Fat Choy

“Kind of Chinese / Also Vegan” are the bywords at Fat Choy, a playful little spot on the Lower East Side. Step up to the counter and order everything. Yes, everything. The menu is brief, and you’d be especially sad to miss out on messy mushroom sloppy joes and sticky rice dumplings spiked with chili crisp. Fried cauliflower with creamy shallot sauce is another must. So are the chewy rice rolls with abundant greens, seasoned with the tang of black vinegar and the crunch of charred scallions. Recycling bins and Fat Tire certified-carbon-neutral beer boost the feel-good nature of visiting here.