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Buddakan - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Buddakan - Philadelphia

$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
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Booked 104 times today
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  • 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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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

Menu

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What 11,458 people are saying

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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buddakan in Philadelphia offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious" Asian fusion cuisine, including standout dishes like calamari salad and dumplings. The atmosphere is lively and "beautiful," making it a top choice for celebrations. Although occasionally noisy, Buddakan remains a "favorite restaurant" for many.
11,458 Reviews

  1. john

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. harold

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service, as always was out of this word.

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  3. Marianne

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was great Liked the food and drinks Just a bit pricey

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  4. John

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it had been some time since we have been here, we moved over 6 hours away. I was very happy to see nothing has changed! Everything from the service, food and drinks were fantastic! So nice to see things stayed perfect after all these years.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Always my favorite meal in Philadelphia!

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  6. Liz

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is still excellent after all these years. This place was hopping too. It’s nice to see a restaurant have a great run like this one. We loved the edamame dumplings, shrimp dumplings, yellowtail shashimi, black miso cod and the wasabi crusted filet. Wow.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazingly good as well as the great service that we received from our waiter and the manager Jade! Highly recommend

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  8. Latoya

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice and intimate nice vibes good good and drinks

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  9. Jason

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just like every other Steven Starr restaurant we frequent, the service, food, and ambience is wonderful. Every time we visit we expect top-notch service, extraordinary food, and a great experience. We haven’t been disappointed yet. 

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining here it was a good first experience!

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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 11458 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
9:30 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 104 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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