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Best Vegan Restaurants in New York City (2026)

Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.

#3 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vietnamese Pho, Fully Vegan, Pork Belly

“Enjoy the pho sen with multiple types of plant-based meats for a rich experience.”

#1 FOR BANH MI IN NEW YORK CITY 100% Vegan Vietnamese banh mipho
Din Tai Fung, restaurant in New York City #7 MUST GO
★ 5.0 E
Taiwanese Dumplings, Vegan Menu

“Make a reservation at least 30 days in advance to secure a table.”

#1 FOR DUMPLINGS IN NEW YORK CITY Taiwanese dumplingsdumpling
Vegan Grill, restaurant in New York City #8 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Burgers & Bowls, Fully Vegan

“Try the crunch wrap supreme with wholemeal wrap and impossible meat.”

100% Vegan American crunch wrapsandwich
Willow Vegan Bistro, restaurant in New York City #9 MUST GO
★ 5.0
American Burgers, Vegan Menu, Comfort Food

“Make sure to try the fried chicken sandwich for its authentic flavor”

100% Vegan American sandwichcheese platter
Doaba Deli, restaurant in New York City #10 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Punjabi Indian, Vegetarian, Thali

“Try the $10 thali with 3 veggie or bean dishes and 2 handmade rotis for a filling meal”

Indian parathabread
SHŌSH, restaurant in New York City #15 MUST GO

SHŌSH

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★ 5.0
Israeli Shawarma, Fully Vegan

“Try the celeriac shawarma with their iconic hummus and fresh bread.”

100% Vegan Mediterranean shawarmasalad
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Questions about vegan the 15 essential in New York City

What are the best vegan the 15 essential in New York City?

1. Ramen DANBO West Village (5.0★, Japanese). 2. Two Boots Pizza Upper East Side (5.0★, Italian). 3. Sen Saigon (5.0★, Vietnamese). 4. Two Boots Pizza West Village (5.0★, Pizza). 5. Flava’s vegan Pizzeria & Cafe (5.0★, American).

Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in New York City?

Ramen DANBO West Village — Ramen, Vegan Broths.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.

All 15 venues refreshed 2026-08-30. Photos via Google Maps.

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