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  "slug": "buddakan",
  "name": "Buddakan",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/buddakan",
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  "cuisine": "Asian",
  "neighborhood": "Chelsea",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "9 private event spaces; full buyout available; customizable menus",
  "description": "Buddakan's dramatic dining room transforms group celebrations into theatrical experiences, where towering Buddha statues and flickering candlelight create an atmosphere that's both intimate and grand. The restaurant's nine private spaces offer everything from cozy alcoves for small teams to expansive rooms that can host major corporate events, all while Chef's customizable Asian menus ensure your group discovers bold flavors from Korean short ribs to inventive sushi presentations. Whether you're planning a client dinner in Chelsea or a milestone celebration, the combination of Stephen Starr's signature design flair and seriously accomplished pan-Asian cuisine makes every group gathering feel like an occasion worth remembering.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.4,
  "reviewCount": 5932,
  "address": "75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA",
  "phone": "212-989-6788",
  "website": "https://buddakannyc.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7422143,
    "lng": -74.0046814
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 5:00 to 11:00 PM",
    "Friday: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 4:00 to 11:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": null,
    "servesBrunch": null,
    "servesLunch": null,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/buddakan-2.jpg",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups of 8 to 12 book birthdays, team dinners and corporate parties here, often on shareable tasting menus.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe a dramatic main dining room reached by staircases, plus upper level tables and a communal table seating about 30 to 40.",
      "Tasting menus are reported at about $110 and $130 per person; one group of 10 booked a la carte family style with no prix fixe required.",
      "Parties of 7 to 12 report being seated in the regular dining room rather than a separate private room.",
      "An events manager handled a company holiday party; reviewers advise booking at least a week ahead."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Handles parties of 10 to 12 with shareable, family style dishes",
      "Tasting menus at set per person prices simplify large group ordering",
      "Dramatic dining room makes celebrations feel like an event",
      "Managers step in to fix problems and add birthday desserts"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Loud room; communal table felt exposed and noisy to one group",
      "Seating varies a lot; upstairs tables disappoint compared to main room",
      "Private events can cut service short for other large bookings"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinner",
      "team dinner",
      "corporate party",
      "bachelorette dinner",
      "group dinner"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}