The Original BUDDHA BODAI Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
5 Mott St. New York NY, 10013 (212) 566-8388
Situated in the heart of Chinatown, Buddha Bodai has been serving magnificent vegetarian
meals since its inception in 2004. Buddha Bodai is committed to achieving and maintaining
the delicate flavors of China's deep culinary history.
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“Buddha Bodai on Mott st, Chinatown. Kosher vegan dim sum. Need I
say more?! The vegan BBQ pork bao and anything actually with BBQ pork will leave you obsessing
over your next fix. Amazing authentic dim sum in an authentic dim sum venue. Yum.”
Mayim Bialik, CBS's The Big Bang Theory, Author of Mayim's Vegan Table, @MissMayim
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“Time and again, Buddha's super, taste-saturated vegetarian dim sum
gratifies the meat tooth as well as the veg. Noteworthy items include pan-fried dumplings, watercress
dumplings, House Congee, tofu skin with veggies, sticky sweet rice balls with peanuts. tapioca
sweet dumplings, jellyfish, "beef" rice roll, and the turnip cakes. Buddha is also certified Kosher.”
Meet the Chef
Chef Dong has been delighting his patrons with exquisite vegetarian meals for
over 45 years. He and his staff have created dishes and ensured that it reached
the highest standards of quality and freshness. His passion and desire to share
the delicate flavors that he creates is a driving force that has kept his customers,
old and new, coming back time and again.