This is the type of food that makes you wish you lived in Seattle. I can see what the hype is about. I came in on a Sunday afternoon about 4. Service was good. Food was made fresh to order and we waited about 15 minutes in the dining area. Dining area is really nice. Hawaiian and Thai themed. They have a selection of sauces and self serve chopsticks. Inside is very clean and tidy. The food was amazing. I got the spicy pork and huli huli chicken. Should have just gotten spicy pork. I was blown away by how good the food was. The spicy pork isn't just spicy for no reason like some dishes. This was actually seasoned and had a sweet taste to accompany the spice. The rice was cooked perfect and the Mac salad is definitely up there with my top Mac salads. If they swapped the imitation crab for tuna, it would be top tier. read more

The food looks good in the pictures but taste and price is not it. There was no one there and we still waited a good 20mins to get our food. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Top: Garlic & basil chicken Bottom: spicy huli chicken & kalua pork combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the red curry lunch combo, Phad Thai was great but the curry had little bits of chicken and some shredded pieces like it was scrapped from the bottom of the pan, never had I had red curry like this; just wasn't too appetizing read more

Buddha Bruddah - Red chicken curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The customer service here was great. Our cashier who helped us was patient and friendly. She helped make a suggestion when I couldn't decide on the mochiko chicken or the basil chicken. She suggested I could get both. Which is what I decided on. It was basically the same boneless fried chicken breast cut into pieces with two separate sauces and toppings. In older photos of the basil chicken it was more of a whole chicken thigh and leg. Which appeared to be baked to crispness. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't the same as that previous pictured version. We also ordered a side of fried rice which came with Chinese sausage and was topped with the cabbage slaw. That was my favorite dish of the meal. There are various offerings of pre-portioned sauces such as sambal, katsu sauce, etc...there was one with fish sauce that had me at hello lol. It was nice to try a few. All were quite delicious. Portions were generous and the plate came with rice, Mac salad, and a cabbage slaw. The Mochiko had a Korean spicy style red sauce which was more a flavor profile than spicy in heat. The basil chicken tasted like a soy based sauce. Unfortunately they were all out of banana pudding and haupia pie when we arrived around late afternoon. I've sampled many a plate lunches. My mains and sides were good. Good, but didn't make an impression upon me personally. That doesn't mean I wouldn't come back to try different dishes to see if I may like something more than my particular dish on this visit. Glad I gave em a try while in town. I'm always on the lookout for island style plate lunch spots. read more

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For a born and raised Islander from Hawaii. Names like Buddaha Bruddah strike familiarity. I thoughtI would give it a try and I would say its not what I am used to from the islands. The food is okay, the dining is clean and well looked after, and the service is great. I will return just to try other dishes before I make a final decision. read more

Buddha Bruddah is an awesome lunch spot for Hawaiian food. Fresh, flavorful ingredients - my favorites are the grilled mahi mahi, the pad see ew, and the combo plates. They have a sauce bar with seven (7) different sauces like crying tiger, nuoc cham, sambal, and old standbys like siracha and teriyaki for those so inclined. I prefer adding any of the lime & fish sauce based sauces to my meals. Yum! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Combo Huli & Hawaiian Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Bern awhile since I wrote a review generous portion on the Kalua pork, i decided to be a little healthier today and went with the garlic shrimp. There are soft whole cloves of garlic that add an umami to the dish. I think the chicken dishes are still my favorite and I like the slaw that comes with the entrees. Finally broke down and tried the banana cream pie that we heard a out at our first visit. Definitely is tasty! read more

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I ordered the Loco Moco. Burger was char grilled giving it a great flavor. I decided to only order one scoop of rice because 2 scoops would have been way too much. I suggest order extra gravy and an extra egg. We ordered online and the food was on time and hot. Inside the restaurant was clean and service was good. read more

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The food was tasty, service was not totally friendly, I ordered extra rice, received a small cup about 2 bites worth for $3.50; for extra rice in an Asian restaurant the cost is normally $1 or so. The food prices were a 1 to 2 dollars higher than I expected but the rice price really soured the experience. I eat out 2 to 3 times a week, will I go back, probably not. read more

4.5 stars for food, and 4 stars for the casual whole dining experience. Order at the counter, and then grab any empty table; someone will bring the food to your table. Food took 15-20 minutes after ordering. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. My favorite was the Garlic Basil Fried Chicken - so juicy and tender, and great flavor. I like to try Garlic Fried Chicken at different Thai restaurants. And this version is amongst the best I've tried. So trust me when I say "get it!" Both Loco Moco (comes with a runny egg) and Kalua Pork are good too. Some interesting beer selection, like mango or coconut ale. There are also coconut pie and chocolate pie for dessert. read more

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Some good asian fusion food! I got to try Buddha Bruddah via take out and the dishes were craveworthy. I got the Fried Chicken Mochiko and Huli Huli Chicken. The fried chicken was a delight with some gochujang aioli, giving it a spicy kick. The Huli Huli Chicken was solid grilled chicken with a bed of rice and coleslaw. Both were delicious, but my favorite was the Fried Chicken Mochiko, I really enjoyed the crispy chicken with the gochujang aioli. Overall, this is a solid spot and the portions were great for each dish. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Huli Huli Char Grilled Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We ordered takeout on a Monday night. I had heard good things, but haven't had time to try them. The picture of their loco moco looked less traditional so we ordered a combo beef/chicken and a spicy pork platter. Their fried chicken also looked good, but we didn't think it would transport well. The portions were BIG. It was adequate to feed us, our baby and made lunch for the next day. The price was about 15-20 a plate so pretty average, but the value with the portions were great! The food itself was tasty, but maybe a little more korean than hawaiian. It was well seasoned and cooked well. The chicken was a little dry for my liking, but the flavor was good. It came with 2 scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad. The mac salad was one of my favorites in seattle so far and the warm rice went so well with everything. Since we didn't eat in, I cannot comment on the service unfortunately, but maybe we can someday soon. Overall, good eats, maybe not just hawaiian, more korean, but delightful and well portioned. I would recommend this if you are looking for some tasty plates. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Huli huli chicken and hawaiian grilled beef combo platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Family of four came and got the family meal deal - it was all so good and plenty of food; I think we even have enough for a second meal. Kids loved the pork and I loved the cole slaw. Husband said biggest surprise was how good the slaw was but he loved the chicken and pork. Will be back next time we are in the area. read more

After requesting "no fat please" in my Kalua Pork, I picked up my order and arrived home with 1/3 of the meat being fat, with a big slab of fat laid across the top. This is the third time I have received a large portion of fat instead of meat, hence the request. I will either not order here again or, if I do, I will definitely be checking the order before I leave. The food is great here, just expect to get a full serving of meat when the plate is $30 after tax and tip for take out. read more

Today, we went to Buddha Bruddah for dinner! Right upon entry, we were greeted with kind smiles, and great attitudes. My partner and I both got combo plates. Each combo plate comes with your choice of meat, two scoops of jasmine rice, coleslaw, and Mac salad. Every dish was a five out of five - great flavors and portions! The dining room was clean, and towards the side there were various options of sauces to dip! Would recommend! read more

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Seriously the best take out we have had since moving to the Mount Baker neighborhood. If not weekly, we get Buddha Bruddah biweekly. The food is perfectly consistent and we always have leftovers to take to work the next day. The garlic fried rice and the kalua pork are our staples and if you're in the mood for a spectacular Thai iced tea, look no further. If we ever plan to move out of Washington, this restaurant will be most missed. Until then though, we're going to keep being regulars!! read more

This is a cool Hawaiian/Asian Fusion spot in, I believe, the Mt. baker area. We were craving rice and some Asian flavors so we chose this place for dinner. We got the huli-huli chicken and short rib combo and the spicy sesame chicken plate. The huli-huli chicken was flavorful, but it's not as moist as the HH chicken at other places. The short ribs were delicious, but the sauce just seemed like super regular teriyaki sauce. I did like some of the charred parts of the short ribs! I liked the spicy sesame chicken a bit more than the other plate. The chicken was more moist, the batter was not too thick and was still crispy despite the generous sauce. It wasn't too spicy for me either! The space is pretty cool and the vibe is chill. The lady working the cashier was nice and didn't seem annoyed when I asked for a few things several times! This is a solid Hawaiian spot in the area! read more

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Wow! We ordered the Loco Moco, Chicken Katsu, Spicy Sesame Chicken. The sides and everything was tastie. I highly recommend. read more

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The food was great for the most part! I ordered 4 plates two of which were chicken katsu however one of them came with hair underneath the breading of the chicken, as if it was cooked with the hair already in there. I've ate from here multiple times and have always loved the food and service! so I know this isn't a common occurrence however it did leave a sour taste in my mouth and I would hope they take better action to prevent getting hair in items again. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Buttermilk Fried Chicken Katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Second time ordering for delivery from this place and it never disappoints. Our order came to us fast considering that it was a Saturday evening. My husband and I really loved the flavors and the portions of our combo orders, which came with two scoops of rice, slaw, mac salad, and generous amounts of meat! One thing we would like to mention is the quality of the grilled chicken: it was perfectly tender. Not rubbery or overcooked at all. This is my first choice of Hawaiian food if you're in the Cap Hill/Beacon Hill area. Definitely worth the $$! read more

I am surprised I have yet to review this place as this is one of my go to spots. The food is delicious, the portions are big and it is a great local business that helps their employees. Their original location on Rainier is a go to pickup spot for me but their food truck is frequently visiting the Eastside at places like No Boat or Volition Brewing and I often go there on weekends after a hike plus they are also opening up a new location in Kirkland too and I am very happy for them. You really can't go wrong with any of the food. I have tried many different items like their Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian Beef, Pad Thai, Kalua Pork amongst others. My absolute favorite thing I've had here was Uncle Hong's Fried Chicken, I had that back in September and if I see their Instagram post it again then I will drop whatever dinner plans I had to make sure I get some more of it because it was bomb! All of their plates comes with rice, mac salad and Asian slaw. The mac salad is delicious which is always a good sign as when I was in Hawaii I noticed the more legit places typically had the best mac salad too and their Asian slaw has a nice sesame flavor to it. They also have a variety of sauces that add lots of flavor to the dish. I usually just go for some sambal on my rice but they have different fish sauce combinations as well. A few items I have yet to try yet that I need to try are their loco moco, some of their seafood and their famous pie (specifically the banana cream is what I have my eye on). Rest assured I will be back to try those items though and if you have not checked out this spot then I strongly recommend it! read more

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Pretty good! Came here yesterday to catch up with a friend. Service was nice and speedy and the place itself is clean. You order before sitting down. Water is self serve. Everything comes in disposable packaging regardless of if you're dining there or doing to go (it's compostable at least). They taped down the side of my to go container for easy eating which I appreciated. We ordered the loco moco (not pictured), garlic shrimp, and basil fried chicken. Servings are plentiful. My friend said the loco moco was good but the meat patty was a little too salty. My other friend who got the garlic shrimp said that one was bland. I thought the basil chicken was delicious, with actual pieces of fried basil in there. Chicken was tender and breading was light. It came with some sort of fish sauce sauce on top. I thought the sauce was very flavorful and umami, but it was also too salty. The Mac and coleslaw sides really helped hamper down the salt. The Mac was super creamy and the slaw was very fresh, making the perfect accompaniments. Would love to come back and try more of their fare read more

Buddha Bruddah - Fried Chicken Garlic Basil & Garlic Shrimp in the back - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing food, great service, and fast. The flavors are incredible, meat always cooked to perfection, and the veggies are fresh. Not typically a slaw guy but I really like theirs. Everyone who works here is a gem Drea and Nicole are both so sweet and incredible employees who really add to the overall Buddha Bruddah experience. read more

If you're looking for plate lunch in Seattle, this is your place! I grew up in Hawaii and good plate lunch is hard to find on the mainland. The portion sizes are large. We got the katsu and chicken combo. The rice, Mac salad and chicken was all delicious. read more

A very brief and most belated post for a lone visit back at the Seattle on Rainier Ave S site. Tried it over two years ago with The Homie back on 8/23/19. It was okay but clearly not compelling to return. Not quite at the level of ono grindz for me personally, but has staying power as I write this on 12/1/21. read more

We were in the mood for some Asian food and found Buddha Bruddah (Hawaiian/Thai) on Yelp! We were only 10 minutes drive away, so we headed over. What a find! Now, the building itself looked a little industrial and the neighborhood didn't feel super safe. We were not deterred and found ample parking in the back. As we entered, it felt like some of the road-side open-air cafés I've visited in Hawaii, with counter service and a mix of family style tables. Thankfully, this is not open air, but with all the windows, it felt like we could have been back on the island. The woman at the counter offered a friendly greeting and was very helpful in making some recommendations. I ordered the spicy sesame chicken plate. Food was brought to us several minutes later, served with a smile, and looked fantastic. My daughter had order the huli huli (chicken) and we also had the vegetable spring rolls. Our entree portions were generous and included jasmine rice, macaroni salad (which was very tasty) and slaw (which was not ;) ). We both really enjoyed our meals and had a little left over to take home. Hint: Check out the sauces on the side counter to add a little zip to your meal! The green sauce was a little more spicy and had great flavor. The teriyaki was a little thick and also added good flavor. Definitely recommend and will return to this find. read more

Delicious! I've been to the Kenmore location and wanted to get back at some point. Met up with a friend in Seattle and we had lunch at the original spot. I ordered the spicy sesame chicken and ate every bite. Excellent service and the food was, again, a wonderful and tasty experience. read more

Buddha Bruddah - spicy sesame chicken à la carte: rice, slaw, and mac - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am upgrading. Food was plentiful, tasty and served with a smile. C You have a sauce bar to juice things up if you so desire and there is a fenced in parking area behind it. Dine in or take out. read more

I like the convenience of the online ordering system and the parking lot. However, the food was kinda disappointing. Convenience (ordering, prep time, parking): 5/5 Huli chicken (kinda dry and lacks flavor): 3/5 Beef (nothing special): 3.5/5 Pad See Ew: (4/5) Portions: 5/5 Dipping sauces (so much flavor!): (5/5) I think I would return to try some of the other menu items. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Chicken & beef combo, Phad See Ew with Tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Outstanding food, decent prices, friendly staff! Best Hawaiian macaroni salad in Seattle. Chicken and short ribs were soft and tender. Flavors are on point, not too sweet. Rama House Chicken is a Thai curry stir fry. Full of veggies and so good with the sauces. The Mochiko Chicken had a distinct taste. Almost like the Chinese fermented tofu (fuyui) which I love but some might not. The restaurant is not in the safest neighborhood but there is parking in the back. We'll be back! Catering options look awesome too. read more

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This is a solid lunch place. Thai and Hawaiian, so you can get both larb AND Kalua Pork, I mean that's pretty awesome. I got the chicken larb lettuce wrap and was able to add a side of the grilled beef (I wanted the short rib but they were out). The larb was pretty good, not as minced as I'm used to for larb but it was seasoned and cooked well. The grilled beef was also good and I got ALOT of it for a side. There's a parking lot in the back which is always helpful. I would def go again and look forward to trying more dishes! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Fun sauce counter - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The larb gai is so amazing here best larb gai I've ever had. The sesame chicken is sooo good too, if you don't like spicy ask for the Thai chilies on the side. The pork and chicken is all good love this spot read more

Buddha Bruddah - Larb Gai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love the Huli Huli chicken here so much! Excellent portion size and so delicious. Also, they have the best mac salad ever! They're so friendly and nice too! read more

I'm not usually a fan of Hawaiian food, but dang this place rocks!! Food is so flavorful. I got the Mochiko Fried Chicken. You get 2 massive pieces of chicken, which are marinated and cooked to perfection. I'm also not a fan of coleslaw, but the slaw here again is awesome, and so is the mac and cheese salad. I usually deduct stars if portions are low, but nope not here, they give you great portions. They've also got a table with like 6 types of sauces all ranging from 1 to 5 stars. It's all for free. Pick and choose anything you like, go wild and experiment. I also got a side of spring rolls which honestly weren't that great, felt a bit like frozen rolls, but the main chicken entree was so good that this little hiccup cannot really cause my rating to change. Just stick with the entree and skip the sides. If you're in the Beacon Hill / Seward Park area, definitely check this place out for a great lunch. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Fried Chicken-Mochiko - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My partner and I had an amazing experience at Buddha Bruddah tonight! Everything we tried was incredible, but the Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian Grilled Beef, Garlic Fried Rice, and Veggie Stir Fry were truly perfection. Nicole and the staff are wonderful and so accommodating. We'll definitely be going back many times in the future and cannot recommend them highly enough!! read more

Combination of Thai and Hawaii style. Foods are good. The service is great . The only complaint is that the table so oily.

THE FOOD AT THIS PLACE WAS TO DIE FOR. great pricing! Great customer service! Great food. The ambiance was super chill too. The place gave Hawaiian island vibes and cute for lunch read more

Buddha Bruddah - Garlic Fried Rice - Chicken and Combo Huli & Hawaiian Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've never had such bland and undercooked garlic shrimp before. Garlic is literally in the name so I don't know why you wouldn't be able to taste it in the meal. Mac salad and kalua pork are always solid here but if you're paying $17 for garlic shrimp then it should at least taste like it has seasoning and be cooked enough. read more

Buddha Bruddah - "Garlic" shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is hopefully a balance review based on at least three or four $1500 catering orders for a work lunch. The food is always delicious, that is never in doubt. Five stars for the food and one star for our order completely botched and picked up by someone else. Eventually, the mess was straightened out, and our order was returned to us, but I never felt comfortable serving it to the team since I did not know where it had been. The staff is always amazing and we appreciated their attempt to rectify the mistake. My work friend and I that went to pick up the order tried to be as patient as possible, but it was very stressful. When you know you have ~60 hungry people waiting for you to bring them lunch and it is over an hour late, it causes great angst read more

Was hungry after the gym and wanted something grab and go. -Parking in the back! -Food came out quick! 5 min I got the huli huli chicken and noticed the banana cream pie which I'm a sucker for! The chicken bowl is great, everything tastes really fresh, you can tell the quality is good :) The meat pieces were hearty and it's a good portion for 2 meals. The banana cream pie was delicious and not too sweet, more fresh than anything. I would definitely be back to try another bowl and the fried rice!!! read more