Bamboo Garden

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Delicious as always…read more Today I tried the chow fun deluxe with chicken, tofu, beef, and shrimp Beverage: Try the Thai Iced Tea (Free refills) It's so delicious! Thanks again for the yummy food and excellent service!

I was planning on trying their yellow or green curry beef when I was told Tee Jay had some "DUCK",…read morewell that was an easy choice! Duck it is in red curry, I think yellow curry would have worked too but the red curry was a better decision, I'll try it with their yellow curry another time. This dish is not on their menu but I did talk with Tee Jay about using duck for their curry dishes and he agreed that could be a future possibility. Well the future possibility is here. This was a boneless dish which I did not expect, I was expecting bones. This really made a different dish than what I was envisioning. I've never enjoyed duck that was so easy to eat. Since this is not on the menu I would have you contact Tee Jay to insure he has it prepared since the duck has to be roasted first and he may not have it available all the time. This is a great off menu item if you want to get into something different and well worth your consideration, I certainly would ask for this whenever Tee Jay has duck available.

Photo credit: Kippy Spilker

You watch us create you meal: we cook just for you!

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Our own "Krakatoa Cheese Steak" an eruption of flavors!

Thai Jasmine

4.5(283 reviews)

13.5 mi

I went to this restaurant with a few girlfriends a few weeks ago. They told me this was the best…read moreThai restaurant in that area. I have to agree. This place is pretty good. The food was amazing. The service was great. The owner is very friendly and it is very clean and the ambiance was nice.

We've been there several times for lunch. The food is very fresh, good size portions and delicious!…read moreExcellent service as well.

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Curry & grill

4.4(356 reviews)

18.7 mi

Best Indian takeout in South Lake Tahoe! That's right, I said it…read more The tandoori chicken was prepared differently than I'm used to--but in a very good way. It came off the bone and in a flavorful sauce, and I was definitely not complaining. Everything else we ordered was spot-on, from the saag paneer to the chicken tikka masala. Big flavors, well-prepared dishes, and exactly what I was hoping for when the Indian food craving hit. One piece of advice: give them plenty of time for your pickup and be patient. They get slammed around dinner, and good food takes a little time. Trust the process--it's worth the wait. South Lake Tahoe Indian food fans: put this one on your list. BB

This is in our top 5 favorite restaurants in Lake Tahoe after visiting for 15+ years…read more We love their quality and quantities. I wish they had a few tables or chairs to enjoy as fresh as possible, but it is within a grocery store. Everything we've ordered we've loved!

Chicken tikka masala with rice and garlic naan bread

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The Basil Restaurant

4.4(876 reviews)

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We always receive an amazing meal with excellent service in a delightful setting with a peaceful…read moreambiance. They have also accommodated our special dietary needs each time.

The Basil Restaurant was not on my regular route but it was well worth the detour!…read more To start we had a complementary veggie soup with tofu. Lunch entrees come with a side salad topped with peanut sauce and a delicious wonton cracker. We tried the yellow curry and pad see ew and both were very good. Don't forget to pass through Downtown Carson City for the cutest restaurants and old town charm

3/26/25 FYI. Cool decor

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4.5(1.1k reviews)

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Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

The food was amazing, ambience was the best they treated us like family, and the staff was amazing…read moreespecially Ray she was awesome, sweet and so so kind.

Awesome fast service and great staff. Made us feel at home and the food keeps us coming back.read more

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4.3(586 reviews)

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We've been here quite a few times and always are met quickly, find ordering easy, and the food is…read morealways delicious! The owner is always cordial and greets you with a smile. Highly recommend!

Located next to Smith's grocery store, La Mint is so convenient to drop into while out and about…read morerunning errands. The large dining room is beautifully decorated with greenery in the entryway and woven light fixtures all around the restaurant. We were seated right away by a friendly server. Our orders were taken and the food arrived quickly. We ordered shrimp and chicken fresh spring rolls. They were good but could've used more of the protein filling. My chicken rice noodle soup made up for the lack of protein in the spring rolls. The soup was loaded with lots of sliced chicken breast and the broth was piping hot and delicious. The addition of the accompanying fresh bean sprouts, cilantro and lime added so much flavor and texture. The portion was so large that I had enough to take home and eat the next day.

Bo luc lac (shaking beef), egg rolls, and Vietnamese coffee

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4.2(2.1k reviews)

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Great food, best crab rangoon & crab pad thai ever. Tom yum soup very good, My thai curry & My Thai…read moresizzling were ok. Crab rangoon were filled with lots of delish real crab meat, not the cheap stuff u get at most generic Asian restaur, same for crab pad thai.

We got here around 5PM and the place was already full. We didn't have to wait long for our party of…read moreseven to be seated. I was hungry. We ordered a little bit of everything. - Sunny Pork - Papaya Salad - Shrimp Pad Thai - Pork Pad Thai - My Thai Fried Rice - Crab Fried Rice - Chicken Panang Curry - Spicy Basil Beef - Tonkotsu - Spicy Eggplant Pork - My Thai Sizzling - Thai Tea Food was delicious. Great service too. Highly recommended! 4.5 / 5

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Papaya Salad (Thai Style)

Panda Kitchen II

4.2(73 reviews)

4.0 mi

We have been coming here a long time. They never disapoint. Best in carson city the food is top of…read morethe line

Panda kitchen ll will forever be my place to eat. They food is always amazing and the service is…read moregreat and the wait is never long. I've been here a couple times and I've never been let down.

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Donut Bistro

4.1(156 reviews)

21.5 mi•South Reno

We really like this small place. We have been here many times for their Pho as it is always…read moredelicious and a nice size portions. Today, for lunch, we decided to try their Chinese food. Great choice. We had Beef w snow peas and chicken asparagus. Both were large servings of delicious food. All fresh, served hot and very good. The owner, Ling, is a delight and we are pleased to support a nice local resturant. And try their donuts - i love their apple fritters.

Time for an update, basically a duplicate review. At least they are consistent, lol…read more This was our 5 star Chinese to-go food from a year or two ago, and it was take-out only at that time. Quality/Quantity - 5 stars when we first discovered this place a year or two ago. Today it was a 4 star experience, as it was too soy saucy and salty for me. And I love soy sauce and salt!! Combo Chow Mein - Generous portions. Had at least 4 shrimps. I also really like the cuts of their meats, both the chicken and beef were thinly cut and tender. They sell boba drinks, donuts, Vietnamese and Chinese food... etc. They also have a very limited dim sum menu. They also have a lunch menu. Atmosphere - Small local business, sit down is now reopened. Open 6 days a week from 6am to 9pm; closed Sunday. Yelp and their menu hours differ a little. So call to confirm... Plenty of parking. Service - Good, we have only ever done take-out here. They seem to have a very good take-out business, but I am patient. Price - As you can see from my 1-5 year old menu pictures, prices have gone up from $10 to $16 for my combo chow mein meal. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location for 14+ years. I look forward to trying your donuts and Vietnamese food in the future.

Pork Fried Rice

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Chicken chow mein

China Jade Horse

4.1(192 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great food and service. Been years since we've been there,…read morewill be back soon. Quiet, quaint restaurant that is welcoming. The parking lot can be a challenge with In & Out drive thru in the way of one of the entrances. Enter near Verizon or ACE.

I dined in for dinner last night while in Carson Valley. Connie was welcoming, prompt and very…read moreattentive. I had been craving their General's chicken here and decided to come in for their dinner special. My food was served piping hot and was delicious per usual. This time was the sauce was my favorite. Next time I'd pass on their fried rice (soy sauce rice), there's nothing else in it. It's missing eggs and veggies. The restaurant has always been clean and tidy on all past visits; their restrooms are kept clean as well. I brought home my leftovers and an orange chicken entrée and a war wonton soup to-go. Everything was delicious. Next time you're in Carson Valley area and craving Chinese food, stop on by.

Scallops & Snow peas with chow mein. Lunch size

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D C.

15 years ago

This place is great. The staff is always helpful and the service is excellent. Atmosphere is nice if just a tad cool for my tastes, though the owner George tells me the heat is being worked on at the moment. Food is above-average for this area and much better than the nearby 'buffet' style place. I had both sushi and menu here and there are a few things - like 'bean curd' that I had not tried before I visited and it was superb. Price was reasonable as well and for once the Sake was not off the charts expensive! Highly recommended. read more

Susan L.

10 years ago

I highly recommend this place. The décor was beautifully decorated and the booth we sat in was very comfortable and not to mention the food was so very deoicious!!! Service was outstanding as they came around our table several times to see if we needed anything. I have been to many Chnese restaurants and this one is at the top of my list. Unfortunately, we are visiting family in the area so we won't be back till our next visit. Place could be hard to find as it is located in the back of the main Street but it is worth looking for. read more

Antonio V.

15 years ago

I was here for sushi with two of the other reviewers, and I concur that the sushi is awesome. Add some more beers to your list and you'd be 6/5 stars. The crunchy roll and tempura vegetable rolls here are divine. Thanks George and Kerry read more

Ivy M.

10 years ago

Went to Bamboo Gardens for the first time with, Dennis Hof and couple other working ladies of the houses. Great food and very friendly service. Clean and comfortable establishment. I do recommend everyone experience, Bamboo Gardens. read more

Paul H.

15 years ago

I had sushi here and it was amazing. Nice selection of rolls and the owner is a funny guy and a big time football fan!!! Two suggestions: Add Wifi and turn up the heat! Just kidding George great sushi and keep it up!! read more

Emma A.

172

7 years ago

We were driving through and stopped at this little place for lunch. It was amazing! Y'all should definitely check it out! :D

Stacey M.

183

5 years ago

Excellent food and very attentive staff. The food was hot and fresh! Will come here again for sure.

Alisa F.

7 years ago

First time here, and I was amazed how awesome the food was, and extremely reasonably priced!

Angi H.

180

4 years ago

The is our usual place we go to. All the food is delish, customer service is excellent.

Chris C.

11 years ago

Love the lunch specials here. Something different each day. Always fast and friendly!

John B.

14 years ago

This is out local favorite. Great lunch menu, sushi bar, and the friendliest staff.

Cody Z.

3 years ago

This place is soooo good. There is nothing to say this is just sooo good.

Rick H.

5 years ago

love this place, will drive from reno to have lunch here,

Danny L.

5 years ago

Best Chinese food around. I love the atmosphere & energy.

Ceezie K.

10 years ago

We enjoyed this. It was fast and tasty.

Diana Y.

8 years ago

This place is very fresh and very good!

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