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Is Buddakan Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Philadelphia, PA)

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As of September 2026, Buddakan is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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buddakan.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: Buddakan's website shows current 2026-dated content with live reservation and delivery links, and Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11) describes it as an ongoing Starr Restaurants property in Philadelphia.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

An episode titled "With My Hands" featured Buddakan, restaurateur Stephen Starr's modern Pan-Asian fusion restaurant in Philadelphia, PA, built around a dining room anchored by a ten-foot Buddha statue. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), Starr opened the original Buddakan in Philadelphia in 1998, and the concept later expanded to Atlantic City and New York City; the Atlantic City location closed in October 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Buddakan's website (checked 2026-09-08), the Philadelphia restaurant was taking reservations and delivery orders, its page last modified on 2026-09-07 per site metadata. The site also promoted gift cards and private-event bookings alongside its regular dinner service.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
With My Hands
What was featured
modern Pan-Asian fusion cuisine at Stephen Starr's flagship restaurant
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Buddakan

Frequently asked questions

Is Buddakan still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Buddakan is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Buddakan after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

An episode titled "With My Hands" featured Buddakan, restaurateur Stephen Starr's modern Pan-Asian fusion restaurant in Philadelphia, PA, built around a dining room anchored by a ten-foot Buddha statue. As of September 2026, Buddakan is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Buddakan located?

325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Buddakan?

Season 1, Episode 9 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “With My Hands”.

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Visit info

Address
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
buddakan.com

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