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Top 10 spots for Mapo Tofu and vegan-friendly dining in New York City

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🥗 Vegetarian
🤙 Casual
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Small, colorful spot offers a cozy vibe with friendly family atmosphere and no music for clear talks. Enjoy authentic vegan soup dumplings and rich mapo tofu with purple rice. Portions are generous and served in plastic containers for easy leftovers.

People are saying

"The vegan friendly Asian dishes, like chili oil wontons, are flavorful and authentic."

"I love how tasty and unique their vegan Chinese dishes are."

"I found the Mapo Tofu to be authentic and delicious."

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Certain menu items that say 'egg' are vegetarian, not vegan.

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The lunch specials offer great value.

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A lunch box with brown rice upgrade costs less than $10 if paid in cash.

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🥘 Mapo Tofu
🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥟 Dumpling
🏷️ Affordable
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Newly renovated space combines simple, clean design with Chinese-style ambient lighting for a calming atmosphere. Seating is comfortable and the environment suits small gatherings, though it can get noisy during busy dinner hours.

People are saying

"I love how cozy and clean the place feels."

"The food is fresh, delicious, and filling."

"I found the Mapo Tofu to be very good and spicy."

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The restaurant is accommodating to large parties, suitable for groups of 7 or more.

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You can refill the rice noodles for free, making it a great value.

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The dry hotpot is affordable and comes in a hefty amount.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🎯 Authentic
🌶️ Szechuan
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Spacious and clean dining area offers a calm and cozy atmosphere with authentic Sichuan flavors. The environment feels warm and welcoming, with spacious table arrangements and free ice cream adding to the comfort. Quiet energy suits relaxed meals, while the decor remains simple and pleasant.

People are saying

"I found the Mapo Tofu to be super yummy and a perfect 10."

"The mapo tofu tastes authentic with just the right spice."

"I always pick the mapo tofu with pork here."

Good to know

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Reservations are required for the roast duck; call in advance.

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Lunch specials are available from Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 4 PM.

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Expect an 18% gratuity automatically added to your bill.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🥬 Sauerkraut
🎯 Authentic
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Chinese restaurant offers clean, modern interior with bright, pleasant atmosphere. Music selections add to the lively yet cozy vibe. Specializes in authentic Sichuan-style pickled fish with refreshing, well-balanced flavors.

People are saying

"The fish is fresh, tender, and full of flavor."

"The pickled fish tastes authentic and delicious."

"The vegan Mapo Tofu tasted amazing."

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The meal costs $25 per person with plenty of leftovers.

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Portion sizes are generous; a combo for two can feed six.

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You can get 12% off by writing a review.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🎯 Authentic
🍽️ Lunch Spot
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Industrial-chic space offers a cozy yet lively vibe with Chinese pop music setting a chill tone. The atmosphere feels like a family gathering with a simple, modest interior and notable ceiling. It serves authentic Dongbei Chinese cuisine that captures a home-like taste.

People are saying

"The food tastes like real Northeastern home cooking."

"The food was fresh, tasty, and worth it."

"The sweet and sour pork and ribs were truly delicious."

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The restaurant primarily operates for take-out and online orders, with virtually no dine-in service.

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The prices are super reasonable, with meals under $15.

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The portion sizes are great, making it perfect for lunch.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🍽️ Dinner Spots
🥘 Food
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Boho chic design sets a tropical vibe with comfy seats and soft lights. Interactive hibachi chefs bring live entertainment with jokes and music. Vegan options like customized red curry are easy to order, and mild mapo tofu pairs well with fresh veggies.

People are saying

"The server explained vegan options and answered allergy questions thoroughly."

"They make it easy to get tasty vegan food customized for you."

"I love ordering Mapo tofu and dumplings here."

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The Hells Kitchen musical is currently showing on Broadway.

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Elephant Ear is open until 12:00 AM.

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Elephant Ear can accommodate last minute reservations for large groups.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🎯 Authentic
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Spacious interior with dog-friendly seating suits groups and lively vibes. Mapo tofu shines with balanced spice and soft tofu, paired well with rice noodles. Vegan options like mushroom dish and vegetable dumplings offer tasty variety.

People are saying

"I loved the cozy vibe and fresh dishes."

"The Mapo Tofu here is always delicious and flavorful."

"The Mapo Tofu here is so flavorful and perfectly spicy."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs until 7 pm during the week with food and drink specials.

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Lunch specials are available and offer good value.

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Reservations are recommended as the restaurant fills up after 6 PM.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🛋️ Cozy
🍽️ Lunch Spot
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Chinese restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with soft lighting and spaced-out seating that avoids crowding. Background music blends relaxing jazz with Chinese and Cantonese songs, creating a nonchalant yet classy atmosphere. Interior features beautiful decor and a spacious layout uncommon for similar venues.

People are saying

"I loved the dim sum and the whole dining vibe."

"The food was delicious and the place felt cozy."

"I found the Mapo Tofu to be very flavorful."

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Happy hour offers $4 beers and $5 wines from 4-7pm on weekdays.

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Lunch specials provide good value, with vegetarian options available.

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The restaurant is kid-friendly and suitable for family dining.

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🥘 Mapo Tofu
🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥗 Salad
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Spacious restaurant blends Western and Eastern design with elegant decor and comfortable seating. Atmosphere features live jazz music on Wednesdays, creating a lively yet authentic vibe. A hip bar with tropical elements adds to the energetic and inviting environment.

People are saying

"I loved the Mapo Tofu and other dishes I tried."

"The Mapo Tofu was boldly spicy and full of flavor."

"The Mapo Tofu here is solid."

Good to know

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Reservations are required to dine at a table.

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Customers are expected to leave their table within 1.5 hours if the restaurant is booked.

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Happy hour is until 6 PM.

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🌱 Vegan Friendly
🥘 Mapo Tofu
🍽️ Lunch Spot
🛋️ Cozy
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Asian restaurant offers an elegant tropical atmosphere with beautiful decor and carefully chosen dishware. Music plays a great role in setting a lively, buzzing vibe. Cocktails stand out as phenomenal and refreshing additions to the experience.

People are saying

"The food and drinks here taste amazing."

"The atmosphere is charming and perfect for relaxing."

"I can't wait to come back and try more."

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Happy hour runs from 3:30pm to 6:30pm with great drink deals.

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Takeaway options are available for those in a hurry.

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The restaurant offers a variety of vegan options on the menu.