Finding good tofu is no mean feat and to be honest I spent quite some time thinking I didn’t like it, when in fact I just hadn’t tasted truly good tofu yet.
Neighbouring the Asian Tea House on Mary Street, the Buddha Bar should be top of your list should you find yourself with a hankering for some good Asian food and a cocktail or two.
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Step inside and the interior is dimly lit with low hanging lanterns and Buddha statues dotted around the place, giving it a relaxing yet authentic oriental feel. Home to a huge range of different cocktails, choices include the Shanghai Kiss, the Lotus Espresso and the Choc’orangetini. Very hard to pick a favourite, let me tell you… best try them all so you can make an informed decision.
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In truth though, it’s the tofu at the Buddha Bar that keeps me going back for more though.
Even non-veggie friends agree that it’s pretty damn tasty here so that should definitely be enough to convince you to give it a go.
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Why is it so good? Maybe it’s the fluffy cloud-like texture when you bite in, maybe it’s the just crispy enough exterior, maybe it’s both. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but trust me it’s good.
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Ideal for all different occasions and there’s loads of room inside so is very social-distancing friendly too. Not bad on the pocket either.
(Header photo: Buddha Bar Facebook page)
