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Buddakan
Edamame Dumplings
Peking Duck for Two
Crispy Calamari
Glazed Alaskan Black Cod
Black Pepper Beef
Lobster Fried Rice
Silky, jade-green dumplings filled with a creamy edamame purée — the single most praised dish on the menu and a genuine signature worth ordering twice
The showpiece — carved tableside with pancakes and all the fixings. Worth the $81 splurge.
Lightly battered and fried to a delicate crisp, served with a spicy dipping sauce that cuts through the richness cleanly
Buttery, miso-glazed black cod that melts on your tongue — one of the kitchen's best dishes.
Wok-tossed beef in an assertive black pepper sauce — one of the more boldly seasoned dishes on a menu that can skew sweet
Rich, indulgent fried rice loaded with lobster — a luxury comfort dish.
Angry Lobster
Whole lobster in a spicy, aromatic sauce — a showstopper presentation that justifies the price tag for special occasions
Satay Beef Tenderloin
Tender slices of beef with a peanut-forward satay glaze — approachable and well-executed, a reliable crowd-pleaser for mixed groups
Chicken Dumplings
Delicate chicken-filled dumplings — a gentler option among the dim sum selections.
Tuna Tartare
A fusion-style tartare with Asian seasonings — competent but unremarkable given the competition in New York; fine for the table but not a reason to visit
Forbidden Black Rice
Nutty, slightly sticky black rice served as a side — a smart accompaniment to the saucier mains and one of the better carb options on the menu
Wok Charred Broccoli
The cheapest thing on the menu at $13 — simple, smoky, and well-executed.
Chocolate Bento Box
A theatrical dessert presentation with multiple chocolate components — more spectacle than substance, but fits the Buddakan ethos perfectly
Signature Cocktails
The bar program leans into Asian-inspired ingredients — lychee, yuzu, ginger — and the cocktails are well-made and worth starting the meal with
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