Budda Kitchen & Bar

Went to Budda last week and we honestly had such a great time. The ambiance is cool with really chill vibes, and the drinks are beautifully presented. From the food our favorites were the sushi and the octopus. Definitely going back whenever we’re in Uptown Manhattan :)

While in New York, my father in law suggested this place so my wife and I decided to give it a try for Lunch on a Saturday. We were first to arrive and had the restaurant to ourselves. The food was delicious, nice variety of food options from appetizers, to entrees and cocktails. Our server was polite and courteous. Strangely the service overall was slow but when food or drinks were brought to the table, they were delicious. The skirt streaks were huge and cost about $35 dollars. Grilled chcken with sauce options of teriyaki, garlic were quite tasty. Yuca fries and tostones were crispy. I'd revisit this place if given the chance when back in NY since the food and drinks didn't disappoint. Maybe the kitchen was just having an off day.

After seeing so many this place on socials I decided to give it a try. Hard to believe somewhere has happy hr during the week until 8 pm. I’ve included the happy hr/power hr menu. I had 3 appetizers and 2 drinks my total was just over 32 dollars so rest assured that this deal is real, no hidden charges or hidden fees/taxes. Just thought it was odd that they accept all cards but you can only tip in cash (maybe this was just my case since I had such a small bill). Service was great, I had a friendly bartender. The tamarindo flavored frozen margarita was definitely a star. The red sangria was also pretty good, they don’t skimp on ingredients, the bartender told me exactly how they make it. For food I had the shrimp spring roll, teriyaki wings and chicken dumplings. Everything was great, arrived hot and fresh. Was surprised about the quality of the chicken wings, plenty of meat on the bones. I love how the wings were glazed and not drenched in sauce. The shrimp roll I’ll say isn’t worth the 6 dollars, one roll cut into 4 pieces. Portion sizes are small for these power hour dishes but the presentation and quality are on point. Beautiful exterior and very nice modern interior. Bathroom could use a little attention; otherwise, I enjoyed my time here and would definitely come back if in the area. A bit of a hike from the A train (10 minute walk) which may not seem like much, but it’s winter and the walk is uphill on the way back. Highly recommended for a cheap and quick happy hr. I came in around 5 pm and it wasn’t busy at all, just 1 other party.

This place is absolutely STUNNING! Ive had the chance to meet the owner, SUPER NICE GUY, great staff, great service. My second time here & the drinks are still kicking! I love their happy hour , amazing prices. Can also order off reg menu during happy hour. hookah is top tier & the setting i cant get enough, dress cute for pics and TAG THEM !

This place is beautiful, the food is delicious and the drink amazing love it . The music in a nice level that you could hear the person talk .the decorating is amazing . 😻 it was weird that this place is nice and good food was a little bit empty . But other than that amazing service .

Today was my first time visiting and this place deserves 5 stars across the board. Me and my finance showed up during brunch. We were seated right away. The environment itself was clean and cozy. The table was decorated nicely with glass cups. We had appetizers and drinks and even though the appetizers are a smaller portion, it was very filling. The chicken dumpling was so good I had 2 orders of them. Frozen drinks were $6 and the cup was a decent size. Each time we ordered we never had to wait too long for our food. Given the place was a bit empty since it’s Sunday the service was still great!! The staff were dressed appropriately and very professional. We definitely will return. I can’t wait to try on a weekend!

I have been waiting to go to the Buddah Kitchen Bar for a while. All the hype on the gram. I just knew it was gonna be hitting. The only thing hitting was the check to go. I ordered beef tacos- they looked good but was dry and over cooked. My daughter had the buffalo wings-she said they were ok and Samantha had spring rolls which looked like the cut in half. Drinks were ok for Happy Hour. We ordered White Sangria, Tequila Sunrise and a margarita- nothing to stay for round 2. I was so disappointed abd to top it off our host put in writing on out receipt CASH TIP. The music was Spanish that was in totation since we got there. I will not recommend.

I celebrated my birthday with a group of about 20 people and everything was absolutely amazing. The Host, Lilian and our waitress, Juliany were beyond accommodating, friendly and excellent service. The food was delicious. The bartender made me the best Lychee Martini ive had in the Heights, she was super nice and everything drink was on point. A special thank you to the manager and the team for an excellent experience. I loved the restaurant and look forward to going again.

Budda Kitchen and Bar is the newest hidden gem in Washington Heights! Only been open for about 7 months but Its small and intimate setting makes it the perfect place to come by yourself or party it up with your friends. They offer a happy hour that lasts from 4-10 and has great options from $8 cocktails and $8 appetizers. I got the guava margarita, chicken tacos and the rock shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce. The guava margarita a 10/10! The flavor wasn't too sweet and blended well with the tequila. It wasn't just a syrup bottom where I had to mix the drink, as they shook that bad boy up in the shaker and poured a juicy margarita that had me feeling like I was in the tropics. The chicken tacos were good but I'll give them a 6/10. They came in a hard shell that was too hard and some parts tasted stale. The chicken was juicy and tender and blended well with the sauces and vegetables they had in it. The Rock Shrimp was to die for! The sweet chili sauce was a great mix of sweet and spicy and with every bite you could you just wanted more. The crunch on the shrimp was perfect and it was so juicy which made it even more delectable. This place is a 9/10 for me!

Went to try this place out and we were impressed by the food, service, and music! Awesome vibe would come again!