The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant

“Incredible service and great options for strict diets ​I had a wonderful experience at The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian. I am on a very strict, zero-sodium diet, which usually makes eating at Chinese restaurants impossible. The hostess and kitchen staff were incredibly accommodating. They took my restrictions seriously and prepared a delicious custom dish of stir-fried fresh vegetables, tofu, and white rice with absolutely no soy sauce, salt, MSG, or pre-made sauces. The food was fresh, clean, and safe for my needs. It’s rare to find a restaurant so willing to customize for its guests. Highly recommended”

“I really enjoyed it. I ordered curry chicken and omg, the chicken was so tender. I felt the urge to ask how they make their soy so tender!!! I had a side of rice for that and honestly, it was a little dry. I also ordered the noddles with soup and it was ok, the bbq meat was the highlight of that dish- I wish it had more veggies. But udon noodles are my favorite,so I enjoyed it. I also had de cheesecake and was so creamy and not overly sweet, i liked it too! Good size portions.”

“Wow what an absolutely delicious meal!! We had planned to visit this place when we looked at Chinatown from the UK before our visit and it did not disappoint. We were welcomed with a pot of complimentary Green Tea which was really appreciated given it was -5C outside. We ordered a Low Mein, Sweet & Sour ‘chicken’, the Buddah noodles and another noodle dish and all 4 were sublime. Good size portions, fresh vegetables, all delicious and with very different tastes. The service was attentive and friendly, we asked to tip and were told it was included - we managed to get them to rebill with a bigger tip as we were paying by card and they were so appreciative. 1 star deducted for atmosphere as walking through Chinatown there were so many intricately decorated places with lanterns etc - but really if you’re a veggie / vegan (or just like good food) this is the place to eat 👌 Go there and try it!”

“A clean and bright restaurant for vegetarian dishes. These type of food quality is more than I expected from Chinatown. The prices are comparable to meat-eater dishes that you find in a traditional authentic Chinese restaurant. The roast pork & crispy pork dish is kind of a rip-off; the crispy pork is a piece of bread instead of tofu or bean curd.”

“I always have such a pleasant experience here. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always smiling and making you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. The food is nice, warm and satisfying. (I do have to say the sesame chicken batter was extremely thick and tasted like a fried donut which I didn’t love.) One thing I do want to mention respectfully is the bathroom. Unfortunately, it often smells strongly like urine, and not in a way that seems like someone just used it, it smells like it has been stuck on the floor for a while. It’s very unpleasant to experience right before a meal. Because the bathroom is such a small space, I think it would really benefit from a deep reset…removing everything, fully disinfecting, and then checking and cleaning it regularly throughout the day. I’m sharing this because the people and the food are truly wonderful, and this small improvement would make the overall experience match how great everything else is.”