Fat Choy serves great vegan, Chinese-inspired dishes on the Lower East Side.

Dhamaka is an Indian restaurant in Essex Market on the Lower East Side serving fantastic regional specialties that are hard to find elsewhere in NYC.

Oxalis serves one of the city’s best New American tasting menus in a casual space in Crown Heights.

Sol Sips is a vegan cafe with Caribbean breakfast and lunch options, as well as good juices and smoothies.

V Spot in Park Slope is a vegan Colombian restaurant with a nice garden space.

Black Rican Vegan is a Bronx-based delivery-only spot for vegan Puerto Rican food.

Vodega is a Pan-Latin vegan bodega in Dumbo with awesome sandwiches.

Savage Sicko is a vegan Latin American restaurant in Astoria with great arepas and flautas.

This ice cream shop on Orchard Street on the LES also offers plant-based, vegan, and dairy-free options.

If you’re looking for vegan Mexican food on the LES, try Mictalan Mexcio.

Dragon Bing makes Chinese bing at The Market Line on the LES that make for a great casual weeknight dinner or lunch.

Curry King is a small Indian and Pakistani takeout counter on the Upper West Side where you can get a great $10 lunch or dinner.

7 Grain Army is an excellent gluten-free bakery in Williamsburg.

Nneji is a Nigerian takeout spot and grocery store in Astoria with great vegetarian options.

When you want excellent dips and breads, head to Shukette in Chelsea for labne, pita, and other Mediterranean dishes from the Levant region.

Thai Market on the Upper West Side specializes in Bangkok street food, so make sure to order a couple of snacks to start.