One of the greatest joys of New York City is exploring its vegan food scene. You could easily spend a week here and barely scratch the surface with everything from burgers and milkshakes to French macarons, Italian classics, Ethiopian cuisine, and beyond. But don’t be overwhelmed—VegNews contributor and New York native Kat Smith shares their picks to help you find the food experiences you’ll reminisce about for years to come.
Spicy Moon
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Fiery Szechuan fare goes plant-based
Spicy Moon made its NYC vegan scene debut in 2019, introducing diners to a menu centered around Szechuan Chinese cuisine from málà-spiced dry pot and mapo tofu to dandan noodles and wontons dressed in scarlet chili oil. Szechuan peppercorn—known for the “tingly, numbing” sensation it causes—stars prominently throughout the menu, along with plenty of other spicy, bold, sour, sweet, smoky, and umami…