Reliable Indian-Nepalese comfort food with kind service and great value tasting menus, though portions and pricing transparency vary and service can be slow at peak times.
Buddha Palace delivers solid neighborhood dining with flavorful curries and momos and warm, attentive service that make it competitive with respected local favorites. However, inconsistent portions and occasional oiliness, combined with unpredictable wait times during busy periods, prevent grade A territory. The €19.
Steps from Bilbao Intermodal, this spot feels warm and welcoming with staff who check your spice level and bring crisp papad with chutneys. A diner summed it up: "friendly team and comforting curries," though one noted the room can feel basic and dark. Expect a practical setting over polish and a crowd of travelers and locals mixing easily. The kitchen leans classic and comforting rather than showy: tikka masala, korma, saag, biryani, and Nepalese momos. Flavors are generally flavorful and mild unless you ask for heat, and the €19.99 tasting menu offers a value-forward path through starters, a main, and sweets. A few diners reported oily sauces or small meat portions, but most leave satisfied when pairing curries with rice or naan. Families are well served: there is a dedicated kids menu with mild chicken dishes, biryani, and familiar breads, making it easy for cautious eaters. If your child loves simple rice, naan, and gentle sauces, this is a safe bet; adventurous heat is optional, not mandatory.
Area vibe: Mixed commercial and residential near Basurto Hospital and Bilbao Intermodal; practical, everyday vibe.
Safety: Generally safe with steady foot traffic; typical urban conditions near transit and hospital.
What's nearby: Close to Bilbao Intermodal station, hospital, hotels; convenient for travelers and locals.