Don't let the exterior fool you, Budda's serves up home-style noodle and mushroom dishes. The roasted cashews and stir-fry vegetables as well as the big spring rolls, are recommended.
I used to eat here on a weekly basis. Great! Huge portions, very reasonable prices. When I visit Toronto, I often go back to Buddha's. Great location also - close to Kensington and Bathurst/College area.
I usually get imitation duck - a layered (a little oily) tofu appetizer. I love the mushroom dishes.
Re: the service and atmosphere: I've had both great and crabby servers here, but the lady that handles the bills (I think it's the owner) has always been super nice to us. The restaurant is clean (usually packed); decor is minimal. I don't visit for the decor.
I love love love this place! It's one of the things I miss most about Toronto...
We've been loyal customers for many many years and have never ever had a bad meal there. The food is all very similar tasting, it is vegan buddhist chinese. The hot and sour soup is possibly the best I've had anywhere including China and Hong Kong. There are lots of things to like about Buddhas: great prices, large quantities, lots of seating, nice people, quick service, fresh flavourful food, a really great place for a gathering of friends. It probably won't impress those who rate restaurants on decor, but it reminded me a lot of family restaurants I'd been in in Hong Kong.