The Laughing Buddha

Starter Platters

Can't decide what to start with? These platters are designed to give you a bit of variety but plenty of quality

Laughing Buddha Platter (Min 2 People)

£9 per person

• Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs

• Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls

• Thai Fishcakes

• Skewered Chicken in Malaysian Peanut Satay Sauce

• Crispy Seaweed

Gourmet Platter (Min 2 People)

£8.50 per person

• Minced King Prawns on Toast

• Honey Glazed Barbecued Spare Ribs

• Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls

• King Prawn Wontons

• Crispy Seaweed

Seafood Platter (Min 2 People)

£9.50 per person

• Crispy King Prawn Rolls

• Salt and Pepper Squid

• Thai Fishcakes

• Minced King Prawns on Toast

• Crispy Seaweed

Vegetarian Platter

£8.50 per person; single orders are welcome

• Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls

• Skewered Vegetarian Mock Chicken in Malaysian

• Peanut Satay Sauce

• Salt and Pepper Crispy Silken Tofu

• Crispy Seaweed

Simply Steaming Dim Sum Platter (Min 2 People)

£8 per person

• Har Kau

• Sui Mae

• Shanghai Pork Pies

• War Tip

Soup

• Wonton Soup5,80 GBP

  King prawn and pork dumplings in a clear broth

• Szechuan Hot and Sour Soup4,90 GBP

  Sweet and spicy infused broth with Chinese roast pork, prawns and mixed vegetables

• Minced Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup4,90 GBP

• Crabmeat and Sweetcorn Soup5,20 GBP

• Seafood and Baby Spinach Soup6,50 GBP

• Three Winter Soup4,90 GBP

  Clear broth with Chinese mushrooms, bamboo shoots and mangetout

• Sweetcorn and Egg Soup4,50 GBP

• Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup4,90 GBP

• Thai Tom Yum Seafood Soup6,80 GBP

  Thailand's most famous spicy and sour soup

• Thai Tom Yum Chicken Soup5,80 GBP

Dim Sum

• Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls4,90 GBP

• Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls4,50 GBP

• Crispy Aromatic Duck Spring Rolls6,50 GBP

• Crispy King Prawn Rolls5,80 GBP

• King Prawn Wontons5,90 GBP

• Curry Samosas4,80 GBP

• Crispy Fun Gor5,20 GBP

  Deep fried pork dumplings

• Grilled War Tip5,80 GBP

  with ginger vinegar, Pork and chive dumplings

• Shanghai Pork Pie4,90 GBP

  Steamed pork and vegetable dumplings

• Har Kau5,20 GBP

  Steamed King Prawns in a white paper wrap

• Sui Mae4,90 GBP

  Steamed pork and king prawn dumplings

Appetisers

• Crispy Seaweed4,50 GBP

  topped with deep fried fish

• King Prawns6,50 GBP

  on Toast with sesame seeds

• Crispy Chicken Balls5,90 GBP

  with Thai Chili Sauce

• Buddha Fishcakes with Thai Chilli Sauce6,80 GBP

  Minced cod fillets with coriander, spring onions and runner beans

• Lobster Tails Sautéed Salt and Pepper Style10,90 GBP

• Lobster Tails10,90 GBP

  In Garlic and Chilli Sauce or Black Bean Sauce

• Chilli Soft Shell Crab11,80 GBP

  Young soft shell crabs marinated with a fine tempura batter, deep fried to a crisp then tossed in salt and chilli pepper

• Buddha Crab Claws8,80 GBP

  Minced king prawns enveloping crab claws in a light crispy breadcrumb

• Chicken Wings in Peking Sauce6,50 GBP

• Thai Style Chicken Wings6,50 GBP

• Chicken in Lettuce Wrap7,90 GBP

  Minced chicken and vegetables topped with toasted vermicelli and served with fresh lettuce and hoi-sin sauce

• Thai Style Chicken in Lettuce Wrap7,90 GBP

• Minced Vegetables in Lettuce Wrap7,90 GBP

• Steamed Scallops8,90 GBP

  Fresh scallops in its shell, with garlic and chilli dressing

• Vietnamese Prawn Crackers3,00 GBP

  Served with dips

• Stuffed Mushrooms7,20 GBP

  Minced king prawns stuffed in mushrooms with garlic and chilli dressing

• Crispy Aromatic Duck

  Served with fresh cucumber, spring onions, pancakes and hoi-sin sauce

  • Quarter9,90 GBP
  • Half19,00 GBP

• Crispy Aromatic Vegetarian Duck

  Marinated soya based "mock" duck deep fried and served with fresh cucumber, spring onions, pancakes and hoi-sin sauce

  • Quarter9,50 GBP
  • Half18,00 GBP

• Crispy Aromatic Lamb10,90 GBP

  Marinated New Zealand Lamb deep fried and shredded, served with cucumber, spring onions, pancakes and hoi-sin sauce

Malaysian Skewers

Meat/Vegetables marinated in Lobo seasoning, grilled and served with a rich piquant Malaysian peanut satay sauce:

• Chicken Fillets6,20 GBP

• Silken Tofu6,00 GBP

• King Prawns8,50 GBP

• Vegetarian "Mock" Chicken6,20 GBP

Salt and Pepper Stye

Ground toasted black peppercorns, bell peppers, onions and fresh chilli, stir fried with:

• Crispy Chicken6,50 GBP

• Spare Ribs7,50 GBP

• Crispy Silken Tofu6,20 GBP

• Chicken Wings6,50 GBP

• King Prawns8,80 GBP

• Squid7,80 GBP

• Vegetarian "Mock" Chicken6,50 GBP

Spare Ribs

• Barbecue Honey Glazed Spare Ribs7,50 GBP

• Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs7,50 GBP

• Peking Style Spare Ribs7,50 GBP

• Thai Style Spare Ribs7,50 GBP

• Szechuan Style Spare Ribs7,50 GBP

Buddha Stir Fries

Please choose an option of meat, seafood or vegetarian, followed by a Sauce Style for it to be cooked in

Meat

• Velveted Chicken Fillets8,50 GBP

  or crispy chicken pieces

• Char Siu Roast Pork8,50 GBP

  or crispy pork

• Garlic Marinated Beef8,50 GBP

• Crispy Shredded Beef9,50 GBP

• Roasted Canton Duck10,50 GBP

• New Zealand Lamb10,80 GBP

  Served on a sizzler

• Fillet Steak12,00 GBP

  Served on a sizzler

• Mixed Meat10,50 GBP

  chicken fillets, roast pork, king prawns

Vegetarian

• Mixed Vegetables8,00 GBP

• Vegetarian Mock Chicken9,00 GBP

• Crispy Silken Tofu8,00 GBP

• Vegetarian Mock Duck9,50 GBP

Seafood

• Sea Champion King Prawns11,00 GBP

• Sea King Scallops11,80 GBP

• Fresh Squid10,50 GBP

• Crispy Fillets of Cod9,50 GBP

• Mixed Seafood12,00 GBP

  king prawns, fresh squid, scallops

Sauce Styles

• Mixed Bell Peppers In Black Bean Sauce

  The powerful savoury flavour of fermented black beans complimented with red and green peppers and garlic. Ask for extra red chillies to give an extra bite

• Sweet and Sour Sauce

  Marinated meat in a light batter, stir fried in this classic sauce

• Yellow Bean Sauce

  Crushed fermented soya beans with toasted cashew nuts

• Black Pepper Sauce

  Freshly ground black pepper is behind this hot sauce with bell peppers and spring onions

• Thai Red Curry

  Thailand's classic red curry with aubergines flavoured with red chillies, lime leaves, sweet basil in a succulent spicy red curry paste with coconut milk cream

• Thai Green Curry

  Thailand's famous green curry with aubergines flavoured with green chillies, lime leaves, sweet basil all in a spicy green curry paste with coconut milk cream

• Buddha Curry

  Rich, mild oriental curry with strong essences of star aniseed and garlic

• Garlic and Chilli Sauce

  Fresh garlic and fresh chilli stir fried together to make a Chinese favourite dish

• Szechuan Style

  A rich spicy and tangy sauce with mixed bell peppers

• Malaysian Peanut Satay Sauce

  Thick and full flavoured satay sauce with a strong hint of spices and peanuts

• Toasted Cashew Nuts

  Whole cashew nuts in a light garlic sauce

• Mangetout and Cashew Nuts

  Toasted cashew nuts with fresh mangetout in a garlic sauce

• Ginger and Spring Onions

  Light, delicate sauce complimented with fresh ginger and spring onions, perfect for any seafood dish

• Seasonal Chinese Greens in Oyster Sauce

  Chinese leaves, broccoli, mange tout and asparagus in a rich oyster sauce

• Asparagus in Garlic and Oyster Sauce

  Asparagus in a delicate garlic and oyster sauce

• Baby Spinach and Sesame Seeds

  Fresh baby spinach in a light garlic sauce

• Pineapple and Pickled Ginger

  Pickled fresh ginger and sweet pineapple in a light sweet sauce

• Kung Po Style

  Tangy sauce with a hint of chillies, cooked with bamboo shoots and toasted cashew nuts

• Peking Style

  Classic, sweet and tangy sauce

Chef Specials

• Duck with Prawn Stuffing12,50 GBP

  Roast Canton Duck with minced King Prawns in garlic oyster sauce or Black Bean sauce

• Mongolian Lamb10,90 GBP

  New Zealand lamb stir fried with bell peppers and bamboo shoots in coconut cream and oriental spices

• Lobster Tails in Garlic and Chilli Sauce or Black Bean Sauce14,50 GBP

• Chilli Soft Shell Crab15,80 GBP

  Young soft shell crabs marinated with a fine tempura batter, deep fried to a crisp then tossed in salt and chilli pepper

• Beijing Chicken9,80 GBP

  Crisp fillet of chicken in tangy spring onion sauce

• Braised Aubergine11,80 GBP

  with Minced King Prawn Stuffing in Garlic Oyster Sauce

• Jar Har Gow11,50 GBP

  Pan fried minced king prawns on a bed of sweet pa k choi in rich oyster sauce

• Sizzling Mixed Seafood with Asparagus in XO Sauce13,60 GBP

  XO sauce is a savoury chilli sauce derived from expensive ingredients such as sundried scallops, shrimps and Chinese golden ham, its value is comparable to XO Champagne Brandy

• Sizzling Garlic Marinated Beef10,50 GBP

  with Asparagus in XO Sauce

• Mapo Tofu

  A highly aromatic dish of bean curds with spicy hot beans in choice of:

  • Seafood12,50 GBP
  • Beef10,50 GBP

• Stir Fried New Zealand Mussels in Thai Green Curry10,90 GBP

• Thai Tom Yum Seafood12,80 GBP

  Thailand's infamous dish made with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, fish sauce and ground chilli peppers

Thai Sweet and Sour

Classic oriental dish with a Thai spicy twist. Choice of:

• Crispy Chicken Fillets9,50 GBP

• Mixed Meat11,50 GBP

• Crispy Pork9,50 GBP

• Crispy King Prawns11,50 GBP

Vegetarian Dishes

please also see Buddha Stir Fries

• Baby Spinach7,50 GBP

  with Toasted Sesame Seeds in Garlic Sauce

• Monks Vegetables8,50 GBP

  Mangetout, tofu, Chinese fingus and baby sweetcorn in a delicate oyster sauce

• Buddha Vegetables8,50 GBP

  Sweet Pak choi, asparagus, Chinese mushrooms, in garlic oyster sauce

• Braised Aubergines in Black Bean Sauce7,80 GBP

• Braised Aubergines in Garlic and Chilli Sauce7,80 GBP

• Three Treasure Mushrooms8,20 GBP

  Shitake, straw mushrooms and button mushrooms medley in oyster sauce

• Sweet Pak Choi in Garlic Sauce8,00 GBP

• Mixed Vegetable Medley in Oyster Sauce8,00 GBP

Rices

These are accompaniments to your main meal or as a complete meal. Unless stated, please choose either black bean sauce, garlic and chilli sauce, oyster sauce or dry

• House Special Fried Rice11,00 GBP

  Sliced chicken, roast pork and king prawns stir fried

• Singapore Style Fried Rice (Dry)9,00 GBP

  Diced chicken, roast pork and shrimps stir fried in a mild curry powder

• Yeung Chow Fried Rice (Dry)9,00 GBP

  Diced king prawns, roast pork and shrimps

• Thai Spicy Chicken Fried Rice (Dry)10,80 GBP

  Sliced chicken stir fried in a Thai sweet chilli sauce

• Thai Spicy Seafood Fried Rice (Dry)12,50 GBP

  Diced king prawns, scallops and squid stir fried in a Thai sweet chilli sauce

• Seafood XO Style Fried Rice (Dry)13,50 GBP

  Diced king prawns, scallops and squid stir fried in a special seafood sauce

• Shredded Duck Fried Rice9,80 GBP

• Chicken Fried Rice9,00 GBP

• Roast Pork Fried Rice9,00 GBP

• Beef Fried Rice9,00 GBP

• King Prawn Fried Rice11,00 GBP

• Mixed Vegetable Fried Rice9,00 GBP

• Vegetable Singapore Style Fried Rice (Dry)9,50 GBP

• Egg Fried Rice (Dry)3,50 GBP

• Boiled Rice (Dry)3,00 GBP

Noodles

These are accompaniments to your main meal or as a complete meal. Unless stated, please choose either black bean sauce, garlic & chilli sauce, oyster sauce or dry

• House Special Chow Mein12,00 GBP

  Sliced chicken, roast pork and king prawns stir fried

• Singapore Style Vermicelli Noodles (Dry / Vermicelli Noodles)9,50 GBP

  Diced chicken, roast pork and shrimps stir fried in a mild curry powder

• Shredded Duck Vermicelli Noodles (Dry / Vermicelli Noodles)10,90 GBP

• Shredded Duck Chow Mein10,50 GBP

• Chicken Chow Mein9,50 GBP

• Roast Pork Chow Mein9,50 GBP

• Beef Chow Mein9,50 GBP

• King Prawn Chow Mein12,50 GBP

• Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein9,00 GBP

• Vegetable Singapore Vermicelli Noodles (Dry / Vermicelli Noodles)9,00 GBP

• Pan Fried Egg Noodles (Dry)4,50 GBP

Desserts

• Irish Cream Parfait5,20 GBP

  An Irish Cream liqueur parfait on a vanilla Joconde base decorated with neutral glaze and a white and dark chocolate cigarette

• Grand Marnier Souffle Glace5,40 GBP

  A chocolate cup containing a Grand Marnier soufflé with vermicelli pieces, dusted with cocoa powder

• Passionfruit Souffle Glace4,90 GBP

  A light soufflé made with passionfruit juice, finished with passion fruit glaze containing seeds on a vanilla sponge base

• Caramel & Whisky Parfait5,20 GBP

  A burnt sugar parfait with a chocolate joconde base and a chocolate and mixed nut sponge surround, finished with a clear glaze and decorated by hand with white and dark chocolate stripes

Ice Cream

• Vanilla with Pod3,20 GBP

  A delicate natural vanilla speckled with vanilla pod seeds

• Strawberries and Cream3,20 GBP

  Strawberry fruit pieces combined with rich creamy strawberry ice cream

• Chocolate3,20 GBP

  The finest natural blend of cocoa powder makes this a real chocolate taste

• Ferrero Rocher3,50 GBP

  The combination of rich hazelnut and chocolate ice cream, chopped hazelnuts and chocolate covered wafer really is too good to share

• Honeycomb3,50 GBP

  Natural Cheshire Plain ice cream combined with chunks of cinder toffee which melt into delicious swirls

• Lemon Grass3,50 GBP

  Subtle yet fragrant flavour of lemongrass in a creamy texture works really well

• Green Tea3,50 GBP

  Very subtle flavours and full of antioxidants

• Stem Ginger3,50 GBP

  Chunks of mild ginger in vanilla ice cream. Perfectly Refreshing

Laughing Buddha Banquets

Our banquets are totally flexible and can be adjusted to suit all numbers, from a table of 2 to a party of 20. Our Creativity can cater for vegetarians, seafood lovers, meat eaters and many other special dietary requirements

Buddha Banquet A

£18 per person

Appetiser 1

Gourmet Platter of:

• Crispy Seaweed Topped with Deep Fried Fish

• Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls

• Barbecue Honey Glazed Ribs

• King Prawn Wontons

Appetiser 2

Choice of Soup:

• Minced Chicken and Sweetcorn or Szechuan Hot and Sour

• Vietnamese Prawn Crackers

Main Meal (For 2 People)

• Roast Pork in Black Bean Sauce

• Crispy Chicken Fillets Kung Po Style

• Egg Fried Rice

Main Meal (For 3 People)

• King Prawns with Ginger and Spring Onions

Main Meal (For 4 People)

• Sizzling New Zealand Lamb in Black Pepper Sauce

Buddha Banquet B

£21 per person

Appetiser 1

Gourmet Platter of:

• Crispy Seaweed Topped with Deep Fried Fish

• Skewered Chicken in Malaysian Peanut Satay Sauce

• Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls

• Minced King Prawns on Toast

• Barbecue Honey Glazed Ribs

• King Prawn Wontons

Appetiser 2

Choice of Soup:

• Minced Chicken and Sweetcorn or Szechuan Hot and Sour

• Vietnamese Prawn Crackers

Main Meal (For 2 People)

• Sizzling Beef Fillets in Black Bean Sauce

• Sweet and Sour Chicken

• Egg Fried Rice

Main Meal (For 3 People)

• Crispy Cod Fillets in Garlic and Chilli

Main Meal (For 4 People)

• Mixed Seafood in Thai Green Curry

Buddha Banquet C

£25 per person

Appetiser 1

Gourmet Platter of:

• Crispy Seaweed Topped with Deep Fried Fish

• Skewered Chicken in Malaysian Peanut Satay Sauce

• Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls

• Minced King Prawns on Toast

• Barbecue Honey Glazed Ribs

• King Prawn Wontons

Appetiser 2

Choice of Soup:

• Minced Chicken and Sweetcorn or Szechuan Hot and Sour

• Vietnamese Prawn Crackers

Appetiser 3

• Crispy Aromatic Duck Served with Pancakes

Main Meal (For 2 People)

• Mongolian Lamb

• King Prawns in Garlic and Chilli Sauce

• Egg Fried Rice

Main Meal (For 3 People)

• Sizzling Fillet Steak in Peking Sauce

Main Meal (For 4 People)

• Crispy Chicken Fillets Kung Po Style

Buddha Banquet D (Seafood)

£36 per person

Appetiser 1

Gourmet Platter of:

• Crispy Seaweed Topped with Deep Fried Fish

• Crispy King Prawn Rolls

• Salt and Pepper Squid

• Thai Fishcakes

• Skewered King Prawns in Malaysian Satay Sauce

Appetiser 2

• Lobster Tails with Ginger and Spring Onions

Appetiser 3

• Steamed Scallops in Shell in Ginger and Spring Onion Sauce

Main Meal (For 2 People)

• Chilli Soft Shell Crab

• Sweet And Sour King Prawns

• Egg Fried Rice

Main Meal (For 3 People)

• New Zealand Mussels in Thai Green Curry

Main Meal (For 4 People)

• Sizzling Mixed Seafood with Asparagus in Oyster Sauce