Bamboo Buddha – Chinese
Bamboo Buddha serves as a vibrant sanctuary for comfort food lovers, where the air is filled with the sweet, smoky aroma of glazed BBQ ribs and the irresistible sizzle of golden-fried wings. Guests are treated to a symphony of textures, from the delicate, shatter-crisp crunch of vegetarian spring rolls to the pillowy softness of classic sweet and sour chicken balls. Each dish brings together bold, nostalgic flavors and satisfying richness, creating a warm and inviting experience that celebrates the heart of traditional favorites.
King Street West +14165049311 http://bamboobuddha.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, glp1, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, gerd, aip, tlc, alkaline, renal, volumetrics, carnivore, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the succulent dishes and perfectly sized portions, often noting that the relaxed vibe makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the friendly and knowledgeable service, praising staff who guide diners through the menu with ease.
Menu
Appetizers
- Spring Roll (Vegetarian) - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep-Fried Wonton (Vegetarian) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Chicken Ball (10pcs) - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jar-Do Wing (No Coating) - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Wing (12pcs) - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Wing - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Garlic Wing - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Sliced Pork - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Spare Rib - $15.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Garlic Spare Rib - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Rib - $12.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep-Fried Squid (Spicy) - $14.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep-Fried Dumpling (12) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Shrimp - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Wonton Soup (Small) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Noodle Soup (Small) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (Small) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Corn Soup (Small) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Corn Crab Meat Soup (Small) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Vegetable Soup (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tofu Soup (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Small) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Egg-Drop Soup (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Chop Suey (Bean Sprouts)
- Beef Chop Suey - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chop Suey - $12.95 Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Chop Suey - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Chop Suey - $11.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Chop Suey - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Chop Suey - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry Dishes
- Curry Chicken - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Beef - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Shrimp or Seafood - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Pork - $12.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Vegetable with Tofu - $12.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken
- Thai Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoi Sein Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Tofu - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coca-Cola Chicken - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Goo Guy Pan - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunan Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soo Guy Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken in Hot Pot - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Grass Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Black Bean Sauce - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Mixed Vegetable - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork
- Szechuan Pork - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Rib - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Pork - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Pork Chop - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Chop - $12.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Pork Chop - $12.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop with Black Pepper Sauce - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef
- Crispy Beef - $13.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunan Beef - $13.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Broccoli - $13.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Pineapple - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Black Bean Sauce - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Ginger & Onion - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Satay Sauce - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Snow Peas and Mushroom - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Mushroom - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Mixed Vegetable - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Beef - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Beef - $13.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Beef - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Black Pepper - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Dai Dap Voy - $15.99: Beef, pork, chicken and shrimp with mixed vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Shrimp - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Filet - $13.95: Choice of Salt & Pepper, Sweet & Sour or Black Bean Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussel with Black Bean Sauce - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Shrimp - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Shrimp - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Mixed Vegetable - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Cashew - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood with Vegetable - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Seafood with Vegetable - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Bean Curd (Tofu)
- Assorted Meat with Tofu - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd & Mixed Vegetable in Hot Pot - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd & Mixed Seafood in Hot Pot - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ma-Po Tofu with Ground Pork - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Tofu - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Tofu - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu with General Tao's Sauce - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu with Mushroom - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu with Mushroom & Snow Peas - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Mixed Vegetable in Garlic Sauce - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canadian Broccoli in Garlic Sauce - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bean with Ground Pork - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant in Hot Pot - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Mixed Vegetable - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buddha Delight - $15.99: Mushroom, broccoli, celery, zucchini, baby corn, snow peas, tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Cantonese Chow Mein - $13.5: Crispy noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chow Mein - $12.5: Crispy noodle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Mein - $12.5: Crispy noodle Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Chow Mein - $12.5: Crispy noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Chow Mein - $13.95: Crispy noodle Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Chow Mein - $13.95: Crispy noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein - $13.5: Crispy noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Noodle with Shrimp & Pork - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Style Vermicelli - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Beef Noodle in Soup - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Beef with Rice Noodle (Beef Ho Fun) - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Thai Rice Noodle (Pad Thai) - $13.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cantonese Lo Mein - $13.5: Soft noodle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Lo Mein - $10.99: Soft noodle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Egg Fried Rice - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Fried Rice - $12.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Fried Rice - $11.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $12.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice (Small) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Canned Pop - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Nestea - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Water - $2
- Arizona - Variety - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Complete Dinners
- Dinner For One A - $12.99: 1 Spring Roll, Chicken Chop Suey, Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Balls (3) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner For One B - $12.99: 1 Spring Roll, Chicken Chop Suey, Chicken Fried Rice, Sweet & Sour Rib Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner For One C - $12.99: 1 Spring Roll, Chicken Chop Suey, Chicken Fried Rice, Lemon Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner For One D - $12.99: 1 Spring Roll, Chicken Chop Suey, Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Wings (3) Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner For Two A - $39.99: 2 Spring Rolls, Chicken Ball (6), Chicken Wing (6), Chicken Chop Suey, Chicken Fried Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Bamboo Buddha
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include glazed BBQ ribs, golden-fried wings, vegetarian spring rolls, and classic sweet and sour chicken balls.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, and keto options like Shrimp Chop Suey and BBQ Sliced Pork.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Bamboo Buddha is located at 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1C3, Canada.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Bamboo Buddha.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Bamboo Buddha offers a casual dining experience with a relaxed vibe, friendly service, and budget-friendly ($) pricing.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Bamboo Buddha has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests praising the succulent dishes and friendly service.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Chinese restaurant stands out with a 4.0/5 rating, offering succulent dishes, perfectly sized portions, and extensive dietary options.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering a relaxed vibe, friendly service, and crowd-pleasing dishes like sweet and sour chicken.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Bamboo Buddha specializes in Chinese cuisine, featuring classic dishes like BBQ spare ribs, sweet and sour chicken, and various wings.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- The relaxed vibe and budget-friendly pricing make this a casual spot rather than a formal venue for special occasions.
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