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Bodhi Kitchen

4.1 (78 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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N A.

Bodhi was such and amazing experience. The best food I've had at a restaurant in a long time. Everything was well curated the dishes were thoughtful, well seasoned, and portion size was great relative to the price. Our waitress was so sweet and patient. Overall amazing place.

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Sarah S.

This spot caught our eye from the outside, the overall looks and the menu! We went here for dinner on our vacation in Rehoboth. We stopped in about 1-2 hours before closing so when we were seated, they informed us of the last call timing for ordering food, dessert and alcohol. The lighting is dim and romantic for sure. The music was a vibe (we overheard it was just a "lounge" playlist but it was a good one! The lightning could have been better - it was a little flashy at times for dinner. When it was time to order, we were stuck between 2 appetizers and ended up taking the waiter's recommendation on the crab Rangoons and are so glad we did. Best we ever had in our entire lives. Made with real crab - makes all the difference! They were soft with a light outer crunch. Perfect consistency! 10/10! I ordered the Pad Thai (slightly less spicy) and I'm glad I did. Our waiter was very informative on how the spice scale here worked and we were appreciative of that! The only issue we had was that it seemed like due to coming later in the evening - the servers were kind of rushing everyone along. They were helping eachother bus tables, take checks, etc and in doing so ran our card for another tables check. The bartender was able to void it in time but they were not super apologetic about it. Again, they were very nice but I think their main concern was just getting out of there at a certain time. We had one of our best meals of the week here and will definitely visit again in the future.

Gerald S.

Too bad we can't eat the atmosphere in Bodhi Kitchen, Rehoboth Beach. It is the best part of the experience. Thereafter, the food on the "Asian Fusion" menu sounds great, but leaves much to be desired. More confusion, than fusion. Dumpling Special is a cool notion (why not save a few bucks?). But, when it arrives without ginseng slivers, nor a spoon for dripping the dark vinegar into the removed top knot to mix with the beef soup within the Xiao Long Bau, it becomes apparent skill is lacking in the kitchen. It doesn't help that these dough pouches are commercially bought and not made by knowing hands. The Singapore Black Pepper Crab bowl was sure Szechuan spicy enough, but had so little crab that my crustacean loving wife turned on her phone flashlight to find some. They were ground so small that they were nearly invisible, but could be slightly tasted by their mild sweetness. Just not enough substance to balance the other ingredients. My Cumin Lamb Ho Fun was likewise deep into the heat and looked good with the fat noodles mixed throughout. However, once again the kitchen's lack of deftness appeared with too many tough, stringy and fatty pieces of lamb that were unpleasant and overbore the generally decent quality of the rest of the dish. From my experience, that only happens when attention isn't paid to the texture of the meat when slicing. Cutting lamb against the grain is a no-no. So, even though I enjoyed the Moon Door entrance, the Bodhi (Enlightenment) name and all the on point Asian decor, it was disappointing that all that spirituality stopped at the kitchen door. 2.5 Shakyamuni-less Stars.

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Dan R.

"Can you show me the shine of your Japan? The sparkle of your China, can you show me? Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva" (Steely Dan) Bodhi Kitchen is an absolutely beautiful Asian restaurant in downtown Rehoboth Beach where you'll find their menu dotted with delicacies from Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam and Japan. When you walk in, the bar is right in front of you, and the two-level dining room is to your right. We sat in the upper level and the thing that struck me immediately was how pretty the room was. There were two kinds of hanging lantern-style lights, and some of them had flickering gold bulbs that resembled candlelight. It was a beautiful effect. The menu is a real tour-de-force with dishes like Peking Duck Tacos, Shaoxing Braised Duck Laab, Pork Belly Steam Bun, Braised Cumin Lamb Ho Fun, and Singapore Black Pepper Crab. In addition to all that, they have nightly specials like a "Curry Night", "Asian Street Food Night", or "Dim Sum Night" among others. We happened to visit on Dim Sum Night, so that's where we went on the menu. We ordered two of their Dim Sum specials - six Pork Soup Dumplings ($13) with ground pork, ginger, scallion, rice wine and pork broth, and a Dumpling Sampler ($17) with two each of Pork Belly and Kim Chi dumplings, Shiitake and Chinese Sausage Dumplings, and Szechuan Chicken Dumplings. I had the sampler and thought it was very good. The three varieties all delivered plenty of flavor, and the pork belly and Szechuan chicken dumplings also came through with their advertised heat from peppercorns, five spice and chili oil. Our server Paula was friendly and professional. All in all, Bodhi scored high in ambience, food, and service.

crab rangoons
Crystal Ann G.

Let me preface this by saying I'm Asian. I eat all types of Asian food alllll the time. This place is a NO GO if you're looking for something actually tasty and authentic. Limited menu. Not tasty. Not authentic. Super expensive. Decor is cool though. We're soup dumpling connoisseurs in my party, so when we got sad looking frozen dumplings with no soup in them, we were disappointed. You can just tell by looking at the pics other ppl posted. My sister had to spit it out too - yikes! They were slimy inside and had weird hard bits... Better off going with the microwaveable Trader Joe's soup dumplings. If you like soft, warm, wilted lettuce, then you'll probably like the Thai chicken lettuce wraps. And the mocktail was weird as hell - tasted like a cold sparkly ginger soup served in a bowl. I'll close it off with a funny saying my server said when I asked if they had Dr Pepper. "Apparently Asians don't drink Dr Pepper" lol

Ginger bliss
Ashley B.

I came in with a large party and the staff was very accommodating. The food selection was fair, but nothing too exciting. I was slightly disappointed by the flavors in several of the dishes that were ordered at our table, but it was fine. The Ginger Bliss cocktail was the highlight of my entire weekend! I wouldn't return for the food, but absolutely would for the wonderful cocktail!

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Party of two on Thursday did happy hour at the bar with Lincoln bartending lived the duck appetizer and off season curry dishes

Chicken pad Thai
Gabby T.

The updated decor of Bodhi is notable both in the exterior and interior of the restaurant. The interior lighting is moody, and modern seating has been added compared to the restaurant that previously occupied this space. Asian influences are seen throughout the decor choices. Our server was very outgoing and shared a lot of information about the menu and options available. He was very friendly, and I appreciated the attention to allergies and discussion of what could be gluten free on the menu as well as his recommendations of favorite dishes. The food itself was very fresh and hot. The pad Thai flavor is a bit different from most other restaurants, but it was tasty and a good portion size. I would be interested in returning to try other items on the menu.

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Mia C.

We finally were able to try this new restaurant in downtown Rehoboth. We were so happy we did! The ambiance is incredible, all of the wait staff were amazing, accomodating, attentive, and friendly! Our waiter gave us recommendations based on popular and delicious items on the menu. I recommend making a reservation online. We were lucky and got the last open table. It is comforting that they ask if the table has any dietary restrictions or allergies, too! My wife and I split a couple different dishes and we were satisfied with everything we received, from drinks to the main course! We ordered the soup dumplings as an appetizer, dan dan noodles, and Beijing Beef! We cannot wait to go back!!! Everything down to the BATHROOM was amazing!

Samantha H.

Stumbled upon a sign the morning before about a dim sum service, something we didn't expect at the beach and decided to give it a try. Got one of the earlier reservations (they are on open table which is always a plus for me). Seated promptly and was empty the entire time we ate there so we really got to soak in the experience. It's not classic dim sum in the sense that you have carts pushed around with food, but everything we had tasted AMAZING! The only dish we didn't enjoy was the dan dan noodle. It was thick udon noodles with scant sauce and virtually no flavor. Portions are appropriate for dim sum, but the price point was a little higher, that being said I did not mind given the attentive service, flavor and presentation. The ambience is very oriental/modern. I could see this being a great place to entertain guests or a place to sit down and eat food with family. Service was great! Prompt, informational, attentive, that being said we were the only ones eating there. It's pretty hidden, but exterior and interior are beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our time so much that I think we'll come back for the dinner or lunch service next time! Highly recommend!

Maria L.

Love the vibe of this place for lunch. Wasn't busy and had great service. Our waitress suggested the soup dumplings-- they were delicious!! Nom Nom. I loved dipping it in the hot chili oil. My friend ate them plain and they were still great! My friend and I also tried: Chicken lettuce wrap- we were told these were spicy, having two peppers next to it on the menu-- not the case, even my friend who doesn't have a high spice tolerance could eat them easily. Bang bang Shrimp bun- wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting especially since name bang bang is in the name of the dish. Pretty subtle bang.. Dan Dan noodles- I've had this dish many times in other restaurants and generally it is spicier which I love. I added the chili oil which gave it a more appealing spice level. The noodles were beautifully cooked! Singapore salted Shrimp- this dish kind of felt like an Asian twist on carbonara sauce. It had a mild creamy flavor. I had to add chili oil to this as well to give it more heat. I'd like to come back for drinks and dumplings ! Might be a fun spot to check out for brunch on Sunday for the $23 menu.

Chicken Kimchi Fried Rice
Taylor G.

Bodhi in Rehoboth has a great vibe for drinks, but the food falls short. The cocktails were delicious, and the soup dumplings were decent, but the rest of the meal left a lot to be desired. I ordered the chicken kimchi fried rice, mostly because I couldn't swap the jasmine rice with noodles in the Mongolian beef dish. The chicken was tough and dry, and the fried egg arrived five minutes after the rest of my plate. My dish was also the last to come out, about five minutes after everyone else's at the table. The food was overly salty and lacked any authentic pan-Asian flavor. I'd skip the food and just enjoy a drink at the bar if you visit.

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Excellent food, always consistent. Great service, great drinks and ambience. We love this place.

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The Dan Dan noodles, cumin lamb noodles are delicious!! Great cocktails are so well crafted and delicious

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Food was really good and we had Paola who recommended well. We will be back! The soup dumplings were the best I've had.

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I don't get it. Food is ok and really expensive. Been there 3 times. I think the area is desperate for some real ethnic food.

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Amazing ambiance, great service, and the food was some of the best Asian food I've had!! Will be coming back again

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