Chakra

Had a lovely little dinner date here a few nights ago. We loved this hidden gem so cute inside and with real homemade vegan Thai dishes. I’m not a vegan myself, but could really appreciate how delicious this meal was without having to use any meat. Everything absolutely homemade, you can taste that they grind the spices in house Must try little Spot for Thai fans in the area

Solid good. Flavorful and fragrant. Small spot with very understated decor. Able to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, peanut free, sugar free and oil free! They also have less often-found dishes from NE Thailand. Really enjoyed the drunken noodled and green curry. Will def go back and order delivery!

Chakra is such a peaceful gem. The food is vibrant and thoughtfully prepared, I loved the curry and the fresh spring rolls, which were so fresh and flavorful. I really appreciate their slow food philosophy; it reminds me of how we eat in Italy, with care and intention. The back garden is magical and makes you forget you’re in NYC. A perfect spot to slow down and truly enjoy a nourishing meal.

Refined sugar free vegan Thai food! They are able to customize the dishes based on dietary restrictions. They made a super delicious sugar free mango sticky rice pudding. The main courses and soup were good and had fresh veggies. There was only about 1-2 staff onsite so understandably hard to juggle. Great to have found another restaurant that cares about the ingredients!

By far the best Jain/Swaminarayan Vegan Thai food in town. Nestled in the heart of NY, Chakra offers a delightful fusion of Jain principles with authentic Thai flavors, making it a standout choice for vegans and those seeking a Jain-friendly dining experience. Food Quality: The food surpassed expectations. Each dish was a masterpiece of flavors and textures, from the Jain Dumpling, and Massaman Curry to the Pad Thai with Jain-approved seasoning. Jain Vegan Options: The menu is a treasure trove for Jain vegans. They offer a wide array of dishes that strictly adhere to Jain dietary restrictions without compromising on taste or authenticity. The Jain versions of classic Thai dishes were a revelation. Value for Money: The portion sizes were generous ensuring a satisfying dining experience, Note: I found the portion size for Massaman Curry to be relatively small. A must-visit place

**they are using frozen meals and passing them off as their prepared meals!** DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! This place had 1 employee doing everything. EVERYTHING. It took forever to get even a glass of water! She was the only one there. If I was alone, I would have walked out long before the fiasco of the food - The mango salad was fine and the spring rolls were decent (but neither worth $15 - they were just passable). And I have no confidence they were made in house. There was NO STAFF in the kitchen. Just this one woman who did everything else too. Although the appetizers were passable, the entrees were terrible! They had the nerve to try to pass off a Trader Joe's frozen meal as their "Drunken Noodles". I've had this frozen entree a few times, so I noticed it immediately and refused to eat it. I called her on it, showed her the photo of the box and told her I wasn't paying $19 for a frozen microwaved meal! I already knew something was off and then heard the microwave ding twice. (The place did not smell like food. What restaurant doesn't smell like food??? They were NOT COOKING!) Shortly after those dings, I received my meal. They obviously heated up 2 boxes and tried to pass it off as their Drunken Noodles. The nerve! They didn't even heat it on the stove! It was room temperature! Unbelievable. I hope they go out of business. I'm going back there to talk to someone about how egregious this is and demand our money back (she insisted on paying for the rest of the meal. I wanted to walk out on the bill). I'm livid.

This restaurant is absolutely incredible. I lived in Chang Mai Thailand for a while and I felt as if I was back there having the most authentic Thai food. I highly recommend you check out this place. The owner JD is so kind and thoughtful.

The dumplings, the brown rice over curry is so delicious. The food is cooked perfectly through and the curry has a balanced amount of veggies and flavor. The perfect place for vegans and those with restricted diets.

Incredible food, service and ambiance. It's not a loud place, but rather had more of a zen feel with tables that are separated well. They have vegan versions of some more traditional Thai dishes like haw mok, laab and pad woon sen that are harder to find at other restaurants. The flavors are really spot on and the food felt healthier than some other Thai places (less oil or coconut milk, more flavor). And the service was incredibly friendly. It felt like I was dining in a friend's home.

Delicious and gluten-free! As a vegan, it can be challenging to find a restaurant that offers gluten-free options. Fortunately, Chakra provides a wide range of delicious dishes that cater to individuals who must avoid gluten. The menu is diverse, and the sauces are incredibly flavorful, while still staying true to traditional Thai tastes. Furthermore, the portion sizes are generous, and the service is exceptional! I highly recommend this restaurant!

What a unique and cool restaurant! They serve primarily Thai food but also have a variety of dishes that cater to more niche diets such as Jain, fruitarian, Swaminarayan, and oil-free. This makes it one of the few restaurants in the city compatible with a whole foods/plant-based diet. After we sat down, the waitress brought us out a couple complimentary appetizers, which was so kind, and we absolutely loved them (glass noodle salad - possibly the best dish we had all night - and steamed dumplings). We ordered the green papaya salad with seitan (excellent), the summer rolls (so fresh and tasty), and one of the curries. I actually had some issues with the curry, because I tried to order the Gaeng Som (Orange Curry) which was listed on their website as being free of oils and coconut milk, which is very important to my dietary preferences. This didn't appear on the menu we were provided in the restaurant. When I asked the waitress about it, she didn't seem to know what I was talking about. I pulled up the listing on the website and showed it to her, and she said she could make that for us. She brought out an incredibly tasty bowl of orange curry with rice noodles and vegetables, but I am 99% sure it was full of coconut milk. Disappointing, since I had chosen this restaurant because of their commitment to accommodating dietary preferences like mine.

Their Curry and rice is delicious, but their Steamed dumplings with the dipping sauce is my favorite! It's my first time trying a Thai Vegan restaurant, very unique & yummy I love that it's I'm looking forward to trying more dishes from here.

I am so happy I found Chakra, they have such incredible and nourishing food! It seems like they are newer to the neighborhood but they are a great addition, although it seems like people may not know they are there which is a shame! My group shared the summer rolls, Tom yam soup, massaman curry, haw mok curry, and pad kee mao. All the dishes were very yummy and full of flavor. I highly recommend for anyone - not just vegans. You will leave very satisfied and full of healthy and delicious food!

chakra generously provided food for our nyc vegan tech meetup. we were blessed to sample their delicious dumplings, fresh rolls and curry dishes which included green beans , chickpeas, avocado, red cabbage, cucumber, ginger and cilantro. yum!

Delicious vegan food in a cozy restaurant. Try the dumplings, curry dishes and their drunken noodles.

Catering order. Lunch box with Pad Thai and a fresh spring roll. All vegan and gluten-free Thai food.

Fresh, vibrant clean eating! Love it Okay, finally finished a few sample reviews. Fantastic healthy bowls with homemade dressings and sauces on the side. Very good curries as well.