After sitting on the I-40 for two hours so officials could clear three separate wrecks (*sigh* yes for real), I was all the things: parched, bladder bloated (lol, sorry), but most of all hangry. I called to place an order through "Bamboo by Kulantro" with a very friendly staff member. He was just as friendly when I picked up my takeout on November 25, 2025. My "takeaway" entree was the Bamboo Bowl ($18.12 with a card). It entailed "vermicelli noodles, spring mix, crispy garnish, peanuts, house sauce, crispy egg roll cut up into pieces, two grilled shrimp, and my choice of protein: grilled beef. While there was an enormous amount of vermicelli noodles which I could not finish, the rest of the entree had great portions of the rest. My dog even enjoyed much of the beef I offered her. (I washed the spice off.) If you have gluten, peanut allergy, vegan preferences, etc. - those requests can be honored. Inside, the restaurant was no frills, but a mostly quiet, clean environment. It seemed nice. Recommended for a healthy, quality meal with friendly service! read more

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I'm pretty impressed at the quality and quantity of pho that you get here. I'm from Cali so I'm pretty picky with my pho and this place didn't disappoint! Pho was delicious, flavorful, great pho taste. Good portions and they give you plenty of meat. The accompaniments were fresh. Service is good, a bit slow but it's ok might just have limited workers. Ambiance is nice, clean, and lots of tables and seats. Definitely recommend if you like Vietnamese cuisine. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Kulantro pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A friend who lives in Santa Fe recommended this restaurant for us to try since it was near the hotel we were staying at a week or so ago. My son and I were in town for a funeral and were glad we got to try Bamboo. We were able to walk in for lunch on a Saturday and get a table quickly. The service was great. The place was nicely decorated and clean. My son ordered a beef banh mi and they accidentally brought us a tofu one, but they quickly brought us a beef one and let us take that one to go. Since we were heading to a funeral and didn't have access to a fridge for a while, they were kind enough to store our leftovers for us so we could pick them afterwards. We really enjoyed the protein platter, lime juice (so refreshing), spring rolls, and the banh mi sandwich. Highly recommend going to Bamboo if you are in the area! read more

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Food was fresh and tasty! Server was delightful! The ambiance was nothing special, but an easy place to stop in for a good meal. Wish there was one in Santa Fe! read more

Good morning, fans! We can put the Super Bowl behind us and get back to some serious eating in Central New Mexico. Where? Let us recommend our newest (to us) great establishment, Bamboo by Kulantro. Conveniently located in a strip mall near Menaul and Louisiana, NW, this Asian fusion restaurant is a cut above the rest. Food? Out of the world. The best meats you can find in this type of establishment - hefty chunks of beef, pork, and chicken, skewed and barbequed to perfection. Fresh vegetables without kale. Friendly service from family members. Ample parking and seating indoors in a pleasant atmosphere. The good news is that they have another location in the Sawmill and another in the Uptown area. Same food, but the location on Menaul will shift its function to food preparation. The staff advised us that the Uptown location will be better suited to serve guests. Menaul will still serve diners, but with a limited menu. This place is great and has our highest possible recommendations. Why? Click on the following YouTube video and watch the boys (and one girl) from the VA Creative Writing Group tell you: https://youtu.be/SpLa_s6S0tw?si=YEz2tD7O859nAdyH read more

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food service price all great i enjoyed the vietnamese egg rolls very much not a fancy joint but one you will return to with your family and friends for satisfying comfort food read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Pho Gai - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bamboo by Kulantro peaked my interest after reading great reviews about it at Sawmill. We arrived after peak lunch hours. We were the only customers and were helped while the staff ate lunch (very authentic). Our server was very sweet and prompt. We ordered so much food bc we wanted to try everything! We ordered Tofu Spring Rolls ($7.50), Crispy Egg Rolls ($7.50), Kulantro Pho (~$18), Bun Bo Hue ($14.50), and a Chicken Banh Mi ($7.50). Everything came in a timely manner. We had the appetizers first. The dipping sauces for the appetizers were amazing. I personally liked the Crispy Egg Rolls more than the Spring Rolls (didn't have herbs, just Spring mix and noodles). The presentations were lovely though. We didn't touch the Banh Mi and saved it for later once the soups arrived. I was so excited bc my Bun Bo Hue had all of the Vietnamese Style fixings, down to the pork blood and bologna. The flavor was so good, I couldn't stop eating it. Their sides of herbs and purple cabbage was the perfect pairing. BIL said he liked his Pho, but wish it was more savory. He liked my soup and said he'd get mine next time. I took my leftovers To-Go and it filled up the entire 32oz container! I think it was definitely worth it! Overall, first impression I thought it had a clean and nice ambiance, but the prices were a bit steep, especially bc there was only 1 size for everything. But the portions seem reasonable or generous. It could also be bc of its location near Coronado Mall. I definitely recommend getting the Bun Bo Hue Vietnamese Style (Spicy Lemongrass Beef Soup). It's not too spicy and it's delicious. Side Note: The Chicken Banh Mi had a lot of flavor and was delicious. read more

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Excellent food! Everything we tried as outstanding. We had the combo plate and bamboo bowl. So good!

Rey high quality Vegan pho and egg rolls fantastic Right recommended and good value read more

Great value with large proportion. Highly recommend the protein plater, very tasty. The only reason that I don't give five star is that some of the beef tendons in the pho were too hard to chew. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Protein Plater - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Still one of my favorite eateries when I'm in Albuquerque. Solid food, very good value, simple environment. No frills just great food! Service is fast and efficient as usual read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fresh and delicious food with a unique flair and beautiful presentation. We have driven across town to get takeout from here. The dining room is kind of bare bones, but that's OK. read more

Somehow I just remember this place being better. I mean the food is prepared well. I ate a protein plate. I'm just going to say that you need to have a lot of patience to eat in here. You'll probably have a better experience ordering to go. I have come twice recently to make sure that it was just like an off day.... It wasn't just have patience. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - The menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Very nice staff, filling and comforting food, and a really nice time overall! Super authentic food. Area could be better. Didn't feel that safe walking around out there. The restaurant was low-key + chill. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with Grill Angus Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The grilled meat is the star here. Grilled chicken sandwich, grilled pork vermicelli, both outstanding. I was thrown off by the name "Bamboo" and expected more Americanized Orange Chicken type of food - very pleasantly surprised at the authentic flavor packed into each dish. The fresh vegetables combined with the flavor rounds out the food here. Don't let the lack of a crowd make you think anything other than people are dumb and the ABQ crowd just haven't discovered this gem yet. read more

Delicious! If you like Kulantro in Sawmill you will like this place. We actually preferred this place because it is quieter than Sawmill. Great food, kind and attentive staff, and can't wait to go again. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Bamboo Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with Grill Angus Beef Skewer, shrimp, and egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Yummy!! Not all Vietnamese restaurants are alike and this one IS different!! The interiors are simple, modern, attractive and tables weren't cramped together like many now days. But it's the food and presentation that makes them different. We both got the #2 but with different grilled meats on skewers. One w Chicken and the other Pork. The presentation was wonderful served in big serving bowls. The flavors were really delicious and each came with a crispy egg roll on top. The #2 was $15.99 so not bad for such a nice dinner and big bowl presentation. The service was very good and polite. We got there at 6:15 and we were the only table then 2 other groups came in for dinner time. Yes, We will definitely be back to try other dishes. And I do recommend the #2. Next time it's Pho! ;) read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - #2 with Grilled Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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My daughter really loved her chicken skewer but I wasn't too into what I got for dinner. I got the vermicelli noodle bowl with tofu. It was a bowl of noodles with fried tofu. There wasn't much to it. It wasn't something I had necessarily wanted either as I had looked on Yelp before coming here and there was a vast selection of entrees. However when I got here there were limited items to choose from. I'm not sure I will be back. read more

My husband and I decided to try Bamboo because of the beautiful photos on their website. Since we are Asian, we are very judgemental. We arrived close to the dinner hour, and were not alone in the dining room, two other tables were finishing their orders. We ordered a noodle dish and a grilled pork dish. Both were absolutely mediocre, and the pork on the skewer was mostly gristle, which should not have been served at all. I got the impression that they were barely able to survive, and assumed they could fool stupid Americans. Bamboo restaurant is definitely not on our list. read more

Had lunch with a friend here the other day. The spring rolls were very good. But the pho was okay. I didn't really care for the taste of the meatballs. I've definitely had better pho elsewhere. The service was okay. The lady was nice but a little inattentive and the restaurant started becoming smoky while we were dining. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Kulantro Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great place, great food. This place is clean and friendly. My husband and I have enjoyed eating here every time we have eaten here. read more

Well prepared and tasty food, with a simple delivery for a casual environment. This is a regular for me at Sawmill - bun, salads, grilled shrimp - all good! read more

Modern ambiance, lots of pretty plants. No one greeted us at the door or got us menus. The service was slow and our server was talking on the phone while bringing us our drinks. The food was worth it! Pretty limited menu but all amazing! Everything came out super quick too. Try the Bahn mi or spring rolls; they're packed full of veggies and taste soooo good! The Bahn mi is also super cheap and the other dishes can be split up if you wanna try a bunch of stuff. read more

Hugeeee portions!! I went for pick up. It was ready when it said it would be. I ordered it over the phone and they were very friendly. I decided to get the crispy egg noodle with seafood combination and an order of pork/shrimp spring rolls. The spring rolls were huge and stuffed pack. It can with peanut sauce. Just the way I like it! The stir fry had a good flavor and everything cooked well - not too soggy. The crispy egg noodles were on point. This definitely hit the spot for me craving Vietnamese food. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Very simple and clean decor with plenty of seating. My partner and I went here during the week after the lunch rush and the service was a little bit slow. The single staff member we had interactions with was very kind and professional and gave us some good recommendations. We ended up getting a cup of soup that was so refreshing and delicious and the vermicelli combination noodle bowl. It was extremely flavorful and very tasty. As an additional garnish, there were fried pieces of onion and garlic on top that added a great crunch texture, as well as aromatic flavor. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Vermicelli Deluxe Noodle Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love the food here, it's flavorful, fresh and light. I honestly don't understand why there aren't more customers. Please give this location a try. ( Same ownership as Kulantro at the Sawmill). read more

First time at Bamboo and it was a nice experience. The place was not crowded; just a few more patrons on a Saturday afternoon. The menu is simple, but don't let that deceive you. We ordered the grilled pork banh mi and the grilled pork noodle bowl. The pork was wonderfully marinated on both dishes. Also both were very colorful and visually inviting. The banh mi had a nice bun that made the sandwich extra tasty. The noodle bowl was big and also delicious. We were quite satisfied and happy read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Grill Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Another local staple lost... My family has been enjoying a good bowl of Pho here for years. Through the various owners and names we kept coming back. Quality has taken a turn since Bamboo by Kulantro has taken over. The dining area is never filled like it used to be. Often tables left in disarray and no real investment in the ambience. The biggest problem is getting your order. Bamboo has adopted an abbreviated menu, random closures and inconsistent hours. It would seem Kulantro is more invested in the Sawmill location since I saw some quality dishes at that location. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - During open hours, door unlocked, but no front end staff. - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Delicious. Fresh. Authentic. What else do you need? Also fantastic service, very kind and friendly. Cute ambiance inside. We ordered: tea, lemonade (made fresh in house), spring rolls, noodle bowl, and bon bo hue. Thoroughly enjoyed all of it and plan on returning!! read more

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We went their today, expecting to enjoy a few of the wonderful menu items we saw online, and was very disappointed. The current menu is very limited, and when we inquired, were told the menus online were discontinued over two years ago. They made no apology for this gross error, and while the food was OK, it was nothing like we expected to find. When we impressed upon them the need to update their website menus, they nodded but seemed to have no understanding of this importance. Do not go there expecting to find anything you see online. It is very disappointing and somewhat insulting. read more

Well if you've ever been to the Kulantro in sawmill market downtown Abq, it's exactly the same thing. Delicious, healthy, wholesome food. Very quiet when we went and the waiter was polite. read more

We love their steak shrimp and tofu. Very delicious ! Plus great service ! We came from Los Angeles that is the best food so far ever ! read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Soooooooooo good - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

It was our first time here. Just finished shopping at Coronado Mall and decided to head out for some other cuisine other than what they had at the mall. Decided to look up on Yelp what Asian cuisine was around the area. We were able to find this place. It's easy to miss if you're not looking out for the sign outside the restaurant. We wanted to make sure it was somewhere that we can dine at and not have to order and take home.  Walked into the dinning area and was greeted by the waiter. He sat us right as we came in. There were not that many people there. I think because it was during the last couple of hours of their lunch time. Beautiful and spacious dining area. They even offer outdoor patio dining, But we decided to stick to the inside of the restaurant. The menu had a wide variety of items. It was hard to decide what to get. We opted to try the grilled shrimp spring rolls. I must say these were pretty delicious. The shrimp was grilled, so it was definitely a different flavor than your usual shrimp rolls that are served cold. It had great flavor and I think the grilled shrimp gave it a whole new depth that was very pleasing to the palate.  Next up, for the entrees I opted for the regular sized chicken phó. Chicken breast pieces, served with all the fixings for phó. The broth was perfectly seasoned. Not too salty like most places. The only thing was that the chicken pieces were a little over cooked and while it sat in the broth it was too hard to chew. But I'm not letting that stop me from giving a good review. Because the Yellow Curry with chicken and served with rice was absolutely divine. This was definitely the comfort food that we were looking for. Everything was so filling.  We enjoyed dining here and we sure will come back when we're in the area again. Next time, we'd like to try the bao buns for our appetizer. And maybe try another noodle dish. read more

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She shoots, she scores!! My girlfriend and I decided to wander from our usual takeout spot we go when we crave authentic fried rice. Good thing we did, because this was the BEST FRIED RICE I'VE EVER HAD!!!!!! Plentiful with a variety of veggies, a hint of sautéed green onion and perfectly cooked tofu. Clearly, I ordered the fried rice, on the other hand my girlfriend was craving PHO. Again, I was impressed with the flavors of this PHO. Warm, spicy and aromatic! Bamboo Grill won my heart and stomach!!! 10/10 read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Veggie Fried Rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food was tasty, beautifully prepared, and a good value. The staff was happy and enthusiastic about everything. Don't miss the house-made pepper oil! It's super flavorful and moderate heat. read more

Omg the flavors!!! The food was so delicious! But, service was slow for lunch today (Friday). Decor was simple yet pretty. read more

Bamboo by Kulantro - Bamboo Grill Platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Delicious, fresh, & authentic Vietnamese food! Their menu is very simple but don't let that fool you because their food amazing & packed with flavor. Their chicken was marinated and grilled to perfection with a wonderful sprinkling of crispy garlic. The service was excellent as well with such kind and attentive hosts. We highly recommend Bamboo & will be back the next time we're in ABQ! read more

Very friendly owner, food is Superior in quality, better than other Vietnamese restaurants. I highly recommend them

My husband and I were in ABQ from out of town for the night; we went in and ordered carry out from Bamboo by Kulantro. It was SO good - some of the best pho ever!! We both got the "simple Pho" with double rare beef. The garnish was super fresh and the meat was tender + fresh as well. Fabulous portions and prices! We also got chicken spring rolls and they were HUGE - never had such jam packed spring rolls; they looked like burritos! We were so thrilled and if we find ourselves back in ABQ we'd most definitely come back! And great + friendly service! read more

Soooooooo delicious great flavor... i will be coming back at least once a week. Great service as well 10/10