Chinatown’s vibrant vegan scene offers plant-based dining that honors traditional Cantonese flavors. From delicate dim sum to hearty mock meat dishes, these restaurants transform classic recipes into compassionate culinary experiences.
Explore hidden gems like Buddha Bodai and Vegetarian Dim Sum House, where skilled chefs craft innovative plant-based meals that celebrate New York’s rich Chinese culinary heritage without compromising authentic taste.
Discover Chinatown’s most delicious vegan dining destinations!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Chinatown
- Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant (New York City)
- Spring Cafe (New York City)
- Bodhi Kosher Vegan Sushi & Dim Sum Restaurant (New York City)
- Happy Veggie Restaurant (New York City)
- Vegetarian Dim Sum House (New York City)
- Lily's Vegan Pantry (New York City)
Bodhi Kosher Vegan Sushi & Dim Sum Restaurant (New York City)
What to Expect
50+ vegan and gluten-free Chinese menu options
Description
A Cantonese-style vegan restaurant specializing in plant-based Chinese cuisine, Bodhi offers an extensive menu of meat-alternative dim sum and classic dishes. Their innovative vegan interpretations include BBQ vegetable meat, steamed buns, and vegan 'chicken' that delights both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners with authentic Chinese flavors.
Where: New York City | More Info: Bodhi Kosher Vegan Sushi & Dim Sum Restaurant
Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant (New York City)
What to Expect
Kosher-certified vegan dim sum with 45 years of culinary expertise
Description
Buddha Bodai serves exceptional vegan dim sum and Chinese cuisine that masterfully reimagines traditional meat dishes. Their menu features plant-based versions of classic favorites like BBQ 'pork' bao, vegan shrimp dumplings, and triple mushroom pan-fried noodles. Chef Dong's 45-year culinary expertise shines through authentic, kosher-certified vegan interpretations of Cantonese cuisine.
Where: New York City | More Info: Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
Happy Veggie Restaurant (New York City)
What to Expect
Multi-generational Asian vegetarian culinary expertise
Description
Happy Veggie Restaurant offers vibrant Asian fusion vegetarian cuisine, reimagining traditional dishes with plant-based ingredients. Their menu spans multiple Asian culinary traditions, featuring standout dishes like Thai Seafood Noodle Soup and Beijing Vegetarian Momo Buns. Chefs with 40 years of combined experience craft innovative, culturally-inspired vegan plates that honor both tradition and contemporary dietary preferences.
Where: New York City | More Info: Happy Veggie Restaurant
Lily's Vegan Pantry (New York City)
What to Expect
Nationwide shipping for vegan pantry and frozen specialty products
Description
An online vegan marketplace specializing in Asian-inspired plant-based pantry essentials and frozen vegan products. Offers an extensive range of innovative vegan meats, seafood alternatives, and specialty items like Chunk Foods protein selections and unique Asian vegan staples. Supports local vegan businesses through curated product collections.
Where: New York City | More Info: Lily's Vegan Pantry
Spring Cafe (New York City)
What to Expect
Buddhist-inspired vegan menu without onions and garlic
Description
Spring Cafe offers innovative Asian-American vegan cuisine in NYC's Chinatown, featuring unique Buddhist-inspired dishes that skip onions and garlic. Their menu showcases creative plant-based options like Bao Buns with vegan pork and King Oyster Mushroom, and a Spring Buddha Bowl packed with quinoa, kale, and miso tahini dressing.
Where: New York City | More Info: Spring Cafe
Vegetarian Dim Sum House (New York City)
What to Expect
All-day dim sum menu with extensive mock meat options
Description
A comprehensive vegetarian Chinese restaurant offering an extensive range of mock meat dishes and traditional dim sum. Signature items include vegetarian mock roast pork buns, sesame mock chicken, and an all-day dim sum menu featuring creative plant-based dumplings like vegetarian mock shrimp and spinach dumplings.
Where: New York City | More Info: Vegetarian Dim Sum House