Fat Buddha
(Now Closed)Bar and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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AmateurConciergeNovember 12, 2017You come for the hip hop but you should probably be eating what are actually the best wings in the east village
Anthony ReyesMarch 26, 2015I love this place for the old school Music and the friendly and cool bartenders..! The only downside is that is small and tends to form a line outside when crowded.. 5 dollar cover after 10 go early!
Connie ChiuAugust 24, 2014Come here is you want to dance to hip hop and throwbacks. Happy hour drink and deal is good. Lychee martini and kimchi backs! Not cool when there's cover but that's when you know the dj is good
Fat Buddha has quickly become one of my favorite afterwork happy hour spots. Especially on Wednesdays. Bartenders and mgmt are cooler than the other side of the pillow. An East Village gem.
Fee ODecember 6, 2014Wine, beer, alcohol, good korean fusion bar food, great music (pop/hip pop), not too crowded, great with friends, easy access to anywhere else in East village
A L E XJuly 19, 2015The food here is wonderful and the happy hour special is something you don't want to miss. Music gets live and can get crowded.
Guillaume GâteauDecember 15, 2013Fat Buddha had an awesome staff, good music and a cool vibe. I highly recommend it but advise to preface as the drinks are pretty expensive. Whatever you do, do not try the beer Cass!
Sean McKenzieSeptember 14, 2014This place rocks the 90s hip-hop like no other, with classic vinyls in the front window. Always killer music. The Korean tacos are ridiculously good. Go for it.
Tatiana Vasquez HerreraDecember 17, 2016Awesome dj's bringing amazing energy to it's always lit dance floor , food it's delicious! Good decor and private sofa; the coat check struggles.
JPOctober 26, 2015$5 cover but worth the money. Great DJs make it a fun place for a late night stop in. Be ready to dance
Love the staff, good food and drink specials. Plus it's a great scene/spot for dancing late night and for weekend games
Miguel AsseJune 1, 2014Awesome atmosphere, great food and music. Love the central island bar and the dance floor is spacious. Great spot!
Kitchen is open late. Love the cheap picklebacks, chicken wings, and 90s hiphop. I'm always here. $5 cover.
This place is really great! Watching World Cup 2014 matches and they serve free Fireball shots with every US goal!
- AmateurConciergeAugust 11, 2015Nothing special inside but the cocktails are New York cheap and the hip hop is banging! Follow their Instagram (@fatbuddhabar) for updates on legendary djs passing thru.
Jag FirerwalkerOctober 4, 2015Korean food, R&B music and more bouncer looking people than needed. The food definitly leaves your awake at night (not the good kind)
Village VoiceNovember 8, 2013Night owl? Don't worry, there's a great late night menu which should be paired with the unique lychee martini.
AditiDecember 5, 2016Amazing spot with good music, good vibes, good people and addictive dragon fries
New fave bar. Good music, good crowd, strong drinks. That's all I ever wanted
A college classic. Diverse crowd and good music. DJs don't skimp on the airhorns.
From my 21st birthday and now years later, never a time where I didn't have fun here. Kimchi backs and Kir royale ❤
Patrick HayesAugust 20, 2014Come on a weeknight and hang out with the bartenders. If you're lucky they might let you work the bar yourself
Ms HeleneFebruary 26, 2017Arrive around 9 to avoid a queue on Sat night. Skip the matcha martini which had clumps of matcha powder $14
Bethany TaylorMarch 8, 2016Bring a snack!!! It will take them FOREVER to get you your food, even if no one else is there!
Kortnee LeighJune 10, 2013Chrissy is an awesome bartender! Do a shot of Fireball Whiskey with her- you won't be sorry!
Marc MayerApril 26, 2015Want a whiskey? Want bibimbap? Want good DJs? Bingo. Check out the after work scene last Thursday of the month for Hella Dope.
SiettahOctober 19, 2014Great music all night! But the space to dance near the DJ is small and packed
Marilyn LopezApril 6, 2013All of the foods! So delicious. And really great music. They do this right.
buns. wings. happy hour. kimchi backs. old school hip hop for dayz.
Probably one of the friendliest bar staffs you'll ever meet top to bottom - bouncers included!
Jin is awesome! We love her so much that we'll come back more often!
So there's a lot of Asians up in here. And the music is bumpin' on Thursdays. Kim approved.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 598-0500
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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