Melody V.

The lobster pad Thai was amazing! Our group also got the appetizer platters and everything was so good. The sausage was so delicious that we got another serving of it. They had an impressive cocktail menu and I got the Beachwalk which you could get in a coconut or pineapple.

Dustin E.

I was thrilled to return to Bamboo Penny's. This was the site of my first Yelp Elite Event in KC. So I was nostalgic. My wife and I met our friends here for an early dinner at 4:45 PM before a 6 PM showing of the Odyssey at the IMAX across the street. We were seated promptly upon arrival in the upstairs where it was a little warm because it was so hot outside, but they had the fans and the AC going and it cooled off as we sat there. The theater ended up being much hotter. Ha! We started with spring rolls and grilled chicken dumplings. I ordered the combo Pad Kee Mao () with beef, pork and chicken. My wife doesn't eat much so we shared it. And it was plenty for two people, especially after the appetizers. My friend Dave had the mango duck, which was very tasty as he was kind enough to share a bite with me. His wife ordered the cashew chicken, which she raved about. It was their first time at Bamboo Penny's, my wife's too. Everyone loved it and said they would love to return. Just the final note, the four of us dined several times together at Aqua Penny's, which used to be diagonally across the street and has now permanently closed. It was a glorious restaurant with a wonderful oyster bar and an incredible staff. We will miss it very much. I'm sorry it didn't work out for Penny and her husband, the owners.

Sydni A.

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.

Richard P.

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.

Randy H.

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.

Tamia L.

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

Susan M.

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.

Heather B.

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.

Karl A.

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!

Maria-Elena T.

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.

Brian K.

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.

Our first time to Bamboo Penny's was fantastic. Our waitress was fun and attentive and the food was perfection! Crab Rangoon, BBQ pork noodles with broth on the side and Beef Masaman Curry because I wanted a peanut sauce. The cocktails were delicious and the restaurant was lovely and lively. Can't wait till our next visit!

Ashlee D.

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!