Budacai Menu – Raleigh, NC

Type : Restaurant

Location : Raleigh, NC

Budacai – an arena of peace and harmony.

Peace is the state of contentment, while harmony is the ability to be at peace with others.

Here at Budacai, we strive to bring close those who seek contentment from the feelings of full bellies and quenched thirst.

Our food consists of the favorite snack cuisines across most of Asia,
and our tea skillfully crafted from real ingredients by our professional bobaristas.
We are the first ever boba restaurant in North Carolina that serves alcohol with our tea.

Come and be part of our history as we strive as pioneers through the new age of bubble tea.

Asian specialties & bubble tea offered in an informal destination with a take-out option. Based on 402 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Budacai 27601

Address:
120 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: (919) 803-4005

Website: http://budacai.com/

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Hours

Saturday 12–9 PM
Sunday 12–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 12–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–9 PM

Menu

Bao
Pork Belly Bao (2 Baos)
Two folded steamed buns stuffed with braised pork belly and cucumber lined with hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce.		 $10.50
Bulgogi Bao (2 Baos)
Two folded steamed buns stuffed with Korean marinated flank steak and kimchi with scallions and a speckle of sesame seeds.		 $10.50
Lemongrass Tofu Bao (2 Baos)
Two folded steamed buns stuffed with lemongrass tofu and pickled carrots and daikon.		 $10.50
Katsu Bao (2 Baos)
Two folded steamed buns stuffed with Japanese fried chicken and cabbage slaw.		 $10.50
Vietnamese Grilled Pork Bao (2 Baos)
Two folded steamed buns stuffed with marinated grilled pork and pickled carrots and daikon.		 $10.50
Budacai Bao (4 Baos)
One of pork belly, bulgogi, grilled pork and katsu chicken. No substitution.		 $19.50
Banh Mi
Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi
Lemongrass tofu, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread.		 $9.50
Avocado Banh Mi
Avocado, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikons, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread.		 $9.50
Pork Belly Banh Mi
Braised pork belly, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread.		 $11.50
Vietnamese Grilled Pork Banh Mi
Marinated grilled pork, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread.		 $11.50
Bulgogi Banh Mi
Korean marinated flank steak, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread.		 $12.50
Traditional Banh Mi
Vietnamese ham, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots & daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread.		 $9.50
Vietnamese Pulled Chicken Banh Mi
All white meat pulled chicken with Vietnamese mayo, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrots & daikon and lettuce. 		$10.50
Bowls
Bulgogi Bowl
Korean marinated flank steak and kimchi. Given a choice of streamed white rice, vermicelli rice noodles or organic spring mix as a base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $18.00
Katsu Bowl
Japanese fried chicken and steamed veggies (broccoli, bok choy, and carrots). Given a choice of streamed white rice, vermicelli rice noodles or organic spring mix as a base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $17.00
Mixed Veggies Bowl
Sauteed veggies. Given a choice of streamed white rice, vermicelli rice noodles or organic spring mix as a base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $17.00
Pork Belly Bowl
Braised pork belly and steamed veggies (broccoli, bok choy, and carrots). Given a choice of streamed white rice, vermicelli rice noodles or organic spring mix as a base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $18.00
Lemongrass Tofu Bowl
Lemongrass tofu and sauteed veggies. Given a choice of streamed white rice, vermicelli rice noodles or organic spring mix as a base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $17.00
Vietnamese Grilled Pork Bowl
Marinated grilled pork and pickled carrots and daikon. Given a choice of streamed white rice, vermicelli rice noodles or organic spring mix as a base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $18.00
General Tso’s Chicken
White meat chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, red chili, sesame seeds, and broccoli.		 $17.00
Kimchi Fried Rice
Fried Rice with homemade kimchi, sesame seeds, nori and a fried egg.		 $19.00
Soup Bowls
Bulgogi Soup Bowl
Korean marinated flank steak, kimchi and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $19.00
Katsu Soup Bowl
Japanese fried chicken, steamed veggies (broccoli, bok choy and carrots) and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $18.00
Pork Belly Soup Bowl
Braised pork belly, steamed veggies (broccoli, bok choy and carrots) and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $19.00
Mixed Veggies Soup Bowl
Sauteed veggies and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $18.00
Fried Tofu Soup Bowl
Fried tofu, sauteed veggies and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!.		 $18.00
Pho Tai
Beef noodle soup, sliced beef flanks, pho noodles, cilantro and scallions. On the side: mint leaves, jalapenos, bean sprouts, onions and lime. Add beef meatballs for an additional charge.		 $17.00
Tom Yum Soup
16oz hot and sour Thai soup with tomatoes, mushrooms, kafir lime leaves and lemongrass with a choice of chicken or shrimp (+2) protein.		 $9.00
Snacks
Bulgogi Nachos
Korean marinated flank steak, kimchi, beans, pickled jalapenos, melted cheese on top of nacho chips and sprinkled off with scallions.		 $16.50
Crab Rangoon (4 Pieces)
Four wonton wrappers stuffed with shrimp, cream cheese, crab stick and scallions. Uncustomizable.		 $9.50
Popcorn Chicken
White meat chicken, house special batter, fried basil and a side of white sauce.		 $9.50
Togarashi Fries
Homemade fries with Japanese spices.		 $7.50
Pandan Waffles
House batter mixed with coconut milk.		 $7.50
Japadog
Japanese hotdog, mayonnaise, teriyaki sauce and nori seaweed.		 $7.50
Beef Bulgogi Hot Dog
All beef hot dog topped with beef bulgogi, kimchi, scallions, mayo and sesame seeds		 $10.50
Fresh Summer Rolls
Avocado Summer Roll (2 Rolls)
Two rolls of fresh avocado, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cilantro and mint wrapped neatly in rice paper with a side of peanut sauce.		 $9.50
Fried Tofu Summer Roll (2 Rolls)
Two rolls of fried tofu, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cilantro and mint wrapped neatly in rice paper with a side of peanut sauce.		 $9.50
Shrimp Summer Roll (2 Rolls)
Two rolls of shrimps, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cilantro and mint wrapped neatly in rice paper with a side of peanut sauce.		 $9.50
Fried Spring Rolls
Pork Spring Roll (2 Rolls)
Pork, onions, garlic, taro, carrots and glass noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Uncustomizable.		 $8.50
Mixed Veggies Spring Roll (3 Rolls)
Mixed veggies, onion, garlic, taro, carrots and glass noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Uncustomizable.		 $8.50
Milk Tea
Banana Milk $5.00
Black Milk Tea $5.00
Jasmine Green Milk Tea $5.00
Oolong Milk Tea $5.00
Thai Milk Tea $5.00
Matcha Milk Tea $5.50
Lavender Milk Tea $5.00
Rose Milk Tea $5.00
Taro Milk Tea $5.50
Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea $6.00
Honeydew Milk $5.00
Strawberry Milk $5.00
Wintermelon Milk Tea $5.00
Brown Sugar Milk
This drink includes Boba as a topping.		 $6.25
Strawberry Banana Milk $5.00
Coconut Milk Tea $5.50
Fruit Tea
Dragon Fruit Tea $6.00
Lemon Lime Tea $5.00
Lychee Tea $5.00
Mango Tea $5.00
Orange Tea $5.00
Passion Fruit Tea $5.00
Peach Tea $5.00
Red Guava Tea $5.00
Strawberry Tea $5.00
Watermelon Tea $5.00
Winter Melon Tea $5.00
Strawberry Lemonade $5.00
Honeysuckle Tea
This drink includes Basil Seeds and Herbal Jelly as toppings.		 $5.00
Kumquat Tea $5.00
Slush
Dragon Fruit Slush $7.00
Lychee Slush $6.00
Mango Slush $6.00
Orange Slush $6.00
Passion Fruit Slush $6.00
Red Guava Slush $6.00
Strawberry Slush $6.00
Strawberry Mango Slush $5.50
Taro Milk Slush $6.00
Watermelon Slush $6.00
Orange Creamsicle Slush $6.50
Mangonada $6.50
Edamame
Tokyo Edamame
Steamed soybeans mixed with sea salt.		 $6.50
Saigon Edamame
Steamed soybeans mixed with basil, sea salt and peppers.		 $7.50
Desserts
Caramel Flan
Sweet flan drizzled in caramel made in-house.		 $7.50
Okinawan Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Made in-house from real sweet potatoes from Okinawa, Japan. Includes boba with this dessert.		 $7.50
Salads
Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Shredded rotisserie chicken, shredded cabbage, red onions, cilantro and fried shallots with ginger dressing on the side.		 $13.50
Fried Tofu Salad
Fried tofu, shredded cabbage, red onions, cilantro and fried shallots with ginger dressing on the side.		 $12.50
Mixed Greens Salad
Fresh organic spring mix and carrots with ginger dressing on the side.		 $9.50

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Reviews

Han Stw
Stopped by as part of a group to get bubble tea. I ordered the mango matcha milk tea with the regular tapioca pearl/boba. The boba was not bad, and the drink itself was decent. However, I could not really taste the mango part, which was disappointing. Another person in the group tried the golden boba and he did not really like it, so it’s probably better to stick with the regular boba.

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Freyja the Witch
It’s really really pretty inside and it was pretty crowded. I was really excited for my food to come out but when it did, it all kinda tasted off? I tried the pork belly bowl and crab rangoons and also ordered a taro tea. The cream cheese in the rangoons tasted really gross for some reason, and the pork belly was dry and not soft and tender like when you make it at home. I will say the taro tastes really good but the milk was too creamy for me. Definitely a bit overrated for the price.

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Mirelys Colon
This used to be one of my favorite spots to get boba and eat at, but recently the food prices have gone way up and the portions feel smaller than before (Bao used to be $7 and now it’s 9-something). Their online and in-store menus all have different prices, so you don’t really know what you’re paying till you order it.

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Ashley Hart
Ok so I really wanted to like this place. I ignored the other reviews that said overpriced and underwhelming so please believe the reviews.

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JOSEPHINE
My husband really wanted a slushy after walking around downtown Raleigh. With a simple Google search, we found Budacai. He ordered the mango & let me have a taste, it was so refreshing & in this heat, perfect!

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Jonathan Havener
Extremely mid.

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Darius D
So working the night shift here downtown and after staring at this place for the last few months I decided to give it a go. Man, I wish I could of talked myself out of it.

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Samantha Tran
Budacai Boba Bar Bites, located in downtown Raleigh is the newest boba tea bar that features bar drinks and appetizers. The décor is fantastically decorated with Dragon Ball theme. The giant Monkey King statue is amazing and the artwork surrounding the walls is phenomenal. Upstairs level is a nice lounge where you can eat and chill with your friends. Be sure to take advantage of the selfie station with selfie lighting to take pictures of you and your friends.

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Erin Glosser
Parking isn’t fun around here but the place itself always satisfies. Classic drinks and selection of tasty foods. Love the brown sugar milk tea but it goes quick/isn’t always available.

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Felicia Yarborough
Enjoyed the tagaroshi fries and a bowl…the flavors were excellent. The watermelon tea takes a bit of time to get use to…the basil seeds and some other herb (that tasted like lavender smells) add a strong floral note.

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