| ambiance |
97.37000465393066% positive |
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I've eaten at this place twice because the atmosphere looks amazing, but I've always been disappointed with the food. ”
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Buddha's Belly is fun and casual, with great food--don't miss the miso cod dish. ”
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Good atmosphere and a wide variety of Asian food. ”
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It's tasty food, nice ambience, and attentive wait staff. ”
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The decor was nice and the service was great (though it IS quite noisy). ”
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The service is friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is very comfortable -- perfect for a night out with friends or an early dinner with family. ”
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The patio outside has heated lamps and nice bamboo-inspired decor, and you can either have drinks and hang out or sit down and eat. ”
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Fresh ingredients, delicious entrees, great atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere is great and they provide valet parking. ”
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Good crowd, attentive service and atmosphere make me want to eat there again. ”
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Not only is the food outstanding, but the prices are great, the waiters are always friendly and the atmosphere is fun and energetic. ”
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The service was IMPECCABLE and the ambiance was really cool. ”
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Awesome food, great ambience! ”
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This restaurant is on the same level as Panda Express, and that is only due to the fact that the ambiance, while pretentious, is somewhat pleasant. ”
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lot of thought was put into the decor giving it a very cozy feeling. ”
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There are so many tastier places for asian food in this city - this place is nice if you like the trendy location and the people-watching, but the food is certainly not the main attraction. ”
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The atmosphere is really nice and they tend to stay open a little later than most restaurants in the area, which is a big plus, for late diners. ”
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great restaurant with good food, reasonable prices (for food and alcohol) and lively atmosphere. ”
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The ambiance is great - lively, energetic, but friendly, not snobbish. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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was surprised by a delicious chocolate mousse as a b-day dessert. ”
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Don't forget to order the ice cream yummmm! ”
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| drinks |
76.1899995803833% positive |
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The service was superb i'll tell ya our wine glasses never went empty our waiter was definitely on the ball that night. ”
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I'll definitely dine here again, it'd be a great place to take out-of-towners or hang out before hitting the bar scene. ”
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we ordered the special which was a cold green tea noodle salad (yummy!) ”
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The service was good, the sitting was fast even without reservation and the food was OK, we had the tuna tartar which was a little bit dry, the black cod which was a little bit over-cooked and the Korean steak was just OK, the best thing was the green tea ”
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Love Buddha's Belly, its a great casual place to take friends for a dinner and tasty drinks! ”
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The patio outside has heated lamps and nice bamboo-inspired decor, and you can either have drinks and hang out or sit down and eat. ”
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Be sure to try a lychee soju; one of my favorite cocktails in L.A. I have never encountered anything but charming and friendly service. ”
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| food quality |
88.83000373840332% positive |
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All their appetizers and main courses were great, but my personal favorites were the steak dish, the lettuce chicken wraps, and the yabisoba noodles. ”
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This was the first time in my life I had ever visited a restaurant where every dish (6 total, split among 4 people) was terrible. ”
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The Black Cod and Orange chicken were so tasteful and fresh it they were gone in seconds. ”
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Love the black cod dish here. ”
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The food is amazing, and costs about half of what you'd expect to pay. ”
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This little gem of a restaurant has some of the best Pan-Asian food in LA at some of the most reasonable prices. ”
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Great Atmosphere, Great food! ”
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The salmon special was tasteless, noodle dish was greasy, beef dish chewy and soft-shell crab dish smelled incredibly fishy, which is a tough thing to pull of when the crab is deep-fried! ”
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The Pad Thai was excellent, and the Japanese noodles impressed my Japanese girlfriend. ”
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We started with the rock shrimp tempura and then I had the yakisoba noodles and my friend had the ahi tuna burger - everything was awesome. ”
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The ginger beef fried rice was excellent and the nut crusted chicken is unbelievable. ”
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We all enjoyed our food very much and had a really great service experience. ”
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If you're in the area and want decent Pan-Asian food, and there isn't a wait, try it. ”
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Love Buddha's Belly, its a great casual place to take friends for a dinner and tasty drinks! ”
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thought this place was going to be another fusion cuisine, but was pleased to notice that it is moreso a restaurant that offers amazing, authentic food from a variety of Asian cuisines such as Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and others. ”
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Solid food at an affordable price ”
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Buddha's Belly is fun and casual, with great food--don't miss the miso cod dish. ”
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good food, cute place ”
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Entrees are truly delectable and delicious, prepared with an Asian fusion flare. ”
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My absolute favorite is the ginger fried rice with sirloin and shrimp. ”
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great restaurant with good food, reasonable prices (for food and alcohol) and lively atmosphere. ”
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It's tasty food, nice ambience, and attentive wait staff. ”
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My son and I got to order spicy food for a nice change of pace (we basically never go out to Thai or Mexican places because of the allergy). ”
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The fried veggie rolls with a rice wrapper, are quite good! ”
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Their food is excellent, their service is very accommodating, and the price is not bad at all. ”
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Items I'd recommend: Mojito (made w/ soju) - a must-have, and the Ahi Tuna Burger - nicely cooked and great sweet potato fries. ”
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Good atmosphere and a wide variety of Asian food. ”
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Although all the appetizers are quite tasty my favorite is the albacore tuna rolls - they melt in your mouth! ”
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My boyfriend had the Green Curry, which was good over all, though I found the chicken to be a little bland. ”
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Fresh ingredients, delicious entrees, great atmosphere. ”
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My favorite dishes are the miso-glazed eggplant, mushroom salad (!) ”
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The food is delicious! ”
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If you like spicy foods, the Tom Yum Thai ramen is absolutely amazing. ”
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The food in this place is amazing! ”
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The service was good, the sitting was fast even without reservation and the food was OK, we had the tuna tartar which was a little bit dry, the black cod which was a little bit over-cooked and the Korean steak was just OK, the best thing was the green tea ”
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truly awful food, snotty host, but good servers and kid-freindly ”
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There are so many tastier places for asian food in this city - this place is nice if you like the trendy location and the people-watching, but the food is certainly not the main attraction. ”
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Authentic dishes from every country in the East. ”
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My favorite dish is the Tom Yom Koon Thai Ramen. ”
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Decent food, not worth a long wait ”
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best pan asian food west of the hudson river! ”
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The Pad Thai is monstrous and has an interesting flavor, I had the green curry chicken which was up to par with curry dishes I've had elsewhere. ”
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We shared the Ahi Tuna Tartar which was very tasty and I had the Green curry. ”
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highly recommend the Ginger Soju and seared ahi tuna salad. ”
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find the food very creative in taste and presentation. ”
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Good food, but very crowded and a little loud. ”
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was surprised by a delicious chocolate mousse as a b-day dessert. ”
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The food was GREAT. ”
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As for reccomendations as the servers are very knowledgeable about the better dishes on teh menu. ”
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Great food ”
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The food was pretty tasty, but nothing to die over. ”
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But the food was disappointing. ”
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Hypnotic Miso Black Cod and a deep, flavorful Tom Yong Goong Thai soup rounded out this West Hollywood gem. ”
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The staff is really great and you can watch the cooks make your food right in the open kitchen. ”
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As If cold hands threw cold mixed greens and cold dry tofu in a cold dry plastic box. ”
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The salmon is always good here and I recommend sitting outside if you can. ”
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The food was delicious I got the vegan tofu salad and my boyfriend got the Thai green curry chicken with jasmine rice. ”
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To those complaining that this is not "authentic" Asian food, I would say Buddha's Belly doesn't really sell itself as such. ”
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The service is friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is very comfortable -- perfect for a night out with friends or an early dinner with family. ”
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Their food is heavenly and the prices are affordable, but the staff is truly outstanding. ”
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Awesome food, great ambience! ”
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However, dishes like Korean steak, calamari salad, vegan tofu salad, and especially the ahi tuna burger are excellent, as are most of their appetizers. ”
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Unlike at those other pretentious L.A. establishments, this Pan-Asian cuisine is flavorful and affordable. ”
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Not only is the food outstanding, but the prices are great, the waiters are always friendly and the atmosphere is fun and energetic. ”
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Our waiter was very helpful in helping us chose which dishes for our first visit. ”
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They have great Pan-Asian food at a fantastic value. ”
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Great food. ”
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Our calamari dalad had an unbeatable dressing [they should bottle it] our potstickers were delec table, the green beabs x.o. outstanding, and the Singapore seafood noodles, not only beautiful to behold, but amazingly, the generous amounts of different sea ”
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And to top it off, the staff is friendly and serves food with a smile (where else does that happen in LA?) ”
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The food was very good and brought promptly and I highly recommend trying their special herbal tonics. ”
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The miso-infused eggplant is a yummy starter and the albacore-avocado spring rolls are delicious. ”
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very nice little place, good food ”
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the staff was extremely nice, the service was wonderful, and the food was delicious and well-priced. ”
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Buddha's Belly offers consistent service and wonderful cuisine. ”
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we ordered the special which was a cold green tea noodle salad (yummy!) ”
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The soup house special was great, as was the Thai Beef. ”
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Fast, friendly service , tasty food, and one of the best values in the city. ”
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liked being able to order great Pad Thai noodles along with Japanese Miso Eggplant. ”
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Unlike many places in LA which claim to be affordable but are not, Buddha's Belly is truly affordable - most dishes are around $10. ”
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The food is really good and the prices are extremely reasonable. ”
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The Ahi Tuna Salad is amazing and the food in general is very light. ”
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On a cold night, go for a huge bowl of spicy Tom Yum ramen with a side of coconut milk-freakin delicious. ”
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Also very easy for vegetarians to find a variety of delicious options. ”
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The food was great, and the waiter was very helpful and attentive. ”
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This restaurant also has outside seating under leafy shading so you can enjoy your meal outside as well. ”
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If you love Asian food this is a place to go. ”
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excellent service and good food ”
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The so-so items: appetizers - all right but portions were small, Tom Yom Koon ramen, Spicy Beef salad - dressing could have been more flavorful. ”
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I've eaten at this place twice because the atmosphere looks amazing, but I've always been disappointed with the food. ”
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good vibe and good food. ”
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Buddha's Belly is mediocre food with lousy service in a generic environment. ”
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The black cod and the Yakisoba noodles are also highly recommended. ”
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great place for a group meal or a first date - the best Pan Asian restaurant in LA! ”
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have enjoyed everything I've tried on the menu -- but the seared ahi tuna salad and singapore seafood noodles are favorites. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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the flavoring on everything seemed a bit bland or off - although the menu offerings were enticing in concept, the execution lacked conviction. ”
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Excellent menu for health conscious. ”
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As for reccomendations as the servers are very knowledgeable about the better dishes on teh menu. ”
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This place is a favorite as I stick to what I know is good, and whenever I bring people and advise them on the menu, they love it as well. ”
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it offers a terrific menu and reasonable prices. ”
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have enjoyed everything I've tried on the menu -- but the seared ahi tuna salad and singapore seafood noodles are favorites. ”
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There were many things I still want to try on the interesting menu. ”
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Good atmosphere and a wide variety of Asian food. ”
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Also very easy for vegetarians to find a variety of delicious options. ”
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thought this place was going to be another fusion cuisine, but was pleased to notice that it is moreso a restaurant that offers amazing, authentic food from a variety of Asian cuisines such as Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and others. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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great place for a group meal or a first date - the best Pan Asian restaurant in LA! ”
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The is a great place for just about any kind of occasion, except perhaps a business meeting. ”
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good food, cute place ”
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very nice little place, good food ”
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great place! ”
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This is my new favorite restaurant! ”
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I'll definitely dine here again, it'd be a great place to take out-of-towners or hang out before hitting the bar scene. ”
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Buddha's Belly gets my vote for best Pan-Asian restaurant in LA, but I'm fairly new to LA so I haven't visited all the competitors. ”
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great place for group dining ”
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Love Buddha's Belly, its a great casual place to take friends for a dinner and tasty drinks! ”
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It's a great place to meet up with friends. ”
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great restaurant with good food, reasonable prices (for food and alcohol) and lively atmosphere. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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It was so good and the service was great and I would go back if I could! ”
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Waiters have always been very nice and I would definitely go back there again, and again! ”
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| service |
90.06999969482422% positive |
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The only positive element of the whole evening was that our server was pleasant and helpful, and that they are a kid-friendly place. ”
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Fast, friendly service , tasty food, and one of the best values in the city. ”
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The waiters have always been nice. ”
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Their food is excellent, their service is very accommodating, and the price is not bad at all. ”
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the staff was extremely nice, the service was wonderful, and the food was delicious and well-priced. ”
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Not only is the food outstanding, but the prices are great, the waiters are always friendly and the atmosphere is fun and energetic. ”
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waitstaff and manager were very nice and friendly, we were seated quickly for a busy friday night. ”
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love the servers here - they're all so nice, cute, and knowledgable. ”
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Their food is heavenly and the prices are affordable, but the staff is truly outstanding. ”
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We all enjoyed our food very much and had a really great service experience. ”
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the wait staff was extremely attentive about my hubby's allergy. ”
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Good crowd, attentive service and atmosphere make me want to eat there again. ”
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Service has always been very attentive. ”
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We are english and they don't like english people. ”
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Service is unparalleled, with a wait staff that is knowledgeable and extremely friendly, without being overbearing. ”
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There are so many tastier places for asian food in this city - this place is nice if you like the trendy location and the people-watching, but the food is certainly not the main attraction. ”
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The service was good, the sitting was fast even without reservation and the food was OK, we had the tuna tartar which was a little bit dry, the black cod which was a little bit over-cooked and the Korean steak was just OK, the best thing was the green tea ”
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It was so good and the service was great and I would go back if I could! ”
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The ambiance is great - lively, energetic, but friendly, not snobbish. ”
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This place is a favorite as I stick to what I know is good, and whenever I bring people and advise them on the menu, they love it as well. ”
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Our waiter was very helpful in helping us chose which dishes for our first visit. ”
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Everyone was friendly. ”
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Seating was very prompt and the service was attentive. ”
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Buddha's Belly offers consistent service and wonderful cuisine. ”
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The service was superb i'll tell ya our wine glasses never went empty our waiter was definitely on the ball that night. ”
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truly awful food, snotty host, but good servers and kid-freindly ”
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Unlike most restaurants in LA, the service was great. ”
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Be sure to try a lychee soju; one of my favorite cocktails in L.A. I have never encountered anything but charming and friendly service. ”
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Buddha's Belly is mediocre food with lousy service in a generic environment. ”
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The service was IMPECCABLE and the ambiance was really cool. ”
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The patio was wonderful on a cool LA evening, and service was attentive and prompt. ”
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As for reccomendations as the servers are very knowledgeable about the better dishes on teh menu. ”
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The service is friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is very comfortable -- perfect for a night out with friends or an early dinner with family. ”
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The decor was nice and the service was great (though it IS quite noisy). ”
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It's tasty food, nice ambience, and attentive wait staff. ”
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The food was great, and the waiter was very helpful and attentive. ”
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The wait staff are friendly, attentive and efficient. ”
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The friendly owners are there all the time and you can tell they really care. ”
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And to top it off, the staff is friendly and serves food with a smile (where else does that happen in LA?) ”
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Add friendly service and a sake mojito. ”
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The service was excellent. ”
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Service was friendly and fast! ”
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had a short wait and a very enjoyable dinner and service. ”
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Servers are very friendly and helpful. ”
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This was the first time in my life I had ever visited a restaurant where every dish (6 total, split among 4 people) was terrible. ”
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The staff is really great and you can watch the cooks make your food right in the open kitchen. ”
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excellent service and good food ”
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| value |
87.04000473022461% positive |
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On a cold night, go for a huge bowl of spicy Tom Yum ramen with a side of coconut milk-freakin delicious. ”
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great restaurant with good food, reasonable prices (for food and alcohol) and lively atmosphere. ”
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It was a huge success and I've been a hero ever since. ”
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This little gem of a restaurant has some of the best Pan-Asian food in LA at some of the most reasonable prices. ”
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Their food is excellent, their service is very accommodating, and the price is not bad at all. ”
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Unlike many places in LA which claim to be affordable but are not, Buddha's Belly is truly affordable - most dishes are around $10. ”
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They have great Pan-Asian food at a fantastic value. ”
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Their food is heavenly and the prices are affordable, but the staff is truly outstanding. ”
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The food is really good and the prices are extremely reasonable. ”
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It's perfect for a moderately priced restaurant and you get a great value all around. ”
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Unlike at those other pretentious L.A. establishments, this Pan-Asian cuisine is flavorful and affordable. ”
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Our calamari dalad had an unbeatable dressing [they should bottle it] our potstickers were delec table, the green beabs x.o. outstanding, and the Singapore seafood noodles, not only beautiful to behold, but amazingly, the generous amounts of different sea ”
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Decent food, not worth a long wait ”
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it offers a terrific menu and reasonable prices. ”
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Not only is the food outstanding, but the prices are great, the waiters are always friendly and the atmosphere is fun and energetic. ”
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The so-so items: appetizers - all right but portions were small, Tom Yom Koon ramen, Spicy Beef salad - dressing could have been more flavorful. ”
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Solid food at an affordable price ”
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Fast, friendly service , tasty food, and one of the best values in the city. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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Decent food, not worth a long wait ”
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