Buddakan or Buddha bar ?

Im looking for somewhere for celebration joint 30th %26amp; 40th meal and drinks. Somewhere with lively atmosphiere, hip, good music\dj and somewhere that can stay for drinks after food, rather than just a restuarant. Been recommened both Buddakan and Buddha bar ? Bit worried that they might be places where everyone is too worried about how they look to enjoy themselves. Any preference or other ideas ?

Buddakan or Buddha bar ?

Both of those would be good. Is there a group of you, or is this just a couple? If the former, I%26#39;d also consider the Stanton Social, which is a very hip small-plates restaurant. You can get more information, see menus, and read reviews at www.menupages.com

Buddakan or Buddha bar ?

I haven%26#39;t been to Buddah Bar, but I have been to Buddakan and really like it a lot.

The space is really incredible although the bar was packed.

If you do go try the Edamame Dumplings.

I%26#39;ve been to Buddha Bar, but not Buddakan. Definitely a place with lots of out-of-towners and people are very friendly. I%26#39;ve met people from Dubai, England, France, Brazil, etc. there. Bring a camera to take a picture of the 20%26#39; buddha inside the place.

Went to Buddha Bar on my trip at the beginning of March. Is a beautiful restaurant - it certainly looks great but we found the staff rather rude as they seemed more concerned about looking good than providing a good service. That said, I can%26#39;t fault the food and it would the venue would suit a special occasion but just be prepared for rather slow service.

Thanks all, have booked at buddakan now. so fingers crossed. Stanton Soclial looks good to, so will try to fit a visit in there as well.

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