A Vegetarian Foodie Guide to Chinatown, New York City
Looking for the best vegetarian dishes in Chinatown, New York City?
Vegetarian dishes do not have to be boring! Lately, there have been more and more exciting vegetarian options in Chinatown. So with that in mind, here is our vegetarian foodie guide to Chinatown, New York City with our picks for the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants!
Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant – 77 Mulberry St
P.C.: yelp, Joanne C.
Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant is best known for their vegetarian and vegan takes on classic Chinese dishes. They have a beautiful dining room and have tasty dishes like their Buddha delight noodles, eggplant in garlic sauce and a yummy turnip cake. If you are looking for something a little different, they have sushi too!
Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant – 5 Mott St
P.C.: yelp, Kay C.
Another good pick for a Chinese vegetarian restaurant is Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant. In fact since their names are so similar and since they are located fairly close to each other, it is often confused with Bodhi Kosher. Buddha Bodai has great vegetarian dim sum and mock meat dishes. Also with lunch specials which include a soup or a spring roll, this is our pick for the best vegetarian cheap eats spot in the neighborhood.
Dirt Candy – 86 Allen St
P.C.: yelp, Jay C.
Just on the outskirts of Chinatown is Chef Amanda Cohen’s Dirt Candy and it is renown for its innovative and whimsical vegetarian dinner tasting menus that change seasonally. Some items currently on their menu include tomato twinkies, carrot pop tart/ hot pocket hybrids and bell pepper granitas. Yum! In fact, Dirt Candy is one of only two vegetarian restaurants in New York City with a Michelin Star so these dishes are definitely worth the trip.
Dimes – 49 Canal St
P.C.: yelp, Michael T.
Dimes is a popular California- style breakfast and brunch spot with eclectic but healthy dishes. Vegetarians and vegans have a bunch to choose from with dishes like their berry acai bowls and Earth tacos (sweet potato, red cabbage and maitake). Dimes is very popular and there is also Dimes Deli (143 Division St) which has some grab and go options.
LuAnne’s Wild Ginger – 380 Broome St
P.C.: yelp, Heather S.
A little north of Chinatown, there is also LuAnne’s Wild Ginger, an Asian fusion vegan restaurant. Dishes like yam and pumpkin tempura, Malaysian curry stew and black pepper seitan makes this a great lunch option.
May-Wah Vegetarian Market – 213 Hester St
P.C.: yelp, Alyssa F.
Finally if you are looking to make a tasty vegetarian dinner of your own at home, May-Wah Vegetarian Market is an invaluable resource. They have a huge supply of easy to prepare vegan foods and imitation meats that are all very tasty!