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Bamboo

3.4 (369 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Asian Fusion
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Linzy R.

Definitely a hole in the wall place. Literally if you choose to eat inside it's really hot. We came here because we saw a couple promoting it on TikTok saying how wonderful it was and the best Chinese food I beg to differ definitely not the best and I never I rarely ever give a bad review. It felt like filler food. Never again.

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Sia B.

I was in the southtown area for an event and I heard bamboo does this deal after the spurs win. A free vietnamese coffee and pan fried noodles!! We ordered a small egg drop soup, pan fried noodles, chicken lettuce wraps and a vietnamese coffee. The chicken lettuce wraps were incredibly saucy and flavorful and the egg drop soup was definitely one of the best ones i've had in town. The noodles were super delicious and I'll definitely be back for them! The vietnamese coffee was too delicious and I completely forgot to take a picture of it. The service was incredible and the overall atmosphere was well decorated and nice house music was playing. The prices were hard to beat and the food definitely lived up to it! 10/10 reccomend!!

Jeremiah D.

So I typically love trying anything new or any new place, I've heard about this place all over insta and TikTok so I decided to give it a shot, I took my older brother with me and he doesn't look the friendliest but he had no issues or didn't have any problems with anyone, it took maybe 20 minutes to get seated and another 10-15 to even get asked for drinks, the drinks came out and it was only my tea, my brother waited till our food came out and then she went to "check on the drink" the food was okay but not exciting and the appetizer came out hotter then anything on the plate. All in total it wasn't the greatest experience but it's a pretty sight and the drinks were decent, it just seemed like they were quicker to get us out the restaurant then to take care of us

Lemon chicken with fried rice to go
Doretta W.

I ordered delivery via GrubHub. Pleasantly surprised it was fast and still hot when I received the order. The lemon chicken had a crispy coating and a good lemon sauce (not too sweet). The chicken was a little dry but the flavor was good. The pork fried rice was very traditional... yum! The rice was a little dry but overall the taste was solid. The potstickers were packed and cooked correctly.

6 Cheese Rangoons
Sadiya A.

Bamboo is a staple Chinese spot I go to when in the SATX area! The General Tso's is always portioned on the heavier side but this time around they didn't give as much of the portions. I do always ask to make it spicy but they don't seem to make it spicy at all, they can definitely improve in that area. The Rangoons are usually fresh, I think I've only ordered once when they were not and were over fried.

Lemon Chicken , Cheese Rangoon & Hot&Sour Soup
Ricardo V.

Stopped by for lunch and had the lemon chicken -- absolutely a 10/10! Parking is a bit limited, but the delicious food and great service more than make up for it.

Roni R.

They have lunch specials everyday. Our waitress was nice and friendly. I ordered the Lemon chicken plate with fried rice. I'll be back to try some more of there lunch specials.

Lemon chicken plate

Great lunch spot. The food and boba drinks are always great, and the service is welcoming. The inside is cute and there's a bar definitely recommend.

Sesame chicken with Lo Mein Noodles
Emily G.

Came here last night because I was craving chinese food and this choose this place because it's nearby and they have good prices, and open late I got the sesame chicken with lo mein and my boyfriend got the lemon chicken. We also both added on the cheese rangoons and those were probably my favorite part of the whole meal I could have eaten like 10 of those alone. All around we both enjoyed both of our meals. Service was great! The girls at the register both were very nice and helpful. I didn't know what kind of drink to get so they gave me a drink to try the lavender green tea and omg was so good. A little bit sweet but still great. Ambiance was nice, I didn't eat inside I ordered to go so I didn't get to see the whole inside but front was nice:)

General Tso's with Lo Mein Noodles
Alyssa A.

Our friends have mentioned this was a good Chinese restaurant and coincidentally I actually won a giveaway from their Instagram post. We came to collect the tickets and eat there too with our friends. It was a small wait because there was only one server on the floor but it was SO WORTH IT. The AC still wasn't working which was alright they had LOTS of fans going. We got a starter of pork rolls (6) and I had gotten the General Tso's plate with plain lo mien noodles. The portions are BIG! They also provide hot chili oil if you ask. I had enough left over to take for lunch the next day. Three staff is so nice. This is a great hole in the wall. Definitely would recommend.

Sesame tofu
Candi L.

I have ordered from Bamboo before and had a good experience. Tonight not so though. Ordered sesame tofu with cheese Rangoon and yellow curry tofu plus an order of veggie spring rolls. We were missing the cheese Rangoon and part of the veggie spring rolls order. Neither the sesame tofu or yellow curry tofu had any flavor or spice and the sauces were thin and watery. Definitely not a good experience. Not sure what was going on tonight but I will hesitate to try again

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Food and service are outstanding here. The egg rolls are delicious and the lemon chicken and triple delight are tops for me.

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Excellent tasting food and more than enough on the portions they give so far I've probably ordered about 15 times and haven't had any issues

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Food is very good, ordered takeout & it was ready on time & nice & fresh! Will definitely go back & I recommend for any Chinese food lovers.

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Ask the Community - Bamboo

Can I see a current. menu?

Are you guys dog friendly on your outside seating?

Good Morning, we currently are only doing take out. We are closed today, open back up tomorrow.

Is there a drive thru?

No there is no drive thru

Does this place have xiao long bao? If so, does the soup actually stay inside?

Sorry no we do not offer Xiao Long Bao.

Is there a bar or alcohol?

They serve alcohol now.

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