Buddakan
Restaurant · 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States · United States
★ 4.4 on Google · 5,874 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 15, 2026 · 56 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
999 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.4★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.3★
- Flagged
- 6%
- Coverage
- 17%
All reviews shown by Google
943 examined reviews
56 of 999
999 of 5,874 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Buddakan offers a stunning, upscale atmosphere with dramatic interior design that creates a memorable vibe for celebrations and group dining. While many praise the flavorful dishes, standout dumplings, and attentive service, others note inconsistent food quality, high prices, and lengthy wait times for reserved tables.
+ Repeated strengths
Atmosphere and Decor
Reviewers frequently praise the restaurant's stunning architecture, moody lighting, and grand, movie-like aesthetic.
1 supporting review
4★ · 2024-07-07
Atmosphere very chic. Dimsum sampler was a hit at our table.
Dumplings
The edamame dumplings and oxtail dumplings are widely highlighted as exceptionally delicious menu items.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2024-07-06
What a spot! Celebrated our son's birthday! The edamame dumplings, oxtail dumplings, and chili rock shrimp make a great trio!
Service and Hospitality
Many reviewers highlight welcoming, attentive staff and management who go out of their way to accommodate special celebrations.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2026-04-17
This place is stunning. Great happy hour with plenty of space in the bar area. It is huge! Been around a ling time and only now discovered it. Looking forward to a date night, plenty of vegetarian options which can be a struggle. Highly rec...
− Repeated complaints
Reservation Wait Times
Reviewers frequently complain about significant delays in being seated despite having advance reservations.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-08-18
Not worth the wait. We have attempted this restaurant twice now. Once for my partners birthday and the other time was for dinner post our wedding. Both times they failed to deliver on the service and the food. Both times we had to wait fo...
1★ · 2025-01-31
I had an 8 PM reservation at Budalan and arrived at 8:03 PM, only to be told to wait in the lounge. I ended up waiting there for 50 minutes, despite having a reservation. When I asked how much longer it would be, they couldn’t give me a cle...
Noise Levels
Multiple guests report that the dining areas are extremely loud and crowded, making conversation difficult.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-08-18
Very lound and cramped inside, felt like a sardine. I couldn’t hear my own thoughts, and not possible to have a conversation due to the amount of noise. You end up screaming over all the people that are screaming around you. Took at least h...
4★ · 2026-03-22
Really great find. Food was excellent, atmosphere buzzing, really busy but great vibe. Its not cheap but its a popular New York restaurant so its also not surprising. Booking a table looks to be a must
Inconsistent Food Quality
Some diners feel certain entrees are bland, overly salted, or not worth the high price point.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2024-08-01
Mediocre food and even more mediocre service. I’ve been here once before and had a decent experience (though the service was just as mediocre then). With the restaurant week menu, it’s not even worth a visit. Apart from the Shrimp entree, I...
2★ · 2024-09-14
The FOOD was NOT worth it. The food was very basic and Americanized. Too much soy sauce, bland and no spices. For the prices I am very dissatisfied and disappointed. The crab fried rice was dry and had no crab. The noodles were so bad. So d...
Good for
- Birthday celebrations and special occasions
- Large groups looking to share family-style plates
- Date nights seeking a dramatic, upscale atmosphere
Avoid if
- You prefer a quiet, intimate dining room for easy conversation
- You are on a strict budget or looking for high value
- You dislike waiting past your scheduled reservation time
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jul ’24 | 43 | 2 |
| Aug ’24 | 41 | 3 |
| Sep ’24 | 51 | 3 |
| Oct ’24 | 42 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 41 | 4 |
| Dec ’24 | 49 | 3 |
| Jan ’25 | 55 | 7 |
| Feb ’25 | 38 | 2 |
| Mar ’25 | 47 | 3 |
| Apr ’25 | 30 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 39 | 2 |
| Jun ’25 | 46 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 50 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 31 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 26 | 0 |
| Oct ’25 | 28 | 1 |
| Nov ’25 | 49 | 5 |
| Dec ’25 | 52 | 5 |
| Jan ’26 | 38 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 32 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 41 | 4 |
| Apr ’26 | 28 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 53 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 35 | 3 |
| Jul ’26 | 14 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 54 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
You go here for the great hall / last supper vibes. Great food too, just know what you’re stepping into. On the pricier end, but it matches the ambience and vibes. If you book here, ask for this table. There are many rooms in the restaurant and I fear many seating locations don’t capture the beauty...
- Davis Ping ★★★★★ 2025-12-15 suspicion 86
- Randy Patel ★★★★★ 2026-03-29 suspicion 86
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 54 remaining flagged reviews.
Joey M
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-07-02
The cauliflower cheese balls...to die for!!
Daniel Schoch
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2024-07-13
It’s the worst place to go in NYC!
Jose Simons
1 review
★★★★★
2024-08-12
Tati Ubagai
1 review
★★★★★
2024-08-20
Max Silverman
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-08-31
The service was ok got the order wrong the first time it took about 4 other people to make ot right. The food was great very good. For me it was very loud.
Elizabeth Drebin
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-09-05
Alexandros C. Argyriou
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2024-09-08
Really terrible experience. Even with reservation, the waiting is 1 hour with terrible management of the sitting process. Highly not recommend.
Jaya Sharma
1 review
★★★★★
2024-09-15
Macy T
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2024-11-10
horrible service and the food is awful. very rude and snobby.
Abdulwahab Alwheeb
1 review
★★★★★
2024-11-19
Report generated Jul 15, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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