East Village Vegan Szechuan Built Around Tofu Kung Pao

Tofu gets the kung pao treatment at Spicy Moon Vegetarian Szechuan, an East Village vegan Szechuan restaurant at 328 East 6th Street. The dish is designed to mimic chicken, and it is the clearest sign of how the kitchen wins over vegans and meat eaters at the same table.

Vegan buns, veggie dumplings and peanut noodles fill out the order, each carrying the bold flavors that define the menu. Portions run generous, the setting stays casual, and quick, attentive service keeps the meal moving. The wood-accented room has an intimate feel, well suited to a group dinner where not everyone eats the same way.

The restaurant is open every day from half past eleven AM to 10 PM, leaving room for a late lunch or an evening table. Prices stay mid-priced, and a 4.6 rating from 991 reviews backs up the kung pao and the dumplings.