BODAI 菩提 Vegan
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This was such a delicious and fun experience! It’s a $99 reservation only vegan tasting menu. The atmosphere is so beautiful and unique. They only have about 5 tables for seating so it feels exclusive and intimate. Each dish is on its own unique plate and story. They quickly come out with courses so you aren’t sitting there for a long time getting too full. Thus food was absolutely amazing. The service was perfect. Definitely go try this!!!
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I came here with a group of 6 to try the vegan tasting menu. FYI there is another restaurant in the same space that is not vegan, so you might see dead animals on other plates. That said, the tasting menu was very good. Some standouts were the Buddha jumped over the wall soup, the tofu skin riblets and the mushroom and millet. The dishes were all so beautiful, it was almost a shame to eat them. Several of my party weren’t crazy about the dessert but overall it was a great meal.
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This restaurant and tasting menu are a hidden gem that deserve more recognition! Meticulously designed dishes that showcases classic Chinese flavors (while all vegan!) and unique ingredients, beautiful space that transports you to another time, and our wonderful server was so knowledgeable and kind in taking us through the experience. Highly recommend and look forward to returning for their seasonally rotating menu!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 11PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 11PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 11PM |
Bodai Vegan serves imperial-style Chinese cuisine on Midtown's east side. The food is light and clean; the chef prepares ingredients minimally so you taste the natural, earthy flavors. Served as a progressive prix fixe menu, dishes arrive one after the other. The restaurant offers a 9-course tasting menu featuring unique dishes like the five-flavor plate, cucumber-sauced mushrooms, Bodhi Buddha soup, rich matsutake mushrooms, sweet-and-sour riblets, and a dessert called “Nectar of the Core.” Mushroom dishes stand out the most, including Stichotas japonicus, pan-seared boletus, and Nepal mushroom quinoa. Every course is meticulously made with low oil, low sugar, and focused on natural taste. Service is smooth; the waitresses are courteous and professional, introducing the culture and chef’s thoughts behind each dish. The space is fully wheelchair friendly with wide pathways. The decor is interesting, with lanterns, plants, calligraphy artworks, and pottery exhibits. The restaurant has a very private setting with no large sign; guests push a doorbell to enter. It is strictly reservation-only. The $99 per person price is well worth it for the experience, though drink prices are high. Overall, Bodai offers a unique dining experience blending Buddhist philosophy with royal vegetarian cuisine.