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An overhead view of a dining table at Buddakan, laden with various Chinese dishes including Peking duck, fried rice, and other entrees, alongside drinks and water glasses, creating an elegant dining atmosphere.
A close-up of a bowl of Mapo Tofu, featuring soft tofu cubes in a rich red chili bean sauce with minced pork, garnished with chopped green onions.
Five delicate Edamame Dumplings are presented on a white plate, each filled with green edamame and served with a light shallot-sauternes broth.
A serving of Ginger Scallion Chicken on a blue and white patterned plate, featuring sliced chicken breast and a drumstick, garnished with shredded ginger, scallions, and chili-ginger relish.
A large bowl of Chinese Sausage Fried Rice, topped with a soft poached egg and sprinkled with crispy fried shallots, served with a spoon.
A platter of Peking Duck for Two, featuring crispy-skinned duck slices, accompanied by thinly sliced cucumbers, scallions, and a small bowl of hoisin sauce.
A dish of Wok Fried XO Cheung Fun, showing wide rice noodles stir-fried with red onions, yellow chives, and red peppers, generously sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Oxtail Dumplings are served in a sweet soy sauce, garnished with shredded green apple, jalapeño slices, and microgreens on a white plate.
A mound of Dungeness Crab Sticky Rice, seasoned with x.o. sauce, topped with a piece of crab meat, and garnished with Chinese broccoli leaves on a decorative plate.
A plate of Tai Shan Cauliflower, featuring crispy fried cauliflower florets coated in a sweet chili sauce, garnished with medjool dates and cashews.
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Buddakan, TAO's classier older sister

Buddakan

My Ratings:

🍴Food: 6/10

- not bad! all tasty and better what i expected

- all pretty basic chinese-american options and cooked well

- standout: EDAMAME DUMPLINGS wrapping is delicate and the filling is good

- WOK FRIED XO CHEUNG FUN is good!

- DUNGENESS CRAB STICKY RICE liked the texture a lot, but could use more crab

- PEKING DUCK FOR TWO meat is tender, and skin has a decent crisp

- everything else is tasty, but nothing THAT memorable

- skip: OXTAIL DUMPLINGS meat is tough, TUNA TARTARE SPRING ROLLS (not pictured) are meh

🍸Drinks: 9/10

- the ROYAL is my favorite cocktail we ordered

✨Ambience: 8/10

- feels like Tao’s classier older sis

- great for celebrating occasions/ larger groups

🤵Service: 5/10

- average

- almost forgot the bday girl’s dessert

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Buddakan
2025/4/1 Edited to

... Read moreNestled in the heart of NYC, Buddakan offers a unique dining experience with a modern twist on traditional Chinese flavors. Signature dishes such as the flavorful Mapo Tofu and the delicate Edamame Dumplings are must-tries for any food lover. The restaurant's atmosphere provides a chic backdrop ideal for larger groups and special occasions, creating a memorable dining experience. Cocktails like the ROYAL add a vibrant touch, making it a great place for socializing. While some dishes impress, like the Peking Duck for Two, others might leave you wanting. Overall, Buddakan balances elegance and flavor, attracting both locals and tourists seeking refined dining. For dish highlights, the Wok Fried XO Cheung Fun, known for its freshness, captures attention along with the Dungeness Crab Sticky Rice that offers a delightful texture experience. It's the perfect venue for anyone looking to indulge in innovative Chinese cuisine with a modern flair, making it a top contender in NYC's dining scene.