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JapaneseEast End Theatre District
Chocolate Buddha
- 4.41.8k reviews
- Closed now
Japanese restaurant at Federation Square serving ramen, sushi, rice dishes and bento in a communal dining room.
Quick answers
Chocolate Buddha in short
When is Chocolate Buddha open?
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sun 11:45 AM–9 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Chocolate Buddha?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Chocolate Buddha indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Chocolate Buddha good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Chocolate Buddha cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Chocolate Buddha?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Chocolate Buddha?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Chocolate Buddha?
Federation Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is Chocolate Buddha wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens Wed 12 pm.
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday11:45 AM–9 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- 11:45 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 11:45 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 11:45 AM–9 PM
- saturday
- 11:45 AM–9 PM
- sundayToday
- 11:45 AM–9 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Chocolate Buddha
- 2 Fed Square · 1 min
- 3 Taxi Kitchen · 1 min
- 4 Under The Clocks (Flinders Station) · 2 min
- 5 Young and Jacksons · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- Bento boxes
- Sushi train
- Ramen
- Korean fried chicken
What people say
- People like:
- Vegan and gluten-free options, bento boxes, sushi train
Around East End Theatre District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Fed SquareLandmark · 1 min walk
Taxi KitchenModern Australian · 1 min walk
Under The Clocks (Flinders Station)Landmark · 2 min walk
Good nowYoung and JacksonsPub · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.