofu and it was very flavorful and the tofu nice and crisp. The ambiance was nice, a bit small and humid but that's expected in NYC. It seemed like our waitress wasn't listening to our preferences, and once she got our food order we didn't really see her again until we were ready to pay. The people filling water were attentive at least, and the man who served us the food and mixed the noodles for us was friendly and informative. read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Dan Dan Noodle - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

This is my second time at Spicy Moon and the food always hits! I love the vibey ambiance! Service was friendly, but I asked them to course out our meal and they just brought everything all at once. Apps: Scallion Pancakes, Wontons in Chilli Oil, and Crab Rangoons - the scallion pancakes were mid, but I loved the wontons and rangoons! The chilli oil was so flavorful and the guava in the Rangoons was delightful. Mains: Kung Pao Tofu, Dan Dan Noodles, Peppercorn Brussels - Loved the crispiness of the Kung Pao Tofu and the sauce was sweet and savory. The Dan Dan Noodles were the best dish! Beyond flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. I enjoyed the Brussels too. As a Vegetarian, I love having the endless options, and my friends who eat meat also thoroughly enjoyed our meal! Def get the Dan Dan Noodles! read more

Solid spot for vegan schezuan food. Beware the nomenclature, they'll list it as small plates menu but its anything but small. Portions are huge. My boyfriend and I share cumin fries, general tsos mushroom, dandan noodles and chili wontons. The only thing that could use improving was the service, it took forever fo get our order taken, we didn't see our waiter for a really longer time read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered Szechuan fried rice and fries for $45. There was a hair in my container. I was also trying to order pickup online, but the website wouldn't allow me to login to accrue reward points. First time ordering from this location. Do not think I will be returning here. read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Szechuan Fried Rice container with hair on the side. - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Food was really great, service was subpar. The waitress was on her phone and seemed visibly annoyed.

Szechuan food is one of our favorite cuisines so of course we had to come try this vegan one, and we were not disappointed. Dan Dan noodles with beef were a great texture with a lot of flavor and good level of spice. We paired that with pea leaves which were tender and delicious. The dry pepper drumsticks were our favorite, with a super delicious crunchy shell. The tofu bun was our least favorite, but we are comparing with amazing tofu buns we had in Taipei so perhaps it's not fair. We highly recommend this place whether you are vegan or not! read more

I've been to two other Spicy Moon locations, and this one for me takes the cake! Something about the Dan Dan noodles and the kung pao tofu here was incredible and so so flavorful. The food came out super fast too, which was greatly appreciated as we were quite hungry. read more

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This is my second time at Spicy Moon. First time at their Chelsea Location. Spicy Moon is the elegant vegan Asian fusion restaurant with many varieties of food . I go with the Kung Pao with tofu and vegan beef with white rice. The Kung Pao was delicious remind me of general Tso style. My go to is the chopped cheese spring rolls and the vegetable dumplings. Big shoutout to hector for his excellent service. The ambience is amazing for a dinner/ date . I will definitely recommend it. Thank you for the chocolate gnache it were delicious . read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - chocolate ganache - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Spicy Moon in Chelsea definitely has its strong points, especially if you love bold flavors and a lively atmosphere. My boyfriend and I came on a busy Saturday night without a reservation, so we took two seats at the bar. Honestly, it worked out just fine. The bartender was fantastic- super friendly, incredibly competent, and you could just tell he knew his craft. Even without ordering cocktails, we still felt taken care of. We were doing a little mini vegan food tour, so we kept it simple. We started with the spring rolls and they were delicious. Crispy, hot, and paired with a really addictive spicy mayo that made the whole bite pop. You only get 2 for 8 dollars, and while they were great, I do wish they included at least one more. (But this is NYC, after all!) For our entrée we split the chili glass noodles with vegan beef (beyond beef). The dish had potential and was definitely flavorful, but it was so spicy and incredibly salty. I'm almost convinced there's MSG in that dish because the saltiness overpowered everything. It was tasty, but so intense that I couldn't imagine eating it as a full meal on its own. I found myself wishing there were more noodles to help balance it out. The ambience is dark and moody with good music and a nightclub lighting aesthetic. The bar also had movies playing on the TVs which added to the vibe. Overall, Spicy Moon has a fun atmosphere and some standout dishes, but this particular entrée was a bit too salty for my taste. Still, the service and vibe definitely made the experience enjoyable! read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Chili Glass Noodles w. Vegan Beef - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Yet another Spicy Moon in the city, this visit showed me that the menu has gotten even bigger but the hits are still there. The drink menu is creative and I really enjoyed the ube mule, sweet and ginger-forward. There's a happy hour from 4-7PM and then a reverse happy hour from 9:30PM onwards on Friday & Saturday. HH has some apps, wine/beer and well drinks but not cocktails. As for food - you have to get one of the big plates where you can pick your protein and the style. The kung pao style tofu is a favorite of mine, and you're able to modify the spice level from 1-10. I went with a five and it was just a slight kick, nothing that was mouth numbing. There's a mix of tofu and vegetable pieces, but I wish there was more tofu than fried veg. The lo mein was a bit oily without as much flavor as I would have hoped. We also tried the cheesesteak spring rolls which actually tasted exactly as described - an interesting fusion item on the menu. Make a reservation if you're coming at peak dining hours, otherwise you can usually be seating quickly without one if you come on the early or later end. read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Vegetable Lo Mein - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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A bit less classy ambiance than the ones in West village, but still amazing food experience. This time, we had the dandan noodles which are delicious! The general tso "chicken" is okay. While the fried eggplants are cut too big for consumption. Lovely time as always, the servers are quite nice! Will be back! read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Pleasant vegan meal with good cocktails The ambiance of the room is a throwback to a prior era. The food was flavorful and delicious. The vegetable wontons in spicy chili were particularly good. The cost of the meal is the primary reason why this review wasn't 5 stars. We shared multiple plates and received a rather large check. The service was attentive. read more

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Came on a Saturday afternoon with a reservation. If you're looking for a full vegan experience, Spicy Moon is a go-to spot. Most of what we ordered leaned on the sweeter side. If you're not into sweetness, I would recommend the vegetable wonton with chili oil and scallion pancakes. My favorite were the taro fries, which were cut into thin crunchy pieces and glazed in some form of sweet syrup. I wasn't a fan of their Kung Pao "chicken" as it felt a bit too oily and overly sweet for my tastes. Highly recommend accompanying all the sweeter items with something savory like the chili oil wontons to keep the flavors balanced. read more

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What an amazing vegan Chinese food restaurant! I loved the dan dan noodles here as well as the other food options I got. Ordered 4 dishes plus rice and that was perfect for our group. I definitely recommend doing family style here so you can try many options! The lychee martini was delicious, but strong. I'd love to come back and try more items on the menu! Service was great as well! read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Dan Dan Noodle - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Spicy moon has done it again! I made a last min reservation after continuously talking about spicy moon.So, my vegan friend decided to give it a try(this was my 3rd time). We arrived early, ambiance on point, staff is amazing always but that food OMG. We were given sample noodles not on the menu that were delicious. My friend started eating like he was having his last meal. Everything was a 10/10 and you will not leave hungry..we ordered the fried rice, garlic bokchoy, eggplant, scallion pancakes and mushrooms with drinks. True facts: make a reservation it's always busy, prepare to be wow'd by the food, staff is friendly always and the food arrives pretty fast. Be sure to get dessert and drinks. Enjoy read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Fried rice,garlic bokchoy,eggplant, mushrooms and scallion pancakes - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Yesss, I loved this place! We had the bao buns and the mushroom tempura, both were incredible, the fries were amazing!!! . I really wish we had something like this in LA. The service was excellent; everyone was so nice and informative about the options. The ambiance was super cute too full of color, fun, and such an inviting vibe. I would love to come back! read more

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Restaurant: Spicy Moon Neighborhood: Chelsea Cuisine: Vegan Szechuan They have several restaurants in NYC ie East Village, West Village etc. THOUGHTS: Their mild: 1 from 1-10 on spice level is still a medium to me but a perfect medium. We loved everything we ate. The crispy eggplant is a huge portion! We could not finish our meal. I love when restaurants give leftover style portions! Our waitress was awesome. They also have gluten free options. Not pictured was my lychee ginger beer mocktail refresher. 1st sip gives you the lychee flavor and the after gave the ginger. Very refreshing! We will definitely be going back here! read more

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I tried the Vegetable Wontons in Chili Oil, Spicy Tofu Bun, & Pea Leaves and Garlic. The wontons were my favorite since they had the most flavor. I was happy with the food, but for some reason mass deliveries were happening through the dining area. It seemed like an odd practice during dining hours and even more so to be taking place through the dining area with people eating. This meant packages were getting carried above and near my head- I was worried of them hitting me as they were carried past or falling on my head. This took away from my dining experience as it was the opposite of peaceful. The lights were also flickering which was unenjoyable. There is a bathroom for customers, but it's extremely cramped. read more

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A couple of friends and I booked reservations for after work. We usually go to the West Village location and wanted to check this one out. The service was great, and the food was good. My favorite out of everything we ordered was the Kung Pao Style tofu and veggies and the Hen of the Woods Bao Bun. I still prefer the West Village location but this will be a second favorite. read more

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I loved the Kung pao style Tofu and taro fries! Everything was excellent and the service was attentive. read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Kung pao tofu - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Super amazing concept! Ordered pickup and the vibes at the restaurant were immaculate. The stir fried rice noodles were amazing, too. My one complaint is the pricing! Almost $30 for rice noodles and a tofu add on? Again, service was absolutely amazing! Would love to come back and dine in :) read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Stir Fried Rice Noodle - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

dan dan noodles and the salt and pepper tofu were incredible and always hit the spot. drink was ok, probably wouldn't order a cocktail here again. but their food is amazing and service is pretty good too. this location is pretty small though. read more

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The food was very good and vegan, but the music was so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. And there were many tables of people trying to converse. I asked if the music could be lowered and the waiter said he could lower it a little bit, but there was almost no difference. As this was dinner hour and not a late night bar scene, I don't know why music is even needed--people want to talk to each other. read more

Great plant-based Sichuan style Chinese food! Inside was cute and homey with abacuses decorating the walls and colorful red and green decor. Menu has gluten-free and nut free items as well. Waitstaff will ask about additional allergies and dietary restrictions. We ordered the mapo tofu and Dan Dan noodles. Both were so tasty. The mapo tofu had chili oil, black bean, garlic and ginger hints. The Dan Dan noodles were mixed well in front of us so that sauce and toppings coated the noodles well. It was nutty, garlicky and had salty goodness from the ya-cai. The noodles themselves were cooked perfectly with a good chew and texture. Service was excellent. Will have to come back when in nyc again read more

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Wildly underwhelming and grossly overpriced. Vegan food does NOT have to be flavorless and this missed the mark. Not a single dish was even mildly spicy, or well seasoned, for that matter. read more

Food itself was good, but the menu really needs more diversity... It's mainly tofu, which I do like, but I was disappointed that they didn't have any of the other variety of bean products that Chinese cuisine has to offer, like bean curd, qiang zhang, dou pi, etc. They also didn't have mock duck lol. Oh wait they did but it was just a tiny appetizer. Relatively narrow inside but was very packed the night we went. read more

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We came for lunch n tried the Dan Dan with vegan duck, fried rice, ma Po tofu n fried eggplant. So yummy!! Normally can't do spicy and tolerated it well! read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Numerous spice levels. My friend is gluten and vegan free and so we came here. Service was fast and it was easy enough to hold a conversation. Music was not loud. I got the DanDan Noodles. I do wish I had gotten a little spicier though! read more

I read vegan Szechuan and had to try this place. Easy to find table on Friday night. The place is dimly lit which sucks cause I couldn't visually enjoy the food. Needless the food was tasty. I got Dan Dan noodle, tofu bun and wonton in chilli oil. All three were delicious though I wish Dan Dan was spicier. Recommend checking it out read more

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My high rating is honestly for customer service. Our waitress, Molly, was the best. She was so kind and attentive. Very patient while we went back and forth on what to order. We were even impressed that the host was able to seat us right away when it was so crowded without a reservation. The interior of this restaurant is a decent size. The largest party u saw while we were there was six people. In terms of the food, we all walked away feeling very neutral. There wasn't anything special about any of it. Which was a shame because we have bookmarked this place for years! Maybe we hyped it up too much? It's nice when you can share dishes with other people, but I don't think it's the right vibe if you want whole dishes. read more

I think I've officially been to every location and each one hits the spot! My friend and I couldn't Resist the mapo tofu because they make it so good here, but we did decide to be a bit creative and try something new with the glass noodles. The flavor of the glass noodles was great and a nice change up from our typical dan dan noodle order. Our only wish was that the noodles weren't so clumpy and would have been easier to separate. As for the space and location, you can't beat it. Tons of room to spread out, lots of booth seating, good for parties of 2 or bigger tables for 5+. Also there's a cute bar section in the back. Appreciate that you don't have to go downtown to get some vegan Szechuan with this new location. read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Brutal Peppercorn Brussel Sprouts, Chili Glass Noodles w. Vegan Beef, Mapo Tofu - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

We've been going to Spicy Moon on Christmas Day (and other days) for years now, and 2025 was our first visit to the Chelsea outpost. It's a nice size and medium in comparison to the other locations. Service was great, as always. They have a nicely stocked bar, if that's your thing. We ordered what we always order--string beans, crispy eggplant, Kung pao, and Dan Dan noodles. Spicy's Dan Dans are my favorite in all of Manhattan. read more

Spicy Moon Chelsea - Dan Dan Noodles. - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Great addition to the neighborhood Great food and great ambiance Will go back. I want to try everything here read more

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This is the third Spicy Moon location I've been to and this was my favorite one. The espresso martini, spiked hot chai, & lychee martini are great! The lo mein was perfect (not too oily but so rightfully saucy). The cumin fries are well seasoned and the scallion pancakes are the best in town! The staff here were really attentive and kind. I've gone to Spicy Moon 6+ times and truly LOVE it. Highly recommend it for vegans and non-vegans. Book a reservation because it's very busy but not too loud. read more