Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Oakland: 12:37 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (510) 817-4498 to confirm.
Location & directions
3766 Piedmont AvenueOakland, CA 94611
About Laughing Buddha
Laughing Buddha is a Chinese restaurant located at 3766 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California. It is one of 620 places to eat and drink we list in Oakland.
Laughing Buddha is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Wednesday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 3 days of the week.
Service options include dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (510) 817-4498.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 3766 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
- Phone
- (510) 817-4498
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Wednesday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Laughing Buddha’s weekday schedule with 24 other Chinese restaurants in Oakland. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 49.5 hours a week, 17 hours fewer than the local median of 66. 96% of Chinese restaurants in Oakland open on Sundays, and Laughing Buddha is one of them.
Compared with 24 other Chinese restaurants in Oakland that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in California
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
We don’t have Laughing Buddha’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao Chicken | 52% | $14.95 |
| Mongolian Beef | 48% | $16.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 47% | $14.99 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 42% | $15.77 |
| Beef | 40% | $16.00 |
| Chicken | 36% | $14.97 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 36% | $14.39 |
| Shrimp | 34% | $16.95 |
Calculated from 204 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Laughing Buddha there are 41 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 163 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (25), Bars & Pubs (13), Bakeries & Desserts (13), and Korean (12).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 36 within three miles. The closest is Pixiu Mala Hongtang, 0.8 mi away.
46 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificTeni East Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- ThaiThai Taste Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- AmericanCato's Ale House0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeMe & Jungle0.2 mi
- EuropeanBar César0.3 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Laughing Buddha's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Wednesday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Laughing Buddha open on Sunday?
Yes, Laughing Buddha is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Laughing Buddha located?
Laughing Buddha is located at 3766 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611.
What is the phone number of Laughing Buddha?
You can call Laughing Buddha at (510) 817-4498.
Does Laughing Buddha offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Laughing Buddha. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Laughing Buddha open late?
No, Laughing Buddha usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Laughing Buddha?
There are 163 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Laughing Buddha. Nearby options include Teni East Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), Thai Taste Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and Cato's Ale House (0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Laughing Buddha?
3 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Pixiu Mala Hongtang, 0.8 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
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