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Buddakan

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4.5 of 5 stars 243 ratings
243 ratings
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#12 of 1,651 restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Cuisines: Asian, Seafood, Contemporary, Eclectic, Pacific Rim
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Address: 325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone:  (215) 574-9440
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Reviews of Buddakan

( 1-10 of 96 )
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 7, 2008

An amazing meal was truly enhanced by the excellent service and ambience. more

Sep 27, 2008

In Philly for a few days and enjoyed several restaurants; but this was not one of them, although moderately rated the food quality is poor, the food is delivered at all different times, so it is very difficult for the entire group to eat at the same time. The place is nice looking but I don't see what all the... more

Sep 11, 2008

It seems lately that a major city cannot put itself on the culinary map without having a high-end, Asian-fusion-whatever-you-want-to-call-it type of restaurant. Buddakan does not disappoint and puts an otherwise uneventful city on the map for me. The interior is clean, modern, spacious and classy. The 30' Budda sitting serenely mid-restaurant seems out of place in this busy, boisterous eatery... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 11, 2008

only there for drinks, but place looks amazing more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 7, 2008

Excellent. Chocolate bento is amazing. The decibel level is a bit too high. more

4 of 5 stars
Connecticut
Sep 3, 2008

Great fusion food! Very nice atmosphere and a great place for lunch. We came just about lunch closing time and they didn't rush us nor remind us that the kitchen was closing. We took our time and ordered as much food as wanted, including a dessert. The food was great, but small in quantity and pricey. Give it a try... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

If for nothing else go for the chocolate bento box. more

5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 26, 2008

Went to Buddakan for the second time recently and the food was great! For appetizers we had chicken ginger dumplings and shrimp and scallop spring rolls (with ginger dipping sauce and hot mustard). For entrees, filet mignon (with mashed potatoes) and asian bbq pork (with HUGE onion rings and chinese Broccoli although I think mashed potatoes would go with it... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 15, 2008

Food lives up to the scene. more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 6, 2008

love it! more

Reviews of Buddakan

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Buddakan Address

325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: (215) 574-9440
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.