I really REALLY like the food here. Everything is fresh and well prepared. The "meats" you get are gluten and soy based goodness that you cant stop eating. lots of flavor and hot HOT plates! I had the cantonese fried noodles, hot and sour soup, and usually some version of veggie tofu stirfry. get stuffed and you will have SOOO much left over. the food portions here are unbelievable. i always have lunch to take the next day, and dinner again maybe. The food here deserves five starts! The shop, not so much. it looks a bit ... run-down. virtually no decorations and not.. very clean looking. if you can get over that it's a fantastic place to be. go with someone that can read chinese, or has been there before. the english menu looks very strange.. the whole page is filled with "white fungus" "black moss"... i think that kind of scares people. they are mushroom and delish i promise! read more

Great little inexpensive spot for tasty Chinese vegetarian food. I haven't dined in here but did phone in with a fairly large takeout order. The waiter was very helpful and courteous. The food was prepared on time and was ready for me when I arrived, packaged and ready to go. Surprisingly they use plastic containers for some of the dishes, not just the cheap styrofoam boxes (I think they use the plastic containers only for the dishes that are prone to having some sauce spilling). Here are a few noteworthy items I tried: -Veggie fishes on iron plate - Basically deep fried bean curd-like stuff with some soy weed to give it a fishy taste, topped with some sauce/gravy of some sort. I've had something similar before at other veggie restaurants and this was pretty good. - General Tao's chicken - standard breaded and deep fried soy chunk with a General Tao sauce; yummy; probably the highlight of the meal for those unfamiliar with vegetarian food - Stir fried green beans with soya chops - some of my friends really enjoyed this - Mock beef w/ bean sprouts and stir fried rice noodle - meant to be a take on a popular Cantonese dish; the noodles were done decently but I've always found the mock beef to be lacking in terms of its texture and flavour Servings were very generous and the price was terrific value. It's not the best Chinese vegetarian restaurant around (there are better options in Markham or even close by at Kensington market - if you want more unique experiences go there instead), but the value is excellent here. It's simple, nofrills stuff, but tasty and hits the spot. read more

This place has the biggest portions that I've ever seen. I can pride myself on eating a ton, but couldn't finish even half of a serving at Buddha's. I've been coming here for years and the food is predictable. Lots of noodles, veggies, mushrooms, tofu. It's best to come with several people and get a few dishes and some soup too. You will fill up and have leftovers for under $10 per person. read more

Super yummy food and very filling! Their spring rolls with taro filling were to die for. Their stir fry string beans were also very good. The eggplants could be a little bit saltier but it wasn't a big issue. We also got general tsao's chicken and although the flavour was on point for that one, the batter on the "chicken" was way too thick and doughy. It is a pretty small place though and very popular, so it might be tough to get seats on busier days read more

This is the perfect example of a hole in the wall restaurant! It doesn't look like much from outside and when you come in to sit down you might think something negative. However, you just gotta wait and then this little place will work it's magic. Food: 5/5 The food is amazing and majority if not all is vegan. It's honestly hard to find vegan food this good! The food honestly makes up for the lack of atmosphere since it's very much like it's meat options in taste. Service: 5/5 I'm not sure of the one guy's name but if you go often enough he is ALWAYS there and could possibly be the manager/owner. He is the NICEST guy EVER! He is always smiling, joking, and just all around a great guy. We once had to wait a little longer for our order, which wasn't a problem but he gave us a free spring roll to make up for it. If you haven't gone or walked away because of the outside... I URGE YOU TO GO AND TRY IT! Honestly I always recommend this restaurant to anyone who is vegan or thinking about it. Also, I just recommend this restaurant to anyone that loves Chinese food. read more

Best vegetarian restaurant in Toronto! I've been eating delicious food here for over 5 years. The owner is super chatty and provides great service. The ingredients are extremely fresh and perfectly cooked I don't come as often as I'd like, but when I do I ask the owner what his newest creation is. I don't need to look in the menu. I just order whatever he tells me too. My favourites change all the time, but here are some great dishes: lemon chicken, sweet and sour chicken, beer brisket, crispy noodles and fish hot pot. read more

I miss the old Buddha's. I don't know when it changed hands (seems obvious it did) and why they changed the menu, but I went there after years, excited to have some of my old favourites, but was sorely disappointed. The food was average to bad Chinese food -- very oily and bland. The fried rice noodles had a burnt smell. Even the mixed gluten appetizer was oily and underwhelming. Oh well, I guess nothing lasts forever. read more

Cheap eats, huge portions, and fast service when you're not in the mood to go anywhere or pay for anything fancy. Under new management, things seem to be the same other than new menu items. Food: I haven't tried anything that I don't like. The chow mein is classic, and the general tao chicken satisfies my cravings, but my favourite has got to be the sizzling fish for sure! Service: they're friendly and they speak English (perk when you're in Chinatown area) Ambiance: I wouldn't go here for a first date but if it's an easy going date I might go here for a second date. read more

Great food in a "hole in the wall" type of place. The tables and chairs are nothing fancy and squeezed into a very small space that could use another coat of paint -- it's quite crowded if more than a few people are eating. But the food. That's why you're here, right? It's largely very healthy, not too greasy or oily, and all vegetarian with many authentic Chinese dishes. Mm, yummy! And it's very affordable too. A great selection, including fake "meats" and "seafoods", in addition to vegetables. For example, I had the soft boiled turnip with shiitake mushrooms and veggie-beef, which was not quite a stew, not quite a "dry" dish, but delicious nonetheless. If you're looking for better ambiance (for a family gathering or other large group, or a date), then head to Greens Vegetarian, which is almost next door. But from the food perspective, both places are delicious -- slightly different styles, so try them both! read more

Price as always is pretty good. Since ownership changed hands a few months ago, it seems that some new dishes are on the menu (like lemon chicken..). The spring rolls are massive, and oily. But addictive. I think it's the only reason I would go here instead of Greens, which is just a block away. I asked for less oil (Buddha's veggies/tofu), and the dish was a lot less oily than usual. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for no MSG, and my cheeks are still flushed! Greens is still my number one choice downtown for veggie chinese, but at least there are two options.. (I guess..) read more

My wife and I have been coming to Buddha's for years. Absolutely love the food. We go every week. Its cheap, tasty and plentiful. The decor is minimal and uninspiring, but we come for the food and the friendly servers. read more

I put my review under tip not sure if it's same as review but here we go again lol...I like the generous amount of food they give, to me food can be a little tastier everything was pretty bland. I still would recommend this to everyone as as everyone has different taste buds, good experience and we got 6 dishes for $40 so you can't go wrong...but my favorite place is still graceful vegetarian restaurant by pacific mall. I gave this review a 4 star because the service was good and fast, portions were very big for the price and taste...well to each it's own..hope that helps. read more

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Authentic Cantonese cooking and healthy good food, these are the two features that bring me back again and again. All noodles dishes are great. I have yet to try their main course dishes. read more

I never go for vegetarian restaurants but this place was awesome. We ordered a fried noodle dish, the green bean dish and their version of the general Tao chicken. I was pleasantly surprised, all three dishes were delicious. After this experience I'm definitely going to try some other vegetarians places. read more

My friend recommended this place to me a few years ago, and boy do I owe her for introducing me to this gem. As many have already pointed out, it's a hole in the wall kind of place, but the fact that it's full of people every day speaks volumes to the quality and tastiness of food that awaits to reward those willing to look past the unassuming decor and give this place a try. My favourite is the king mushroom and seafood fried noodle and hot and sour soup. When I bring non-veggie friends, they love the General Tao chicken and are amazed how close it comes to the real thing. I also love the mock duck... it doesn't actually remind me of duck in taste at all (so probably not one for fooling a meat eating buddy), but still is super delicious. The staff are really friendly and this is one of my absolute top choice for Asian vegetarian fare and you'll find me there practically every week. read more

Was promised the best vegetarian in the city and cheap. They were right about it being cheap. Quantities are great if you can eat it. I, for one (and others at the table) could not. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen or perhaps this is their style. Will leave it to others to enjoy. read more

Hole in the wall. Cash only. Tiny spot. Don't eat THERE. Great noodles but it's really all about the FAKE PEKING DUCK. No, but then it's really all about the noodles. This is how much I love the noodles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaefYQ2M87k Yes I have a noodle fetish. read more

The first time I attempted to enjoy this restaurant was the morning after a GWAR concert, so needless to say I couldn't exactly take it the food. But the atmosphere is what stuck with me, to come back and chow down. In my hungover haze I remember the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, the fast orders being taken and people crowded at every table enjoying their hot food. Upon my return trip, I ate. I simply ordered some spring rolls. Frankly I wasn't super hungry at the time, but wanted to give this place a try so badly. I was astonished at the size of the rolls, MASSIVE. Especially for the price. 6 rolls for just over 6bux. The taste is legendary and classic. So yummy. I dare you to eat just one. The whole menu is vegetarian/vegan, but even the meaty of meat eaters will be blown away by their food. I've also had some of their soups and mock duck dishes over the years. All very tasty, and all portions very large. Disappointment will not come to the, when you enter Buddhas. Also their address is 666 Dundas, so it's got that going for them too. read more

Very good food Perfect for Vegans, wide menu with a LOT of options HUGE portions Very Cheap!! It's also very authentic. Food 10/10 Price 10/10 I love it read more

Huge portions. Delicious food. Fair prices. Quick service. Will definitely go back again and again. The general Taos chicken is eerily close to the real thing. The spring rolls are massive, and full of flavour. Two thumbs! read more

I'm not a vegetarian but I quite enjoyed this restaurant! Came for dinner with friends and we ordered a few items to share between the four of us. My favourite item was the mock duck noodle soup. It had a wonderful broth that was full of flavour but wasn't heavy or overly salted. The "duck" soy sheets were tasty and had good texture. If you're really craving something meaty, the "chicken" balls came surprisingly close. Crunchy batter on the outside and a well-seasoned filling really makes you feel like you're eating the real deal! At $10 per person we even had two boxes of takeaway with their very generous portion sizes. The decor and seating are not at all fancy but that is expected. With quick service, friendly staff and superb prices this place has great value. I would definitely consider returning when I'm looking for a lighter vegetarian meal! read more

In terms of portions, they're definitely performing. We ordered four plates between three people and there was a LOT left over! Ok top of that we ordered three spring rolls and three small bowls of rice and it all came up to $50. Really decent. And if you're going out with friends it's great because you can share with the table. I don't know if I see the appeal in taste as much. It wasn't bad but I didn't find it to be very flavourful. I didn't like the fact that the spring rolls we're so oily - they could have let a paper towel soak some of it up before serving. The mock shrimp and the cashew fried veggie plate were what I enjoyed most. read more

Who doesn't love Buddha's!? Get some of that fried beancurd faux-duck in you! The (vegan) ginger beef is so satisfying. The interior is bright casual cafeteria (so my jam) and the food is abundant. read more

This place has huge, delicious portions for little money. I love all of their mushroom dishes. They have an interesting taste because Buddhist vegetarian cuisine avoids certain ingredients, garlic and onions are top of mind, so it has unique taste unto itself. I recently came back here with family after years of being away and it was just as good as I remembered. I think they may have expanded into the building next door too which is great news because they're always busy. read more

Lovvvvvee this place! So interesting and so delicious! Very impressed with everything on the menu! Recommend for everyone!!

Another friendly reminder, that this place is still as amazing! Stopped by again, the portions are still HUGE for such great prices and it's DELICIOUS. The service is also still so awesome. Absolutely recommend!!!!!!!! read more

I can't believe I went to this place for my one dinner out in Toronto. It was fine. For vegetarian Chinese. But that's as complimentary as saying it was fine for vegan food or fine for Kosher food or fine for Halal food. As in it was fine for a restaurant that has chosen to restrict itself significantly in terms of its ingredients. For us carnivores, it's just OK. For anyone avoiding meat, it might be great. I couldn't really say. read more

Possibly the best value for your money you will spend at a restaurant in Toronto. The dishes are low priced, and not just that, but the serving sizes are huge. One dish should be eaten by two hungry people or three not so hungry people. Seriously. If you go alone, bring a Tupperware container for leftovers. I don't like everything on the menu. But there are some gems I love that are so delicious, just writing this review is making me hungry!! The rice noodles and gluten are a favourite. So is the dish with cashews and green peppers. The vegetarian-duck is the best I've tasted anywhere. They used to have the most amazing spring rolls, but unfortunately they changed them for a lesser version recently. But this place still gets 5 stars for its amazing value and yummy dishes. read more

Looking for enough leftover Chinese food to last you all next week? Go here. The portions are MASSIVE. This cannot be overemphasized. A 'small' soup practically comes in a bucket with a ladle. My dad, sister and I (ignorant saps that we were) each ordered a starter and a main course -- and the waitress didn't warn us we were doing it all wrong. We certainly felt like clowns when the food came out. It's Hong Kong style, people, so we should've ordered one starter and one main to share. And we still might've had leftovers. The soups were tastier than the mains, which all seemed to be coated in the same 'brown sauce'. They must have giant vats of brown sauce in the back. In my opinion, nearby Chinese vegetarian restaurant Greens makes better food, in smaller portions. read more

Excellent Vegetarian Chinese, not a super fancy place but large portions of freshly made quality food for low prices keeps me coming back. Staff are friendly, service is great, English is a bit weak but that's what comes with authentic Chinese food. Would highly recommend this restaurant with the Vegetarian Duck being a personal favorite. read more

It's a cheap place to get food. Server is really nice. We ordered the General Taos chicken- fried flour balls in sweet spicy sauce, pretty bad in my opinion. Buddha noodles- vegetables which are not high quality. Too much cornflour in every dish. You get what you pay for. Cheap bad tasting food. In my opinion go to China town on Spadina to get better food. read more

Pros: 1. Everything is very affordable 2. Portions are huge Cons: 1. If you order without MSG, it tastes very bland (yes, you can ask for "no MSG") 2. Very loud. The clientele there seems to talk very loud This may be a cheap eat place if you are on budget, but you get what you pay for, in terms of food quality. read more

We've been a loyal fan of BV's food for many years. The food is absolutely delicious but be warned that it's also very greasy. Keeps you mindful that eating vegetarian is not always very healthy! My favs are the hot & sour soup and mock duck. The owners changed some 2-3 years ago, prices were increased by a slight bit, but the quality of food is even better. Excellent value for your buck too! read more

cheap, huge portions, tons of choices. they can accommodate any size party, and take out means only a ten minute wait. you can complain about lack of ambiance here, but it has it's own kind of charm. the people who work there are so nice. the only downside is it's sooo greasy. the huge portions mean you'll probably stuff yourself and feel sick the next day. my tip: bring some tupperware and pack it up before you over-eat. this is a great place to take a bunch of visitors; they'll love the laid back atmosphere and huge portions for cheap. who doesn't? read more

THE best chinese vegetarian food for the best price. I kid not, $20 will feed 2 people for 3 days. The sweet and sour gluten, hot and sour soup and e-fu noodles are to die for. They don't chince out on veggies (or anything, really) and their staff are always super friendly and welcoming. You'll be so busy stuffing your face you won't realize there isn't any meat in sight. read more

Fast service. Huge portions. Best vegetarian restaurant. Eat on the cheap. 2 can dine for $30 and take home for later snacking. How do these guys stay in business? And yes, mock duck is very good there. Go there just for the mock duck made from sheets of bean curd seasoned perfectly. read more

True definition of a hole-in-the-wall eatery and, yes, the servings are insanely generous - first timers are always shocked when they see the portions. The mock meats, wheat gluten and stir-fry items are fairly average, but their noodles, spring rolls and hot and sour soup are quite decent. The food isn't addictive, but it's the value and health quotient that draw customers back. A great takeout venue. read more

Cheap, large portions, lots of noodles. You'll have leftovers for the week. As noted by the other reviewers the taste is kind of bland. You might want to add some hot sauce or pepper. read more

Great food. Very simple vegetarian dishes. It's a small family owned restaurant which seats no more than 20 people. From a hygienic perspective, it definitely fails -- but in theory, when cooking, the high heat annihilates any lingering bacteria to keep your food finger licking good. The prices here are ridiculously cheap, and the portions are equally ridiculously huge. It's very easy to order too much here. I was a lifeguard across the street street (At Alexandra Park) for about 3 years and we grabbed take out at least once a week. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon around 6. We were a part of 5 and ordered 4 dishes. The food was pretty good, the stir fried green beans were my favorite. Prices are around $11 per dish. Bill came to $50 plus tip. The decor is dated but I would come again. read more

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