Buddakan - Philadelphia

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   Matt

   Washington DC

   63 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Lots to choose from on the menu, and they have a separate menu for folks with a shellfish allergy which was nice. Our server suggested ordering in waves instead of all at once, which turned out to be a good idea as the serving sizes are healthy.
   

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   Robbypiya

   New York Area

   46 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   The food never fails and we enjoy this place everytime we eat here. The specific food items which were made very well was Peking duck and soft shell crab bao buns
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I have never had a bad experience at Buddakan. I absolutely love this restaurant and it’s one of my favorites. I highly recommend it to anyone. The food is amazing especially the calamari salad and the lamb chops.
   

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   VegFriendly

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   We love Buddakan - it's such a special experience for us. It is a beautiful space and the staff try so hard to be welcoming and make everything just right. Our dishes were changed 3 times, we were able to order a few items and then put in orders for more items etc. Larry was excellent!
   

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   Aaron

   Detroit

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   I ordered the Black Pepper Beef. When it came out, it was completely rare, which I found unacceptable. Thankfully, the waitress was wonderful and had a new one prepared for me that was much better, and as described (between medium and medium rare). That said, for a restaurant of this caliber and price point, I’m disappointed that I had to send it back in the first place. Overall the flavor was very good.
   

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   KB801

   Philadelphia

   23 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   wait staff was excellent! food was great! What more could we ask!!!!
   

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   RoyA

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great food, fun vibes and attentive service. Overall excellent atmosphere.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was amazing and everything we were hoping it would be for a night out to celebrate a friends birthday!
   

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   NicoleB

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   The food and service was amazing but if you are looking to celebrate a birthday or anything that involves you bringing your own cake, please be warned that it will cost you $5 additional per slice. This was very disappointing for my daughter and her friends who were there celebrating a birthday. It didn’t make sense to pay an additional $45 to cut a cake that they paid for already and brought with them. It’s a great place to have a meal, but I would not do a celebration dinner here.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bathroom was really messy. Women’s bathroom not good
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went out to celebrate my GF graduating with her masters. Service was great, the value and portions of the meal were solid. The specials for day were delicious and definitely worth the value and kept things fresh on our third trip to buddakan. We will definitely make another stop her in the near future. Thanks for a great experience
    

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    PalletteQueen

    Philadelphia

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    The food here is very good. We had some really amazing starters and dim sum, and the restaurant was very accommodating with vegetarian requirements. The service was good overall, given the server seemed pretty new, but he was very accommodating and helpful. The place can probably use a makeover, since it's been around for 20+ years and there are some things around the restaurant that could probably be replaced or updated. But food-wise it was definitely a great experience.
    

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    wayneb

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were very impressed with are dining experience over all.Our dinner was delicious and served in a timely manner.Our waiter was very attentive and polite which was reflected in our tip.🎖️
    

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    RayA

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    was experience was next level. I am very inexperienced with this type of cuisine. My server , OG was incredibly graceful helping me navigate the menu. She helped me decide on a few entrees that ended up being delicious! not only that, OG assisted in choosing the perfect sake pairing for meal. Not only that, but she suggested the best dessert ever which I haven't stopped thinking about. Will return soon!
    

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5

    Ambiance was amazing. The venue had great lighting and while the seating was close, it wasn’t overwhelming. The food was okay. Granted I tried dumplings for the first time, wasn’t a fan, not their fault. I tried Sake for the first time, it was okay. We got a sake flight. I ordered a lemon chicken dish and the chicken was cooked perfectly but the sauce with the dish was too watery. The chicken was breaded so it soaked up the moisture for the dish, causing it to be soggy. Some of the lemon sauce over a bed of rice would have been better. My date got the ribeye with the birds nest. That tasted pretty good but wasn’t wow. The best part of the meal was the lobster egg rolls. I am not a fan of seafood. I do not eat fish at all. I tried the lobster egg rolls and they were outstanding. The highlight of the dinner. The service left a lot to be desired. Our waiter, seemed to be overwhelmed and kept dropping things. He took a while to take our order after we were seated but walked back and fourth a few times. He also didn’t check in on us as much as I would have liked. I wanted to add something spicy to my dish but when we received our food, he didn’t check on us until we were half way finished eating. He did pay better attention to the girls next to us, take what you want out of that. Now, we all have bad days but there are ways you can make up for it through great service. Also, it seemed as if his tables were all over the place. Maybe bad chart seating, who knows. The icing on the cake was, I put a $20 bill into the fold to make change for the valet, he took the $20 as his tip. I was going to pay him a tip when I received the fold back to sign. I’ve never been a waiter but, when you get cash in the fold when the customer is paying, you always make change. Amazing egg rolls, I’ll do a to go order but won’t be back.
    

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    I have been to Budakaan in NY what a diff in all aspects. Food was average for the price.
    

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    WillJ

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Besides the food being great. Buddakan was greatly accommodating. My wife has celiac and shellfish/fish/nut allergies. The staff and the kitchen worked to give her both delicious and safe options.
    

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    GourmetWannabe

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I would recommend to management that large groups be accommodated upstairs, they’re usually too loud since people are talking across a long table and the noise level becomes LOUD, not energetic
    

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    allaf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service,delicious food. Was so much worth it to drive for 45 minutes!
    

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    KiBG

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service and food were amazing per usual. The tasting menu is a great value, as you will leave full and happy!
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love everything about Buddakan. Had another great dinner with friends who are now big fans too. Edamame Dumplings are Amazing!!
    

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    RussW

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    25 years and still our favorite restaurant in philly
    

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    Wendy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Overall, great service, nice moody but tight restaurant. Food was relatively good and fairly priced. Noise level was quite loud.
    

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    Emilyh

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and atmosphere - great spot for birthday dinner!
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our waiter was amazing, food was amazing everything was perfect.
    

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    JaneG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was excellent; Server was good, but definitely needed assistance. Took too long to get our drinks.
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here and had a really great time — the service was excellent, and they provided complimentary glasses of champagne to help us celebrate. The food was outstanding — one of the best meals I’ve had all year, and the cocktails were great as well. Lovely atmosphere as well. Overall, a 10/10 experience, no complaints from either of us.
    

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    lisab

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food , great service and all around great atmosphere
    

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    MICHAELD

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We go about 6 times a year. Never disappoints. We a Always orders for each of us the 'spare rib' appitizer and an entree
    

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    VivekA

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, chef able to amend individual items for vegan/vegetarian and spice level. Great service! Tough parking, but they have valet ($24)
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s was so awesome!!! I love Buddakan, always a good times!
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent food was delicious and I will be back
    

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    GeoG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I've been coming to Buddakan since I was 18 back in 1999! It was a staple of mine in Philadelphia and has always been consistent. I took my Mom here for Mother's day since I know that the food is always delicious. David was fantastic and very attentive as well as all the other staff who even helped us take our Mother-Son photo. I love everything about you!
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day dinner was excellent! Staff was great
    

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    Eat2Live

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great as always! The server was very nice and attentive. The food was delicious and the drinks were too. Never had a bad meal here.
    

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    Mmjo

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dodd was delicious as usual but it has gotten pricey. The valet also scraped a wall with our car which left a huge dent and a scrape on our car.
    

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    Cat181

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Though it was extremely loud when we got there, we were seated at a table that had good acoustics, and the noise level went down over the course of our meal, so we were able to enjoy our conversation. Our server was exceptional — friendly, knowledgeable, and charmingly affirmative about our choices. The cocktails were great, and the food was even better. Every single thing we ate that night was delightful. Definitely recommend it! (But bring a sweater or a shawl if you tend to get cold easily — on a ~70 degree evening the AC was running pretty hard, and I was glad I had something on my shoulders.)
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Excellent service and we loved most everything we ordered. Only issue was aggressive AC floor vent blowing on us but our server worked hard to mitigate and make sure we were comfortable.
    

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved it! Was a great choice for my birthday and our service was awesome and super patient with all our questions
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was wonderful! From the atmosphere and ambiance, To the service and the amazing food!
    

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