It sucks that Bambu is only located in OC now. Never less it tastes that much better now that i don't get it as frequent. The #10 is the go to for us. The workers here are friendly but it does take a little time getting your order when they are a tad busy and i don't blame them. The ambiance is nice and a great hangout spot. I would come more often if i lived nearby. Theres plenty of parking in this plaza read more

BAMBU - #10 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

i got the halo halo and it js taste like milk and the toppings are literally mostly jellies. expensive for almost $11 read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Pros -best viet dessert place in SoCal -bambu special has the perfect level of sweetness and flavor -reasonable pricing -parking lot Cons -none read more

Love Vietnamese dessert drinks . Very nice ambiance and environment . Service is fast and friendly . I go here often but have to fight myself not to go cuz I love it too much lol. Delicious . Avocado smoothie dessert number 5 is my go to . read more

Yesterday, I ordered a cup of Longan Sunrise, but the cashier kept mentioning a different drink, although I heard the word 'Sunrise' in the name. When I received the drink, it was something unfamiliar, so I asked why I got this drink. The cashier told me it was 'Thousand Sunrise.' I didn't know because I hadn't looked at the menu. When I ordered, I said it in Vietnamese, then repeated, 'Number 8, Longan Sunrise.' When I asked the cashier to change it, they said 'No,' which made me upset, and I ended up throwing the drink into the trash after we left. It was a terrible experience read more

BAMBU - I ordered a longan sunrise, but I got a strange dish. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Drinks were great as always, even though a bit on the pricier side. The reason I'm giving 1 star is because of the cashier's attitude (10/15/25 around 7-8 PM). Maybe someone made her mad? Because she treated me like I was her enemy LOL. Even my friend noticed how the cashier was giving me side-eyes, like, what's wrong with you? I've always supported this place, but I guess one small mistake was enough to change my mind. Sadly, I won't be coming back. read more

Update: the owner of this business is such a liar. Told me to reach out to Square regarding my $8 reward but Square came back and said reward loyalty is from the business and that i need to settle with the business. This is a bad business, trying to maximize profits over customer satisfaction. This business cheats on drinks when they are out on some of the ingredients. I went to this place to ordered 3 #13 Halo Halo Drinks. When ordering i was told that they were out of some of the jelly and ask if i wanted to get something in place of the jelly. I told them they can give me more of the red beans. I redeemed $8 of rewards and paid the remaining balance. When the drinks came out, i looked at them and complained that the drinks were not full to the top like the many previous time i had ordered. The lady in the back came out with an attitude and start saying that she told me that they were out of some of the jelly. I told her that she was supposed to give me more red beans for the missing jelly. She refused and started arguing. I told her that if she is going to cheat on the drinks, i wanted to get my money back. I asked for my $8 reward back as well but she said i can't get the $8. I argued and she called a guy out to talk to me. We argued about how the drinks look and he said i was insulting him by saying that the drinks were not full. I told him i have ordered many times from this place and each time it was full to top but not tonight. He didnt believe i had ordered the drinks before and know how the drinks look. He added the comment he has never seen me before. Then how in the heck did i get enough points to redeem $8. The guy actually insulted my intelligence when he claimed that the drink was full when i can clearly see that they weren't. I pointed out to him that the red beans in cup was at the same level as the previous drinks and that they did not give me extra red beans as promised. I told him just give me the drink and apply the $8 reward and i can the difference but refuse to do so and said i needed to contact Square about the reward. read more

My husband and I have been here a few times and our favorite is the Awesome Trio and the Smashed Avocado (Which comes with coffee jelly, YUM!) If you like Vietnamese desserts, definitely give this spot a try! The workers here were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance seems like a place to hang out, chat, while having drinks or desserts. read more

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BAMBU desserts have always been delicious. I've been to a few locations in SoCal, a few from NorCal as well. This by far was the most disappointing. I've never seen the cup be filled this low before, half the cup is air space. You're paying $8 for a cup and half of it is ice. I brought it up to the cashier and she just said that she'll have to charge me extra if I want more coconut milk added to it. It makes no sense since it should already be filled to begin with. I told her that this is the lowest I've ever seen it be filled and she said "sorry I didn't make it" and shrugged. That was it. Very upsetting experience. I'd rather go to the other locations in SoCal read more

BAMBU - 3. Trio - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Food was good, I love their waffle! Service was quick and the ambiance was cozy with a parisian theme vibe. This place is good for snacks after your sumptuous lunch. read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Had their smashed avocado. It's pretty good but more on the pricey side. The decorations inside is interesting but definitely a good place for a meet up with friend. Dessert was fast to come out. If I'm in the area, I'll come by to try other desserts:) read more

The environment has gotten a lot better. Super pricey, be sure to use your phone number to get some discounts!

How in the world does this place have a 4.5 ? Came in around 5:40 PM for some panda waffles, unfortunately, the owners said they're sold out already since there's a "few" people ahead of me. Disappointing, but nevertheless, I opted to order some sugarcane juice to satisfy my sweet tooth. After paying $8.16 for a large, the lady that took my order says it'll be 15 minute wait for a cup of sugar cane juice. I find it ridiculous considering the fact that if you go to any sugarcane juice place like Cococane, wait time are way less than that; 10 minutes at most during rush hour. Bambu was not "busy," and for their "large" size drink, it is the equivalent of a 20 oz Tastea drink. The sugarcane was not sweet whatsoever, it tasted like diluted juice. If anyone ever has sugarcane juice, you'd expect a refreshing ice cold and sweet drink packed full of flavors and sweetness. What I received tasted like leftover sugarcane juice that's been sitting in ice for a period of time and then they took it out to serve. This has been the biggest scam I've experienced at this place. More importantly, a disappointment to the Vietnamese community for the quality that they serve. This place is might as well be the McDonald's of Vietnamese desserts and drinks. 10/10 will not patron this place again. On a side note, I'm glad that they sold out of pandan waffles, otherwise I'd be even more mad at myself. I get that the economy is tough but dear lord, how are you charging people $6 a piece of waffle the size of a person's palm? read more

BAMBU - $8.16 for diluted sugarcane juice. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We went to Bambu on a Sunday afternoon and ordered 3 drinks which are number 1 (Bambu Special), number 4 (Bambu Delight) and 10 (Bambu Favorite). The drinks came out in about 5 minutes and the place wasn't packed. I would definitely recommend this place as it's tasty, fast and inexpensive. I have come here many times and finally decided to review it. If I lived closer I'd come here twice a month but since I live far I come here once every 2 months. Come try out this Vietnamese dessert! read more

BAMBU - Bambu Special, Bambu Delight and Bambu Favorite - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

First time trying this desert. There were so many options it was hard to decide. I ended up choosing Bambú favorite. It was colorful and full of tasty different flavors. The man in the register was friendly and gave me some tips for my next visit. Will definitely return. The place is small but enough table to sit in and very clean. read more

BAMBU - Bambú Favorite - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This Bambu was amazing! Clean, modern interior. Amazing Che (I got the Che 3 Mau and Thap Cam) and both items were delicious. Not too sweet which is a great sign. Service was quick and efficient. Would come back again! read more

This is the best BAMBU location I have tried. All locations are not equal I learned after trying this one. It's clean the drinks taste fresh and it smells amazing! Plenty of parking and easy access!! Back to the drinks such a big selection and taste so good compared to other locations read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We love bambu. With a great selection of drinks and desserts, it is a great place to go to. There is plenty of parking in the plaza and staff is always friendly. It seems like it would be a good spot to hang out, plenty of seating. We usually come here for the Che. One of our go-to drinks is the bambu special. Most of their drinks are quite refreshing, since they use coconut water as a base for their Che. Definitely a great place if you're looking for something a little different. read more

The service was awesome here and the drinks even better. I had the taro special and it was delicious, none of the flavors were overpowering. The perfect mix of you ask me. The vibe in the establishment itself is very relaxing as you can see from the pictures. Definitely a good spot for a date. Highly recommend. read more

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Didn't really know what to get so we tried number 10 and it was pretty good. Customer service was OK, parking was readily available, but the Decour was a little bit off a hodgepodge. Drink was good though. read more

BAMBU - #10 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Stumbled upon this place by chance as we just had dinner at the neighboring Paradise Buffet and wifey wanted some boba. This place is a gem! They have freshly made pandan-flavored waffles which is absolutely delicious. Ordered the black sugar milk tea for myself and the wifey ordered the Bambi favorite drink which according to her, tasted really great! Atmosphere is very relaxing and they do have a few tables for you to relax and enjoy your dessert and drinks if you want to. Overall, a great experience coming here. read more

I absolutely LOVE their Avocado smoothie! I try to stop by every Sunday after church. I like that they have dairy alternatives (I put almond milk in mine). But hey! I don't know a single lactose intolerant person who actually cares! So try it with real milk it tastes a lot better haha read more

Although Bambu is a staple in California, I never had the chance to try it so I came here with a few friends! The interior is beautiful and the decor perfectly fit with the overall vibe of the store. The menu ranges from your basic boba shop drinks to Pandan Waffles. I ordered a Nuoc Mia (Sugarcane Juice) which was perfect, although it was a tad bit diluted. I also tried their Pandan Waffle, which I loved. Bambu is worth a try at least once! read more

I usually buy the Smashed Avocado with Durian... So delicious and filling. The service is fast and always helpful. Ambiance is nice and quiet. read more

SO AFFORDABLE! if you hate driving far to seaside bakery in newport beach to get their thai green milk tea, GO HERW INSTEAD!! it was like 5.80 for large here and can adjust the ice level and sweetness while at seaside they charge you extra. service is alright i sometimes have to call someone to the front. read more

This is easily one of my favorite places to get Vietnamese dessert. Prices are definitely a little more than most other places but I like the variety they have here. You can also make your own combo if you don't like any of the one listed. I love how it's also not very sweet. I took my parents here when we were visiting OC and got their seal of approval, which says a lot haha read more

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They have been messing up our drinks the last several times. Iusually love this place, but lately, they've been extra rude and stingy with their drinks. We asked to put pandan jelly on the side bc my sis doesn't like it, you can guess that they said "nope". In fact, everything we asked for was not accommodating. Too much ice in the drink n it's a big ole block of ice that u have to poke to death with the straw. Logan tastes old. read more

They offer outdoor seating with comfortable social distancing, and inside the store they have safety measure marks on the floors and hand sanitizer available at the ordering table. Came here because I was really craving some Vietnamese dessert especially in this Cali heat! Staff was friendly and quick to attend to their customers. I was acknowledged with my order taken soon after entry which is always a plus. They have so many choices and all sound delicious, but I really like their grass jelly. So, I usually opt for the Thousand Eyes (basil seeds + grass jelly) drink. It's not too sweet, and very refreshing - perfect to cool down or when you have a mild sweet tooth. I saw that they have pandan/coconut waffle and though I wasn't feeling for it last night, I will be trying this item next time around. This store is worth checking out for their friendliness, speed of service and accuracy of order. read more

BAMBU - Thousand Eyes (basil seeds + grass jelly) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Dear Bambu, Thuy Vo, with a little hello kitty mask makes me want to heevooo! What a dreadful cashier. Acts and asks like does not want to be here at all. I felt like pulling out my nails while ordering. I wanted good che and avocado and this person could not provide decent help. First parking is finally better there are no pot holes. A big lot to park in so not too compact. Good points here. Atmosphere is horrible even a horror movie feels better. No AC, and the air is dry and smells like the place has not been cleaned. There is no ventilation and the doors are kept closed so no cool air even in the evenings. Price is $1 or $2 more than the bolsa street location. No free add ons, replacements, or substation's. I have to pay more for worse experience. Customer service is horrid. I had to wait over 20 mins to Just see my drinks being made. What a joke, I mean I ask for drinks and they should at least look like they care. Thank you Bambu but this location is no my boo! read more

As much as I love Southeast Asian desserts and drinks, I barely come to Bambu, as my mother always lectures me that I can make it at home. But for the few times that I do, I'm never disappointed! I usually order the #1 Bambu Special (refreshing coconut water and bits) or #5 Smashed Avocados (literally smashed avocados, ice, and condensed milk). Also, don't get me started on the pandan waffles... it's like a mixture of mung bean and coconut flavors, crispy on the outside and soft mochi inside. Very satisfied, thank you! And don't tell my mom n___n read more

BAMBU - Interior - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Their smoothies are so good! My favorite ones are their coconut taro and mango dazzle, they are made from real fruits. I also like their strawberry yogurt. Their service is pretty fast and friendly staff and a clean environment. read more

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I've been tried a lot of viet chè in the oc area, but bambu is one of the she shop that I do recommend for anyone wanting che. I ordered che ba mau and hat luu suong sao, both are delicious, not too sweet. read more

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This place has the best smashed avocado. I also like the BAMBU Favorite. Love all the jellies on it. Need to try the Fruit Addict on my next visit. read more

BAMBU - Smashed Avocado - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Everybody I know loves the number 6. It has the most stuff and feels like best bang for your buck. We like number 8 or sometimes we just request only mungbean, no additional topping. Their mungbean is very smooth and sweet. You just need a straw to slurp, no need spoon! But honestly everything taste good. They have the classic asian flavors for the waffles; pandan, coconut, durian. Everything is pretty good. For 5 bucks, it's a nice snack to share with the family. If you dine in, they have nice seatings and interior inside. If you to go, they give the crushed ice (in the shape of a ball) in a separate bag. read more

it's been awhile since I've been back to Bambu and was craving for an avocado smash. Got one today and omg...inflation cost, my drink (only size available...same size as the grande drinks at starbucks) is now $8.70. Can someone send me a copycat recipe that I can start making it at home...please do forward the recipe? I would appreciate it! read more

I love the vibe in here. It is a cute little spot with ample parking and the line moves fast. I ordered the Taro Lover and it was the perfect amount of sweet. I love that you mix the ice in. I do wish it was possible to customize the drinks for an extra fee. They have a drink that has a scoop of Ube ice cream on top and when I asked if it was possible to add ube ice cream to the Taro Lover I was told a quick "no." The pandam waffles smelled amazing but I figured the Taro Lover was enough calories for one night. read more

BAMBU - Taro Lover - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We always call to order coconut waffles. It's never a problem. Last Saturday we tried to call in to order two waffles. The lady said we would need to come in and order. We get there and they tell us they only had enough batter for ONE waffle. And THIS is why we called it in!!! We said fine to ONE waffle and then tried to order the ube che drink. My daughter wanted it without the red beans. The lady said she could order the mango Che drink since it didn't come with red beans. We've ordered the ube drink without red beans before. She had to go to the back to ask whomever it was if they could make the ube drink without red beans. Forget it. We left and went to the Bambu in Westminster. Don't go to this location!!! read more

Small place but very cute inside and has plenty of seating. The wait for your order can take a bit long - I don't think they have a lot of people working usually. But the wait is worth it. My kids love the mangonada and the halohalo... I am hooked on the smashed avocado! Everything is so tasty and refreshing. Portions are pretty big too! read more

This is the place to be for all coconut lovers! Almost everything single drink on the menu (that decorated the walls) has coconut milk in it. I'm a huge fan of everything coconut, so I had such a hard time choosing which option to go with. Eventually I decided to to go with the bambu special and my boyfriend got the coconut drink. I thought the drink was very well crafted, except that they could have used fresh lychee. The lychee in the drink was clearly from a can and tasted like nothing when I ate it. They have such an expansive menu that there's something for everyone! The interior is also very unique and is a vibe! I'll definitely be back to try their other drinks. read more

BAMBU - Bambu special and coconut paradise - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The day I went, had to wait about 15min for my order to come out. A little disappointed since it was just a Mangonada and the #10. Didn't mind waiting at the same time only because the interior was nice. They ended up being pretty tasty which totally dispersed my impatient-nest. read more

BAMBU - Mangonada - Bubble Tea Near Me - Garden Grove, California