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. read more

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Have been here several times in the last year! The food is always consistent and service is always good! We started with the pork gyoza which were very good! I usually order the Butter Chicken but decided to try the Chipotle Chicken enchilada! OMG was it delicious! The rice was a nice side! The flavor of the enchilada was incredible! So good! I was full after eating half of it but managed to clean my plate! My wife ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp and thoroughly enjoyed it! Sat outside on a beautiful night! read more

The Smokin' Buddha - Chipotle Chicken enchilada with rice! - Indian Near Me - Port Colborne, Ontario

This was our second time we loved our meals, my husband tried the Mongolian beef dish and I had the Thai chicken salad. Both great dishes, service was great attentive and always smiling Although they had another table of demanding customers the staff were still smiling and going with the flow during a busy dinner service. Thanks for a good night Bonfield Family read more

Great food and very friendly service the owners really care about their customers Love all their delicious food

Food consistently good. Many different palettes to satisfy. Service, friendly and down to earth. In the winter, it's a small, cozy room filled with delicious smelling food and good music. In the summertime, a large outdoor patio facing the welland canal. You can watch ships and boats travel under Bridge 21. There's a large garage door that opens, so you can sit inside, out of the sun but still feel the summer breeze. It's great! You gotta eat here! read more

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You find the Smokin' Budda where the Friendship bike trail enters Port Colborne. It's an old train station and very bike friendly. Bike racks and a bike fix it station with some tools and a pump for your tires. After our bike ride from the Peace Bridge the Smokin' Budda is the perfect place to stop for a drink and a bite. From the specials menu we decided to share the last serving of Szechuan dumplings and a serving of Veggie Samosa. The 6 dumplings were topped with sambal, to give it a nice spicy bite, and some scallion rings. A really great appetizer. The samosa's were nice too, filled with potatoes, peas, onions, chilly and Indian spice. It came with a soy dipping sauce. Of course you have to stay hydrated, some enjoyed a Beau's Lug Lite, a very nice and crisp pilsener. We were ready for our ride back to Buffalo! We will be back there. read more

June 15, 2023 A great dinner as always. Crab Rangoon, Butter Chicken and Korean Noodles with Beef. read more

The Smokin' Buddha - Tonight we started with our must have, Crab Rangoon appetizer (pictured) also Butter Chicken and Korean noodles with beef. - Indian Near Me - Port Colborne, Ontario

Oh man where has this place been all my life?! I can't wait to go try it again once the weather gets nice because it looks like they have a fantastic patio too! We were stupid and didn't make a reservation so we did get stuck at a tiny table, not a huge deal for me but my hubby is a big dude and he felt like he was in the way of the servers trying to get to other tables. But like I said, our fault for not calling ahead - will know for next time. The food - we had crab puffs for an appetizer. They were not at all what we were expecting but they were dynamite! So much so that I forgot to snap a pic until there wasn't a single bite left. Oops! Dinner-hubby had the jerk chicken bowl, when my food came he said he was bummed he didn't order what I got but then he didn't leave a single scrap left in his bowl. So I say that was a winner! I tried the coleslaw out of his bowl and it was delicious (and I am a picky bitch about coleslaw!). The plantain chips were fresh and delicious too (also see my note below about not liking bananas)! I had the Thai curry peanut dish with shrimp. Oh. My. God. Just enough heat on it that I had to ask for extra napkins for the impending nose-run. But not so much that I didn't thoroughly enjoy it nor was I left with heartburn later so that alone is a win! But the flavours, om nom nom nom. Get in ma belly! Absolutely delicious! I was thankful to have leftovers to bring home. Now if I can keep hubs away from them until I'm ready I'll be laughing! Dessert! Creme Brulee is always my go to but was told I had to try their banana dessert. I don't particularly like bananas so I wasnt too sad when they'd run out. Back to my old faithful and hubby had a lava cake that he devoured. Pics of everything except our app, as explained above! read more

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Great food. Great environment. Never disappointed. The Thai chicken salad is amazing.

Delicious food Great friendly service Casual atmosphere An eclectic menu served by the most friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend it! read more

We've frequented the restaurant since it opened and always thought it was great. However, yesterday they dropped the ball. We ordered takeout for six. The portions were about 2/3 the usual and items such as the Tofo and green beans were way over cooked and could have been a day old. I had the receptionist repeat the order when I called, and the still added mushrooms in one dish and kept the green onion another, when asked not to do so. The flavours were good though. read more

Absolutely love this place. The food is quality and the flavours are not only well developed - the experience is consistent every single time, whether it's dine in or take out! Highly recommend this gem in Port Colborne. read more

So, I was a little put off the first time we went, because it was a Friday, and we had just arrived in town for vacation, and they didn't have any openings until later, (even though there were tables available) but we decided to give it another try a few nights later, and we are so thankful we did! (We called ahead this time!) We went for date night during our family vacation, while the kids were hanging with grandma and grandpa. We got local beers and a few appetizers. The spring rolls were definitely the way to go! They have a great mix of dishes, from Thai and Indian to Mexican specials. My husband got the Chicken Vindaloo which was good, and quite spicy, but the chicken was on the dry side. I got the Beef Bulgogi which was absolutely delicious (add the Kimchee and Egg, it is worth it!) For dessert, I got their special, which was lavender creme brûlée, which was delicious, a great brûlée top, with a good hint of lavender, but not overwhelming. I totally recommend this place for anyone who likes foods from around the world! read more

There is no air conditioning in the summer inside or outside of this restaurant. The tables are close together and there is no room for private conversation or time to feel like you're welcome to stay a little longer than just while you eat. read more

The food was really amazing. From the time we walked in we could smell the spices. It is very informal and the variety of options was right Up our alley. Our server was attentive and responsive but not intrusive. Some food is spicy, so the server helped us decide what would suit us best. And she was right. Large portions for appetizers too. We will definitely return and recommend. read more

I had wanted to try this place for quite some time. My husband and I went last week. What a disappointment. We eat a lot of authentic jerk chicken plates. I could not even say this was jerk cause it wasn't. Shredded chicken with some jerk powder and plantain chips is not jerk. It was flavorless. Jamrock Erie jerk in st Catharines. Now that's jerk! read more

Best place to eat in Port Colborne ! Thoroughly enjoyed every plate of Asian Indian fusion food we tasted there

BOTTOM LINE: An interesting fusion concept definitely worth trying. Although it's listed as an Indian-Thai fusion on Yelp, they do dabble into Korean, Japanese, Indonesian and Mexican influences as well. Now I know what you're thinking - fusion restos like this end up being a confusion of sorts, but I would say this is a solid choice in the hood. The space itself is fairly small though it's attached to a larger building. Resos are recommended. They have a "bar" area, with 2 seats, so JFYI. They also have an open kitchen, so this places smells really good when you enter. I found the service good. My DC and I started with the BANGKOK FISH CAKES, which were fairly hefty and a good kick to them. The BUTTER CHICKEN, I felt, was fairly standard; perhaps, a bit too "tomato-ey" to me. A definite highlight was their NASI GORENG, and Indonesian rice bowl with smoked meats and shrimps. On the way out, we ordered some ANTIJITOS, which made for a good snack later. Finally, I was hanging out that bar waiting for our table to be served and was chatting with one of the staff who recommended, but we forgot to order, an off-menu item of kimchi and other pickled goods. read more

Stopped here for a some small appetizers before hopping into a ship in the canal. This place has a nice interior decoration along with outdoor sitting. Pretty busy when my coworker and I arrived, but service was great. Ordered the Avacotta Dip and Bangkok Fish Cakes, the dip was good and the fish cakes was a little bit sweet. Next time will try their main dishes (curries and favorites). read more

The Smokin' Buddha - Avacotta Dips - Indian Near Me - Port Colborne, Ontario

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Wonderful place with amazing food, ambiance and cool decor!!! Loved the service and the menu is excellent. Had the cold sake on a warm summer day, local Brimstone Brewery IPA, appies and curry dishes. Everything is finger licking good!!! Highly recommend it... read more

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I had dinner at The Smokin' Buddha tonight, and it was fantastic. My Grandmother really loved the place, and it is the first time I've been up to our cottage in years, so she wanted to treat us all. The service was great! Our waitress was so nice; it was busy, but she never rushed us. I started with the Samosa...fantastic! The sauce that was with it seemed like a sweet and sour, which I don't normally enjoy; but it went so well with the samosa that I couldn't help myself but keep dipping. I moved on to the Chicken Vindaloo (hope I spelled it right). It was perfectly seasoned and very flavorful. The portions were perfect; I didn't need a nap after dinner, but was SO satisfied. My Grandmother, Mother, and Sisters were all equally pleased with the food, the environment, and the service! As long as this restaurant is open, I'll be coming back every summer; I definitely recommend checking this place out. Sogood read more

Had some pretty much perfect Thai-style drunken noodles when I came here today on a foray over the border. Hadn't been to Canada in 20 years but I'm not waiting another 20 to go back, in part because of this joint. It's very much a fusion menu, which is fun, and almost everything on it looked highly eatable to me. It certainly smelled that way...this is one of those neat little indoor-outdoor spots that can basically remove a wall in nice weather and I sat just inside, close enough to observe the cooking. read more

If you're considering this place in the off season I would recommend either a reservation or patience, the majority of the tables are outside, which suits me fine. Very wide ranging menu with a variety of influences, most from the Asian/Indian regions, but also a generous dose of Mexican as well. Their website gets it right, "global comfort food"..... There also happened to be live music the night we where there, solo guitar player, but very entertaining, hopefully that applies to other nights as well. A decent selection of beverages including the requisite local craft breweries. read more

Smokin' Buddha has really authentic Indian and Thai food fusion selection as well as some really nice local wine pairings. Lovely stop in Port Colborne read more

This was our first time ordering from The Smokin' Buddha, did not disappoint! Pork gyoza and antijito's to start were delightful. We also tried the Thai Yellow Curry, Korean Noodles, chipotle chicken enchilada and Nasi Goreng. Such a variety of international cuisines and all of them were so tasty. This Fusion restaurant is a must try Cannot wait until I order again and try even more items off there impressive menu. read more

This is definitely the crown jewel of Port Colborne restaurants. The food is spectacular and the service is fantastic. Mix that with good prices and generous portions and you'll see why it's always so busy. Highly recommend it! It would compete fiercely in a larger urban setting (unlike most other Port Colborne restaurants). read more

Excellent food, great atmosphere, small and cozy. This place is awesome, lots of vegetarian and vegan options and everything we've had was delicious! read more

Can't believe we've lived here for years and never tried this gem of a place. Everything we had was delicious, and we especially liked the atmosphere. We sat outside on the patio and it was beautiful warm evening. The service was quick considering how busy it was and the staff friendly but professional. We'll be going back and soon I hope! read more

Relatively good meals, I would definitely recommend the the pad Thai which I think is their specialty. The service was slow but very nice. It was also pricy. I'm not going to really recommend this place. But if you are in the mood for Indian this is the best place around. read more

The Smokin' Buddha - This is a photo of the pad Thai dish at the smoking Buddha. - Indian Near Me - Port Colborne, Ontario

Fresh and delicious! Went here after Nickel beach and ordered the Gyoza and veggie Pad Thai. Both were great. They loaded my Pad Thai up with so many vegetables it was amazing. The prices were very reasonable too... comparable to a mall food court, but at a restaurant. Patio was awes read more

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Went here expecting really good food but did not enjoy it. Ordered the mango red curry with shrimp, very little veggies, very little actual mango in there and shrimp were few and very small. Curry sauce tasted so sweet, as if they had added spoons of sugar, no authentic flavour. Waitress suggested I return the meal and try something else so decided to play it safe and had the lamb sliders which was basically greasy lamb patties topped w grilled onions on cold buns, also a disappointment. Not so sure I would recommend this place. read more

Amazing fusion place in Port Colborne. Everything well done. Kim Chi pockets appetizer a must have if you can handle the heat. We ordered the Chimi Changa, Bulgolgi Bowl and Thai Green Curry - all exceptional. Definitely worth a trip. read more

Call ahead limited seating. Loved the incorporation of so many tastes. I loved the Roti, Beef Rendang, Thai chili fish, too many to list. The multi layers of flavors are unforgettable which is why this place was on TV as a must eat place. (you gotta eat here show). It's not much to look at from the outside & has a casual cool garage- like 2 story high ceiling drafty interior. Staff is friendly + helpful with suggestions. read more

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I'll just agree with Everyone else on here, I first tried smokin Buddha at the food truck and was so good I tried everything over the next few weeks. The restaurant is just as good read more

Great little restaurant tucked away in Port Colborne (probably the only great little restaurant in Port). The portions are quite large so be careful when ordering, the mangé trio is enough to fill up on! Great place to go with a group of friends, sure to make everyone happy (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free). read more

I had the Veggie Pad Thai and OH. MY. GOD. It was so good. I've never had pad thai with bamboo shoots in it before and they added a unique flavor that set this dish apart. The ambience is nice; right by the canal and open to the air (heaters are out when it's cold, though, so that's nice.) The service could have been faster but the server was very nice and was also busy training a new server so I can't really complain. The food came out quickly and was just the right temp. I was a bit hesitant about this place because the menu is so eclectic but I was pleasantly surprised. This was also my first meal in Canada as I'm visiting from the US and so far they've set the bar high. read more

Great food here. Imagination is the key to The Smokin Buddha.. The owner Kevin does an outstanding job. He is still connected to his roots and does farmer markets and local food festivals. A must go... Burritos are to die for!!! read more

Great food, local and national draft beers, nice atmosphere. Got the dumplings, and 2 rice bowl dishes for lunch, along with a beer and a coke. Three stars because the bill was nearly $60 after tip, which is way too much to spend on lunch. Here's hoping they offer a lunch menu in the future. read more

We were out for a day trip from Toronto and stumbled across Smokin Budha. It's obviously not hidden to locals because the place was jammed and you need a reservation to eat on the patio on a July weekend. Despite having to eat inside, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The ambiance is great - from the laminated maps in the table to the bicycles hanging from the ceiling. But most important, the food was sublime. We had the bulgogi bowl and the special - tropical shrimp curry. Delicious. Definitely worth a second trip to Port Colborne. read more

My daughter had a hockey tournament game in Port Colborne, and we were looking for a place to eat. Don't be put off by the half of the building with the "For Lease" sign. Go around the other side and you will find a hidden gem. I had the Thai curry, and it was amazing. My daughter ordered three appetizers, and my wife had the Nutty Noodles. All food was of excellent quality. Add to this a great selection of craft beer and friendly service, and this is a "must do." My daughter wanted me to downgrade to 4.5 stars because they did not have the lava cake she wanted for dessert, but I don't think that's fair. read more