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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 108 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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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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
  • 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.
  • 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 11,315 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

NoiseModerate

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.

11,315 Reviews
  1. Rochelle

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven’t been here in awhile & was excited about going. Ordered our regular meals ( calamari salad -good, shrimp bao buns- good, wasabi filet- just ok- though my husband ate it all because he was hungry, wasabi mashed potatoes- VERY SALTY- sent back & given plain mashed potatoes which were a bit salty but I just ate them, sea bass- good, & wok gai lan- not seasoned well like I’ve had in the pass but ate it. So, overall it was good, but some bumps in the road that may cause us to question our annual New Year Eve dinner.

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  2. Haiden

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to eat will definitely be coming back

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  3. RaeNa

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so fresh and tasty and the waiter was informative and very helpful. I will b coming back here again I highly recommend this place anyone for any occasion.

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  4. Rich

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were great. Music was too loud and just noise. Boom boom boom all night

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  5. auraavi

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Little got upset with the one dish. Otherwise the experience is always good.

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  6. William

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal was excellent. Everything - dumplings, entrees to donuts was incredibly tasty.

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  7. Alexandria

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience! Crab fried rice and shrimp lo mein were absolutely delicious!

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  8. Chitrali

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service! Our server Larry went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable!

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  9. Kathleen

    Philadelphia

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our two entrees were delicious. Dumpling appetizers were fantastic. The dim sum donuts were over the tpo delicious. The noise level is to high. Very difficult to have a conversation.

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  10. Cecilia

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was the best we have all had in a long time! He did an excellent job? 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 4.7 stars by 11315 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 108 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
  • 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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