Such a cool place to stop for a bite. The menu is ENORMOUS so those with foodie FOMO, look out. We…read moreskipped the soup dumplings based on other reviews and instead went for the dumplings in chili oil and pork buns. The buns could have been more filled but we loved the pillowy exterior. The dumplings were great, and I put the leftover oil on everything else! For mains the string beans were crispy and slightly charred, with excellent flavor. My husband got the beef with macadamias which was a surprise and he ate every bite. His only complaint was he wished for smaller bites of meat. I got one of their specialties which had multiple proteins including pork, chicken, beef, and shrimp. I liked it very much but with the chili oil it really sang. We were too full for dessert but had such a lovely time. I do wish the server had come a bit more times, especially after the food was dropped off because I would have loved more chili oil!

Went here after work with a reservation. Not too crowded and tables were far enough apart…read more Drinks were a good price. Must get the cauliflower & the rice cakes!! You can skip the soup dumplings here.

13 years in a row, and Buddakan still manages to make it feel like our very first visit--in the…read morebest possible way. Celebrating our anniversary here has become a cherished tradition, and every year the experience is just as memorable as the last. A very special thank you to Fatima for once again welcoming us with such warmth, grace, and genuine hospitality. You have a remarkable gift for making guests feel truly valued and at home. Thank you as well to Monica for helping make our evening so special. Your kindness did not go unnoticed. We feel incredibly fortunate to celebrate this milestone at a place that consistently exceeds expectations. Many blessings to both of you, and thank you for creating another unforgettable anniversary for us. We can't wait to return. The food was incredible! The vibe is special!

The quality of the food, particularly the desserts, was relatively good. We did the tasting menu…read morenumber 2 and particularly enjoyed the rock shrimp appetizer and the black pepper beef entree as well as the dessert sampler. The pacing of the meal for the quantity of food received seemed very rushed, and we didn't really have a chance to relax and enjoy any of the courses. However, the quality of the experience was a complete disaster particularly for the price. Clearly, the packed restaurant would disagree, but for the four of us anyway, we would not return. It started with the check in process at what felt like a long hotel front desk with multiple, self important hosts and hostesses overseeing your entrance to the cavernous bar/waiting area. One problem is the noise is so deafening that you can't really hear what they say to you but we check in a few minutes early and waited obediently in the bar area chatting. After about 30 minutes (15 after our reservation time), and watching numerous parties large and small who arrived after us be seated by the hostesses wandering through the dimly lit space who peer quizzically and ask your name, my husband went to ask for an update. (We joked that those vibrating lighted buzzers alerting when your table was ready would have been super helpful, but it was amusing to watch while we waited). It was clear they somehow lost track of us as she had him repeatedly spell our (not unusual) name. Anyway, after that, within 10 minutes after that we were taken downstairs to our seats (but not before standing awkwardly in the large dining area near packed tables waiting while our table was cleaned). Server with a heavy accent was kind and mostly helpful so none of this is on him. The busser who managed to spill half a pitcher of cold water on my husband's back, soaking his shirt and jacket and barely apologizing, is a whole other story. We managed to get a glass of his mediocre Cabernet comped for the experience. If I sound annoyed, I guess I still am. I had high hopes for a fun and tasty experience in a cool part of the city and it just wasn't.

We picked this placed not really knowing anything about it. Later on, I saw a video that mentioned…read moreit was on the top 4 rated Korean BBQ spots on Beli. We ordered the marinated package not expecting anything. We have our list of places where we love marinated short ribs or ribeyes. Boy, were we surprised when we took our first bite without any seasoning, as suggested by our server. The cut on the meat made it very tender and the seasoning was on point. This blew away whatever notion we had of good marinated meat. It was spectacular to say the least. Even though our server jumped from table to table, he was very informative and attentive. Service from the other staff was also good. When our banchans were running low, they asked if we wanted more. We love our banchans and usually have to ask, but not here. They treat you like family. It was also our first time to have lotus root, it was phenomenal. The place is impressive, good ventilation. Let me say, this gave a whole new meaning to Korean BBQ for us. This is now our favorite spot for KBBQ. Thank you!

Although the meat quality is among the best in the city, after visiting more than a dozen times, we…read moremay not come back. The service is very poor, almost like a cafeteria. The server tried to cook all of the short ribs as quickly as possible, which meant the meat was cold by the time we ate it. This happened right after we specifically asked her to cook the pieces one by one. On top of that, she took the bones at the end, and when we asked for them back, she only brought back two out of the four. There was no apology or explanation. She simply went back to cooking. We also were not served water until we asked twice. It is a shame that a place with such excellent meat quality is held back by such poor service. To top it off one of the two bathrooms was clogged.

Ambiance (5/5): The establishment is extremely ornate and decorated in theme from top to bottom. I…read morelove how much detail and elegance they put to each room (not to mention the 16-foot buddha statue in the main dining room!) Be aware that the lighting is dim and the background noise is loud! The front bar room is so loud that you have to shout with your guest. Our party of 6 was seated in a tiny booth which we had to ask for an additional chair to accommodate us. Service (5/5): We were able to get someone's attention to order and we were refilled on water often. The food was organized by appetizers and entrees that arrive all at the same time. The wait between ordering and food felt reasonable to short. The waiter also specified that certain dishes quantity (i.e. potstickers) could be increased to accommodate our party size for an extra cost. Food (5/5): TLDR; every dish was honestly SO good; I was surprised and will rank the items by 'must get' to skippable: Short Rib Bao Bun (3 pc): The short rib was so tender and flavorful. The bao bun was soft. The sauce was thick and worked well with the short rib. Pork Potstickers (5 pc): I preferred this over the lobster and scallion dumplings. The exterior skin is pan-fried with a nice glaze, hint of truffle. The bite was umami from the creaminess of the Parmigiano Reggiano. Chicken Satay (3 pc): The 3 pieces of chicken were relatively large, very tender, seasoned well. They were well complemented with the peanut sauce that is worth keeping to dip into other things! Don't sleep on the side of spicy cucumber salad, which was so well balanced in tartness and flavor. Pad Thai: This is one of the best Pad Thai I've ever had! The flavors are bursting, with a balance of sweetness, nuttiness from the peanuts, and tartness from a squeeze of lime. Peking Duck for 2: This dish is definitely more than enough for our party of 6 and appeared to be a half serving of the whole duck. The duck pieces are pre-cut for us to self-assemble into the wraps (not the usual bao bun but like thin tortilla wraps). I think I counted 8 wraps? Triple Pork Fried Rice: The rice has a lot of depth and generous chunks of pork. The rice is thicker than regular jasmine with a more chew which I liked. Dragon Tail Spare Ribs: Although this has a nice flavor, handling with your fingers makes them super sticky for your whole dining experience. The restaurant should give out wet towelettes if this dish is ordered!! Meat was tender and easy to chomp off the bone. Tuna Tartare: A small quarter-sized tartare dollop is served atop a small cube bread. The fish was fresh, presentation was beautiful. Was hoping for more tartare for the price point but it was very good. Overall, the dish was not filling so would skip if the party is hungry. Lobster and Scallop Dumplings: Great flavor with reasonable chunks of meat inside. Just preferred the potstickers a lot more! Bok Choy: Pieces were chopped in half and cooked with a nice crunch. Topped with something that gave it more texture. The garlicy taste was forward (in a good way). Rainbow Roll: While it was fresh and the individual pieces were large in portion, this felt like any other sushi roll. Skip this! Side of White Rice is $9?! That's theft and is skippable The amount of food ordered was probably a little more than what we needed but glad we ordered as many as we did.

This restaurant has such a beautiful atmosphere. I was truly amazed by the giant Buddha altar and…read morefelt very peaceful paying my respects. I especially loved how it was placed elevated above the floor -- it gave such a calming and respectful feeling. Even with the hustle and bustle, the place still felt relaxing and serene. As for the food, it was decent. We ordered a few different chicken dishes since we don't eat pork or fish, so our options were a bit limited. One thing that did make me feel uncomfortable was the hallway near the downstairs bathroom where a picture of a Buddhist monk in saffron robes was displayed. Personally, I felt it was not the most respectful placement. Overall, I still enjoyed the experience and would love to come back again to see the beautiful giant Buddha.

I arrived from Oregon late, and was interested in something quick for dinner before heading to my…read morehotel -- alas the food cart that I hoped for was not available. So Red Sorghum beckoned. It has a nice interior and I suspect may get busy during peak hours, although I was able to slip in at the bar just fine. I tried the Lucky Coin tofu. It was good! It was a bit spicy for my palate, though I'm glad I stuck with it. Be sure to order it with rice -- they initially served it without, and it definitely needs it.

Pros: delicious spicy food! (Do not bother coming if you don't like spice)…read more Cons: they charge for rice SPICY!!!! Which is perfect for me!! We had the lucky coin tofu and the mala squid and chives (not pictured because I forgot lol) I loved the texture each and it made a great combo. The only con is that they charge for rice, which to me is a very cheap move. You know that nobody is going to eat this without rice! Why are we charging? My local takeout Chinese doesn't charge, so why should an upscale restaurant charge? I've been meaning to come to this place for a while and was not disappointed! The service was great. My friend wanted an IPA, but they ran out of the beer. She asked for a recommendation and the server ended up going to the kitchen and specifically finding an IPA for her. I had a sip and it was quite good! The restaurant was beautiful with lots of space! The seats were very comfy. I appreciate how they actually gave us good seats. Usually, restaurants will put you in the corner even if it's a full restaurant because it's convenient to them.

I was pleasantly surprised by Spice Symphony. We went on a Saturday night, and even though it was…read morebusy, it didn't feel chaotic . The simple, clean decor gives the restaurant a really nice vibe. For starters, we ordered Papadum and the Spinach Chaat. I was impressed by both. The Spinach Chaat had a perfect crisp and packed a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend it. For my entree, I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan. Loved the chicken - it went so well with the naan. For dessert, we shared the Rose Kulfi which was really good. The service here was outstanding. The manager kept checking in to make sure we were happy. Would totally return!

I had been aware of Spice Symphony for some time, and I finally got DoorDash to my hotel while at a…read moreconference in NYC. I the jackfruit biryani, the garlic spinach, and the randoori wings. I was blown away by both the jackfruit and spinach dishes - fresh, very flavorful, appropriately spicy, just plain delicious. The wings were OK - I loved the spiciness and tanginess of the tandoori marinade sauce, but they weren't sufficiently crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Overall, Spice Stmphony is now a go-to for when I'm in Midtown East - can't wait to eat at the brick and mortar establsishnent!

Been here couple of times. Great atmosphere and you see chef's medals and photos on the walls…read more Food is great. This time we had takeout and they packed it very neatly as seen with saran wraps- a nice touch to prevent spilling. Food tasted great, especially the chili and preserved eggs. Definitely worth a visit when you are in the area.

The food is really good. We got the dry beef pot and it was flavored very well. The only thing is…read morethere was this weird spice or pepper in there that when you bite into it is not a great experience. I think that they should remove those after seasoning. Overall, the spice level was really good. I really enjoyed the spring rolls. They tasted very fresh and the string beans where also very fresh and crispy and flavored very well. Portion sizes are good and the staff is very friendly. I do recommend.

Nice Chinese hotpot place with great service here! They also offer bbq, but we didn't try it this…read moretime. Maybe next time when we visit NYC.

I'm not someone who typically writes dramatic reviews, but this experience was extremely…read moredisappointing. I stopped by for the complimentary birthday meal that I've enjoyed here for the past several years. In the past, if you came in on your actual birthday, you could receive the birthday meal even if you were dining alone. I've always tipped 20%+ based on the full menu value and have also dined at your restaurants as a paying customer on many other occasions. When I arrived, a supervisor at the front told me the policy had changed and said I should have checked the website beforehand. I pulled up the website on the spot and showed her that it had not been updated to reflect the new policy. She acknowledged that the website was inaccurate, but simply shrugged. I politely explained that I had checked the website before making the trip and that it should be updated to avoid situations like this. Her demeanor then became noticeably dismissive. Being turned away on my birthday after commuting there and looking forward to dinner was unnecessarily frustrating and, frankly, felt a bit petty.

Great noodles! Had yakisoba noodles with chicken, udon noodles with steak and chicken pad Thai. All…read more3 were solid choices. Quick service!

It's a strong 3-3.5. They are a small hole in the wall place. They are quick and polite…read more The food is just fast food level quality at reasonable prices. I got their special for the day fried rice with steak. My daughter got a chicken pad thai and my husband got a make your own dish (rice, beef, onions, and vegetables). My daughter said the pad thai was exactly what she wanted. She was surprised by the amount of chicken they included and although it looked small, it was filling. My fried rice was bigger than I expected and was also pleasantly surprised by the amount of meat they included. My husband was also satisfied with his meal. It wasn't the best meal I've ever had but it was quick, hearty, and reasonably priced.

Review is specifically for the jjajang myeon. If you are in the K-town area, they are having a…read morespecial in May for $1 if you post to social & tag them. Orders are one per person and must be dine in only. Time frame for deal is 12pm-4pm. Happened to be in K-town and was looking for something on the lighter side to eat & saw the ad on the window. I was seated at the front of the restaurant and ordered. The noodles come with a side of daikon radish and kimchi. Noodles are not a heavy meal, it won't leave you completely full, but that's just what I wanted. Ensure you mix the sauce and noodles well to get flavor and add the side dishes and it was good. This is a great deal. There is also a full menu of other items as well. Make sure you tip the staff. They were quite attentive. Cash for this deal only.

Love this Korean Chinese food spot. The noodles have such a good chew and I can't find another spot…read morearound the area with such quality Jjajangmyun. The sauce coats the noodles well and I always finish my bowl. Food is very consistent. Been here several times already. The service is pretty quick and you get the basic kimchi and yellow radish side dishes which you can't really go wrong with. Unlimited hot tea or water which is great. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dim lighting, good amount of space. The place has been around for a while so there is a worn feel but it's homey. When in ktown and craving Korean Chinese, this is the spot to go to!