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Haven't been to Buddakan in years but thoroughly enjoyed it on New Year's Eve. The place was packed and our table of 12 was impressed by both the selections available as well as the high quality of the food. I won't try to describe what others had but the 2 of us shared the absolutely delicious special Sashimi in citrus-soy with sizzling oil. This was one of the best Sashimi's we have had in a long time and it was a very generous portion. We also shared the perfectly prepared Whole Peking Duck with moo shu pancakes. Others at our table got to taste it too because again the portion was so large. For it being a special night, the wait for our food was never long and our server, whose name I regrettably don't remember, made the night very special. So if it's been a long time since you've been here, come back again - you'll be impressed.
Food was incredible and the vibe is very cool. Our server made some good menu and drink suggestions and with one in our group with celiac we had great choices for our group. The edamame dumplings were so delicious (not gluten free). Our reservation needed to move by an hour and they were accommodating. Sat upstairs and really enjoyed the atmosphere.
This was a fun find to try during Restaurant Week. I went with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the cool, chill, relaxing vibe of Buddakan - there's low lighting, but a chic Asian flare to the decor and atmosphere. The chairs have faces adorning them of the owners' friends. The servers were quick and efficient. My meal included the tuna pizza, black miso cod, and dessert of the dip sum donuts. Everything was beyond delicious and all came at a price of $45 for RW. I will be back!
This place was always on my must visit list when I go to Philly. I was familiar with the NYC location and had a great experience there. Buddakan is located in the Old Town section of Philly. It was very quiet and empty when I walked there. It seemed to be an odd place to put a high end restaurant when Rittenhouse was a couple blocks over. I was impressed as soon as I entered to see the waterfalls coming down and the large Buddha statue in the middle of the restaurant. It makes you feel as if you are transported to a different place enjoying the peaceful experience and fine dining. The one thing I wish I could have changed was the lighting. I need the lights to be turned on so I can look around and actually enjoy my food. I was not a fan of the darkness in the restaurant. I ordered the lobster fried rice and a glass of Nigori Sake. I took my advice from the waiter as he was more experienced with the menu than I was. The sake was okay but highly expensive for a tiny glass. I am not much of a sake expert so I would skip that the next time I am here. The lobster fried rice was okay. I was not amazed as I thought I would be. It seemed the same fried rice that I could get from any other Asian restaurant. For $26 it didn't seem to match the price point. If I do come back here I will plan on trying some of the other options to see what I prefer. I loved this restaurant but didn't enjoy the food on my first time here.
Went to Buddhism with colleagues and I recommend going with multiple people so you can share. They serve family style which is great. Our server was attentive and explained the dishes perfectly. The restaurant is large and inviting. The food was yummy but for Asian food, Sampan in Philly is my go to, so good!
A delightful day to spend here. It's Mother's Day and we enjoyed the crab fried rice, which was again a big hit. So hot and so delicious and flavorful. The barbecue pork just fell off the bone and was so amazing and so delicious. The service is exceedingly wonderful. I'm also smitten with the covers over the chairs because it shows us the owner's friends who posed for photographs!! Absolutely charming, and wonderful ambience. I had a wonderful time again!!!
We came here while visiting Philadelphia. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, with a mezzanine level looming over the floor. They have about a 10 foot Buddha watching as well. We were seated fairly quickly and the waiter explained the ordering process. Most things were served family style. They started us with soup dumplings and then the calamari salad then the lemon sesame chicken. My wife also had the crab fried rice. All items were cooked fresh, seasoned well and tasty. Cocktails were very good. Service was a little spotty at times. For Asian the price was more than most. It was a good dinner.
Visited for a fancy girl night and had such a lovely time. Our waitress was particularly amazing! I personally loved the edamame dumplings and highly recommend them. I ordered the Korean Beef Fried Rice as my entree and was also very happy with it. The lighting in the restaurant was so nice. Really enjoyed the experience.
Good Asian fusion and big portions! We came for buddakan week, which had a 3 course menu at a set price of $45, and everyone in our party got that. We expected to get partial portions since each person got an app, entree, and dessert and the menu is meant to be sharing sized, but everything ended up being full sized portions! I had the hamachi carpaccio and miso black cod, both of which were delicious. I also had relatively low expectations because I'm usually not a fan of Japanese fusion, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. The staff were also very accommodating when we were running ~25 mins late (we called to let them know), which was absolutely not expected and kind of them. I would return, especially for buddakan week.
What a wonderful experience - from the hostess as we entered to the delicious food to the server - everything was great. We were warmly welcomed and recognized as first time guests. We were promptly seated and our server was great. He explained the menu and offered advice when requested. All of the food we tried was excellent. We ordered Dim Sum Doughnuts for dessert and it came out with a sparkler since it was our first visit. Such a fun surprise - we all loved it! The restaurant was clean and really pretty. I wish we lived closer!!
After going to the one in New York a couple months ago, I recall the food being so good that I wanted to make the original my 'going out' dinner while in town. Arriving a little after their opening at 5p, I requested sitting at the bar, but was given a choice of upstairs or down. It's been so long I forgot there was one upstairs, so I decided on that to avoid the crowds that were sure to come. It is certainly darker up here compared to downstairs. Looking over the menu once more, I decided on the lemon sesame chicken but in lieu of the jasmine rice that comes with this, I went for the vegetable fried rice-minus egg-and the coconut curry foam on the side, just like I had the other month. I added an iced tea and took a look around this upstairs area, which had quite a few smaller parties on this earlier side of the evening. Even the white seat covers with people on them were still on, this place has certainly stood the test of time. I liked the fact that some of the menu items were still available (I had the wok cashew chicken last time while here at this location) and almost went with that, but wanted to give the newer lemon sesame dish a try. And I'm glad I did, this was SO good. Topped with sesame seeds, the chicken was already cut in the lemon sauce with half sliced lemons decorating the plate. This was enjoyable to the point where I only left one end left since I was so full. The rice was just as delicious as last time, and the coconut curry foam added unexpected flavor. I think I'll just keep this on the rice next time since it isn't so strong. Bartender Rachael was great! I really enjoyed my time here; things really haven't changed in some ways and although quite a number of Starr restaurants have gone under, I'm glad this one has remained.
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.
Food was definitely good but I was left a little disappointed. I expected more for the price and upscale setting. Flavors were just average, I was hoping to be more impressed. Service was phenomenal though. Staff were super attentive and helpful with the menu. read more
1 year ago
Great atmosphere and service. Delicious food. We loved sashimi special. Shrimp dumplings were my favorite in the sampler. read more
3 years ago
Great spot for a get together with friends. Something to note- when it's busy, it is VERY loud. Otherwise, great spot for family-style sharing to get a little taste of everything. We had the dim sum sampler (four types, two of each - chicken, shrimp, edamame, Szechuan pork) and pork belly Bao buns (comes with four). The restaurant is really great about adding the right count of items to ensure everyone can get a taste. Then we got the crab fried rice (classic and simple), whole Peking duck (with mo shy pancakes, sauces, cucumbers and scallions), and the Chinese eggplant (the sauce is FANTASTIC and so flavorful. The duck was a tad dry but otherwise our meal was fantastic and service even better. To wrap up the meal, we got the "dip sum" doughnuts, five cinnamon sugar pillows with fruit jam, chocolate, and ginger cream cheese to dip in. Great food, even better service. Excited to come back. read more
5 months ago
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3 years ago
First of all, I have been wanting to go to Buddakan for years and the restaurant did not disappoint. The decor is just wonderful. Sleek wood elements and a large elevated Buddha dominate the space, but neither is overwhelming. The owners of Buddakan should elevate their team member, Anish, to an elevated position. Anish was absolutely superb as our waiter, however, waiter doesn't fully describe the mind-reading that Anish performed. Before we even thought about something, Anish was already ahead of us, anticipating our needs. Outstanding service! The food? Ah yes, the food...Every single thing that we ordered was excellent! To start, we ordered the Dim Sum Sampler with Edamame, Jade Shrimp and General Tso's dumplings and pork potstickers. We also ordered the Cantonese Spring Rolls(The restaurant changes up what is included in your sampler. With ours, we had to order spring rolls separately since they weren't part of our sampler), We also ordered the Tea Smoked Spare Ribs. My cousin ordered the Glazed Alaskan Black Cod for $42 along with chili eggplant, black bean relish. I ordered the Whole Sea Bass -$50 with ginger. We also ordered the Lobster Fried Rice with saffron and cilantro. We also ordered the Buddha Style Gai Lan -$18 with marcona almonds and truffled soy sauce. Would you believe this was ordered by only two people??? Yass! The cod was succulent! The whole sea bass was crispy and delicious and tea smoked ribs were so tender that all you had to do was breath hard and the meat came off of the bones. My, my, my! My cousin and I were starving and we inhaled the food with barely any talking in between dishes. The only disappointment was the Gai Lan and I think that's because we weren't expecting the texture of the vegetable. We just didn't personally care for the dish, not that it was bad. All in all, I want to go there at least once a month! read more
Buddakan has been on my list for awhile and I finally got to go during Center city Restaurant week! Walking in the restaurant is simplh beautiful. Dim lighting a big Buddha in the middle of the dining area. They checked my coat which was a nice touch and had my table ready. Only downsize of eating solo is they put you in a table in the corner by the kitchen. I was able to see out to the restaurant and see the staff buzzing around filling orders. I ordered the Monarch cocktail which was beautiful and very good. For my dinner I went with the spicy rock shrimp baos, the sea bass for my entree and the dip sum donuts for dessert. Spicy rock shrimp baos were divine! The bao buns so fluffy and light mixed with the spicy and crunchy shrimp. Sooo good. For the sea bass, I thought I got a decent size portion of the fish. The green beans for me were slightly undercooked but the truffle jus made the dish complete. The flavors all mixed together well. The dip sum donuts at the end were a great end to the meal. It came with three different dipping sauces. The staff was fantastic and refilled my water when needed. The manager came over and asked how my meal was. Overall 5/5 experience. I told the manager I was already trying to plan when I come back! read more
Atmosphere and Ambiance was amazing, I wanted to celebrate my Wife's birthday & figured we'd switch it up from our normal traditional steakhouse's. The food was so flavorful & filled with excitement. Our service was amazing as well, our waiter was extremely knowledgeable of the menu & very patient with us as we had questions about the menu. The food was delivery in a timely too so this establishment is one that I highly recommend & will return to. read more
I thoroughly enjoyed Buddakan, from the atmosphere, service, and of course food. We ordered the dim sum sampler, pork belly bao buns, and the lemon sesame chicken. Everything was amazing and flavorful! I would highly recommend! read more
Great food, lovely ambiance. As soon as you step inside it feels peaceful and calm. As you look around you'll notice a glass waterfall lightly trickling. The restaurant's lights are dim which I love, as it's easier on the eyes and sets the mood. Just not the greatest if you're taking pix of your food with your cell phone camera The service was good although I greatly like our waiter visited our table too many times. Some patrons like that, but I just wanted to enjoy my food and the conversation I was having with my guests and the frequency of his visits were a tad bit to much for my liking. Great waitor who wanted to make sure we were good and everything was to our liking but sheesh. Too many times at our table. The food was good with the exception of the shrimp pad thai which I felt the chef might have been too heavy handed with the lime and cilantro. It wasn't worth sending back and might have just been a fluke, or maybe that's how most people like it. So that's subjective. Tasty shrimp bao buns. Nice cook on the sesame chicken. It was very tender, balanced flavor profile, and simply delicious. Perfect edamame. Overall a really great experience. read more
Last year I could not make a reservation at Buddakan during restaurant week because there was nothing available. I was uber excited when I secured a table for two this year! It was freezing outside and there was a line to get in. We made our way through the coat check process and was seated. Everything was good -The drinks. The food. The dessert. For me the stand out dish was the chicken & ginger dumplings!!! Absolutely delicious! I will visit again just to order those dumplings! read more
2 years ago
I came to dinner with my husband and it so happened to be that the restaurant was celebrating lunar new year. Each table was decorated with oranges as a symbol of good fortune (that's what our waitress told us). Although the restaurant was packed, my husband and I were able to have a conversation and enjoyed the dimmed lighting and ambiance le. We had a lovely evening and the food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the spicy rock shrimp bao buns and the general tso dumplings and let me tell you those were absolutely delicious! For our main dishes we ordered the char grilled aged beef which comes with the Szechuan fries and salad and just wow! The combination and flavors just wow. The cashew chicken's sauce went perfectly with the Jasmine rice it came with. I am ready to go back again and order this entire meal again! read more
I went here after 7 years and it is still SOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!! And the portion size for the entrees was amazing!!! Loved the rocky shrimp bao buns and the kimchee fried rice (replaced beef with shrimp)... and loved the yuzu lemonade (virgin).... Even the dim sums and the cashew chicken were really good!!!! read more
2 years ago
Server was very attentive! Love the ambiance at this restaurant. Food was phenomenal too! Perfect before seeing show at Walnut Theater. read more
2 years ago
Delicious! Food was very good and service was quite possibly even better. There is a coat check offered when you check in for your reservation, and the restaurant is actually quite big inside with two floors and a beautiful large Buddha on one wall. Quite a large vegetarian and vegan menu which was fantastic. Our faves were the Tofu Bao Buns and Fire Roasted Edamame, and I personally really enjoyed the Wasabi Potatoes. We had asked for no egg in our Pad Thai but when they mistakenly added egg, our server was quick to make us a new one, which was much appreciated. Will definitely come again, but make sure to reserve a table as it can get very busy. read more
Had my first experience at Buddakan. Have always heard great things about it and know there is one in MYC. It did not disappoint. They recommended family style so we got to try a lot of the options they had. The general Tso's soup dumplings were very tasty and so were the edamame dumplings. They were small, but packed a lot of flavor! The soup dumplings especially packed a mild heat and did contain soup inside. We tried a bunch of the main dishes including the pan seared sea bass, char grilled aged beef, bbq pork tenderloin, and peking duck. These were all very delicious and really had great flavor. The sauces went well with the food and it was a very delicious meal. The beef especially was so soft and tender and was definitely my favorite. The pork bun we got was also very good. For desert, we tried the doughnuts and I had a Buddha's temple, a chocolate mouse and coffee ice cream dessert that came with a hard chocolate top with gold leaf. These were incredibly delicious and worth it despite being smaller. The wait staff were wonderful and the overall aesthetic was neat. I highly recommend and will be returning! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
The food was delicious! No complaints and the service was good. We had 2 starters, the pork bao buns and tuna pizza. Bao buns were super flavorful and perfect bite. The tuna pizza was interesting but surprisingly delicious. The surprise to me was the crust, I assumed a thin layer of rice would have been the crust but it was an actual thin crust pizza. I had the miso cod. It was light, cooked perfectly and slightly sweet. Portions are filling. We were pretty full and didn't order dessert but they still brought out a small scoop of sorbet with a candle for my birthday. It was very thoughtful. They seemed busy but for a restaurant that has been around soo long, I would have expected shorter wait times. Dinner took longer than expected, hence the 4 stars but I would definitely go again and update my review. It could have been an off day that happened to be too busy. read more
4 years ago
The ambiance at Buddakan is awesome. I love the look, the lighting, and the overall vibe. The service was very good. Our waiter came back often and always catered to what we needed which was great! I feel like I wasn't wow'd by any of the food, but I didn't genuinely enjoy my meal, but have had better food elsewhere. I would recommend the Sea Bass. It's smooth and buttery and melts in your mouth. I also think the the fried rice was pretty good, but nothing special. If you like fried rice though, get it! Overall, I give it a 3/5 for the food. 4/5 for the service and 5/5 for the ambiance and overall vibe. read more
3 years ago
Buddakan is one of my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia. I have been dinning at this restaurant for over 15 years. The atmosphere and decor are incredible (a great place for a special occasion). The food and service are outstanding, and the price is very affordable, considering the quality of food and atmosphere you receive at this restaurant. I recommend making a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance, this restaurant is extremely busy. read more
Was dying to come to Buddakan for my birthday this year. We had a reservation and had to wait 20 minutes for our table. Other than that service was great. Our server was very attentive and lovely. The food was very disappointing though. Everything was either super salty or bland. We had the edamame dumplings and it was super over cooked and it fell apart on my chopsticks because it was so over cooked and was mush. It was not good. The shrimp dumpling had a weird texture and the flavor wasn't great. Maybe growing up with Asian cuisine my expectations are a little high but for the price point it's not worth it. The restaurant is gorgeous and upscale for sure just hoped the food would also match the ambiance. read more
4 years ago
This place is dimly-lit and has trendy, moody, romantic ~vibes~. I checked it out for Restaurant Week and was pleasantly surprised they had a vegan menu! You can mix and match though between the regular menu if you're vegetarian. The tofu bao buns and wasabi mashed potatoes are unique and amazing The Pad Thai was a bit too salty and the only dish I didn't finish. I took it home though and added a bunch of Sriracha (it was only mild) and it was fine. Loved the dip sum doughnuts for dessert and they added a cute little sparkler for our chocolate peanut butter cake for dessert after we told them we were celebrating read more
2 years ago
6 months ago
I've been to Buddakan multiple times alone. Tonight it's Restaurant Week and I dined with my son. I'm trying to expand his palate. We almost didn't dine here, there were no reservations and then magically one opened. Our reservation was 9:15 pm. We arrived at 9:00pm, told them our name and waiting a few minutes. It was super busy and loud. (I normally dine during lunch so the atmosphere is different). After a few minutes, my son and I were directed to our table. My son perused the menu and decided on his meal. I once again stuck to the Restaurant Week Menu. I ordered: Enlightenment -- Grey goose vodka, lychee, lemon Chicken & Ginger Dumplings -- Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce Lemon Sesame Chicken -- Baby Bok Choy, Jasmine Rices "Dip Sum" Doughnuts -- Five spice sugar doughnuts, seasonal fruit jam, chocolate sauce, gingered cream cheese My son ordered: Pork Belly Bao Buns -- Charred Pork Belly, Spicy Shallots, Napa Cabbage Szechuan Pork Dumplings -- Chili-Soy Broth While my son enjoyed his meal, he wasn't too keen on the actual bun served with the Pork Belly Bao Bun. He couldn't explain why. He gave his whole me a 4.5|5. I enjoyed my whole meal. When I visit, I always try to sample something different. I'm slowly working my self through the whole menu. My drink was delicious, I would absolutely order it again. Fruity more than alcoholic, but will get you just right. Can't wait to return for another epic meal read more
1 year ago
Had a nice dinner with my roommates. We were looking for more upscale vibes than your typical restaurant in Philly without being too overpriced and this hit the spot. We ordered everything as it was ready so service was quick. Our server was nice and even got us a surprise dessert for our one roommate to celebrate her birthday early. It was a nice surprise and we got the "Dip Sum" Doughnuts and it came with a cute little sparkler. We saw other people get the sparkler treatment as well which was cute. My roommates and I got the Zen-gria pitcher which was perfect to split between 3 people. As for dinner, we split the Tuna Pizza, Dim Sum Sampler, Barbeque Pork Buddha Buns, and Lemon Sesame Chicken. I enjoyed everything and our favorite all around dish was the chicken. However I will say my roommate complained about the Tuna Pizza having ginger when it wasn't stated on the menu (she's a bit picky) but it was still enjoyable. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Having visited Buddakan twice now, we have enjoyed each experience and it is a must-try in Old City. To begin, the service & restaurant ambiance is unmatched. Our servers have always been very attentive, informative, and made wonderful conversation between courses. The restaurant vibe itself is phenomenal. From the decor to the romantic, dim lighting, this place is perfect for both a fancy date night as well as a nicer get together with friends. The food at Buddakan speaks for itself. Each time we've started with the Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns, and they are out of this world. For our first visit, we shared two entrees (Grilled Lamb Chops & Pan Seared Sea Bass) with a side of Wasabi Mashed Potatoes. I don't think I've ever had sea bass that flavorful and just buttery-soft. Our second visit, we shared the Wasabi Crusted Filet (not pictured) and I was blown away by the flavors in the dish. Our favorite thing about Buddakan is not only how amazing the food is, but how the ambiance is great for any vibe. Want to impress a first date? Buddakan. Looking to grab a nicer dinner before going out with friends? Buddakan. Will definitely have many more visits in the future! read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Started with their take on old fashion and espresso martini and both were fantastic. Then for apps did yellowtail sashimi and tuna tartar spring rolls AND general tsos dumplings and all were sooo good I couldn't even pick a favorite!! For entrees we moved on to lamb chops which were excellent my favorite lamb chops ever. And also did the char grilled aged beef medium and it was good. Other than that the ambiance was beautiful and good background Music. The service was phenomenal as well! read more
2 years ago
Outstanding food and a beautifully dim lit setting. The steak was done perfectly and Im told the lamb was excellent. I took three people for their first time and they are already planning our next visit. read more
Buddakan has another location in NYC, and they offer an Asian fusion fare. We came here for an early dinner, making reservations in advance - we ordered: +Shrimp Dumplings - with water chestnuts, and scallions; these sounded delicious, but they didn't taste that great - the filling could have been consistent in texture, as there were large chunks of water chestnuts and not much of shrimp +Lobster Egg Rolls - with shrimp and Thai basil, served with a side of chili sauce; two large egg rolls, cut diagonally, resulting in 4 pieces; this was extremely cilantro-forward, which I was not a fan of +Miso Black Cod - with bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and unagi sauce; the cod was flaky and the pieces of bok choy, the shiitake mushrooms, and the daikon were unnecessary; there could have been more of the unagi sauce on the fish +Crab Fried Rice - with wok scrambled eggs; this was my favorite of the night; there could have been more crab meat, but requesting the little pitcher of soy sauce made this an enjoyable dish Service was friendly, but we were interrupted every so often; I guess that's better than never having check ins! The restaurant itself has a nice sexy vibe to it, with dim lights and red tones; loved the gigantic Buddha statue that was the main focal point in the restaurant. I'm glad I was able to give this place a try, but not sure if I'd return. +Crab Fried Rice +overly attentive service +reservations accepted read more
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Steven Star deserves 7 stars for this joint. I've honestly never been so impressed with vibe, food, service, and experience as I was with Buddakan. While they have been around for many years this was my first experience. We snagged a reservation for 7:45 on a Saturday and we're seated after a small wait, but had a great time at the bar. Once we say down, we decided to split all the food. Table of 6 and was told this was a no brainer. Normally not a fan of sharing, but it's the way to go here. What we snagged: -Asian Caesar Salad (WOW. Flavor was amazing) -Crab Fried Rice -General Tso Dumplings (DOPE) -Tuna Pizza (Best tuna pizza I've had...ever) -Wok Cashew Chicken -Tea Smoked Spare Ribs (Fall off the bone good) -Edamame Dumplings -Char Grilled Aged Beef (Best dish of the night) -Shrimp Bao Buns (2nd best dish...close to number 1) -Wasabi Mashed Honestly, I wish I went here years before. Service was quick, and the experience was over the top. Very pleased with Steven and I'm thankful for his Star effort here. LOL read more
2 years ago
Amazing experience and great cuisine. The ambiance and atmosphere is amazing and different. Great service! Highly recommend read more
2 years ago
This was our first time eating at Buddakan and our group of five went for Winter 2024 Restaurant Week. Even though our reservation was at the end of the night (9:30pm), Ariel greeted us with so much enthusiasm and was so helpful. She really made the entire experience go from 4 stars to 5 stars and above. Between the five of us, three of us got the Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns. These were delicious, and as someone who has made bao buns before, the buns were so light and fluffy. The shrimp had the perfect crunch and the slaw had a nice kick. Two of us ate the Tuna Tartare Spring Rolls and they thought they were excellent. The real star of the night was the Char Aged Grilled Beef, as recommended by Ariel. 4/5 of us ordered this, and one of us ate the Chilean Sea Bass. The beef was cooked medium rare and the sauce was divine. The Szechuan fries that it came with were a perfect crunch. I had a bite of the sea bass and even though I don't particularly love fish, it was very tasty and almost melted in my mouth. For dessert, we ordered all three options between the five of us. The Dip Sum Donuts came out in a takeout style box and three dipping sauces which was a fun presentation. I was so stuffed I could only eat my No-Bake Cheesecake that had kiwi, pineapple and other tropical fruit. It was the perfect way to end the night. This entire experience would not have been complete without Ariel's enthusiasm, recommendations, and overall excellent service. We are all eager to bring other friends back soon! read more
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325 Chestnut St
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Is this resturant expensive or it depends what you get? my daughter wants to go here for her birthday which is next week😊
It's a $$$ Restaurant food is very fresh and delicious , I didn't know a lot about the entrees so we all just ordered a lot of everything, and I have to say, that it was well worth the money
Do I have to book reservations?
I'd recommend making a reseveration as it can get quite busy especially on weekends.
Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Yes it is. From street to entrance and seating is accessible.
Is there valet parking available on a Saturday night?
Yes, it's available. Other info: Valet parking is available at $18 per vehicle after 5:30pm.… Read more
Is this the same restaurant as buddakan nyc? can't tell if its the same family or not, so i can have a certain expectation when i go in
Yes it's the same!
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