Dirt Candy
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at Eater and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"Best hush puppies, loved the Korean fried broccoli."(13 Tips)
"Jalapeño hush puppies and truffle mushroom toast are amazing!"(10 Tips)
"Brussels sprouts tacos and the Carrot meringue for dessert!!"(6 Tips)
"the broccoli hot dogs and carrot sliders are so fun and good."(3 Tips)
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Lais SchefflerOctober 24, 2015Jalapeño hush puppies and truffle mushroom toast are amazing! Cauliflower dish has to many different tastes that didn't match, didn't like the corn dessert!
AlexApril 3, 2016the broccoli hot dogs and carrot sliders are so fun and good. the mushroom dish was incredible and the best was the Korean fried broccoli. delicious cocktails and homemade monkey bread as well.
CarolJune 12, 2023Had the absolute best time dining here. Service was impeccable and the course dishes were beautiful and tasty. My fave was the carrot dish! No tipping b/c employees are paid a fair wage. Impressive!!
Gary FeigelmanApril 4, 2021The pre fixe dinnner was amazing (inventive and Delicious). The staff was attentive and had full knowledge of the menu. I cannot wait to go again
Had gone to the original spot a number of times and always held that as my fav restaurant/experience in NYC. The new spot does not live up to that. The curried fries and cabbage hot pot in particular
Jeff PetrielloDecember 23, 2015One of the most interesting menus left in this part of town. Sit at the chef's bar if you're witth a good friend who would welcome the distraction. Also every cocktail is great.
Nick AndlingerSeptember 23, 2015This place is hands down on point. The Korean broccoli, hush puppies, and Brussel tacos were amazing. I love my red meat, but could eat here any day of the week.
Hannah ParvazSeptember 17, 2017Almost everything can be made with a vegan spin. The Korean fried broccoli stopped us both in our tracks. You gotta book.
AmateurConciergeNovember 21, 2015Best 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!
Omer ZachSeptember 19, 2015Brunch was awesome. The French toast was the softest I've ever had and the spinach ramen salad was delicious and weird.
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 15, 2015The Bitches say: A+. This brunch was fantastic - each dish was memorable and unique, and left us refreshed for our day in the city. We can’t wait to come back! Read more
Everything is amazing. I’m not vegetarian. But I love this place. For example, we just had a mini-pizza made mostly from carrots that somehow tasted like the best pepperoni pizza in the world!
Alice EunjinJanuary 19, 2016Their mushroom dish is fantastic! I also liked the broccoli dog and their corn dessert. Korean fried broccoli was the only disappointing dish.. Too salty. They're very strict w timing
Brian BallanMay 27, 2017This charred onion thing with the ramps, get two. I heard they have a vault full of pickled ramps so they can make them all year round.
Mar Mar Q.March 28, 2015Awesome 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!!
Ms HeleneOctober 7, 2016Loved these dishes: fried Broccoli, mushroom mousse, tomato tart, fennel crisp & onion chocolate tart. Skip pickles, pea shoots, Brussels tacos, radish pasta & cucumber semifreddo.
Andrea FerreyrosFebruary 26, 2016This place exceeded my expectations! The carrot sliders and jalapeño hush puppies were amazing!! Would definitely recommend this spot to everyone!
Alex MecumOctober 6, 2015Get the tasting menu, you won't be disappointed--stuffed, but not disappointed. And this place is amazing whether you're a vegetarian or not (I'm not).- April Kate 🍴August 22, 2015I'm torn with this place. Cool concept, I do love vegetables. I did not enjoy the corn boil. The brussel sprout tacos are better. Best hush puppies, loved the Korean fried broccoli.
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014The jalapeno hush puppies are marvelous, the fried trumpet mushrooms look like onion rings, and the carrot risotto is a shocking shade of orange Read more
- Leemor YuravlivkerJune 23, 2018Korean fried broccoli was worth getting. The Brussels sprouts tacos were a bit bland and overrated
Shana CarpApril 14, 2013The food was extremely beautiful in a way hard to describe: like the best party of vegetables explodes in your mouth. if you're at the restraint the shirts cab rebook you to come back in 2 months
Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013There’s definitely no hush after having these Jalapeno Hush Puppies. The sweet, doughy fried ball was brilliantly coated with the rich and creamy maple brown butter. This made vegan food fun too!
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantAugust 2, 2015My favorite was the Korean broccoli. Pretty pricey tho since they put a 20% service charge on each bill (no tipping). One appetizer, one v tiny mushroom entree, one so so dessert and one cocktail =$70
- Village VoiceApril 14, 2015Try the kale matzoh ball soup with a tableside presentation of verdant vegetable stock. Miniature kale balls surround a poached egg, which adds a splash of striking yellow when punctured.
Anuj BhardwajAugust 15, 2012The food was great. Jalapeno Hush puppies, the yellow pepper soup, waffles and cauliflower, the beans, and the chocolate beet cake. The chocolate beet cake was creative. Would recommend this place.
Alice NerrAugust 17, 2017Fancy weird tiny plates when you think that listed ingredients won't go along but they actually do! Kale soup is lame though. Tomatoes are the best. Everything is vegetarian. Service is great.- Kelly LMarch 18, 2016My favorite order: mushrooms, cauliflower, rutabaga, Brussels sprouts tacos and the Carrot meringue for dessert!!
Hunter NewmanMarch 20, 2016All the brunch options are unreal tasty and the presentation is possibly the best for the price I have ever seen.
- Village VoiceFebruary 1, 2013Vegetables (a.k.a. dirt candy) are the stars of this menu, and as freaky as it may sound, one of the best dishes is (drumroll): tiramisu with eggplant.
Courtney KleinJanuary 7, 2016The tasting menu is worth the price, though I can't say many great things about the celery dessert. The onion chocolate cake, on the other hand, is smashing.
Tracy SpetkaMarch 28, 2017Surprisingly great brunch spot. Extremely wonderful staff, super conscious of dietary restrictions and allergies.
Matt DickerFebruary 23, 2013Get mushrooms! for an appetizer and corn! for your entree, and you'll be in store for a rockin' meal. Throw in the sweet pea and mint chocolate ice cream bar if you have any room left.
Uber NYCMarch 28, 2013Each entree features iterations on a single ingredient - you had no idea there were so many ways to prepare cauliflower! Added bonus: just about everything on the menu can be prepared vegan.
Michelle WilesMarch 30, 2017Thought the fennel was the winner, but Korean broccoli close second. The jalepeño poppers are better than the monkey bread.- Bitches Who BrunchMarch 7, 2017We ordered the zucchini pancakes with squash blossom butter after eyeing them down on another diner’s table. Needless to say, this dish was a standout. Read more
kyle tremanFebruary 27, 2015Honestly, if I could have any super power it would be teleporting, but after that it would be to cook vegetables like these chefs. Unbelievable, one of my favorites in NY
Honghui YuJune 23, 2019Delicious food and prices are decent for a prix fixe restaurant ($65 for 5 courses and $99 for 10). Cocktails here are all vegetable based and are surprisingly good.
CompassJuly 24, 2013Chef Amanda Cohen turns vegetables into the food of the Vegetarian Gods at her restaurant on 9th Street. Expect to be wowed by what she can do with tomatoes, eggplant, and a little cheese.
New York HabitatMarch 22, 2012This popular vegetarian restaurant will satisfy even the most-stubborn meat-lover! Only downside is that the place is tiny, so be sure to book a table well in advance.
Ramya VPApril 19, 2014Truly one of the most incredible meals I've had. You just don't miss the meat - and in fact, is a win that it's not there. Spectacular!!!
Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018Creative vegetarian spot with popular menu items such as the Jalapeno hush puppies. Stop by for lunch or great for dinner.- Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018Creative vegetarian spot with popular menu items such as the Jalapeno hush puppies. Stop by for lunch or great for dinner.
- Kelly LJanuary 16, 2016Korean fried broccoli fritters, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts tacos and corn cake were AMAZING.
ChenyuJune 26, 2013Their bread is from Sullivan street bakery. Try Green tea roll & ice cream. (And of course eggplant tiramisu )
- Kevin WrightMay 3, 2015Speedy service, friendly. Vegetarian food. Nice ambience. Great for groups. Would go back if im in the area.
Roniel TesslerApril 10, 2016Delicious! The only average thing on the menu were the brussels sprouts. Also the Kentucky lemonade is really just bourbon. Don't expect anything remotely close to lemonade.
Liz VernonJanuary 28, 2016The food here is incredible! Splurge on the "Tasting menu" for an out-of-this-world meal you will never forget.
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(212) 228-7732
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