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Buddakan


4.0 of 5 stars 296 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Asian, Seafood, Contemporary, Eclectic, Pacific Rim
  • Average price: £ 19 ($ 30)

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4 of 5 stars
Charlottesville, VA
23 Dec 2009 New

Very good food. Had a few drinks before hand at the bar which was hopping. Six of us got seated at a table better suited for four. Great food to pass around the table and the lobster fried rice hit the spot! Apps and meals came out quick and we had an attentive server. Reservations are a must. more

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4 of 5 stars
Virginia
14 Nov 2009

A handsome, dramatic restaurant, with an 11 foot gold Buddha looming over the dining room. The atmosphere is relaxed but special: fellow diners were wearing everything from a sweatshirt to a ballgown, and everyone seemed comfortable! The service was gracious, professional, friendly without being intrusive. When we requested to be moved away from the bar area, our table was changed... more

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2 of 5 stars
New Jersey
7 Nov 2009
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We finally got to Buddakan, a restaurtant that had been highly recommended to us. The main room is lovely, but we were placed upstairs in a very noisy alcove. The service was unconnected, meaning the wait staff seemed professional, but not engaged. (There was too little eye contact.) The beginning of our meal was promising with tasty appetizers and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, Pa
29 Oct 2009

Buddakan is our FAVORITE restaurant in a city with hundreds! Food is delicious, service is good, and prices are very reasonable. more

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3 of 5 stars
Curitiba
26 Oct 2009

Restaurant very nice, the appetizer was very good but the entrees were bland and with a very ugly appearance. Very expensive Good for drinking and eat apptizer., Only. more

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4 of 5 stars
Downingtown, PA
15 Oct 2009

I just went last night with a group of collegues for a work dinner out. I was nervous because this was my call for the dinner plans. Thankfully EVERYONE loved it. Our service was great and the food was amazing. Appetizers were absolutely delicious....edamambe ravioli, tuna pizza and crab spring rolls were delicious. They even made 8 of each app... more

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3 of 5 stars
new jersey
12 Oct 2009

We went there for our aniversary. Was expecting to be blown away by this place. It turns out that the food is nothing special. Overpriced compared to many of the other fine asian restaraunts in the city. Overall, not bad, but not great more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
5 Oct 2009

Went with a large group and was very impressed with the service. Food was outstanding, and the ambiance was beautiful--modern and trendy. I was surprised that the food was less Asian than I had expected. more

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5 of 5 stars
NYC
15 Sep 2009

We have dined at Buddakan a number of times now. The food is very good, and reasonable for an upscale restaurant. the service is friendly and helpful with the menu. The shrimp dish with walnuts was outstanding as were the spring rolls and the dim sum donuts for dessert, everything else was very good too. I got the guilt drink... more

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5 of 5 stars
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5 Aug 2009

The minor legend is true indeed. It is amazing. more

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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.