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Buddakan - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.8
4.8
11198 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 142 times today

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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.
  • Private party contact
    Diane Farina diane@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3650
  • Location
    325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Neighbourhood
    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 11,198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Asian

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

11,198 Reviews

  1. Kellie

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buddakan never disappoints.. Another amazing birthday in my favorite place ❤️

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  2. Anthony

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was amazing, it was a bit loud but not distractingly loud! I would recommend to family and friends.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    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 amazing. The sea bass and the cod- top tier. I HIGHLY recommend it. Service was impeccable, ambiance was astounding. Really amazing place. I will be coming here regularly and inviting friends!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for restaurant week (Summer 2024). Was amazing! Great service and food was amazing! The dim sum doughnuts are a must! Had the pad Thai for entree which was also very good!

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  5. Genevieve

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant overall. ALL categories top notch. Service exceptional

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  6. Taniqua

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ! My wife enjoyed everything she had , I will definitely be bringing her back thank you so much

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  7. Kendall

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited Buddakan for Center City District Restaurant Week. The value for the amount of food you receive is amazing (obviously for RW, but even so for the original price). The staff was helpful and friendly, even though they were busy with lots of RW guests. I would highly recommend.

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  8. Melissa

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing it was my bday dinner that turned in to a proposal

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  9. Marie

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a belated birthday dinner at Buddakan during Restaurant Week. Everything from start to finish was excellent. Tremendous value for Restaurant Week offerings that are part of the regular menu. Continues to be one of my all-time Philly favorites.

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  10. Kelly

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn't love the second floor. The clear curtains next to our table were stained. The music was LOUD. The food was delicious.

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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 11198 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 142 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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.
  • Private party contact
    Diane Farina diane@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3650

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