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Buddakan - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7
4.7
11247 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 87 times today
  • 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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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
  • Executive chef
    Nery Hernandez
  • 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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What 11,247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Asian

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buddakan in Philadelphia offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" that consistently delights guests. Renowned for its "impeccable service," this popular spot features a lively atmosphere perfect for celebrations. Highlights include the tuna spring rolls, edamame dumplings, and wasabi-crusted filet. Be prepared for a bustling environment and an unforgettable meal.

11,247 Reviews

  1. Marcos

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding food service. Can't wait to go back. 

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  2. Janetta

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Seating was tight and uncomfortable. Hostess tried to accommodate but unable to seat us at an acceptable table. We stayed and enjoyed our meal. Was once a regular choice for dining. Haven’t been in about 10 years. Now I remember why…

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  3. Jacqueline

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was awesome. We loved our food, drinks and our server Katie. We can’t wait to come back!!!

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  4. Ashley

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter didn’t come check on us for hours. Then forgot to put in some of our food and messed up our check. Took forever. Also some of the food has changed. Not the recipes. Made the taste underwhelming. Probably won’t be back.

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  5. Jaine

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional food in a lovely atmosphere. Service was attentive despite a packed restaurant. Still one of our favorites in town.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and a great portion size. We did have to wait more than 10 minutes even though we had a reservation on a busy Monday night. Once we were seated, our waiter David was attentive and personable. His recommendation of the cauliflower side was a tasty addition to my familiar order. A wonderful night of lively music and atmosphere. Always an enjoyable experience at Buddakan.

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  7. Vincent

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was great. Will go again the ambience were special.

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  8. Michael

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise level and cheap ambience greatly detracted from our first visit to your establishment. Our server Ariel was very good. When we left the remainder of the disaffected staff never even acknowledged or thanked us. A very disappointing experience overall.

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  9. William

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Music was a bit loud for our liking as it was hard to converse at times and there didn’t seem to be much attention to a dress code from what I recall there being last time. We still had a great visit celebrating our anniversary. We will return, always a great place to dine in the city.

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  10. Brian

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was shockingly bland, especially at their high prices. Drink tasted just boozy. Very disappointed given the reputation of the place. Service was very good overall.

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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 11247 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
8:30 PM
Booked 87 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
  • Executive chef
    Nery Hernandez
  • 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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