Buddakan

Escape across the globe with Modern Asian cuisine.

Beloved dishes like edamame dumplings, spicy rock shrimp bao buns, wok cashew chicken, and charred grilled aged beef marry daring influences from East, West and beyond.

09/15/2024

Proof that it's what on the inside that counts.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍 Jackass Burrito, delivering to Philadelphia + NYC

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09/15/2024

The streets are closed but we are open! Sip and snack during West Walnut Open Streets every Sunday in September 10am-5pm.
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is turning 20, and we’re joining the party! 🎉🚀 TODAY 9/13 through Sunday 9/15, sip on their iconic Astronaut cocktail at , , and (frozen ❄️).

Be sure to join us at for the main event on Sunday, 9/15, for an all day birthday celebration! Enjoy brunch and dinner special additions, DJs from 11am-9pm, family-fun, exclusive merch, and so much more. You won’t want to miss it! 🥳🍸

09/12/2024

Grilled and served with ingredients inspired by the coasts of Provence, our delicate Branzino is an elegant dish perfectly suited for long, summer days.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍

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09/10/2024

A sleek oasis, nestled into the waterfront at the hotel. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍

09/09/2024

Inviting you into our home for a meal you'll think about for days. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Join us Sunday, September 8th through Saturday, September 21st, as we celebrate the return of Philly Restaurant Week with special prix fixe menus from and !
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Garden-fresh plum, cucumber, and shish*to lend a refreshing touch to 's summer Stracciatella.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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True friends take you to for pitchers of margaritas.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Restaurant Week is almost here and we cannot wait for you to Join us September 8th through 20th for an exquisite three-course meal featuring all of your favorites. Swipe to see some of the menu items we will be offering, and visit our website to see what else is in store. See you soon!⁣​​​​​​​​​*Not available on Saturdays*​​​​​​​​​
🍽️: Wasabi Caesar
🍽️: Pad Thai
🍽️: Chicken & Ginger Dumplings

09/02/2024

Spend Labor Day with us and a round of edamame dumplings. We're open from 4pm to 9pm! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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09/01/2024

New to the menu: Wok-Fried Cheung Fun complete with yellow chives and a hint of sesame. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/29/2024

An enchanting evening lies ahead. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/27/2024

Experience a bold sake with a crisp, dry finish. Perfectly crafted to complement your next hearty meal.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🍶: Hizo Otokoyama: Tokubetsu Junmai

08/26/2024

Al-fresco dining, pure joie de vivre!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Reserve your table for on .

08/26/2024

It’s our golden birthday! ⭐️ For those joining us tonight, celebrate 26 years with a special treat: Maine lobster dumplings topped with edible gold leaf. Available today only.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/24/2024

Your Saturday stack awaits…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Pancakes with mixed berries, whipped cream and agave syrup, available only during brunch!

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08/23/2024

Prepare to fall head over heels with 's seasonal creations. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/23/2024

A leisurely lunch is calling.. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍

08/21/2024

Gang's all here. 🍨🍨🍨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍

08/19/2024

A gourmet twist on a classic favorite. Meet the 954 Cheesesteak at .​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Hand cut wagyu, summer truffle, foie gras, fried onions, cooper sharp on a freshly baked sesame roll, served with Laurent Perrier Brut.

08/19/2024

Zen-gria: riesling, plum sake, orange, & ginger. Available as a pitcher or by the glass. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/16/2024

We're 26 on the 26th! To celebrate our Golden Birthday, enjoy Maine lobster dumplings with citrus soy, topped with edible gold leaf. Only available on 8/26. ⭐️ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/15/2024

TOSTADA MARISCO​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Shrimp, scallops, crab, octopus, salsa fresca, avocado, chiltepin, lime juice

08/13/2024

“No. 6” Sichuan Pork Wontons with chili oil, pickled mustard greens, and cilantro. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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08/11/2024

Have you heard the news? has announced a new Beverage Pairing, now available as an added experience alongside for guests enjoying their Tasting Menu.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Whimsical, thoughtful, and the most enlightening way to travel through the Buddakan experience. We’ve brought in sake and wines from across the globe and crafted festive cocktails that activate each of your senses and enhance the layered flavored of each dish within our Tasting Menu.

Guests have the opportunity to select from two different pairings – a JOURNEY or a QUEST – that will each set you on a personalized adventure through Asian cuisine.

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08/10/2024

You know them, you love them. Edamame Dumplings served in a truffled sauternes-shallot broth.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/07/2024

The Veggie Sandwich at .anselm_dc is anything but a wallflower: seeded sourdough, sprouts, aioli, avocado, and cheddar​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/07/2024

A few Buddakan favorites. What are you reaching for first? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/02/2024

A spread this good deserves all of the attention.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

08/01/2024

Let us illuminate your night. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

07/29/2024

Monday night pick-me-up? Make your reservation now. 🥢​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

07/29/2024

If you need us we'll be here. 🏓🍻​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍

07/28/2024

Young coconut milk creates a sweet, cooling broth beneath fresh yellowfin tuna in El Presidente's seasonal ceviche. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Phot:

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Hamachi Crispy Rice, complemented by a vibrant kick of Yuzu Kosho—zesty citrus and chili pepper blend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍

07/26/2024

Sear Happiness...The .anselm_dc prime steak.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photo:

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New York City Restaurant Week is almost here and reservations are open! Join us July 22 to August 18 for classic staples along with new dishes you haven't yet discovered.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📍
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A meal at Buddakan is an escape halfway across the globe, if only for an evening. Taste, sight and sound are vital when it comes

While the magnificent, 10-foot-tall Buddha is likely the first thing to catch your eye, it’s the Modern Asian cuisine that will leave a lasting impression. Beloved dishes like edamame dumplings, char siu pork buns and Kobe beef satay share menu space with ambitious entrees that marry daring influences from East, West and beyond. Whether you’re craving a cutting-edge Asian-influenced cocktail, a bento box lunch or a full dinner seated at our dramatic communal table, let Buddakan help you escape across the globe — if only for an evening.

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325 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

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