1. Cocoron
9.0
16 Delancey St (at Chrystie St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 215 tips and reviews
Benny Wong: Pork curry soba is the jam. Still have dreams about it. Also, if you're into a creamy dessert, the tofu dessert is surprisingly decadent and delicious
Joanie: Chicken meatball is great... and worth getting your tongue burned for. Cold tofu is amazing as well
Charles B: start out with some delectable Tofu that'll make you feel like you're in Tokyo, savor the incredible broth of the Stamina soba, and finish it off with the green tea affogato. this place is money.
2. Dirt Candy
8.1
86 Allen St (btwn Grand St & Broome St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 152 tips and reviews
ben van alboom: One of the best veggie meals I ever had! #nyc
Mar Mar Q.: Awesome vegetarian spot! Hush puppies were crispy & flavorful w/maple butter. Mushroom appetizer tantalized my taste buds. Bread, carrot & squash entrees were delicious. Loved the carrot dessert!!
AmateurConcierge: Best vegetarian restaurant I've ever eaten at. Came for brunch and had the zucchini pancakes (pictured), tomato biscuits and green huevos. Recommend all of them!
Yanikza Jimenez: Nachos are huge! The kale bowl was also big and delicious. Tacos are small. Everything is delicious.
Anna S: The empanada, kale bowl and nachos are all very tasty. The move here is to arrive ahead of time and put your name down for a table, and they’ll text you when it’s ready.
Leemor Yuravlivker: Great vegan Mexican spot. Highly recommend the nachos with guac. Favorite taco I tried was the chayote fish. Make sure to try the hot sauces 🌶
5. Simple
8.9
109 Eldridge St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 48 tips and reviews
Oz Lubling: One of the best lunch places in the LES. I highly recommend any of the poke bowls. My new favs are the tofu and the octopus. Also get half quinoa half greens as the base. Great combo.
Hannah Parvaz: Huge, delicious poke bowls. Awesome vegetarian and vegan options - the sauce on the tofu was out of this world. Get with quinoa.
Andrea Novotna: All the bowls are fantastic.Huge fan of the butter poached shrimp and tofu one.We shared 2 bowls between 3 of us and been perfectly filled. Big shout out goes to the nicest staff members we met in NY!
7. Pause Cafe
9.2
3 Clinton St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Lower East Side · 128 tips and reviews
Meghan Kathleen: The staff here is super friendly and you're vegan or vegetarian, there are lots of great, delicious options. I'm partial to the made to order fresh squeezed juices.
Ben Blue: Great service! Good food! Happy place :) Vegan options galore- healthy food options too! (Acai bowls, juices, smoothies...)
Bailey Richardson: Amazing spread of healthy options (nut butter smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, sandwiches) plus coconut macarons. AND it’s affordable, family owned/ run & just expanded into a bigger cozy new spot.
8. Vanessa's Dumpling House
8.6
118 Eldridge St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Lower East Side · 419 tips and reviews
Loren: Still delicious, cheap, fast, and surprisingly vegetarian friendly.
Natasha Ogrodnik: A must-try while visiting NYC. We loved it. Delicious vegetarian dumplings for my mom and I. My dad even enjoyed his meat ones, and he's picky. He also had a pancake sandwich, which he said was delic.
Siri Nyström: The vegan steamed red bean bun is really good!
9. Ivan Ramen
7.8
25 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Lower East Side · 326 tips and reviews
Bin Yang: Get the JFC, Tofu Coney Island to start, then hit it with either the triple pork triple garlic mazemen or Tokyo shio ramen.
Jon Steinback: I know the main attraction is the ramen, but get a 1000 year deviled egg; it's fantastic (and cheap!). and for vegetarians, the veggie ramen is delicious. also, can't go wrong with the dry bizen sake.
David Riordan: Everything is a surprise and delight; clearly obsessed over. Coney Island tofu is a standout starter and chicken confit ramen is basically the best chicken noodle soup you'll ever have.
12. Dudley's
8.7
85 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 183 tips and reviews
Judy Cari: This is my go to place for a quick pick up food for dinner or lunch. The Gem lettuce, Cauliflower salad, kale salad or butternut squash salad are always great.
Sara Marsh: The kale Cesar is bomb !
Mary Ann Dizon Rementilla: Went here seeking healthy-ish brunch. Had the Kale salad and for extra $, topped it with smoked salmon, avocado and a side of hash browns👌. The watermelon basil non-boozey drink is refreshing. ❤️❤️
13. Sweet Chick
8.6
178 Ludlow St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower East Side · 206 tips and reviews
samantha hankins: A Williamsburg favorite hits the LES. Different menu than the Williamsburg location with more chicken and waffle options. Again can substitute for the shockingly delicious vegetarian fried chicken!
Meg Lewis: Highly recommend the Vegetarian Mike's Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles. I'm very passionate about this dish. VERY.
Honghui Yu: Since this is the only place in NYC I know of that has vegetarian fried chicken, it's the perfect place to have brunch with your vegetarian friend
15. Congee Village 粥之家
8.1
100 Allen St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 217 tips and reviews
Bernadette Baum: Veg congee, flecked with ginger and scallions, is lovely. First visit (with kids) so picked conservatively - house special chicken and short ribs. Former was outstanding :)
Kino: Recommended Dishes: Salt & Pepper Squid, Razor Clams, Flounder in Two Styles, Pan Fried Tofu, Peking Porkchops, & Fuzhou Fried Rice.
Ms Helene: Buddha's Vegetables will satisfy vegetarians and carnivores alike. The fish congee with scallions and ginger rocked too.