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Buddakan - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Buddakan - Philadelphia

$31 to $50
Asian
325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today

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.

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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
  • 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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Menu

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

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What 11,487 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

    Good for special occasions

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buddakan in Philadelphia offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service" and "a vibe" that's both elegant and lively. Renowned for dishes like Miso Black Cod and Crispy Calamari Salad, it consistently delivers "phenomenal" flavors. Despite occasional noise, guests appreciate the "wonderful ambiance" and helpful staff, making it a favorite for celebrations.
11,487 Reviews

  1. DrCookie

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was well. We were not seated close to Buddha as requested.

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  2. Maria

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last night, my boyfriend and I dined at Buddakhan to celebrate my birthday. Lucky for us, it was a beautiful night in the city. Initially, we were seated by the bar, so we requested another table. The hostess graciously agreed to move us to another table with a better view of the Buddha. We were then seated at a corner table by the kitchen, which wasn't ideal either, but it was fine. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, attentive, and efficient. The meal itself was FABULOUS! It was probably the best meal I have had in a long time. We started with the Dim Sum sampler. My boyfriend preferred the Edamame dumplings while I favored the Szechuan pork dumplings. That was followed by the lobster fried rice, which is always delicious. For our entrees, he had the Sea Bass, which he enjoyed very much, and I had the grilled lamb chops with Mongolian barbeque sauce. They were out-of-this-world amazing! Even the little watercress salad with the spicy dressing and slivers of cucumber that accompanied it was unique and flavorful. Although we were quite full after that meal, we opted to order the Dim Sum donuts for dessert, which did not disappoint. They came with three types of dipping sauces: chocolate, ginger cream cheese, and a seasonal blueberry lavender (our favorite). The whole meal was wonderful, and we will definitely be returning in the near future!

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  3. Orissa

    Philadelphia42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was thee best! I’m sorry I cannot remember his name! Very attentive and professional! Oh and food was delicious as usual! Good job!

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  4. Sharon

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great and the Food was great as always.

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  5. Debra VIP

    Philadelphia31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buddakan is one of the BEST Restaurants anywhere!! It is Stunningly beautiful and the food is incredible!! The service is world class!! I have been more times than I can count and it never disappoints!!🥰🥰🥰

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  6. Matthew VIP

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I pushed back my reservation till 815 we didn’t even get seated for 20 min after my reservation and then puts us up stairs in the Conner where there was only empty tables around us. Besides that horrible experience the food was amazing and the waiter was just ok had him before not so attentive and took a while to get us our first drinks

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  7. Taylor

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, table was in a noisy location with heavy foot traffic and right next to the kitchen

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  8. Kathy

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very enjoyable experience. The hosts were very congenial when we arrived several minutes prior to opening. Our waiter was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions and made great suggestions!

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  9. Rob

    Miami3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful space, excellent food, and amiable service; sadly, diminished by the noise level

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  10. Melanie VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fabulous spot to celebrate my niece’s graduation from Temple-she was thrilled with the vegetarian selections and the celebratory sparkler in her donuts. Our wait person was GREAT. Thank you for a lovely evening.

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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 11487 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
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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