Ian Woodruff

Review of Chocolate Buddha

EXCELLENT FOOD, SERVICE AND LOCATION

EXCELLENT FOOD, SERVICE AND LOCATION
Chocolate Buddha is a Japanese restaurant right in the middle of Federation Square with great views out from the full length windows.
Access is easy from trains at the adjacent Flinders Street Train Station and trams from Swanston St - StKilda Road.
You know it's going to be a great experience from the moment you enter: very warm welcome from staff, ultra-modern decor and spacious seating.
Four of us booked a lunch on a Friday. We wanted a restaurant that offered vegan and gluten free options in addition to regular fare and the menu catered for us very well.
The menu is designed more as share plate meals but you can also choose more substantial dishes for one.
Our food and drinks arrived promptly and were served very professionally.
Make sure you start off with a dish of edamame!!
Desserts are surprisingly good.. If I had to choose, it would be either the apple crumble or the chocolate mousse but they were all delicious.
People with mobility issues will be fine inside the restaurant as it is all one level, however the walk up from the street may be bit challenging as Fed Square has quite a few steps and an uneven surface.