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Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
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Vegan
Vegan
Chinese
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Take-out
Asian
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Kosher
Chinese food menu with dim sum and a variety of vegetable dishes and faux meat. Previously named Buddha Bodai. Reported fully vegan July 2023. Open Mon-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm, Fri 10:30am-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-10:30pm.
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77 Mulberry St (at Chinatown, Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10013
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Last update on 10 Jul 2023 by Guest
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213 Reviews
First Review by steveveg
XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +2541
Vegan dim sum - Edit
I've been dying to try a vegan dim sum place, and Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian definitely hit the spot. Everything tastes so authentic, just like the non-vegan versions I had in my childhood. I love the mom-and-pop vibe and easygoing ambiance. My favorites were the fried sticky rice dumplings and veg meat pastries. My non-vegan friends were impressed by the food as well - they couldn't tell it was entirely plant-based! Service was really quick, and the prices were reasonable. Definitely stop by this place if you're in NYC and craving some delicious & authentic vegan dim sum!
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zagon
Points +46
Fun and Yummy - Edit
Really fast service, and good food. However, it was a little hit and miss in that department. Some items were amazing (particularly the Singapore Noodles) but others weren't as good (veg shrimp steamed dumplings and sweet and sour veg ribs).
Read moreIt's a bit hard to tell if it's all vegan or just all vegetarian. Also MASSIVE portion size. Expect to share or have a lot to take home.
Overall I really liked it though, and would go again!
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malzimm6
Points +367
Amazing! - Edit
My favorite restaurant in NYC!! So many options and delicious food.
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MoniqueGS
Points +616
Great restaurant with lots of options. - Edit
We loved being able to order soooo many different dishes.
Read more5 dim sums, fried rices, noodle soups & tofu dishes.
Pros: Good prices, Lots of options, Great staff
Cons: Busy
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jennyc32
Points +4041
Wonderful Food - Edit
I was really excited to try the dim sum here, and it did not disappoint. We ordered an array of plates and found everything enjoyable. The spring rolls were delightful, and the ribs were an absolute revelation, I've never had anything like them before. I felt like we were able to try a lot of dishes and it was pretty reasonably priced.
Read moreHowever, our service was somewhat aggressive and strange and made me very uncomfortable. To "explain" how to order, the server physically grabbed one person's hand and put the pencil in it. She also started to massage/poke another member of our group. She described herself as "hot" and spouted a lot of nonsense about gender roles. It was not great. It seemed like all the other servers were acting like normal people, so perhaps we were just very unlucky.
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Tummus
Points +22
Great food and service but a little pricey - Edit
Great food and tons of Chinese options, but it was a little pricey. I’m new to NYC prices and vegan food prices in general though, so judge for yourself!
Read morePros: Great options, Great service , Free tea!
Cons: Expensive
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AnneB13
Points +94
Incredible Food and Service - Edit
Have gone here many times, and have loved everything I have ordered! Would very much recommend!
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MarkDowd
Points +98
Good Asian food - Edit
Good Asian food with many options in informal setting.
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hugemittons
Points +1487
Good value - Edit
Lunch special is exceptional value ($8.95) but loses a star as my dish was pretty oily
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Lutje_VZ
Points +1470
Amazing Vegan Chinese restaurant - Edit
Located in China Town, this place has a fancy shop front.
Read moreThe inside is quite basic but, wahou they have an extensive menu. It’s kind of difficult to choose when you have all these mouth-watering options.
Their menu offers Dim sum, appetizers, buns, soups, main course (chicken, beef, lamb, duck, shrimp, jellyfish, etc.) and dessert.
2018: we went for the Chow fried rice with tofu, Rice rolls in soy sauce and Baked fried meat buns.
Every single dish was just very tasty, an explosion of flavors and came in a very good size. So it’s more than worth your money if you want nice, warmly, comfy and authentic Chinese food.
Sorry for the late review, but better late than never, right!
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-01
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Michelle.L.
Points +659
Highly recommend!! - Edit
I was only in NYC for four days and came to eat here twice. The food is delicious and you can't beat their lunch deal- only $8.95 for an entree and your choice of a spring roll or soup! Amazing food, nice atmosphere, great service. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the city!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Lots of delicious options, Amazing lunch deal
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ricobabyface
Points +372
Nice Experience - Edit
The portions are quite big, tasty and the restaurant is inexpensive. All in all good experience.
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CatarinaDiniz
Points +59
Best noodles - Edit
The most memorable noodles! Will always come back for more
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makcurtis
Points +1109
Delicious Chinese - Edit
The menu is large, and we ended up trying several things, all of which were phenomenal! The wonton soup was my favorite. Service was quick and friendly. Would love to go back for dim sum!
Read morePros: Large menu , Friendly staff , All vegan
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graceo
Points +152
Go here for dim sum! - Edit
This is my new favorite dim sum place in NYC. They are very gluten free friendly and have tamari for you if you are gluten free. They also have multiple gluten free items that are clearly marked on their menu. The dim sum was delicious, and I am definitely going back for more. I love this place.
Read morePros: great dim sum, quick
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daleaucoin
Points +50
Good food, big portions - Edit
I have only eaten here once but very much enjoyed it and will go back to experience more of the menu. This place is a bit low on atmosphere. The decor is basic and the lighting, just a bit too bright for my tastes. On the plus side the service is great and the staff are friendly and attentive. My friend and I did not have dim sum, we order a couple of main dishes. Both were very good and big. I would say compared to many other Chinatown restaurants of similar calibre, this place is a bit higher priced, but it's not outrageous.
Read morePros: great staff, good food
Cons: low on atmosphere, bit pricey
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JasonManias
Points +1387
Fantastic Dim Sum - Edit
Immediately became one of my new favorite places of all time. I’ll definitely return! So many delicious, affordable small dish options and the main entrees look amazing too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-15
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emilyw123
Points +60
An Instant Favorite - Edit
This place stole my heart immediately. It is authentic, inexpensive, and DELICIOUS! I’ve been accompanying my family to Dim Sum for years, and I cannot tell you how gratifying it was to finally partake fully in the joy.
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tom.p
Points +308
Best vegan Chinese food - Edit
We came across Bodhi while walking through Chinatown and were blown away. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The Sweet & Sour Vegan Chicken particularly impressed us. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Kosher , Vegan , Affordable
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hdeweyh
Points +136
Delicious Chinese vegan - Edit
Get the assorted appetizer plate with 4 kinds of meat and a little seaweed salad! It's always a hit.
Read morePros: Endless vegan menu
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JoshSilva
Points +2041
Wow… Impressed Good restaurant! - Edit
Came here and we had the lunch menu. Prices off the bat were VERY reasonable! The service was very good and the waiters always came by to check on us throughout our whole experience. The taste of the food was very fresh and flavorful. We would definitely return in the future and would recommend this place! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Service Very Friendly , Reasonable prices
Cons: Can be quite busy and loud
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JuliaMeltzer
Points +116
Gold standard vegan dim sum - Edit
A classic crowdpleaser. Affordable and tasty. Bring your friends and order turnip cakes!
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nicole_m
Points +3459
So many options - Edit
A great vegan spot in Chinatown, with heaps of options including soup dumplings (I’ve never found vegan versions of these anywhere else so that was great to try). We also tried the turnip cakes and the sweet and sour chicken - both great. None felt very healthy, but that’s not what you go to a place like this for anyway. They also gave out free tea and fortune cookies, and had $7 house wines (good price for NY). I’d definitely return to try more if I could.
Read morePros: Heaps of vegan options , Decent prices, Tasty food
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oulajsp
Points +158
To die for - Edit
I spent a week in New-York and went to this restaurant THREE times. I had the chance to try a few dishes, and I loved it all. The room is not so big, and some of the tables are quite close, but the waitresses are great and the atmosphere is very nice.
Read moreWe ordered the wonton soup ($3.95) which was very tasty and comforting, as well as four different kinds of dim sum: fried taro dumplings, steamed taro dumplings, Cha Shui Baos and pan fried buns.
The fried taro dumplings were very surprising and tasty, but my favorite discovery was the veggie baos. The dough was so airy and tasty, and the mix of "meat" and veggies was incredible. I liked the steamed taro dumplings too, but they seemed quite basic after the baos. I didn't really enjoy the pan fried buns (they were ok, but not really to my taste, and I had never tried it before). The dim sum came by 3pieces per course.
I also tried the vegan BBQ meat ($12,95) with a bowl of white rice ($1,50). It's quite simple but it was very good, well seasoned, and the portions were generous.
It's an amazing place. I'm definitely coming back as soon as possible 🥲
Pros: Not that expensive, Very tasty food, Free tea
Cons: Tables can be quite close
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VOAsfora
Points +16
Great oriental gastronomy - Edit
Plenty of options.
Read morePros: Very fast/efficient service, Great food, Great cost benefit
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Angelfaludi
Points +253
I loved it - Edit
As for now, I’ve only been there once but I’ll come back for sure since I’m located near by and it was very good! There is a loooot of option and it took me time to make a choice. The dishes I had were excellent and it was the first time I tasted them even though I wanted to try them out for a long time : the wonton soup and the Sichuan beef with rice. Very tasty. I loved the dumplings in the wonton soup. As for the Sichuan dish it’s not for everybody since it has a particular flavor (I think it’s the peppercorns that makes it) but I’m glad I tasted it. Once again, I loved the free tea.
Read moreOn a Thursday night, it was quite crowded! I can’t wait to try the other dishes.
Edit : I’ve been there three times in total and it was so good and comforting each times. I tried the dumplings dim sum : I LOVED the fried taro dumplings and the meat buns, I liked less the steamed taro dumplings and the pan fried dumplings. I also tried the sesame chicken which was so so good.
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-02
Pros: Tasty and comforting food , A lot of options , Free tea
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BethanUnsworth
Points +108
Incredible food - Edit
Incredible food, amazing choice and big portions. The service was lovely and they said that they serve 100% vegan food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-03
Pros: Lots of options, Generous portions , Nice, cosy atmosphere
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