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Buddha Bodai 佛菩提素菜

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, and Dim Sum Restaurant$$$$

Chinatown, New York

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Buddha Bodai 佛菩提素菜

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Ranked #9 for dim sum in New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Village Voice recommend this place
"Pan fried dumplings, watercress dumplings, and BBQ pork (vegetarian)"(5 Tips)
"Try the GF Mixed Veg Meat w Basil in Taro Bowl!"(3 Tips)
"Try the Shredded Shitake Mushroom With Broccoli - #vegan #kosher"(8 Tips)
"Try the Pan Fried Dumplings - (via @Foodspotting)"(3 Tips)

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vegetarian food
barbecue
bee chi
good for groups
ribs
lively
casual
tapioca
gluten-free food
great value
casserole
good for a quick meal
fried eggplant
chicken
cake
soup
good for singles
rice rolls
turnip cakes
beef
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Jason VinesDecember 7, 2014
Best curry laksa I've ever had.
Nir BanchikAugust 5, 2018
Very cheap and fantastic veggie Chinese food
Tashi HaskinFebruary 11, 2013
The food is delicious and fresh. Go for dim sum-you won't be disappointed!
Fizzie WaterJuly 13, 2017
Been here 10+ times
The food is great here but the fried rice....🤤🤤🤤
Niketa PatelJanuary 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
General Tso Chicken was better than the real thing!
AliciaDecember 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Mushu Vegetables - #vegan Perfect combination of flavors.
TingOctober 31, 2015
Wonderfully creative vegetarian food.
Jasmine ButtolphOctober 4, 2013
Great spot. Way better than vegetarian dim sum house.
Alex @1LXMarch 28, 2015
Try the Vegetarian BBQ Meat - (via @Foodspotting)
Andrew PreluskyAugust 30, 2013
I don't normally write reviews, but the food I just got was excellent (Buddha's delight). It wasn't greasy either! A little pricey, but you get what you pay for.
AliciaMarch 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tofu With Organic Mushrooms And Basil - The basil was perfectly powerful!
leo kyivJune 2, 2015
Tried to visit this place on Saturday but it was packed and the line was to long(((
Alex @1LXMarch 28, 2015
Try the Streamed Dumplings - (via @Foodspotting)
Alex @1LXMarch 28, 2015
Try the Spinach Rice Roll - (via @Foodspotting)
Alex @1LXMarch 28, 2015
Try the Pan Fried Dumplings - (via @Foodspotting)
Kevin PhanAugust 10, 2014
The mushroom dumplings are great!
Liam K.March 12, 2018
I would say less you're looking for vegan and kosher Chinese, skip
Alex @1LXMarch 28, 2015
Try the Sesame Rolls - (via @Foodspotting)
Shar MMarch 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
General Tso's is so good!
Michelle WendyJanuary 3, 2014
Didn't like the pan fried veggie dumplings w/ their thick doughy skin. A thin crispy exterior might have complemented the mush inside better. Meh on two accounts. Wish they'd add scallion pancake!
Adrienne DDecember 12, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The best faux meat around! Try the General Tso's chicken - my favorite!
Jack DempseyJune 25, 2014
Portions are HUGE, great noodles!
LenaDecember 23, 2011
Must trys: -Black bean spareribs with ho fun noodles -veg roast pork roll
Ju ShinSeptember 21, 2013
Everything is sooo good
justmushFebruary 20, 2018
A must try vegan place.
Wesley BlissSeptember 2, 2015
Surprisingly good vegetarian Chinese food.
AliciaMarch 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Shredded Shitake Mushroom With Broccoli - #vegan #kosher
Vivian VoAugust 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Veg meat rice roll - get it!!!
JohannaOctober 16, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Orange chicken, fried. So good.
James BerdugoNovember 19, 2011
Amazing vegetarian/kosher cuisine! Monks and Orhodox Jews under one roof! Gotta love it!
Farra MonesJanuary 2, 2013
I wanna come here everyday. The texture of the veg. meat is so choice
Jessica JonesAugust 10, 2017
the "meat" buns!!!! 😛😛😛
Grace BatistaAugust 12, 2013
Vegetarian and good. Service is nice
AliciaNovember 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tofu With Organic Mushroom And Basil - #vegan
Shi MehJuly 11, 2017
Lunch specials are great
😇December 24, 2015
Really disappointed wanted to eat here but made us wait while tables were empty and then sat us in the back were staff was already prepping peas on the table while we are supposed to eat. Embarrassing
Mark CáceresJanuary 16, 2011
Go for the lunch special & order the sesame chicken. You've never had chinese like this boyyyyyyyyy
AliciaMarch 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tofu And Vegetable Soup - #vegan #kosher
AliciaMarch 3, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Try the Mushu Vegetables - #vegan
Deepak VenkatachalamJuly 15, 2013
Must have the seasame balls at Dim Dum for dessert.
AliciaMarch 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Crispy Bean Curd - #vegan #kosher
AliciaMarch 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tapioca Dumpling - #vegan #kosher
NancerellaFebruary 19, 2015
Gets pretty packed and wait staff are not that quick but the food is actually not bad at all...
AliciaNovember 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Shiitake Mushroom With Broccoli - #vegan
Helen LiMay 16, 2010
Buddha Bodai: First time at a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and was amazed how good the food tasted.
Jessica TrovatoFebruary 19, 2018
Vegetable chicken Lo Mein 👏🏻
Omri KlMay 22, 2016
Late & the wrong order. When I called they said they are re-sending me the correct order, 40 min later i called them and they flat out lie and say that I wanted a refund and not the food.
Tate ShaferAugust 11, 2013
Try the beef. Seriously, just try.
FarheenSeptember 29, 2010
Make a point to come for dim sum. It ends at 330pm
kaitlin davisFebruary 28, 2015
Great Vegetarian food!

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