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Buddakan - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Buddakan - Philadelphia

$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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Experiences

  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year on February 8th. Our chefs have been working hard to create a tasting menu that will honor tradition and celebrate the year of the snake. We will also be featuring the Penn Lions Dance Troupe during our brunch. We will also be offering some our favorite dishes and some additional brunch items. You may now book online or call the restaurant at (215) 574-9440 to speak with a member from our team.
    Lunar New Year Celebration Photo

Menu

Buddakan - Philadelphia's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 11,483 people are saying

Buddakan - Philadelphia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 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 offers an "always a vibe" dining experience with "top tier" food, service, and ambiance. Guests rave about the "exceptional" food and attentive service, making it a favorite spot for celebrations. The restaurant's inventive dishes, like the rock shrimp bao buns and Peking duck, are "shared delights." Buddakan consistently delivers "fantastic" meals, making it a "Philly gem" and "worth returning to" for its enduring quality and vibrant atmosphere.
11,483 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it here, the food was amazing and portions were reasonable. I’ll definitely be back!

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  2. JeffK VIP

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always. Service over the years went a bit down. One of four chairs was visibly very dirty with crumbs of some sort. Personally, I had to switch the chairs between tables to be seated. Food and drinks are good as always. Problem arises when they bring everything in one swoop. Salads and edamame come after hot bao bans and dim sums to a point when there's no space on the table and every guest starts to shuffle plates in a hurry to make space. Been going there for couple decades since the very opening. Hope they improve.

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  3. Audrine

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a vibe! Food, service and ambience is top tier. I have to visit once a month!

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  4. Shawn VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambiance. Really enjoyed dinner.

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  5. Caroline

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to celebrate my mother's birthday at Buddakan. The service was outstanding + attentive despite it being such a busy night. The food was exceptional! For appetizers we shared spicy rock shrimp bao buns, caesar salad, and chicken and ginger dumplings. For the entree my family enjoyed the cashew chicken, whole peking duck (which was HUGE), and the char grilled aged beef. All meals were shareable. We loved how well the whole staff worked together to attend to us as guests. The manager on staff truly did leave a nice ending mark on our experience. I've been coming to Buddakan for years, and happy that after so many years it's still a great experience.

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  6. Anna

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. Love the ambience too. We asked them to turn down the music a bit, and they did, which was refreshing.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buddakan is a favorite for the person we were celebrating. Half of our party were first timers and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our server was very attentive to our multiple allergies and gave us good advice about which dishes could be modified to accommodate. Highly recommend.

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  8. VDEvans

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great food experience and it never misses

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  9. Christine

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was wonderful It was the first time for us at Buddakon and he made it a very easy experience for us . The food was outstanding and unique, so many different flavors. Something for everyone. The vibe in the restaurant was very hip . We brought a guest from out of town and he couldn't get enough of it .

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  10. Malinda VIP

    Philadelphia33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening out. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious.

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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 4.8 stars by 11483 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

Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
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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