Comments on: Buddha Bar: One Night Only [Invite to Boogie]

By: Monkeybanjo

Monkeybanjo — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:02:03 +0000

I tried the Buddha Bar in New York and had the same experience. Very expensive ’showy’ place with worse than mediocre food.

Poor vegetarian choice too…

By: catty

catty — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:43:36 +0000

I still stand by the fact that i couldn’t see what i was eating, but what I did consume tasted quite good. I went on the Toptable 50% off deal, and probably wouldn’t go without the discount! A bit pricey… or am I cheap??

By: Kang L.

Kang L. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:20:30 +0000

Helen – Ohh.. so Im so excited for your Japan trip Well, we both agreed on the sushi being good, Y hated the cod and was unimpressed with the beef and she liked the squid at first, before it got too salty. I think we should have ordered some steamed rice to balance things out. Y’s favourite was the noodles.

By: Helen @ World Foodie Guide

Helen @ World Foodie Guide — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:34:17 +0000

What I want to know is, did Y like the food?! For this price, I’ll be eating kaiseki dinners in Kyoto…

By: Kang L.

Kang L. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:29:16 +0000

Jonathan/Howard – Thanks! It was difficult taking in pictures in the dark though. Quite agree with both your assessments – drinks yes, food no.

Gourmet Chick – It was my first time in Buddha Bar, and I came away feeling mixed about it. I thought the venue and ambiance was nice, it was a nice place for drinks, but the low light & loud music prevented me from enjoying the food (especially the darkness). I think perhaps the ‘cool’ factor attached to the venue itself is a matter of taste, I thought it was alright, at the same time, I can see how others would see the fashion being abit dated. As for food, the mains I thought were so-so, definitely overpriced and should be avoided. On the otherhand, the sushi was surprisingly good but again overpriced. With such a high price on food, its almost as if the place is willing customers to order more drinks than food I guess.

By: Gourmet Chick

Gourmet Chick — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:15:49 +0000

I have only heard terrible things about the food at Buddha Bar – this is the first positive review I have read. It used to be very big in Paris but is now seen as a bit passé. As always your photos are fab though.

By: Howard

Howard — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:37:39 +0000

We have a few of these “trendy” joints here in Sydney, where you pay for the ambience and decor. Not surprised at the food prices, people need to eat so they might as well do it while they are there for the drinks!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:39:47 +0000

Love the first and second from last photos. Nice stuff. By the sounds of it they are in the drinks business rather than trying to cut the mustard as a restaurant.