Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food LLC

Parking is almost none. Dine in available but I noticed alot of people were picking up their orders. Ordered chicken wings and shrimp combo . The shrimps was huge and tasty. Beans and ground beef was too sweet for me but had a nice favor. Macaroni and cheese was dry . Chicken wings and shrimps had a nice crunch .

I had The Big Greedy combo. The food was good, not too salty. The batter was thick and crispy, but chicken wings were a bit rubbery. The fish and tenders are my favorite. The mac n cheese and the collards are fire. The sweet and sour sauce had a bit too much peppers and seeds in it for me, but the hot sauce has a great flavor. The purple kool-aid was really good as well. Parking is tight and limited in front of the restaurant, but they had great TVs inside and had football playing while I waited.

Food was good, very tasty. I ordered greens but was given mac-N-cheese. Not sure what happened there. They were out of beans as well. Prices are a little high, but they were well organized and very busy.

I was excited to try this place based on the reviews but I dont know what the hell I got. I ordered the Chicken egg rolls and fish combo. My girl ate the egg rolls and they tasted like old grease. After an hour, it caused her to have a stomach ache. The next morning she was in the bathroom sick. As I was eating my fish, there was a slimy stringy thing that was sticking out of when i would pull the fish apart. When i went to pulled on the string, it was wrapped around the whole fish and bundled up in the back, like a worm. Im not going to say it was a worm but it was unsettling enough to throw everything out. I know fish have parasites but the quality of this fish is questionable.

tried their wings, collard greens, mac & cheese, and cornbread to compare flavors, and here’s my take: The wings were the best part well seasoned, good size, and cooked right with a nice peppery flavor. I’d definitely say the chicken was solid. The mac & cheese was decent but very basic. Tastes like a simple baked mac with salt and pepper, nothing extra or layered, but not bad. The collard greens weren’t for me. They tasted more like chard than collards, very plain, and didn’t have that slow-cooked, seasoned flavor I’m used to with soul food. Maybe could have done with some bouillon or vinegar, honestly I had to spit it out and as well as the other people I gave it to. Very Bitter. Felt more steamed than simmered. Cornbread was good,fluffy and lightly sweet, maybe with a hint of vanilla. Overall: Chicken good, mac okay, cornbread fine, greens missed the mark. Not terrible, but definitely not that good, prob would put it half star over Mississippi Bank head.

The food was good I enjoyed the chicken tenders and the shrimp not so much to fish don't really like catfish the presentation was great the quantity could feed at least 3 to 4 people with the Big plate. And the atmosphere was absolutely nice TVs and music. And for this day and time the prices we're reasonable I would definitely go there again.

My son took me to the restaurant. He usually eats at their food truck. Good people good good and that cantaloupe juice was delicious. I don't even like cantaloupe.

I’ve never physically been here before, as I always just order it to my house. Sorry for the UK language but the food bangs. It’s on point. It’s so good. I can only eat it when I’m not doing anything later because it’s straight blackout. Next thing I hear is the birds the next morning. Mac and cheese is so good the beans are amazing the flavour. Them prawns wings too. I have to fight my girlfriend for them.

When it comes to food places I'm extremely critical from service, environment, to food. The service was FANTASTIC the young lady behind the counter was knowledgeable, helpful, and her upsell of cornbread and banana pudding were chefs kiss. I listened to her greet and help multiple people that came in as the dinner rush started all treated with respect and such good customer service! Even the help that popped out from the back to help bring the line down was great! The inside was extremely clean and I really loved the branding all over. The food!!!!!!!! Whew! The greens were flavorful and cooked to perfection! I'm not a big carrot fan but I didn't mind the couple I had. The macaroni was cheesy and creamy. The jumbo shrimp were jumbo and juicy! Truly the food could have been mid and I still would have given 5 stars off customer service alone. Everything 10/10

This place was soooo good! I got the two fish filets with mac and cheese and gravy and rice. My husband got the chicken wings and fish filet with mac and cheese and fries. The fish was really good and crispy, a tiny bit on the salty side but not overload, still very delicious. 4.5/5 the chicken wings were also very flavorful, crispy and juicy. 5/5 the mac and cheese was verry good but it was cold when it came out 4/5 Rice and gravy 3/5 The fries 4/5 There wasn't a lot of drink options which I feel was the only downside. The ambiance definitely added to the experience, there was good music, it was clean and the employees were nice. The presentation of the food was good too, it was packed neatly. Overall great experience :)

Gravy and rice: (4/5) This was super flavorful, some of the rice was little hard. Greens: (4/5) A little bitter in my opinion, but still tasty. I actually enjoyed them more as leftovers the day after as the flavors were enhanced. Chicken tenders: (4/5) These were just OK in my opinion. The wings are way better. Catfish nuggets: (4/5) These had a great crunch and were cooked perfectly. Wish there were a little more as they're super small. Ordered these since they were out of the fish fillet.

After years of following the food truck on social media, I finally made it to their new brick-and-mortar spot on 54th, just off Euclid. No photo could prepare you for how much flavor they pack into every bite. I ordered the two-protein combo with chicken wings, fried fish, greens, and fries. It was more than I could finish in one sitting, so half came home with me. I definitely recommend dining in to really enjoy how crisp the breading is. The space itself is clean, simple, and welcoming. It feels like a place built by and for the community. Now that I know they're so close, I'll definitely be coming back.

While I have met the owners before, great couple by the way, the service I experienced from their staff during the four visits I made in 2023 only progressively became worse as the owners were less and less present each time. The food is of good quality for what it is, fast food, but it leans overly salty for my taste, and the pricing feels high for the portions. The drinks are the highlight, my mom loved the melon drink, and the blue drink I tried was unique and memorable, but good beverages alone do not outweigh the overall experience. The core issue is customer service. This is a family run business, and while I respect the owners' hard work, the sisters who work the truck have been passive aggressive, unwelcoming, and dismissive. On two occasions, once at the downtown gas station location and again at the North Park lot, the interactions were so unpleasant that they overshadowed the food entirely. Because I know the owners and the work they have put in, I will not give a 1 star review, but I cannot overlook how consistently poor the service has been. For those ordering pickup, the food may still be worth trying since interaction with staff is minimal. However, for me, the combination of salty food, high prices, and unfriendly service means I cannot recommend this place or see myself returning.

Our food was very tasty. The portions were a little small, My husband enjoyed his catfish. The greens were delicious as well. Yes, I would recommend this place. I drove by once when they were closed, need to memorize their hours. Parking is a bit tight, but overall it was a good experience.

Absolutely Love The Food Here! I've Only Gotten The Catfish Filets and Nuggets with Greens, Yams or Mac. 10/10 and Their Koolaid, Lemonade and Iced Tea Are Fire. I Just Wished They Were Opened A Bit Later

Amazing food as always, come try chef Buddha and they'll have you coming back like myself! I hope nothing but the best and they're always helping the community.

They messed up my order, and instead of just fixing it, the staff decided to team up like it was a group project to convince me I was the problem. No yelling, just that sarcastic, side-eye energy that says, "We'd rather gaslight you than do our jobs." If you enjoy being tag-teamed by employees who can't admit a simple mistake, you'll love it here. Professionalism is optional, apparently--and no one on shift opted in....

Highly recommend this place for really good soul food. I came on a Friday night and was able to put my order in immediately, and they bought the food out within 15 minutes. The fish was so flaky and the greens were perfectly salted. I really enjoyed the Shrimp as well, and can hardly wait to come back to try more of their dishes. I wish there was more spicy ness to the seasoning but I also have a high tolerance The kindest and friendliest servers ever! Highly recommend if you ever see their trucks! Through Instagram says they have not opened their storefront yet, but I can only imagine how popular and busy they will be once they open

The customer service is great, your order is cooked to serve so the quality of the food is excellent, I hope they continue to provide the same service

Deserves MORE than 5 stars. i busted, had a foodgasm. Made with love. Food coma came and had the best nap of my life. THANK YOU

Order from Chef Buddha for the election night watching dinner. I love that they have the online ordering because it's convenient, quick, and secure. My order would be ready in 20 minutes and so I got there at 25 minutes. They verified my ID and my order and they gave it to me right away. It was still warm in the bag held three individual combo boxes. We ordered: 1 five wing combo with collard greens and candied yams, 1 five wing combo with potato salad and collard greens, and 1 two meat options (3 shrimp & 3 wings) combo with collard greens and candied yams. Everything was great. The potato salad is a bit on the mustardy and vinegar side, so some may not appreciate that part. This visit the candied yams were really well done. The collards were decent, tender but not as flavorful as other times we have ordered; still delicious. Overall, Chef Budda is YUMMY Soul Food and when you want it, they have it!!!

I must say that unfortunately this will probably be my last time patronizing this place. I get that this is a family owned restaurant, but the young lady (whom I'm assuming is Lilly) that sometimes works the front is just kind of standoffish and off-putting, and always has this surly attitude, and she was like this even when they used to park the food truck at CVS. Anyways, let's talk pricing and what you get for what you pay for, which is the MAIN issue at hand. To spend $30 for take-out in a cardboard box is insane. One catfish filet (that's always undercooked to where the breading falls off of half of it) where they never remove the bloodline (silver strip) so it always tastes funny, 3 party wings, 2 sides, and a cornbread muffin is hardly worth $30, and I don't mind spending on food, but to pay sit-down prices at a fast food spot is absurd. I hate to do it but I will either go to Surf & Soul or continue to drive to Felix's for my soul food fix. Oh, and instead of replying to every unfavorable post being argumentative and asking people for the time/date so you guys can check the camera, maybe try taking your customers' constructive criticism into account because that type of attitude will make you lose customers FASSST!

I tried the truck while I was visiting San Diego. They happened to be parked in the street, alongside a CVS. The food was pretty good. Although a little salty. I had the chicken wings x 3 & shrimp x 3. I got potato salad, greens, and mac & cheese. For the sauce, I believe I had some sort of cajun ranch. Overall, the food was pretty good. Again, just everything was just a tad salty even down to the sides of mac & the greens. Wish there was some sort of heat on the protein. Hot sauce would have been easy, but it would add even more unneeded sodium. All things considered, I would probably return if in the area.

I've been meaning to try this place for awhile and finally did. I ordered combo #1 which was 5 piece of fried chicken and two sides. I got Mac and cheese and fries. All delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. It's located in front of the parking lot at CVS so plenty of parking although technically I think you're supposed to park on the street which was easy to find. I would definitely recommend!

The food had flavor & it was my first time trying it. The service was good as well it does get really crowded but overall worth the wait

10/10 the food is absolutely divine, who cares about the price, it's not like you're paying for it or anything. The service is so cool, and the wait times are totally reasonable, because who doesn't love waiting for their food. The shrimp is, like, perfection, and the yams and Mac are so good you'll want more, but don't worry, there's no ambiance, just the thrill of parking lot pimping. Wouldn't it be amazing if they opened a restaurant someday, so you could sit and eat their amazing food.

The food exceeded our expectations! We ordered the fish fillets, which were incredibly crisp and well-seasoned. We also ordered the Mac and Cheese, red beans and rice, the collard greens and the creamy mushrooms with rice special. Everything was mouthwatering! The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the soulful music playing in the background made the experience even more enjoyable. Definitely coming back!

I was super excited to try this restaurant, because I wanted some fried fish and greens. Because my favorite spot. Surf and Soul was sold out for Friday. I was shocked when saw the catfish, it was terrible. L[ked like the oil was dirty and the pieces were por quality too. The greens were Ok. The read beans snd rice was disappointing

This is a decent food truck establishment for my first time...visiting it! It had a lot of customers coming by & that is why I decided to the business. It is a little pricey and the yams are a little too sweet for me. I would get the glory greens...next time. The ambiance was clean...will see, what happens the next time. I decide to visit. ‍

Not as good as the advertising. We will not be back because it took 30 minutes, turkey greens with no turkey. The ch

They honestly serve the best soul food in San Diego. I can't wait until they get a brick and mortar location bcuz I will definitely be there about once or twice or even more a week. The catfish and sweet potatoes are my favorite things to get.

I was in town and looking for food before a concert and was intrigued by Chef Buddhas immediately as we don't have many soul food options in OC! I got the combo with shrimp and a fish filet, with potato salad and collard greens. Hubby got the wings and tenders with Mac and cheese and fries. To start off, the batter they use is insanely good. Super crispy with a lot of flavor and just beautifully deep fried. The shrimp was soooo good and I'd definitely do a shrimp only combo if I ever have the chance to come back. The tartar sauce that comes with it was the best! So Smokey and full of goodness. The potato salad was really good and perfectly creamy and tart. The collard greens were okay to me, maybe a bit overly smokey. The Mac and cheese was average and the fries also average. The entree mains were definitely the stars. Highly recommend to get that soul food fix!

I'm calling the cops, they have to have somebody grandma locked up back there cheffing up these plates. Food tastes waaaay too good. I got the Greedy sampler plate and everything was hittin'. I will definitely be back, new favorite food spot in SD. I will say their mango refresher needed another layer, maybe some cranberry juice or something....but other than that 10/10.

I've been wanting to try this food truck because the menu looked delicious! I ordered the chicken wings, Mac and cheese and Cajun fries with the Cajun ranch. I ordered this from Uber eats (yes, you can get this delivered!) because the heat was making me too lazy. The food arrived super fresh and hot. I wish there was a little more spice to the Cajun fries but everything was tasty. Love the Mac and cheese!

Had Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food for the first time today. Presentation was great. I had the Chicken, catfish, collards with smoked turkey meat, and Mac. Everything was 10/10! They sho nuff know their way around a kitchen! Give them a try y'all! ‍

good food , rude security came in the building yelling at me to move my car, the car wasn't even mine he never apologized and called me a bitch . as a young student I felt so unsafe. great food but needs better service , I won't be coming back because this is the second encounter I had of a person being rude asf in the environment .

I was really looking forward to trying this spot after seeing so many great reviews and pictures on social media. I ordered a variety of items for the whole family: * Filet and shrimp combo with mac & cheese and greens * Tenders combo with baked beans and mac & cheese * Catfish nuggets with dirty mac & cheese and baked beans * Extra sides: potato salad and yams What I liked: * The catfish and catfish nuggets were definitely the highlight--well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. * The melon juice was super refreshing and really hit the spot. * The potato salad was good overall, though a bit too heavy on the sweet relish for my taste. What didn't work for me: * The mac & cheese was just okay. I personally prefer baked mac with large elbow noodles, so the small elbows threw it off for me. * The shrimp was fried in a corn meal batter that tasted more suited for fish, and everything--fish, chicken, and shrimp--tasted like it was cooked in the same oil (or the oil needed changing). * The chicken was average. * The greens were bitter. * Baked beans were sweet and lacked any meat or smokiness. * The yams had a strange flavor and unfortunately were inedible. * I didn't get a chance to try the dirty mac, so I can't comment on that. Overall, I had high expectations based on the buzz online, but the experience just didn't live up to the hype. I wouldn't return. Service was GREAT! Parking is HORRIBLE.

The Mac and greens were over salted. The fried chicken was mediocre. I was really disappointed. The price is absolutely insane and on top of that they are charging an extra $1 for using a card or Apple Pay. 5 chicken wings is not enough for the price I'm still hungry. This is the worst soul food I've had.

Food was cold and nasty. Very expensive for food I threw away. Plus the service was rude and unwelcoming. Avoid at all cost

This place is very tasty. Best Mac and cheese you can get, shrimp rolls, fried shrimp, fried fish, collard greens, and kool aid are my usuals. So glad they got a brick and mortar and can't wait to swing by. Some items can be a little on the salty side, which I say with love , so if you are salt sensitive keep that in mind. Service is excellent very kind and familiar.

I went to the food truck on my lunch I traveled about 25 mins to get to this food truck just to be disappointed first of the customer service was off I thought they were selling sex the way these Asian females acted not professional at all but then the food here's u go the food too salty and over seasoned referring to the fried chicken cat fish and shrimp good part about it was it was juicy not dry then the sides of my family meal best one were the baked beans the rest bland no taste and on top of it all she forgot my yams she thought I was trying flirt when I said can I try ur yams please swear she had to of because then she went on to say how much u gonna give me and clearly I wanted yams because it's on the menu right anyways a brotha Is disappointed still support my black owned business u can see from my photos I can't even finish this food

Chef Budda always hits the spot!!! They've got great portions for their sides plus the main dishes that will leave you full and satisfied. I ordered the Mac & Cheese, Greens, and some Wings. What makes them great is the way they cook their food. Their wings are crispy and juicy and their blend of seasonings with every dish is just truly unique. It always gives me that 'home cooked meal after Church on a Sunday' vibe. I believe that's why I keep coming back! Thank you Lily and team for serving your delicious meals at the Foodie Feast today! These ladies (and Chef Budda) are all working on a truck so give them a little grace (aka be patient) when you make larger orders on the spot or simply choose the option to order ahead. Greatness can't be rushed y'all!

Food Was unable to eat any but menu looked amazing! Service Pros I called and texted number to find truck was not in usual place. I did not know it was a truck as I only searched for address and GPS. Outside location near CVS off University was probably a good area. Not too busy or crowded. Cons When I called the number, took 3 tries and a text for a response. I was informed to check social media for updated location schedule. 2 stars because I do not have their social media and would not have known about schedule. I drove from far with 6 people, 2 cars, to eat here and was unable to because truck was somewhere else. We even drove to Balboa park where the person on the call said they were. Must have not been in our cards!

Just came upon this place. I really wanted to try out some soul food. Let me tell Chef Buddha, does not disappoint. Let me tell you it is worth the price. I got 2 huge catfish and 2 8oz sides and an amazing melon refresher for 32 dollars. It was pricey but it was super awesome. It tasted like someone's grandma was cooking. The candied yams, and Mac and Cheese are phenomenal. It was packed and we got there 15 minutes before closing and the lady behind the register was super friendly

I was visiting San Diego and was torn between multiple food options in the city. As I headed to a restaurant that I decided on, I passed by this food truck that caught my eye. The girl at the window informed me as I walked up that they were pretty much out of most of the items that I told her I was interested in, but she would see what she could do. Immediately she was able to make a miracle happen and I was able to order the shrimp, collards, mac, and jumbo shrimp. As I waited I was offered drinks and was able to listen to the music being played by the truck, sending west coast vibes through the air. While my food was being prepared, other people walked up and reluctantly left because the truck was out of food. I knew that the food must be amazing if they ran out. My suspicions were correct when I got back to my car, as everything was seasoned to perfection and a hearty serving of all portions were given. If you visit San Diego, RUN don't walk to this place, because if they run out of food, that goes to show you how high in demand they are! My favorite part of the visit was the staff. By far you can tell that they are extremely close knit, to the point that If they aren't family, I would be surprised. You can feel the love for each other as they work around one another to provide an excellent experience for each customer. Cheers to you guys!

After seeing this place pop up on Instagram, I gave it a follow to figure out where I could get a taste! It's a food truck that pulls up to various spots through out the week and the schedule is posted regularly on Instagram. They are frequently at the Pure Project in Bankers Hill. I got the shrimp and fish combo and my husband got the chicken tenders. It comes with two sides. I chose the mac and potato salad, while my husband got the beans and fries. They unfortunately didn't have the yams but we were pretty happy with what we got! The sides were the standouts. Surprisingly- the favorite was the beans! The fried items seem coated in cornmeal or have that grainy consistency. I wasn't expecting that for some reason but it was good. Overall, some pretty tasty comfort food!

It is absolutely satisfying. This was my first time here, and I got the 5 wing meal with collard greens and rice and gravy. The wings and drumsticks were delicious and had a good amount of crisp and flavor. I paired it with the Cajun ranch sauce, and it was phenomenal. The collard greens were interesting to me since I've never had it before. I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of it. Maybe it was just me, but it tasted very salty. The rice and gravy was pretty decent, but I wish it had more gravy. I will go back to try different sides and try the fish and shrimp next time. Also, the workers were really friendly.

Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food I must say this was my first time trying them yesterday at a pop up at Mt Miguel High School and I'm giving my plate a 10/10 & I most definitely will try again!!!! Some in the line were saying their Mac & Cheese was a for sure hit and I must say that it definitely was worth the wait for that!!!! Next time I'm trying the Wings & those candied yams!!! Anybody ever had them before? Super Bomb huh!!! Here's a link to their website it shows their menu and their scheduled days and locations where they'll be and you can order online or call and place an order as well oh and they do catering and you can rent their food truck for a catering as well!!! https://www.chefbuddablasiansoulfood.com/

I can't believe I've been sleeping on Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food for this long. I stopped and got the big greedy special to take with me to the brewery other week. Oh my god, everything was so good. I cannot wait until the new brick and mortar opens up so I can enjoy this sitting down!

This review is specifically about the service , as I was never able to taste the food I ordered. Placed an online prepaid order for some wings and a few sides early in the morning, for pick up later that evening with an option to select a time. Spent a little over $50. Later that evening , call the truck to let them know I'm on my way (as a courtesy , as there was nowhere on the site telling me to do this ) I get there, explain why I'm there , after 10 minutes of the cook and the cashier going back and forth with each other - the cashier proceeds to scold me in front of the other 20 customers about, how the orders are made to order and mine wasn't ready. I prepaid for my order and put the time I would be there , so I wasn't too sure where their attitude was coming from or how I had messed up . Trying to be agreeable and non confrontational, I asked if I could just pick up my food the next day (i was on a time crunch , this was food for a party I was hosting that had started 30 min prior, but I didnt even mention any of this ) The cashier was SO bothered by me that she made the executive decision to refund me rather than just letting me pick up my order the next day lol. It was almost as if she was refusing my service for no other reason other than just because she could. The next day I sent in some feedback , and never got a reply. I have been to many soul food restaurants, as well as with family and friends who prepare it in their homes . HOSPITALITY and SERVICE are such an intricate part of the soul food experience. With competition like Mama Greens and Surf and Soul you can literally FEEL the love and warmth when you patronize these businesses. I would encourage this company to get onboard and work on your service JUST as hard as you work on those catchy menu items ; otherwise it's giving gentrified soul and that's not really good for the culture.

This was outside by my leasing office this was my first time trying this food spot out. Definitely good customers service the staff were amazing and food and drinks were soo great I will be going back and definitely recommend trying it out if you haven't thank you!

We heard great things and was looking forward to trying. It was okay. We ordered shrimp and wings. My husband nor I could put our finger on it, but it almost tasted like both had been fried in the same grease as fish. Idk, but the flavor was lacking. We ordered online (loved the convenience) and picked up just before they closed, so maybe it was just the end of the day batch. We're glad we tried, but wouldn't go back.

Food is EXCELLENT! Collard greens and Mac are on point. I have had several big back orders from this establishment and I've NEVER been disappointed. Keep doing an amazing job!

Um, wow! The mouthwatering pictures I've continuously scrolled through of Chef Buddha Soul Food does align with the deliciousness of their food! I attempted to visit when they are Downtown but couldn't seem to catch them, so you could imagine the excitement when they were a vendor at the SD Pride Festival! They had a real display of their creations at the table and focus on a few select but staple soul foods like chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, etc. I was sharing with a friend that couldn't eat chicken, so we opted for their fried cauliflower instead and the mac and cheese as the side. The mac wasn't as creamy as I wanted for a Mac and cheese, but it was well seasoned and went great with some drops of hot sauce. I loved the batter on the cauliflower and I assumed that the chicken tenders would taste even better. The batter is extremely crunchy and with the cauliflower that tends to make breading soggy, it held up well. Hopefully I can catch them again because I am liking what I've tried so far!

Seafood seasoned well, but catfish had a fishy aftertaste I've cooked it myself and never had that issue. Yams were not cooked down enough, they were still hard. I guess this place just isn't for me, maybe you have to get the food and eat right from the truck vs getting it delivered.

Okay, so this was technically my second time trying Chef Budda. The first time was at a foodie event in Del Mar about two years ago, and at that time i think they were still getting the hang of it because our chicken had come out burnt. But they have truly redeemed themselves and got it down now. I got the shrimp plate with the potato salad and collard greens. The shrimp was still crunchy even after the box had been closed for a while. Which, if you know, you know. They were a great size and were not small. The potato salad was also good as it tasted fresh. I was pretty impressed with the food, the portion sizes are pretty good and everything was tasty. I'm happy to see the growth and that this family run business is doing well.

The winner of today's meal was definitely the Mac n cheese. The shrimp and chicken were okay I didn't think it was anything special. Potatoe salad I didn't like but my husband did. I really enjoyed the cantaloupe juice , super refreshing but feels like I barely got any since there was so much ice.