saw this restaurant in the neighborhood and decided to come try it out! Food: i ordered the spicy grilled pork bowl and Huli Huli chicken bowl, was pleasantly surprised how large the bowl was and both came with salad and 2 scoops of rice. The Huli huli chicken was cooked perfectly! The sauce was perfectly (it was a dark sauce --maybe bbq & soy?) However the grilled pork bowl was a lot saltier in the flavor which was not my favorite. They have different types of sauce you could get as well but definitely rub on the sour side (this is due to most of them having lime juice). They also have Thai food on the menu however i was a little disappointed in the very limited options. I would say this place caters towards the Hawaiian cuisine more. I will need to come back to try the desserts though.. the pies here looks amazing. Service: food came out in a timely manner and the cashier was nice to give recommendations! Location: located on Rainer Ave, there is parking behind the building which is a plus as most places are street parking :) read more

Good Hawaiian meets Thai food, though not my absolute favorite in town. I found the garlic shrimp to be less like Hawaiian garlic shrimp and more like a Chinese shrimp dish moonlighting as its Hawaiian cousin all dressed up for a night. There was a generous portion of shrimp but they were boiled? And just not what I was hoping for. The pad see ew was more like a Chinese chow fun dish than a traditional pad see ew, but it wasn't bad. Lastly the chocolate haupia pie left something to be desired. Haupia out of a package always comes out as this did - congealed. I love haupia when it is done how it is on the islands, creamy and whipped, more like a custard. This must be difficult to do as I have rarely found the correct consistency on this side of the Pacific. read more

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I ordered one Pad Thai and one Pad see ewe and they were ok, there was way too much cabbage or lettuce on my pad see ewe. The broccoli chunks need to be chopped into 1/4" to 3/4 chunks other wise it's just to big, they need to be steamed much more to soften them up but the dish was well flavored. People liked the food but it needs a little tweak, otherwise pretty good read more

Awesome Awrsome Delicious Delicious I had the short ribs. I had a banana in bread form. My daughter had the grilled Mahi-mahi she kept thanking me. I found a new restaurant that I drive by all the time. Great food read more

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EDIT: they issued a refund without complaint! Bumping up to 4 stars for customer service. Has gluten free options, which is always exciting! I liked the cabbage salad. Good meat--chicken off the bone, fresh broccoli in my pad see ew. Unfortunately it's inedibly salty, and I LIKE salt. There's no sweetness either, and pad see ew should have a little bit. I don't know if someone tossed salt into the pan instead of sugar today and it's a one off? I ate the salad and a few bites of the pad see ew (usually my fav!) but I don't think I can finish this. :/ I might try again at some point, but I have reduced income right now so it's expensive to treat myself (the other gf pad see ew I found is in issaquah, quite a bummer to get something I can't eat). read more

Buddha Bruddah - Phad See Ew - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was desperate to eat Hawaiian food before I left Seattle and although I wasn't planning on coming here, 3-4 places I wanted to go to were closed on Mondays and the other places were too far. I'm so glad chance brought me here because I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Don't let the sketchy neighborhood scare you away. The first welcoming sight was the large private parking lot right behind the store. Having trouble finding parking is always a huge detriment to going to a place but no trouble here! Upon browsing the menu, I got immediately upset that I was only with one other person because there were so many items I wanted to try and with more people, I would have forced people to order different dishes so I could have tried a little bit each dish. I realize I'm a selfish and terrible friend. Anyways, after a few agonizing moments, I ordered the Chicken Katsu Deluxe which is basically a loco moco with chicken katsu instead of beef patties. My date ordered the Garlic Shrimp. I loved all the sauces they had on the side. It sucks when a place only has sriracha sauce since sometimes you just want something slightly different. My Chicken Katsu Deluxe was SO MUCH FOOD. I wanted to finish it but I simply couldn't. The Chicken Katsu was crispy, the gravy delicious, the rice fluffy, the mac salad was very tasty and not gross (which most mac salad is), and the asian cole slaw was a perfect complement to the meat and rice. The Garlic Shrimp was big and plentiful and FRESH. I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciate when it's obvious that shrimp or any meat hasn't ever been frozen. Oh yeah, the prices are more than fair and considering what you're getting, I'd say the prices are relatively cheap. I wish this store existed on the east coast. It would give all of the fast casual chains out here a run for the money. Props to Buddha Brudda! read more

The Pad Thai is delicious. Not red like Americanized Thai food, but complex and flavorful like what you find in Thailand. The fried rice too! I just got the basic fried rice with sausage and the basic Pad Thai with tofu. They were both so nummy I ended up getting a bowl and mixing them together . Delivery via GrubHub was prompt and affordable. Driver notified via text that the order was on my doorstep. Cannot complain! First time at Buddha Brudda and I'll order again! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Pad Thai, sorry we ate most of it already - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have been impressed with the quality of their delicious food and also friendly and responsive staff! I've gotten takeout a handful of times and it was easy and quick. They also have a parking lot in the back. I've had their mochiko fried chicken, chicken pad thai, and pad see ew. My partner has also gotten the garlic shrimp. All of the dishes were very good with tons of flavor! Also large portions! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Mochiko fried chicken and garlic shrimp takeout - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Honestly this food was sooooo fire !! It was amazing. The food truck was parked right outside of optimism brewing. It was just what my friends and I needed. I ordered my food and it was super quick and ready. I got the coconut shrimp. When the lady said my food was ready I kindly asked for 2 sets of cutlery because my girlfriend and I were sharing. She responded "one per customer" .......... I think I'll take my business else where. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Recently ordered several large trays for our baby shower event from Buddha Bruddah and we are so happy we picked this place. Everything tasted delicious! Presentation was great too. Drea and Nicole were so helpful during the tasting/ordering process and answered all my questions promptly. One large tray can serve 40-50 people. We ordered: Huli Huli Chicken Mochiko Fried Chicken with orange sauce on the side BBQ Short Ribs Mac Salad Our guests enjoyed the food the so much we had people asking where the food came from. Also had lots of leftovers so people packed them to go! Overall, this was a smooth transaction from ordering directly on the website to the day of pick up. Their catering team were also really helpful in answering all my questions via email. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for some delicious authentic Hawaiian food for an event! Note: They do not deliver so you'll need to schedule time for pick up. read more

Low sodium option, please! The kalua pork was way too salty and the loco moco was even saltier!! Rice was also dry and the thai tea too sweet... The huli huli seemed okay though at least? read more

Before you even step in here, come prepared to get the chocolate haupia pie. Plan for two slices... the best texture in the world! Over all, the portions here are massive. Completely shareable if you want to try it all. The Guava chicken is a perfectly balanced of sweet and Smokey. The blend of Thai and Hawaiian food is actually really awesome! The warmth of the Thai is felt in the chicken and the pad Thai is rich with chili's! Over all, everything is super moist and well seasoned. Seating is community style so come ready to communicate with strangers and have a great time! Love seeing Hawaii represented in the Pacific Northwest so much! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lots of delicious options for a quick lunch in the Mt. Baker area! Plenty of parking in the rear lot and seats inside. Would recommend coming a little earlier than the 12:00 lunch rush. I ordered the Short Ribs plate ($12) that came with 2 pieces of bone-in short ribs, 2 scoops of jasmine rice, asian slaw and macaroni salad. To add a little heat to my dish, I headed over to the condiments section (left of counter) where there was 5 different hot sauce choices: chili in oil, chili in lime fish sauce, sriracha, red chili, etc! It's also a help-yourself kind of place where you order at the counter, get your cup of water, get your napkins, utensils and your food will be called out by your name! Super simple yet the food is amazing. My short ribs were so juicy and tender that I can use a plastic knife to cut through it! My coworker enjoyed the Spicy Pork entree. I would definitely be back to try other dishes or just to get the short ribs again! The tanginess and spiciness of the sauce with the sweetness of the slaw really made the dish enjoyable. The rice was a bit mushy but I didn't mind it too much. You can also get a lid for your container if you can't finish! Highly recommend. Please note they are closed on Sunday and only open on Monday 11-3! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Short ribs- 2 scoops of jasmine rice, asian slaw and Mac salad $12 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Half chicken on the bottom, forgot the names of the other two but they were all great! The sauces are what make it over the top. Try not to use too many sauces at one time it'll be too salty. People are super nice the banana cream pie was delicious. I think there are real bananas in it! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wanted to have a night in with some good Hawaiian food and this place hit the spooooot. I ordered delivery so I can't comment on the service or the restaurant itself, but the food was delicious! I ordered the huli huli chicken and kalua pork combo, spring rolls, coconut cream pie, and a guava nectar drink. The flavors on the huli huli chicken were really good, I wish it was a little juicier, but I'd honestly just chalk that up to delivery. The kalua pork was so tender and good, had a smokey BBQ-y taste to it. I'm usually not a huge mac salad person, but I INHALED the mac that came with the meat, it was great. The spring rolls were good, always a classic. The guava nectar drink, great. I think the coconut cream pie was my favorite part of the meal. You get a little mini pie that I wish was actually a giant pie. The pie crust is so good and hgggngh the pie itself is so flavorful and creamy and not too sweet. Definitely a new favorite spot, I'd love to eat in next time! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Huli huli chicken and kalua pork combo, an absolute beaut - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here is really good. We had the short ribs, which is basically Korean kalbi and the fried chicken. Really good. But what is really great about this place is that it's got a little kids play space with toys and creations to distract little ones. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Kids play area - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the people here, and the food is delicious! They are able to do some dishes gluten free and the GF phad see ew is so yummy. I also love how it is usually quieter in here. Glad I found them! read more

I am a big fan of trying places that look a little rough around the edges. When my mom and I arrived I was a little nervous, but the inside of the restaurant is immaculately clean. The staff are incredibly kind and the food is out of this world. The selection of chilli oils is also a really nice touch for takeout orders. You would be crazy not to give this spot a try! read more

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Buddha Bruddah is a nice Hawaiian staple in the Beacon Hill area. The prices a are a bit high, but the portions are massive. Be prepared to wait a bit, just because the food comes out fresh! I prefer ordering ahead and getting it to go. You can't go wrong with the katsu or huli chicken. Also, try the hopia for dessert. Recommend. read more

I'm pretty sure I have another review on this place that is 5 stars because their food is amazing and delicious, but this review is for their banana cream pie. I first tasted their banana cream pie in the summer of 2020, and it was delicious and creamy. It had chunks of banana in it, and as you scooped a piece, the filling would melt in your mouth. Now, the banana cream pie barely tastes like banana and is not delicious. It has too much gelatin in it that it has a jello consistency, making it stiff. The effect of the gelatin doesn't allow for the filling to melt in your mouth anymore either. It barely has banana chunks in it too. I am very disappointed with the new, updated recipe. I wish for the original pie I ate in 2020 read more

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Look...just go there. I don't even want to write a long review about it lol. I saw this place and was reluctant to go there because of the menu but when I got there the staff was very flexible and accommodating. I ordered the garlic rice with no meat of course, Thai iced tea with coconut milk, Macaroni salad and I HAD to try the coconut cream pie! And so glad that I did. So let's start with the garlic fried rice. Besides honey court, this is the best fried rice I've had. Probably second to honey court....idk I think I may need to go there soon...anyways. The little slaw that comes with each dish is so tasty! And I mixed it in with each bite of my rice and it made it that much better. No seriously. And it kind of stuck together like sticky rice WHICH I LOVED!!! So damn good lol. The Thai iced tea was the best I ever had and I think it's because it was made with coconut cream (milk). The macaroni salad was the best macaroni salad I've ever had. Macaroni salad is usually sweet and that's why I don't like it. But this macaroni salad was savory and boy was it good. Now onto the coconut cream pie. It was okay lol. Pretty lumpy though but it was good. I would probably try the chocolate pie next time. All in all an excellent experience and delicious food! read more

Portion sizes are huge here! Sauces are delicious too and chicken was fried perfectly. Flavor wise the chicken felt like it was missing something and without the sauce it would've been really bland. Other than that it was really good and I'd come back to try other items! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've seen this truck before when previously working in the city but have not visited until yesterday at one of the residential locations - in Woodside. Staff was friendly and informative to any questions asked. Ordered 4 options to go (a couple buttermilk fried chicken katsu, spicy pork (recommended by staff), and the huli huli ginger chicken. Wait time wasn't long, food served hot off the grill in generous portion sizes (entree is served with two scoops of rice, one scoop mac salad, and one scoop cold slaw) in non-styrofoam containers (win!). Plastic utensils individually packaged as a set and hand sanitizer available. Sides - Mac salad is great and I like that the coleslaw is more of a refreshing variety (not doused in mayo). Huli huli chicken - 3/5 Recently came back from a trip to HI where we tried the huli huli chicken there. Chicken from the truck was cooked a bit dry with a savory, strong ginger flavor (which I am not opposed to). If you are not too keen on ginger, this is not for you. Overall probably wouldn't order again but it was good to try. Spicy pork - 4/5 Pork was thinly sliced, tender, well-seasoned, and had a decent amount of sauce. This was a manageable amount of spice as my dad ordered and he doesn't typically overdo on the spice level. Great dish to order and he enjoyed. Buttermilk fried chicken katsu - 4/5 Brown, thin, crispy coating on the outside of the chicken. It was cooked on the verge of being dry (from what I tried) but overall those who ordered enjoyed. Comes with a dipping sauce that isn't your traditional, plain katsu sauce. Food was great as a whole and while I wouldn't order what I had selected the first time, I would be interested in trying their Phad Thai or another entree (i.e. Their coconut mahi mahi) the next time. read more

This food is the best! We have tried everything on the menu and are never let down. We have been ordering the family portion ToGo and take it everywhere. Love the fried chicken, Kalua pork and all the sides! Pie's are excellent! Customer service is definitely a plus too! We stumbled upon it and now it's my favorite! Highly recommend!! read more

I ordered the Chicken Katsu and it was very crispy and good! Outside of that, the sides included weren't too great but the price of $14 can't really be beat. The sauce was a like a jello as if there was too much starch but I'll come back to try it again as I didn't eat at the location and just had takeout. read more

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

Bustling Hawaiian/Thai food joint. Not in a great location, however, the inside is well maintained and clean! The tables, condiment counter and presentation is orderly and inviting. I liked the Thai spices that were neatly situated in the restaurant. You had a full range of picking: Crying Tiger, Nuoc Cham, Sambal, Chili Oil and Prik Nam Pla. Great use of the chalk board to explain the various Thai hot sauces. Hospitality is friendly, welcoming and warm. Parking is in the back and plentiful. The pie display is very inviting and tempting. Mahi Mahi Plate: two small pieces of breaded Mahi. It lacked flavor. It was breaded perfectly, and just the right amount of crunch. Not a very generous scoop of rice; or mac salad. The mac salad wasn't very flavorful. The cabbage mix was just okay! The size portion lack Big time. This is definitely made for food truck portions. Yet, it was a restaurant, and priced for a restaurant. read more

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I'm from Hawaii, and the food here definitely took me back to the islands. I got the mochiko chicken, which was very unique as it had the bone in. It also didn't taste like traditional mochiko chicken, but I still thought it was very good. The chicken also had a tiny bit of a kick to it. The textures of the fried chicken with the rice and creamy coleslaw started a party in my mouth. It also came with mac salad, which I absolutely loved. It was so tasty! I also go the kalua pig fried rice, which was also great! I don't usually like kalua pig, because I think it is bland and dry, but not this time! I would definitely come back again to try more from their vast menu. read more

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Ordered takeout lunch during these crazy times and Budda Bruddah lived up to it's HYPE! We went with the Kalua pork and Huli chicken family meal that comes with 4 spring rolls, Asian slaw, Mac salad and Garlic Fried Rice (complete with lil pieces of chinese chorizo), all of it was so dang tasty, food for days! We also add the Spicy Wings and as a total wing snob I can tell you these are litterally some of the BEST Wings in Seattle. The heat and texture are perfect, loved the cripness and that sauce creation there! We ordered the 6 pack of sauses I wish I paid attention to the name list before I mixed up the order of the sauces, there was a vinager based thai chilis sauce that was on point. I actually dumped it on the mac and it became an amazing mac salad. (Already was normally a nice mellow cream type flavor when I added the sauce it was like a whole new unique side) Man, I do love all the lil Chili oil based type sauces too. Fun to get the 6-pack although I only loved 3 of em. I need to get again and study which ones they were, lol! Will be back! read more

Food quality is good and price is reasonable, especially for takeout. The only disappointment was the side order. I ordered a side of macaroni salad and the size is unexpectedly small! It's $5, and I didn't expect a full size order but this is almost like they made a mistake. Hopefully it's because they ran out of regular size box this time because I do like their food in general. read more

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Ordered take out for lunch, their online ordering system is super simple and easy to navigate. My coworker ordered short rib/chicken combo with broccoli($1 charge) and i ordered the Kalua pork/chicken combo with garlic fried rice upgrade ($3 charge. We both agreed that the chicken was indeed juicy and had a good char but it lacked a little in flavor, would compliment well with a sauce (wish I ordered the 6 pack of sauces). The kailua pork was not dry nor over salty/bland. The Mac salad and slaw were very average but I didn't mind. But let me tell you about that garlic fried rice.... YUMMM, I think I would come back for this alone. I plan on coming back to try the Thai options. I would recommend if you're in the area. read more

Buddha Bruddah - Short Ribs - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Chicken was stringy and almost no sauce. Was supposed to be mango marinade and there was no flavor at all. Super disappointing.

Second time here different dish ! This time the spicy pork with garlic fried rice ! Omg the fried rice tho! Bomb! I really truly love this place ! Going to try and different meal everytime ! To the owners and the stuff great job guys ! Truly becoming your number one fan ! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Spicy pork with garlic fried rice and egg rolls aka lumpia - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved it! Was craving some Hawaiian shrimp and this was amazing! I love the spicy flavors! My favorite was the Mac salad which I typically don't love! Would recommend and will come back again! read more

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Really really wanted to give 5 stars especially since everyone else did so I had really high expectations! Unfortunately my kalua pork was so dry and hard that I couldn't even eat it :( there were smaller portions that were very tasty but the huge hunk of meat was incredibly dry. The Mac salad was delicious tho! And I would definitely still come back to try something else. Food was ready super quick to! read more

This restaurant is really cute! The atmosphere is five stars, it was clean it was well-kept, it was very Hawaiian. The staff was great, they are very patient, they are accommodating, and I think they are really responsible as far as keeping busy goes/bussing your plates as you finish etc. The actual flavor of the food was not as strong as I wanted it to be, I tried the guava chicken, and while it was very moist, the flavor was nothing special. I think that they could work on the flavor and taste section, the portion size is reasonable, the quality of the food seems good, I think they could just tweak the ingredients a bit to make it more present. The daily specials seemed OK, but there again the flavor was not present. It was the honey plum sauce type of ribs, and they were delicious looking but they were just very weak in flavor. Granted, every restaurant has its off days, so I admire the restaurant as a whole, and would encourage you to try it, but I probably won't be rushing back anytime soon myself. I do think they have a food truck which is neat. read more

What an interesting fusion: Hawaiian and Thai -- but it totally complements each other! I love having familiar flavors presented in a different ways, and it was so good bruddah! We ordered mochiko chicken, spicy pork, and grilled chicken kids meal. The mochiko chicken was delicious. First, it came out a whole thigh and big wings. It was so crispy with lots of flavors. The spicy pork was also thick cut and flavorful. It was not spicy as we would like, but they have so many different spicy sauce to choose from! The kids meal was also good and my kid finished his plate. I was excited about the fresh coconut juice as well... I haven't had one that fresh for a long time. This place is a gem, and we can't wait to come back. read more

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This is terrible!! Aloha! Not even worth the 1 star!! This is NOT as we say in the islands "ono grinds"! This is more "Shootz, no go, Bradda!" The food needs work! The "Huli Huli" chicken - you can google a recipe - it has no pepper!! Ours tasted over done and peppered out!! Whaaa...?!? "Eh bra, where you stay?!?" Then there is the charcoal that was the short ribs... I don't think I would have served these! I'd avoid this for "Hawai'ian style", save the money. read more

Buddha Bruddah - "Short ribs" aka buddah braddas charcoal. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We found Buddy Bruddah one Sunday when we were looking for lunch near the golf course. There was a short line, but it went quickly. I had the Kalua Pork and the whole meal was excellent (it comes with rice, macaroni salad, and a slaw). I had the Hapui (spelling?) for dessert and it was creamy and coconut-y but not exceedingly sweet. I'll definitely be back. There are SO many things I want to try on the menu! *PSA: you can also order it from the Yelp app, so what are you waiting for?! read more

Buddha Bruddah - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Buddah Bruddah was both a delight and disappointment.  My office decided to make a large order online and we paid good money. It was our first time ordering from this place and given our experience, it may be the last. Let's start with the goods: their pies, garlic shrimp and short ribs were good (but thats about it). The bads: chicken katsu and mochiko chicken was dry.  We even paid EXTRA money to substitute items on the meal however, did our food reflect that extra charge? NO. If your business cannot honor substitution then please do not offer it - especially charging additional fees for it. Not only were we ripped off on that aspect, to top it off i didn't get my mac salad!! What is Hawaiian food without mac salad? So I guess there is more of a disappointment than there are the pros. read more

Don't let the outside surrounding area scare from this awesome place! they have parking in the back of the restaurant which is perfect. The food was amazing and fairly priced. The portions are more than enough. Will be back whenever in town. read more