If you’re looking for Ethiopian food in downtown Manhattan, Meskerem in West Village is one of the best options around.

Awash is an excellent Ethiopian restaurant in the East Village that works for everything from dates to solo meals and takeout.

Ital Fusion is a Little Caribbean favorite and go-to spot for plant-based patties, juices, and seamoss cocktails.

Milu is a fast-casual restaurant in Gramercy, but the Chinese food here is much better than what’s normally served at bowl-and-grain-plate spots.

NY Dosas serves legendary vegan South Indian food from a cart in Washington Square Park.

Makina Cafe is a great Ethiopian food truck with locations in Fort Greene Park, Rockefeller Center, and Long Island City.

The West Village location of Spicy Moon is one of the best vegan restaurants in the area.

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

Pop’s Eat Rite is a vegan fast food spot on St. Marks Place with a good smash patty burger.

If you’re looking for some fun vegan food in Industry City, go to Renegades of Sunset.

Tamra Teahouse is a casual cafe in Crown Heights that makes very good Asian and African mashup dishes.

Vatan is an incredibly fun Indian restaurant in Kips Bay where the only option is a vegetarian, all-you-can-eat dinner.

Bukhara Grill is an Indian restaurant in Midtown East that makes some of the best dal in the city.

Hartbreakers is a casual vegan spot in Bushwick where you can get a good fried “chicken” sandwich and a side of waffle fries.

Amituofo is a vegan restaurant in Bushwick that serves Asian-inspired dishes and is great for casual group dinners.

John’s Of 12th Street is a classic Italian American restaurant in the East Village, and they have a full menu of vegan options as well.