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Buddakan - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Buddakan - Philadelphia

$31 to $50
Asian

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7:00 pm
Booked 111 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

  • Location
    325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone number
    (215) 574-9440
  • 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
  • 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

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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

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Menu

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

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What 11,465 people are saying

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

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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

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Buddakan in Philadelphia is a vibrant dining destination, known for its "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the Asian fusion cuisine, including standout dishes like the "crispy calamari salad" and "dim sum sampler." The atmosphere is energetic, though sometimes "loud," making it perfect for a lively night out.
11,465 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality has been going down over the past few years. Over buttered dishes. Dry fish. Lack of flavor and imagination for sauces. High volume table turning. Disappointed as it was much better in the past.

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  2. JamieR VIP

    Philadelphia29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at Buddakan. Even on a Wednesday night, the place was packed. The food is still amazing and the service is always impeccable. After all these years it’s still one of my favorite restaurants.

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  3. Daniel

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always terrific food and environment. Also, last night had a great server and manager who helped me find something I lost. Above and beyond. Highly recommended.

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  4. Sadé VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad to have finally made it to this icon, and so so glad the food lived up to my hopes and expectations. Everything was cooked beautifully, texture and flavor were all great. The No. 6 Wontons and the Miso Black Cod were particular standouts. The doughnuts were also delish. Will certainly be back again.

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  5. Jerold VIP

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The floor shook every time someone walked by, which was every 30 seconds. We were placed in the area requested, but the hostess made a decision at the last second to place us at the table she knew was high traffic. You could see in her face as she said the table number to the young lady that showed us our seating. She knew it was a special night, I was surprised that she placed us with the problem spot, it was intentional. We come there often. The floor needs to be fixed. And the hostess shouldn’t take advantage of nice people. Next time I guess I shouldn’t be so nice. People in jeans and sweater pants got the better table. We were dressed properly for a special night. We were surprised to see so many people not dressed to impress. Many looked like they were going to Denny’s. The dining experience has deteriorated in the last few visits.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a most enjoyable dining experience good is consistent - never disappoints and service is impeccable ! One of our favorite places to dine in Philly .

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  7. Joy VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Overall a great experience

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  8. JC22

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated and waiting 10 minutes before a server came and we even got water. We had guests there for the first time at Buddkahn and they were underwhelmed as were we. It’s been awhile since we visited and unfortunately we won’t be in a hurry to go back it has lost its luster. The food was good not spectacular but I will say the cocktails and dessert were outstanding

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  9. JoAnne

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Food was amazing! Great cocktails too! Highly recommend!

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  10. john VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The cod and the sea bass were outstanding. The warm donuts were to die for. The service left a lot to be desired. Common sense is not common these days. I will go back because in the past this wasn’t the case and the food quality makes it so I need to give this institution another chance.

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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 11465 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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Booked 111 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Buddakan - Philadelphia

325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (215) 574-9440
  • 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
  • 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

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