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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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11:00 PM
Booked 95 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.

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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Menu

Buddakan - Philadelphia's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 11,485 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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 a consistently top-tier dining experience with "incredible food" and "world-class service." The ambiance is "stunningly beautiful" and perfect for celebrations. Diners rave about the "dim sum sampler" and "lobster fried rice." While occasionally noisy, the vibrant atmosphere adds to its charm. Perfect for memorable occasions and culinary delights.
11,485 Reviews

  1. Spencer

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was incredible. The food was outstanding.

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  2. Sherri

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome experience to celebrate my 50th birthday! The food was outstanding! Expensive…so a definitely splurge meal. But yummy!

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  3. Bill VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dining at Buddakan was a very nice experience. This was my first visit to this establishment. The server was excellent, very personable, responsive, professional and knowledgeable and about every subject we asked about. This is very unusual for a restaurant as busy as this was (extremely busy). We started with Edemame (very good) and Shrimp (excellent) Dumplings and Caesar Salad, which had an Asian twist that was surprisingly tasty. This was followed by Vegetable Fried Rice (very good) and Curried Cauliflower (excellent). We ended with the Winding Road dessert (excellent). The only thing better than the food was the server! Her recommendations were spot on!

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  4. Joe VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for a lunch after Wharton graduation and everything was stellar. Thank you

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  5. Simona

    New Orleans16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my graduation dinner. This is the 5th time I’ve been and each time we have a great experience. I wish I knew the waiter’s name to give a special shout-out but he was phenomenal and gives the restaurant a great look

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  6. Denise

    Philadelphia42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. Consistently great food and service. Bao Buns, asian ceasar salad, Lobster Fried rice and Pork Tenderloins. The flavors are amazing.

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  7. Judy VIP

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting menu was great. We enjoyed the food and exceptional service.

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  8. Sandra

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Heel lekker eten, supervrlendelijke bediening. Het restaurant is vrij donker en jammer genoeg wel heel luidruchtig doordat er wel vrij veel volk zit. Gezellig praten zit er niet in. Maar het superlekker eten maakt het al bij al wel een fijne ervaring.

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  9. rashonda

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband took me here for Mother’s Day this was both of our first time here, everything about this restaurant was amazing. The food, service, ambiance was outstanding we can’t wait to return.

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  10. candace VIP

    Philadelphia25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful time at Buddakan. Our server, Ariel, made our dinner experience great!

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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 11485 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 95 times today
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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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