Buddakan
Restaurant · Old City
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Highlights
Upscale Asian fusion with edamame dumplings, pork buns, and Kobe beef satay
Upscale Asian fusion with edamame dumplings, pork buns, and Kobe beef satay
"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
"Located at 325 Chestnut St and also open on Christmas." - Ernest Owens
"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
"There are better places to eat than Buddakan, but if you took the 5pm tour at the Liberty Bell, it's the hippest spot within walking distance for dinner. Their rock shrimp bao buns and tuna tartare spring rolls are great, and you can’t go wrong with most of the dim sum section of the menu. You’ll probably pay too much for everything you eat here, but the people watching is worth every penny." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"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
