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Spicy Moon/Lower East Side

Lower East Side · Chinese · Open now

265 Bowery, New YorkDirections
4.4★★★★★★★★★★1,429 reviews

People say this vegan restaurant serves delicious Dan Dan noodles, Mapo tofu, and crispy eggplant. They also highlight the quick service, friendly staff, and fun, vibrant atmosphere. Other reviews mention the music can be loud.

Spicy Moon brings vegetarian-vegan Szechuan heat to busy Friday and Saturday crowds.

Spicy Moon is a $$ Chinese restaurant in Lower East Side, New York. It has logged 24,685 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

265 Bowery · Lower East Side

Monday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
spicymoonnyc.com(646) 590-1390

Neighborhood story

A highlighted reviewer calls Spicy Moon one of their favorite spots in the West Village and points to orders like dan dan noodles, spicy wonton dumplings, taro fries, mapo tofu, and mochi.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Fast facts

  • Spicy Moon has logged 24,685 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 1,613 reviews.
  • The cuisine is listed as Chinese, Szechuan, and vegetarian-vegan.
  • A highlighted review names dan dan noodles and spicy wonton dumplings as favorites.
editorial/ updated yesterday

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessertCoffee

Drinks

CocktailsWineBeer

Service

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryTakes reservations

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groupsKid-friendly

Dietary

Vegetarian options

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible seating

Payments

Credit cardsDebit cardsContactless / NFC
Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Full menu

  • Dan Dan Noodle Kit

    $39.95
  • Vegan Chili Crisp

    香辣拌飯醬

    $14.95
  • Vegan Chili Oil

    素川味紅油

    $14.95
  • Sweet Soy Sauce

    香甜醬油

    $14.95
  • Vegan Sesame Paste

    香醇芝麻醬

    $14.95
  • Protein-Rich Sliced Noodle

    刀削麵 (pack of 5)

    $12.95
seed menu intel/ updated yesterday

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity709
check ins · last 30 days · active todaycheck ins · last 30 daysactive today

Flynet check ins

24,685

Neighborhood

Lower East Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№1

of 27 Lower East Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

11.1× the Lower East Side median

Lower East Side percentile

Top 5% in Lower East Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 27 Lower East Side spots.

Last 30 days

709 check ins

−44% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 19Oct 18

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

Sundaytoday
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265 Bowery · Lower East Side

Monday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Inside Spicy Moon

Review signal

4.4

1,429 Google reviews

$$

Cozy eatery with eclectic decor serving up plant-based Chinese and Szechuan plates in a casual setting.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Guide

Inside Spicy Moon

Review signal

4.4

1,429 Google reviews

$$

Cozy eatery with eclectic decor serving up plant-based Chinese and Szechuan plates in a casual setting.

Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Full menu

  • Dan Dan Noodle Kit

    $39.95
  • Vegan Chili Crisp

    香辣拌飯醬

    $14.95
  • Vegan Chili Oil

    素川味紅油

    $14.95
  • Sweet Soy Sauce

    香甜醬油

    $14.95
  • Vegan Sesame Paste

    香醇芝麻醬

    $14.95
  • Protein-Rich Sliced Noodle

    刀削麵 (pack of 5)

    $12.95
seed menu intel/ updated yesterday

Neighborhood story

A highlighted reviewer calls Spicy Moon one of their favorite spots in the West Village and points to orders like dan dan noodles, spicy wonton dumplings, taro fries, mapo tofu, and mochi.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessertCoffee

Drinks

CocktailsWineBeer

Service

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryTakes reservations

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groupsKid-friendly

Dietary

Vegetarian options

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible seating

Payments

Credit cardsDebit cardsContactless / NFC
Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Links

WebsiteGoogle Maps(646) 590-1390
Google Places/ updated 125d ago

Fast facts

  • Spicy Moon has logged 24,685 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 1,613 reviews.
  • The cuisine is listed as Chinese, Szechuan, and vegetarian-vegan.
  • A highlighted review names dan dan noodles and spicy wonton dumplings as favorites.
editorial/ updated yesterday
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FAQ

How popular is Spicy Moon?

Spicy Moon has logged 24,685 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Spicy Moon busiest?

Spicy Moon is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Spicy Moon serve?

Spicy Moon serves Chinese, Szechuan and Vegetarian / Vegan cuisine.

How expensive is Spicy Moon?

Spicy Moon is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Spicy Moon?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Spicy Moon in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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