Buddakan - Philadelphia

I always wanted to visit this restaurant in NYC but never had time. Bumped in to it in PHILLY and I made time and let me tell you I was not disappointed. As always joined by my wife we made the visit heads up make reservations this place gets packed and quick! Call them in faster and safer . We got in a couple minutes late due to parking restaurant offers valet but I found something on the streets. Walked in got greeted instantly and sat down pretty quick. Me wife and I had a corner seat next to the bar not to bad . Our waiter came through introduce him self and right away offer drinks and appetizers for starter I had the pork belly bao buns my wife had the chicken ginger dumplings. Both were very tasty bao buns were soft and pork belly was seared to perfection, dumplings were probably the best we’ve had in a while . For the main coarse I had the Barbecue Pork Tenderloin (chinese broccoli, giant panko onion rings) tenderloins were juices and tenders onion rings were crispy love my decision on choosing this dish my wife had the Crispy Calamari Salad sweet miso dressing and she loved it said that salad had the right amount of freshness and crunch. I also had a couple beers kirin light definitely was feeling kind of a light afternoon so no complaints here very refreshing. My wife had the non-alcoholic sunrise (passion fruit, peach, lemon, grenadine) she enjoyed that drink had the perfect freshness and tangy hit very good. Lastly dessert we usually share one dessert but since the meals were amazingly great I ordered two the dim sum donuts with three different dippings chocolate/cream cheese passion fruit strawberry donuts were super soft all dippings were good but the one that got me was the cream cheese our next dessert was the The Winding Road(chocolate cake, banana buttercream, caramel peanut) now that right there was truly amazing I’m a peanut butter feen this hit the spot the combination of the peanut caramel and banana cream was of the chain. This is literally my favorite spot starting today can’t wait for my next visit thanks staff for taking care of us so well and thanks chefs for giving us amazingly tasty food. Till next time KJ

It was raining out this evening, so we stepped into this restaurant, not knowing what to expect. It was a little pricey but we enjoyed and the food was outstanding. We sat at the bar. Alex was our server/bartender thank you for an enjoyable evening.

Always wanted to check out Buddakan, but was rarely in Old City where it 's located, however, I happened to be in the area and thought I 'd get a drink, for I already had dinner. The atmosphere was really cool, I sat at the bar, the lights are dim, but it works, the bartenders were really nice and attentive, I thought I 'd try out a few appetizers while I was there, the bartender, Sophia, was really helpful in explaining the whole Pan Asian vibe as far as the menu, I ordered 3 appetizers, though unfortunately, I can 't remember the exact names, I don 't really consider myself a foodie , but the presentation was beautiful, and I must admit, it was very good, a bit expensive, but that 's probably subjective, but it was more than worth it, I would definitely recommend Buddakan, and I 'll certainly be sure to return

First time here for a business dinner. This place has a great variety of vegan vegetarian menu on its course, to choose from. Spicy edamames, curried cauliflower, stuffed edamame dumplings, cashew tofu, spicy bao buns, vegan salad etc were amazing choices!! Great variety on their menu and food choices. Dessert options were amazing ranging from cakes, donuts and coconut tropical dessert!!!! Must try for a foodie! Located in Philly downtown makes it convenient to access and reach for group gatherings and happy hour.

I can’t even lie everything was on point. The manager checked in on us several times. The waiter went above beyond. The food was delicious. What else can I ask for? Loved the Char Grilled Aged Beef Mushroom potstickers. The General Tso dumplings were to die for. Trio of Sorbet with all coconut highly recommended… Sparks will fly. It was a great night with a nice ambience.