Buddakan restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania dining

Buddakan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Asian Fusion, Pan-Asian Upscale Asian restaurant

Closed now4:48 PM Price $40-$100 Today 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US

CuisineAsian Fusion, Pan-Asian
StyleUpscale Asian restaurant
Price$40-$100
MealsDinner
Guest impressions

What people say about Buddakan

Customers always recall the spectacularly decorated dining room first, but they also frequently rave about the tuna pizza, bao, ribs, duck, and various other Asian-themed dishes meant to be shared. Waiters have been known to be quite lively and willing to help order for groups since it is important due to the sharing of foods from the menu. It can be an extremely noisy and lively environment, making it more suited for celebrating.

Restaurant overview

About Buddakan

Buddakan is a contemporary Asian restaurant in Old City with a grand theater-style dining room where the menu features shared dishes. Asian influences, specifically Chinese and Japanese, along with their own unique creations, come together rather than being divided into regions.

Some options include edamame and bao as well as salads, fried rice, chicken, sea bass, and whole roasted Peking duck. Parties could opt to share some smaller dishes along with one or two bigger dishes that would work better.

When people are looking for an Asian restaurant in Old City, Philadelphia, with a nightlife atmosphere, Buddakan offers a unique experience. It is not so much about having a quiet dinner but about having a grand dining room for socializing and cocktails.

Menu highlights

Buddakan Philadelphia menu highlights and prices

Steamed Edamame$9
Fire Roasted Edamame$12
Tuna Tartare Spring Rolls$16
Pork Belly Bao Buns$18
Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao$21
Buddakan Style Sashimi$18
Tuna Pizza$18
Tea Smoked Spare Ribs$24
Crispy Calamari Salad$18/$24
Asian Caesar$16/$22
Cucumber Salad$14
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes$14
Curried Cauliflower$12
Chinese Eggplant$13
Wok Gai Lan$12
Lobster Fried Rice$26
Korean Beef Fried Rice$26
Wok Cashew Chicken$31
Tangerine Chicken$34
General Tso’s Sesame Chicken$38

Menu items and prices can change. Check the restaurant directly for the latest menu before visiting.

Popular picks

What to try at Buddakan

  • Tuna Pizza
  • Chicken and Ginger Dumplings
  • Spicy Shrimp Bao
  • Miso Black Cod
  • Black Pepper Beef
  • Cashew Chicken
  • Crispy Jumbo Shrimp
  • Dim Sum Doughnuts
Opening hours

When to visit Buddakan

Closed now5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Monday5:00 pm–10:00 pm
TuesdayToday5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Wednesday5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Thursday5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Friday5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Saturday5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Sunday4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Location

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Restaurant location325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US

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