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One Day in a City > Destinations > Europe > Hungary > Buddha-Bar Restaurant: Asian Cuisine in Budapest

Buddha-Bar Restaurant: Asian Cuisine in Budapest

November 2, 2020 By Gina
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When you think of Budapest cuisine, you may only think of traditional Hungarian cuisine heavy in meat and potatoes. Budapest is a vibrant metropolis, though, and you can find a variety of cuisine, including sushi and Asian fare at the Buddha-Bar Restaurant.

A Sumptuous Hotel Restaurant

The Buddha-Bar Restaurant is part of Buddha-Bar Hotel Budapest and it specializes in seafood and sushi, which is served up in a sultry setting with a gigantic Buddha statue looking out over the dining area surrounded by mirrors.

Buddha Statue with Mirror Reflections in Buddha-Bar Restaurant
Buddha Statue with Mirror Reflections in Buddha-Bar Restaurant

What You Can Eat at Buddha-Bar Restaurant

The menu consists of shareable appetizers like sushi rolls plus more substantial entrees. I settled into my time at Buddha-Bar Restaurant by starting out with a glass of rose Hungarian wine that the server recommended.

I had just arrived in Budapest after a day of traveling and was looking forward to relaxing with a tasty meal. The rose ended up being a good option as it paired well with the first course I ordered: a sushi Rainbow roll and steak roll with mango.

Buddha-Bar Restaurant Sushi Roll Appetizer in Budapest
Sushi Roll Appetizer

I love the simplicity of a Rainbow roll as it has two of my favorite things: raw fish and avocados. This one tasted fresh and had good flavor though the rice had a chewier consistency than I was used to. The steak roll was tender and paired well with the mango.

For my entrée I got the grilled salmon served with a lemon and butter-soy sauce. I love salmon and hadn’t seen much of it for the past month during my travels in Europe and the butter-soy sauce sounded delicious so thought I’d give it a try.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about salmon, it can be quite hit or miss in restaurants with how it’s cooked. This one luckily wasn’t too overcooked and wasn’t too raw. While I enjoyed the sauce it came prepared in, it was a bit too salty for my liking and camouflaged some of the tang from the lemon and soy.

Salmon Entree at Buddha-Bar Restaurant in Budapest
Salmon Entree

I was visiting Budapest with my mom and she was my dining partner for the night. She opted for the ahi tuna, which had a slight layer of tempura on it and was very good when mixed with the quinoa it was served alongside.

I actually liked my mom’s entrée even better than my salmon. Luckily, she shared with me. She was also a big fan of my salmon so it worked out well to share.

That’s also a plus of Buddha-Bar Restaurant if traveling with a large group: the restaurant has family-style appetizers and entrees for two or more people in addition to the single portion entrees.

For dessert, we continued the sharing tradition – but not by splitting just one dessert. The dessert options sounded too good so we split two different ones: the tangy and sweet caramelized lemon tart, and the creamy cheesecake served up in a round shape with flaky sides. Both were delicious and a good ending to the meal.

Buddha-Bar Restaurant in Budapest Overview

All in all, was Buddha-Bar Restaurant the best Asian cuisine I’ve ever had? No. But it was still tasty, and if you find yourself needing a break from the heavy fare of eastern European food while in Budapest, it’s a great place to dine and has a really fun ambiance on top of good food.

Buddha-Bar Restaurant: Sultry, Relaxing and Romantic Ambiance
Buddha-Bar Restaurant: Sultry, Relaxing and Romantic Ambiance

Buddha-Bar Restaurant in Budapest is located at Váci utca 34 on the Buda side of Budapest.

Disclosure: I received complimentary dining at Buddha-Bar Restaurant, but — as always — all opinions and reviews are completely my own.

About Gina

I'm a former travel agency marketing director turned freelance travel writer. My editorial and copywriting work has been published on and in USA TODAY, Travel + Leisure, the Travel Channel Cities app, TripSavvy, and many more online and print publications. I especially love sharing my knowledge of traveling with limited vacation time, making the most of cruise ports of call, and vacationing with kids. I also enjoy sharing my favorite travel gear and products to make traveling easier!

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