your go-to cds for the perfect lounge vibe sound like this: buddha bar v.1, buddha bar v.2, buddha bar v.3 (and so on). which brings us to the latest version of the paris restaurant set to open this april, buddha bar new york.

not to be confused with the other big restos in the hood. this buddha's been a parisian staple for quite some time. mais oui, you can expect the same drop-dead big buddha décor (this time by didi pei), and ambient dinner music (d.j. sam popat). as for la carte, chef keith matsuoka turns out french asian food: seared foie gras with tempura maitake, scallops with vanilla sauce, and the such.

the 15,000 square foot outpost includes two dining rooms, a pagoda room, a sushi bar, a cocktail bar, and a lounge. each has its own eclectic mix of antique buddhas (of course) imported from thailand, paris, and india.

plus, you'll be able to add a new buddha bar soundtrack (v.8) to your playlist.

and the restaurant to your reservation list.

buddha bar
25 little west 12th street
between 9th
and washington
212.647.7314


www.buddhabarnyc.com