(212) 989-6699
75 9th Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.742
-74.0048
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
What People Are Saying About Buddakan NY
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The cacophonous front lounge bursts with suits and slinky skirts balancing martini glasses as harried staff seek the next table. The interconnected dining rooms seem to multiply: The crown jewel being the sunken ballroom, with soaring ceilings, impossibly large chandeliers and a 30-foot-long communal table. Small touches--stuffed birds, bright porcelain vases, and Buddha icons--help personalize the 16,000-square-foot space. Happily, the Chinese fusion fare (ranging from sweet chili rock shrimp to a king crab hot pot) resounds louder than the din from that nearby table.
12/01/09
Great space, ho-hum food
by rantipole at Citysearch
For a multi-million dollar restaurant, you would think they would have spent more time focusing on, you know, the food? Mediocre faux-asian. The bartenders were sloppy as well, no craft at all.
- Pros: Amazing space
- Cons: Food simply isn't that great
08/31/09
Big pricey with a total scene
by Katie30 at Citysearch
love the place. came here with a group and had to wait but not a terrible amount of time. the space is amazing the food was okay. but the bill was high. good for a special night out.
- Pros: atmosphere, menu
- Cons: noise level
06/10/09
Amazing
by JBlahnik at Citysearch
The food was great, and the drinks were great.
What i loved most was the gorgeous atmosphere and the classy sophisticated vibe from the people there. The service was very good, our waiter was engaging. Great for dates or a night out with a group. Some dishes are a bit pricey but it's well worth the money.
- Pros: food, drinks, atmosphere
- Cons: tad pricey
The Details on Buddakan NY
What to Drink:
Experiment with sake: Harushika's sparkling Tokimeki is a cross between sake and champagne and makes an excellent opener. End the meal with one of Buddakan's exotic teas, such as Silence, a lightly scented South African tea that's caffeine free.
Where to Sit:
Request a seat in the quieter downstairs "library" room if the catacomb-like upstairs rooms aren't to your liking.
When to Go:
The cocktail lounge stays open until 2am Sunday through Thursday and Friday and Saturday night until 3am. Expect it to be as crowded as a nightclub after 9pm.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Special Occasion Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
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