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    3.9 (698 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    11. Coconut Combo
    Jade L.

    Walked here for dessert after a late lunch at nearby An Chi. I could smell coconut and pandan from a block away, so even though I was pretty full from lunch, I still wanted to try the dessert here. The ordering process is convenient with an in-store kiosk, and the service was surprisingly fast even with multiple orders for both dine in and take out in the queue. We got the coconut combo dessert, which was super yummy, refreshing, and not too sweet. The coconut jello strands at the bottom of the cup were a bit difficult to scoop up with a spoon so had to use a straw to slurp up the remnants.

    Lisa X.

    Absolutely great place for Vietnamese Chè. There are many varieties of Chè. Anything from traditional Vietnamese sweet beverages, puddings, or dessert soups served hot, warm, or cold with ice, depending on the variety and region. Bambu serves them cold with ice and very colorful. I personally prefer them cold with pandan. We also like their pandan waffles. The service here is super friendly and the ambiance really welcoming. Located on Geary and 25th Ave.

    Arnold W.

    Awesome! The Che is good. I felt like it was better than socal. I ordered the #3. Awesome Trio - 绝妙三重奏 and it was a nice amount of sweetness at 0%. Is it a drink or dessert? Both! It's delicious!

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    Shannon L.

    This review is long overdue (and I should have written it much sooner because YUM but I forget some details whoops!) The most important thing to me was that this place, this delightful delicious unicorn, offers pandan waffles, my greatest love! And there aren't many places that do (I have found; please direct me to them all!!). Hot, tasty, perfectly crunchy/chewy pandan waffles. Well, they only have one waffle maker and they are made to order, which takes some time. So maybe pandan waffle singular unless you love them as much as I do! I also had a tasty drink, and got great advice when I was having trouble deciding on that part. So many drinks to choose from! I am not an expert on these so I can't compare but...it was delicious and perfectly sweet at 25%. They were out of coconut pudding (around 5 pmish) when I visited so I still need to try that. Super friendly patient service. There was a line that didn't move all that quickly but a really hot day (so likely not always the case?). I haven't been back only because of travel/time/why can't this place be next to my apartment? Pretty please?

    Awesome Trio with white bean, red bean, taro, coconut milk,  pandan jelly, super delicious.
    Helen L.

    #13 Coconut combo regular size. Remember, you can adjust the sweet level. I almost forgot. Mine was no sweet. The amazing thing, I got real coconut meat. 6 lychee. Green pandan jelly in coconut water and shaved ice. It was good. My friend got #10 halo halo with ube ice cream. Expecting real taro, it was not found. Red bean yes. Coconut Milk yes. Oh well.

    Stan S.

    Drive from Oakland because I wanted a Vietnamese bean dessert cup (Che ba mau). 10/10. The menu has many options and it was very fun exploring.

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    Kamy T.

    Walked in on a weekday afternoon and no line was present. Inside has some tables but it is a bit dark. Quick and easy to order. Got the #1 and it definitely hit the spot as a refresher. Pieces of coconut, pandan jelly, longan, and basil seeds in coconut water with shaved ice at the top. It could be seen as a bit pricey for a drink/dessert but it's worth it when you're craving something not too sweet but satisfying!

    Summer delight
    Mark L.

    Tried the summer delight drink. Really good. Interesting red tapioca which is crunchy like chestnut pieces. Panda waffle was very good. Crunchy on the outside, chewy inside.

    #10 Red Bean Combo and Cold Thai Milk Tea
    Gabe Y.

    #10 Bambu Favorite w/ Red beans, taro, coconut jelly, and coconut milk was a fantastic order for my girlfriend. Presentation is great! I also go the thai iced tea with boba, both adequate. Friendly and quick staff.

    The order that full of options that I didn't want.
    Orawan S.

    Stepped in when almost their closing time. They were out of Pandan jelly so I was understanding that. Okay for substitute with the item they have and asked for the order WITHOUT basil seeds and welcome to pay extra for substitute with coconut milk instead of coconut water. Paid almost $11 for the drink that I didn't ask for. They concern to go home more than make the right order. Could not explain about ambiance, really impressed that they offered so many books and game boards but so dusty.

    Winnie L.

    I love Vietnamese desserts. And Bambu has the best ones! We got 4 drinks; the Taro Lover, #1 and #2. The lady in the front was really nice. Super friendly and helpful. She asked if we planned to eat it immediately or later, because that would determine where she would put the ice. The place is very clean and cozy. Love this Bambu location!

    Strawberry Smoothie
    Alyssa B.

    Best Ché and the freshest smoothies! I would love to try everything on the menu if I could. This would be such a cute place to do homework, there's a bunch of space to sit. We came right before closing I felt so bad, they were out out Smashed Avocado :,) but thats our fault. They were still super nice besides that, and our stuff still came out relatively fast. My Order: Smashed Avocado - They were sold out when I came but that's literally the best thing on their menu I swear. Strawberry Smoothie - Super fresh tasting, especially since it's strawberry season! Pandan waffle - I almost can't leave without getting at least half a waffle, it's so chewy and crunchy at the same time.

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    New location at Stonestown. The people who work here are SO sweet and the chè is excellent as always! Very bright and cute cafe!

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    I'm such a drink snob and this place is so yummy ! Lots of variety and the service is great. The lady who was working is so sweet

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    Waited half an hour for drinks, to find out they ran out of jasmine tea, pandas jelly and boba. Don't bother.

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    The older lady that helped us last Sunday was awesome. She was very considerate on our request for no sugar on our order.

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