Solid Hawaiian fare, always solid service, and cozy atmosphere. Beef ribs had an ample amount of well marinated meat. Asian slaw provides a nice contrast and the Mac salad is a nice neutral. Six to 8 tables plus a couple outside, they also fill a lot of take out. Parking spots available. read more

Always have loved the food but today it was very clear that the manager was not in. I waited 30 minutes for my food, saw some things I would've preferred not to see as far as cleanliness. The Cook was wiping his sweat off with his arm over plates that he was passing over and they were incorrect as he was taking them back and just shoveling food around. The young kid at the front was unapologetic and honestly didn't really care about anything. Sad. I'm not sure what happened here. This used to be a five star spot in my book. read more

I really like Buddha Bruddah - we get the family meal, which is a great value and lots of food. And all of the sauces are great. The only thing I would stay away from is the garlic shrimp- it never seems fresh :/ read more

We shared egg rolls which were very good and very different. There is a huge variety of sauces for your food. All were tasty but none were very spicy. The chocolate coconut pie was outstanding. Service is from a counter read more

Remember the days when you could get decent teriyaki in Seattle from those little strip mall places for less than $20 per person? Remember how you thought those days were gone? Well I'm happy to tell you that Buddah Bruddah is hanging on to those days. This place is affordable and delicious. We went kayaking on the lake and were headed back home from the boat launch- it was sunny and we were tired and hungry. I've been here before but only for take out so this time we ordered and stayed. I got the pork and my son got beef. Both dishes came with rice, awesome hawaiian style macaroni salad and cole slaw. They have a large variety of sauces that you can't skip. Try them all. Just so good. Seriously. The atmosphere is nothing special, but it is relaxed and pleasant. As we were leaving I grabbed a menu...my son was reviewing it in the car, deciding what he'd get next time...and got excited that they had pineapple fried rice. We'll be back for sure. read more

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My favorite Hawaiian/Fusion spot around Seattle/Eastside! First discovered them with their food truck at one of the Marymoor Park concerts. I've had most of the mix plate proteins and have always loved them every time. Probably what I love most is the amount of food you get--the portions are always great, can stretch it out to 2 meals. Whenever I'm in Kenmore, I stop by this place. Plenty of seats at their restaurant and it's clean and staff is friendly. Recently tried the coconut cream pie and it was OK. The thing you come here for is the main entrées. Will probably try one of their other noodle dishes at some point. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Spicy Pork Mixed Plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

I've come here a lot with my family and really love trying new menu items I haven't tried before. This is my second review and really want to emphasize the spice levels. I love the self serve sauces and the sambal is really balanced. It wasn't super hot and it gave the food a nice kick. It tasted house made and it wasn't sweet like the sambal bottle with the rooster. I love the mahi mahi and it's my go to. I enjoy the grill in the fish and the best part is the garlic and oil mixture that soaks in the rice. The beef is generous and we always have left overs. The cut is lean and the marinate is nice and sweet but not overly sweet where I'm feeling like I'm eating a teriyaki Oberto jerky. The slaw is always balanced and there is a unique ingredient which I can't pinpoint which makes it savory and unlike other slaw I've had which is super creamy and mayonaisy. The shrimp is always perfect and can't believe how generous the portions are. The best part is the fried garlic which are crispy and really enjoyable to eat after the shrimp. It's like the icing on the cake. The pad se ew was ok. I liked the balance of the sauce and the spice level. The chicken was a little overcooked in the stir fry. I felt the fried rice was bland and both the noodle and the rice seemed more like sides as opposed to the fish and meats which are the stars. No complaints and just observations. The service is always great and I appreciate the consistency each time, hard work, and community love that I see from customers, and take out orders. If I could suggest one thing. I would love a n/an option to pair with the food. I think the Athletic and craft beers infused with fruit or hop water would pair nicely with the food. read more

This place smacks!!!! Very clean dinning area! The food was freaking amazing and the service was top notch by the two young braddahs read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Wow! The food here is delicious! I had the hui hui chicken and garlic shrimp combo. It came with a really nice spring roll, Mac salad and a nice light cabbage slaw (and rice). I also grabbed a big piece of banana bread for three bucks. Everything was so good and the customer service was top notch. They also have several house made sauces available for free. The "tiger sauce" was amazing. Definitely recommend. read more

We used to really like getting takeout but the last 2-3 times have really not been great. We typically get the chicken katsu, Huli chicken, and Hawaiian beef to share for our family of 4 and generally have leftovers. All of the meats have tasted overcooked. There's barely any sauce on the huli chicken and the beef was chewy and dry today. The breading to the chicken katsu is falling off (and the chicken tastes way over done - I don't know if it's day old or if it's previously frozen but definitely doesn't take like freshly battered and fried). It's a bummer because it used to be great to have a unique takeout option but I really don't think we'll drive out anymore. We're not super far but it isn't right around the corner either, so plenty of other options we'd prefer at this point. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Huli chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

We were able to walk in and easily order our food and ask for a dessert suggestion. We really enjoyed our combo Huli huli chicken and kalua pork combo and well as the pineapple fried rice. They were both fantastic dishes. I appreciate nothing was too salty and the flavors came through, from the fried egg to the pork and grilled chicken and fresh pineapple. The banana cream pie first tasted just like vanilla box pudding but had much better flavor once I had a second bite that included the fresh banana slices. Everything came in ready-to-go containers, which was kind of precarious to share across the table but convenient for the portion sizes and expected leftovers. We were there around noon and it was maybe half full of customers. We will definitely return for some repeat plates and probably try some new ones. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Kalua Pork and Pineapple Fried Rice, Banana Cream Pie, Combo Huli & Kalua Pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

I'm sorry but only the rice was good! I explained to the server that I ordered huli huli chicken. It was smothered in something that tasted and resembled bbq sauce. I was told it was teriyaki sauce yet no taste of soy was there. The coleslaw tasted like kimchi and the Mac salad had too much pepper and vinegar. Not enough salt. This is Not authentic Hawaiian food! Chicken katsu was good. Overpriced and slow service. Haupia pie was not sweet. No points for effort! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Huli chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Phad see ew at this place is very very bad. The noodles are all broken and mush. Never had such a bad rice noodle dish, the chicken was also in chunks with little flavor and felt woody. I gave this a 1 score, and will not order this from this place again. I tried to eat it, but very hard to swallow, ended up having to throw it away. On the other hand, upon my request, they refunded me the dish and allowed me to replace that dish with another one, I ordered Hawaiian Beef, that was ok. For all these reasons I gave it a 3, will not likely to go back again or recommend it. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Phad see ew - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Wow this place is great, we have drove by at least a hundred times. We didn't even know what kind of food they had. (Hawaiian/thai) Walking in without a clue, we tell the employees we never been here what do you have and she was super nice explaining what type of food then made and suggested the most popular choices. So good! So flavorful! I was very impressed with the spicy. It was just perfect! Air conditioned. Prices were good compared to serving size. Right around 15 bucks per person without a drink. They do Have some beer options. Do stop here and give it a try! read more

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Great food here. I believe Buddha Bruddah began as a food truck and now it has several brick and mortar locations in the Puget Sound area. I love their food and the fact they are local started small and seem to be more and more successful each day. We had a couple of orders of the Drunken Noodles, one with Tofu and another with Shrimp. The first one was made Vegan for my daughter. Our friend and I each had the Huli Chicken & Kalua Pork combo. The Huli Chicken and Kalua Pork were super tender and flavorful. The combos were served with Steamed Jasmine Rice and Green salad and the infamous Macaroni Salad. I could eat a whole meal of the mac salad but probably shouldn't for the sake of my belly! Great food, friendly service, what more can you want? Give Buddha Bruddah a try and your taste buds will thank you. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Our receipt - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Awesome service and great food - big fan of the loco moco but will be back to try more!

Was in Kenmore meeting with some friends & decided to stop by based on yelp. I ordered the garlic shrimp since I love this dish in Hawaii. Flavors were good as well as the cabbage salad & Mac salad. Various sauces were also very good. Shrimp was slightly undercooked for my liking, still translucent. I enjoyed the dish, wish it was nearby. Check it out in Kenmore/Bothell area! Sorry forgot pics this time. read more

I didn't have time to eat so I had decided to grab take out to eat in my car. I got the huli huli chicken and kalua pork combo plate. pork was flavorful and tender and the chicken had that smoke from the grill. That sauce was so gooood. The mac salad was refreshing as well as the cole slaw. Such huge portions that I gave my husband the leftovers and he was able to eat as a meal. Their in-house nuoc cham was sooo good. That rich fish sauce taste you don't find easily. I definitely recommend! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Combo Huli & Kalua Pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

We are local to this Kenmore location and expected better and more consistent food. We have had overcooked and rewarmed food just too many times to recommend the restaurant. When we get a "to go" order the counter staff is rude. When we are doing curbside delivery we can see our food just sitting there. I've had to go in to get the food. If you offer this DO IT! The employees have the kitchen door open and are outside smoking with the kitchen hood sucking in the smoke? We have found a better option so we drive a little more but the food is consistently great. We do not recommend this establishment read more

The first time I had this, it was amazing. Very unique flavors and a ton of food. I even recommended it to a couple of people. Unfortunately, they were not impressed. I decided to go back and try it myself again with my dad. I bought chicken katsu, shrimp and I believe a pork dish. All of them tasted like nothing :/ my chicken katsu breading was not sticking to the chicken and it pretty much all fell off the chicken. This is due to breading frozen chicken that hasn't been thawed (used to work in a kitchen). Buddha, when you guys get busy, please don't drop your quality to get food out the door... it's not worth my money if it don't taste like nothing. read more

I drive by this unassuming business in a strip mall on the way to my friend's house. It's my landmark to turn left at the light. It's been awhile but we finally did take out from there. It's simple, hardy food that fills yer belly. I like it and it's great when you want something fast. Make sure you use their website to order because some of the deliver businesses seem like they tack on charges, even though you are picking up yourself. read more

Always come here for the spam Musubi. It's one of our favorites. Service is always pleasant and ambiance is good. The sauces are good, and would recommend trying them for the one you like before buying all read more

I've tried the location near me in Seattle and wanted to give the Kenmore location a shot! Love the variety of protein options. Tried the buttermilk chicken katsu plate ($14) and the Kahlua Pork Plate ($13). They DEFINITELY need the sauces and they either were out or we didn't see them. Great portions and the max salad is the creamiest. Rice and slaw were also great. The chili garlic sauce is REALLY garlicky. Located in strip mall. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Kahlua Pork ($13) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Solid sides like slaw, rice and macaroni salad but buttermilk katsu chicken should be awesome. It wasn't.

Great flavor. I had the Drunken Noodle with chicken. Lots of spicy saices to choose from.

Whoever the front desk lady is looked overworked as hell and sounded very irritated. They probably have one cook and make them work while sick because I caught his cold. Probably just a cheapo owner that doesnt hire enough people to run the place. I hate business owners that do that because I used to be a cook so zero stars. Everything about the place screams bad management. read more

Musubi was good so we're the proportions but I am sad to say that was about all. It was very bland and very dry

Hands down THE BEST! Walk in and its a super chill joint with a sweet friendly lady manning the counter. No loud banging of the kitchen doing their thing and it's a fairly open layout. I had the Mochiko Chicken. Breading was light and crispy while the insides were still juicy and tender. No fighting with dried chicken here. They top it with a Gochujang sauce that has a very slight hint of heat. Wifey had the Garlic Basil Chicken and that too was breaded and fried to perfection. She topped hers with their Huli Huli sauce and that pulled it all together for her. Both fried chicken plates didn't even have any sign of oils used. Like...DID YOU USE AN AIR FRYER?! It was that clean of some fried chicken. Not even a sign of oil built up on the bottom. My dad had the Hawaiian Grilled Beef. Tender to perfection and sauced nicely that it wasn't overbearing. They all came with 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of Mac, and an Asian Slaw. The rice was the best ever and the star of the plate! Just kidding...it was rice. I just wanted to say that cause no one ever boasts about plain ash rice. The Mac is the best Mac ever. Better than even the Big Mac. Their version had some pepper in it and wasn't supersoaked like most places that make a MAYO and mac. Their version actually has flavors that raise it up to that next level WWE Smackdown dropkick. Their Asian Slaw is new to us when it comes to Hawaiian plates. I don't think there was any mayo in the sauce and it wasn't shocking your brain with a vinegar SURPRISE! Which is actually perfect when paired with their Mac. We sat down to eat and they brought our meals out to our table. They were in boxes and compostable bowls which for some odd reason...I felt like I was eating a high class meal. That's how good their food is! For reals! You're eating in the joint, from Togo set ups...and yet...I felt like it was fine dining with the quality, friendliness, and the setting! They make their Thai tea also. No instant stuff. That to me has always been a sign that people care about their craft and take pride. You bet your bottom I highly recommend this place and will only go to this place for Hawaiian food. Those other joints don't even compare. read more

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I pondered this review the entire meal. Ordered a combo for myself of chicken and pork, and the beef ribs for my partner. Combo came with slaw and mac salad. I also ordered three differing sauces! I have a default note on my delivery service to please always double check the order. Driver pings me from the restaurant that they refused to allow him to check the order. That they never messed up. And of course, on arrival all the sauces are missing, no napkins, no cutlery, just the main dishes. The food.. healthy portions, but not great. Middle of the road, overly sweet, and nothing on the slaw at all. Just shredded cabbage. Perhaps they intended I add sauce that never arrived? I personally will not be ordering or even visiting again. read more

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FIRE FOOD Portions are sooo big and the chicken I had was SCRUMPTIOUS!! Ordered online for pickup. I live 15 minutes away so it worked out great. Just went in, said hi, said bye, and was on my way. They had indoor seating too, though. I will say, the mac salad really threw me off though I was expected regular, creamy Mac salad, but the dressing felt really light, like the same dressing for cole slaw. Regardless, still tasted good. Will be back soon for more read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Great portion sizes. Always reliable and consistent with the quality. They haven't missed yet from my experience there. Price is the only thing that's holding them back from 5 stars. read more

Good food. Not my first time here. Hasn't changed. Friendly service. Ambiance works for me. But let's be real, I came for the grub. I know this brand from its food trucks, before 2020, of course. I think the prices are reasonable. I'll be back in the near future. Sat and enjoyed the rama house hot summer with tofu. Glad I chose it. Got the garlic fried rice with chicken to go. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Rama hot house summer - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Saw this new Kenmore site while sitting at a traffic light a week ago, note to self to bookmark and visit later. Well later was earlier today after another appointment in Kirkland, pulled into Buddha Bruddah around 1130am (12/1/21). Convenient, ample mini strip mall parking lot. Very popular from the get go. Takeout orders were lined up on the front counter. People waiting for their takeout, others like me lined up to order, and one person enthusiastically having their lunch onsite at one of the surrounding tables. Clean, bright, nicely arranged. Overhead menu to peruse. Front refrigerated case full of banana cream and coconut cream pies. To the left assorted prepackaged sauces, napkins and plastic ware. To the right, large water jug and assorted cold beverages. Efficient front counter crew and even more efficient kitchen crew. Only a brief wait and takeout orders are filled and ready to go. These folks have it down pat, especially during ongoing pandemic times. Once home, the veggie spring roll app and two combos of huli huli chicken/teri beef and huli huli chicken/kalua pork were extremely generous...easily enough food for 4 or 5 people (under $54 with tax & tip). Notable very tender, flavorful, succulent proteins (chicken, pork, beef). The standard two scoop rice, one scoop mac salad were present. Bonus cole slaw, guess to keep it healthier. Note: each combo entree are packed in one hefty takeout box. Knocked off one star because despite being earlier in the business day, the steamed jasmine rice wasn't as moist and the congealed sauce drizzle not overly appealing. Personal observation though, not a deal breaker. Total for this visit is viewed as a 4.5. Still not top notch ono grindz with warm island vibes for me personally. But remains worthy of a return visit. Great location for folks in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, Kenmore, and Bothell. Meets the mark for quality, quantity, efficiency, and convenience. A welcomed dining destination and score for Kenmore! read more

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Rain was definitely the theme for the afternoon we dined here. We had just come from The Edmonds Art Festival, and were cold, we were tired -- but most of all, we were hungry. We wanted to try this place because of their Hawaiian treats. The place is bright and open with a few tables, but it seemed most everyone was getting takeout, so the tables weren't super crowded. You order what you want at the counter, and they prepare it in the kitchen. I ordered drunken noodles, while my friends ordered curry tofu and loco moco, respectively. The portions were plentiful, so I had enough for another meal. It was completely 'licious, so I can't wait to have it for lunch today. There was the perfect amount of heat and sweet, with a little zing for good measure. The service was stellar, the server was super sweet and laughed at my jokes (always a bonus when one has an ego like mine!) It's a bit off the beaten path, so I'm not sure how often we will go, but it's so worth the trip! Come see them and enjoy awesome food, top-notch service and some amazing atmosphere. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Best of the bestttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt My all time best very spicy sesame chicken read more

Please educate your staff how to properly verify uber eats pick up. This person clearly doesn't know how to do it and does not know how the app works after showing her multiple times after she misread the name printed on the receipt . Horrible service for a supposedly simply and seem-less pick up provided by uber eats. read more

Food is very good, excellent serving sizes. If you order in, they bring the food to you. There are so many sauces and various condiments to choose from for free. A little pricy, but worth it. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Spicy Grilled Pork with Thai Iced Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

Quick service. Clean interior and would be a great place to stay and dine. We did takeout. Loco moco was tasty. Shrimp was a bit spicy as was drunken noodles (we noted lowest spice option). Teriyaki chicken was the house favorite. Would come again. Doesn't beat out 808 in Portland which is our favorite or Honolulu Grill in SLC which is a secondary favorite Hawaiian. Most dishes are around $20 read more

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Chanced on this lunch spot after a quick Yelp search in an unfamiliar neighborhood. So glad we stopped. Super friendly service, but the chicken was the star. Hawaiian chicken was delicately fried and perfectly crisp and the accompanying lime chili sauce was perfect. The grilled chicken was equally tasty, and the slaw was nicely thin sliced cabbage - excellent. Not a fan of the macaroni salad though, but I don't like anyone's version. I'll be back next time! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Grilled Hawaiian Huli chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Kenmore, Washington

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Well we have seen this chain around the area and travel to Hawaii often. Thought we should finally try it in our city at their new location instead of a date night elsewhere with table service. The ladies there were very nice and prompt with their service. Couldn't imagine more efficient service from another teriyaki or fast food takeout. But that's pretty much what this is. Along with the tip as you pay that starts at 18%... not a fan of that but they held up their part of the bargain. The food was good enough but frankly way over sauced/seasoned and too rich for us to get further than halfway through a pretty small portion. Mac salad in a plate lunch does not need to be this elaborate and salty and theirs can't quite figure out if it's a slaw or Mac salad???Spicy pork was tasty but saltier than most teriyaki joints! The pork left an ounce or two of red grease in my plate. I'm not adverse to fat really but yuck. Maybe they have read the earlier negative reviews citing low flavor and ramped it up? But no room here for their extra sauces. I almost tried their loco moco as my "test" of a Hawaiian place but glad I didn't. Mine would probably be better! We are glad to see more options in Kenmore but like the new pho joint down the street, we don't see ourselves going there much or at all again. If I could give them an extra half star I would for effort but can't give a four star rating to a place I wouldn't frequent myself and mislead others. L and L is still the closest authentic plate lunch around that you'll find in our market while most of them are down south and we ate at the best one in Fed Way last weekend. read more