At Buddakan, our Restaurant experience in Philadelphia, PA 19106 brings together fresh flavors, thoughtful service, and a space designed for comfort. Guests appreciate our 4.60 rating across 2712 reviews, along with accessible facilities and standout great service and quality.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Steamed Edamame | Cantonese Spring Rolls - shrimp, chicken | Szechuan Pork Dumplings - chili-soy broth | Wok Cashew Chicken - plum wine sauce.
Large Asian Caesar Salad - spicy cashews | Chicken and Ginger Dumplings - sesame dipping sauce | Pan Seared Sea Bass - truffle jus | Vegetable Rice - coconut-curry foam.
Whole Peking Duck - bao buns, mu shu pancakes, cucumbers, scallions | Large Asian Caesar Salad - spicy cashews | Vegetable Rice - coconut-curry foam | Curried Cauliflower - spiced cashews, madras curry.
Whole Peking Duck - bao buns, mu shu pancakes, cucumbers, scallions | Steamed Edamame | Small Crispy Calamari Salad - sweet miso dressing | Small Asian Caesar Salad - spicy cashews | Vegetable Rice - coconut-curry foam | Curried Cauliflower - spiced cashews, madras curry | “Dip Sum” Doughnuts.
Edamame Dumplings - truffled sauternes-shallot broth | Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns (2 pieces) - pickled slaw | Small Crispy Calamari Salad - sweet miso dressing | Grilled Lamb Chops (2 pieces) - mongolian barbecue sauce, tiger salad | Pan Seared Sea Bass - truffle jus | Crab Fried Rice - wok scrambled egg, cilantro | “Dip Sum” Doughnuts.
Truffled sauternes-shallot broth.
Sesame dipping sauce.
Chicken, hot & sour broth.
Water chestnuts, ginger, scallion.
Two each: Pork sichuan wontons, chicken, shrimp, and edamame dumplings served with a citrus-soy dipping sauce.
Crispy shallot, chili ponzu.
Charred pork belly, spicy shallots, napa cabbage.
Pickled slaw.
Citrus-soy, sizzling oil.
Tuna carpaccio, spicy aïoli, pickled jalapeño, ponzu sauce.
Hoisin barbecue, pickled slaw.
Shrimp, thai basil, chili sauce.
Mushroom mix, pickled lotus root, ponzu sauce.
Chili oil, pickled mustard greens, cilantro.
Shrimp, chicken.
Shiitake mushrooms, panang curry sauce, charred pineapple.
$18 | $24 Sweet miso dressing.
$16 | $22 Spicy cashews.
Plum wine sauce.
Jasmine rice, lemon sauce.
Moo shu pancake, cucumber, scallion.
Haricots verts, butternut squash, maitake mushrooms, truffle jus.
Bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, unagi sauce.
Ginger somen noodles.
Citrus salad, radish, candied walnuts.
Black bean sauce, scallion and ginger salad.
Curry lobster sauce, asparagus, broccoli, snap peas, crispy spinach.
$43 | $71 szechuan fries, watercress salad
Wok tossed rib eye, crispy bird’s nest.
Mongolian barbecue sauce, tiger salad.
Chinese broccoli, giant panko onion rings.
Teriyaki glazed vegetables, potato purée.
X.O. sauce, mushroom, egg, scallion.
Shrimp, bean sprouts.
Yellow chive, sesame.
Coconut-curry foam.
Sunny side up jidori egg.
Wok scrambled eggs, cilantro.
Saffron, thai basil.
Kimchee, sunny side up egg.
Wasabi crème fraîche, chives.
Spiced cashews, madras curry.
Garlic sauce, pine nuts.
Garlic, soy.
Vanilla, dark chocolate, mandarin gelee.
Strawberry, shiso, whipped cream.
Coconut tapioca, pineapple, guava sorbet.
Chocolate cake, banana buttercream, caramel peanut.
Chocolate, coconut, seasonal fruit.
Five spice sugar, chocolate sauce, ginger cream cheese, seasonal jam.
Hear from our valued guests
A must visit restaurant in Philly . I went for late night dinner with family .. Service was great and the waiters were patient and all the while explaining the menu and making the modifications to suite the needs . Good selection of vegetarian dishes and everything was made fresh . Great ambience .
We celebrated our one year anniversary here. I’ve always wanted to eat here and finally did. Have to say, I can’t think of a better dining experience I’ve ever had in my life. Each dish was an experience all by itself. We had the spare ribs, shrimp, and tuna (with noodles). Every bite was out of this world. Atmosphere was awesome. And the manager who came to check on us and discovered it was our anniversary sent us home with some complimentary dessert treats. Even the drinks were elevated here. If you’re looking to go somewhere to celebrate a special occasion, this is it.
We came here for my birthday dinner and had a wonderful time! Our server Patchus was very kind and helpful. We especially loved the chargrilled dry aged beef and wasabi mashed potatoes. The enlightenment drink was also very tasty. Overall a relaxing environment and delicious food. We will definitely visit again!
Had a lovely meal here this evening! We got the edamame dumplings (eaten before I started taking photos), sashimi (so good we got a second plate of it), shrimp lo mein, miso cod and the mandarin dessert. My friend got the lychee martini and I just had an old fashioned. Every single thing we got was delicious and the service was wonderful! Can’t wait to come back again!
This was my husband’s and my second time at Buddakan, our first time trying the full menu. Our first time was for restaurant week. We came out tonight for our Christmas meal. We couldn’t wait to come back and tonight’s visit definitely lived up to our expectations. Larry was an outstanding server assisted by Drew. We had the yellowtail sashimi, pork belly bao buns, chicken and ginger dumplings, black pepper beef, miso cod, doughnuts and another dessert I’m blanking on the name of. We also had sampled some of the sake, cocktails, beer and wine. We were so satisfied by the portions, the service and the atmosphere. We will be eager to come back soon!
Very nice setup and welcoming decor. Staff was very friendly and accommodating even though no reservations. Scenery was very authentic and menu was solid. Drinks where tasty and the food was outstanding. Came out fairly quick and was well done. Will be going back again.
We had a nice dining experience here and would recommend it. I would like to return to try more things on the menu. Everything we ordered was really good. We got the Peking Duck, chargrilled aged beef, and dim sum sampler (added a third of each one for our party of 3). My only complaint was the Chinese mustard sauce drizzled all over the Szechuan fries with the steak. It didn’t taste good and it made the fries soggy. If the menu had mentioned it, I would have asked for the mustard to be on the side. The Peking Duck was really good! They deboned the entire duck which is unusual. The dim sum sampler was tasty. The edamame dumpling was a pleasant surprise. The shrimp dumpling was ok (the filling was too chunky and it fell apart after one bite). The pork wonton and chicken Ginger dumplings were very good. We got the strawberry dessert and the chocolate cake with banana buttercream and caramel peanuts. The strawberry one was described to us as a “deconstructed strawberry shortcake” but there wasn’t really any cake. The presentation was nice but we didn’t care for it. The chocolate/banana/peanut butter one was better. Our service was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
My family and I just an exceptional dinner and I would easily come back the next time I’m in Philly. There were 6 of us, so we were able to get plenty of food to share and got to try a ton of different dishes. Some favorites included the shrimp bao buns and pork belly bao buns, the calamari salad, and the ribs, which fell right off the bone. Another one of my favorite bites were the edamame dumplings, which contained truffle! Next time, I would probably skip the caesar salad and the crab fried rice since the salad was a bit overdressed and the flavors in the crab fried rice were subtle and I thought it could have used more acid. For dessert, we got the winding road, which was this delectable chocolate dessert with banana and peanut components. It made for an excellent finish to the meal!
Visited Buddakan for my birthday had a great experience. Food was delicious. Only thing that wasn’t amazing was the Tuna Pizza. Crispy calamari salad, crab fried rice and the dim sum sampler were great!! I had the Rising Sun Mocktail which was delicious as well! Overall a great experience! Valet parking is available
Sooooo most pleasant experience ever!! I came here without knowing too much about the restaurant and I had one of the best meals ever in Philly. We went for an anniversary and the food, the service, the vibes….everything was impeccable. We ordered so much food, the dumpling sampler, fried rice, noodles, sautéed Bok choy. It was delicious and they even gave us a little dessert for our anniversary! I would love to come back again! I can’t wait! This place is one of my favorites!
Common questions about Buddakan
Buddakan is located at 325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
You can reach Buddakan by calling +1 215-574-9440.
Buddakan has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 2712 customer reviews.
Buddakan features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Buddakan features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Buddakan features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list.
Buddakan features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Buddakan features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Buddakan features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Buddakan features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Buddakan features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Buddakan features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Buddakan features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Buddakan features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Buddakan features the following children: High chairs.
Buddakan features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking.
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