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Bamboo Cafe

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

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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. :)

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.

Thot this was $3.50usd WAS 4R $15.99usd Cuda got 2x $8.99 JACKnBox teriyaki chicken bowls THE $3.50 was FOR 4 FRICKEN SHRIMP

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I always get the vegetarian vermicelli and it's always good. The taro boba could be improved... A+ for customer service.

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We have only been once. If you like Pho, I think they do it spot on. I can't comment on anything else, but we will be back.

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This place is a lot better now. This has become my go to spot for pho. I go there once a week. I'm not exaggerating.

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Nothing tastes better than a hot bowl of Pho and a beef Banh Mi on a cold day in Simi!

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This place is the best!! The service, the food, the atmosphere! All around great place to visit and relax with the family.

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alright this tha best restaurant in simi they really make sure u stay hydrated too #BAMBOOCAFE4LIFE

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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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I love this spot--it always hits whenever I'm craving pho. I usually go for the filet and almost…read morealways order extra because they're generous with the portions and definitely don't skimp on the protein. The broth is rich and flavorful--you can tell it's been simmering for hours. Their menu is extensive, and the bahn-mi the best I've had. The French baguette is always fresh and crispy, whether it's baked in-house or sourced from a great local bakery. The barbecue pork is also well-marinated and packed with flavor. Sometimes I'll dine in for pho and other times I'll just grab a sandwich and spring rolls. Either way, it never disappoints. Easily the best pho spot in Ventura County by far. I prefer to eat the pho there in person, but the sandwiches and hot plates deliver well. You can order on postmates.

I wanted to love this place since it's one of 3 Vietnamese restaurants in a 20 mile radius of…read moreThousand Oaks. The pho broth is good and tasty but they put less meat in their bowls than other pho places. Spring rolls were lacking a lot of the typical herbs and flavorless. Service was poor. Spring rolls usually include mint and garlic chives. The ones here only came with lettuce and were thus super bland. We also ordered this right when we sat down yet they never came. I had to ask twice about the spring rolls. The rolls came at the very END of the meal after we were super full from eating pho, I was tempted to send them back but my partner still wanted them. It was disappointing though. When we were ready to pay, they said go up front to pay. Whereas earlier they were bringing the bill to the tables. We went up front. There was a long line of people all waiting to pay. I felt disappointed again. I don't know if I'll be back. I'm going to give the other pho places a try before I decide. If I do come back, it's pho only and not expect much from service.

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4.2
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8.1 mi
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Fine, nothing special. If anything, a bit disappointed…read more Pho ga - 7.5/10 Solid chicken pho. Quite enjoyed it. A little lacking in the amount of chicken, especially for getting an XL. Only clean chicken breast, which is great. Vietnamese Crepe (banh xeo) - 0/10 Sucked, badly. Like, non-edible badly. Unfortunately disgusting. Don't get this here. I've had delicious Vietnamese crepe before at Jin Thai in Chicago. This isn't it. Greasy, gross, 3 shrimp (laughable), large slices of non cut pork, soggy, massive pile of bean sprouts and onions. Thai milk tea was tasty - boba inside could have been better. Inside was nice and bright. Service was good.

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.

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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.
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4.0
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12.6 mi
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Five stars all the way!…read more Ordered a special order of oxtail soup with egg noodles sub and added tendon. No bowl sizes needed, just one generous portion. The broth was flavorful and inviting, clear with proper seasoning and spice (not heat). There were 3 large oxtail with generous meat. The order of tendon was generous as well and super tender and delicious. The green iced tea was floral and a nice accompaniment to the meal. The spring rolls were well made and I enjoyed the well made sauce. The employees were friendly and attentive. The tables are well kept and clean. A great environment for groups or couples who are looking for an authentic pho. Also got a Bahn mi to go so to be determined... Will be back soon!

Visited this Pho place for the first time recently and was favorably impressed with most things…read more Firstly it's an authentic Pho restaurant-- I say this because many Asian restaurants in this location lack authenticity but Viet kitchen Saigon seems to have hit the spot. Service is prompted with water as well as an explanation of some of the items on the menu, which is great if you're new to the menu items. I ordered the spring rolls and the pho special which were promptly served with very clean plates and bowls. Moreover, the utensils are also ultra clean with the chop sticks which are sealed in a paper packet. I found the food very easy on the eye and tasty, with extra veggies added if you need it, such as mint etc. Seating arrangements is also very good with a nice mix of seats and table sets. Overall I think Viet Kitchen Saigon seems very comfortable and clean and the food is very good. The restaurant is very conveniently located just off the freeway with ample parking in a large strip mall with a gas station nearby so it's a perfect (safe) place to rest up if you're commuting or on a day trip. Prices are also very reasonable so I'm sure you'll be happy with the value for money.

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