7475 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-931-8588
Buddha's Belly is mediocre food with lousy service in a generic environment.
If you are looking for a second-rate dining experience, well look no further! This restaurant is on the same level as Panda Express, and that is only due to the
3Buddha's Belly is mediocre food with lousy service in a generic environment.
If you are looking for a second-rate dining experience, well look no further! This restaurant is on the same level as Panda Express, and that is only due to the
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Lousy Service
i must confess, I have never had the inclination nor patience to blog about anything. Ever. But my experience which I am afraid to say still lingers on my palette regardless of how much trail mix I can stuff in my mouth as I type this
3i must confess, I have never had the inclination nor patience to blog about anything. Ever. But my experience which I am afraid to say still lingers on my palette regardless of how much trail mix I can stuff in my mouth as I type this
We are english and they don't like english people. Anyone wearing glasses should be aware they must take them off before you come in. Food amazing on everyday apart from Thursdays
3We are english and they don't like english people. Anyone wearing glasses should be aware they must take them off before you come in. Food amazing on everyday apart from Thursdays
Great food. I had the the sour apple soju martini with the albacore avocado spring rolls and the alaskan black cod all reasonably priced without sacrificing quality.
3Great food. I had the the sour apple soju martini with the albacore avocado spring rolls and the alaskan black cod all reasonably priced without sacrificing quality.
Pros: Great Food
Cons: no complaints
Nice, trendy, and good. It's a nicer type of Asian restaurant that fuses Chinese, Japanese, and Thai influences. I like their modern take of the traditional Asian dishes. They even infuse their rice with something which I can not figure, but its good. It gets quite busy. There's valet parking or street parking.
4Nice, trendy, and good. It's a nicer type of Asian restaurant that fuses Chinese, Japanese, and Thai influences. I like their modern take of the traditional Asian dishes. They even infuse their rice with something which I can not figure, but its good. It gets quite busy. There's valet parking or street parking.
We have lived by Buddha's Belly for three years and had never been in--primarily because I was concerned that my husband, who has a pepper allergy, couldn't survive a place sure to have bell peppers and chili sauce out the yin-yang.
3We have lived by Buddha's Belly for three years and had never been in--primarily because I was concerned that my husband, who has a pepper allergy, couldn't survive a place sure to have bell peppers and chili sauce out the yin-yang.
Pros: Great service, yummy food, allergy conscious
Cons: Valet-only parking ($5), can be very busy at times
My friend suggested PF Changs and I in turn suggested Buddha's Belly. And so we went. It was T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E! We had exactly what the waitress suggested and we were completely unimpressed/disgusted by the food. It was the kind of food
3My friend suggested PF Changs and I in turn suggested Buddha's Belly. And so we went. It was T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E! We had exactly what the waitress suggested and we were completely unimpressed/disgusted by the food. It was the kind of food
It's best to visit this restaurant with someone who has been there before. Their food is wildly uneven. Some of it is just inedible, such as the damp and way overbattered tempura or the wildly fatty filet mignon. However, dishes like
3It's best to visit this restaurant with someone who has been there before. Their food is wildly uneven. Some of it is just inedible, such as the damp and way overbattered tempura or the wildly fatty filet mignon. However, dishes like
Pros: When it's good, it's great; lovely service; enjoyable ambience
Cons: Parking can be a challenge; a number of bad menu options
It is no wonder this restaurant is still so popular after all these years... it is consistently great and very Affordable. The service is friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is very comfortable -- perfect for
3It is no wonder this restaurant is still so popular after all these years... it is consistently great and very Affordable. The service is friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is very comfortable -- perfect for
Pros: Service, Food, Prices
The food in this place is amazing! If you love Asian food this is a place to go. The long wait can be a hassle but its worth it in the end for the food that you get. Highly recommended with great food and a great atmosphere.
4Not what it's cracked up to be...yes it's more affordable than the koi's and katanas of the world, but the food doesn't come close. the miso cod was probably the worst i've had in LA
3Not what it's cracked up to be...yes it's more affordable than the koi's and katanas of the world, but the food doesn't come close. the miso cod was probably the worst i've had in LA
I had the Teriyaki Salmon twice at this restaurant and both times it was to die for. OMG! It is a small restaurant and can be a long wait, but totally worth it. The ambiance is fantastic, it is quiet and nice lighting with esquisite food. Would reccommend to anyone.
5Buddha's Belly offers consistent service and wonderful cuisine. It's a great spot for a girls' night out or a weekday dinner date. The miso-infused eggplant is a yummy starter and the albacore-avocado spring rolls are delicious. For the
3Buddha's Belly offers consistent service and wonderful cuisine. It's a great spot for a girls' night out or a weekday dinner date. The miso-infused eggplant is a yummy starter and the albacore-avocado spring rolls are delicious. For the
Pros: variety of menu, consistency of food and service, ambiance
This is the second time I've been to this place (I visited the restaurant in Santa Monica, that just opened). I find the food very creative in taste and presentation. The Rock Shrimp Tempura was insane--so good and very beautifully
3This is the second time I've been to this place (I visited the restaurant in Santa Monica, that just opened). I find the food very creative in taste and presentation. The Rock Shrimp Tempura was insane--so good and very beautifully
Pros: Creative dishes
Cons: The Santa Monica site needs more ambiance
This is kind of a hotspot. Some celebs are generally in there. Their spicy calamari salad is both spicy and delicious. Nice patio for warm summer nights. Worth a visit, especially if you're in the hood already.
4A great restaurant with good food, reasonable prices (for food and alcohol) and lively atmosphere. I have enjoyed everything I've tried on the menu -- but the seared ahi tuna salad and singapore seafood noodles are favorites. It can get
3A great restaurant with good food, reasonable prices (for food and alcohol) and lively atmosphere. I have enjoyed everything I've tried on the menu -- but the seared ahi tuna salad and singapore seafood noodles are favorites. It can get
Pros: food, prices
Cons: as always in Los Angeles, can be difficult to find street parking
I found the food to be bland. I've eaten at this place twice because the atmosphere looks amazing, but I've always been disappointed with the food.
3I found the food to be bland. I've eaten at this place twice because the atmosphere looks amazing, but I've always been disappointed with the food.
Pros: ambience is gorgeous
Cons: food is terrible
I love this place. Been coming here for years, and it's just consistently great. Fast, friendly service , tasty food, and one of the best values in the city. Grab a Mojito first(made with soju), then try the albacore/avocado spring
3I love this place. Been coming here for years, and it's just consistently great. Fast, friendly service , tasty food, and one of the best values in the city. Grab a Mojito first(made with soju), then try the albacore/avocado spring
It was my 1st time here, and I was pleasantly surprised. \r
Items I'd recommend: Mojito (made w/ soju) - a must-have, and the Ahi Tuna Burger - nicely cooked and great sweet potato fries. The so-so items: appetizers - all right but
It was my 1st time here, and I was pleasantly surprised. \r
Items I'd recommend: Mojito (made w/ soju) - a must-have, and the Ahi Tuna Burger - nicely cooked and great sweet potato fries. The so-so items: appetizers - all right but
Pros: Mojito! Nice patio & friendly service
Cons: Parking
I'm still thinking about the Tuna Burger I had here on Saturday night. The food was great, and the waiter was very helpful and attentive. I definitely recommend Buddha's Belly.
3I'm still thinking about the Tuna Burger I had here on Saturday night. The food was great, and the waiter was very helpful and attentive. I definitely recommend Buddha's Belly.
Pros: Great food, service
Cons: parking
Saturday's night at Buddha?s belly.... The service was good, the sitting was fast even without reservation and the food was OK, we had the tuna tartar which was a little bit dry, the black cod which was a little bit over-cooked and the
3Saturday's night at Buddha?s belly.... The service was good, the sitting was fast even without reservation and the food was OK, we had the tuna tartar which was a little bit dry, the black cod which was a little bit over-cooked and the
Pros: Service, fast sitting
Cons: Average food
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place when we were walking from our hotel. We went around 3 and did not have to wait to be seated. The food was delicious I got the vegan tofu salad and my boyfriend got the Thai green curry chicken
3My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place when we were walking from our hotel. We went around 3 and did not have to wait to be seated. The food was delicious I got the vegan tofu salad and my boyfriend got the Thai green curry chicken
Pros: Great food, lunch service was fast!
Cons: Seemed really busy at night!
Good food, but very crowded and a little loud. Great for vegetarians and meat-lovers to dine together because of all the options. Lots of fun dishes to share.
3Good food, but very crowded and a little loud. Great for vegetarians and meat-lovers to dine together because of all the options. Lots of fun dishes to share.
Pros: Food is good.
Cons: a bit crowded and loud
This place was extremely crowded. We waited forever to be seated on a Saturday night and they do not take reservation. The portions are very small. I left hungry and so did my boyfriend. The food was pretty tasty, but nothing to die
3This place was extremely crowded. We waited forever to be seated on a Saturday night and they do not take reservation. The portions are very small. I left hungry and so did my boyfriend. The food was pretty tasty, but nothing to die
Pros: food was tasty, service was good
Cons: long wait, noisy, small portions
Love the black cod dish here. The atmosphere is really nice and they tend to stay open a little later than most restaurants in the area, which is a big plus, for late diners. Servers are very friendly and helpful. All in all a very good
3Love the black cod dish here. The atmosphere is really nice and they tend to stay open a little later than most restaurants in the area, which is a big plus, for late diners. Servers are very friendly and helpful. All in all a very good
Pros: Good food and service. Open late. What more could you want.
This place rocks! A group of girlfriends and i tried Budda Belly for the first time and i must say it was amazing. It seemed like we ordered everything on the menu there was so much food. The Black Cod and Orange chicken were so tasteful
3This place rocks! A group of girlfriends and i tried Budda Belly for the first time and i must say it was amazing. It seemed like we ordered everything on the menu there was so much food. The Black Cod and Orange chicken were so tasteful
Pros: service, food was so good, great atmosphere
To be fair, i was only here once, but i was not impressed by the food. the flavoring on everything seemed a bit bland or off - although the menu offerings were enticing in concept, the execution lacked conviction.
3To be fair, i was only here once, but i was not impressed by the food. the flavoring on everything seemed a bit bland or off - although the menu offerings were enticing in concept, the execution lacked conviction.
Such a big fan of Budhha's Belly. My absolute favorite is the ginger fried rice with sirloin and shrimp. Great flavors on everything. Loved the ahi tuna and even the sides are flavorul and zesty. Downside is, it can get really crowded
3Such a big fan of Budhha's Belly. My absolute favorite is the ginger fried rice with sirloin and shrimp. Great flavors on everything. Loved the ahi tuna and even the sides are flavorul and zesty. Downside is, it can get really crowded
Pros: Great food, Good Service
Cons: Parking, No reservations
The salmon is always good here and I recommend sitting outside if you can. They have some fun martinis to try and there is a nice selection of entrees on the menu. The waiters have always been nice.
3The salmon is always good here and I recommend sitting outside if you can. They have some fun martinis to try and there is a nice selection of entrees on the menu. The waiters have always been nice.
very nice little place, good food\r
the vegan lettuce wraps were really good, skip the veg curry dish
very nice little place, good food\r
the vegan lettuce wraps were really good, skip the veg curry dish
I first went to this restaurant with a friend of mine. We had the Tom Yum Goong Soup and I must say - if this is the ONLY reason you go - you must GO NOW! I went back two more times with her just for this soup. If you know where Magic
3I first went to this restaurant with a friend of mine. We had the Tom Yum Goong Soup and I must say - if this is the ONLY reason you go - you must GO NOW! I went back two more times with her just for this soup. If you know where Magic
Pros: Food, Ambience, Parking
Cons: Service
I ate here with a friend on a Sunday evening. Seating was very prompt and the service was attentive. We shared the Ahi Tuna Tartar which was very tasty and I had the Green curry. Just spicy enough to be interesting but still mild. The
3I ate here with a friend on a Sunday evening. Seating was very prompt and the service was attentive. We shared the Ahi Tuna Tartar which was very tasty and I had the Green curry. Just spicy enough to be interesting but still mild. The
Pros: Tasty food, great outdoor seating
Cons: Lots of dishes with shrimp in them. Would like the option to leave the shrimp out!
I am moving back to New York and will totally miss Buddha's Belly! I am a frequent diner there, and give it my best recommendation. Their food is heavenly and the prices are affordable, but the staff is truly outstanding. They're all so
3I am moving back to New York and will totally miss Buddha's Belly! I am a frequent diner there, and give it my best recommendation. Their food is heavenly and the prices are affordable, but the staff is truly outstanding. They're all so
Pros: great service, great price for the quality, delicious food
Cons: they don't take reservations for less than 6
I'm not one to post reviews, but this place has awfule food, not sure how this got a 9.3 rating, let alone is on the best of list...people in Hollywood must not know Asian food. This was the first time in my life I had ever visited a
3I'm not one to post reviews, but this place has awfule food, not sure how this got a 9.3 rating, let alone is on the best of list...people in Hollywood must not know Asian food. This was the first time in my life I had ever visited a
Came here on a Wedsnesday night and was able to get seated right away. The mostly Thai influenced menu is very varied and you seemingly couldn't go wrong with any choice for an entree. The Pad Thai is monstrous and has an interesting
3Came here on a Wedsnesday night and was able to get seated right away. The mostly Thai influenced menu is very varied and you seemingly couldn't go wrong with any choice for an entree. The Pad Thai is monstrous and has an interesting
Pros: Versatile menu, location
Cons: Impossible to get street parking, but valet turned out to be only 3.50
This has got to be one of my favorite places in LA now. The ambiance is great - lively, energetic, but friendly, not snobbish. The food is amazing, and costs about half of what you'd expect to pay. A lot of "pan-Asian" places are really
3This has got to be one of my favorite places in LA now. The ambiance is great - lively, energetic, but friendly, not snobbish. The food is amazing, and costs about half of what you'd expect to pay. A lot of "pan-Asian" places are really
Pros: great food; very affordable; eclectic menu
Cons: waitstaff overworked
Good atmosphere and a wide variety of Asian food. The Pad Thai was excellent, and the Japanese noodles impressed my Japanese girlfriend.
3Good atmosphere and a wide variety of Asian food. The Pad Thai was excellent, and the Japanese noodles impressed my Japanese girlfriend.
Pros: Variety of food. Fun atmosphere.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. The food is reasonably priced, the staff is always courteous and friendly, and the ambient decor only adds more charm. Although all the appetizers are quite tasty my favorite is the albacore
3This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. The food is reasonably priced, the staff is always courteous and friendly, and the ambient decor only adds more charm. Although all the appetizers are quite tasty my favorite is the albacore
Pros: amazing food, great service, ambience
Cons: limited parking
I just went here for the first time yesterday - I live in the neighborhood and can't believe I haven't been here before! What a find! The food is really good and the prices are extremely reasonable. Now I know why it's so crowded. We
3I just went here for the first time yesterday - I live in the neighborhood and can't believe I haven't been here before! What a find! The food is really good and the prices are extremely reasonable. Now I know why it's so crowded. We
Pros: nice ambience, staff is hot
Cons: can be crowded and loud
My wife and I went to Buddha's Belly for lunch on a Saturday. We are vegetarians and, luckily, the waiter picked up on that and made sure that my wife's food was not made with chicken broth. It normally would have been, but this is not
3My wife and I went to Buddha's Belly for lunch on a Saturday. We are vegetarians and, luckily, the waiter picked up on that and made sure that my wife's food was not made with chicken broth. It normally would have been, but this is not
Pros: service, food quality, ambiance
Cons: on busy street, slightly overpriced
i was at buddha's belly this weekend for a birthday party and had a great time. the staff was extremely nice, the service was wonderful, and the food was delicious and well-priced. will definately be going back.
3i was at buddha's belly this weekend for a birthday party and had a great time. the staff was extremely nice, the service was wonderful, and the food was delicious and well-priced. will definately be going back.
Pros: inexpensive, good food, service
As a vegetarian I enjoy finding a good veg. restaurant. The fried veggie rolls with a rice wrapper, are quite good!
3As a vegetarian I enjoy finding a good veg. restaurant. The fried veggie rolls with a rice wrapper, are quite good!
Cons: On the noisy side
This place has a good selection of pan-Asian food that isn't terribly expensive... I am addicted to the peanut noodles with chicken. I also love the mojitos here, randomly enough. They taste great and I'm usually pretty tipsy after about 2!
There is valet parking, but it's not too difficult to find nearby parking on one of the side streets (just make sure to check the signs).
4This place has a good selection of pan-Asian food that isn't terribly expensive... I am addicted to the peanut noodles with chicken. I also love the mojitos here, randomly enough. They taste great and I'm usually pretty tipsy after about 2!
There is valet parking, but it's not too difficult to find nearby parking on one of the side streets (just make sure to check the signs).
I love eating at Buddha's Belly, and I come here all the time - I've never written a review for this place before, because I didn't want it to get any more crowded! They have great Pan-Asian food at a fantastic value. Their cooking is a
3I love eating at Buddha's Belly, and I come here all the time - I've never written a review for this place before, because I didn't want it to get any more crowded! They have great Pan-Asian food at a fantastic value. Their cooking is a
Pros: great flavors, friendly, reasonable
The decor was nice and the service was great (though it IS quite noisy). But the food was disappointing. The teriyaki salmon I ordered was overcooked, and the pad thai was bland. There are so many tastier places for asian food in this
3The decor was nice and the service was great (though it IS quite noisy). But the food was disappointing. The teriyaki salmon I ordered was overcooked, and the pad thai was bland. There are so many tastier places for asian food in this
Pros: Affordable, Nice decor, Fast service
Cons: Bland food, Loud
Bhudda's Belly is no doubt full, at least if he eats here. Service is unparalleled, with a wait staff that is knowledgeable and extremely friendly, without being overbearing.
Entrees are truly delectable and delicious, prepared with an
3Bhudda's Belly is no doubt full, at least if he eats here. Service is unparalleled, with a wait staff that is knowledgeable and extremely friendly, without being overbearing.
Entrees are truly delectable and delicious, prepared with an
I live in New York City and have eaten at every Nobu on the planet. The Blackened Cod @ Buddha's Belly is BETTER! and at a fraction of the price! Congrats guys. You have a winner and your secret is out!
3I live in New York City and have eaten at every Nobu on the planet. The Blackened Cod @ Buddha's Belly is BETTER! and at a fraction of the price! Congrats guys. You have a winner and your secret is out!
Pros: food, ambience, karma
Don't be fooled by the cute name, Buddha's Belly has serious food!
This little gem of a restaurant has some of the best Pan-Asian food in LA at some of the most reasonable prices. I love the servers here - they're all so nice, cute, and
Don't be fooled by the cute name, Buddha's Belly has serious food!
This little gem of a restaurant has some of the best Pan-Asian food in LA at some of the most reasonable prices. I love the servers here - they're all so nice, cute, and
Pros: great food & variety, amazing service, owners care
Cons: no reservations
i had no idea that this place existed and when i drove by i stopped in. i had a short wait and a very enjoyable dinner and service. i highly recommend this place. it offers a terrific menu and reasonable prices.
3i had no idea that this place existed and when i drove by i stopped in. i had a short wait and a very enjoyable dinner and service. i highly recommend this place. it offers a terrific menu and reasonable prices.
Pros: service, prices, menu
Excellent menu for health conscious. You can eat like a Buddha- well, like a fat person for very little. Well-priced. My recomendations are the ginger stir fried rice (rockin with all the good stuff- steak, shrimp) the salmon, the tofu and vegetables (always fresh and a nice, subtle flavor), and the new vegetable they just added- the zuchinni in a mild curry sauce. Service is prompt enough and friendly. Park on the street or a few spots in front. Enjoy.
4Excellent menu for health conscious. You can eat like a Buddha- well, like a fat person for very little. Well-priced. My recomendations are the ginger stir fried rice (rockin with all the good stuff- steak, shrimp) the salmon, the tofu and vegetables (always fresh and a nice, subtle flavor), and the new vegetable they just added- the zuchinni in a mild curry sauce. Service is prompt enough and friendly. Park on the street or a few spots in front. Enjoy.