Buddakan
Restaurant · Old City
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Highlights
Upscale Asian fusion with iconic edamame dumplings & Buddha statue
Upscale Asian fusion with iconic edamame dumplings & Buddha statue
"Buddakan is a renowned restaurant created by Stephen Starr, known for its fusion of Asian flavors and dramatic, stylish interior. It remains a staple in Philadelphia's dining scene and has an additional location in New York." - Emma Orlow
"Edamame dumplings and char siu pork buns can all be found at this longtime Stephen Starr restaurant. Between the 10-foot-tall Buddha statue that catches the eye of every diner entering or the impressive Asian cocktails — Buddakan is the one of the city’s most elegant places to eat." - Diana Lu
"Good dumplings in this town are in abundance, but the ones at Buddakan have been impressing diners for over two decades. Their signature edamame dumplings that are served in a truffled sauternes-shallot broth are the definition of iconic (and tasty) dining." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Good dumplings in this town are in abundance, but the ones at Buddakan have been impressing diners for over two decades. Their signature edamame dumplings that are served in a truffled sauternes-shallot broth are the definition of iconic (and tasty) dining." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff
"Stephen Starr of Starr Restaurants, which operates 20 venues in Philadelphia alone, told Eater through a company representative that it’s too early to discuss exactly what indoor dining will look like at his restaurants, including Buddakan, Parc, El Vez, Barclay Prime, and other perennially popular spots." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
