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    Bamboo Cafe

    4.4 (804 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Beef rib pho
    Maribel A.

    Everything I needed and more - my first time trying the beef rib pho and this will be my go to from now on. So flavorful service is always 5 stars

    Grilled beef kids meal
    Laura N.

    Bamboo cafe does not disappoint. The food is made so well here. They have many different Vietnamese dishes. We got the beef combination Pho, pork belly Bahn mi, sizzling skillet with bread, and a grilled beef kids meal. Everything they had was really good and the service was top notch. They make their bread fresh every day! Definitely one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've been to in Ventura county. The restaurant is also very well kept and clean. We will definitely be back!

    Samantha L.

    This is such a great place ! People need to give this location a chance I know there's a huge competitor across the street but I do believe this place is extremely comparable. You are served so quickly and they make sure your drinks and food are up to par. Get the brown sugar matcha with shrimp pho. You leave feeling good.

    Outdoor
    Celine P.

    This is my second time at this café and the servers were fast. The food came out fast too. Last time I came I had a banh mi and it was pretty affordable and tasty. The small combination beef I ate was super flavorful. There was a plate of bean sprouts, Thai basil and lime, and jalapeño to add with the fur, which is a classic edition. I was ravenous after a late night study session and pho filled me back up.

    They did not work on my order till I got there at 3:32pm and I waited 15 minutes for them to make it. Terrible service!

    I placed an online order with a scheduled pickup time of 3:30 PM. When I arrived, there were only about two customers seated and eating, and around four employees just standing around--so it clearly wasn't busy. I went up to the register, gave my name, and mentioned I was there to pick up my order. The employee checked and said it was ready, but it obviously wasn't. It seemed like they hadn't even looked at their online orders until I arrived. I ended up waiting an additional 15 minutes for food that was supposed to be ready at pickup time. That's unacceptable service, especially when the staff wasn't occupied. I've been a long-time customer, and I immediately knew something was off when I didn't see my order on the counter like it usually is. This experience was disappointing, and I hope the manager addresses this with the staff because this level of service isn't okay.

    House Special Pho
    Oliver P.

    Decided to try a new Pho place and this place didn't disappoint! I really enjoyed everything here! I got the House Special Pho which came with Beef, Shrimp & Beef Balls! It was a huge bowl! The Egg Rolls were very good as well! They forgot to make my Mango Slushy with Crystal Boba but they apologized and made it right away and after taking a sip, it was very refreshing! Amazing service and clean restaurant! I definitely want to come back and try other things on the menu because everything tasted delicious!

    Vegetarian noodle soup/ pho
    Zsanae K.

    I needed a nourishing lunch. This place had the perfect vegan pho for me. Veggies were crisp & fresh. It was served with a lovely side of mung beans, Thai basil & spicy jalapeño. Service was prompt. I'll be back to try the vegan banh mi. :)

    Orderd S2.../ Shrimp Spring rolls

    Would have left after pics but they got cleaned up. Super fast service . Food bomb really good beats US food na da mean. Parking is way better the there comp across the way. I'll be back for surrr. Thanks BC

    Denise G.

    I looooove Bamboo Cafe. This is one of my favorite spots in my hometown. After moving back home, this was the first place I wanted to go to. Service is always very fast and helpful. I love getting the Thai Tea and the food is delicious. I typically get food to go here, but I also do enjoy dining in. There is plenty of seating, whether that be indoors or outdoors.

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    Place is clean, service is friendly and fast, and food was great. I usually order the pork vermicelli and it never disappoints.

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    8 months ago

    Food was S+ tier, and I have dreams of returning to this blessed land of pure joy. My favorite were the shrimp spring rolls

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    5 months ago

    The beef bahn mi sandwich and crispy egg rolls are both amazing!! Can't wait to try other items on the menu!

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    9 months ago

    Best Pho in Simi. Egg rolls and spring rolls are fresh and tasty. Great staff and atmosphere. Plus the parking is ample and close.

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    Incredible food. The lobster garlic pasta was unbelievable and the bahn mi. The steak is soooo good

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    First time eating Vietnamese food and it was excellent. Fast service, clean restaurant, cool outdoor patio, what more can you ask for?

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    Ask the Community - Bamboo Cafe

    When will you be opening back up?

    The restaurant is opened. I went there today, 7/20/23. The place looks much better, cleaner. The food is good.

    When are you guys going to open the restaurant back up?

    Does the restaurant still do the Pho Bowl Challenge? If so, how much is it?

    Hi sorry, we miss ur question! Pho real challenge is $30 if you don't finished, thanks

    Are any of the soups made with vegetarian broth?

    They do have vegetarian friendly part of the menu. I imagine the broth of the "vegetarian noodle soup" is made out of veggies.

    Does Bamboo Cafe deliver? That would be epic, I would order every day

    No, but if they did they would be at my house every day ?

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    This is hands down the best pho restaurant we have ever been to. It's 19 miles from us, but we make…read morethe drive every now and then because it's that good! It's spacious inside with large and smaller tables to suit your needs. Plenty of space in between tables. Restrooms are decent. The pho is authentic, and if you're a Vietnamese coffee fan, don't miss it. If you're a sandwich person, definitely try the roast beef sandwich--it's a bit addictive! Their side vegetables are also very fresh. The service is very attentive, and everyone is just genuinely nice. If you're big on pho, don't miss this restaurant!

    Had the most amazing and delicious lunch at this terrific restaurant. From the moment we entered,…read morefolks working here were helpful and welcoming. The menu is extensive however , I knew what I wanted to order. Ordered the vegetarian spring rolls for starters that were accompanied by a slightly spicy peanut sauce topped with carrots and cilantro. My hubby ordered the chicken Pho which was full of chicken, noodles and roasted garlic. I ordered the vegetarian Pho, which contained tender crisp broccoli, carrots, tofu and roasted garlic. Both Pho's came with bean sprouts, Thai basil, sliced jalapeños and sliced lime. . The vegetarian Pho was so tasty, lightly seasoned and very easy to eat. I noticed tables are cleaned quickly and attention is given to cleanliness. If I could give more than 5 stars, this place would have them all. Parking is available in the lot out front.

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    Savory Pho

    4.3
    (209 reviews)
    10.7 mi
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    2nd time at savory pho: a YESSSSS…read more Food: -pho tai: my go to and it is so delicious- the broth is YUMMMY and not too heavy feeling but still sooo tasty. generousss with the meat and too many noodles (but I share it with partner so its nice hehe) -fries: CRISPY. nephews and i love it -egg rolls: crispy and fresh tasting!! Service: -the space is BIG but they are attentive, prompt, and so friendly Ambience: -huuuugeee and well lit. Love it : ) LOVE SAVORY PHO!

    We came here as a family of six and had an incredibly disappointing experience. We ordered 3 phos:…read more2 P1s (the house special) and a P6 (short rib pho), along with two pork chop dishes. Unfortunately, almost nothing hit the mark! The pork chop was completely dry! My son took one bit and wouldn't touch it again, and my mother had to force herself to eat half hers. Even the pickled radish, my daughter's favorite, and carrots were off! They were watery with zero vinegar flavor. My daughter spit them out! Every single bowl of broth tasted sour and awful. The noodles also tasted old and stale. The only salvageable part was the meat, so we just ate the protein because we were starving. Though, the meat was flavorful, the texture was tough and a little chewy. When my mom paid for the check, my husband politely mentioned to our server that the broth tasted sour, just as a heads up in case other customers complained. The server spoke with the kitchen and kindly refunded a portion of the phos back to my mom's cc, which was appreciated. If you looked at our table when we left, it looked as though we barely touched our meal. In our haste, we should have just returned the porkchop, too. After posting about our disappointment on IG, four other people chimed in agreeing that it was the worst pho they've had, too (all four are Asian decent, two being Viet themselves). We definitely won't be back.

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    118 Cafe

    118 Cafe

    4.5
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    3.6 mi
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    In the area, needing a bit of caffeine... so I decided on stopping by 118 Cafe…read more Menu here is so extensive that it was hard to choose on what to try. I decided on a fried ube snack and a milk tea with boba. My milk tea had a good amount of sweetness and quenched my craving for a little sweet, caffeinated beverage. The fried ube snack had only a hint of ube flavor and was freshly made to order. Everything here is priced point well, in comparison to other boba shops. Such a cute, kinda cozy local cafe shop with board games for customers and indoor seating. This cafe also sells crafts from local artists as well. Sorry I didn't take a pic of all the various items on sale here -but it's worth you coming out to check it all out. Located in a strip mall, tons of free parking. Note: air conditioning must of been broken the day I visited, as they had fans on -but it was still a bit warm inside.

    We stumbled upon 118 Cafe on a Thursday evening and thought we'd give it a try. They honored the…read moreYelp check in special (free regular drink with purchase of 2 large drinks). Service: very friendly staff. They realized the menu was overcoming us, so the they were patient and gave good descriptions of the items on the menu. Venue: very cozy and inviting. It has a warm feel of a coffee shop in a book store, but with the sofas and decorations, it felt like we were in someone's living room. The parking is plentiful and it's quiet enough if you want to do some major studying. Food/drink: drinks were good. They all had good flavor, but the boba was not as soft as I'd like it. The food came out warm and was served in a very simple way, nothing fancy like you'd see in a restaurant. The menu is very large, so we would like to return to order other items. This is a nice place for a small dinner and spending time to study, read, or play board games. If you want a full meal, look for a restaurant. But this is a great place in Simi.

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    Avocada bobba mmmmmm
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    Pho Saigon 1

    Pho Saigon 1

    4.2
    (728 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    I think I've found my new spot for Vietnamese food when visiting family in Porter Ranch…read more Don't be put off by the appearance of this restaurant that's located in a small strip mall because not all that glitters is gold and this place doesn't glitter but it's gold. Once you enter the restaurant, you'll notice that the inside won't win any beauty contests or score points for ambiance but the food here is delicious. My dad and I ordered a couple of egg rolls, a charbroiled beef with rice, and an extra large pho with rare steak, brisket and well done flank. The serving of pho was a generous amount that was befitting of the extra large portion. The broth was delicious and piping hot and I'm wishing I could have another bowl as I'm writing this review hours after having finished dinner there. The egg roll was delicious! The egg roll came with some mint leaves and that was such a great compliment of flavor when taking each bite of the egg roll. This was the first time a restaurant I've been to included mint leaves as a side to go with the egg roll and now I think I'm going to request that every time I order egg rolls anywhere else. The charbroiled beef with rice was good. It's a solid dish that deserves to be tried at least once and would be a fall back dish if you weren't looking to explore their extensive menu. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and the service here was very good.

    Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5…read moreAtmosphere: 4 Service: 4 Bang for your buck: 4 I've been coming here for a while now, since it's my local pho spot, Consistency one of the requirements to a Michelin rating, and let me say this spots been pretty consistent lately. Got back from a trip to Da Nang Vietnam and let me say Vietnam ruined me for coffee and food, there were so many dishes I've never tried before and well one of them that I love is the Hu Tieu... dry noodle absolute perfection, if you've never tried it and only get pho this is your opportunity to try something new! I love this place family run and owned, service can be different sometimes but the food solid, the workers are great and it's down the street! Thanks

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    Cashier, Where the owner and family hangout. Thats when you know food is homemade. They also eat whats in their menu.
    Cashier, Where the owner and family hangout. Thats when you know food is homemade. They also eat whats in their menu.
    Hot stone Pho special.  Sensational.  I'm hooked.
    Hot stone Pho special. Sensational. I'm hooked.
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