Food was very fresh I did not find anything not top notch. Even oysters and clams which I have…read morefound to be sketchy at most buffets. Were fresh and tasty. Do not skip on the soups all were REALLY GOOD. Soups alone were worth the cost, but add lobster, all kinds of crabs, I must have eaten a pound of soft shell crabs alone. Bubble drinks which are extra if taking to go are free with dine in, those and the juice drinks make it an even better experience. Gets crowded think about going at slightly off main times to avoid larger crowding. But even on a Friday or Saturday nights lines move fast, staff refill the buffet often and generously. CANNOT RECOMMEND IT HIGH ENOUGH!!!

Outstanding! How can you beat unlimited lobster claws in butter? Ribs? Cocktail shrimp? Clams on…read morethe shell? Sushi AND sashimi? It's an amazing place. The weekday lunchtime pricing is phenomenal!

They give miso soup with lunch specials as an option or as a stand alone. For an Asian takeout,…read morethis miso soup aint bad! It has the seaweed and tofu and a miso flavor. If it's made from powder or the miso pouches, I wouldn't be surprised, but I wouldn't mind getting it next time with a combo or meal! The fried Szechuan wontons were okay. It was a lot of chewy/tough dough, which wasn't fun with only bits of meat. The sauce was pretty oily so I think it was a lot of chili oil. Eh it was okay, I wouldn't get this again though.

Great food every item we ordered was outstanding, very clean and fast delivery. Would highly…read morerecommend and clear soup as good as any hibachi

The sushi is top-notch--super fresh and well-cut, and the specialty rolls are creative without…read morebeing over the top. Service is always fast and friendly. The staff genuinely seem to care whether you're enjoying your meal, and they're quick to offer refills or check in without being overbearing. It's a great place to grab dinner with friends or even go on a casual date. There's a nice balance of modern and cozy

This is a solid neighborhood spot for decent Chinese and Japanese fare, including sushi. Service is…read morealways expeditious and to the point, food is always prepared well and fresh. We have them on our regular rotation. The service is always friendly and the restaurant is kept clean. What more could you ask for?

Made dinner ressys here as I was visiting Philly for the first time and heard so many good things…read moreabout the famous edamame dumplings. Parking was easy to find outside, and I was welcomed and greeted nicely upon entering. They provided me with a veggie menu upon seating me, which I really appreciated. I also had the pleasure of being waited on by the very handsome Vinny. He checked in on me often and made sure I was enjoying my meal. The edamame dumplings were pretty good! I had imagined whole edamame beans, but they were mashed inside, which was definitely a surprise. Also had the wasabi mashed potatoes, which had a very unique flavor that I hadn't had before. Overall my dining experience went very well. I accidentally dropped one of my chopsticks, and a gentleman picked it up immediately and got me a new one. Inside the ambiance was relaxing and the lights were dim, but I was still able to take nice pics of my meal. Highly recommend if you're in the area :)

We used to go to Buddakan in Atlantic City, but it was permanently closed during COVID, so I was…read morereally happy to see they have a location in Philly. We made a reservation for 5:30 tonight and were seated toward the back near the bar. Service: 5 stars. Our server, Ryan F., was excellent. He was very personable, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He had the entire menu memorized and was able to explain the ingredients and dishes in detail. His level of service definitely added to the experience. Drinks: We started with the Honor cocktail, which was citrusy, refreshing, and a nice way to start the evening. Later, I ordered the lychee martini, one of my favorites, and it was just as good as I remembered. Food: For appetizers, we shared the tuna tartare spring rolls, yellowtail sashimi, and shrimp dumplings. The tuna tartare spring rolls and yellowtail were both very good and flavorful. The shrimp dumplings, however, were just okay and didn't really stand out. We've had better elsewhere. For our mains, I ordered the miso cod and crab fried rice, and both were absolutely delicious. The miso cod was flavorful and satisfying, and the crab fried rice was one of the highlights of the meal. Both brought back the flavors I remembered from our past visits. Hubby ordered the wok cashew chicken, which he found just okay and not particularly memorable. Overall: A very good dining experience, but not everything was a home run. The service was outstanding, and the miso cod, crab fried rice, and lychee martini were the highlights for me. A couple of the dishes were less impressive, especially considering the prices. Still, it was great to revisit Buddakan in Philly. There are several other dishes I'd like to try, so I'm looking forward to another dinner here.

Wow I was so impressed with my experience here. The food…read moreand cocktails were absolutely amazing. It's Japanese small plate style, so I ordered a few to try which ended up being plenty for me. The truffle fried rice with fresh mushrooms was a standout. I would eat it everyday if I could. I also had the waygu and tuna tartare and they were perfectly prepared. I loved the sweet potato and sauce that came with the waygu. I sat at the bar and service was great. It's lively inside but kind of a moody vibe. I will definitely return!

Took my friend who was visiting from out of town here and we all loved it! The downstairs space is…read moreintimate, moody, and beautiful--I'd definitely return for a date night. We did the chef's tasting menu, which I highly recommend. It was so much fun (and a little overwhelming) choosing 10 dishes, but everything we ordered was delicious. Our favorites were the ice cream, miso eggplant robatayaki, spicy tuna roll, and salmon sashimi. Great service and an overall wonderful experience. Definitely a place I'd recommend!

Went to the Phils game last night and decided to go to LF. I'd been a couple of years ago and it…read morewas good. We has a spicy tuna appetizer. On of the specialties of the chef. It was very good. For the main course we had pad Thai. Again very good. Did not have Asahi Suoer dry beer so we got Sapporo. I'd go back for sure.

Here for a concert in the casino. Food is okay it's good enough for Americans and overpriced even…read morein this inflationary world Sammy did a great job. Nice decor.. IG worthy walls

Love this local sushi place in South Jersey! I love getting their vegetarian sushi meal which comes…read morewith miso soup. I loved the variety of sushi that comes on the platter - always exciting when it's not just avocado! Our server was extremely attentive and brought us refills. I also highly recommend getting one of the Japanese sodas at the front of the restaurant for a variety!

Yum, yum, yum. We order take out often, but we decided to dine in. We haven't done so since 2020…read more We arrived about 5:30 on a Sunday, it was us and one other table, but quickly filled up plus with the takeouts! Busy. Eating food in is so good, the shrimp tempura was so crispy and crunchy. The fried rice, dumplings, sesame chicken, and the sushi all hit the spot! Our server was attentive. Our meal was tasty! It was nice to dine in! It is also BYOB!

Sampan is probably my favorite spot in Philly for happy hour. The restaurant itself has such a cool…read moreatmosphere, with dimly lit seating, two bars inside, and a back graffiti bar that has a completely different vibe with a more open and lively feel. I come here for happy hour every now and then because the prices are really great, and both the food and drinks are delicious. We started with the specialty cocktail and the Thai Punch, and both were really good. They had fruity undertones, and the alcohol wasn't overpowering at all -- I could easily have a few of these. For food, we got a few orders of the kung pao chicken wings. They were perfectly crispy with a really flavorful glaze. The portion size was also very generous, especially for the happy hour price. These are a great example of Asian-style fried chicken wings done right. I definitely want to come back and try their full dinner menu since I've only been here for happy hour so far. Luckily, it's not too far from where I live in the city, so I'll definitely be back!

TLDR: mediocre food and dessert. You will be rushed out and treated like a nuisance. Go if you…read moredeliberately want a short basic, salty meal and don't mind feeling rushed. The details: This place is WAY overrated online. It's amazing what a little publicity can do for a place... Honestly, I wish I had something good to say about it, but all I can say is that a couple of the dishes (mushroom shumai and salmon skewers) were just "okay". The fried items (spicy chicken bao, cauliflower) were greasy and tasted half burnt; they were clearly fried in old grease, which leaves burnt crumbs on the batter and also doesn't drain from the food as well. The short rib dumplings were salty and the meat was overcooked and mushy. Besides the poor quality food, I strongly disliked that (at a regular table with a dinner reservation) they asked for a card up front to "open a tab". Really?? That seems so weird and tacky. Very few people "dine and dash", so what would be the reason behind this? It felt especially "interesting" given the diversity of the patrons, if you get my drift. I've never been to a restaurant that does that, unless you're at the bar. Speaking of the bar...FYI They only honor the happy hour menu at the bar. The last thing I'll say is this isn't a place where you can eat comfortably and relax socially. They are literally at your table every 5-10 mins trying to get you out. It's sort of "tapas" style but they don't allow you to finish a bite before they bring the next item. We felt like we had to rush to taste everything before it got cold. To top it off, we ordered the $56pp meal thing and the dessert was 4 tiny, tiny finger-sized ice cream cones. They brought them out without warning, so they were melting right away...again, forcing us to eat or lose out. And of course the waitress brought the check out shortly thereafter. When I made it clear that we wouldn't be rushed out, she kindly gave us more water. I questioned her about rushing us, and she said they "run a high volume model". Lol doesn't every restaurant want high volume (I.e., more money)? But at the expense of service? I guess they found the sweet spot of mediocrity and profit that keeps the doors open. Maybe 10 mins later, the manager came over and picked up drink glasses and asked us how things went (another "hurry up") signal. It was truly bizarre. Unfortunately, I didn't get to finish telling him how terrible the food was because he had a nose bleed and had to run off, and didn't return right away. We just left because it was no longer worth staying around somewhere that made it uncomfortable for us to have a leisurely dinner. I definitely would never go again. I didn't take any food pics because none of it was appealing enough to make me take my camera out, and again, we had to eat fast.

Delicious food! Always perfectly done! I would recommend this place to everyone! I love their hot…read moreand sour soup and mei fun!

We got the Mongolian beef and chicken teriyaki. LOADED with onions, both meals. See photo. That's…read morethe amount of onions in both our meals. The beef literally had no other veggies, just onions. Ewww just Disgusting.

Despite what you might see in some pictures, this is a take-out only place. There is no ambiance…read moreand service is just being handed your food. This is not a knock but the website literally says: "Atmosphere Casual Dining Good For Group". Nope So, the important part is the food. As this was my first visit, my standard practice is order dishes I'm familiar with so I can gage against what I know. I started with the chicken spring rolls. 4 to an order. These were crispy and flavorful and packed with filling. Served with a chili sauce. These might have been the best spring rolls I've ever had. Next was Chicken Pad Thai. Served with peanut and a lime wedge on the side. The Pad Thai noodles and sauce were fantastic. I requested "medium spicy" and they nailed that. The one issue I had was I found the chicken a little rubbery. Asian restaurants usually "velvet" the protein tenderize. The mouth feel on this suggested it was not tenderize. Overall, everything was good enough that I would definitely consider going back and giving them a second chance. Maybe a beef dish.

I ordered for dinner yesterday and lunch today. I got the basil chicken, chicken spring rolls and…read morethe sweet and sour chicken. I ordered the brown rice on side both times. The basil chicken was absolutely wonderful A sauce with just the right amount of spice. Basil chicken came with all white meat chicken, green beans and onions. The brown rice was really mushy. The chicken spring rolls were great and came with a sweet sauce. They didn't include any packets like soy sauce or mustard but the flavors were great.