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Buddha's Belly

7475 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 931-8588
Buddha's Belly
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Between N Gardner Street and N Vista Street
Best of Citysearch:
Pan Asian Food 2004
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 3pm-10pm

Message from Buddha's Belly

Buddha's Belly

Voted "Best Pan Asian Cuisine 2004" by Citysearch users

  • Lunch time delivery
  • Private dining room
  • Patio dining

Whether feasting on our delicious Asian cuisine, or rubbing the massive Buddha's belly for good luck upon entering our Feng Shui-designed restaurant, guests always enjoy "Good Food and Good Fortune" at Buddha's Belly.

Buddha's Belly features an eclectic Pan-Asian menu prepared in our open display kitchen highlighting the flavors of Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. We offer wholesome noodle dishes, fresh salads, tantalizing appetizers, savory entrees, and tasty desserts. On a rotating basis, we select a different region to highlight through our weekly specials, providing our patrons a unique opportunity to sample our chef's favorite recipes.

We hope you choose to dine with us either in our restaurant, in the privacy of your home, at a special event, or with 40 of your friends in the "Bamboo Room" so that you may enjoy "Good Food and Good Fortune" always.

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Editorial Review for Buddha's Belly – by Citysearch Editors

The Scene
This sun-drenched, airy dining room is welcoming and bright. Funky, oversized paper lanterns and a giant Buddha statue add liveliness to the simple space. Outside, lush bamboo shields the patio from busy Beverly Boulevard. Servers cater to neighborhood locals with friendly efficiency.

The Food
Popular Asian dishes are gussied up with fresh ingredients. Seaweed salad, a mixture of wakame and hijiki in a tangy sesame-ginger dressing, is cool and refreshing. Chilled Vietnamese shrimp rolls, packed with shrimp, cilantro and crispy rice vermicilli, gets a flavor boost from a spicy-sweet sake reduction dipping sauce. Thai beef salad is a carb-light feast with strips of tender sirloin steak, juicy tomatoes and sweet onion tossed with mixed greens in a lemongrass dressing. Japanese-style Alaskan cod glazed with a sweet miso sauce is baked until flaky and light. A cup of coconut-infused homemade tapioca pudding serves as the finale.

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Insider Tips

What to Drink

Along with a small, but well-priced wine list, there's a variety of hot and cold sake offerings. For a healthy alternative, try a non-alcoholic Virtual Buddha herbal tonic.

Parking

At night, street parking on side streets is restricted. Valet service is offered after 5:30pm for $4.00.

The Extras

Planning a party? The adjoining Bamboo Room seats more than 40 guests and can be reserved for $100.

Know Before You Go

There is a sister location in Santa Monica on Broadway and 2nd Street.

User Reviews for Buddha's Belly

Citysearch (58), InsiderPages (2 ), All (60)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/06/2008 Posted by afrange

Buddha's Belly offers consistent service and wonderful cuisine. It's a great spot for a girls' night out or a weekday dinner date. The miso-infused eggplant is a yummy starter and the albacore-avocado spring rolls are delicious. For the main course try the spicy peanut noodles -- they are rich, but divine. On the lighter side, the cod entree is a favorite of mine and is served bento box style with sides of pickled cucumbers, ginger-edamame rice and steamed broccoli.

Pros: variety of menu, consistency of food and service, ambiance

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/02/2008 Posted by vlmSantaMonica

This is the second time I've been to this place (I visited the restaurant in Santa Monica, that just opened). I find the food very creative in taste and presentation. The Rock Shrimp Tempura was insane--so good and very beautifully presented. I had the Tom Yum Koon which had a lot of flavor. My boyfriend had the Green Curry, which was good over all, though I found the chicken to be a little bland. The food was served hot, almost too hot, actually. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly. Definitely not a bad place to go! I'll be back!

Pros: Creative dishes

Cons: The Santa Monica site needs more ambiance

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Editor's Review

Hip and casual dining spot for fresh, affordable Pan-Asian fare.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

Along with a small, but well-priced wine list, there's a variety of hot and cold sake offerings. For a healthy alternative, try a non-alcoholic Virtual Buddha herbal tonic.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 12pm-10:30pm
  • Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
  • Sun 3pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Romantic Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Catering
  • Group Dining

Recognition for Buddha's Belly

2004 Audience Winner - Pan Asian Food

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