Buddakan menu — United States
325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 · +1 215-574-9440Browse 59 items from a captured U.S. menu for Buddakan. AI reference images help explain the dishes; they are not photos of the restaurant's actual food.
Appetizers

Young soybeans steamed in their pods and lightly salted.

Young soybeans in the pod, fire-roasted and lightly seasoned.

Crispy spring rolls filled with fresh tuna tartare, served with a side of chili ponzu sauce and topped with crispy shallots.

Steamed buns filled with charred pork belly, spicy shallots, and crisp napa cabbage.

Crispy, spicy shrimp served in soft, steamed buns and topped with a tangy pickled slaw.

Thinly sliced raw fish served with a citrus-soy sauce and finished with a drizzle of sizzling hot oil.

Tuna Pizza
$18Thinly sliced raw tuna served with spicy mayonnaise, pickled jalapeños, and a citrus-soy sauce.

Tender pork ribs infused with a delicate tea-smoked flavor, glazed in a savory hoisin barbecue sauce, and served with a side of tangy pickled slaw.
Salads

Crispy Calamari Salad
$18–$24Crispy fried squid served over fresh greens with a sweet miso dressing.
- Regular$18
- Large$24

Asian Caesar Salad
$16–$22A crisp salad featuring a Caesar-style dressing topped with spicy cashews.
- Regular$16
- Large$22

Crisp Persian cucumbers tossed in a savory sesame and spicy chili vinaigrette.
Vegetable

Creamy mashed potatoes blended with zesty wasabi crème fraîche and topped with fresh chives.

Roasted cauliflower tossed in a fragrant Madras curry sauce and topped with crunchy spiced cashews.

Tender eggplant stir-fried in a savory garlic sauce and topped with crunchy pine nuts.

Wok Gai Lan
$12Stir-fried Chinese broccoli seasoned with garlic and soy sauce.
Dim Sum

These steamed dumplings are filled with edamame and served in a savory broth flavored with truffle and shallots.

Crispy fried rolls filled with lobster, shrimp, and Thai basil, served with a side of chili sauce.

Pan-seared dumplings filled with a savory mushroom blend, served with pickled lotus root and a side of tangy ponzu dipping sauce.

Steamed pork dumplings served in a savory chili oil sauce, topped with pickled mustard greens and fresh cilantro.

These Wagyu beef wontons are served with oyster mushrooms, Chinese celery, and a drizzle of crispy chili oil.

Steamed chicken and ginger dumplings served with a savory sesame dipping sauce.

Steamed dumplings filled with chicken and a savory, tangy broth inspired by General Tso's flavors.

Steamed shrimp dumplings filled with a blend of water chestnuts, ginger, and scallions.

Crispy fried rolls filled with a savory mixture of shrimp and chicken.

This sampler features two each of pork Sichuan wontons, chicken dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and edamame dumplings, served with a citrus-soy dipping sauce.
Noodles & Rice

Stir-fried noodles with shrimp, mushrooms, egg, scallions, and a savory, slightly spicy XO sauce.

Pad Thai
$27Stir-fried rice noodles served with shrimp and crunchy bean sprouts.

Fragrant rice stir-fried with browned butter and topped with fresh chive flowers.

Wok-fried rice tossed with roasted Peking duck and topped with a sunny-side up Jidori egg.

Stir-fried rice prepared with crab, scrambled eggs, and fresh cilantro.

Wok-fried rice tossed with tender lobster, aromatic saffron, and fresh Thai basil.

Stir-fried rice with savory beef, spicy fermented cabbage, and a sunny-side-up egg.
Poultry

Tender chicken and crunchy cashews stir-fried in a savory-sweet plum wine sauce.

Tender chicken pieces tossed with mild shishito peppers and a bright, fresh citrus glaze.

Crispy chicken tossed in a savory sauce, served with broccolini and garlic chives.

A whole roasted duck served with thin pancakes, sliced cucumbers, and scallions.
Fish

Pan-seared sea bass served with green beans, butternut squash, and maitake mushrooms in a truffle-infused sauce.

This dish features tender black cod glazed in a savory miso sauce, served with bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and a sweet soy-based unagi sauce.

Seared tuna coated in wasabi, served alongside chilled ginger-infused somen noodles.

Crispy jumbo shrimp served with a citrus salad, sliced radish, and candied walnuts.

A whole crispy fish served with a savory black bean sauce and a fresh salad of scallions and ginger.

Lobster served in a savory curry sauce with asparagus, broccoli, snap peas, and crispy spinach.
Meat

Char Grilled Aged Beef
$43–$71This aged beef is char-grilled and served with Szechuan-spiced fries and a fresh watercress salad.
- Option 1$43
- Option 2$71

Tender strips of rib eye steak are stir-fried with black pepper and served over a crispy, deep-fried noodle nest.

Grilled lamb chops served with a savory Mongolian-style barbecue sauce and a fresh, crisp tiger salad.

This dish features roasted pork tenderloin served with Chinese broccoli and large, crispy panko-breaded onion rings.

A tender beef filet with a spicy wasabi crust, served with teriyaki-glazed vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes.
Dessert

Mandarin
$14A dessert featuring vanilla, dark chocolate, and a bright mandarin orange gelée.

Prosper
$16A refreshing dessert featuring fresh strawberries and aromatic shiso leaves topped with whipped cream.

This dessert features creamy coconut tapioca served with fresh pineapple and a scoop of guava sorbet.

A rich chocolate cake swirled with ribbons of caramel and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.

A refreshing selection of three chilled sorbets featuring chocolate, coconut, and seasonal fruit flavors.

Five warm doughnuts tossed in five-spice sugar, served with chocolate sauce, ginger-infused cream cheese, and seasonal jam.
Dessert Wine

This is a sweet, golden dessert wine from the Loupiac region of France, known for its rich honey and apricot flavors.
- Glass$12
- Bottle$54

This sweet, lightly sparkling Italian white wine from Piedmont offers delicate notes of stone fruit and floral aromas.
- Glass$14
- Bottle$49
Fruit Wine / Sake

Tozai "Blossom of Peace"
$13–$75This is a sweet, fruit-infused Japanese rice wine made with plums.
- Glass$13
- Bottle$75

Shibata Black Yuzu
$16–$85A refreshing Japanese sake infused with the bright, aromatic flavor of yuzu citrus.
- Glass$16
- Bottle$85
After Dinner drinks

A smooth, chilled cocktail made with vanilla vodka, creamy unfiltered sake, and coffee liqueur.

This dessert cocktail combines vanilla vodka, creamy nigori sake, and coffee liqueur for a smooth, caffeinated finish.
About this menu
Menu items include Steamed Edamame, Fire Roasted Edamame, Tuna Tartare Spring Rolls.
Menu captured from https://buddakan.com/,
This is an unofficial menu. SeEat is not affiliated with the restaurant. Offerings and prices may vary by location.
AI dish images and labels are decision support only. Confirm allergies and safety-critical dietary needs with the restaurant.
