Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. Had a reservation for 4 outside seating. Temperature was checked (even though we sat outside) this was a plus for me. Made me feel more comfortable They have set up a cute floor and covering for outside dining on the street. Tables are distanced and there was a hand sanitizer station outside and a few inside. I went inside to use the restroom. The inside was beautiful. I wanted to take more photos but I didn't. Lobster egg rolls, crab fried rice, lobster fried rice, spring rolls, shrimp lo main, lobster curry. We ordered this as a table. I sent back my lobster fried rice, it was very dry. The crab rice was dry too. The lo main was really good and the lobster curry was flavorful and not spicy. It was enjoyable to get a break and try something different. The service was immaculate. No issues here at all. 5 stars earned here. read more

Buddakan - Shrimp Lo Mein - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

No complaints. Beautiful ambience, can be romantic or for non romantic dinner, good food and nice staff. It's on the dressier side so I Ken wear sneakers here but that's just me read more

Buddakan - Crème Crme Brulee - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Crispy Calamari salad is one of my favorite salads in the city! Always have a delicious meal at Buddakan, and even with COVID, we had a delightful experience with takeout. Splurged on the Peking duck dinner for two, and everything was perfectly executed: whole Peking duck served with 5 bao buns, mu shu pancakes, cucumbers, scallions, a large asian Caesar salad, which we swapped out for the crispy calamari salad for a small charge, a light fried rice, and scrumptious wok Gai Lan. Served as an amazing dinner with leftovers for a terrific lunch. read more

Buddakan - Peking duck dinner for two - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great for lunch or dinner. Had the Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao and Bun General Tso Dumplings which were both incredibly filling! Great service and decorative ambiance with dim lighting- nice read more

Buddakan - Beautiful interior and decor‍ love it! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We came here at the recommendation of a friend. Early on a Sunday evening, it wasn't crowded. Four of us shared a bunch of different things. Food comes out as it's ready, so this worked well. We tried: Tuna Pizza, Tuna Tartare Spring Rolls, Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns, General Tso Soup Dumplings, Lobster Egg Rolls, Wasabi Tuna Tataki, Lobster Fried Rice, and Grilled Lamb Chops. My personal favorites were the Wasabi Tuna Tataki, General Tso Soup Dumplings, and the Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns. These were all phenomenal. The Lamb Chops were really good as well. The only things I wasn't a big fan of were the Lobster Egg Rolls and Lobster Fried Rice. Neither were bad, they just lacked flavor in my opinion. Most of the plates are pretty small so this was a good amount of food for four people. For dessert we got the donuts which were amazing. They were served with a ginger whipped cream and blood orange sauce that I loved. We didn't have trouble finding street parking (time and day helped I'm sure). This is a good place to come for some high end Asian food in Philly. read more

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The ambiance of this restaurant is really nice and somewhat more upscale. Really great vibes and excellent service. The food itself was good depending on what you order. I came with a party of 6 so we ordered a range of items and shared. The lobster fried rice and shrimp lo mein were both really good. The asian Caesar salad was also surprisingly a hit. I kinda liked the char grilled aged beef, but I wasn't in love with it. The presentation for it was definitely extravagant and interesting, but I don't think the taste lived up to it. It was good, as I kept eating, but I just felt like there was something missing. The worst item to me was the duck, which was also the priciest. It was way to dry and bland for me. I don't typically eat duck so I'm not sure if that's typical, but I didn't really enjoy it. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with some hits and some misses. I feel like I tried a good range of things and the items I enjoyed aren't enough to make me come back. I would still recommend for the vibes and decent food. read more

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Dinner at Buddakan was perfection. Everything we had was delicious. Highly recommend the edamame dumplings, calamari salad, miso cod, and curried cauliflower. The Philospher is a perfect cocktail if you're a tequila lover like me. Get the doughnuts for dessert! They're fluffy and not too sweet with a variety of sauces to dip in. Plus the plating was super cute. I'm dreaming of the next time I can go back! read more

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Probably some of the best Asian food I've ever had. Not just in Philly, but in the US. The chargrilled steak was delicious and the heaping pile of shoestring fries gives some texture to the dish. I also ordered the Korean beef fried rice. I'm usually a white rice type of dude but this was amazing. Must try if you come here. It's also pretty big so it can be split with 2-3 people. Tip: ask for some chilli oil and toss some in there, straight fire For dessert, I had the dim sum donuts which were insane. Add the jelly and the ginger creme combo on the donuts was to die for, must try. Also the service here is top notch. Polite and attentive. read more

Buddakan - Char Grilled Aged Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food was amazing. The service was incredible. It was just so sigma and not skibidi at all. My outfit for the restaurant was fly. Everything was so great. read more

By far my favorite dining experience during my trip to Philly. I was in town over a weekend to visit a friend. We ate our way through the city and Buddakan is worth writing home about. We started with apps - shrimp bao buns, crispy calamari salad and cocktails - at the bar. I am still thinking about those bao buns and the calamari salad. For our main course, we tried the lobster spring rolls, lobster fried rice and the cod. The lobster fried rice is AMAZING!! We couldn't leave without a little bit of dessert. We opted for their famous doughnuts and crème brûlée. We were stuffed but we forced ourselves and I'm so glad we did -- delish! Just like the food, we loved the ambiance. Sophisticated and lowkey. This place is definitely on my must return list during my next visit read more

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Buddakan is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Philly. The service here is always phenomenal and the food is so tasty. My recommendations: Cocktail- The Philosopher: similar to a margarita. Very refreshing. I love the spicy salt rim to compliment the sour flavor. Appetizer- Lobster Egg rolls and Shrimp Boa Buns! You get two large egg rolls with very generous pieces of lobster. The spicy sauce on the shrimp makes the boa buns so amazing. Not spicy at all. Entre- Grilled Lamb (my god best in the city) and Seabass (melts in your mouth). Always a pleasure dining at a STARR restaurant. read more

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It was ok. I had been here years ago and remember it much better in the past. We stopped here before an event. I can't even recall what we got. Everything was just adequate and nothing stood out. Service was adequate for a busy night. I don't think we'd come back. Too many other great places to try read more

I came for the restaurant week special - which entailed an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert for $45/person. I was expecting over-hyped Asian fusion and small portions. I got the exact opposite. Portion sizes were great even given the restaurant week menu. The spicy rock shrimp bao buns were top tier and some of the best I've ever had. The pad Thai was sizable and flavorful, and while I was pretty full once dessert came around, I still was able to enjoy some of the dip-sum donuts. The donuts tasted like a Dunkin alteration but the specialty dipping sauces on the side were excellent and made up for where the donut itself lacked. My friends ordered the Chilean sea bass and the char grilled beef which both were delightful. I would love to try the char grilled beef upon my return! read more

Buddakan - Dip Sum Doughnuts - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Uh, yes!!!! Went for girls night a few weeks ago and had an incredible experience! My server was funny, responsive and helpful when giving menu suggestions. As a vegetarian, there were no shortages of options for me to pick from - and leeach one was fantastic, filling, and fresh! My friend is not vegetarian and felt her food was also exquisite. The portion sizes are fantastic and make the premium dollar price tags totally worth it! I had the tofu bao, edamame dumplings (fav), eggplant side with rice, and a lychee martini (if you like lychee - GET THIS!!!)! The tofu was crispy and very flavorful -perfectly garnished with cold toppings to breakup the chewiness of the bao. I would drink the broth that my dumplings came in if I could, BEST edamame dumplings I have had - and I have had a lot! Finished off the meal with a unique crème brûlée garnished with yuzu berries. Let's just say that my friend and I were scraping the bowl! Great place to unwind and hang with a friend. It's not too loud so you can very comfortably hear one another. read more

My family and I had a reservation on Christmas Day for 7 people. The place was PACKED at 6pm. The ambience was hip and it seemed like a great place to hang out with friends. Service was ok for a super busy night. Food: Everything is family style so order according to how hungry everyone at your table is. General Tso Soup Dumpling: I love soup dumplings. This was... ok. I wouldn't get it again and pay for it myself, but if someone else got it/paid for it, I wouldn't mind eating it. Shrimp Dumpling: The traditional har gow is 20000x better. I get that this is a fusion place, so I shouldn't complain too much. Beef Chow Fun: The best dish we got. Can't really screw this one up. The beef was tender and the noodles were perfectly chewy (not overcooked). Lobster Fried Rice: It was ok. Yea, that's all I have to say. Peking Duck: Another dish that you can't really screw up. Loved the crispy skin and the sauces that came with. Dim Sum sampler: Two each of chicken & ginger, shrimp, pork, edamame dumplings. The edamame was.... interesting. It's a paste consistency .... like red bean paste buns. So as you can probably guess, my experience of the food was meh. The price was just waaaay to expensive for the quality of the food. I think they charge more for the experience and the hip ambience. Would not come again if it was my own money. And if someone else was paying, I'd suggest few other places first. Go for the ambience, the drinks, and the "young" vibe, not for the food. read more

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Everything was very mediocre. Food potions were very small and expensive, and a $15 glass of sake came in a shot glass. Service was also slow but they were nice when they were around. Food did taste good but nothing special to justify the price. read more

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yummy yum! came for restaurant week with a group, i think everyone loved everything they ordered! i ordered from the veggie menu, getting mushroom potstickers (my fave thing i got!) the spicy dragon tofu (on a huge bed of greens, lots of food!) and the donuts (perfect way to end a dinner). i also stole a bunch of the spicy edamame from a friend because that portion was huge and it was great! our waitress was fantastic, super knowledgeable about the food and excellently described dishes for people at my table. i'm a vegetarian and she made me want the beef dish! pricey? yes, but a fun spot to splurge with the girlies!! read more

Buddakan - dragon tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Celebrated my best friends birthday here. We made reservations a few weeks before as we had a party of 11. They seated us quickly but it was near a restroom :( The restaurant is big (has 2 levels), it was clean and the noise level was average. The staff were attentive and informative. The portions are shareable. I ordered the pepper steak and it was delicious. There was enough for leftovers. I ordered a side of white rice and shrimp appetizer. Everything was tasty. The menu is limited and not for the picky. This was a different experience from the one in Atlantic City (now closed). I had high hopes but overall it was okay. read more

Everything was great. The server was helpful, place was clean, and the food was great from appetizers to dessert, can't go wrong. I had the Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns and the Lobster Fried Rice, both were great, delicious, and presented so well. The atmosphere was top notch as well. Definitely stop by again next time I'm in town. read more

Must try: Tuna Pizza, Lobster Spring Rolls, General Tso Dumplings, Edamame Dumplings, and Lobster Fried Rice! Why: Unique flavors and dishes! I loved everything we ordered. Tuna Pizza and Lobster Spring Rolls were our appetizers. My friend who doesn't eat raw fish actually loved the Tuna Pizza. There were actually large pieces of lobster in the spring rolls. General Tao Dumplings were tasty and not steaming hot where you burn your mouth. The Edamame Dumplings were actually served cold, which was surprising but they were delicious. The Lobster Fried Rice was also great and was my last bite to end dinner. Notes: Pricey, yes! However, this modern Asian cuisine was quite an experience. We came at 7:30pm on a Wednesday night and were seated right away without a reservation. You walk in the dim lit restaurant and immediately see a huge golden buddha statue. The service was incredible from the hostess to the waiter. They were very attentive. read more

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My partner and I dined at Buddakan on Valentine's Day 2024 and I would like to report my deepest concerns for the quality of customer service this restaurant is exhibiting. I ordered food from the dairy free menu and my partner ordered off of the regular menu. The food took an extraordinary amount of time to bring out in which no complaint was made. Once it was brought out however, it was only served to myself, while my partner was made to wait an additional 30 minutes before the general manager even addressed the issue. When I expressed my dissatisfaction, the general manager was blunt, abrasive, impolite and appeared unsympathetic to the issue at hand. His response, in a dismissive and condescending manner, was simply "Well, what do you want me to do about it?" The manager I spoke to was Greg DiNisio. It was only when informing the general manager about their unsatisfactory demeanor did he become the slightest bit respectful. At this time my dinner had become cold, requiring a send back, and it was necessary to wait another 20 minutes for both guests to receive their food at the same time. At this point it is difficult to say if the food was unappetizing or we had lost our appetites from such a poor experience. Either way, of the food that we did eat, it was not enjoyable. That night was thoroughly disappointing and has now associated a location once filled with a multitude of great memories made celebrating major life milestones to now being associated with an overwhelming terrible memory. I have dined at Steven Starr restaurants countless times and I've never been treated like this nor have had an evening ruined like this. I can say without hesitation that our Valentine's Day was ruined and I think that it is imperative that your company investigates the quality at which service is being delivered at this restaurant. An email was sent and never responded to. read more

Food was great and ambience was nice. We had the lobster, dumplings, steak, and lamb and they were all on point, although the lobster could've used a bit more curry sauce. The cocktails were good as well. Definitely recommend this place for date night! read more

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Got food with my best friends here: appetizers, entrees, dessert, and drinks. - Food was good, nothing remarkable. - Drinks were strong which was nice. They definitely don't cheat you out of the liquor with the decently priced drinks. - Service was alright, nothing outstanding. - The ambiance was beautiful. We got seated in a great spot. I've attached a picture of it because it was possibly the best thing at the restaurant. My 3/5 stars reflect the fact that I was bored and not impressed. I thought since Buddakan was such a well known restaurant I'd get better food and service. Other than the ambiance and drinks, it was mediocre everything. read more

Buddakan - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped here for a surprise date night in Philly. Love the decor and interior design (think Zoolander x Buddhist temple collab). Appetizers were delicious - we had the sashimi and tuna tartare spring rolls. Both were excellent! Lo mein was... not something I would order again or recommend. To me, it tastes like your typical Chinese takeout with excess oil/salt. While it wasn't bad, it wasn't great either. Dim sum sampler was also just ok: I'd recommend ordering the edamame dumplings though, that was unexpectedly good! read more

I'm a big fan of Asian Fusion restaurants and this is one of the best, upscale, trendy, and good vibe place. The service is great - all the waiters I've ever had are accommodating and friendly. The ambience is great and the menu is big. I highly recommend the crispy calamari salad - its one of my favorites. The sweet miso dressing is SO GOOD. On my visit yesterday, I got the chatuchak (bourbon, mango, spiced syrup, orange bitters). It was surprisingly sweeter than I thought - which I like and did not taste overwhelmingly alcoholic; but still got the job done. For food, I got the tuna pizza, miso black cod. The tuna pizza was alright - literally its a small personal sized pizza with tuna sashimi on top and some spicy mayo type of sauce. The cod was amazing - very similar consistency with Chilean sea bass. I also had the Kobe beef satay and King Crab Tempura. Both super good. I'd recommend the king crab tempura the most of the two. read more

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I had a spectacular dinner tonight at Buddakan. To start, my waiter, Anthony, was a delight. So friendly and personable (even behind a mask). I'm so glad I was seated in his section. The food was phenomenal. I started with the edamame dumplings, which were so smooth and creamy. They were a little one note for me, but they were still good. The General Tso's dumplings however, were an absolute religious experience. They came out piping hot and I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the filling is savory with a sweet and tangy broth. I would've liked a proper soup dumpling spoon, but I did fine just putting the whole thing in my mouth. My entree was the char grilled beef, which I actually picked after multiple reviews on here. It was so good. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the shoestring potatoes had a spicy sauce on them that all really blended together well. I didn't eat much of the greens, because they had raw red onion in them. I would've liked to have seen this mentioned on the menu, but it's my own fault for not asking. For dessert I had the Buddha's Temple. It was fine. It was probably the low point of the meal for me. If you're a big chocolate fan, you'll probably like it more than I did, but it felt like something you can get anywhere. I also had two drinks: the Mindfulness cocktail and the passion fruit lemonade mocktail. I preferred the lemonade, but it might be too sweet for some. The restaurant is beautiful, though I will caution that it's quite loud. I was there at 5:45 on a Sunday and the music was pumping, which of course, causes everyone to speak loudly. The Buddha in the center is a fun focal point. I also had a fun conversation with one of the managers who told me that all the dumplings are made by hand daily by a woman they call Mama Han(?) who has been with them for 24 years. She estimated that she makes 1,000 dumplings every day. In all: I'd definitely return and if you're going: get the General Tso's Soup dumplings!! read more

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Dinner for five on 8/21/21. Overall we really enjoyed the experience. I've eaten here before as well as outposts in NYC, Las Vegas, and Atlantic City. I believe the last two are closed. The food has been consistently good. Think of it as a more refined version of PF Chang's. We ordered a lot of food and our leftovers were handed out to homeless folks on the walk back to the hotel. For appetizers we had the dim sum platter, spicy shrimp Bao buns, spare ribs, and tuna tartare spring rolls. All were good, but the Bao buns were a home run. For the main course we had the crab fried rice, wasabi filet, wasabi mashed potatoes, sea bass, and the char grilled beef. I'm a huge fan of the wasabi encrusted filet, but honestly thought the char grilled beef was better. All in all, we were happy with the appetizers and entrees. For dessert, we had the Buddha's temple and the Creme brûlée. Both were hits. All in all, a good meal. The service was super fast, impressive given how busy they were. Will be back in a few years. read more

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Where do I begin?! The ambiance is romantic, chill, and peaceful. The decor is beautiful and makes you feel so good. The lighting is dim but not too dim that you cannot see your food. The service was impeccable. I am sad that I did not get the waiter's name but he worked today on the 2nd floor, young man-he was personable, polite, attentive, and well informed. Also the hostess was very welcoming and has positive energy. The food was A M A Z I N G! We ordered the spicy shrimp and lobster egg rolls as starters and whoa was it ever so good. I enjoyed every bite. Our entrees were Shrimp Lo Mein, Lobster Fried Rice, and Peking Duck and again another hit. We also had the donuts for dessert with a side of ice cream. These donuts were ridiculously delicious; I would say dangerously delicious- possibly addictive. Long story short Buddakan is a MUST try! I suggest you make a reservation in advance because it is pretty popular. It's nice for a dinner date or a small birthday celebration. read more

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We went for the 25th anniversary the dj was poppin we had king crab tempura and sea bass . Our waiter was amazed and I got 2 tote medium and xl read more

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Ugh... I have been dreading leaving this review since I exited Buddakan last night. To put it simply, the food was phenomenal as always but the service left A LOT to be desired. This was not my family's first visit, but it may be our last. We've been to the Atlantic City location and were so upset to learn it closed for good, so we hoped that we could increase our visits to the Philly location to make up for the loss but sadly it seems that it's not a worthy replacement. If you want to know more, read on! For my dad's 56th birthday, my mom and I decided we would surprise him with a reservation at Buddakan! In the pre-pandemic days, it was a tradition for our family to be down the shore in Ocean City, New Jersey for my dad's birthday so we would make a trip to Atlantic City for a birthday dinner at Buddakan. Due to covid related life changes, our family was not spending this summer down the shore so I decided to call the Philly Buddakan to make a reservation. Note that you cannot make a reservation online for parties over the size of 6, so give them a call instead! So I made the call about a week in advance and was able to get a table for 8 people on Wednesday night without a problem. However, when we arrived for our 7:15 reservation the problems began. Our party was five minutes early, so we checked in and waiting by the entrance area. After a few minutes a person that we thought was a hostess (later we learned they were not) brought us upstairs to a table for six. The eight of us were confused by this and we were told to "wait one minute" while the person who had escorted us looked down at a nearby staff member's iPad. After awkwardly standing around for a bit too long, she told us that she was not a hostess and apologized that she had our reservation name confused for another party. That's fine, we all make mistakes! Strange experience, but definitely not a huge issue. She then escorted us back downstairs to the entrance area to have us wait a bit longer. Then we were brought to the long table directly under the large buddha, which is very difficult to access with stairs leading down and two separate entrances for each side of the table. If you have any special needs regarding accessibility, I would address this with the staff when you make your reservation to ensure you are not seated in this area. There are steps to get down and the chairs are up very high like a bar seat. It is a bit cramped and uncomfortable and definitely not ADA compliant. Now we're all seated at our correct "table" which had another group seated at the other end of it, so it didn't exactly feel like our own space. We are given menus and then promptly ignored for ~15 minutes. A server comes by to give water to the other party at one end of this very long table, but we are not even acknowledged. Not a great feeling after being run around the entire restaurant in search of your seating. A member of our party decided to go up to the hostess stand to let them know we had not yet been greeted by anyone. This probably led to us not being the most favorite guests of the evening, but this was a very hot July night and we were thirsty! Finally, our server comes and we ask for water and promptly place our entire meal order because we had plenty of time to peruse the menu. Time that we probably didn't need since our menu favorites are memorized. A few of us ordered soft drinks and we did ask for a round of water for the table. The soft drinks came promptly with a promise that water would follow. Water did not follow. We had to flag down another employee with a pitcher in hand to fill our water cups that had sat empty on the table for what felt like eternity. As expected, the kitchen did not miss a beat. We were extremely dissapointed by our service but knew that at the very least we would be getting a good meal. We had our starters on the table before everyone had gotten water - yes I am still talking about the water. The employee we flagged down only had enough to fill a few cups and had to come back. Now for the fun part, I will share our menu item favorites! We started with the Asian Cesar Salad in the largest size. This is a family favorite that we have tried recreating at home. The dressing is perfection and the cashews are well spiced. We also got (and loved) the Calamari Salad, Shrimp Lo Mein, Pad Thai, Kobe Beef Fried Rice, Dim Sum Sampler, and General Tsao Soup Dumplings to start. For our "mains" we had the large order of the Aged Beef and the BBQ Pork. They were both so good that we order a second helping of each. The pork is insanely delicious, flavorful and tender. The Aged beef is the same! To end our meal, we had the Bento Box of Donuts and the Sorbet. Incase this review didn't scare you enough to stop you from deciding to pay Buddakan a visit, I'd try takeout, or maybe their outdoor dining to see if you have a better experience than ours. read more

Buddakan - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had the pleasure of returning to Buddakan recently for a birthday dinner. I always have a great experience when I dine here. Expect an upscale dining experience when you visit Buddakan. From the aesthetics to the music, it makes for a great date night or night of celebration with friends/family. My table ordered a plethora of food items. We had the Tea Smoked Spare Ribs, Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns, Lobster Egg Rolls, Shrimp Lo Mein, and Grilled Lamb Chops to name a few. The drinks were great as well. The service was quick and prompt. We ended the night with complementary birthday dessert from the restaurant. They surprised my friend with delicious fried donuts with 3 different dipping options. This is a fun and upscale restaurant that has all the vibes. I always enjoy myself when I visit Buddakan. If you are looking for a sign to book your reservation, we'll here it is! Book the reservation and enjoy your dining experience! Not: They offer Valet parking at this establishment. The price for valet is $30 for SUVs and $24 for non-SUVs read more

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First time at Buddakan Philadelphia and I will absolutely be going back. The food, atmosphere, and service were all top notch. I also enjoyed the relaxed dress code. Dressed up or dressed down, no one was left feeling out of place. read more

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I've been dining at Buddakan for the past 15 plus years. I dined at Buddakan last evening. The bar service was terrible. The person working the service bar was swamped the entire time I was there so there wasn't time to wait on the bar (i understand) The persons working the bar were so slow and I had to wait for everything from a glass of wine, place an order, get to go boxes and receiving the check and having my credit card charged. The food isn't nearly as good as it was in the early years of Buddakan. Aside from the beauty of the restaurant, Buddakan is a 3.5 at best. There's nothing positive to say about the experience last evening. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner, service was amazing. A little pricey, but definitely worth the experience. read more

Buddakan - Char Grilled Aged Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Buddakan is a must try place in Philly! My friend from Atlanta was in town and dying to go. Very friendly staff, exceptionally quick WiFi (for whatever that's worth), great food with an expansive menu. Nice mellow vibes and high quality food. Would highly recommend read more

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A pre-pandemic review. This place is a WOW factor! Had a table next to the huge golden Buddha. And great service! My aunt and her friends from Louisiana loved it. The food was good- but yes...it's very pricey $$$ but the plating and atmosphere is wonderful. Everyone was pleased with their cocktails. I love the lobster fried rice, Peking duck, char grilled aged beef, and smoked ribs! I probably had other items but these were the most rememberable. Thank you for taking our pictures!! Sad it wasn't directed at the Buddha statue read more

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Try the Enlightenment it is absolutely delicious!! Atmosphere is fantastic and the food is read more

Buddakan - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

They had excellent service and very welcoming personnel! With a party of eight, we arrived here during restaurant week. Six of the people in our group arrived exactly in time, and the other two arrived early time. They will wait to bring you to the table until the rest of the party has arrived. We were met with a warm greeting and were shown to our tables quickly after arriving. At the high top, we were seated directly in front of the Buddha. There was a unique vegetarian menu during Restaurant Week, which was perfect for our two vegetarian members and every course was excellent! Every meal had a lovely flavor and aroma, and the presentation of the food was impeccable. Without a doubt, we would come again! read more

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Everything was amazing! The service was wonderful, the food was full of flavor and the ambiance was beautiful. It was a bit dark so it took my eyes a while to adjust. Our server was 1 of 1, top notch! He was timely and kind. The price was definitely worth the food we received, great portions. I would visit again. read more

Buddakan, I've been 2x and i truly felt like I was eating at a fancy PFChangs. It's good, but it's not like i dream about this place. Not enough for a 3star, but 4 seems a little high. read more