Big Buddha Restaurant

This restaurant was better than I expected it to be! The food is pretty americanised but it is tasty. We came here on a Wed afternoon and it was packed! There is lots of parking in the area. They also have patio seating but I'm glad we sat inside because it was super hot outside during the afternoon. They have lunch specials which are total worth the price. We got the chicken egg foo young with egg drop soup lunch special and the schezwan string bean with pork and hot and sour soup lunch special. Every lunch special comes with fried rice, an egg roll and a crab puff. The egg rolls were very good. The crab puff was ok, we would have liked more crab stuffing. The soups were excellent. You won't go wrong with either choice. The fried rice was average. I have had better fried rice in other Chinese restaurants. The entrees themselves were very good. The chicken egg foo young is a Chinese omelet presented as a cutlet of chicken and egg, bean sprouts, slightly breaded and smothered in brown gravy sauce. The portion was big and I couldn't even finish one of the cutlets, so we took most of my entree home. The schezwan string bean and pork entree was delicious. Husband finished every last bit of it. For the price of around $12 per special, we were satisfied and delighted by the meal. The ambiance is pretty casual but the restaurant is nice. We definitely recommend checking them out if you are in the area.

My wife and I popped into Big Buddha for a Sunday lunch and left seriously impressed — this place delivers! The lunch specials are a total win: big portions, great value, and food that actually tastes freshly made (not just reheated takeout vibes 👏). We started with their sweet-and-sour soup, which was the perfect warm-up — tangy, a little spicy, and so comforting that I kind of wished it came in a bigger bowl. For mains, I went with the Mongolian Beef, and wow — tender beef, a rich sweet-savory sauce, and a bed of crispy noodles that added the perfect crunch. My wife ordered the Shrimp with Vegetables, and her plate was loaded with plump shrimp and colorful veggies swimming in a garlicky brown sauce that was seriously delicious. Each lunch combo came with rice and an egg roll — simple, classic, and just right. The service was quick and friendly, and the whole vibe was relaxed — a great little spot for an easy, satisfying meal. Pro tip: Go for the lunch specials — you’ll get a full spread without breaking the bank, and trust me, you won’t leave hungry!

Staff was very friendly and helpful 5/5 there. Food was good. I had the Orange Peel Chicken, Taiwanese Beef, and the Szechuan Fried Rice. Everything I had was good. I enjoyed the Orange Chicken the most. Coming from LA, I found the prices very affordable. This is a good spot with a friendly vibe.

Really good and priced right. My dad and my MIL's favorite place. They do have gluten free( in sharpe) options I was super pleased. We had 0 leftovers

This is our go-to to-go Chinese restaurant here in the West Valley, hands down. We have been going to this place since 2018 and it has never disappointed! We have yet to sit down for a meal, but they generally have your food ready within 15-20 minutes when placing your food order over the phone. I highly recommend calling them directly over using the online ordering as it features higher price on the website (Third party upcharge). Our favorite meal is the House Fried Rice which features Pork, Beef, Chicken and always at least two jumbo shrimps, you can't go wrong with it. Our kids (and myself too!) love the orange chicken as well which has such a tangy and delicious sauce which I drizzle over white rice! They are generous with their soy sauce and always have a crazy spicy mustard upon request!

I’ve been coming to Big Buddha for years, and they never disappoint. Started with the crab puffs, crispy and full of flavor. My go to orange chicken was perfect as always, and the Singapore rice noodles were spot on. The food is always fresh, and the service here is consistently great. Easily one of my favorite spots in Surprise!

Looking to try this restaurant tonight. I ordered water to drink, the egg roll appetizer, and the sweet & sour shrimp. Service was prompt. The egg rolls came (2 to an order for $4.50). They were okay. Not very hot and fresh, but very crunchy. A bit small in size too. I liked the sauce they had brought with the egg rolls. A small bowl of sweet & sour sauce with a good dollop of hot mustard. The two sauces had a nice flavor. The sweet & sour shrimp came. A nice portion of shrimp with small diced pieces of onions, carrots, green peppers, and pineapple. I like the attempt to add more to this dish than another restaurant I had recently visited that didn’t add any vegetables. This dish should be simple. The onions don’t belong in it. If they care to try, my suggestion would be adding nice chunks of tomato, larger pieces of green peppers - maybe use red, yellow, or orange peppers, and larger chunks of pineapple. The one thing I can’t understand with many Chinese restaurants in Phoenix is the fascination with this neon red sweet (no sour) sauce. I miss the great restaurants from back home, and in Chicago’s Chinatown. The entree was $16.50. My check after tax came to $23.00. I’ll return to try other items on their menu. The restaurant is warm, and inviting. Seating to accommodate all size parties; and a patio area too. Before leaving I used the men’s room that is very clean. Parking is no issue being located on the east side of a mall. If you’re looking for Chinese food, do consider Big Buddha and give them a try.

Our server Sam was awesome. I was very happy to see how all the staff worked together. You can tell this is a very well oiled machine. The food was great. I had the Taiwanese beef was awesome. Look forward to coming back soon.

Arrived hungry after a long trip from Madison, Wisconsin. Started with the Poo Poo Platter for two. A nice selection of appetizers in an intriguing serving bowl: egg rolls, barbecue pork, shrimp tempura, cream puffs and beef strips. We ordered two of their top dishes: Orange Chicken and Family Platter. Chicken was delicious. Two whole chicken breast with a nice crispy batter, fried and sliced into good sized chunks and topped with a rich orange sauce. Highly recommend this dish. Family Platter was a mix of vegetables and several meats. Vegetables were fresh and cooked perfectly. Proteins included chicken, beef, shrimp and pork. Really enjoyed the variety of vegetables. Serving size was very large. Service was friendly and fast. TVs are strategically placed so we were able to watch the Kansas City - Washington football game. Place is nicely decorated and has many different seating areas. Highly recommend without any reservations. Will definitely return.

My wife and I popped into Big Buddha for a Sunday lunch and left seriously impressed -- this place delivers! The lunch specials are a total win: big portions, great value, and food that actually tastes freshly made (not just reheated takeout vibes ). We started with their sweet-and-sour soup, which was the perfect warm-up -- tangy, a little spicy, and so comforting that I kind of wished it came in a bigger bowl. For mains, I went with the Mongolian Beef, and wow -- tender beef, a rich sweet-savory sauce, and a bed of crispy noodles that added the perfect crunch. My wife ordered the Shrimp with Vegetables, and her plate was loaded with plump shrimp and colorful veggies swimming in a garlicky brown sauce that was seriously delicious. Each lunch combo came with rice and an egg roll -- simple, classic, and just right. The service was quick and friendly, and the whole vibe was relaxed -- a great little spot for an easy, satisfying meal. Pro tip: Go for the lunch specials -- you'll get a full spread without breaking the bank, and trust me, you won't leave hungry!

This restaurant was better than I expected it to be! The food is pretty americanised but it is tasty. We came here on a Wed afternoon and it was packed! There is lots of parking in the area. They also have patio seating but I'm glad we sat inside because it was super hot outside during the afternoon. They have lunch specials which are total worth the price. We got the chicken egg foo young with egg drop soup lunch special and the schezwan string bean with pork and hot and sour soup lunch special. Every lunch special comes with fried rice, an egg roll and a crab puff. The egg rolls were very good. The crab puff was ok, we would have liked more crab stuffing. The soups were excellent. You won't go wrong with either choice. The fried rice was average. I have had better fried rice in other Chinese restaurants. The entrees themselves were very good. The chicken egg foo young is a Chinese omelet presented as a cutlet of chicken and egg, bean sprouts, slightly breaded and smothered in brown gravy sauce. The portion was big and I couldn't even finish one of the cutlets, so we took most of my entree home. The schezwan string bean and pork entree was delicious. Husband finished every last bit of it. For the price of around $12 per special, we were satisfied and delighted by the meal. The ambiance is pretty casual but the restaurant is nice. We definitely recommend checking them out if you are in the area.

Went today, Monday at noon-this place is packed. Standing room only. Ordered a lunch special to go, took apx 15 minutes. Ordered orange chicken lunch, delicious. Great crunch, great flavor, delicious rice. 1st time there, will definitely be back. It was loud due to all the people but not too loud. Host was moving people as quickly as possible.

Best. Chinese. Food. Ever. Soups, entrees, appetizers, drinks. Everything is amazing. Sam is the owner I believe and I love how he recognizes my boyfriend and I when we come in and always greets us with a smile. Love the atmosphere, it's is quiet and peaceful. Support your local businesses!

They have really good lunch special menu for very reasonable pricing. Inside is pretty big and nice, cashier was really friendly. But the food .. I got Mongolian beef, it was super salty. I couldn't finish it. I still will give another chance and pick some other item on the menu, if it's also bad then it's just how it is.

This place was absolutely amazing!!! We're in from out of town and we're looking for a good place to eat and they did NOT disappoint!!! This was some of the best food I've had in a while! I was split between the sesame chicken and chefs special chicken and when I asked for the servers recommendation, he told me he would give me the sesame chicken but make it spicy and it BLEW MY MIND!!! It came out so delicious and balanced in flavor I'm genuinely so impressed. It's such a beautiful place inside and out, seems very clean, well decorated, and sleek! Will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area, thank you to the staff for such a lovely experience!

We have been coming here for several years, so I wanted to give a 5 star review and recommend to everyone. Food is always good and service is excellent.

One of my favorite Chinese spots in Arizona! Closest to "authentic" Chinese food I could find! There were hardly any good authentic Chinese spots in Arizona so I was so stoked when I actually came across here and it was GOOD Parking can be slightly difficult because they have a small parking lot Service was very attentive and friendly It is very small inside so not much seating The menu has so much variety, whether you want rice dishes or noodles, they have so many different kinds you can choose from! They even have lunch specials (11am-3pm) and there are 20+ options all ~$15. Got the Popo Platter ($13.75) and there were egg rolls, fried shrimp, beef skewers, BBQ pork, and crab puffs. Everything was so flavorful and delicious! Enough for 2+ to share! What a wonderful appetizer! I would say it's 4/5 The chicken chow mein ($12.75) and the noodles were so crispy and it was loaded with chicken and veggies! Super yummy without being too salty. The portion was pretty big! This was a 4/5 Orange chicken ($13.75) was mediocre, not the crispy fried orange chicken I'm used to. It was more like pan fried chicken covered with orange sauce. It was pretty underwhelming.. I would say it's 3/5 Definitely would recommend and return

First time eating here lastnight. The food was really good! They were busy but they managed the rush really well. The service was great. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We sat out on the patio and the weather was perfect. Great atmosphere! Looking forward to coming back!

It's no surprise that this SURPRISE Chinese restaurant gets such astounding reviews... It's very tasty, quick and reasonable! We ordered food for pickup. I was impressed that they have boxes to put food in to carry out. Loved that! Especially with the soup we ordered. (No balancing act needed while driving home, trying not to turn a corner and tip over the container!) Here's what we ordered... Wor wonton soup - delicious and full of flavor. 5.0 Broccoli & beef - nice sauce. Meat was tender with just the right amount of seasoning. 5.0 Shrimp & veggies - they went the extra mile to take off the back end of the shell. Mom loved it and had 3 servings! 4.5 Eggrolls - a little greasy. Average but not terrible. 3.5 Cashier was prompt and friendly. Easy pick up. Food was still super hot but the time we got it home. Restaurant looks nice. Easy parking. Overall I give it experience a 4.5 star

Ordered ahead for their lunch special and I got the Mongolian beef. Pretty good portion size for the price you pay. Beef was flavorful and had a nice ginger flavor. Was hoping for it to be spicier. The fried rice is nothing special. Seems like it's basically just white rice cooked with soy sauce. Egg roll was okay and crab puff was pretty much all cream cheese. At the end of the day it was a good amount of food but the food was on the mediocre side.

This is the best Chinese food I've had! The food was so fresh. Our service was great! The restaurant was clean and appealing. Can't wait to come back!

Best Chinese food in the Surprise area. My daughter and I went around 2 PM. So it was nice and not crowded. The owner is very kind. We loved the food as it was very fresh and came out hot. Which we appreciated because we don't like lukewarm food . I had the chicken egg foo young lunch special. It was amazing. You could tell that it was made fresh with fresh ingredients. My daughter loves the beef lo mein. It has a nice balance between noodles and meat. She loves the noodles. Great flavor. We also love the lunch special because it comes with a really tasty egg drop soup, fried wonton, and eggroll plus fried rice. We've always had a great experience there. Only downside it's closed on Mondays.

We did takeout. Lady who took order was efficient and spot on regarding timing. Lady at reception was friendly and professional. Items were packed nicely and did not have to run back for anything. Singapore rice noodles are family favorite. Hunan beef had nice spicy kick and chicken egg foo young was delicious. Definitely will be back.

I love the ambiance here, feels very authentic and they play a lot of cultural music to keep up the feel. They have many options to choose from and have good options. The server allowed us to sit outside, but then seemed they forgot we were out there. They apologizd, which was fine. There is an older gentlemen who walks around, he may be the owner, but he is very cheerful and the regulars seem to recognize him and chat with him. Our food was fine, nothing outstanding, but nothing bad. My wife got lettuce wraps, she said it had good flavor. I got sesame chicken, it really lacked any distinct flavor, my wife said it tasted like a donut, too sweet, for me it could gave used something extra to make more flavorful, overall it was good, just not great. I would continue to come back and try different items.

Love this place. Food is always hot and service is excellent. Been going since they opened and have never been unhappy.

One of my favorite Asian restaurants around this area! Everything is high-quality! From the war wonton soup to the hot and sour soup! They have a little different taste on the orange chicken and stuff like that but everything there is delicious! Fortunately for me, it's close by!

Ordered takeout from here and wasn't super impressed. The portions were pretty small and none of the options really stood out. We ordered Mongolian beef, beef and broccoli, honey walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, pork fried rice and a few others. Service was prompt but for the amount we spent, most of us were still hungry. Not sure if I'd order from here again. Lacking flavor and value unfortunately

It's had been a hot minute since I'd been to Big Buddha. With family I town recently we decided to stop in for dinner for old time sake. It's hard to get us all together with our schedule. Dinner time is always a busy time here especially weekends so of course we had to wait since we were a party of 5. Service was ok, but not as great as things used to be. Food was good and my go to the Happy Family meal hit the spot.

We were searching through Yelp for restaurants to eat at and this one caught our attention. My brother and I used to work at Golden Buddha in high school when we lived in Indiana, and this restaurant reminded us of the good old days so we decided to give it a try. The menu items were catered towards westerners and wasn't authentic Chinese. We ordered the following to share family style: Sizzling rice soup - good Hot and sour soup - good, surprised it had shrimp Crab puffs - too creamy, only tasted cream cheese & no crab Fried tofu - good but the dip was oily & flavorless Lettuce wraps - too salty Garlic eggplant - good Chicken chow mein - soggy & noodles were in bits and pieces, not long strands The food wasn't bad, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again.

So we visited Big Buddha for the 1st time on a Weds night and the place was packed. We ordered egg rolls, spicy boiled wontons, beef/chicken/shrimp Kung Pao delight, and Beef Chow Fun. The wontons came out first and they were excellent! Not too spicy but just enough to get your attention. My wife wanted to lick out the bowl! The egg rolls were disappointing and I would not recommend them. The Kung Pao Delight was listed as "spicy" but was very bland instead. I had to ask for some chili oil to mix in after taking a couple of bites. The beef chow fun was also very bland even after adding a lot of the chili oil. I know the location is close to Sun City and the crowd was older so maybe they are toning down the spice level due to the regulars. If you want it spicy make sure you ask for extra when ordering. Over all we really wanted to like Big Buddha but I'm not sure if we will return. All of the servers were very nice and the place was nice inside. FIMP "Food is My Passion"

Beautiful decor and great service. Delicious food! Crispy, saucy, flavorful. Must try the spicy wontons in the garlic broth (not spicy but very tasty). Orange chicken was so good too. Glad we were intrigued by seeing over 1K reviews. So glad we experienced this!

Excellent place as service , food and staff were all great. I lived here for a year and didn't know this place existed but now I'm thrilled to have another option like this.

Absolutely the Best Chinese Food in the West Valley! Totally recommend it. Whether it's take out or dine in - the restaurant ambiance is nice. Even an outdoor patio when the weather cools off. Enjoy!!!!

Excellent take away. Very popular inside dining as well. Great Mongolian beef, chicken fried rice. Egg rolls were okay.

Very fast service and love that they have combos as part of the dinner menu. The sesame chicken is sweet and the general tso chicken was different than usual but still really good.

Been going here since they opened and have been regulars ever since. The food keeps us coming back, but it is really to see Frank, the manager. He has been so great to my family whenever we eat in or pick up take out. He builds the community. We are also convinced that the wonton soup has magic healing properties for when you are sick! The broth and the garlic oil make it our favorite thing to pick up when someone in the family is sick. They have been consistently good for all these years.

It was ok, not impressed. Spent about $45 for fried rice and 2 chicken entrees. Service was ok took about 45 minutes (ordered to go). Inside was clean. I wouldn't recommend to anyone only because the food had no taste.

We showed up right at 4 when they re-open for dinner. This place is really popular! By 4:15 I don't think there was an empty table. We started with egg rolls, egg drop and hot n sour soup. All was delicious. For main course my wife ordered chicken chow fun and I ordered Taiwanese style beef. Her chow fun came out fairly quickly and was really good. That's where things went a little awry. 15 minutes after she received hers mine was still not to the table. After asking 2 different people about where my food was, it finally came out. By now my wife was almost done (I told her not to wait and let her food get cold). Also, although flavorful, my beef was a bit tough as in over cooked. It didn't stop me from eating it though. As I've never had Taiwanese beef I really don't know if it was supposed to be cooked that way. To find out I plan to return and order it again. If not for that this place is 5 stars all day long.

You want some killer Chinese food? Definitely go here. They are quick, efficient, nice and ordering to go is a no brainer! Highly recommend

My go tos are the tofu eggplant and orange tofu dishes! The orange tofu is best eaten fresh at the restaurant rather than takeout because it gets soggy. Great place for vegan/vegetarian and meat options.

Best in the west period very good service you better get there early or you will be waiting very worth it

Love the service just need to wait 20 minutes but the wait is worth it. The prices are worth it love it. My first I came with my son now with my daughter

I came here for the first time today during lunch. The restaurant is very clean and the servers are very attentive. I ordered the orange peel chicken and it was delicious. The lunch special served during the day includes an eggroll and cream cheese wonton along with egg drop soup or sweet-and-sour soup. I definitely will come back again for dinner to try out other options. Keep up the great work!

Got an order to go. We tried a bunch of different dishes and enjoyed all of them. We got the combo fried rice, good. The beef lo mein, good. Sesame chicken, good. Lemon chicken, good. Happy with all of it!

Food is always delicious at big buddah. Friendly staff, reasonably priced food. We order extra food to take home.

I have been eating at this restaurant for years at least once or twice a month. We continue to return to the restaurant due to the quality of food, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff and management. We have had absolutely no issues and enjoy the different foods. I have tried other Chinese and Asian foods but keep returning to Big Buddha. The Ambiance is very comforting with an Asian flavor. Originally from the east coast we have not been able to find such an outstanding restaurant. Another tribute of the store is the feeling of friendliness. We just cannot say enough positives about this place.

The food and service are A++ always so good. The honey walnut shrimp and/or chicken is scrumptious. And the service is excellent. They really care about the food and the ambiance is nice. Many items are original from China and just beautiful.

Most Horrible Chinese place I've ever ate at ,plus super expensive for absolutely not enough food. I got orange chicken that plate had more chicken skin than meat I also got broccoli and beef again more broccoli and carrots than meat like what am I vegetarian. Don't get me started with the chow mein that thing tasted like straight up just garlic . Don't spend ur money not worth the 4 stars that they have

We recently moved from Los Angeles to Arizona. We haven't been able to find any authentic Chinese (Taiwanese) food, but so far this is a great place. We have ordered delivery from this restaurant 4x now. The food is actually pretty good compared to other local Chinese restaurants. Their Mongolian beef was a big hit with my family. They crispy the beef first and it's a delight. Their orange peel chicken was surprisingly tasty! I absolutely recommend giving this restaurant a try! They also give generous portions compared to others. On a final note to the restaurant I would suggest more secured packaging for delivery orders. This is my biggest pet peeve

It was pretty good. The chicken eggrolls are amazing. I didn't find anything that we were in love with, but it's not bad and the people are very nice.

Food always good here. We have been several times in the past years, always excellent service & good atmosphere

My mom and I weren't sure what we wanted and I found this place. We were so satisfied with everything. The service was quick and the waiter was friendly. The food was superb. Brought back memories of my favorite Chinese restaurant at a kid. The atmosphere is very welcoming. recommend this place. We will be returning w more family members.

I will say, the service is amazing and my food is always ready in time! However, the last time I ordered fried rice, it was a little off and contained way too many sprouts. But I still loved my sliced beef!

the "crab puff" has no trace of crab inside of them, under filled with cream cheese. $7.95 way overpriced for that. The pile next to the "crab puff" that I've provided is the sesame chicken. I am not sure what type of meat product they're using, but chicken should not shred like that in your mouth with hard texture. gross. waste of $30

Amazing food and service. Food is one point. Will not disappoint. We had an incredible dining experience here. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was charming."

Tried again. We are done. So inconsistent. We ordered sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls and yang chow fried rice. Chicken was so dry even with the sauce. The shrimp in fried rice was slimy and the egg rolls were soggy not crunchy. $40 down the drain. Not sure how they have a 4 star rating. Bummer birthday dinner.

This place used to be really tasty and it seems they are dropping the ball big time. I ordered sesame chicken and most of the pieces were over cooked and hard to eat but tasted good, the teriyaki chicken smelled good and looked juicy and then once I took a bite it was super dry and had not much flavor, the sweet and sour sauce had way to much ginger flavor that I couldn't even eat the sweet and sour sauce. The crab puffs were okay but you could tell they use a lot of cream cheese. I don't know if I will continue to come back here.