2024: Philadelphia Voted Buddakan Best Fusion Restaurant!
Buddakan
325 Chestnut Street
(215) 574-9440
buddakan.com
While the magnificent, 10-foot-tall Buddha is likely the first thing to catch your eye, it’s the Modern Asian cuisine that will leave a lasting impression. Beloved dishes like edamame dumplings, char siu pork buns and Kobe beef satay share menu space with ambitious entrees that marry daring influences from East, West and beyond. Whether you’re craving a cutting-edge Asian-influenced cocktail, hand-made dumplings or a full dinner seated at the dramatic communal table, let Buddakan help you escape across the globe — if only for an evening.
2023: Philadelphia Voted Buddakan Best Fusion Restaurant!
Buddakan
325 Chestnut Street
(215) 574-9440 – buddakan.com
While the magnificent, 10-foot-tall Buddha is likely the first thing to catch your eye, it’s the Modern Asian cuisine that will leave a lasting impression. Beloved dishes like edamame dumplings, char siu pork buns and Kobe beef satay share menu space with ambitious entrees that marry daring influences from East, West and beyond. Whether you’re craving a cutting-edge Asian-influenced cocktail, hand-made dumplings or a full dinner seated at the dramatic communal table, let Buddakan help you escape across the globe — if only for an evening.
2022: Philadelphia Voted Buddakan Best Fusion Restaurant!
Buddakan
325 Chestnut Street
(215) 574-9440 – buddakan.com
While the magnificent, 10-foot-tall Buddha is likely the first thing to catch your eye, it’s the Modern Asian cuisine that will leave a lasting impression. Beloved dishes like edamame dumplings, char siu pork buns and Kobe beef satay share menu space with ambitious entrees that marry daring influences from East, West and beyond. Whether you’re craving a cutting-edge Asian-influenced cocktail, hand-made dumplings or a full dinner seated at the dramatic communal table, let Buddakan help you escape across the globe — if only for an evening.
2021: Philadelphia Voted Sampan Best Fusion Restaurant!
Sampan
124 S 13th St
(215) 732-3501 – sampanphilly.com
Sampan — part of the Schulson Collective — brings modern Asian cuisine to Philadelphia’s Midtown Village, offering an oasis of contemporary small plates. A dramatic back-lit wall mural, open kitchen and drink options set a posh scene for delicious finds. Behind the restaurant, the 30-seat outdoor Graffiti Bar adds another atmosphere for sports lovers, artists and Happy Hour. Heat lamps and candles make the outside spot cozy with great deals on food and drinks. Let your taste buds fly and try cheesesteak bao, edamame dumplings, tuna rice crackers, Korean BBQ beef, calamari salad, crispy duck, crispy brussels sprouts with puffed rice, chili and fish sauce and more. Whether for a date night or business dinner, anyone can find a reason to try Sampan!
