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Buddakan NY, New York, NY

Buddakan NY

4.5
4.5
15535 Reviews
$50 and over
Chinese
Top tags:
The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan
combines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.


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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 324 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 989-6699
  • Website
    http://www.buddakannyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Zachary Taylor & Yang Huang
  • Private party contact
    Kimberly Cook: (212) 989-4180
  • Location
    75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
  • Neighbourhood
    Meatpacking District
  • Cross Street
    16th Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    A,C,E to 14th Street. L to 8th Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 15,535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Chinese

  • Manhattan

    Chinese

15,535 Reviews

  1. Sarais

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    As always, the food is top-notch, really great a great meals for the price and quality. Our server was great however the busser wasn’t as nice and was aggressive in the way he handled our leftover food. Either way I would go again bc the food and sake was very good!

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  2. JulieH

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food with an absolutely amazing vibe! Highly recommended!

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  3. Bobbysue

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my birthday at the restaurant— everything was perfect! Lovely evening — lively restaurant with excellent food and service.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Usually one of my fav spots but the food wasn’t as good as before. Maybe it was because of the late reservation 11:30. The first drinks ordered from the bar was immaculate but while eating we ordered the same exact drinks and it was beyond watered down and taste different. The lobster rolls were good, my bf enjoyed his lamb chops but the lobster fried rice and ginger chicken needed some more seasoning as it lacked flavor. The rice tasted like plain rice and butter. I asked for black pepper to put on the chicken along with a little hot sauce to add flavor which it did. As I said earlier it could be because it was a late reservation and we didn’t get seated until 12:00am and the food didn’t come out until 1am

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Went here for a birthday dinner and we were very disappointed. It’s a busy place so I totally get that things could be backed up, but everything felt so disorganized. We waited at the bar for our table which is fine, but there were so many people with reservations that were backed up that it felt like a packed club (especially since you had to yell over the DJ). We got our table and it was beautiful, the ambiance is a 10/10. We ordered food and drink immediately, food came out relatively quick but no one got their drinks until 25 minutes after everyone had finished eating. The waiter was nice but definitely too busy to come by and check in on us. A couple of people from our group had to go home after dinner because they felt sick. We didn’t even want to order dessert so we could get out of there faster. It may have just been a bad night, but it was really bad timing for us to want to celebrate our friend and so many things were an issue.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time at buddkan and it was absolutely amazing!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Brought my friends here for their first time and they absolutely loved it! Delicious food! Kevin our server was very good and patient explaining to everyone food and drinks options.

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  8. AngelaW

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our friends here last night from Texas and it was an incredible experience. We will be back! Thank you!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a birthday celebration and the food and the ambiance did not disappoint. Highly suggest!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    Had to wait 30 min after pur booking time to get our table. Amazing food and ambiance but service is bad.

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  11. DianaP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was just ok, nothing was truly spectacular. The service was lacking which made the overall experience underwhelming.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. JonathanU

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Fun exciting atmosphere forgot my son’s birthday food was good not amazing . I would say overall a fun place . Setting is stunning

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  13. Paulmaxdog

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in NYC. Everything is delicious.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buddakan is my favorite dinner in the city. The service, ambiance, and food is hard to beat!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent from start to finish as usual. Can't wait to visit again and again!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Always on my list when I visit NYC. The food and the staff awesome as always.

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  17. CamilleP

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my partner’s birthday. We have eaten here numerous times—sometimes for a special occasion, other times, just for a fun and memorable evening out with delicious and creative cuisine. There are only certain dining rooms in this restaurant we like. We don’t like being tucked away in an inner room, or being I. A particularly noisy area, aside from have a 2 top in the always vibrant lower level. Where you are amid the action, but still have some privacy. This evening, after moving 4 times with an aloof hostess, we ended up on the rail overlooking the lower level—a great spot, and I shall request this moving forward. Our waiter was wonderful! Very courteous and proficient. I told him it was my partners bday and d he asked the kind of dessert for later and put a candle on it. It was festive. The food was delicious. We started with the shrimp and chicken spring rolls—just so delectable. I had the miso sea bass as a main course—it was tender and perfectly cooked. My partner had short ribs which he couldn’t rave about enough! They were so so tender—just melted in your mouth. We shared stirred fried greens. Our waiter ( and the kitchen) accommodated my dietary restrictions and everything was perfect. Cocktails and wine were also great. Another superb time at Buddakan. Thank you to the Starr Team. They truly turn out consistently grand restaurants!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, kind people, beautiful presentation, and amazing food!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Monaco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Una grande sorpresa, davvero consigliato. Insistete per farvi dare il tavolo nella sala principale e non affianco

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was wonderful as always. The staff is very attentive and the food is so delicious.

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  21. JohnL

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buddhakan is a unique experience from the moment you step inside through the wonderful surprises the menu offers and the extraordinary service. Been coming for 20 years and plan to keep coming.

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  22. emilyc

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a 9:30 reservation for 10, had a little bit of a late and the waiting area was insanely crowded. Once seated, food, service and drinks were great. I would go back!

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  23. DilaraB

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    You can not choose where to sit so we could not sit downstairs.

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  24. HannahL

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Not worth the expense. M

    1 person found this helpful

  25. MeiravD

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    The restaurant has a great vibe, loud music more of a bar atmosphere. The food was mediocre at best, and we ordered several dishes to try. Would recommend for the bar vibe not the cuisine.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. HlynurA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and service excellent, but music to loud , Ok if 2 dine, larger group little chance to talk

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  27. KennethO

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The portions are just right and the flavor is exceptional. Although we sat upstairs, the dining area down below looked like a wonderful place to gather with family and friends. That gives me ideas for a larger get together real soon!!

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  28. Marieeve8008

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The server wasnt very smiley. They forgot our appetizer so we got it after our meal…. The noodle was bit super hot. Overwall good ambiance and nice night.

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  29. LillibethP

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing except the temperature inside the restaurant, it was cold.

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  30. rebeccaw

    Caribbean

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Over all amazing time. Dumpling tasting was spot on. But to end my meal the veggie fried rice was cold and bland and no vegetables. Id go back and skip the fried rice.

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  31. NICOLEM

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I’ve been here countless times so decided to go here for my birthday this past week. Very good service and the food quality is always on point.

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  32. AliciaT

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the moment you walk in is fantastic! I would give it 6 stars if i could. Thank you

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A very good choice I would definitely recommend going plus they finished are night off with a special happy anniversary Ice cream and chocolate which was a surprise staff was so attentive and we enjoyed it all

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  34. JoseROrmazabal

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I found that the food was very good, well serviced. But the place was to noisy

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  35. Bibilook

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quiet place and huge place. Great of bigger gathering .

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  36. MonicaL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoint, every time is a new perfect experience

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  37. WilsonB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great flavor, só delicious, but we had almost 1 hour to have our order. But the manager gave us, drinks and a delicious dessert for compensation by the time. I tottaly recommend.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Increíble lugar deliciosa la comida es espectacular.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was truly amazing, the food was delicious. The music wasn’t too loud so I can still have conversations with my friends staff was really nice. my only critique is the playlist I felt like the music was very outdated 

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  40. AliB

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic atmosphere especially for a Saturday night dinner. The dumpling sampler tray was delicious and the cocktails were good but the lobster fried rice was a bit bland. The waiter service was excellent but the greeting process to be seated was awkward and overly complicated.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Buddakan NY offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 989-6699.

Buddakan NY is rated 4.5 stars by 15535 OpenTable diners.

Buddakan NY does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 324 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buddakan NY

75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    16th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Meatpacking District
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    A,C,E to 14th Street. L to 8th Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Zachary Taylor & Yang Huang
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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