The shining star of the Stephen Star empire, Buddakan is where the celebs go to see and be seen when they come to town. Along with Striped Bass and The Palm, it's on the short list for local power brokers and those-in-the-know. (Let's exclude such chain restaurants as Morton's and Smith & Wolenski, shall we? After all, if we wanted to go to a chain we could go to Applebees.)
What gives with Buddakan? The fantastic food, first and foremost. As with his other restaurants, Starr has painstakingly obtained the finest chef and allowed him to assemble a kitchen staff second to none. The dining experience is superlative as a result. Second is the decor (featuring a giant golden Buddha overlooking the dining room).
Buddakan is a true dining destination.