Buddakan

Buddakan is a modern Asian restaurant in Old City known for a dramatic dining room built around a giant gold Buddha statue and a long communal table lit by candles. The kitchen serves family style dishes across Chinese, Japanese, Thai and other Asian influences, paired with an extensive cocktail, wine and sake list. Beyond the main room, Buddakan offers several private and semi private spaces for groups, including the Communal Table for smaller gatherings and a mezzanine level that overlooks the main dining floor for mid sized parties, with the option to buy out the full restaurant for larger events. The space works for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners and milestone celebrations, and the kitchen builds custom family style menus for private bookings. Buddakan sits at 325 Chestnut Street in Old City, steps from Independence Hall, and has been one of the neighborhood's signature restaurants for two decades.