Buddakan

Chef Danny Bowien Talks About Working at Buddakan | Eater NY

"Stephen Starr’s 25-year-old flagship is getting a menu revamp as Danny Bowien steps in to recast its identity; he calls the assignment “a much, much larger operation” and likens the scale to Madison Square Garden compared to Mission Chinese’s Bowery Ballroom energy. His initial urge to “take all the risks in the world” is now tempered, and his creative goal is to “make food that stands up to this room.”" - Melissa McCart

21 Iconic Dishes in Philly

"Good dumplings in this town are in abundance, but the ones at Buddakan have been impressing diners for over two decades. Their signature edamame dumplings that are served in a truffled sauternes-shallot broth are the definition of iconic (and tasty) dining." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

Amtrak's New First Class Dining Experience Is Inspired by Popular Restaurants in New York and Philadelphia

"Among the new options are beloved dishes from some of Starr's most acclaimed spots, like the black pepper beef from Buddakan."

Ed Harris, Junior Sous chef, Winner! Episode 4.9, June 15, 2010

How Coronavirus Is Impacting Philly’s Food World | Eater Philly

"I note that Buddakan, another Starr Restaurants venue, was named in reports alleging that the restaurant group failed to meet obligations to pay out accrued sick leave to laid-off employees during the COVID-19 closures." - Eater Staff