I have been craving a delicious rice and meat dish. I stopped by for a to go order on my lunch time . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering there is a little Asian mini mart in there with rice noodles, sauces and a few staple Asian items.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had a display cold case of their pies. The coconut cream pie looked yummy so I bought one. My order was ready within 15 minutes. I ordered the half Huli huli chicken and beef with an extra scoop of rice . Mac salad and a coleslaw was also included. They also have an assortment of small sauces to go, ranching from one star and up. I picked the crying tiger sauce, teriyaki and chili oil . This is a hefty mixed plate, enough for two or to have as leftovers for me. The beef is my favorite, seasoned and sauced well. I added the sauces to the huli huli chicken and it was superb, the chicken was moist and tender. I love Hawaiian Mac salad, it's the better type of Mac salads. I really enjoyed their Mac salad and the coleslaw. The coleslaw was a nice palette cleanser amongst the heavy but comforting meal. The coconut cream pie was good. I was expecting it to be a a little more sweeter, but the coconut flavor is just right. Not too overpowering . I will be back to try more. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Coconut Cream Pie Slice - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Was so excited to have some authentic Hawaiian food after missing the island... was extremely disappointed to find that this was nothing like the food back home. I got the kalua pig plate and was greeted with nothing but dry kalua pig, rice with some random sauce on it that soaked my rice, and the Mac salad was NOTHING like home. No aloha shown in the service either. I'm hoping that the food truck experience is nothing like the restaurants. Good luck if you go. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Kalua Pork - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

It isn't easy finding good Hawaiian food in Washington, but I'm glad I finally tried this place! So insanely flavorful and the sauces really add to the meal. The beef is tender and juicy! Pretty pricey, but the portion sizes are good and I got it on a $10 off sale. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Combo Huli & Hawaiian Beef (no slaw) - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Recently came back from Hawaii, and couldn't stop thinking about coconut shrimp. Placed an order for delivery, and food was still warm when it arrived. My order was not right, I had added extra Mac and the description did not state it came with spicy pineapple. The pineapple was really good though! Had to go through Uber eats to get a refund for the charges of Mac I didn't receive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot is in a strip mall by the Safeway. Can definitely dine in, but more of a take out vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was really good. Excellent Mac, pineapple was a nice surprise, and the shrimp were crispy and you got a ton of a shrimp. That makes the price worth it in my opinion. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Coconut Shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

4.5 Stars We ordered takeout from here for a lunch meeting, and I was impressed by the thoughtful packaging featuring dividers for the various components of the mixed plate. The online ordering system makes is very easy to order and has lots of options for modifications. The Grilled Mahi plate ($18) was exceptional. The tender Mahi was enveloped in a rich, spicy, and creamy sauce. I chose to substitute extra macaroni salad for the rice, and it was both luscious and delightful. Solid! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Grilled Mahi Mahi Plate ($18) - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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I periodically passed by the Bothell location and was curious, as I'm always on the lookout for good Hawaiian "plate lunch" places. Let's be frank, Hawaiian style plate lunch food doesn't take the highest culinary skill to make--it's simply salty/sweet comfort food heaped atop an atomic-bomb portion of rice. Things like hamburger steak, chili frank, chicken long rice, chicken cutlet, etc... is fairly easy to make...I will say however that the "mac salad" can make or break a place. So this place by Totem Lake is strictly take out. Put an order to go through their website just after work and got there a bit after 4ish. Good to see there were people there. Food was ready very quickly. I had ordered the "Special Family sized mix plate"--$68 at time of this review. I will say the portion sizes (especially of the main entrees--the Kalua pork and Huli chicken) were very generous--leftovers for days (it said it would be enough to feed 4 or 5 people, and I will heartily agree). The Kalua pork wasn't salty or smokey enough, and it was a bit dry. The Huli Huli chicken tasted more like a tangy BBQ sauce mixed with a dash of Sriacha. Not bad, but nothing like the traditional Huli Huli chicken I've had. The meal also came with a big takeout container of jasmine rice (would have thought they'd use short grain), some non-descript egg rolls, and a cole slaw that tasted overly vinegary for me, not sweet and/or creamy like traditional cole slaw. I will say the mac salad was pretty legit. They nailed the flavor, and give a big takeout container of it packed tight. So overall not bad, probably more like 3.5 stars. Would I go back again? Possibly, if I needed to grab a quick meal and was in the mood for this... read more

On May 11, 2024, Buddha Bruddah went on social media to lament they have once again been broken into overnight - at both Kirkland Kingsgate and Kenmore locations on the same night! We changed dinner plans that evening to get takeouts from their Kirkland eatery, which is takeout only. The restaurant was cleaned up and business as usual by evening time - except for the plywood for a door, which is still there two weeks later. We phoned in our order when we started driving there. The wait wasn't too long. They have only one small bench to wait for orders. More chairs would be nice. The inside is a mini grocery store in addiction to the ordering counter and a fridge for desserts. They also have a table of tiny cups of sauces with a scale of spiciness. Service was friendly, though low-touch. The Food: Fried Chicken Garlic Basil, $15 - 4 Stars Served with mac, slaw, and rice (which I sub'd for extra slaw at no charge), fried chicken thigh is mochiko battered, topped w/ tamarind glaze, fried garlic/basil. The chicken is very tender and flavorful. I was having (too much) fun sampling all the sauces, mixing them with the slaw, and dipping chicken pieces into them. I don't know what the original flavor is! Regardless, all the sauces made the food tasty and a different taste with each bite, if I wanted. Kalua Pork Loco, $16 - 3.5 Stars Instead of the normal loco moco, this version using Kalua pork as the protein, topped with house gravy, fried eggs, furikake. Hubby said it was tasty, but he kalua pork, possibly because of the gravy tasted too salty. I also questioned the too-pink color of the pork (see photo), but he said it tasted fine. He hasn't been ill two weeks later, so I guess it was ok. We told our in-laws about this place two weeks ago, who live minutes away. They have ordered the family sized mix plate - twice! So, I am rounding the overall rating up to 4 stars. read more

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This place serves up some amazing food full of flavor! The portions are pretty decent as well and the service is quick. The kalbi is a bit thin but they provide a decent amount of it! I personally don't think the side of cabbage adds much, but that's just me! Overall really substantial portion sizes :) read more

Buddha Bruddah - Kalbi and chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

We were pretty stoked to find out there's a Hawaiian spot near by and when it came time for a take out dinner we both agreed to give this place a shot, and I'm glad we did! Our order was ready quickly and was fantastic. As close to authentic as you can get outside of being literally in Hawaii. We had an order of the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Katsu and the Garlic Fried Rice for the kids and two Loco Mocos for my husband and I - the portions were very generous and we all happily shared. For as simple of a concept, I feel like Loco Mocos are hard to perfect. They are either delicious or they are nasty - and these were absolutely delicious - the meet was perfect, they gravy was well seasoned, and they egg was the perfect texture. The mac salad was one of the best I've ever had. We'll be ordering from here again - highly recommend! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Garlic Fried Rice, Buttermilk Fried Chicken Katsu, and Loco Mocos - yummm! - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Absolutely disgusting and I gave this place 3 tries. Didn't order for over a year so I was thinking maybe its better now! The chicken was as hard as a rock had to be days oldthe flavor was a cross between ketchup and burnt! Entire dish was dry including the broccoli! Cole slaw tasted like soy sauce! I cannot fathom the good reviews on the website! Everyone has a different pallet but they should be ashamed serving old dried up flavorless food and 3 different occasionsim in utter shock and believe me im not one to blast restaurants but when its this bad people need to know! The pics dont do justice! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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This place is close to home so I decided to finally check them out. I been to their Seattle location before so I knew what to expect. The decorations was pretty cool in my opinion, it reminds you of a mini outdoor market in Asia. They have thes rice bag hanging on the wall as decorations hahaha The people here was pretty nice, I ordered my food online, and came 20 minutes early, but they were nice enough to make it on the spot for me so I didn't have to wait. Food wise: portion is very generous Fried chicken with garlic basil - Xtra slaw no rice --- the chicken was delicious l, good flavor, soft but crispy Huli chicken Xtra slaw no rice --- the meat was little dry in my opinion Both came with one scoop of macaroni salad and some cabbage slaw. The macaroni salad was peppery and creamy. I didn't care much for the slaw as it was literally just cabbage, the dressing was very light. I also grabbed a container of sambal to try and it was definitely too vinegary for my taste. They have assortment of sauce laid out with description of each one for you to try Overall, food was a 3 star for me but service and portion increase it to 4 star read more

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We ordered and picked up, the order was spot on and the food was so delicious!! It was our first time and we will be back!

I have to say that I love their food, but unfortunately, in terms of service I had a terrible experience. I ordered catering for a birthday party and my order was confirmed but upon arrival for pick up, the store was closed. I could not get a hold of of anybody and I did not receive an email canceling my order or to let me know that they were going to closed. it was just an overall stressful situation as as the party started at 3 PM and pick up was supposed to be for 2 PM. read more

Note that this is take-out ONLY. You cannot eat there. Check out the menu that I took a photo of since its the easiest way to check out the menu, especially if you are gluten-free. 40% of their menu is GF!!! We would return. We liked it but did not love it. We ordered a ton of different dishes to try it the first time since we love this type of food but can NEVER find it GF. We didnt find the coconut shrimp very good - just ok. Most beef dishes were a 4 out of 5 It is worth trying for yourself since I think we were being a little more picky than usual. The staff was amazing. So friendly and so happy to help us figure out the menu. They also have a mini market were you can buy some related food items. If you are in the area, give it a try!! read more

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I love Hawaiian food, and Buddha Bruddah was the next stop on my search for good Hawaiian food in Puget Sound. I came here for dinner with a friend around 7pm on a Thursday, and they were pretty busy with takeout orders. I ordered the huli chicken and hawaiian beef combo, and the food came out suuuper fast, in a matter of minutes. The combo comes with 2 scoops of rice, some slaw, and a scoop of mac salad. I opted to substitute one of the scoops of rice with mac salad instead. Their mac salad is definitely one of the best I've had in this area. I also liked how they were very generous with the sauce, whether it be over the meats or the rice, cause the huli huli chicken definitely would've been a bit dry without it. The slaw was probably the worst part of the meal, it was kind of bitter and I feel like it would've been better if there was some dressing for it. They also have a table inside with a bunch of different sauces that you can pick from - they have a sign in front that describes each sauce and the relative spice level. I'm terrible with spice, so I opted to try the 2 lowest star ones (I think crying tiger and I forget what the other one is called). The sauces were really, really salty - not sure if they accidentally put too much fish sauce in this batch. Overall the combo came out to be around $24, which I thought was reasonable given that portion size was generous and it was enough to last me two meals. There's no seating here, so not the best spot to catch up with friends over food, but definitely a solid spot for Hawaiian food. read more

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This was our first order from this restaurant. We ordered from Uber Eats. It took too long to receive our order. We were hungry and almost finished it all. The presentation was good. However for almost $50, we didn't think it was worth it with an average of $20/plate. From what we ordered, we enjoyed the Smokey Huli Huli pork best. The pork is tender but too dry and couldn't eat much of it. The chicken was tender and tasty. It tasted like a glorified teriyaki chicken with more robust flavors. The beef was a bit tough for me. The macaroni and lettuce simply had lack of taste and bland. Finally, there was a tiny little hair mixed in with my macaroni which grossed me out. Sadly, it's not memorable enough for me to repeat anytime soon. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Huli Huli Chicken and Beef Combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Buddah Bruddah catered my best friend's wedding, and WOW--the food was absolutely incredible! Every dish was packed with flavor, fresh, and a total hit with the guests. But what really stood out was the service. Andrea, Maddie, and Chevon were phenomenal--friendly, attentive, and on top of everything from start to finish. They truly went above and beyond to make the experience smooth and enjoyable. 1000% recommend! read more

When I lived in Kirkland I would get Buddha Bruddah often. It's a solid Hawaiian spot, with great portions. Ordering delivery from one of the apps left some requests unfulfilled and it was inconsistent. I learned that if I called ahead or just went into the store I had a better outcome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff is super friendly and the store is very nice, it has some personality to it for sure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Quick and easy! Ordered a lunchbox to go which was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly service, fast and clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To go sauces by the front door ready for you to take out. read more

We've come here twice and the food is outstanding. Great spice levels if you're into that kind of stuff, with authentic, rich flavors. We ordered the Mochiko, Spicy Sesame Chicken and the Garlic & Basil, all of which I would highly recommend. Their self-serve Chili Sauces are awesome too. Try em all, but I love the Prik Nam Pla, a flavorful Thais chili and fish sauce based chili sauce. Delish on a dish - and a lot of it! Staff is always great and this place has cute decor (rice bags galore!), but unfortunately no indoor seating so we had to eat in the car. No worries, the food is worth it! read more

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The most amazing food hands down The Thai and hawAiin combo makes it so hard to order you want one of each The mahi plate is magical The larb gai amazing read more

Buddha Bruddah - Pad Thai with chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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This is one of my favorite places to get take out. The serving sizes are perfect and the food is consistent. They move quickly and I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my order. I have tried the Huli Huli chicken and the beef short ribs. I enjoy the beef short ribs more, though they do lean to the sweeter side. The sides are a hit and everything is really filling- can get two meals out of one order, easily! read more

Saw review saying the garlic shrimp is really good just like those in Hawaii. Pretty disappointed. It's nothing like garlic shrimp in Hawaii. Shrimp is different and garlic is not chopped like Hawaiian ones. It's pretty spicy. Not for kids. Even it's different from previous yelp picture. Not sure if they changed owner/chef or whatnot. Might not visit again read more

Buddha Bruddah - Garlic Fried Rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Love the food here. The sauces and seasoning make the chicken and pork dishes great! The slaw is great too

I had Huli Huli chicken with rice and broccoli. It was excellent. I have an onion allergy, and try very hard to stay low gluten, They Very graciously help me find something I enjoyed very much. The portions are very large. The service was very helpful, warm and friendly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the decor. They've done a beautiful job decorating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

If you're looking to dine in, I would recommend going to a different location as there is no seating here. I would definitely pop over to the Kenmore location since it's just 10 minutes away and there is plenty of seats there. I came in at 11 AM on a weekday to get some lunch with a friend, but we ended up having to take it to-go. There was no one ahead of us and we ordered 2 loco mocos and 1 huli huli chicken & spicy pork combo plate. It took almost 25 minutes for our food to be ready. The loco moco patties were not well seasoned and really bland in the centers. They were also stuffed into a small container, so eating it was difficult. The spicy pork was also really fatty and full of gristle, so there was little "pork" actually included. The chicken was great and mac salad was nice too. I liked the fried chicken that I had gotten before in Kenmore better. read more

Fresh and delicious fusion food! We split the garlic basil fried chicken and the Hawaiian beef. Both come with two scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. I was in the mood for fried chicken and this place did NOT disappoint! They had 5 different homemade sauces available for free. We tried all of them and liked the sambal and chili one the most. However, I did stop putting sauces on the meat because the meat itself already had so much flavor. A nice touch, though! read more

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Wow! I kept seeing these guys pop up in my Yelp app. I finally decided to pick something up. I ordered the combo Huli Chicken & Hawaiian Grilled Beef mix plate and the Drunken Noodles. They were so good & flavorful! I can't wait to try everything else. I'm very tempted to host a dinner and order a bunch of stuff from here so I can try more of the menu. The two orders I got was way more than I could eat. They also offer a variety of chili and fish sauce based sauces. To be honest you don't need it! It will overpower the already flavorful dishes. If you want some fire then just add plain hot sauce not these dipping sauces. They're all very good as well, but just too much for my taste. I suggest tasting your food first before adding. read more

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Came back and got the Chicken Katsu, Grilled Mahi Mahi, and Homemade Banana Bread. The Katsu was good. Definitely better than many teriyaki joints in the area. Not a big fan of their katsu sauce though. Slight twist, not bad, but not my style. Mahi Mahi was a bit bland imo. Fish was cooked fine, but not much flavor. The Homemade Banana Bread is probably the best banana bread I've ever had. Super affordable and SO GOOD. I will come back for more for sure just for this. read more

Used to live around the corner from their original location and would go there almost once a week. We moved a while back and still hold fond memories of BBs. This new location sells the same menu and the food is just as tasty. Service is awesome as always and the owners of this place are good people. The new location is takeout only but does feature a bunch of cool Thai decor inside and a mini Asian store with noodles, rubs, vinegars etc. We got the spicy pork and garlic basil chicken which were our go to orders back in the day. The mac salad is still delicious and complimentary vinegars an interesting addition, so tasty. read more

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This was absolutely delish, would definitely get again. The Thai peanuts were also scrumptious! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Kalua Pork and Pineapple Fried Rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I came in just after 5:30pm on a Friday & ordered the Huli Huli Chicken / spicy pork combo. I was on my way out the door in less than 10 minutes. The spices and flavor are great! I'll be back again. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Used to like this place but things have maybe changed since I last went. I remember loving the spicy sesame chicken but now it's only meh. The Asian slaw has crazy amounts of ginger in it, borderline inedible. The Mac salad is alright and helped balance it out especially because the rice seemed old and stale. The chargrilled Hulu chicken was pretty good and they sliced it thin so it felt very tender but not enough flavor to it. Overall, not bad but not good given other options available. read more

Food was amazing, I'm craving it now! I had the Spicy Sesame Chicken. The "slices" of pie are whole small pies!

We really like the food. But I cannot live with myself knowing that every time I eat there I'm contributing with an immense amount of waste. Wether of not your dining in or taking it to go, they will use plastic containers with lids, plastic cutlery, plastic cups. Is it really that hard to use plates and reusable cups for people who are dining in. I won't be coming back just for that reason, it ruins my experience knowing the amount of waste I'm generating in like 20 mins. read more

The huli-huli chicken was legit. The service was fast and friendly. There is plenty of parking in the in the area even if you are pulling a trailer. read more

Yes yes yes! This was a pleasant surprise! We ordered a little of everything our first visit. it was authentic and ono licious! Check their hours and try them out. read more

Pretty good Hawaiian food bowls and plates here. Mac salad is good. We ordered big plates to share amongst the family and everyone enjoyed it. Service is fast and friendly. I didn't dine in and just ordered takeout but it looks like a nice place to grab a good bite to eat. read more

I have been waiting for this place to open. Today was my day to try it out! Very clean, and well organized on the inside. Staff wore masks which is a big deal for me as I'm still sporting one myself. Fun little branded merchandise on the inside. The food was great and a big portion. I had the grilled chicken and rice. Definitely 5 stars read more

Buddha Bruddah - Grilled chicken and rice. - Hawaiian Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I love how quick and consistent the service and food is at Buddha. They have great sauces and sides. I get the chicken with extra Mac Salad and it always hits the spot. I've tried several locations and they all slay. read more