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Buddakan
Where creativity and cache loom large
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The centerpiece at Buddakan
Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
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Insider Tip
Although Buddakan remains one of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants, chef Scott Swiderski refuses to let it get too comfortable in its ways. He is constantly trying to enhance its already sublime offerings.
To that end, Buddakan has recently introduced its version of the "Bento Box" lunch. Designed for the hurried business-lunch crowd, Buddakan's Bento Box consists of a soup or salad, a appetizer and an entree all served in a modern Japanese bento box for just $18.
But you don't need to be coming from the office to have lunch at Buddakan. Stop by after a visit to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — it's only a block's walk down Chestnut Street.
A towering gilded statue of the Buddha generates elegant calm in this 175-seat, Pan Asian restaurant with sleek, modern decor. Immensely popular, Buddakan is a restaurant that is great for both large parties and intimate dinners.
Located in the heart of the bustling Old City neighborhood, Buddakan features two full bars as well as a popular (and hard to reserve) 20-person, lit-from-within, community table for sharing food and conversation.
The fare is top notch — appetizers include seared kobe beef carpaccio, endamme ravioli, miso tuna tartare and tea smoked spareribs. For the main course, delve into delicious dishes like Japanese black cod, wasabi crusted filet mignon, roasted ponzu chicken and collosal tempura shrimp. For dessert, the chocolate bento box will please just about anyone.
Be sure to make your reservation before coming to town as Buddakan fills up quickly especially on weekends. Better yet, make your reservation right now.
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