They were not lying when they said that they have Filipino family serving sizes!! The portions were huge and the quality of everything was amazing. The crispy pata was perfect, and the sinigang was so sour -- a great soup for the cold weather we had. We were so full but were glad we said yes to dessert. The cassava cake was served warm, it was probably one of the best ones we've had. From the moment we stepped in, we were made to feel like we were home! We also found out that the lady who served us is from the same province as us. I always appreciate when they're accommodating to our kids -- she asked us what our son wanted to watch and she played some Blippi on YouTube so we could eat in peace since no one else was dining there that evening. Also, I wanted to add that their restrooms were immaculately clean! It's always a great bonus. read more

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What a great dining experience! I think I was a little lucky and had the entire place to myself as I dined with my family. We tried a little bit of everything and to be honest this was my first real sit down Filipino cuisine. The staff was very friendly and even gave us extra baked goodies fresh. Portions are legit Filipino-sized, meaning you will leave full and we definitely over ordered so we had leftovers. The chicken bbq was surprisingly very memorable to me! read more

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This review is based on a recent pick up order. * Crispy Pata: This was very good, but it would have been nicely presented already cut into pieces. * Fresh Veggie Lumpia: Not a fan. I didn't like it or hate it. It was unremarkable. * Kare-Kare: It didn't taste like traditional Kare-Kare. It looked like Kare-Kare with more of an orange tint, but it lacked the peanut flavor. I could barely taste even a hint of peanut. I wondered if this was how it was made in a different province. In any case, I was very disappointed. * BBQ Pork Skewers: Cooked well with good flavor. * White Rice: Included. It was Filipino white rice cooked in a rice cooker. How does one rate this? I felt it was hit or miss. Some of the dishes were good, some underwhelming. I might try other dishes in the future. read more

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Homestyle Filipino restaurant that serves a variety of traditional meals. Everything was fresh and tasted delicious! Some of our dishes took longer to arrive than others but overall it was a great experience. Some things to note is that parking is in the back , and the restaurant is up two flights of stairs. Call ahead for seating on the weekend . read more

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Legit OG place, been around for almost 3 decades in this town. Food is exceptional and service is excellent. It brings memories eating in here. The best pansit Malabon in North NJ if not entire NJ, not even the Queens or Newark Pinoy places comes close. If you're looking for authentic Pinoy food, this is the place! read more

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Ive been missing their grilled liempo and so we revisited this July and had a wonderful lunch! it wasnt too busy on an early Sunday but there was a good amount of people ahead of us already. Service was good and music played were nice! Ambiance is dark though, whereas i prefer places that have more natural light. We got their grilled liempo (of course!), shrimp sinigang and grilled bangus. Everything complimented each other - the savoriness of the pork and the warm and sour soup of the sinigang. The fish was nicely cooked and we loved the veggie toppings. We were so full but still decided to get the halo-halo anyway haha Ive had better halohalo though; theirs was little ube ice cream and the ice is not fine. Its pieces of ice that you have to crunch with your teeth rather than that melt in your mouth shaved ice so we'll probably skip that next time. Overall its one hearty meal over here. read more

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One of the best Filipino restaurants aside from MamaFina. This place is next to the other Filipino restaurant that serves cafeteria style...That place is pure garbage. Bamboo Grill is a recommendation of my aunt who asked if we could go there. I said sure...food is delicious. Everything ordered and I over ordered was yummy. Service was nice except for the owner working in the room. That is not the place to do work and makes employees resentful and makes for a distrustful environment. You get one star off for working in the restaurant instead of a room away from diners. Service was good and attentive enough and the food was fresh. Ambiance is really open though some dividers would break up the layout. I like this place and unless I am going to MamaFina which has barely any parking, this is the place to dine for Filipino food...I absolutely hate cafeteria style which Filipinos seem to love. Thank you Auntie for recommending this place. read more

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Authentic Filipino dishes! Friendly and service oriented From the owner to the staff. Special mention Ate Lori who has been there for the longest time. Highly recommend this business anytime read more

Order anything on the menu and be impressed. I've been here too many times to count. Don't let my check-ins fool you. I was coming here when beepers were still a thing. Whenever I'm in town, Bamboo Grill gets a visit. I pay homage... read more

Food is traditional Filipino food, with decent portions. No complaints at all about what we had (kare kare, fried veg lumpia, pancit canton, and fried pompano). All food tasted like home cooking, fresh, and not too salty or greasy. Halo halo was a bit heavy on the ice, and could've used more toppings, but it was still tasty after it was all mixed up in a big bowl. The ambiance is a transformed ballroom, into dining area. But it's clean and casual. Ceiling decor was cheesy and should be replaced or just taken down. Large flat screen TVs play whatever the staff put, usually an array of YouTube music videos. It's entertaining if they put some good music on, but when we first got there it was a weird program on luxury cars. Not exactly what I'd want to watch while sitting down to a meal. Overall, worth a visit if you're craving a traditional tasty quality sit-down Filipino meal. read more

My second time here and would've given 5 stars if not for their beef bulalo, it wasn't that good, plain taste and not enough veggies for $25. The grilled pork belly was great, lumpia Shanghai was tasty and the bistek was marinated well, however the quality of beef could be better, the grilled pampano was fresh and perfectly cooked. Service was attentive and friendly... I mean, it's Filipino hospitality! Just be aware that they charge an extra fee when you use debit or credit card. read more

It's my second time coming here and the food is always delicious! I've tried the kare kare from here and it's savoury, and creamy with a lot of veggies and ox tail. The lumpia shanghai is super flavourful so if you love garlic you'll love these spring rolls. We ordered the crispy pata and I was not disappointed. It was cooked perfectly with the skin being super crunchy and having a good layer of fat between the skin and the meat. The leche flan was okay, I've had creamier but I would still order it again. The halo halo is huge, probably enough for 3 people to share! All the staff here are super friendly and I'm surprised that it isn't busy both times I've come. There's lots of space to serve larger parties and the food is family style, meant to be shared. The prices listed on yelp aren't accurate to what the current prices are in the restaurant but I feel like it's still worth it. read more

Bamboo Grill - Crispy Pata - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

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Great service and food. Great Ambiancenot I will come back again to try something different next time. read more

Bamboo Grill - Chicken adobo - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

First of all, Lori is the best server. Super friendly and attentive. This place offers world-renown Filipino hospitality. #iykyk. For 5 people we ordered various dishes to have a nostalgic palate. The food was delicious overall. If you like fried fish - get the bangus belly. If you like peanut butter, get the kare-kare (an oxtail stew with veggies in peanut sauce. If you can't get to Jackson Heights for the Philippine-style pork barbecue, get it here. Parking lot available. Enjoy and thank me later :) read more

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Great food and service. Been coming here for years but never had a chance to submit a review. Although I am not Filipino and may not know what is considered good vs bad tasting Filipino food, everything we order is always flavorful. However, I have been to several Filipino restaurants around NJ and NY, so I can tell you which ones are good from a non-Filipino. The staff is so respectful and friendly, and are not judgmental towards non-Filipinos. . read more

A neighborhood gem that offers traditional Filipino food. My experiences have always been good here. They have a big menu so it's going to take me a while to try everything, but so far I've liked most of the dishes I've tried. Portion size is good and prices reasonable. I typically get takeout and they pack everything very well. read more

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We came here with two friends new to the cuisine and eager to try it out. A coworker of theirs had recommended this place based on the menu. It's a little hard to find tucked away in the back and next to another restaurant. You have to go up the stairs from the parking lot...it's a little intimidating. The place itself is huge! Service is family style and staff will make recommendations. It was empty when we came... Covid has killed the business. They apparently used to be very busy and often held dance evenings. Dance is a big thing. Big tvs blared Russian dance competitions. But it's about the food! Authentic and delicious. We had lumpia, an adobo dish, a soup, garlic fried rice, and pork sisig. Yum! Highly recommend. read more

Love this place. I'm from the west coast and totally unfamiliar with new Milford area. When I found this place and walked in they welcomed me as if i was family. That right there showed me that this place was gonna be good. My daughter and I had the lumpia and Pancit. It was like my mom had made it from scratch. Totally delicious. My daughter has peanut and soy allergies so they made sure to room everything a certain way read more

Bamboo Grill - Lumpia and calamansi juice - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

Great food great service This is a hidden gem! Love the fresh Coconut Juice! Will be back!

The food is excellent and very well executed. Service was prompt, polite and attentive. The place is clean and open. And prices were reasonable. My issue was the takeout/prepackaged siopao; we were told it was top-notch and full of filling. Well, it was the opposite - almost all dough. And whatever little pork asado filling in there was fatty. That ruined the integrity and credibility for me. Don't get their siopao unless you just want bread. read more

Food is good. You order through the menu not like your typical Filipino place (turo-turo point-point). Everything comes out freshly made. Service is excellent. Convenient parking lot in the back. Highly recommended read more

Bamboo Grill - Swaggers - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

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Same proprietors of Manila Sunset in Jersey City in the 90s. And from the looks of it, the same tables from the old Montgomery location. They were the first Filipino food. They had really good BBQ and bibingka. Great loss when they closed. Presently Bamboo Grill a wonderful continuation. We ordered merienda food. Goto, tokwa't baboy, BBQ and off course the bibingka special. Most are well done. The baboy with the tokwa could be a meatier. Just a minor choice. Otherwise well made. Adding Bamboo and Mama Fina's, added to the comfort food rotation. Come here. Like soon! read more

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I have been here several dozen times since we moved to Bergen County in 1994. The place is frequented by fellow Pinoys. I see the occasional "not Pinoy customers" . So if you are that "not Pinoy" tell the owner Joe what you like. Guaranteed he will find the right combination. read more

This review is specifically for the Latin Room at Bamboo Grill. I've personally attended 3 parties here since 2015 and they have all been very nice and the service is very consistent. They have all had pretty much similar Filipino menu selections and they are all very tasty. I always enjoy the Lumpia, pancit, salmon, pork BBQ, and the always popular Whole Lechon. They also have a nice dance floor that is always lively with plenty of dancing. Personally I'm not that knowledgeable of all the special line dancing and other dances they do there but they do have some nice dance instructors on hand that are trying to get everyone involved in the fun. It always makes for an interesting evening and everyone on the staff there is very nice. I would says it's a nice place to host or attend a party I guess that's why we keep going back there every year. read more

Bamboo Grill - Some of the selections from the buffet from the party - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

Worst sisig I've ever had and I'm not even a picky eater. All you can taste was the bitterness of bean sprouts, and why did they even put bean sprouts?! read more

Authentic Pinoy food!!! Great price, and good variety, this is the place to go if you miss good Pinoy food. I recommend kare-kare (oxtail stew in a peanut-based sauce), pancit malabon, grilled tilapia, and garlic rice. For dessert, I recommend bibinka which you can easily share with 3 people because of its large portion. Also they have halo-halo!! Food:A- Service:A- Atmosphere:B- read more

Very good authentic Filipino food. Had the Lechon, Bistek, Lumpia, one their fried fish dishes and another tamarind based soup. All prepared and seasoned well. Large portions and very friendly staff. read more

My coworkers bought some awesome Pancit Malabon to work and I was on a mission to hunt down the restaurant. I've tried so many pancit malabon and never did the flavor and taste match up to the one served at Bamboo Grill. It's a bit more expensive compared to the prices they charge in Queens but it's well worth the quality of the food! I would come back if i was ever in the area. Maybe I'll try their other dishes too. read more

Bamboo Grill - Pancit malabon - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

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This Filipino place may be more expensive than the more common Filipino places where you pick dishes from already cooked dishes but it's all worth it. Staff is friendly and always willing to suggest what's good with what. Service is quite fast and if you reserve for a big group, they are even willing to take your order in advance so when you arrive, food is almost ready to be served. This is the best place to take your non Filipino friends who have not tried Filipino food! read more

Great place to order FILIPINO dishes-food. VERY nice owner, LITO. Ask for him the next time you check out this restaurant in Bergenfield. read more

Since COVID starts, they transferred their dining area to the Latin Ballroom where you need to get past the entrance through the back store. Good thing, there are parking spaces available for easy access. It was my first time trying out this Authentic Filipino Cuisine restaurant and it did not disappoint. A true Filipino flavor cooked with the right seasoning and made with love, feels like dining in from the outside balconies overlooking the Philippine sea. That's how good it was, that I am so inspired to make this review. The workers were also attentive and fast. We ordered Nilagang Baboy, Grilled Squid, Inihaw na liempo, each comes with rice. The distinct flavor is legit. We also had Halo-Halo for dessert, and not just your fast food halo-halo taste but a taste you can hear your heart racing. Can't wait to be back soon. read more

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This place deserves nothing but more than 100 stars. This spot will always be my favorite spot for Filipino food. I highly recommend the Lechón Kawali with some Bistec, Pansit, Chicken BBQ with Garlic rice with a drink called Sago. You won't regret visiting this place. Also, be prepared to eat a-lot since the portions are big! read more

Just bad overall. Unprofessional. Slippery floors. Food has been the same throughout the years.

Absolutely love this place. The food is amazing, the vibe is very homey. Some recommendations are the pork belly liempo, the pancit palabok, the BBQ sticks and garlic rice. Everything is super tasty. The sinigang is also great! If you're looking for a little Filipino food pick-me-up this is the place to go! read more

Worst Tapsilog ever - this not tapa this is beefsteak with egg. Paid $17.95 + tax for this! Very greasy and deceiving. Very disappointed as we were craving for an authentic filipino breakfast dish. read more

Bamboo Grill - Fake tapsilog - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

Great place in town. I got the bbq chicken and it was great. My bf got the pork belly and liked it but primarily ate off my plate. We both got the garlic rice. I should've gone with the plain rice. The waiter said it was a sauté of garlic and soy sauce but if you look closely it's burned garlic bits in the rice. It was too much garlic for me. I added some of the bbq sauce from my chicken since it was a sweet bbq sauce to tame the flavor down but ultimately it was a no for me. My bf didn't mind. The mini egg rolls are good. The amount of sauce they give isn't enough but our waiter got us more so no issues there. We will come back. read more

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Went here for takeout and it was seriously disappointing. I got sisig and halo halo to go. The sisig was extremely expensive and wasn't crispy at all- more so soggy and too salty with lots of pig ear. I like pig ear but usually expect my sisig to come with crunchy pork bits, onions, etc. The halo halo was $9 or so for a measly cup and the ingredients weren't that generous. The taste was slightly off too. Too much like preserved/artificial flavored banana. The service was friendly though and the interior was nice. Two stars for that. read more

Good food within an amazing Filipino community in North Jersey. One of the best Filipino restaurant that I've ever been. Customer service is always amazing. Good portions. My only wish though would be a good expansion read more

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My dear Bamboo Grill, You're the best. No seriously. This place is the best place to go for Filipino food if u live near Bergen County. My spelling might suck with all the goods I'm about to list but, here it is: Tapsilog, Fresh Lumpia, BBQ sticks, shanghai, bibingka, Halohalo, buko drink, Sisig, Lechon cawale, and there palabok are a must-try. I could never get sick of these classic Filipino food, especially the way Bamboo Grill prepares it. The service is great, better than any service I've experienced. The food is so quickly prepared as if they knew what you were going to order already. I love this place and nothing could possibly replace it. You must definitely try! read more

Bamboo Grill - Iced Buko - Filipino Near Me - Bergenfield, New Jersey

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I came in here for a quick fix of lumpia (Shanghai), and I was not disappointed! The rolls were crispy, and the filling was flavorful and yummy! The restaurant itself is a little on the small side, which I can imagine can get cramped on weekends, but they also have huge banquet hall in the back if you want to host a party. Well decorated, clean and welcoming is how I'd describe the atmosphere. The woman who took my order was very kind and gently informed me that credit card minimum is $20. It was my first visit, and I think she could tell, so she let it slide. Every food establishment has a defining moment, and mine happened in the car when I looked at my to go order. The plastic top had a little triangle cut out on top, so the steam could escape, and my lumpia would not get soggy!!! Although this may seem like nothing, it meant a lot to me and shows how much they care about their customers and food. Free public parking in the back which is convenient. I will definitely be back to try out some more items from their menu! read more

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