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Buddakan - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Buddakan - Philadelphia

$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Nery Hernandez

From the OpenTable editors: Buddakan is Philadelphia royalty. Legendary restaurateur Stephen Starr opened the pan-Asian hotspot in 1998, and nearly three decades later it's just as packed as ever. A giant golden buddha statue in the center of the massive dining room will frame a meal that might include edamame dumplings, lobster fried rice, and shrimp bao buns. Toast your companions with a pick from the excellent sake selection.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 574-9440
  • Website
    http://www.buddakan.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Buddakan is the perfect venue for corporate or social events. Whether you want to take over the entire facility, overlook the action or be in the midst of it, there are many options for groups to experience Philadelphia’s most highly sought after dining destination.
  • Location
    325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Neighborhood
    Old City
  • Cross street
    Between 3rd & 4th on Chestnut
  • Parking details
    We are happy to be offering Valet Parking again! There is also a garage on 4th Street, Bourse Parking, as well as on street parking in the area.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 11,332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Asian

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buddakan in Philadelphia is a culinary gem known for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." With a lively atmosphere, it's perfect for celebrations or a night out. Standout dishes include the lamb chops and sea bass. Despite occasional noise, the "impeccable service" and vibrant ambiance make every visit memorable.

11,332 Reviews

  1. Q

    Miami

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I've dined at Buddakan on multiple occasions. The food is always good along with the friendly service; however, 1 dislike how the restaurant handled a particular situation. There were guests who disrupted the dim-light ambience with this huge flash light-object that was used to take pictures for long durations of time. Not only did this flash ruin the vibe, it also caused me to have a slight headache due to light sensitivity. The very bright light being in close proximity just ruined our experience amidst my sister's BDay dinner. It was practically a photo shoot, which was inappropriate to the point that other neighboring guests were also complaining. The restaurant staff mentioned that the flash light crew was addressed. After the warning, they did not care to turn off the light 'nor were they escorted out due to their disruption. Allowing an unpleasant experience to occur for multiple guests, just for two guests to have a bright-light photo shoot is absurd. I'm starting to think the restaurant lost its elegance. Wow!!

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  2. Brooke

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant!!! Love the food, excellent service.

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  3. Denice

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Food! Service! Ambience! 10/10!

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  4. Nancy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lively and festive atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Food was delicious, beautifully presented and plentiful. Service was excellent.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and food was outstanding in overall quality, taste and presentation.

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  6. Vahideh

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food as usual. Service was slow this time which is extremely atypical. The drinks were wonderful, i love lychee martinis. The waitress was very attentive. Always recommend as a must go while in Philadelphia or NYC.

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  7. Kenneth

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buddakan never disappoints. We went there for my wife’s birthday tonight, and had an amazing time. The food is always fantastic in our server was spot on. We highly recommend.

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  8. Peter

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As always, it was just phenomenal from start to finish. Service was impeccable, but every single thing we had was unbelievably delicious.

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  9. Sue

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was the right temperature and tasted amazing as well as arrived quickly!

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  10. Carol

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, incredible staff/service. One of the consistently best restaurants in Philadelphia.

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FAQs

Buddakan - Philadelphia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 574-9440.

Buddakan - Philadelphia is rated 4.7 stars by 11332 OpenTable diners.

Buddakan - Philadelphia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buddakan - Philadelphia

325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 3rd & 4th on Chestnut
  • Neighborhood
    Old City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We are happy to be offering Valet Parking again! There is also a garage on 4th Street, Bourse Parking, as well as on street parking in the area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.buddakan.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 574-9440
  • Private party facilities
    Buddakan is the perfect venue for corporate or social events. Whether you want to take over the entire facility, overlook the action or be in the midst of it, there are many options for groups to experience Philadelphia’s most highly sought after dining destination.

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