Buddakan NYC - 4.3 rating - Iconic Modern Chinese Dining in Meatpacking

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Buddakan - New York

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 75 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Meatpacking District

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Opened in 2006 (NYC flagship)

Cuisine Type: Modern Chinese / Pan-Asian

Dining Style: Upscale Dining / Destination Restaurant

Price Range: (Approx. $120–$160 for two; tasting menus $90–$130 per person)

Special Offers / Deals: Curated tasting menus for groups (ideal for 4+ guests)

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Opulent, Dramatic, Iconic

Seating Capacity & Layout: Grand communal tables, private dining rooms, and intimate seating nooks

Lighting & Music Style: Moody lighting beneath a statement chandelier; lounge-forward soundtrack

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining: Indoor dining; private dining rooms available

Unique Interior Highlights: Cathedral-like central dining hall, massive chandelier, theatrical design moments

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Edamame Dumplings in Shallot–Sauternes Broth

• Tea-Smoked Spareribs

• Lobster Egg Rolls

• Wagyu Beef Skewers

• Sea Bass with Chinese Chives

• General Tso’s Duck

Beverage Highlights: Craft cocktails, premium sake, global wine list

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Edamame Dumplings, Tea-Smoked Spareribs

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly dishes available; limited gluten-free on request

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full Table Service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Polished, theatrical, and highly knowledgeable

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations strongly recommended; late-night slots available

Ideal For: Celebrations, Group Dinners, Date Nights, Business Entertaining

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: From the restaurateur behind Pastis and Le Coucou, Buddakan is a pioneering NYC destination that redefined upscale Chinese dining with bold flavors and theatrical design.

Chef Profile: Led by an executive culinary team specializing in elevated Asian cuisine

Entertainment: High-energy dining atmosphere with a nightlife feel

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights: Iconic chandelier, dramatic communal tables, cinematic interiors

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.3 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Daily: Dinner
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (late-night dining available)

Contact Number: +1 212-989-6699

Parking: Street Parking & Nearby Paid Garages

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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