Chocolate Buddha Pty Ltd in Melbourne Menu

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Edamame (V) Steamed soybeans w your choice of rock salt, green tea salt or chilli salt $6
Renkon Crisps (V) Crunchy lotus root crisps w miso sour cream $6
Nasu Dengaku (V) Eggplant pieces, deep-fried w smoky miso glaze & sesame seeds $7
Goma-ae (V) Blanched cold broccoli w roasted sesame dressing $9
Age Dashi Tofu (V) Deep-fried silken tofu w fresh grated daikon, spring onion & shredded nori w vegetable broth $11
Buddha Dumplings (V) – 5 pieces Deep-fried vegetarian dumplings w sweet chilli sauce $15
Karaage – 5 pieces Crispy fried chicken spare ribs, marinated in garlic, served w miso seeded mustard mayo $14
Tofu Salad (V) Soft tofu pieces w a salad of wakame, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes & sesame seeds w a lemon, sesame oil & gluten free soy vinagrette $15
Pork belly Slow poached in gluten free soy glaze, served w bok choy, seeded mustard & julienne leek $16
Shake Teriyaki 120g grilled salmon served medium rare topped w alfalfa sprouts, accompanied w grated daikon & gluten free teriyaki sauce $20
Soft Shell Crab Salad Tempura Soft Shell Crab served w green tea soba noodles, red onion, coriander, mint, shiso leaves, cherry tomatoes, shichimi & sesame garlic dressing $21
Steamed Rice (GF) Japanese White Rice / Brown Rice $5
Tempura Menu 2 pieces per serve serve w dashi & daikon dipping sauce: -
- king prawns $10
- pumpkin $4
- eggplant $4
- broccoli $4
- zucchini $4
- enoki mushroom $3
- red capsicum $3
SUSHI SASHIMI
Vegetable Roll (no rice) (V) – 6 pieces A healthy wombok & nori roll w balanched pumpkin, shiso, seaweed salad & mixed leaves served w hoisin & yuzu pepper sauce $12
Tempura Pumpkin Roll (V) – 4 pieces Inside out roll filled w tempura pumpkin, beetroot, seaweed salad & avocado topped w black sesame seeds & Japanese mayo $14
Maki Rolls – 6 pieces Inside out roll w avocado, shiso & cucumber topped w sesame seeds & your choice of:: -
- Kingfish w grated ginger & chives $14
- Salmon w nikiri soy, shiso, red onion & mayo $14
- Tuna w chilli mayo & alfalfa sprouts $16
- Mixed Plate of all three choices $16
Gyu Tataki Nigiri – 4 pieces Rare seared beef nigiri sushi topped w house made japanese steak sauce, chives & wasabi leaf $18
Ocean Trout Nigiri – 4 pieces Scorched ocean trout nigiri sushi topped w wasabi leaf $18
Sashimi Plate – 12 pieces Chef’s selection of freshly cut assorted sashimi w wasabi $30
RAMEN SOBA
Yuzu Shio Ramen A delicious light & tasty vegetable stock w yuzu pepper, ginger & sesame seeds served w wombok, carrot, wakame, spring onion & red ginger over ramen noodles $18
Soba Tempura (V) Green tea soba noodles in vegetable dashi, served w vegetable tempura, pickles & spring onion, a simple, tasty japanese favourite $18
Tori Soboro Somen Minced chicken, flavoured w red miso paste & spicy sriracha sauce, garnished w shiso & ramen crisps served over somen noodles w a touch of vegetable stock. $18
Spicy Pork Ramen Slow cooked pork w bok choy, wakame, menma & pickled ginger over ramen noodles in a mild flavoured broth made w chicken stock, kochujan miso, butter & miso paste, sprinkled w shich $20
Shake Ramen 120g grilled salmon in a house made chicken stock w miso, bok choy, beanshoots & sweetcorn over ramen noodles – light, delicate & tasty $26

Vegetable Curry Traditional japanese curry w onions, button mushrooms, capsicum, potato, pumpkin & carrot w steamed rice, fresh rocket & pickles $18
Tofu Ankake Don (V) Silken tofu simmered w bok choy, wombok, shiitake mushrooms, carrot & ginger w shredded nori over Japanese rice $19
Teriyaki Chicken Don Char-grilled chicken thigh fillet w balsamic teriyaki glaze & mayo. Served w steamed bok choy, a salad of rocket & tomato, topped w nori over rice $20
Wafu Steak Don 100g sliced scotch beef fillet char-grilled served medium rare w house made japanese steak & pepper sauce, broccoli, julienned leek, horseradish & steamed rice $20
Sashimi Don Fresh salmon sashimi marinated yukke soy w sliced cucumber, shiso leaf, sesame seeds & alfalfa sprouts over sushi rice $22

Green Tea Brulee Creamy & distinctly green tea flavour take on a classic dessert $10
Callebaut Chocolate Mousse Dark rich chocolate mousse, pure decadence $10
Yuzu Baked Cheesecake House made fresh baked cheesecake w black sesame biscuit base & yuzu jam $13
Tempura Banana Banana coated w ginger honey & cinnamon served w azuki bean ice cream $13
Ice Cream – Per Scoop Azuki Bean, Green Tea, Vanilla $3

Edamame (V) Steamed, salted soybeans $6
Kids Buddha Dumplings (V) – 5 pieces Deep-fried vegetarian dumplings w japanese mayo in dipping sauce $14
Kids Karaage – 5 pieces Crispy fried chicken spare ribs, marinated in garlic, served w miso japanese mayo $14
Kids Maki Rolls – 6 pieces Nori rolls w sushi rice & your choice of filling:: -
- Avocado $10
- Salmon, Avocado & Mayo $14
- Teriyaki Chicken & Mayo $14
Kids Ramen Plain ramen noodles in housemade chicken or vegetable broth $10
Kids Beef Bento Chargrilled scotch fillet slices served med rare w japanese mayo, mixed salad & steamed rice *gf option available – please request $15
Kids Chicken Bento Char-grilled chicken thigh w balsamic teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, mixed salad & steamed rice $15

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Zensai Izakaya
Ngf Edamame (V) Steamed, salted soybeans $6
gf Nasu dengaku (2) Eggplant pieces, steamed w smoky miso glaze & sesame seeds $7
gf Goma-ae (V) Blanched cold broccoli w roasted sesame & gluten free soy $9
gf Tofu Salad (V) Soft tofu pieces w a salad of wakame, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes & sesame seeds w a lemon, sesame oil & gluten free soy vinaigrette $15
gf Pork belly Slow poached in gluten free soy glaze, sliced & served w bok choy & julienne leek $16
gf Shake Teriyaki 120g grilled salmon served medium rare topped w alfalfa sprouts, accompanied w grated daikon & gluten free teriyaki sauce $20
Sushi Sashimi
gf Maki Rolls – 6 pieces Inside out roll w avocado, shiso & cucumber topped w sesame seeds & your choice of: -
- gf Kingfish w grated ginger & chives $14
- gf Salmon w nikiri soy, red onion & shiso $14
gf Ocean Trout Nigiri – 4 pieces Scorched ocean trout nigiri sushi topped w wasabi leaf $18
gf Sashimi Plate – 12 pieces Chef’s selection of freshly cut assorted sashimi w wasabi $30

gf Tofu Ankake Don (V) Silken tofu simmered w bok choy, wombok, shiitake mushrooms, carrot & ginger w shredded nori over Japanese rice $19
gf Teriyaki Chicken Don Char-grilled chicken thigh fillet w balsamic teriyaki glaze & mayo. Served w steamed bok choy, a salad of rocket & tomato, topped w nori over rice $20
gf Wafu Steak Don 100g sliced scotch beef fillet char-grilled served medium rare w house made japanese steak & pepper sauce, broccoli, julienned leek & steamed rice $20
gf Sashimi Don Fresh salmon sashimi marinated yukke soy w sliced cucumber, shiso leaf, sesame seeds & alfalfa sprouts over sushi rice $22

gf Callebaut Chocolate Mousse Dark rich chocolate mousse, pure decadence $10

Nearby Sample Menus

SMOKED SALMON 5.00
Salumeria/cured cold meats 29.00
Acciughe 19.50
Bolognese 19.50
Insalata 9.50
Capriciosa 19.50
Toscana 16.50
- scarmozza cheese, mushrooms, fior di latte, mozzarella & rocket in a toasted herb focaccia
BROOKFARM TOASTED MUESLI 13.50
- Served w/ natural yogurt, fresh strawberries & honey

Smoked salmon benedict $18.00
Omelette with 3 fillings $15.50
Big breakfast $17.90
Chicken burger $14.50
Big breakfast $17.90
Porridge $11.90
French toast $15.50
Matcha latte

7b. Teriyaki Beef Don $9.70
- Beef cooked with vegetables in teriyaki sauce on rice
14. Nabeyaki Udon $10.70
- One tempura prawn with assortment of vegetables and pork served with thick udon noodles soup
17. Yasai Ramen $10.50
- Assortment of vegetables on Japanese ramen noodles soup
25. Curry Katsu Don $9.70
- Deep fried crumbed pork or chicken on Japanese curry on rice
8. Gyu Don $9.90
- Thinly sliced beef cooked in sukiyaki sauce served on rice
19. Kaisen Ramen $11.50
- Seafood and egg served on Japanese ramen soup
26. Curry Chicken Don $9.70
- Chicken cooked with Japanese curry sauce on rice
24. Agedashi Tofu $3.90

Bulgogi
Add cheese for $1.00
Freaking hot
Black sesame $2.50
Kimchi chicken $10.95
- Kimchi chicken burger is served with milk buns, mixes leaves salad, onion tossed with korean salad dressing, sliced kimchi, fried chicken, drizzled with ranch and choice of sacue
Snowing cheese
Snowing vegetable
-Original $29.95

Eggs benedict $10.00
- Two poached eggs, shaved leg ham on a toasted english muffin topped with hollandaise sauce
Turkey $8.00
Full salad $6.00
Big breakfast $15.00
- Two eggs poached fried or scrambled, with bacon mushrooms sausage, and tomato with toast
Spinach $0.50
- Each
-Loaded moose $13.00
- Grilled 100% beef, fried egg, crispy bacon, tasty cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, relish
B.L.T $7.00
-Salmon $6.00

+ Add a scoop of ice cream to any dessert 4.00
Teddy Pop 2.30
- in milk or dark chocolate GF NF
Chocolate Alchemy Gateau 10.50
- Bewitching cake layered with 70% chocolate creme, dark chocolate mousse and smooth chocolate caramel. NF
2 $4.60
4 $9.20
NEW Chocolate & Salted Tart 8.50
- 54% dark chocolate ganache with salted caramel nestled in a shortbread base. NF
Flourless Orange Cake 6.50
- Flourless orange cake dressed with orange frosting and poppy seeds. DF GF
Junior Hot Chocolate 4.00
- Our famous Belgian hot chocolate. served warm, not hot. GF NF

Crispy fried dark chocolate truffles with cherry compote and vanilla ice cream (contains alcohol) $12.50
Organic acai bowl with seasonal fruit, homemade granola, chia seeds and toasted nuts $14.00
Seared king ora salmon fillet with rainbow chard and pickled fennel and onion, and sweet potato puree and charred herb ash (GF / DF / NF) $29.50
Sticky lamb ribs with peanut and chilli caramel (DF) $18.00
A selection of croissants, fresh cakes and danishes / Please see the sweets cabinet $4.50 / $5.00
Seared smoked salmon with artichokes, dried tomatoes and asparagus, rocket and marinated fetta, aged balsamic (GF / NF / V) $21.50
Crispy eggs with grilled asparagus, prosciutto, wilted spinach and meredith goats cheese on toasted turkish bread $18.00
-Gluten free bread $1.00

large 29.50
All come with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion and homemade tzatziki
Greek Garden Salad
- mixed leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot, Greek Feta cheese & kalamata olives sprinkled with oregano and Greek home made vinaigrette
Large Kalamari Platter
- fresh kalamari, sliced, lightly floured and fried
HOMEMADE CREME CARAMEL 7.00
- with caramel sauce
ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS
DIMITRA'S TRADITIONAL HOME-COOKING 16.00
- our chef Dimitra Melios' daily selection of home-style seasonal Greek dishes. Please choose from the selection on the daily specials board
MIXED GRILL 34.00
- marinated skewer of chicken fillet, marinated lamb giro from the spit, lamb cutlet, hoemade Greek rissole served with Greek salad & chips

Smoked salmon salad $21.00
- Smoked salmon tossed with sliced cucumber, salad leaves cherry tomatoes, fresh dill, drizzled with lemon juice & homemade dressing
Bangers & mash $25.00
- English cumberland sausages served with mashed potatoes & onion jam topped with red wine gravy & mushy peas
Cottage pie $24.00
- Beef cottage pie topped with mashed potatoes & mozzarella cheese served with seasonal vegetables
Catch of the day $26.00
- Prepared daily by our chef with a seasonal emphasis (please see our specials board or ask one of our friendly staff members)
Pie of the day $22.00
- A delicious homemade pie which changes every week (please see our specials board or ask one of our friendly staff members)
Pumpkin, lemon & parmesan risotto $19.00
- Homemade saffron rice risotto, tossed with pumpkin & white wine, drizzled with lemon juice and topped with parmesan cheese
Pasta of the day $21.00
- Delicious homemade pasta, prepared daily by our chef (please see our specials board or ask one of our friendly staff members)
Aussie parmigiana $24.50
- Fried egg, bacon, melted mozzarella cheese, napoli sauce

Mini Apricot; Apple; Blackcurrant;Pear (Take Away/Dine In) $ 2.90/ $3.25
Chicken Focaccia (Take Away/Dine In) $ 12.45/$13.05
Loaf Walnut (Take Away) $ 7.60
Ciabatta Herb (Take Away/Dine In) $ 2.70/$2.90
Ham Baguette (Take Away/Dine In) $ 12.45/$13.05
D/Roll Ciabatta (Take Away/Dine In) $ 1.10/$1.20
S/Dough Wholemeal (Take Away) $ 6.75
Baguette Half (Take Away/Dine In) $ 2.70/$2.90

Affogato - House made vanilla ice cream, espresso with your choice of House made Vov (Marsala zabaglione) or Arancello (organic orange liqueur) $18.00
House made pumpkin & potato grnocchi, roasted chestnut, Prosciutto di Parma, aged balsamic $26 / $32
Olive Cunzatti: lemon & fennel marinated olives $12.00
Our selection of house made sorbetti & ice cream $18.00
Frisée & rocket, provolone piccante & brown pear $9.50
Olive Cunzatti: lemon & fennel marinated olives $12.00
Rosemary roast potatoes $9.00
Pan seared duck breast, sweet corn, heirloom carrots, visciole cherries $40.00

L’auvergnate $14.00
- Fourme D’Ambert Blue Cheese, Caramelised Apple, Walnuts & Prosciutto
La Tutti Frutti $11.00
- Fresh Blueberries, Bananas, Strawberries, Grapes & Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Les Pas D’ici $6.00
- Nutella (Italy) / French Chestnut Puree (France) / Pure Maple Syrup (Canada)
La Broceliande $12.50
- Home Made French Bechamel, Emmental Cheese, Mushrooms & Ham
Eggs
Le Croque Madame $12.00
- Toasted Sandwich, Emmental Cheese, Fresh Tomato,Ham, Topped with a Free Range Egg
Le Croque Madame $13.00
- Toasted Sandwich, Emmental Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Ham, Topped with an Egg
La Remi $11.00
- Raspberry Puree, Fresh Blueberries, Melted Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream

House baked cornbread $3.00
Half doz (GF) $20.00
Prawn cocktail roll, iceberg lettuce, marie rose $16.00
Vegan tacos, guacamole, pico de gallo, lime (2 per serve) (V, GF) $14.00
-300 - 400g crab $18.00
-150g mussels $12.00
Sides - Don'T Be Shellfish, Share Some Around...
French fries with old bay, & blue cheese sauce $9.00

Hash Browns $3.5
Rocky rood ice cream sundae $14
Grilled Tomato $3.5
Linguine with wagyu beef bolognaise $23/$32
Smashed avocado on toast with barrel aged crumbled feta, lemon, pepper & olive oil $14 with eggs $17
Plain omelette $12
Sumac spiced free range chicken breast with freekeh, almonds, kale, lemon yoghurt & pomegranate $39
Italian Sausages $4