Fat Buddha

Cocktail bar · East Village ·

Fat Buddha

Cocktail bar · East Village ·

Korean-American fusion eats, hip hop music, and late-night cocktails

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212 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 Get directions

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Fat Buddha - Review - East Village - New York - The Infatuation

"Pre-COVID, I could always count on Korean-American Cliff Cho’s Fat Buddha on Avenue A for Friday or Saturday night drinks, old school hip hop, and a curated rotation of DJ’s. Although Fat Buddha is where I’d typically go for drinks on a night out, the food menu is also incredible and filled with Korean-inspired dishes, like the Buddha bao buns with bulgogi beef wrapped in a pillowy bao bun and drizzled in gochujang and garlic mayo, and the kimchi jungle fries - a pile of fries topped with bulgogi beef, bacon, kimchi, cheese, and scallions. Because of the pandemic, the indoor space is still currently closed, but they offer their food menu to-go via their website." - Izzy Chen & With Warm Welcome

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/fat-buddha

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Fat Buddha

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Fat Buddha

Trent B.

Google

I had my birthday celebration here. The atmosphere was just what I needed from the norm. All ethical backgrounds mingling together loved it. My friends own this establishment so that was a plus. The wings were top notch along with the dumplings. The staff was amazing. The drinks were great. The name has changed to Hidden Tiger they just has to update there Google search. This place is highly recommended. Thank my brothers

Phil P.

Google

Great bar with solid food. The wings here are really delicious. Staff isn’t the friendliest but the music makes up for it. Decent happy hour specials and conveniently located on 14th Street and Avenue A. It usually gets busy later in the evening. Try the Buddha Beer. The Passionrita is also real nice.

Marygrace S.

Google

Cool little spot to hear hip hop music and get some drinks. Great service and chicken wings top notch 👌 👍 omg!! SOOOOOO FREAKING GOOOOOD!😋

Freddie B T.

Google

Satisfactory place. I went for the happy hour. The sliders was what I ordered and they were tasty. I also ordered the lychee martini. They were quaint and ok. For 6 not bad. Couldn't imagine ordering them outside of happy hour. No way. One was made horribly and super weak and one was made really well. Two were okay. It being happy hour made this whole thing passable. Service was cool and the food was tasty. I would return tho.

Ronald Wilson (Bronxvinylfunk, on I.

Google

Cozy spot, good music. I wished they made this general cho dish with white meat. Drinks are strong The incense they use is,,, intoxicating. lol I caught a set from Maseo from De La soul. A mixed genre set. The Female bartenders were helpful. The dude with beard wasn't. That's kool. I'm into ladies helping me anyway.

Joe E.

Google

Only stopped in for a few drinks. Hip-hop heavy playlist, but enjoyably so. Very quiet on a Wednesday during happy hour. Not the cheapest happy hour around, but glasses were clean and the place did not smell like bar cleaner. FTW! I will definitely come back and try the food.

Patrick O.

Google

Oh fat budda. I've been coming here for years. Its my to-go local bar. They serve great food before 10pm and its not your typical bar food. Its good korean/fusion type food. Go early for food and happy hour. If you dont like a large crowd i would not recommend going on a thurs-sat late night. Also they have a cover on fri-sat after a certain time. I love the staff here. Theyre all friendly. The music is also good.

Michaela R.

Google

Accommodated my large group last minute, staff was super friendly, took our orders quickly, and the drinks were great. Let us take up the couch and standing room in the back. Was perfect spot for barhopping on my birthday, and was fun to be able to take my out of town friends to a speakeasy. They gave me an extra drink since it was my birthday too! Thank you so much for having us! Will be back and will be recommending!