Great food great atmosphere and great service. I have taken on multiple occasions parties at 5:00 or 6 and all the meals were fantastic.

We go to Bamboo Penny's often. The food is amazing and very Thai! Outstanding service too! Priced right, try it and you will certainly agree! read more

Bamboo Penny's is easily one of the prettiest restaurants in KC. The decor is absolutely top-notch and creates a great atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Our server was very kind and attentive, but one thing to keep in mind is that the servers earn commission, so they may be more likely to recommend menu items regardless of their personal opinion. For starters, we ordered the Crispy Chicken Egg Rolls. They were okay, but I probably wouldn't order them again. Most of what I tasted was the glass noodles, and the other flavors didn't stand out much. For my entree, I got the Combo Pad Kee Mow with shrimp and beef at a medium spice level. The spice was perfect. The noodles were cooked just right, the beef was tender, the shrimp was fresh and plump, and the vegetables complemented everything well. The sauce tied it all together with a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this dish. My friend ordered the Lump Crab Fried Rice and added shrimp. She let me try some, and it was incredible. The flavors were vibrant, fresh, and balanced. The only downside is the price, as the crab adds quite a bit to the cost, but the quality was there and you could tell it was fresh. Overall, Bamboo Penny's delivered a great dining experience. Between the beautiful atmosphere and the quality of the entrees, it's definitely a place I'd return to. read more

Bamboo Penny's - Pad Kee Mow Combo - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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We decided to drop in for some Thai cuisine before our night commenced at a nearby cocktail bar. Pennies is incredibly clean, though the pricing is definitely on the elevated side. I won't attempt to pronounce the exact name, but I ordered a barbecued pork and noodle bowl that came with pork dumplings and a side of broth. Packed with fresh spring onions and baby bok choy, it tasted remarkably fresh and clean. Naturally, I overloaded it with all the incredible spices available--my stomach will definitely be thanking me later! One friend ordered the veggie plate, which led to a few tense, dramatic moments of debating whether the accompanying dumplings were vegetarian or meat. Once we finally got official confirmation that they were vegetarian, our "happy meal" successfully resumed. My other friend went with the chicken fried rice, which looked fantastic. To top it all off, it turned out I actually knew our server from several years ago! Needless to say, we received phenomenal service and were exceptionally well taken care of all night. read more

Bamboo Penny's - My barbecue pork noodle dish The broth is in a separate bowl out of the picture - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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Celebrated my wife's birthday in a beautiful large circular booth near the kitchen in back. Started things off with some nice sampler plates at very fair happy hour pricing. Likewise, we enjoyed some creative cocktails from their newly updated spirits menu. Everyone enjoyed the wonderfully presented dishes from all parts of their menu. I found the inspired collection of ingredients in their house specialty pineapple fried rice dish along with just the right blend of oils and spice to be truly unique and unlike anything I've ever enjoyed. Thanks to our gracious server Joy who so thoroughly answered all of our questions and perfectly described not only the dishes but elements of their preparation. A real credit to her craft. read more

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Tried the sweet n sour dish. Unfortunately it tasted very similar to ketchup more than sweet and sour sauce. The tofu and veggies were well prepared. Got to enjoy with lapu lapu which held me consume my meal. read more

My coworkers and I visited during lunch time and it was quite busy. We had reservations for 6 and were setup in back booth. Our waitress Chanisara was very helpful and patient. Our table ordered a few shared plates: Veggie sampler combo, Lobster Egg Rolls and Som Tum. The lobster rolls were all mine and delightful. Full of lobster, cabbage & scallions rolled up in a crispy wonton. The Som Tum salad was very good as well. My entree was Basil Fried Rice with Shrimp (Medium Heat). The rice was full of bell peppers, sweet onion, basil along with the herbs & spices which provided more than enough flavor to which I did not use any other sauce. My coworkers enjoyed their dishes as well: crispy jumbo garlic shrimp, pineapple fried rice, tofu stir fry and other dishes read more

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Finding a place to park was very difficult, especially since I wasn't familiar with the layout of that shopping area. Maybe it's not as bad when it's not holiday season, right before Thanksgiving. There are almost too many options on the food menu, and the drink menu is very extensive. I'd recommend checking out the food menu online before you go to save some time. The service was great, but because we were a party of 12, the tip at 22% was automatically added, which was OK, but it's better to know that upfront. I had two appetizers and a tropical beverage so it was over $50 total. The Chicken Satay had 3 good-sized flat pieces of chicken, and the crispy Shrimp in a Blanket were wonderfully crispy, but a little too spicy for me. The sauces with both were good. It's a fairly noisy restaurant, but again, maybe that was because it was right before the holidays. The decor has too many conflicting elements going on, some very modern, but then there are a lot of long fake floral things hanging from the ceiling that seemed gaudy and out-of-place. I'd heard lots of good things about Bamboo Penny's, and I'd try it again on a less busy day, but it's probably not going to be on my "favorites" list. read more

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I had been planning to try Bamboo Penny's for at least a year since moving here and finally did this past Friday night. The positive: It's a beautiful atmosphere and the service is great. Our server named Joy was extremely attentive. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and it looks very classy. It was very busy so I know it's popular. The less positive: My lower rating is because I didn't love the food which is very important. The prices are about 25% higher here than many of the other Thai/Asian Fusion places in the area so I'd want the food to be as good if not better. Others in our party got fried rice dishes and liked them so it was a mixed result but all agreed that they would expect to like the food more for the higher cost. Appetizers: The table shared 3 appetizers. Crab Rangoon, Vegetable Tempura, and Spring Rolls. All were $12 each. The spring rolls were good and the best food I tried here. I enjoyed the ground chicken. I'm used to getting shrimp or shrimp and pork so I appreciated the different protein. They were rather small but there were 4 of them cut in halves. 2 different styles of peanut sauce. My favorite spring rolls I have found in the area are larger and cost $7.99. They are shrimp and do not have a chicken option. The plating was very nice. The crab Rangoon was fine. Nothing special about it but cooked well. Again the plating was nice. The vegetable tempura was disappointing. There was one tiny piece of sweet potato and nothing jumped out as tasty. There was some sort of white vegetable that was so flavorless that nobody could figure out what it was. The broccoli were larger pieces that were basically broccoli with a tiny bit of tempura crust. The two large broccoli were most of the dish. There was some sort of mayo based sauce . Definitely not worth $12. Entree: I decided to get the Beef Noodle Soup which they had listed in parentheses as phó. This is not like traditional phó that I normally get. It's definitely beef noodle soup with a heavy base of beef stock/broth. It is extremely oily/greasy and not lite like the phó broth I prefer. I started feeling a bit nauseated after just eating a bit because of the grease from the soup/broth. There was nothing wrong with the soup but I don't eat that much greasy food and I don't feel good when I do. I now know the description of beef noodle soup is a better description than phó. Again, the service was great and they did give me extra basil which I tried to use in the beef noodle soup to give it a more fresh, lite taste. It didn't work and all I could taste was the heavy, oily, beef stock/broth. I also really like to use sriracha in my phó and they only had Thai spices to add. I think Bamboo Penny's is much more Thai focused than any other style of Asian. My Beef Noodle Soup was $21. I normally pay around $12-$15 for phó. The servings are large like at most Asian restaurants these days. All of the plating was very nice. If I go back, I would try a curry since I think Thai is probably a better selection at this restaurant and more in their wheelhouse. read more

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This was a great dining experience! We had a large group of 6 and we were seated right away. The team did a great job of covering our table. We had drinks fast and our food order was in quick too. The meals were delicious! From the appetizer sampler platter to the pho to the chicken pad thai! Everything had the spice level that we ordered and the flavors were bursting! Great service, great food! read more

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Second time eating here- again with a very large group upstairs. We were three separate tables of 8 in a corner. Seemed a long time to get drinks. The three tables ate at very different times. Seemed understaffed. Our dirty appetizer plates sat on the table the whole meal of dinner. And we even had stacked them up for them. We split a lot of appetizers and there were all good! I got the combo pad Thai and it was just ok. For the combo, I chose chicken, tofu, and shrimp. Each was very bland and must have been added at the last second. Also got the steamed Chinese broccoli which was a generous serving. My friends salmon looked good. I'll try that next time. read more

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Perfect place if you want to overpay for Thai food for the vibes, if you know what I mean. I don't see much value in it anymore as other Thai restaurants in the area have better quality food for a better value. read more

Bamboo Penny's - Mai Thai - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

The food is fabulous, service has always been right on time and the ambiance is superb.

While visiting family in Kansas City, they took me for Thai food at Bamboo Penny's. Beautiful restaurant, excellent service and delicious food. Plus, they had my favorite dessert. Mango and sticky rice!!! read more

Bamboo Penny's - Sticky rice, mango and coconut cream - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

We had such a great experience at Bamboo Penny's in Leawood. From start to finish, everything was fantastic. Our server, Anna, was absolutely incredible--super friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations. She really helped us narrow down exactly what we were in the mood for, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was stunning, with beautiful attention to detail throughout the space that made it feel warm and elevated at the same time. I ordered the Panang Curry (which is something I rarely find done well), and it was amazing--definitely one of the best versions I've had. Since we couldn't decide on appetizers, Anna suggested the sampler platter, which turned out to be perfect. It came with four of each item, making it ideal for our party of four. Overall, everything exceeded expectations. We're already looking forward to coming back, especially to enjoy the patio when the weather is nice! read more

Bamboo Penny's - Panang curry & pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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One of my favorite Thai places in the metro. Each time I've tried something different and have thoroughly enjoyed not only the food but also the service and atmosphere. The appetizer platters are a great way to try several things and share with the whole table. I personally am a big fan of the egg rolls. Drunken noodles with beef and the salmon dish were both very good. Service was very attentive. Highly recommend this place! It's also in a good location and easily accessible. read more

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This is the first time I've been inside Bamboo Penny's. Before I had eaten on the patio which is great but the inside is super pretty - highly recommended for dates. As usual all the food was amazing. I will definitely come back here again. Also, I'm slightly a nuisance with asking recommendations the staff did not disappoint. They were so good. read more

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Great food in a nice atmosphere. Our dinner companions compared it to nice NY restaurants.

Bamboo Penny's is ALWAYS a vibe! The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing. There are two levels. You can take the steps or elevator up to the second floor dining area. This is not my first time at Bamboo and it certainly won't be the last. I have dined in and gotten take out several times. Each time the food and drinks have been awesome. This visit I got the Basil Fried Rice (no meat; medium heat level) and Chicken pan seared dumplings. Usually, when I order the medium heat it tastes like it. This time it tasted mild. However, I asked my waitress for Siracha sauce and she brought out a small plate with pepper flakes, siracha and two clear oils with peppers in them. Definitely kicked the spice level up! My friends ordered the veggie sampler combo, lo mein, basil fried rice with shrimp and penny's Rangoon. Drinks: one had a mocktail and the other had a seasonal strawberry daiquiri. They both enjoyed their food and drinks respectively. 10/10 recommend! read more

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When we entered the restaurant, there was a sign on the hostess desk that said something like "Due to the FIFA tournament, there will be an 18% surcharge on all menu items. This is due to the complexity caused by the FIFA Tournament ". I asked if this was in addition to the normal tip and was told it had nothing to do with the tip. We left w/o eating. read more

Wow! How have I never been here! This place was absolutely wonderful! Came for restaurant Week! The spicy sausage appetizer was flavorful and the portion size was generous! I haven't had hot and sour soup before but I definitely will have it again! It packed a punch with heat! I also loved the pad thai! The mild was super tasty and approachable for all palates! The space was classy and I adored all the plants hanging from the ceilings! Already planning my next visit! read more

Bamboo Penny's - Hot and sour soup - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

TL;DR: You're paying for ambiance here, not flavor. If you want your pineapple fried rice served in a pineapple, come here. If you could pass, go to Hot Basil in Overland Park for solid everyday Thai food with bigger portions and better flavor at a more reasonable price. And if you want a place with nice ambiance but better food than Penny's (which, admittedly, used to be better), check out the Roast Duck Red Curry at Pad Thai Restaurant in south OP. The prices there will be high as well, but the flavors and portions are way better value. read more

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I love the eclectic atmosphere! Esthetic decor, music and cozy tables. Service was excellent. Our server was engaging and attentive. The food was fantastic! Perfect portions. The Rangoon and egg rolls were a great start. Very tasty! I got sweet and sour chicken and my husband got cashew chicken. Both really delicious! Also it was our daughter's birthday and they gave her a complimentary piece of cheesecake. She got pineapple chicken, her favorite dish. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

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I'm always pleased with Bamboo Penny and honestly Penny in the Village too. The portions are always very generous. I love how the plating is. It's a cute restaurant. I've never had a bad experience here. We've even had great experiences at the bar when we showed up last minute. Today, we met Ashley and she made our experience even better. I'm here on Christmas Day with my niece and nephew. They didn't have any meal plans and Penny's happened to be open. We were sat upstairs in Ashley's section. She was so incredibly patient and thorough. My niece & nephew don't usually eat Thai food & she walked us through the menu. I'm here somewhat regularly and she taught me a lot. She is a treasure. She worked the room well, gave everyone good attention, and was a joy. Also I'm disappointed in myself for not reviewing this place earlier. read more

I stopped by Bamboo Pennies and tried the vegetable and shrimp stir-fry, ordered mild since I can't handle a lot of spice. The flavor was absolutely amazing, and the presentation was beautiful you can tell they put care into every dish. The restaurant itself was spotless, and my food came out surprisingly fast without feeling rushed. Overall, such a great experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

Bamboo Penny's - Vegetable Stir-Fry Combo - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. Service was good, fair price and great quality food. I will definitely return. read more

Seafood was fresh and great with a mild spice, the server was a young college student that was full of life and he suggested a lot of different things, his service was amazing. I had a party of four and the seating was perfect. read more

Bamboo Penny's - Penny's Lobster Pad Thai (GF) Yellow Curry Seafood Medley (GF)Crispy Jumbo Garlic Shrimp Thai Lo Mein Seafood Medley - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Solid service and very tasty food. We were in town and stayed in the hotel right next to it and decided to have dinner there. Fresh spring rolls were a good start. Get the hot sauces to dip into! We shared both the Gaprow and Massaman Curry. They were great for a cold night. The curry is sweet and savory, heavy (in a good way) with peanut flavor. The Gaprow was pretty hearty and I added some fish sauce for a bit of heat. She had a good coffee martini thing and I stuck with TsingTao. Definitely recommend. The kitchen is fast. Slow your ordering if you want to relax a bit. read more

Bamboo Penny's - Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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This was my first time at Bamboo Penny's! The decor was absolutely beautiful. I had been to Aqua Penny's before and felt it had somewhat of an upscale vibe whereas Bamboo Penny's seemed to have more of a laid back vibe. The hostess and waitress we had were both very kind. They checked in without being over the top. The food was very good! We started with the Crispy Tofu and then I had the Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp (no spice) and my partner had the Thai Sweet and Sour Stif Fry with Chicken (Thai Hot). I would highly recommend the crispy tofu, it was perfectly crispy and the sauce was so good! I liked the Pineapple Fried Rice but I wished it had more flavor. I realize I got no spice but I get that everywhere and usually still experience some flavor. The serving size was great as I got about 3 meals out of it! My partner loved her dish and she can handle spice but admitted this was quite hot. She also had leftovers for a day. Overall it was a good experience! read more

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What a great Thai spot in Overland Park! We sat upstairs as happy hour ran till 6 up there. Our server was great... super friendly and full of recommendations. The appetizers were great and all of our main dishes were excellent. I got the sweet and sour beef and shrimp and it was cooked perfectly. Would definitely eat here again next time I'm in KC! read more

Bamboo Penny's - Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

delicious seabass with red curry sauce, plus the dumpling appetizer was very good. Overall great atmosphere and fresh, innovative designs on Thai/ Asian classics read more

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All the curries are yummy, but I love the Panang curry and roti the most! Loved the food, service and overall vibe. Makes an excellent date night location. read more

I'm come here at least twice a month for lunch. My go to is the Mint salad with salmon. It's so refreshing and has so many flavors in it. Highly recommend checking this place out. The ambiance of the restaurant makes you feel like you step into another world. The service is always top notch and friendly. read more

Bamboo Penny's - Mint Salmon Salad - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

Eat on the patio if you can! its such a cool outdoor space that you wouldn't expect. The food is great! highly recommend the sampler app! Everything we had was high quality and great bang for our buck! Service was great! read more

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I went here with 6 other women for our work outing. We wanted some authentic Thai food. We ordered multiple dishes and had it family style. We had the following: - Traditional Pad Thai: way too sweet. Also tastes like noodles tossed in the bottle Pad Thai sauce you can get from your local Asian market. Won't order again. - Tom Kha soup: not great. Missing usual Thai flavorings you'd find in soups: lemongrass/galanga/ginger. Won't order again. - Pad Kee Mow: flavor gets tiring and overwhelming after a few bites. Not enough noodles, whole lot of sauce. Won't order again. - Basil Fried Rice Crab: missing Thai flavorings. Where's the crab? Can't taste it. Won't order again. - Panang Curry: too sweet. Missing Thai flavorings. Won't order again. - Tiger Cry Beef: not great, no flavor. Jeow dipping sauce disappointing. Won't order again. Overall, disappointing experience. Not great to an Asian taste palette. Would not recommend if you're looking for traditional Thai food. Ambiance is cute though. If you want cute pictures, just come for the drinks and find dinner elsewhere. read more

We had an amazing experience celebrating my friend's birthday here! There were nine of us in total, and while my husband and I have been here several times and already consider it one of our favorite spots, it was everyone else's first visit--and it definitely did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for a celebration. Our server, Stephen(not sure I spelled his name correct), was absolutely awesome--attentive, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly for our group the entire time. The food and drinks were just as impressive as always--everything came out delicious, and everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. It meant a lot to us to recommend a place we love and see it exceed expectations for our friends. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we'll definitely be back again soon! read more

The service was perfect! The dining experience was even better. I will 1000% be coming back. It's delicious perfect for a date night or girls night. My drink was delicious I got the Persephone and would definitely get it again. For my meal I got the seafood stir fry and it was just amazing. The drunken noodles are really good too. Will update with pictures! It was so good I forgot! read more

It's been a few years since I last came here, but I was surprised because it looks like they went through a remodel! It was really aesthetic and welcoming. I like how it gives an upscale feel of Thai food because that's rare. I had no idea that they had Pho here, but since it was so cold outside, I wanted to try it. I really enjoyed everything about it, I was surprised because this is typically a Vietnamese dish, but they did a great job. This is a good place to come if you want to get Thai food with more of an elegant feel. read more

Bamboo Penny's - Thai Near Me - Leawood, Kansas

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Amazing meal!!!!! The fried rice in the pineapple is so Instagram worthy and totally delicious. 10/10 recommend

THIS PLACE IS MAGNIFICENT! Do not expect the average meal here. Bamboo Penny's has fresh ingredients, a thoughtful menu, a flavors that burst with every bite. We have dined and and ordered Bamboo Penny's for delivery and the food equally as good for both options. With the in-house dining however, you get to enjoy the beautiful restaurant, lively atmosphere, and delightful staff. This is my new go-to spot when I want really good Asian cuisine. With multiple locations now, the appeal is even better! 10/10 recommend! read more