The Smokin' Buddha

First time here a couple of weeks ago and it didn't disappoint. We were greeted with a friendly smile and our server was great. Food was flavorful and filling. Everyone liked their dishes, especially the chicken Pad Thai. Looking forward to returning in the warmer months when their patio is open.

There’s nothing to say other then this is the most relaxing take your time you’ll be here for a bit Breathe it all in atmosphere. Love it

My wife's family visited Port Colborne for stay cation. This restaurant was highly rated and we wanted to try it out. There was a long wait for table as we were a party of 11. We told the server we can take separate tables to make it quicker. We still ended up waiting about 30-40 minutes. The restaurant decor is nice and thoughtfully decorated. There are antique bicycles hanging from the ceiling and Thai inspired paintings on the wall. The dining table had some scrapbook style design under the glass top. It was unique and cool. We were excited to try the food. My mother-in-law ordered the bulgogi bowl with egg. My wife ordered the Mongolian beef and I ordered the chicken pad thai. The bulgogi bowl was loaded with fresh cut cucumbers, carrots, green onions. The ginger soy sauce lacked punch of flavors. I do recommend mixing up everything like a bimbimbap. The Mongolian beef had a orange citrus taste. The beef was tender and it was served with green onions and sesame seeds. I had the chicken pad thai. The noodles cooked perfectly and there's plenty of chicken, tofu and bean sprouts. There was a hint of spice in this dish. We also added an order of duck spring rolls. The filling was tasty and spring rolls were big. The only critique I would say is to frie the spring rolls longer to get it crispier. Overall, the ambiance and service was really good. The food is catered to Western/ Canadian pallets so some may feel the food doesn't feel authentic.

My sister was visiting from Ottawa and instead of sticking to our usual spots, we decided to try something different—and I’m so glad we finally gave The Smokin' Buddha a shot! I’d heard good things for years, and it definitely lived up to the hype. We ordered a spread of dishes to share, and everything that hit the table was pretty damn tasty. Highlights included the samosas, crab rangoon, crab puffs, Bangkok fish cakes, pork gyozas, and the chimichanga—seriously, not a single miss. My son ordered the Korean noodles and absolutely loved them. I had the shrimp pad Thai, which was great, but I have to admit, I kept stealing bites of his noodles. It was a refreshing change from the usual and a really fun experience overall. We’ll definitely be back!

There's a reason this restaurant has such a good reputation, the food is delicious. It feels small and comfortable, but unique. The food is packed with flavour, I got a vegan dish and honestly it was a 10/10 I couldn't imagine liking anything else more . What a treat, I will definitely be returning soon