The good: I ordered 6 bowls of pho from here on Christmas day and was pleasantly surprised they were open. My family got tired of eating fatty and rich American-style Christmas food two days in a row so a fresh bowl of pho was in order. I was happy with the portions, broth and meat. The broth was a good color (lighter, not too dark and concentrated) and had a subtle but rich taste. The price was fair. The bad: The prices on their website don't match the prices in the delivery app and the prices shown in menus from more recent reviewers. The website prices are about $2 cheaper than what the bowl actually costs now. The interesting: They also sell some Japanese food like bento boxes with tempura, Korean food like japchae and Chinese food like fried rice. I'm always skeptical about places that sell so many different cuisines but I didn't find anything unauthentic about the pho! read more

really love the pho here! It's honestly better than a lot of bigger restaurants I've tried. The place is small and was a bit warm inside, but service was quick since I was the only one there. There was only one guy serving and he was very kind and accommodating -- when I mentioned my cup was dirty, he replaced it right away and also brought me jalapeños when asked :3 I'd definitely come back again on my own ! read more

Bamboo Song 2 - The menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

just left Costco and I was starving and craving Pho. This place is convenient and I didn't have to drive far. Clean atmosphere. The lady was friendly and greeted me as I walked. Scanned the menu even though I knew I wanted Pho. All their Pho comes only in one size. I ordered the Bamboo Song Special Pho with Rare Steak, Flank, Tendons, and Beef balls. The Broth was very weak, watery, and lacking the beefy taste, the spices absent. Decent size portion. The steak tasted old and tough. Overall I rate it 2. The Chicken and Shrimp Spring Rolls were just dry, tough, and bland. The service was the only good thing. read more

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We were driving by and decided to stop here for dinner. The restaurant was empty except for a group of 5-6 people, including the waiter, in the front of the restaurant. We sat in the back and ordered our food. The pho was good and filling and the seasoning was just right. On the negative, the group I mentioned were yelling and laughing so loud it made it impossible to enjoy our meals. When I say loud I mean far louder than reasonable under any circumstances. And as I mentioned the waiter was part of the group showing no respect to our dining. I chose not to complain and we paid and tipped. But I don't want to experience this atmosphere again and won't be returning despite the good food. read more

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! 100000/10 rating for the "Brisket and Flank Pho" (medium heat) The service and the ambience were very quaint and lovely as well. I also got hoisin and the good Sriracha with my to go order which was lovely he completely anticipated my request without me having to say a word. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Was super craving pho on a rainy Wednesday night so decided to take a trip to bamboo song. Pricing is reasonable my combo pho was $15~ excluding tips. It was a comfort meal, delicious and filling. I don't think the combo pho had beef tripes which I usually look forward to. read more

Bamboo Song 2 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

While eating the people behind us farted and they had no manners and then the people that actually worked there were eating and having a feast and they were also very loud while eating. The food was ok but what made it disgusting was the people in the restaurant because they had no manners, would not comeback read more

The chicken pho broth is rich and deeply flavorful, bursting with savory goodness that's beautifully elevated by the fresh mint and spicy chili paste. While there wasn't a generous amount of chicken, I didn't mind at all--this time, the star was clearly the soul-warming, aromatic broth. Sunday evening was peacefully quiet, just the way I like it. read more

Ordered takeout from here. Everything was well packaged. However, the bean sprouts were old and browning, which was gross. And they didn't give jalapeños. The spring rolls were good and the pho was good overall. read more

Bamboo Song 2 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

Love their spring rolls. I'm allergic to shrimp and love that they have beef spring rolls. It's my go to spot for pho and spring rolls

Looking for delicious pho and good service? Look elsewhere because this place is serving up mediocre food with a side of rude / poor service. The only song you'll be singing is disapointment and regret. read more

Pho here is good! Good quality and quantity of broth, noodles & meat. Would definitely return again. read more

I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for a tasty bowl of pho. The broth was borderline cold and lacked flavor. The service could have also been a lot better. read more

I have been driving by for awhile now and finally decided to try this place out. They both have Vietnamese and Japanese items on the menu. Just by having Japanese items on the menu on a Vietnamese restaurant already made me think that this will not be a good experience on the menu. I ordered a Bento box with pork katsu. It took about over 15 minutes to get my order. It came with a scoop of potato salad which tasted like a store bought Ressers Potato Salad. The Veggie salad has a thousand island dressing from the bottle. The tempura was ok. The Katsu was so skinny and tiny. Was not really satisfied about the food, it was not worth the $14.00. Will bot recommend. read more

Best beef broth in town! Love the sides and they're abundant and free (onion, limes, herb and bean sprouts) very good customer service. Overall Delicious! read more

Went here for Lunar New Year 2024. Place was almost empty. No decorations for lunar new year. Staff who took the order and brought out the food seemed miserable. Ordered 2 pork spring rolls and 2 pork vermicelli. Took 20-25 minutes for the spring rolls to come out. Vermicelli didn't come with any extra garnishes (dish is kind of known for its garnishes), as expected of a place that labels themselves as Asian fusion. Food tasted decent so there's that. Good for a quick bite, I guess? If I'm expected to pay $8 for an order of spring rolls and $14 for vermicelli, let's at least have a good time about it. If you're looking for an authentic fairly priced meal with lively atmosphere, stay away. read more

Everything we ordered was so good! The pho broth really hit the spot, and the meat was perfect. The spring rolls were amazing too! The shrimp Vietnamese crepe is my favorite and they did not disappoint! Service was quick! Highly recommend! read more

Bamboo Song 2 - Saigon Special Photo, Shrimp and BBQ Beef Spring Rolls, and Vietnamese Shrimp Crepe - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

Favorite Pho place in the south bay. Love their wonton pho and rare steak pho. They also have really good spring rolls and vegetable tempura. I've read more

Bamboo Song 2 - menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

Located on the southwest corner of Crenshaw & Lomita; parking can be tight if all the establishments are open - two were closed on the day I stopped in (Burger IM and Umenoya). Restaurant was fairly empty; just a few customers so customer service was pretty attentive. I can't comment on friendliness because it seemed like the staff knew that their customers were there on their lunch hour so it was pretty much all business. I will say that they were nice though. As for the food, I ordered items A1 and 37A (Bamboo Song Special & Pork Sausage Spring Rolls). The broth was on the mild and sweet side which isn't my preference; not that it was bad though. I just prefer a more hearty and fatty broth. The rolls were ok too. Even portion sizes - so it's not just too much veggies and not enough meat. Overall - I liked it. I didn't love it. read more

Bamboo Song 2 - 1A - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

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I used to love this place, but lately the broth on the soup is now lacking flavor. The ambiance on the place has never change but it needs cleaning, floor feels oily and when you step out you will smell like food. The service from the guy who is now taking care of the place is awful, it feels like he doesn't want to be there and it is like an inconvenience for him for you calling for order and when you arrive he is like trying to make you feel he hates your presence. He sounds rude and doesn't even thank you. He also dress like he just came from bed. He should just hire someone to do the job. read more

Decided to try this place today for a bowl of Pho to cure my cold. It did not disappoint so flavorful and filling. I got the Spicy Bamboo Song Special spice level 2. I never finish a bowl but it was so good I had the whole thing. Delish will definitely be going again. read more

Great PHO for such good prices! Located along busy crenshaw blvd, Bamboo song brings affordable and tasty pho to an area lacking pho choices. I am actually glad I gave them another try. Initially coming her a long time ago under a different owner, the pho was not that good. But, came here in early January and the soup base is really good and different from the previous time I went (maybe went here in 2017 and it was not that good?) It's been cold lately and I've been craving pho, so I decided to come in during lunch with a friend. WOW I was surprised to find that their pho was really good and economically friendly. I ordered the saigon pho and it was packed with meat! Not like 4 pieces but like maybe 8 or more. The meat amount was a lot for the 8-10$ price point in my opinion. The thai iced tea was a little watered down. The owners are actually korean and I saw some korean dishes that looked really yummy such as the Japchae. I would totally come back and try that lol. Don't come on tuesdays, they're closed! I would definitely come back for their good pho and fast service! Good place for lunch!! read more

Bamboo Song 2 - Saigon special - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

This is not authentic Vietnamese food. The flavors are wrong and the fish sauce is bland. The service is also not particularly friendly. read more

I love getting their pho to-go. I fully reheat the soup at home, in a pot. Pour into a bowl, add the toppings, and voila. Heartwarming pho at home. Their service is not the best in Western standards... but they are nice and easygoing people. I assume it's the cultural gap, hence the 3.5 star average rating. read more

I want to eat pho and I found this place. It is so delicious and very soft meat. I did to go but it is nice. I am very enjoying and very clean. I will go back and try other foods too. Hey you guys if you look for pho place, please try this place. Also employ is so nice and sweet too. read more

Bamboo Song 2 - Pho! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

I ordered a chicken noodle food in NOT FRESH I pay $14 and it went to the trash will never eat here Again read more

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I went in on Christmas Day to try something new. I ordered a BBQ Pork Vietnamese Sandwich, which took 30 minutes to get my order. I did not even get to try it because I found a hair in my sandwich, I had to toss it straight into the trash!!! I am NEVER going back again! Honestly if I could put 0 stars I would! read more

Bamboo Song 2 - BBQ pork Vietnamese sandwich with a hair!!!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

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I'm so excited for takeout pho from here tonight. Bamboo song is my favorite for pho in the South Bay Area!! I came across their Yelp and was surprised by the negative reviews because I remember this broth being absolutely heavenly... heartwarming really. The flavors and smells mmm mmm mmm. and the owners being so incredibly sweet and welcoming. I haven't been there in forever and am craving it, since I recently moved back to the area... so I sent my fiancé to pick up a few bowls for us tonight. It has been a year or two since I've been, so I will update if it's not how I remember it. But had to steer people in the right direction if they are looking for pho in the area because my eyes lit up upon remembering this place. read more

Wanted to try somewhere new with delivery.. so this is a review based on take out! I read the reviews and wanted to support this small business. The ordering of course was done pretty quickly and efficiently through the yelp page. However, the order took a bit longer than the projected time to be done. That's probably one of the downfalls. Food - 1) Pho - the soup is pretty good! I would recommend this to all of you professional pho eaters 2) Teriyaki Chicken - your basic teriyaki chicken and rice - nothing special. 3) Vermicelli - this is not my favorite place to get the Vermicelli.. I would skip it. if you absolutely have to eat something from here, I would recommend the pho! read more

The food was not bad, but I don't really plan on going back due to the young person who waited on us. No personality whatsoever. He was more interested in what was on the tv instead of servicing us. That is unfortunate since the food was pretty good and the older woman (possibly the owner) who served us during a previous visit, was very nice. Poor service just ruins the dining experience, regardless of the quality of the food. read more

Nice tasty food. Service is great. Ambience is authentic. They serve tasty pho all the time. read more

Best Pho I have ever had. I have been coming here for over 16 years. Very nice family is Ned restaurant. read more

Mom and pop shop, pho is good. The older couple are friendly. The younger general man not so much. Been back a couple of times when in the area and don't want to drive to Gardena. read more

It was 3pm on a Saturday afternoon and I was craving noodles. Seems like every ramen place is closed between lunch and dinner so I just stumbled on this place driving around. Pho sounded good. Got the Sipa Special which is basically Pho Tai with rare steak. Meat was tender. Decent portion of noodles. The broth was just average. After putting my mint leaves, lime, bean sprouts and sriracha sauce in there, it was my familiar bowl of Pho. The broth makes a difference though... and this one was just average. Also got the fried egg rolls. They were decent. Fresh outta the fryer. What kinda got me was that they were advertising sushi specials and teriyaki plates and other things that are not vietnamese cuisine. Also, they were speaking Korean the entire time. I didn't try any of their other foods. They may be good, just wasn't expecting it since it says Vietnamese on the front there. Overall, I'd come back for a bowl of Pho if I'm craving it since there aren't many Pho places around. It's not super cheap like pho places should be though, so I'd probably just get some ramen next time for the same price. Oh yeah, and I didn't get any free ice cream like other people said in their reviews. Of course it felt a little weird to ask for something for free... whatev. read more

Bamboo Song 2 - Pork egg rolls. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

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I came in for some vegetable pho, and the restaurant did not disappoint. The ambiance was pretty chill with soft R&B playing in the background. The broth was very flavorful, and the vegetables were very fresh. Overall, the large bowl of veggie pho was exceptional, and the tofu tasted delicious. read more

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Been going here for the past decade. Their pho is one of the tastiest in town. What I like, their soup base for the chicken pho is chicken stock (most will use pork). Make sure to ask for jalapeños if you prefer it spicy. read more

I like eating pho. I have been to several pho restaurants and this is one of my favorites. The service is solid and the fresh lemonade is good. Thanks read more

Holy moly I have never been to a restaurant more unprofessional, dirty, and mean. The server never spoke to us, lazily pointed at a table for us to sit at, we had to call him over to get service (twice), and even then, did not speak to us, the Hoison sauce was rancid, the lemonade was served in a kids cup, and the vibes of the restaurant was more depressing than the server himself (which I doubt is possible). He also cursed under his breath when he was reorganizing some utensils. AWFUL AWFUL place. It's disappointing cause I used to come here all the time when I was younger-- I'd get the tendon pho and come here with my mother. But now, I'll never step foot here again. I actually left early because of how horrible everything was. If the owner is reading this, PLEASE change your interior decoration, your server protocol, and clean this place up. read more

Not bad but not the best either. My friend and I went to Bamboo Song one Friday. It was fairly early in the evening so there were not too many people there. We decided to split a large Saigon Special pho and one order of egg rolls. The large Saigon Special is $7.29 and comes with slices of steak, well done brisket and flank. When the pho was first brought out, the meat was pretty rare and had to be mixed in the pho broth in order to be cooked. There was plenty of long rice noodle. Taste wise the pho was just ok. The egg rolls is $6.29 and comes in four pieces. I'm normally a big fan of egg rolls but like the pho, I just found these ok. It came with dipping sauce that I decided to not to dip in because it tasted a bit too sour. The one thing I did like was that these egg rolls came out freshly fried and cooked. One of the nicest things about this meal, is at the end, the waitress offered us free ice cream. The complimentary ice cream was nice. It was vanilla ice cream with some flavored shaved ice. This dessert was tasty and refreshing. In addition to the free ice cream, I did get another freebie during this meal thanks to the yelp app. When I checked in, I got a free soda. Service here is friendly and I am thankful for the freebies. As for the food, it is ok if you are in need of a quick pho fix. read more

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Not bad for a Pho place run by Koreans. Bamboo Song 2 is across the street is from the hardware store (I think I spend way too much time at hardware stores). Anyway, today I was hungry so I decided to first hit Bamboo Song 2. Apparently, the original Bamboo Song no longer exists, so there really isn't a Bamboo Song 1 - just 2 is all that is left. While the sign in the window advertised Pho, Bamboo Song 2 has an extensive menu that includes Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese food. Since this was my first time at Bamboo Song 2 and I came here because of the sign in the window, I decide to stick my original plan. I got the large House Special Pho. It was indeed a good size bowl, however, the proportion leaned a bit too much toward the noodles and not the meat. None the less, it was still good. The broth was mild and flavorful and the noodles were not over cooked. The beef was a bit on the well done side but the tendons were just right. Overall, a very decent bowl of goodness. Next time? I am going to try one of the Korean dishes. read more

Bamboo Song 2 - Spring Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Torrance, California

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