Laughing BuddhaLower Vogeltown, New Plymouth
Laughing Buddha – Modern, international-style food
Laughing Buddha – Modern, international-style food
Laughing Buddha – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Lower Vogeltown

Laughing Buddha

Lower Vogeltown, New Plymouth

Opening hours

Right now in New Plymouth10:39 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Laughing Buddha. Many restaurants in New Plymouth open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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Lower Vogeltown, New Plymouth

About

About Laughing Buddha

Laughing Buddha brings modern, international-style food to the Lower Vogeltown area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in New Plymouth. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as slow-cooked lamb. It is one of 16 international venues we list in New Plymouth.

Opening hours for Laughing Buddha have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesBurrata

With heirloom tomatoes

$20–25

Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

SidesSeasonal greens

With lemon

$10–13

Small PlatesCrispy pork belly bites

With apple and chilli

$18–23

MainsEye fillet

With potato gratin and jus

$42–52

DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

Plan your visit

When is Laughing Buddha busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Laughing Buddha

Where is Laughing Buddha?

Laughing Buddha is at Lower Vogeltown, New Plymouth, about 600 m from central New Plymouth. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Laughing Buddha's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Laughing Buddha serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Laughing Buddha?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Laughing Buddha?

The closest is Petit Paris (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Map of Lower Vogeltown
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