Asian specialties & bubble tea offered in an informal destination with a take-out option.
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.
4.3 – 343 reviews $$ • Restaurant
Menu
| Budacai menu | |
| Budacai – Bao | |
| Pork Belly Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with braised pork belly and cucumber lined with hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce. |
$8.50 |
| Bulgogi Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with Korean marinated flank steak and kimchi with scallions and a speckle of sesame seeds. |
$8.50 |
| Lemongrass Tofu Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with lemongrass tofu and pickled carrots and daikon. |
$8.50 |
| Katsu Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with Japanese fried chicken and cabbage slaw. |
$8.50 |
| Vietnamese Grilled Pork Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with marinated grilled pork and pickled carrots and daikon. |
$8.50 |
| Budacai Bao (4 Baos) One of pork belly, bulgogi, grilled pork and katsu chicken. No substitution. |
$16.00 |
| Budacai – Banh Mi | |
| Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi Lemongrass tofu, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$8.50 |
| Avocado Banh Mi Avocado, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikons, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$8.50 |
| Pork Belly Banh Mi Braised pork belly, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$10.50 |
| Vietnamese Grilled Pork Banh Mi Marinated grilled pork, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$10.50 |
| Bulgogi Banh Mi Korean marinated flank steak, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$10.50 |
| Vietnamese Pulled Chicken Banh Mi All white meat pulled chicken with Vietnamese mayo, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrots & daikon and lettuce. |
$8.50 |
| Traditional Banh Mi Vietnamese ham, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots & daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$8.50 |
| Budacai – 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!. |
$16.00 |
| 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!. |
$15.00 |
| 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!. |
$15.00 |
| 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!. |
$16.00 |
| 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!. |
$15.00 |
| 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!. |
$16.00 |
| Kimchi Fried Rice Fried Rice with homemade kimchi, sesame seeds, nori and a fried egg. |
$13.00 |
| General Tso’s Chicken White meat chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, red chili, sesame seeds, and broccoli. |
$16.00 |
| Budacai – 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!. |
$17.00 |
| 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!. |
$16.00 |
| 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!. |
$17.00 |
| Mixed Veggies Soup Bowl Sauteed veggies and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!. |
$15.00 |
| Fried Tofu Soup Bowl Fried tofu, sauteed veggies and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!. |
$15.00 |
| 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. |
$7.00 |
| Pho Tai Beef noodle soup, sliced beef flanks, pho noodles, cilantro and scallions. On the side: mint leaves, jalapenos, bean sprouts, onions and lime. |
$17.00 |
| Budacai – Snacks | |
| Bulgogi Nachos Korean marinated flank steak, kimchi, beans, pickled jalapenos, melted cheese on top of nacho chips and sprinkled off with scallions. |
$14.00 |
| Crab Rangoon (4 Pieces) Four wonton wrappers stuffed with shrimp, cream cheese, crab stick and scallions. Uncustomizable. |
$8.00 |
| Popcorn Chicken White meat chicken, house special batter, fried basil and a side of white sauce. |
$9.00 |
| Pandan Waffles House batter mixed with coconut milk. |
$7.00 |
| Togarashi Fries Homemade fries with Japanese spices. |
$6.00 |
| 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 |
$9.50 |
| Pork Dumplings (5 Pieces) Five steamed Pork Dumplings and a side of dumpling dipping sauce. |
$8.50 |
| Budacai – 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. |
$8.00 |
| 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. |
$8.00 |
| 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. |
$8.00 |
| Budacai – Fried Spring Rolls | |
| Pork Spring Roll (2 Rolls) Pork, onions, garlic, taro, carrots and glass noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Uncustomizable. |
$7.50 |
| Mixed Veggies Spring Roll (3 Rolls) Mixed veggies, onion, garlic, taro, carrots and glass noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Uncustomizable. |
$7.50 |
| Budacai – Edamame | |
| Bangkok Edamame Steamed soybeans mixed with spicy chili garlic. |
$6.50 |
| Tokyo Edamame Steamed soybeans mixed with sea salt. |
$6.50 |
| Saigon Edamame Steamed soybeans mixed with basil, sea salt and peppers. |
$6.50 |
| Budacai – Desserts | |
| Caramel Flan Sweet flan drizzled in caramel made in-house. |
$6.50 |
| Okinawan Sweet Potato Cheesecake Made in-house from real sweet potatoes from Okinawa, Japan. Includes boba with this dessert. |
$6.50 |
| Budacai – Salads | |
| Vietnamese Chicken Salad Shredded rotisserie chicken, shredded cabbage, red onions, cilantro and fried shallots with ginger dressing on the side. |
$12.50 |
| Fried Tofu Salad Fried tofu, shredded cabbage, red onions, cilantro and fried shallots with ginger dressing on the side. |
$11.50 |
| Mixed Greens Salad Fresh organic spring mix and carrots with ginger dressing on the side. |
$8.50 |
| Budacai – Milk Tea | |
| 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 |
| Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea | $6.00 |
| Taro Milk Tea | $5.50 |
| Honeydew Milk | $5.00 |
| Strawberry Milk | $5.00 |
| Brown Sugar Milk This drink includes Boba as a topping. |
$5.50 |
| Wintermelon Milk Tea | $5.00 |
| Strawberry Banana Milk | $5.00 |
| Coconut Milk Tea | $5.50 |
| Banana Milk | $5.00 |
| Budacai – 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 |
| Strawberry Lemonade | $5.00 |
| Winter Melon Tea | $5.00 |
| Honeysuckle Tea This drink includes Basil Seeds and Herbal Jelly as toppings. |
$5.00 |
| Raspberry Tea | $5.00 |
| Kumquat Tea | $5.00 |
| Budacai – Coffee | |
| Caramel Macchiato | $5.50 |
| Vietnamese Coffee | $5.50 |
| Vietnamese Egg Coffee | $6.50 |
| Budacai Latte | $5.00 |
| Budacai – 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 |
| Mangonada | $6.50 |
| Orange Creamsicle Slush | $6.50 |
| Budacai – Bao | |
| Pork Belly Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with braised pork belly and cucumber lined with hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce. |
$8.50 |
| Bulgogi Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with Korean marinated flank steak and kimchi with scallions and a speckle of sesame seeds. |
$8.50 |
| Lemongrass Tofu Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with lemongrass tofu and pickled carrots and daikon. |
$8.50 |
| Katsu Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with Japanese fried chicken and cabbage slaw. |
$8.50 |
| Vietnamese Grilled Pork Bao (2 Baos) Two folded steamed buns stuffed with marinated grilled pork and pickled carrots and daikon. |
$8.50 |
| Budacai Bao (4 Baos) One of pork belly, bulgogi, grilled pork and katsu chicken. No substitution. |
$16.00 |
| Budacai – Banh Mi | |
| Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi Lemongrass tofu, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$8.50 |
| Avocado Banh Mi Avocado, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikons, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$8.50 |
| Pork Belly Banh Mi Braised pork belly, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$10.50 |
| Vietnamese Grilled Pork Banh Mi Marinated grilled pork, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$10.50 |
| Bulgogi Banh Mi Korean marinated flank steak, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots and daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$10.50 |
| Traditional Banh Mi Vietnamese ham, pate, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickled carrots & daikon, lettuce, cucumbers and jalapenos stuffed in white bread. |
$8.50 |
| Vietnamese Pulled Chicken Banh Mi All white meat pulled chicken with Vietnamese mayo, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrots & daikon and lettuce. |
$8.50 |
| Budacai – 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!. |
$15.00 |
| 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!. |
$14.00 |
| 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!. |
$14.00 |
| 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!. |
$15.00 |
| 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!. |
$14.00 |
| 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!. |
$15.00 |
| General Tso’s Chicken White meat chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, red chili, sesame seeds, and broccoli. |
$14.00 |
| Kimchi Fried Rice Fried Rice with homemade kimchi, sesame seeds, nori and a fried egg. |
$12.00 |
| Budacai – 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!. |
$15.00 |
| 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!. |
$14.00 |
| 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!. |
$15.00 |
| Mixed Veggies Soup Bowl Sauteed veggies and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!. |
$13.00 |
| Fried Tofu Soup Bowl Fried tofu, sauteed veggies and egg noodles in meat broth soup base. Consider adding a fried egg for +$1!. |
$13.00 |
| 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. |
$15.00 |
| 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. |
$7.00 |
| Budacai – Snacks | |
| Bulgogi Nachos Korean marinated flank steak, kimchi, beans, pickled jalapenos, melted cheese on top of nacho chips and sprinkled off with scallions. |
$14.00 |
| Crab Rangoon (4 Pieces) Four wonton wrappers stuffed with shrimp, cream cheese, crab stick and scallions. Uncustomizable. |
$8.00 |
| Popcorn Chicken White meat chicken, house special batter, fried basil and a side of white sauce. |
$9.00 |
| Togarashi Fries Homemade fries with Japanese spices. |
$6.00 |
| Pandan Waffles House batter mixed with coconut milk. |
$7.00 |
| Japadog Japanese hotdog, mayonnaise, teriyaki sauce and nori seaweed. |
$7.50 |
| Pork Dumplings (5 Pieces) Five steamed Pork Dumplings and a side of dumpling dipping sauce. |
$8.50 |
| Beef Bulgogi Hot Dog All beef hot dog topped with beef bulgogi, kimchi, scallions, mayo and sesame seeds |
$9.50 |
| Budacai – 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. |
$8.00 |
| 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. |
$8.00 |
| 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. |
$8.00 |
| Budacai – Fried Spring Rolls | |
| Pork Spring Roll (2 Rolls) Pork, onions, garlic, taro, carrots and glass noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Uncustomizable. |
$7.50 |
| Mixed Veggies Spring Roll (3 Rolls) Mixed veggies, onion, garlic, taro, carrots and glass noodles with a side of sweet chili sauce. Uncustomizable. |
$7.50 |
| Budacai – Edamame | |
| Bangkok Edamame Steamed soybeans mixed with spicy chili garlic. |
$6.50 |
| Tokyo Edamame Steamed soybeans mixed with sea salt. |
$6.50 |
| Saigon Edamame Steamed soybeans mixed with basil, sea salt and peppers. |
$6.50 |
| Budacai – Desserts | |
| Caramel Flan Sweet flan drizzled in caramel made in-house. |
$6.50 |
| Okinawan Sweet Potato Cheesecake Made in-house from real sweet potatoes from Okinawa, Japan. Includes boba with this dessert. |
$6.50 |
| Budacai – Salads | |
| Vietnamese Chicken Salad Shredded rotisserie chicken, shredded cabbage, red onions, cilantro and fried shallots with ginger dressing on the side. |
$12.50 |
| Fried Tofu Salad Fried tofu, shredded cabbage, red onions, cilantro and fried shallots with ginger dressing on the side. |
$11.50 |
| Mixed Greens Salad Fresh organic spring mix and carrots with ginger dressing on the side. |
$8.50 |
| Budacai – Milk Tea | |
| 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. |
$5.50 |
| Strawberry Banana Milk | $5.00 |
| Coconut Milk Tea | $5.50 |
| Banana Milk | $5.00 |
| Budacai – 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 |
| Raspberry Tea | $5.00 |
| Kumquat Tea | $5.00 |
| Budacai – Coffee | |
| Caramel Macchiato | $5.50 |
| Vietnamese Coffee | $5.50 |
| Vietnamese Egg Coffee | $6.50 |
| Budacai Latte | $5.00 |
| Budacai – 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 |
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Contact Budacai
Address: 120 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 803-4005
Website: http://budacai.com/
Hours
| Saturday | 12–9PM |
| Sunday | 12–9PM |
| Monday | 12–9PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9PM |
| Thursday | 12–9PM |
| Friday | 12–9PM |
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