Chocolate Buddha
Order delivery or takeout
Takeaway
(03) 9654 5688Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Japanese, Vegetarian, Asian
- Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
(03) 9654 5688
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Executive Chef
Alex Bazar
- Area
Melbourne CBD
- Cross Street
Federation Square : Corner of Swanston St & Flinders St
- Parking Details
None
- Public Transit
Trams 1 , 3 , 3a , 5 , 6 , 8 , 16 , 35 , 64 , 67, to Swanston St/Flinders St (119 m W)
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu
We offer 3 set menus including Gluten-Free & Vegetarian. $65 p/p OR $85 p/p with 4 matching sake per menu. Minimum 2 people per menu. Not available after 8pm
Sushi
Kingfish Jalapeño Sashimi
freshly sliced kingfish w/ jalapeño, coriander, asparagus, black caviar & yuzu soy dressing
- 4 Pcs$19.00
Prawn Tobiko Maki
carrot, cucumber, avocado & mizuna covered in tempura crumb, tobiko mayo & katsu sauce
- 4 Pcs$23.00
Spicy Tempura Salmon Roll
salmon, zucchini, carrot & tobiko w/ spicy mayo
- 4 Pcs$25.00
Ocean Trout Nigiri
scorched ocean trout nigiri sushi w/ wasabi leaf
- 4 Pcs$25.00
Spicy Tempura Pumpkin & Veg Roll*
tempura pumpkin, avocado, cucumber, pickled radish, kanpyo, sriracha & pumpkin sauce
- 4 Pcs$24.00
Buddha's Fire
inside out roll w/ fish of the day, jalapeño, asparagus, glazed & seared w/ a special spicy scallop sauce topped w/ spring onion & ito togarashi
- 6 Pcs$28.00
Salmon Tobiko Maki
inside out roll with salmon, yuke soy, alfalfa, mayo, cucumber & topped w/ wasabi tobiko
- 6 Pcs$26.00
BBQ Chicken Roll
grilled chicken, lettuce & avocado w/ a bbq sauce wrapped in rice & nori & covered w/ panko crumbs
- 4 Pcs$22.00
Wagyu Yakiniku
wagyu on a avocado, asparagus, grilled red capsicum maki roll w/ peri peri mayo
- 4 Pcs$27.00
Rice Paper Vegetable Sushi
avocado, kanpyo, takuan, grilled red capsicum, oyster mushroom & eggplant w/ a spicy coriander pesto sauce
- 6 Pcs$21.00
Soft Shell Crab Roll
inside out roll covered w/ furikake & filled w/ avocado, deep-fried warm soft shell crab & cucumber served w/ tobiko mayo
- 4 Pcs$26.00
Spicy Kinoko Maki Roll
mushroom soya bean, onion, chilli & garlic over an asparagus, avocado & grilled red capsicum maki
- 6 Pcs$26.00
Sushi & Sashimi Mixed Plate
- 12 Pcs$40.00
- 18 Pcs$60.00
Donburi
over steamed white or brown rice w/ miso soup (veg or fish)
Vegetable Curry$19.00
w/ carrots, potato, daikon, tomato, capsicum, onions, mushrooms, mizuna w/ beni shoga
Teriyaki Chicken Don$26.00
chargrilled marinated thigh fillet w/ house made slightly spicy teriyaki sauce, oyster mushroom, kai lan, mizuna, shredded nori & Japanese mayo
Sashimi Don$25.00
w/ fresh salmon sashimi marinated in yuke soy w/ sliced cucumber, shiso leaf, sesame, alfalfa & shredded nori
Izakaya / Share
Edamame*$9.00
steamed soy beans w/ rock salt or chilli salt
Green Gyoza
served w/ ponzu & wasabi mayo
- 5 Pcs$13.00
Spicy Lamb Gyoza
garlic, chilli & cabbage filled gyoza served w/ a chilli soy sauce
- 5 Pcs$15.00
Pork & Cabbage Gyoza
w/ a ponzu & soy sauce
- 5 Pcs$15.00
Chicken Ao Nori$18.00
diced chicken thigh, marinated in garlic, extra virgin olive oil, deep-fried & coated in ao nori & served w/ Japanese mayo
Korean Fried Chicken$18.00
crispy coating of Korean seasoning w/ our sticky hot garlic & chilli sauce
Salmon Broccolini
blanched broccolini & shredded daikon rolled in thin sliced salmon w/ yuke soy topped w/ baby shiso (served cold)
- 4 Pcs$19.00
Renkon Crisps$9.00
crunchy lotus root crisps w/ miso sour cream
Agedashi Tofu*$15.00
deep-fried silken tofu, grated daikon, spring onion & nori w/ vegetable broth
Seared Wagyu Yakiniku Hotplate$35.00
sizzling wagyu pieces w/ kai lan, oyster mushrooms & garlic in a yakiniku sauce (contains sesame seeds)
Steamed Noodle Dumpling
prawns, salmon, chives & water chestnuts, wrapped in brown rice noodles & served w/ a soy, ginger & sesame oil dressing
- 6 Pcs$22.00
Beef Tataki$24.00
grilled scotch fillet steak served rare w/ a jalapeño & onion dressing
Bento
all Bento served with a mixed leaf salad, steamed white or brown rice, avocado hosomaki & miso soup
Teriyaki Chicken$23.00
Chargrilled marinated chicken thigh fillet w/ our house made, slightly spicy teriyaki sauce, bok choy. Gluten-free on request
Vegetable Ankake$22.00
Deep fried eggplant & zucchini in a shiitake mushroom & ginger ankake sauce. Gluten-free on request
Pork Katsu Curry$24.00
Carrots, potato, daikon, tomato, capsicum, onion curry w/ crumbed pork katsu. Vegetarian on request
Grilled Salmon$25.00
80g of grilled salmon w/ a BBQ miso glaze
Gluten Free Friendly
Edamame*$9.00
steamed soy beans w/ rock salt
Ocean Trout Nigiri
seared ocean trout w/ wasabi leaf
- 4 Pcs$25.00
Salmon Tobiko Maki
inside out roll w/salmon, yuke soy, shiso, mayo, cucumber & topped w/ wasabi tobiko
- 6 Pcs$26.00
Spicy Kinoko Maki Roll
mushroom soya bean, onion, chilli & garlic over an asparagus, avocado & grilled red capsicum maki
- 6 Pcs$26.00
Kingfish Jalapeño Sashimi
freshly sliced kingfish w/ jalapeno, coriander, asparagus, black caviar, sriracha & yuzu soy dressing
- 4 Pcs$19.00
Sashimi Don$25.00
fresh salmon sashimi marinated in yuke soy w/ cucumber, shiso leaf, sesame seeds, alfalfa nori & veg miso soup
Teriyaki Chicken Don$26.00
chargrilled marinated thigh fillet w/ house made teriyaki, oyster mushroom, kai lan, mizuna, shredded nori & Japanese mayo served w/ a fish miso soup
Salmon Broccolini
blanched broccolini, shredded daikon rolled in thinly sliced salmon w/ yuke soy topped w/ ito togarashi
- 4 Pcs$19.00
Buddha's Fire
inside out roll w/ fish of the day, jalapeno, asparagus glazed & seared w/ a special spicy scallop sauce topped w/ spring onion & ito togarashi
- 6 Pcs$28.00
Wagyu Yakiniku
wagyu on a avocado, asparagus, grilled red capsicum maki roll w/ peri peri mayo
- 4 Pcs$27.00
Rice Paper Vegetable Sushi
avocado, kanpyo, takuan, grilled red capsicum, oyster mushroom & eggplant w/ a spicy coriander pesto sauce
- 6 Pcs$21.00
Steamed Noodle Dumpling
prawns, salmon, chives & water chestnuts, wrapped in brown rice noodles & served w/ a soy, ginger & sesame oil dressing
- 6 Pcs$22.00
Black Forest Tartufo$14.00
Sticky Date Pudding*$15.00
w/ a pecan, peanut & walnut mix & vanilla ice-cream
Caramel, Chocolate & Miso Mousse$14.00
Lemon Almond Cake$14.00
w/ fresh cream
Ramen & Udon
Spicy Pork Ramen$26.00
slow cooked rolled & sliced pork belly (3PCS) in a pork broth, marinated egg, bok choy, corn, bean shoots, beni shoga, shichimi, spring onion & nori
Shake Ramen$26.00
100g grilled salmon served medium rare in a vegetable or pork broth, bok choy, sweet corn & bean shoots
Miso Udon$25.00
udon noodles in a vegetable miso broth w/ deep-fried silken tofu, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, wakame & spring onions
Sides
White or Brown Rice$4.00
Miso Soup$4.00
Side Green Salad$6.00
Green Veg$9.00
blanched kai-lan (Chinese broccoli) w/ a mustard & sesame sauce
Kids
Edamame*$6.00
Chicken Ao Nori$11.00
Avocado & Mayo Maki Roll*
- 8 Pcs$12.00
Fresh Salmon & Mayo Maki Roll
- 8 Pcs$16.00
Teriyaki Chicken & Mayo Maki
- 8 Pcs$16.00
Ramen Noodles$12.00
in our pork dashi OR vegetable dashi
Chicken Bento$16.00
chargrilled chicken w/ teriyaki glaze, sesame seeds, mayo, steamed rice & mixed leaf salad
Renkon Crisps$5.00
crunchy lotus root crisps w/ miso sour cream
Pork, Cabbage & Onion Gyoza
w/ ponzu sauce
- 3 Pcs$9.00
Green Gyoza
w/ ponzu sauce
- 3 Pcs$9.00
Desserts
Trio of Ice-Creams$12.00
azuki bean / charcoal coconut / green tea
Sticky Date Pudding*$15.00
served w/ a nut mix of pecans, peanuts, walnuts & ice-cream
Black Forest Tartufo$14.00
Caramel Chocolate Mousse$14.00
White & Chocolate Spring Rolls
belgian chocolate spring rolls (3 white & 3 dark) served w/ a caramel miso sauce & fresh cream
- 6 Pcs$18.00
Lemon Almond Cake$14.00
w/ fresh cream
Yuzu & Fresh Fruit Summer Pavlova$14.00
What 1,529 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Safety precautions
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- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Contactless payment available
Screening
- Staff is vaccinated
FAQs
Chocolate Buddha offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9654 5688.
Chocolate Buddha is rated 4.6 stars by 1529 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Takeaway
(03) 9654 5688Federation Square, Corner Swanston St & Flinders St Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Additional information
- Cross Street
Federation Square : Corner of Swanston St & Flinders St
- Area
Melbourne CBD
- Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Cuisines
Japanese, Vegetarian, Asian
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Parking Details
None
- Public Transit
Trams 1 , 3 , 3a , 5 , 6 , 8 , 16 , 35 , 64 , 67, to Swanston St/Flinders St (119 m W)
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive Chef
Alex Bazar
- Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(03) 9654 5688