BODAI 菩提 Vegan

Vegetarian & Vegan in New York, New York

4.5 (46)

Category	Vegetarian & Vegan · Chinese restaurant
Address	135 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022
Area	New York, New York
Phone	(917) 463-7997
Google rating	4.5 (46)

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	5–11 pm
Wednesday	5–11 pm
Thursday	5–11 pm
Friday	5–11 pm
Saturday	5:30–11 pm
Sunday	5–11 pm

About BODAI 菩提 Vegan

Bodai is the first and only Chinese vegan restaurant in the United States to offer a tasting menu. Bodai Restaurant is uniquely presented in the style of a traditional quadrangle ancient architectural complex and is crafted with passion by Master Guo Wenjun. The vegan cuisine at Bodai Restaurant upholds the health-conscious philosophy of "following nature's way, seasoning with plants, and embracing nature food."

Located at 135 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022, BODAI 菩提 Vegan operates as a vegetarian serving New York in New York. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as chinese restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

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The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 5–11 pm. It is closed on Monday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach BODAI 菩提 Vegan at (917) 463-7997; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is bodainyc.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews, which is a strong result for a vegetarian in New York and suggests consistent service.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

NYC2026 2 months ago

This restaurant and tasting menu are a hidden gem that deserve more recognition! Meticulously designed dishes that showcases classic Chinese flavors (while all vegan!) and unique ingredients, beautiful space that transports you to another time, and our wonderful server was so knowledgeable and kind in taking us through the experience. Highly recommend and look forward to returning for their seasonally rotating menu!

Julia Cassandra 2 months ago

As good as any Michelin restaurant- this place deserves more of a following!! Every course was delicious and it was a nice change to have a tasting menu that didn’t take 3 hours. Each course was brought out right after we finished the previous, which I really appreciated. Beautiful interior of the restaurant too. Great night out!

Tracy M 3 months ago

We really enjoyed the experience: food was tasty; every plate was beautifully presented. The service was fantastic. I really like its decor from furnitures to table menu packaging a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely return for the next seasonal menu.

Verena Erhart 7 months ago

Looking for a unique dinner in Midtown? Bodai is a hidden oasis transporting you straight to China. Their 9 course tasting menu offers a unique dining experience which reminded me of some restaurants I’ve been to in China (which were much bigger, however). If you love mushrooms, you’re in for a treat - most courses feature them, which I loved! The courses have unique names as well and my favorite was “Bodhi Buddha jumps over the wall”, a velvety soup with various mushrooms and an incredibly deep flavor. The restaurant is very small and intimate. Presentation was absolutely stunning, each dish served on a plate/bowl more beautiful than the previous one. You have to pay when you reserve on Tock and it’s 99$ per person, which is absolutely fair for this experience. There’s one aspect I did not like: the crazy high drink prices. A glass of wine or a beer is 24$, so we both stuck with water (especially given that the options weren’t that interesting to me). Teas were also very expensive (and I prefer not to drink caffeine at night). Overall, I’d definitely recommend you check it out - and maybe get a drink at the Waldorf before or after to make a night out of it (and yes, that m

lawyer.traveler.dreamer 11 months ago

Check out my I G lawyer.traveler.dreamer for more footage of our experience. Bodai in Midtown Manhattan offers a rare and memorable dining experience. The restaurant blends Buddhist philosophy with royal vegetarian cuisine inspired by the Qing Palace. It was my first time trying a full vegetarian tasting menu, and I was impressed by how flavorful and creative every dish was. The mushroom dishes stood out the most, especially the Stichotas japonicus with cucumber sauce, the pan-seared boletus with green millet, and the Nepal mushroom quinoa with pepper sauce. Each course felt balanced and intentional—low oil, low sugar, and focused on natural taste. Even traditional dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and zhajiang noodles were reimagined beautifully. The dessert, called “Nectar of the Core,” was light and refreshing. Dining at Bodai feels like a calm, thoughtful journey through color, texture, and flavor. If you’re looking for an elevated vegetarian meal in NYC, this is worth a visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is BODAI 菩提 Vegan located?

BODAI 菩提 Vegan is at 135 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022, in New York, New York. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is BODAI 菩提 Vegan?

BODAI 菩提 Vegan is listed as a vegetarian and is also tagged on Google as chinese restaurant.

What are the hours of BODAI 菩提 Vegan?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5–11 pm; Wednesday: 5–11 pm; Thursday: 5–11 pm; Friday: 5–11 pm; Saturday: 5:30–11 pm; Sunday: 5–11 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is BODAI 菩提 Vegan open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 5–11 pm.

What is the phone number of BODAI 菩提 Vegan?

You can call BODAI 菩提 Vegan at (917) 463-7997.

How is BODAI 菩提 Vegan rated on Google?

BODAI 菩提 Vegan has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews.

Does BODAI 菩提 Vegan have a website?

Yes, the website of BODAI 菩提 Vegan is bodainyc.com (linked on this page).