All your sweet cravings satisfied! Don't be afraid to try something new. Everything we ordered were delish..we had the: 1. Mango Yonami - awesome mango sort of smoothie loaded with toppings and mango bits. 2. Ube halo-halo is just this explosion of multiple diff toppings. Two thumbs up. 3. Smash avocado - smoothie made w/ fresh avocado with bubbles and boba. Yum! 4. Brown sugar milk tea - oh the bobas were cooked to perfection! We also tried the pandan mochi waffle.. that was good too! Service was fast and friendly, place was bright and clean. Sweet happy tummy! read more

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I RARELY give 5 star ratings. But everything about this place was just right! The drinks/food: Let's start with the scent of doughy & crispiness in the air from the moment I walked in. Must have been from the waffles & although that's not something I'd normally consider ordering, one whiff & I was craving them sooo bad! Not to mention that the prospect of exciting versions of them (like Pandan or Ube) made me want to ruin my dinner plans. So after I gained some self control, I ordered what seems like the healthiest & lighest drink up there. It just happened to also have all the flavors of things I adore. The Bambu Special is coconut meat, pandan jelly, brown longan, basil seed (think similar to a chia seed) & coconut water. All this with a crushed ice ball on top. Wow!! So subtle yet flavorful at the same time. I can't wait to make my way down their entire menu . The service: Another wow! The woman behind the counter was so nice & helpful. I mentioned how I like that it's a Vietnamese drink shop & she mentioned that her sister (I think an owner) & herself were both from Cambodia...one of my favorite places I've traveled to. It all made sense as the kindest people in all my travels were in Cambodia. She gave me future recommendations & I promised to return! The atmosphere: Clean, bright, variety of styled of seats, couches, high tops, & greenery walls that have cute neon signs. Wish this place was closer because it definitely had a coffee shop vibe. As a boba addict, I think I might have to pick this place over all the amazing boba options in that area & that's saying a lot! Please go try these goodies for yourself & support our local business owners! read more

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Pros: Delicious drinks you can eat with a spoon! It almost substitutes as a meal :) Loved my Bambu combo - got a large for $8 Wonderful blend of flavors - I especially loved the red bean Great location with easy parking Cons: Language can be a barrier so be patient Could use more seating Bathroom could use a good clean Pro tip: Worth a visit if you enjoy chewing your drinks :) and want something more than a boba tea. read more

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Bambu is our very own Vietnamese Che shop. They serve some authentic Che which have black bean, coconut milk, taro, jelly etc They have so many varieties for you to try. I love their Taro Halo Halo it's soo good. I do enjoy their Taro lover as well.everything I have tried from here has been great. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking by asking the server . They do have macaroons and waffles to try as well Service is quick and reliable. Ambiance is simple cafe decor. read more

Bambu - Ube Halo Halo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I was so happy to find that there's Bambu in Columbus! I love Bambu, always get their che. I got #2 which has red bean, mung bean, boba, taro paste, pandan jelly, ice with coconut water, opted out of the rainbow jelly, no sugar. I always mix it together to eat, and it's super delicious. Quite pricey these days though at $7 per cup. Really clean and nice spot inside. read more

I really appreciated the variety of Asian desserts offered here and how good they were! Though I'm grateful for all boba spots in C-Bus it was nice to see different options as well! Bambu specializes in Asian desserts including Chè, a Vietnamese drink consisting of coconut milk, jellies, beans, and fruit, and Halo halo, a Filipino dessert drink, which includes jellies, red bean, shaved ice, coconut milk, and fruits. The ube halo halo was really refreshing and delicious with a good mix of jellies, sweet red bean, and jack fruit. It was definitely on the sweeter side and the portion was massive. They also have a variety of other Asian desserts like mochi ice cream, mochi waffles, and yonami (Vietnamese style yogurt)! There are so many options to choose from and it doesn't seem like you can go wrong with any of these. There was plenty of indoor seating and the chairs were comfy. There weren't many outlets though so it's more of a hangout spot than a study spot. Workers were friendly and efficient. Will be back to try more items! read more

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We finally got Bambi around here! When I came on a Sunday evening, it was mostly Vietnamese families in front of me. They had a lot they wanted to order but the staff was doing the best they can. I was waiting a while and they even offered me water! So nice! It got busier though. Lots of other groups came in. Love that they're getting good business already! I got the jasmine milk tea. Loved it! They had coffee flavored options which I will come back for. It's a bubble tea place just like The Brewed Leaf which is a couple doors down but it's not competition in my opinion. They offer completely different stuff on the menu, including their own version of halo halo and their specialty, Che. read more

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Went there for the first time with 2 of my friends late night, right before closing. We really wanted to try a couple of their drinks because we heard they're similar to a dessert drink in our country, Indonesia. The girl at the counter was really nice and accommodating. She was patience with us and we get to try what we wanted. More ppl came in after us. The place is really cute. They have a wall decorated just for you to take picture and also they have pictures along their walls of some of the drinks also explaining what they are. read more

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Large clean, cute cafe with sooo many different che options. Our favorites were the Halo halo and the pandan waffle. Wish they had che bap! Will come back to try more. I hope this place stays open bc I often crave che! Just wish it was closer to home read more

Bambu - Pandan Waffle 15. Bambu Halo Halo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you are up to try out some new dessert, Bambu will be a great option. Their menu is extensive with variety of dessert drinks, robust coffees, smoothies, mochi waffles and much more. They are also known for their Che, Vietnamese traditional homemade beverages, dessert drinks, and puddings. I was going to try the Che, but my mind changed as soon as I spotted the durian smoothie. If you haven't have durian before, it is a fruit with the spiky shell. The flesh is milky yellow and texture like a creamy custard. However, it does have a distinct fragrance of its kind. If you like it, you will instantly fall in love. If you dislike it, you may not even want to get close to one. The durian smoothie at Bambu probability one of the best one that I have for awhile. It packed with the rich and intense durian flavor. It is like having a real durian. If you are not ready to try durian, there are many other flavor that you can choose from. I also got their bubble waffle and it is legit. It got the crisp crust and super soft and chewy inside. I would have to come back to try the Che next time. read more

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I am a sucker for Halo Halo and couldn't resist trying the ube one. Absolutely delicious! The scoop of ice cream could be bigger for the $10 price but otherwise would get again. Plenty of other drink options as well. read more

Bambu - Ube halo halo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Sooo excited for this new Vietnamese cafe! I feel like every AANHPI I know is hyped and I've heard positive reviews! It was my first time having halo halo (ik, im a loser sniffle) and I really liked it! My favorite components were the top layers, like the ube ice cream and the coconut milk. I didn't love allll of the ingredients though. For example, the red bean beans were bigger beans that I've been used to (Mr. Bean). Additionally, the mango chunks tasted out of season but then again...mangoes are out of season right now so...XD I wasn't the biggest fan of the BAMBU special but that was my own fault. I didn't read closely and didn't notice that it had longan, which is not my preferred fruit (oops). I mostly picked it because I asked the server what their popular specialty drinks were and they basically listed all of them hahaha. It was kind of cute and funny but it didn't help me narrow down my options lol so I just ordered the first drink without looking. I don't necessarily think the drinks were four star worthy, but I recognize BAMBU is just starting out and I'm very excited for what this cafe has in store! The location is very spacious and the decor so far is very cute - I'd love to see more! read more

Bambu - Cute decor! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So glad to see more Asian dessert places in the area! This spot is my go-to whenever I'm craving some chè and iced coffee. The ingredients are always fresh and taste great. read more

Bambu - Salted caramel iced coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love that this place opened and we finally have a spot for Chè in Columbus! It's a cute spacious cafe off of Bethel road, where a lot of the other Asian restaurants are. Convenient to stop by and grab dessert post dinner, which is exactly what I did with a close friend. Service was fast paced and efficient. We got our desserts fairly quickly because they weren't busy! Drinks and desserts were so good and definitely hit the spot! They have a lot of unique flavors and combinations that you don't see a lot of in Columbus. It's all delicious, so definitely worth trying any of them and I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's heavily fruit based, so you gotta love that if you try Chè haha. Ohhh, and they also have durian flavored drinks! So if you're a durian fan like my friend and I, then you'll love this place! read more

Bambu - Bambu Special and ? - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Cute new drink cafe! My kids got the regular black sugar milk tea (decaf) with popping strawberry boba and mango jelly and both were really happy with their choice! I got the avocado smash, I usually just stick with regular avocado smoothies but wanted to try something a little different. It was really thick, wasn't sure if I was supposed to crush the ice down into the drink? Will def go back and try their Che drinks! There are literally so many choices, I was a little overwhelmed but the guy working was very patient. read more

Bambu - Avocado smash - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Nice clean place, VN coffee is excellent. Friendly knowledgeable service. Ask for minimal ice in your drinks though--otherwise you finish it too fat and have 3/4 glass of ice left.I'm coming back; this was second visit. read more

Bambu is a chain offering Vietnamese desserts from drinks to pandan waffles and macarons. I'm glad to see they've spread to OH and in a growing Asian area of Columbus. There's a lot of variety but its mostly various jellies, beans, and coconut milk in a different combinations and ratios. It can definitely be "strange" to some people as I've heard whole beans as a dessert comes off as "weird" to those non familiar but if you're willing to give it a try, its a great treat. Its quite a spacious shop and there's seating and an instagram wall for those who like to take random glamour shots. read more

Another great bubble tea place on the Northwest side. We initially went because they have halo-halo and the girls wanted to try it. Service was excellent with a friendly staff and easy to understand menus. Ambiance it is your typical modern bubble tea shop where it's clean and bright. We always stop when we're nearby. read more

The waffle is the bomb!!!! My green tea wintermelon milk tea was tasteful as well. Will come back for the waffles for sure. read more

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Went with the family last weekend after hearing about the place through family. It was later on a Saturday evening, and the crowd was out (which was great). We tried the Combo 1 special and ordered the Ube waffle. For the drink, it was a spur of the moment, not knowing what was actually in it - turned out pretty good. As for the waffle, we demolished it between the four of us to the point where we had to order more. This time, we tried the pandan waffle as well. We loved both but felt the Ube had a little bit more chew and bounce to it like you find in Japanese mochi desserts, which we love. Recommend getting without powdered sugar as it has enough sweetness to it. Setting was cute with plentiful seating. The service from the owners was on point. To top it off, the people running the place are the same ethnicity as my wife and I. read more

Fun Asian sweet tea/coffee/ smoothie drinks but specializing in Vietnamese "Che" dessert. The only one I've seen in Columbus so far. It's a drink mix made of shave ice over creamy coconut milk, many flavored tapioca jelly and many option of sweet bean paste. If you're adventurous and want to try a non-common dessert, check this place out! read more

The staff were super friendly and gave suggestions. The tea was delicious & refreshing! Also tried the macaroons which were awesome and the perfect combo of soft but crunchy! So good! read more

Bambu - Black sugar milk tea with boba. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

good music and DELICIOUS drinks. The girl working was nice. they need the interior to match the vibe of the drinks and employees it! will be back next time im in town read more

Had family in town and was excited to try this place with them, given I've gone to several Bambu places in different states and have always had such a great experience. Unfortunately our visit to this location in Columbus was such a disappointment. When we ordered we were informed they were out of certain items for the specialty Che drinks which is fine, we substituted for different items. However we had to wait almost 30 minutes to get our drink on a weekday when there were only two other people in front of us. When we received our drinks the presentation looked nice but when we took the drinks to the car, my brother found a long piece of hair in his ice for his Che drink. It was disgusting but he didn't want to go back inside to let them know at that point because he didn't want to wait another 25-30 minutes. We will be sticking to other drink places next time we are in town and skipping this one. read more

The food is good but the person who was taking our order gave us the wrong food and couldn't listen correctly

Super kind staff, clear & patient communication (I have a dairy allergy & ask a lot of questions), warm environment. Everything I've tasted at this Bambu has been lovely. Visited another Bambu very frequently when I lived in Chicago (different ownership but similar menu) and it was so exciting to see a location open in Columbus. This Cbus Bambu has its own very special spirit. Seems like a great spot if you want to hang out for a while--the café is spacious, clean & bright. Takeaway is super easy & fast. You can order ahead too! read more

I just moved to this side of town and was looking for a little treat after a day of unpacking. Very cute place inside. It has lots of seating to enjoy your drink and the ambiance. The person working the counter was very patient and helpful. I got the taro milk tea with coconut milk and boba, which was great. They have multiple alternative milk options if you need. Very clean and quick service. I will be coming back. read more