Chocolate Buddha

The kingfish sashimi with asparagus, jalapeño and caviar very fresh and taste delicious. Karaage chicken bento also very nice.

Quite disappointing food. The atmosphere/ location and great service is what justifies the price for the average food. But if you're looking for authentic Japanese food, go somewhere else.

I love coming here! Make sure to book ahead though. The staff are always great and greet you like an old friend. Food is consistently good. Has a good gluten free menu and some nice deserts. The plus is the location at Fed Square- always something going on. Love it

Great location, great menu but really annoying that all the plates are brought out at the same time, no room on the table or time to enjoy each plate

A great choice if you want to treat your tastebuds to a plethora of Sushi. We ordered a range of them and my party was not disappointed by any.

The pumpkin sushi was a great pick.

This whole dining experience was tied up by Lucas’s warmness and his outstanding hospitality. He’s a great bloke. 10/10

Every time we dine here the food is exceptional. Truly a culinary institute. Heavily recommend all of the nigiri, by far the best sushi I've had in Australia.

An Exceptional Dining Experience Thanks to Lucas!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chocolate Buddha, and I must say that my experience was elevated to a whole new level, all thanks to the exceptional service provided by Lucas, the restaurant manager.

From the moment I walked in, Lucas's warm and welcoming demeanor set the tone for a fantastic evening. His attention to detail and commitment to ensuring every guest has a memorable experience was truly remarkable.

Lucas, the manager of Chocolate Buddha, is a shining example of what exceptional hospitality should be. His dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for guests elevate the dining experience to a level of excellence that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chocolate Buddha to anyone seeking not only exquisite cuisine but also a dining experience enriched by the presence of a remarkable manager like Lucas.

Thank you, Lucas, for going above and beyond to make our evening unforgettable. You are a true asset to Chocolate Buddha, and we look forward to returning soon.

Sincerely,

Nadishka

Wonderful evening. Great good and our waitress Rebecca was super fun and friendly. We’ll be back!

Went here on a date, i have been before with a few friends and it is the nicest place, the food is good and customer service is beautiful, such a calm environment and got food quickly!

Came for dinner. Must say the place is pretty crowded. Sushi are very pretty. Bentos, dons and ramens are quite ordinary. Ordered a teriyaki chicken bento and salmon bento. One kid bento and a side. Presentation was great and customer service was very good too. Would be great if there are more varieties.
Ambience is 10/10 if you are here with a group for a drink as well. Drink choices ample.

Well-located Japanese inspired restaurant. Bento boxes, ramen, Udon and sushi are all available. The spicy ramen broth is quite good. Grab a spot near a window and watch the folks of traipse through Fed Square while slurping your noodles.

Always enjoy the quality top notch food here. Lucas front of house always warm and friendly and our waitress Bianca very helpful suggesting dishes and super friendly also. I after eating here multiple times highly recommend.

I took my family to this restaurant and was not disappointed. Service was quick and courteous. Why 4 stars you ask? First, chicken Bento Box - I expected small, bite size pieces, but got 4 large pieces that you have to deal with chopsticks, not ideal. Not enough teriyaki sauce to use on rice. Service was good, but you don't use cleaning products right next to people eating. My Bento had interesting chemical overtones. Otherwise recommended.

The food was so so tasty and we made great choices from the extensive menu. The staff were very attentive and friendly, they didn’t need to be told off by their manager.it was hard to listen to

Food is always good here, but it is on the pricey side. Also the wait staff seem to be busy doing nothing, just gossiping with each other or walking back and forth and ignoring you. The low rating is for the staff's attitude. Their "I'm too good to bring you a spoon" attitude was grating. I can always go spend my money somewhere else.

I absolutely loved the service from the chef and the waiters, food is a solid 10/10 my favourite dish is the karaage chicken and lotus chips️

One of my favourite new Japanese restaurants to go to, quality of food is excellent with fair pricing for the amount of effort they put into the presentation and flavours of their dishes, an excellent variety of food to choose for anyone who loves Japanese cuisine!

A local friend took me here while I was visiting, loved it. Friendly staff, awesome food, and we had perfect views of Melbourne for sunset. Definitely recommend

Wanting something lite for an early dinner on a hot day, I ordered Miso Udon made of vegetable miso broth, fried silken tofu, shitake mushroom, carrot, bok choice, wakame and spring onions.
I have tried vegetable broth many occasions, they are all good but for me, forgive me please vegetarians, it completely lacks the depth of meat.
The fried silken tofu was amazing though, never had one that had a creamy gooey centre and the udon noodles were sticky, chewy, exquisite! Then the outdoor seating on a day like this truly added to the food experience.

Have enjoyed the ambiance, great service and exquisite food many many times. With friends and by myself. Always a delight.