Chocolate Buddha Menu

ALLERGEN
& OTHER
INFORMATION
Whilst we take special care in preparing your meal, Chocolate Buddha is unable to
guarantee the absence of soy / sesame/ nuts / gluten or other allergens that cause
anaphylaxis or allergic reactions. If you have a serious food or beverage requirement,
please inform our staff and we will do our best to accommodate.
Transaction fee of 2.5% applies to all credit cards
10% Surcharge on Weekends apply
15% Surcharge on Public Holidays (V)
VEGETARIAN. PREPARED WITHOUT MEAT PRODUCTS.
(VE) VEGAN. PREPARED WITHOUT MEAT, EGG OR DAIRY.
(VE) DISH CAN BE ALTERED UPON REQUEST TO BE VEGAN.
(GF) GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY.
*
Welcome to Chocolate Buddha
We offer some Sushi items in smaller portions for Lunch Wednesday to Friday.
Guests are welcomed to choose from our Sushi Train Plates - White $6 Blue $8 Black $10
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PLEASE NOTE THAT AS WE ARE NOT
A VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT,
CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH ANIMAL
PRODUCTS MAY OCCUR.
SIDES
STEAMED RICE 5
MISO SOUP (VEG OR FISH)
5
SIDE GREEN SALAD (VE)
7
PORK KATSU
10
TOFU KATSU
9
GRILLED CHICKEN THIGH
10
ANKAKE VEGETABLES (GF ON REQUEST) (V) *(VE)
10
deep fried eggplant & zucchini in a shiitake mushroom and ginger ankake sauce
SEASONAL GREEN VEG (VE) (GF) 10
blanched w/ a garlic, ginger & sesame dressing
KIDS
RENKON CRISPS (V) 6
crunchy lotus root crisps w/ miso sour cream
EDAMAME (VE) (GF) 6
CHICKEN KARAAGE 10
AVOCADO & MAYO MAKI ROLL (8 PCS) (GF)
16
CUCUMBER & MAYO MAKI (8 PCS) (GF)
16
COOKED TUNA MAKI ROLL (8 PCS) (GF)
16
TERIYAKI CHICKEN & MAYO MAKI (8PCS) 17
FRESH SALMON & MAYO MAKI ROLL (8 PCS)
19
RAMEN NOODLES
12
in our pork or vegetarian broth
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN 14
crispy coating of Korean seasoning w/ our sticky hot garlic & chilli sauce
CHICKEN BENTO (GF) 17
grilled chicken with teriyaki glaze, sesame seeds, mayo, steamed rice & salad
BENTO
TERIYAKI CHICKEN (GF ON REQUEST) 28
chargrilled marinated chicken thigh fillet w/ our house made,
spicy teriyaki sauce over mixed greens
VEGETABLE ANKAKE *(VE) (GF ON REQUEST) 27
deep fried eggplant & zucchini in a shiitake mushroom & ginger ankake sauce
GRILLED SALMON (GF ON REQUEST) 29
80g of grilled salmon w/ a BBQ miso glaze. served medium rare
CHICKEN KARAAGE 28
drizzled with a mustard, honey & Japanese mayo
ALL BENTO SERVED WITH GREEN VEGETABLE,
STEAMED RICE, GREEN GYOZA, MISO SOUP
SUSHI
Two & Three piece available Lunch Wednesday to Friday
KINGFISH JALAPENO SASHIMI (4 PCS)
25
freshly sliced kingfish w/ jalapeno, asparagus, garlic,
black caviar, wombok, yuzu soy and miso flakes
OCEAN TROUT NIGIRI (4 PCS) 26
seared ocean trout w/ wasabi leaf
GYU TATAKI NIGIRI (4 PCS) 25
rare seared beef nigiri sushi topped w/ house made
japanese steak sauce & wasabi leaf
BUDDHA'S FIRE (6 PCS) `` 31
inside out roll w/ kingfish, jalapeno, asparagus, glazed & seared
w/ a special spicy scallop sauce topped w/ spring onion & ito togarashi
BUDDHA’S LOVE (VE) (2 PCS / 6 PCS) 10/30
avocado, cucumber, Japanese mayo, red capsicum, takuan & glazed,
seared & topped with a creamy mushroom, jalapeno & sesame
BBQ CHICKEN ROLL (2 PCS / 6 PCS) 8/28
grilled chicken, lettuce & avocado w/ a bbq sauce
wrapped in rice & nori & covered w/ panko crumbs
SOFT SHELL CRAB ROLL (6 PCS) 30
inside out roll covered w/ furikake & filled w/ avocado, deep-fried
warm soft shell crab & cucumber served w/ tobiko mayo black sesame seeds
SALMON DILL MAKI (2 PCS / 6 PCS) (GF) 8/26
salmon, pickled red onion & dill topped with Jap Mayo
EGGPLANT HAKO MAKI (VE) (6 PCS) 8/26
grilled eggplant, sweet soy, mayo, sriracha sauce,
nori spring onions & sesame seeds
SPICY TEMPURA PUMPKIN & VEGETABLE ROLL (6PCS) (V) *(VE) 28
tempura pumpkin, avocado, cucumber, pickled radish, kanpyo,
sriracha & pumpkin sauce
SALMON TERIYAKI MAKI (2 PCS / 6 PCS) 8/26
salmon, marinated in teriyaki sauce & mixed greens
SPICY KINOKO MAKI (VE) (6 PCS) 28
mushroom, onion, soya bean & chilli w/ asparagus, takuan, avocado
& grilled red capsicum topped with pumpkin sauce & black sesame seeds
WAGYU YAKINIKU MAKI (6 PCS) 31
wagyu on a avocado, asparagus, grilled red capsicum maki roll
w/ peri peri mayo & tobiko
AVOCADO & MAYO MAKI (3 PCS / 8 PCS) 6/16
COOKED TUNA & MAYO MAKI (3 PCS / 8 PCS)
6/16
FRESH SALMON & MAYO MAKI (3 PCS / 8 PCS)
8/19
MIXED SASHIMI (12 PCS)
55
MIXED SUSHI & SASHIMI (12 PCS / 18 PCS)
60/80
MIXED SUSHI (12 PCS OR 18 PCS)
65/85
GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY
EDAMAME (VE) 10
steamed soy beans w/ rock salt or chilli salt
KINGFISH JALAPENO SASHIMI (4 PCS) 25
freshly sliced kingfish w/ jalapeno, asparagus, garlic,
black caviar, wombok, yuzu soy and miso flakes
SASHIMI DON 25
w/fresh salmon sashimi marinated in yuke soy w/sliced cucumber,
shiso leaf, sesame, alfalfa & shredded nori
OCEAN TROUT NIGIRI (4 PCS) 26
seared ocean trout w/ wasabi leaf
BUDDHA’S LOVE (VE) (2 PCS / 6 PCS) 10/30
avocado, cucumber, Japanese mayo, red capsicum,
takuan & glazed, seared & topped with a creamy mushroom,
jalapeno & sesame
BUDDHA'S FIRE (6 PCS) 31
inside out roll w/ kingfish, jalapeno, asparagus,
glazed & seared w/ a special spicy scallop sauce
topped w/ spring onion & ito togarashi
SPICY KINOKO MAKI (VE) (6 PCS) 28
mushroom, onion, soya bean & chilli w/ asparagus, takuan,
avocado & grilled red capsicum topped with pumpkin sauce &
black sesame seeds
EGGPLANT HAKO MAKI (VE) (6 PCS) 26
grilled eggplant, sweet soy, mayo, sriracha sauce,
nori spring onions & sesame seeds
BEEF TATAKI 25
grilled scotch fillet steak served rare w/ a jalapeno, garlic,
onion yuzu dressing with spring onion & fried shallots
ZUCCHINI TATAKI (VE) 20
grilled zucchini w/ a jalapeno, garlic, onion yuzu dressing
with spring onion & fried shallots
TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON 28
chargrilled marinated thigh fillet w/ house made
yakitori sauce, oyster mushroom, kai lan, mixed salad,
shredded nori & Japanese mayo.
RICE PAPER DUMPLINGS (GF & VE) (6PCS) 22
garlic, onion, mushrooms, coriander, water chestnuts, chilli oil & ginger
SEARED WAGYU YAKINIKU HOTPLATE 38
sizzling wagyu pieces w/ kai lan, oyster mushrooms & garlic
in a yakiniku sauce (contains sesame seeds)
STICKY DATE PUDDING (VE) (GF) 17
served w/ a nut mix of pecans, peanuts, walnuts & Ice-cream
CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE & MISO MOUSSE 15
YUZU & FRESH FRUIT SUMMER PAVLOVA 18
ORANGE BLOSSOM CAKE 17
w/ orange sauce, yuzu flakes & fresh cream
YUZU CHEESECAKE BOMB (GF) (VE) 18
made w/ cashews, lemon, lime, yuzu w/ a passionfruit centre
served w/ a yuzu jam

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DESSERTS
STICKY DATE PUDDING *(VE) (GF) 17
served w/ a nut mixture (pecans, peanuts, walnuts,
macadamia & pistachio) & Ice-cream
CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL & MISO MOUSSE (GF) 15
WHITE & DARK CHOCOLATE SPRING ROLLS (6PCS)
18
belgian chocolate spring rolls (3 white & 3 dark) served
w/ a caramel miso sauce & fresh cream
ORANGE BLOSSOM CAKE *(VE) (GF) 17
w/ orange sauce, yuzu flakes & fresh cream
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE (VE) 17
served w/ a nut mix of pecans, peanuts, walnuts,
ice-cream & chocolate sauce
YUZU CHEESECAKE BOMB *(VE) (GF) 18
made w/ cashews, lemon, lime, yuzu w/ a passionfruit centre served w/ a yuzu jam
YUZU & FRESH FRUIT SUMMER PAVLOVA 18
DUO OF ICE-CREAM
12
azuki bean & green tea
DUO OF SORBET (VE) 12
yuzu & peach
LARGER | DONBURI | NOODLES
MISO UDON (V) 26
udon noodles in a vegetable miso broth w/ deep-fried silken tofu, carrots,
shitake mushrooms, bok choy, wakame & spring onions
SPICY PORK RAMEN 27
slow cooked rolled & sliced pork belly (3pcs) in a pork broth, marinated egg,
bok choy, corn, bean shoots, beni shoga, shichimi, spring onion & nori
RAMEN WAGYU 26
wagyu, egg, black fungus, corn, edamame, bok choy, nori, chilli oil
& sesame in a miso broth
SASHIMI DON 25
w/fresh salmon sashimi marinated in yuke soy w/sliced cucumber,
shiso leaf, sesame, alfalfa & shredded nori
Served with miso soup
VEGETABLE CURRY (V) 21
japanese curry w/ carrots, pumpkin, tomato, onion, capsicum, mushrooms,
mixed salad, pickled radish over rice. Served with miso soup
add pork katsu +10 add tofu katsu +9 add grilled chicken +10
TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON 28
chargrilled marinated chicken thigh w/ our spicy home made
teriyaki sauce w/ oyster mushroom, kai lan veg, shredded nori.
Served with miso soup
SEARED WAGYU YAKINIKU HOTPLATE 38
sizzling wagyu pieces w/ kai lan, oyster mushrooms & garlic
in a yakiniku sauce (contains sesame seeds)
SIZZLING TOFU & VEGETABLE HOTPLATE (VE) 28
tofu, onion, cauliflower, zucchini, capsicum, oyster mushrooms &
sesame topped w/ togarashi & spring onion with our sizzling vegan sauce
IZAKAYA / SHARE
EDAMAME (VE) 10
steamed soy beans w/ rock salt or chilli salt
SPICY LAMB GYOZA (5PCS) 18
garlic, chilli, cabbage w/ a ponzu dipping sauce
CHICKEN KARAAGE 10/24
served w/ a mustard, honey & Japanese mayo
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN 14/24
crispy coating of Korean seasoning w/ our sticky hot garlic & chilli sauce
RENKON CRISPS (V) 9
crunchy lotus root crisps w/ miso sour cream
AGEDASHI TOFU (V) *(VE) 16
deep-fried silken tofu, grated daikon, spring onion & nori w/ vegetable broth
BEEF TATAKI 25
grilled scotch fillet steak served rare w/ a jalapeno, garlic,
onion yuzu dressing with spring onion & fried shallots
ZUCCHINI TATAKI (VE) 20
grilled zucchini w/ a jalapeno, garlic, onion yuzu dressing
with spring onion & fried shallots
NASU DENGAKU (V) 16
steamed eggplant diced, beni shoga, our nasu sauce & sesame seeds
RICE PAPER DUMPLINGS (GF & VE) (6PCS) 22
garlic, onion, mushrooms, coriander, water chestnuts, chilli oil & ginger

Whilst we take special care in preparing your meal, Chocolate Buddha is unable to
guarantee the absence of soy / sesame/ nuts / gluten or other allergens that cause
anaphylaxis or allergic reactions. If you have a serious food or beverage requirement,
please inform our staff and we will do our best to accommodate. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS WE ARE NOT
A VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT,
CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH ANIMAL
PRODUCTS MAY OCCUR. Transaction fee of 2.5% applies to all credit cards
10% Surcharge on Weekends apply
15% Surcharge on Public Holidays(V)
VEGETARIAN. PREPARED WITHOUT MEAT PRODUCTS.
(VE) VEGAN. PREPARED WITHOUT MEAT, EGG OR DAIRY.
(VE) DISH CAN BE ALTERED UPON REQUEST TO BE VEGAN.
(GF) GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY.
*
ALLERGEN
& OTHER
INFORMATION
FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM
FOLL
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US
L
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&
SUMMER 2025
PRICKLY MOSES OTWAY LIGHT - BARONGAROOK, VIC 330mL 10
TWO BAYS GLUTEN FREE XPA - DROMANA, VIC 375mL
11
HEAPS NORMAL ANOTHER LAGER - MERRICKVILLE, NSW 375mL 10
ASAHI SUPER DRY DRAFT - JAPAN 500mL
17
KIRIN ICHIBAN SHIBORI - JAPAN 330mL 13
YEBISU PREMIUM - JAPAN 35OmL
16
SAPPORO BLACK - JAPAN 650mL
18
BEER & CIDER
IPPONGI UTAGEBIYORI JUNMAI SPARKLING
IPPONGI, JAPAN 5.1%
a sweet easy drinking sake with lively aromas and notes
90mL 15 | 270mL 35. Served chilled.
SHICHIKEN YAMA NO KASUMI SPARKLING SAKE
YAMANASHI, JAPAN 11%
aromas of cheesecake, butter & pineapple. Super Malty on the palate with
a touch of salinity & a well balanced refreshing sweetness. Depth & sophistication,
produce a velvety texture resulting in a long umami fuelled finish.
360mL 45. Served chilled.
MINATOYA TOSUKE JUNMAI DAIGINJO NIIGATA, JAPAN 15.5%
a rich, smooth medium dry premium sake that pairs well with
our sushi dishes. great to share between 2 or by oneself!
180mL 22. Served chilled.
SHICHIKEN KINO NO AJI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
YAMANASHI, JAPAN 15%
brewed with the famous water of Hakushu. Aromas of pineapple, mango & light papaya.
Fruity & savoury palate with a tinge of dryness, lingering, smooth with subtle umami.
90mL 15 | 250mL 39 | 500mL 70.
MIOYA SHUZO "YUHO 55" JUNMAI GINJO MUROKA
NAMA GENSHU ISHIKAWA, JAPAN 17%
a delicate aroma with a palate of honeydew melon and spice with
vibrant acidity. the finish is long and complex and full of umami
90mL 16 | 250mL 45 | 500mL 75. Served chilled.
CHIKUMA NISHIKI KIZAN SANBAN JUNMAI GINJO, NAMA GENSHU.
NAGANO, JAPAN 15.5%
this delicious & lively, fresh, unpasteurised, undiluted Sake is rich,
has a round palate, balanced acidity & a touch of natural Sweetness.
90mL 17 | 250mL 46 | 500mL 79. Served chilled.