[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped at this little gem in Sayler Park tonight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love Thai food. Buddha Barn did not disappoint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cozy little place across from the park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with Kite for an appetizer. Crispy wontons filled with cream cheese, chives and finely chopped pineapple and served with a sweet chili sauce. For our main courses, we ordered Garlic fried rice with chicken and Crispy chicken. Both were enough for two people to share by themselves and share we did. The chicken was in this delicate breading with a slightly sweet, spicy sauce. Crispy and just the right amount of heat. The rice was also delicious with lots of garlic. Patrons are welcome to byob for a small fee. So next time you are in the mood for Thai, take a ride to the west side and enjoy the atmosphere and hospitality at Buddha Barn. You will be happy you did. read more

Just don't go Horribly managed No walk-in service that is maintained seating1st in 1st seated Reservations are a joke read more

First time making it out to Sayler Park and happy I came out! Seems like this is a popular spot amongst the local community and I see why. The vibes didn't give Thai exactly, but the food impressed - the coconut shrimp and green curry were both very good. Service was also good and pricing fair. My only critique is the spice level being too low, so if you can tolerate spice get a higher level than you would normally. read more

Buddha Barn - Coconut shrimp - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Stopped by the Buddha Barn on Sunday for a few meals to go as they were opening. Tax instantly greeted when I entered and offered suggestions and a drink while I waited. Decided on red curry, cashew pineapple and mixed veggies with chicken and spring rolls. Food was fresh with a ton of flavors and good amount of protein for the meals. Our meals were ready in 15 minutes, and about 5 other to go orders were received while I waited. Food was amazing big and now I know why people rave about this restaurant. We will be back again to try some other specialties. read more

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Never would have found this pace on our own, and if we had maybe would not have ventured in. So glad for the recommendation because this place is a gem. Appetizers were steamed dumplings and garlic wings. The sauce with the dumplings was really tasty and the wings were probably my favorite wings. Mains were - Basil Rice with Chicken, Drunken Noodles with Chicken and Duck Curry. All very good choices and made with fresh everything. The staff, the most friendly and you can tell they have a genuine desire to serve. The dining room is just right sized to enjoy dinner with quick attentive service. read more

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Grabbed carryout with the fam. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small restaurant in Sayler Park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wouldn't ever drive by unless you were intentionally going here but the food is great. Chicken cashew pineapple delicious and a huge portion , could easily feed 2. As good as any Asian food I've had in Cincy! read more

Buddha Barn - Chicken Cashew Pineapple and fried rice - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We had a group of 6 & we had a wonderful experience. John greeted us when we came in, he was also our server! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small place and he had it all under control![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Since none of us had been there before he spent a bit of time explaining to us the different dishes, heat levels and so forth with the Thai dishes. We all liked the food and each one of us said that we will be back! read more

This is the BEST Thai restaurant in Cincinnati. The food is delicious and presentation is amazing. Everything is very fresh and tastes sooo good [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a small restaurant but decorated so pleasing calm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is fantastic. They kept checking o us to mate sure everything was ok I already have been back two times and soo pleased with everything . read more

The service was horrible. We waited twenty minutes before our order was taken and then almost an hour for our food. Had I not said something, it might have been over an hour. Their carry out business was booming and it appears they fulfill those orders before they fill the dine in orders. When we finally told them to just cancel our order at the 50 min mark, it was amazingly getting ready to be played. At this point, we asked for it to go and the owner or manager started to validate when our order went in and how long we had been waiting as if to justify that our wait time was not unusual. The item that pushed me over the edge was seeing people who came in and were seated after us get their food, settle up and leaving while I am being told that they fill orders in a FIFO method. They comped us for a soda, but nothing else for our inconvenience. When we finally got home with our food, everything was tasty, but certainly not worth the time that we invested. It's was a 25 minute drive to the restaurant and back and then to wait over an hour for our food....it was not worth it. The moral of this story, be sure to call and see how backed up the kitchen is before you go, especially if you're going on a Saturday night. Even then, I'm not sure we would've even gotten an accurate estimate of our wait time had we called ahead. read more

Service is great. Food is amazing. Price is reasonable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little hidden gem in Sayler Park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Buddha Barn - Pad thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Their wonton soup is better than any other I have ever had! Pad Thai was incredible!! Service was good! And I can't wait to go back.

I went several years ago. Food wow. Service good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance... bring your parka in the winter months.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

This was definitely a fun restaurant to drive to, as it means windy steep roads soooo characteristic of the West Side and the Sayler Park area. Finally you arrive at the small strip mall where Buddha Barn resides. The restaurant name is a little challenging to find -- it's written on the window glass, not the wide green awning above. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But once inside, you find a cozy, clean comfortable environment with great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BTW, I loved their menu, which seemed creative and quirky, with a few unusual offerings. For example, I ordered the C.O.P. curry (meaning Choose Your Protein), with shrimp. The veggies were huge, coated with a wonderful curry sauce. But it was the RaMa pork I was impressed with. I got take-out, and was surprised to find that this dish required some assembly. I received a box full of attractive-looking freshly cut-and-cooked veggies, a box of cooked rice, and two small containers of sauce. Way to keep everything fresh for me, B.B.!! I was equally impressed with the lemon Thai tea -- it had that great Thai taste, but there was a little kick of spice to it that was unusual -- and delicious! There were even a few special touches -- cardboard straws, chopsticks, and even some complimentary Hershey's kisses thrown in the bag. Yes, the food was wonderful -- fresh authentic Thai fare. But what made this place even more special was the thoughtful hospitality! read more

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This one I was really hesitant on. First, it's one of those places where the menu says to ask your server about vegan or gluten-free options, which to me raises the question of not just whether they'll have any good such options, but whether the server on the day will be able to understand the request. Second, it's a smaller building that was a fair diversion for me from the city. Third, when I got there it was packed and I didn't want to wait. However, when I did enter towards the end of the day, there was suddenly no one eating in, and the building on the inside was fantastically decorated with even the bathrooms looking great, and my dietary concerns were allayed by them saying they could do just about any dish vegan. The steady stream of people getting takeout also had many specific requests for their dishes; it seemed this was the sort of place where that gets paid attention to. On top of that, they were friendly people (American, with some ties to Thailand apparently) who were checking in on me constantly. Ordering an apple tea to start didn't blow me away. It was fine; not overly sweet like apple juice but just a mild flavor. There are a lot of great Thai dishes, but the holy basil and chili stir fry is my favorite, and they produced a wondrous rendition. My dish had a large amount of tofu, which was thick in character and seemed a higher quality tofu than most places use (it made me think of Hodo soy). Delivered on a banana leaf with a fresh lemon to squeeze on top, it exploded with a bright mix of tropical flavors. Ordering Thai hot gave a comfortable warmth but nothing scary (I suspect that on the 1-10 scale they offer, Thai hot is no more than a 7). I was a bit insulted at the small portion of rice, but they offered to refill that and my tea for no extra charge, and it ended up encouraging me to limit my carbs with no harm done. I wished they'd had an appetizer or salad that was smaller and fit my dietary needs, but as to what I got, I couldn't have been much happier. read more

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Cool spot. We live in a neighborhood with at least 6 Asian food options. but we met friends here who are regulars. We started with the meatballs and they were quite tasty. I had a chicken and pineapple dish, level six heat, really good, but I should have gone hotter. They are BYOB with a corkage fee that varies by what you bring. Our waiter was efficient. Only downside, it was pretty hot and stuffy in there. I doubt we'd drive 30 minutes to come here again since we have close options, but if you're out this way, give it a try! read more

Little late in posting this review but Buddha Barn is one of my favorites on west side. Food is absolutely delicious with lots of vegetarian options as most of the items could be prepared with tofu instead of meat. Staff is friendly and service is great! They have limited seating space but carry out is always an option, highly recommend this place. read more

Buddha Barn - Tofu Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We ate here a month ago and tonight picked up take out. So far we've had Red Curry, Drunken Noodles, Yellow Curry, and Coconut Shrimp. Everything was excellent! I got the Red Curry again because I've craving it ever since last month. The Coconut shrimp were too sweet for me but that's probably just me. The dishes were absolutely awesome. We've frequented another Thai place for the last few years and this food blows them away. Looking forward to eating here again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small, and it's BYOB.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We don't have a problem with that at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is fitting and we like it. It has personality and feels Thai-ish[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service was spot on when we were there last month. Our waiter was named frank and he did a great job. They really take pride in what they put out here. We will back soon. read more

This is a favorite spot of ours. The food is delicious. So fresh. Service is good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Last year and this year in the summer we have heard the same excuse. The air conditioner is broken. It is so miserably hot. There is no excuse for this. I am so disappointed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tonight several couples walked out because it was too hot. We almost did.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hope they Get it together. read more

The food is excellent. I have just moved into the area and got some take out. The food was as I said,excellent. No need to be downtown for great Thai cuisine. read more

The Buddha Barn serves the best Thai food I've had in Cincinnati . Located right across from the park in Sayler Park it's an inconspicuous gem for wonderfully prepared Thai offerings. Seems like they do a lot of carry out but my wife and I dined in. It's not fancy, but it was clean and the server was very friendly and attentive. The food is prepared fresh and beautifully presented. The spice levels are selectable 1 to 10. I ordered the Roasted Duck Curry. It was made with a red coconut curry that was really good. My wife said her Pad Thai was probably the best she has ever had. ( and she orders it a lot) . We highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

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My fiancé and I stopped in here for the first time tonight and we're blown away! For an appetizer we shared the crispy spring rolls ( not pictured ). The sweet and spicy chili sauce it comes with was so delicious! The rolls themselves were obviously made with such quality and fresh ingredients it really sticks out against competitors . For dinner we both had the crispy chicken ( level 3 hot ) and we absolutely loved it ! Paired with the jasmine rice it comes with we had enough to eat and take some home as well. Paid 45$ for two of us which I feel is normal these days for quality food . I didn't catch our servers name but he was very knowledgeable about menu options and gave us good advice when ordering . Although there aren't many places to sit, the ambiance here is quaint and lovely ! Definitely recommend this place to others , and we will be back soon for sure ! read more

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Amazing food, always great service, byob place. I've also had great carry out meals. Just all around simply good food.

Hidden gem. Very courteous staff. Yummy food. Can bring in alcoholic beverages from out side. read more

Exceptional quality and taste! And really quaint restaurant. Even my extremely frugal dad (typical west sider) recognizes the quality and is willing to pay more after trying some cheap Thai restaurants. Unique items presented beautifully, and very reasonable prices for what you get. There's a reason folks drive to Sayler Park from around the area. You won't be disappointed! read more

I'll tell you what I tell anyone who asks. To get the best Thai food in Cincinnati, get ready for a long leisurely drive to the neighborhood of Sayler Park. When at Buddha Barn, a must are the meatballs. Simple, yes, but the peanut sauce takes them to the next level. From there, you can order anything on the menu and be incredibly pleased. On my most recent visit, I had the eggplant ginger. It satisfied my need not to choose as it comes with pork, chicken, and shrimp. The kick of ginger makes the sauce on this dish a standout. Since you'll probably have leftovers, know that the flavors will continue to deepen to make it even better the next day. My friend had the cashew pineapple. It was great with beef, but I've had it with chicken and shrimp too. All delicious. It's the sweetness of the pineapple with the spice from the chilies that makes this dish. And don't miss the Thai tea. Instead of being loaded with condensed milk, their iteration boasts a lemony tang. I could drink my weight of it ( and perhaps have). Stuffed and happy, you can then enjoy a lovely drive home along the river. read more

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Service excellent. Abner & young fellow are on point. Food tonight was delish. Ambiance would have been nice BUT it was so flipping hot. No A/C. We were miserable. There was a couple fanning their baby. Come on owners fix or turn on the ac. read more

Love this place. Authentic Thai food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is kinda small so they do a lot of carry out[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

My fave Thai place overall in Cincinnati. I've tried the Thai fried rice but usually get the drunken noodle with spice level 9. Would def recommend!!! It's worth the drive. read more

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My curry was so good! Two of us arrived early to see if they would seat our party of 8 in half an hour, which they were willing to do. I appreciated that! They reserved a spot where a couple were finishing their meal, pulled another table next to it, and our other 6 arrived just in time, although there was no pressure to have our whole group present before seating us. Someone brought a bottle of wine and some beers, but there's a convenience store right next-door, where you could go get a drink if you didn't want to have a nonalcoholic drink from their menu. The bottle charge was fair! We shared an appetizer they call sticks, which are strips of tofu, deep fried, that came with chili sauce, and we also had edamame Most importantly, my massaman curry was SO good. I'm looking forward to going back next time I'm in the area. read more

Always delicious. Always attractively presented and FRESH. Delicious every time we eat there. Never disappoints!

Never disappoints! The peanut sauce with the meatballs is amazing. The drunken noodles are my go-to, but every thing on the menu is great.

Great Thai food. I stumbled upon this little quaint restaurant. Don't be dismayed by the outside of the building as it is very lack luster. There is limited seating inside. If ordering carry out, I'd suggest calling ahead. The Thai fried rice was delicious. I omitted the meat and made it Thai veggie fried rice. I also had the spring rolls. I can't wait to try the other menu items. read more

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Nestled away in Sayler Park is a Thai restaurant that everyone should visit. One would never expect it until you walk through the doors, but you feel transported to a small zen hideaway. To find Thai food of this quality in Ohio is wonderful. I am not a coconut fan, but the coconut soup was full of flavor and not sweet. Of course there was vegetarian/vegan options. I had chicken with my drunken noodles and it was perfectly cooked. The only complaint I could make concerned the vegetables being cut a little too large for my liking. That being said, everything was cooked properly, and bursting with flavor. It is also BYOB, so you can save on your drink tab. Even if you are from the East side of Cincinnati, you should get out your passport and venture over to Sayler Park for a yummy meal, and beautiful atmosphere. read more

Buddha Barn - Drunken Noodles and Tofu Curry - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is my favorite Thai in the city! Such a great hidden gem, it looks very plain and simple from the outside but don't let that fool you. Their food and the atmosphere when you step inside truly blow you away. Also this is a BYOB restaurant, who can beat that?! read more

Delicious Thai dishes! Small restaurant but the food is authentic and so tasty. No one in our family has ever had anything less than great! And we always share! The service is quick, I always ask for extra basil and red pepper. They are always top notch! read more

Delicious, quaint, and warm. This gem is hidden in the heart of Saylor Park, so much so that you might not even notice it unless your gps told you it was there. But inside, the Buddha Barn is clean and welcoming. I have visited the Buddha Barn a number of times, so I can say with confidence that the second 6:00pm hits, every table in the room is full. Arrive at 5:50? No problem. Running 10 minutes late? Well you may just have to wait. But the wait is worth it. The food is artfully prepared and very satisfying. I love bringing a friend because the two of us can sit and talk - it's definitely a more intimate atmosphere. And with BYOB we can sip some wine from home and know we are going to like it. This place is definitely one of my tops for a low key but nice night. I almost didn't want to post a review and give the place away, but that's not the spirit of Yelp!! So go and try it for yourself! read more

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I ordered chicken everything. So, I had rice porridge, fried rice, and pad Thai. All with levels one of spicy. Their pad Thai is the best here. The rice porridge is almost like homemade. I will definitely return to this place. My picky eater children enjoyed their food also. read more

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This was a surprise! My son (the foodie) was in from out of town and wanted to go to the Buddha Barn. The place is relatively small but it was very busy. I split a pad Thai with my wife and I regret that I didn't order a whole order for myself. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We will definitely have to go back again. read more

Huge portions and amazing food. I love going here for lunch since I work nearby. Very quick service and I love that they have carry out as well! read more

Had a great dinner. Food was great. Presentation was outstanding. Outstanding service. Forgot my box of leftovers and the owner ran out to our car with them for us. Can't wait to go back again read more