Buddakan

Edamame Dumplings

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

Peking Duck for Two

The showpiece — carved tableside with pancakes and all the fixings. Worth the $81 splurge.

Crispy Calamari

Lightly battered and fried to a delicate crisp, served with a spicy dipping sauce that cuts through the richness cleanly

Glazed Alaskan Black Cod

Buttery, miso-glazed black cod that melts on your tongue — one of the kitchen's best dishes.

Black Pepper Beef

Wok-tossed beef in an assertive black pepper sauce — one of the more boldly seasoned dishes on a menu that can skew sweet

Lobster Fried Rice

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