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The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant

Name: The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
Price range: $$

New York, United States

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About this place

A kosher vegetarian restaurant in Chinatown, very popular even among non-Jewish diners. Kosher certification: Locally supervised - confirm certification details with the restaurant.

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Supervision varies (OU, OK, Kof-K or a local vaad) — check the certificate posted at this location

Cuisine

Chinese vegetarian

Address

Chinatown, near the Manhattan/Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY

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Last updated: 2026-08-23

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