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BODAI 菩提 Vegan

Chinese Tasting Menu, Fully Vegan

Worth ordering: Ribsnamed in 6 reviews

Look out for the sweet-and-sour tofu-skin riblets and mushroom millet.

$$$

Top tips

  • Reserve and pay in advance for the nine-course tasting menu.
  • Good to know: Plan for a light meal; several diners found the portions small and left wanting more.
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  • Try the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall mushroom soup, a standout mentioned by multiple diners.
  • Allow about 90 minutes to enjoy the courses at a comfortable pace.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Soupnamed in 6 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Buddha jumps over the wall soup

People also mention sweet and sour riblets, buddha soup and five-flavor plate.

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Also zhajiang noodles, longevity noodles, matsutake mushroom steak and monk rice with peach and sweet potato.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for good value, friendly service and fast service.

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About

BODAI serves an advance-paid, nine-course Chinese tasting menu for about $99, with dishes such as Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup, sweet-and-sour tofu-skin riblets, and mushroom millet. Its small Midtown dining room features an indoor garden and water fountain; book ahead, allow around 90 minutes, and expect refined, light portions rather than a filling meal.

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135 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:00–23:00
Wednesday
17:00–23:00
Thursday
17:00–23:00
Friday
17:00–23:00
Saturday
17:30–23:00
Sunday
17:00–23:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Outstanding atmosphere
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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