craft or buddakan for b-day celebration

[jacquline]

i know that craft and buddakan are completely different, but i am looking for opinions of fellow chowhounds out there in terms of which restaurant you would recommend for a b-day celebration of 8-12 friends. i've been to craft and LOVE, never been to buddakan. thanks!

[jakew8]

Having been to both, and preferring the food at Craft, I'd still vote for Buddakan. They're both good choices b/c they're both family-style (to an extent), but I think that Buddakan is more festive (read: loud) and they can accomodate a large group more easily.

[Villeny]

so totally different. Only been to Buddakkan in Philly,thought the food was great Asian. Craft is one of my favorite restaurants in NY! If you're any more than 8 go to Budakkan, otherwise I'd choose Craft.

[jacquline]

is there a particular reason that you suggested if we are more than 8 go to buddakan? i know that for craft, any reservations over 8 people, i'd have to speak with a manager for "special" accomodations, whatever that is....

[cfrick004]

Went to Buddakkan last Friday and loved it....the food was great and pretty reasonably priced and the place is really interesting (huge compared to the one in Philly).