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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 5984 reviews

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4.2 ★ from 34 reviews

Delicious food chosen by our amazing chocolate buddha restaurant Profi Shaun! We left ourselves so high, well maintained and with very happy mutils. Another CB...

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Our glass of wine was broken, tasted better Japanese and Asian fusion. Plates were taken away while you still had your last bite. A waiter almost hit me with hi...

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Fantastic food and friendly staff. Very easy to order with the QR code from the table. Also for children. Thanks for a great dinner Chocolate Buddha

Excellent food and service. Interesting variety of foods. Beautiful location

We were disappointed. It was an average dining experience.

Nestled in the bustling Federation Square, Chocolate Buddha promises a vibrant dining experience with a focus on Japanese and Asian fusion cuisine. With consistently delicious dishes and a welcoming staff, it’s ideal for both casual diners and those with specific dietary needs, such as gluten-free options. The restaurant’s atmosphere is lively, making reservations essential due to its popularity. While the menu features beautifully presented plates perfect for sharing, some diners noted the coffee could use improvement. Overall, it offers a delightful culinary adventure, though some may find the prices on the higher side.

Opentable
4.7 ★ from 2731 reviews
Donnalea
19.08.2024 - 13:23

The staff at this restaurant is amazing and very accommodating. They were willing to help with anything and everything. It's so nice to see such a welcoming atm...

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Jboy1811
19.08.2024 - 13:23

I am a returning customer and had another great experience at Chocolate Buddha. One of the best things about this restaurant is the variety of menu options to c...

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Irena
19.08.2024 - 13:23

Great place ambience is energising, but choose carefully as some dishes are better than others eg vegetarian main course were 'nice ' rather than excitinb.

Judy
19.08.2024 - 13:23

The food at Chocolate Buddha is consistently delicious, beautifully presented, and great for sharing. We ordered three different plates, including starters and...

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Alison
19.08.2024 - 13:23

Good fabulous , but a lot of items on menu sold out so that was a shame.

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1546 reviews
Kevin
02.02.2024 - 08:44

One of the best sushi experiences you can have in Melbourne undoubtedly.<br/ <br/ From the outset of our meal, we were greeted by staff who were nothing short o...

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jasmine
02.02.2024 - 08:44

Gorgeous open space that easily catered for my table of 6 with booking).<br/ <br/ Ordered:<br/ Sashimi Don: with fresh salmon sashimi marinated in yuke soy wit...

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Rhonni
02.02.2024 - 08:44

This is a great restaurant at Fed Square. It's beautiful inside and has ample seating, including a sushi train. The service was excellent, the waiters were alwa...

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Mihir
02.02.2024 - 08:44

It was Diwali celebration at federation square and we wanted to try something different, Japanese food seemed like a good inspiration. We had ordered three dish...

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ange
02.02.2024 - 08:44

Wonderful service although we did have staff doubling up e.g. 2 waiter brought us water and 2 asked for our orders but they're just extra attentive and even top...

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Findmeglutenfree
5.0 ★ from 9 reviews
kelsey79466
22.06.2024 - 12:28

I really enjoyed Chocolate Buddha. They have a whole gluten free menu and the staff are very knowledgeable. They only have gluten free soy sauce on the table to...

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jessica105717
22.06.2024 - 12:28

This restaurant had several gluten free options listed on the menu. Everything was delicious and very creative! The food came quickly and the servers were frien...

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keira49937
22.06.2024 - 12:28

Coeliac visiting Melbourne Haven’t had restaurant sushi in a long time Upon arrival asked if they could cater and they had a completely different section for gf...

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gfaussie193289
22.06.2024 - 12:28

Staff are well aware at this Japanese restaurant, just ensure theyr're aware you are coeliac as not everything on the gluten free menu is suitable for coeliacs.

The personal was helpful and there is a separate gluten-free menu. I think eating is kind of dirty? I don't eat seafood, so I feel like the gluten-free options...

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Googleusercontent
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
kylie33676
22.06.2024 - 12:28

Yes please! Separate gf menu that is coeliac safe. Although it is a QR code ordering and payment experience I asked staff in person about the gf menu. She confi...

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KateSword
22.06.2024 - 12:28

Amazing Japanese and authentic food. Really good range of GF options. There is a seperate menu to help you order. You also get your own tamari gf soy sauce.

jessica6224
22.06.2024 - 12:28

Staff were helpful and there is a separate gluten free menu. I just think most the food is kind of bland? I don’t eat seafood so I feel like the gluten free opt...

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sjv147468
22.06.2024 - 12:28

Very friendly staff who are very aware of coeliac and the seriousness of cross-contamination. The gluten free menu has many of the same things the non GF menu h...

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luna121613
22.06.2024 - 12:28

Full GF menu available. Japanese restaurant at Federation Square. Good food and helpful staff. GF sushi is delicious but small servings. Make sure to order some...

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Yelp
3.2 ★ from 36 reviews
Helen
27.06.2024 - 07:57

We browsed the menu and ordered by scanning the QR code. I liked how the menu includes pictures. We ordered 12 piece mixed sushi, chicken karaage bento, and...

Gary
27.06.2024 - 07:57

Really loved Chocolate Buddha! All around great restaurant...we tried many dishes (family of five; 2 adults and 3 kids) and we all loved sharing and trying...

Ali
27.06.2024 - 07:57

I had a delightful lunch here with my friend. We arrived without a booking, but welcomed. We were seated at the bar area for less than five minutes before...

Google
4.5 ★ from 1 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 788 reviews
Zomato
4.0 ★ from 830 reviews
Happycow
4.0 ★ from 4 reviews

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