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ZahavvsBuddakan
Both restaurants are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Zahav ranks significantly better than Buddakan. Zahav ranks #1 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 11 reviewers such as BlackBook, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Zahav
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Philadelphia Inquirer
Not For Tourists
Condé Nast Traveler
Bon Appétit Show All Reviews
237 Saint James Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $20/night
Fodor's "A small staff mixes and matches a melting pot of flavors for a modern Israeli menu whose highlights include house-baked laffa (flatbread)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Solomonov’s Middle Eastern combinations include mellow, musky, twice-cooked eggplant salad served next to nutty hummus with blistered flatbread." Full review
Zagat "A "breath of fresh international air", Michael Solomonov's "one-of-a-kind" Society Hill Israeli "blends traditional food" (think "heavenly hummus") with "modern techniques"." Full review
BlackBook "From the laffa bread to the Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov, everything is authentic."
Gayot14.0
"Zahav, which means gold in Hebrew, showcases chef Michael Solomonov's love for the foods of his homeland." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Israeli street food given a gourmet spin. Modern techniques and excellent ingredients add extra gloss (and expense) to traditional snacks, salads, and kebabs."
Philadelphia Inquirer 4 Bells
"No chef in the city is creating food as thrillingly personal and well-executed." Full review
Not For Tourists "Culinary greatness from the Middle East."
Condé Nast Traveler "It’s still serving a bevy of flavorful small plates, including downright addictive hummus (try the Tehina, topped with cumin, lemon, and parsley) and luscious beef-and-lamb kofte." Full review
Bon Appétit "Where modern Middle Eastern started." Full review
Buddakan Travel + Leisure Zagat Gayot DK Eyewitness Philadelphia Inquirer
Rough Guide Fodor's Not For Tourists
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The Infatuation Show All Reviews
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $0/night
Travel + Leisure "Many dishes are designed to share, and standouts include tuna "pizza," Malaysian spicy lobster, and wasabi-crusted filet mignon." Full review
Zagat "Still "buzzing" after many years, Stephen Starr's "sexy", "swanky" Old City Asian earns Philadelphia's Most Popular title thanks to "creative", "exceptionally flavorful" food." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The great golden Buddha has smiled upon this Stephen Starr restaurant, now replicated in New York and Atlantic City." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The edamame (soy bean) ravioli, wasabi tuna pizza, and miso-glazed black cod are enduring classics."
Philadelphia Inquirer 2 Bells
"Swiderski has left enough elements of familiar Asian cooking to ease unadventurous customers along, and most of these standards are done quite well." Full review
Rough Guide "Delicious pan-Asian fusion entrees cost well over $20. Admire the 10ft gilded Buddha in the modernist interior while dining."
Fodor's "This post office turned stylish restaurant is presided over by a 10-foot-tall gilded Buddha who seems to approve of the sake cocktails and the fusion food ..." Full review
Not For Tourists "Pricey Starr Restaurants Asian fusion - everybody has a birthday there."
Where "This enduringly popular hotspot features contemporary Asian creations in a theatrical atmosphere, including a 10-foot golden Buddha. L (M-F), D (daily)." Full review
The Infatuation "Their rock shrimp bao buns are great, and you can’t go wrong with most of the dim sum section of the menu. " Full review
