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Chocolate Buddha, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Chocolate Buddha

4.6 (2922)
$41 to $100
Japanese
Federation Square, Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Chocolate Buddha is a Japanese inspired eatery in the Heart of Fed Square. We have a Southern Terrace which seats 24 in configurations of 4. We have our Western Terrace which can seat up to 60 guests under fixed umbrellas which overlooks the Digital Facade, The Stage & has great views over Flinders Street & the Melbourne Skyline. This area is available for hire or for Functions up to 100 people. We have a 22 seater SUSHI & EXPRESS TRAIN (which delivers hot food directly to your seat) Our Trains operate Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm. We have a 16 seater dining table which is great for small groups. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering in addition to paper Menus. We Trade Wednesday to Friday from 11:45am and from 11:30am on the Weekends.
We look Forward to Welcoming you Soon.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Vegetarian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:45 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Bazar
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross street
    Federation Square : Corner of Swanston St & Flinders St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Trams 1 , 3 , 3a , 5 , 6 , 8 , 16 , 35 , 64 , 67, to Swanston St/Flinders St (119 m W)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sushi Train Dining

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at our modern & accessible SUSHI & BULLET TRAIN - It's a single track conveyor full of tempting options to help yourself to OR order through our tablets, and excitingly, it shoots hot Izakaya style dishes on our Express Train straight to your seat. Gotta LOVE this. Plate Pricing: BLUE $6 WHITE $8 BLACK $10
    Sushi Train Dining Photo

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What 2,922 people are saying

Chocolate Buddha reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Melbourne

    Japanese

  • Melbourne

    Most Booked

  • City Centre

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • City Centre

    Healthy

  • City Centre

    Hot spot

  • City Centre

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • City Centre

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chocolate Buddha is a vibrant dining gem in Fed Square, offering a "great vibe" and "delicious Japanese-inspired food." Guests rave about the "friendly, attentive staff" and extensive menu with gluten-free and vegan options. The décor and location make it a perfect spot for celebrations or pre-theatre dining.
2,922 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Melbourne6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service, still after 20 years! Still reasonably priced too...

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  2. Mark

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great pre theatre dinner at Chocolate Buddha! Always a wonderful meal and experience!

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  3. Sonia VIP

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chocolate Buddha is our family favourite. We have been coming here for years. Just love the food and staff!

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  4. Carla VIP

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, delicious food, and friendly service!

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  5. Suzanne

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is an extensive menu here, so even if you have never eaten Japanese before, you will find something for everyone. Try the Pink Cloud cocktail...it's delicious! We celebrated a birthday lunch here and spent the rest of the day talking about what a great experience we all had! We loved the decor and the friendly staff and of course the well-presented and delicious food! We have already recommended this gem to several friends and can't wait to return!

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  6. Cheryl

    Melbourne6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always with a good gluten food menu selection

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  7. Amy

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot in Fed Square with delicious Japanese-inspired food. Plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. Fresh, fast, and flavourful. A little pricey but totally worth it for the quality and location.

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  8. Kerry

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Make a reservation because this is a very popular, well-located restaurant with friendly, professional service and delicious food.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual attentive friendly service and great food !

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  10. Rebecca

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service, attentive & quick. Food is always fresh & delicious.

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FAQs

Chocolate Buddha offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9654 5688.

Chocolate Buddha is rated 4.6 stars by 2922 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chocolate Buddha

Federation Square, Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Federation Square : Corner of Swanston St & Flinders St
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:45 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Vegetarian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Trams 1 , 3 , 3a , 5 , 6 , 8 , 16 , 35 , 64 , 67, to Swanston St/Flinders St (119 m W)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Bazar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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