I was in the area and was craving an Avocado smoothie. Found Bambi and dropped in. It's in an old plaza but the store itself is so nice and clean. It's really cuute inside. The people who run the place clearly care about the shop. It's not too big inside but they also have outdoor seats. The person who helped me was SO NICE. Like I've never experienced such a pleasant and friendly person in a long while for any place. They have an nice and broad spread of menu of drinks. I ordered an Avocado smoothie and waited. Sat at one of the stool seats on the side. After a few minutes the drink was ready. And o have to say it again, the people were SO NICE. I was pleasantly surprised as if you've been to so many other tea shops the workers could sometimes ines care less. Bonus was the drink was good, with fresh and soft boba. I'll come back again for sure :) read more

3.5 stars. I would've given this place 4 stars if the noise level was not so crazy (playing Paris by night on high volume!) and if the venue was more spacious for ppl to sit! Regardless, their smashed avocado was delicious!! (4 stars for this drink!)These smoothie with Che is so much better than smoothie with boba! read more

Nice customer service, extremely friendly I love their #1 bambu dessert & their three color dessert (che ba mau) next:)! Too bad it's cash only but their dessert is very on point! Not too sweet & not to bland! read more

The customer service is okay. The music's a bit loud; when I went in last time, they were playing very... risque music/videos. There is a lot of variety of che, and I like that. (: I usually get #1 or #10; they're really good. The place is clean, crowded at certain times like weekend nights. I've only tried the che; everything else I haven't tried, but this place seems decent and I look forward to going here more. :) read more

My mom is addicted to this place and I love it too! :D I love the che. So yummy! A place mainly for che is a good place... They come in so many varieties and they are all so delicious. The milk tea is also good as well! I always order a black milk tea with pearls and strawberry jelly. n_n! Customer Service is great here too, quick and fast, but the drink takes a bit of time but it's all worth it. YEEEEEES FOR BAMBU! read more

This was my first time at a Bambu but I heard about it from a friend who loves their drinks. I know this place is meant to be a che place (or at least it's known for their desserts) but I ordered a black milk tea anyways - something I always get at drink places. The tapioca pearls were good and this Bambu was generous with them. The milk tea was pretty good. It had a slight floral aroma to it that I didn't like though, maybe it's the tea they use. Aside from the drinks, the service I got was spectacular. I came here with a friend's mom who didn't know anything about Bambu, so she was asking the cashier about their drinks and her kids didn't know what they wanted either. Despite the growing long line that was starting to head out the door, the cashier was very friendly and did not rush us at all but rather answered all questions with genuine smiles. Maybe I was lucky because the girl making the drinks never cracked a smile, but even so, the drinks came in a timely manner. read more

The pearls here are so soft and delicious! My favorite is always the avocado smoothie with their pearls! For anyone who likes strong coffee, the hazelnut mocha is really good as well!! read more

Before BAMBU's came around, the only places to grab some good Vietnamese dessert were Huong Lan or Lee's Sandwich. But now when I'm craving some Vietnamese dessert, BAMBU is the place to go! My favorite is their mashed avocado which is slightly sweet with different jellies and bobas in it. Or if I'm feeling something refreshing, I grab the #1 which has some coconut meat, jellies, and chia seeds in it. Perfect for the summer. Since I'm from Sacramento, there is a BAMBU there, however I enjoy this location a lot better because of the atmosphere with the huge TV. They're always playing some good music too so it's fun while I wait for my drinks/desserts. Wouldn't recommend for a big party to come here since the place is so small with limited seats and tables. read more

BAMBU - Smashed avocado! YUM. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is basically like a tapioca express but replaced with CHE. You can ask anyone that knows me, I hate Che! My mom took me here as a mother and daughter quality time kind of thing. I went. I have no clue what she ordered but it was good. It had this slippery green sluggish thing, very good. LOL. I swear, take my word for it. It had coconut milk in it, with clear jelly. I can not tell you what it was that I consumed but it was good. Defiantly worth a try. read more

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Loved my drink! I got the #4 and just want to go back all the days. Great for dessert and our orders were ready right away.

If only i had a dime for every time i don't bring cash here lol. I always get the durian smoothie or the tre thai. this place can sometimes be a hit or miss. Ive ordered the same things everytime i come, and 1 out of 10 times my drink was bland like water. but its rare. They serve macaron ice cream here too but I've never tried. This place has a nice vibe where you can sit inside or in the front to hang out with friends. Its in the same plaza as goldilocks and maxim market which is a plus! read more

Was open early which apparently is unique. Tea was good. Music inside was nice

I've been to Bambu many times, but in Cupertino and Sunnyvale. Cupertino location is the best! Sunnyvale is $1 more, but this one really isn't consistent with the others. First of all, waaaaay to much ice!! Half of my #6 dessert was pure ice, so much that it tasted like water after a couple of stirs. Didn't have enough fruit, jelly, or coconut milk. As you can see in the pic, Che is a murky off white color. Why? Because it's all melted ice and no dessert. Dessert should be full cup, with a ball of ice on top w/ lid. Overcompensating on ice and stingy on dessert. Definitely a disappointment for an after lunch snack read more

BAMBU - Blah, all ice! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

When I'm in the mood for some vietnamese dessert, I come here. Bambu is my go-to place for che. They have such a big menu of che. The avocado smoothie is good too. I always get the che to go. They pack it nicely for you and give you a bag of crushed ice to add in. read more

Dessert #10 definitely one of my favorites, but who am I kidding? They're all good! Highly recommend the Smashed Avocado drink too! read more

BAMBU - Dessert #10 - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was okay. A lot of them didn't really speak English, but I ordered the #6 from the menu which was had lycee, longan, red tapioca, jackfruit, Palm seed, jello, pandan jelly, coconut, and coconut milk. The drink was pretty good beside the coconut which was really hard to bit. I enjoyed everything else tho. I would like to try the smash avocado which is #5. I would definitely come back and try new drinks!! #FresnoFoodieGuy read more

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I recommend going else where near by for boba not the best tried multiple times and could be better

Guess it's about time that I write a review for this place. Go in, buy the che you want or just choose "che ba mau". Pay and get out. This place isnt as cool as it used to be. No one stay here to drink after buying. Also, lotta homeless at night ... and it's in a very low light area. Not saying there's shady shit going on here ... but just to-go if its at night or stay in your car. read more

They play better music now (haha! new Pop and R/B hits) and their decor has greatly improved. During my last few visits, I got one of the Combination Che's, #4, and it was realllly good. I like that it's not too sweet, just enough that you feel refreshed but not like you're gonna get DIABEETUS. Haha. The #4 has grass jelly, red tapioca, pandan jelly, jello, and mung bean. I will definitely be returning! read more

Unapproachable people. One of the staff shouting at me and other customers because We just forgot to put our mask. Then when I came back, I saw one of her staff not wearing mask and worst that staff is the one who is preparing the drinks.. what can you say about this??? Before they ask the customers wearing mask, they have to make sure that they are following the protocol first!!!! read more

I ordered the combo. The drink was good but I felt like the proportions was a little off. I felt there was a little too much red bean in my drink and maybe a little too sweet, but that might be because I don't have a big sweet tooth. My email next time I will order it with less sweet. I also would have preferred if they accepted credit card, it was cash only. The interior was. Little on the small side but they had outside seating. read more

BAMBU - Black hole sun, definitely refreshing and well tasting - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

FYI: This place is cash only so don't bring any plastic! There is a wide variety of drinks here and they are all relatively good. The number 2 and 3 are my go to drinks. They have always been made very quickly and very good. A lot of beans, jellies, Pandan, and the typical fair. Took two stars off as the cashier was very rude when my girlfriend wanted to give her change to offset the amount of coins in her wallet. The cashier gave a snark response and was very rude about the whole ordeal. She almost seemed pissed that it happened. I'll still come around to this place because the drinks are good, I just hope me and everyone else here has less of a rude experience. read more

Not bad at all. Stopped by this place after "Goldilocks" on my way back down to LA. Really tried to refuse to get anymore Boba during my 4days trip to North Cal but I gave in 4times. The place is pretty new, I would guess been around a year or 2. Did a drive by so didn't "chill" at the spot for that long. However the drink was great, I forgot what I ordered but it was something like a coffee snow drink. I ordered the drink extra trick, and I got the drink just the way I wanted it. I dunno why most of the boba places just doesn't know who to make the drink more trick without totally killing it. Also the Boba here was pretty fresh too. I told myself that I would not drink Boba anymore, but MAYBE I will stop by this place on my way back down next time. read more

~~BobaPrincess Bobatastic Review #11~~ My family has been an avid fan of Bambu ever since it opened!!! FYI, Bambu serves Che (Vietnamese desserts) and various types of drinks (Milk tea, coffee, smoothies, etc). Che can be usually found in Vietnamese restaurants or fast food shops but Bambu was the first shop to pioneer this and really drive the Vietnamese dessert delight concept! Food/Drinks: A- Based on the Special Bambu, Che 3 Mau (3 Colored Che), Thai Milk Tea, and Milk Tea. The Che here is FABULOUS! You get a quality Che in a huge cup and most of the time, my family and I NEVER ever finish the huge cup of goodness. There are so many varieties (20+) of Che on their menu, you can always find something right for you! You can also modify any order to exactly what you want as well. The beans, jelly, and sweetened liquids mix just right for you to say YUM! As for the milk teas, since they are a Che specialty store, their milk teas are pretty decent! The milk teas also come in the same cup size as the che and taste very milky (which I personally like). Their tapioca pearls however leave more for me to desire. The pearls aren't sweetened so if you aren't huge fans of pearls in the first place, don't bother getting it here. Location/Ambiance: B Located right in the middle of Aborn and King! :) Bambu is inside this Asian plaza next to Maxim Market and Goldilocks. The store itself is small about 2 tables and 3 high tables inside and couple tables outside. There's a flat screen TV usually playing Vietnamese music. The inside decor is nice and similar to other Bambus. Service: C+ There's usually 1 cashier at the front who writes down your orders on a yellow notepad (seriously!). After that you wait a few minutes depending on how crowded it is and taste your delish che/desserts. There's no professionalism involved really and depending on the person, your cashier can be nice and flash a smile and "Hi" at you. Honestly, it's a Vietnamese-run dessert shop, their main goal is to see you go in 'n out! In with your money and out with your dessert! Prices: B Most items are around $3.25+ for the Che and Milk teas. Some items might be or less depending so. You can ALSO upgrade to a large cup for $1! For the price and portions you pay for, it is TOTALLY reasonable and delicious! I can never finish a whole cup of che in one sitting, but I can drink all the boba :) Btw CASH ONLY! read more

#1 please! This summer time weather has me addicted to Bambu! I love their #1 but I always have been a fan of the rest of the desserts as well. It's just that now that I'm older I don't like things that sweet anymore. If you love Vietnamese desserts you'll love this place! Thanks to my roomie Linh T. for introducing me to to this yumminess! read more

Bambu is a great place to get drinks and che but I would never go to this Bambu again. 4/5 time I've been there, my orders were always wrong and the person who took my order always argue that I was the one who made the mistake. Really? 4/4 time, the same woman always argue that it was my fault. Just say you're sorry and accept your mistake instead of blaming it on others because I know i didn't mess it up and I had my sister to vouch for me. I know I'm not the only one who experience this because my brother and friends goes there often and it happen to them. There is no need for attitude. There's a new one that just open on Mclaughin near Grand Century so I will be going there to get my che fix. Would be 5 stars for the desserts but the service I get here makes me lose my appetite. read more

Typical Vietnamese dessert place. The place is brand spanking new and its very small but why would you need a big place for dessert. I got #5 (avocado, dark brick jello) and over all it was pretty good. The avocado wasn't made into a typical smoothie consistency but a mashed up version of it. I've only seen this at aroma cafe. The cashier was very friendly and my che(dessert) was made quickly. If you live in east side san jose its definitely worth a stop. read more

Bambu is my favorite place for che. The sisters who started this business should be credited with bringing che to the mass as they have made it more mainstream. It's pricey at $4 a pop but it's so worth the extra couple of bucks. I really like this location as it does not get as busy as the one off Brokaw and they also sell these uber-cute hearts handmade from ribbons. My favorites are the Bambu Special #1 (it has a little bit of everything, including pandan jelly, coconut, longan and basil seeds), the Avocado special (it's a very filling and rich drink so it's best on a half-empty stomach) and the Iced Hazelnut Coffee with bricks. read more

I swear I am addicted to their fresh coconut juice with logan. It's a super delicious combo. If you like sweet, vanilla, and logan you should try the dried logan with fresh coconut juice. It's super delicious. I usually opt for the Fresh coconut juice with canned logan instead because it's less sweet. The dried logan with fresh coconut has stronger flavors and is really fragrant of logan. But since I like the taste of fresh coconut juice more I get the canned logan. You should try it 50/50 if you want the best of both worlds. DELICIOUS ON A HOT DAY, FYI. As for their Che, you should try it for yourself. I have really high standards for Che because my grandma makes really good che, she also use to buy me Che Hien Khanh from Westminster as I was growing up. So it's hard to top that. Bambu makes all of their che in advance and puts it in the fridge which I feel like combining all the ingredients at once makes the consistency and contents dry and lack integrity of its true flavors. Something I do like is their mung bean with grass jelly. :D YUMMY! Overall, Bambu is pretty good for San Jose. I am glad that it's close to home and I don't have to drive all the way to Hostetter to get my Che fix. I highly recommend their fresh coconut juice che combinations. P.S. CASH ONLY. Also, call in your order on the weekends because it's pretty crowded. read more

The boss/manager is so mean, customer service is too bad. I ordered one smash avocado. On the menu, the rainbow jelly was not listed in this drink. Therefore, when I saw it in my drink, I wanted to exchange for another one, but the manager/boss refused. Another customer asked for an extra cup on that day, but he got refused also. read more

Why go to a regular boba or tea shop where you can get a little bit more variety here. They have Vietnamese drinks here, which stands out compared to the rest of the other drink shops. And it's healthy too. Finally got my first Vietnamese dessert drink that came with coconuts, pandan jelly, and longan basil seeds. Lot's of big words, but I think they're all healthy. I guess some of their drinks come pre-made, so it does take the fun out of the freshness part, but it does save on the time. Remember, it's CASH ONLY up in this joint. read more

Of all the Bambu locations in NorCal, it sucks that I live next to this one. LOL My favorite one was the first location in Milpitas on Hostetter. When Bambu opened near my house I was quite ecstatic that I didn't have to drive 20 minutes to get dessert, but after being here I'm a little disappointed. The Bambu Special that they make here is way too sweet and artificial. It's still good, but I've had better (in Milpitas and even SoCal!). Also, when my dessert came out, it was clearly layered with - pandan jelly, basil seeds, and coconut shavings on top. I had to mix it up-- and you know how when you order pho, the noodles are kind of hard to separate at first? well, this was what it felt like mixing up the pandan jelly. -___- Not that I want to be a snob about this or anything.. but it just bothers me. Why can't you just be like the others? T___T read more

Really enjoying the passion tea juice (mixed with tea) with boba. The pulp is refreshing though it is a bit sweet and the passion fruit seeds can be a bit annoying. Definitely will be back to try the other drinks. read more

Ordered a number 6 and seems like the fruit was premise and put in fridge from yesterday's batch and used over till next days servings gross smells like rotten jackfruit or durian or something of sort read more

I used to love this place until TODAY, they changed a cashier, yes a bitchy one who never smiled and could barely understand english. Bring the skinny girl back or imma stop coming here, customer service is really important to me. They have a really good pandan jelly which I can't find anywhere else, my bf loves their avocado smoothie which is really good as well. read more

Don't ever buy Che from this location. Their Che is so rotten. Everything in the Che tastes sour and slimy. 1st time we bought the Che, we complained, they told us we have to call right away. No sorry or what so ever. That is fine. 2nd time we bought 3 Large Che total to $20+ $$$. We call right away after 1st sip. The taste is so sour and slimy. This time we called right away. Per Cindy, we will give you credit back for your 3 "large" Che. When we come in to redeemed our che the next day. Per Cindy, sorry we can not give you back your Che, cause you didn't take photos. The manager need to see the rotten Che. What a ROTTEN respond. Not recommended this place for the $$$ you are paying. read more

#10!!! That's all you need to know!! Go in there and order yourself a #10!!! I'm not a che kinda girl, so you won't see me here often, but che definitely hits the spot on hot summer days where you need to eat something for the hell of eating but it's too hot to eat real food. I love the convenience and portability of the che here..who knew it could be so fun to drink your suong sa hot luu through a straw? =) btw, a few more things: - They need to turn the Paris By Night down. I'm not trying to lose my hearing by the time I turn 25. - I haven't had a problem w/the customer service, but I don't customize my drink either... - Cash only. (Don't get me started on how much I hate cash only places...) read more

There is a very wide selection (when I say wide, I mean 50+ choices!) of che. Although I think that wide selection is good, the menu can be overwhelming with its 4832048234 items and small font. This is not my go to spot for che, but I'll come here if my friends want. I always get the ba mau, thap cam, or the avocado one. They taste alright, but everything that I have had here was overly sweet (despite me always asking for less coconut milk and sugar syrup). The prices per cup is $3-$4, which is more than what most places charge for che, but the portions are much larger here. However, I think that the portion is TOO large. I wish that there was a "small" option. I can never finish an order of che here, which sucks because it needs to be eaten right away or else you'll get a watery mess. The store is clean but I think that the service here is pretty bad. Some of the girls working here can be very rude and impatient. It's a good location though. Right in the Maxim Market shopping center. Plenty of parking. read more

A bambu way, a bambu way.. (If you don't get it...Lion king life.) this is the perfect Vietnamese remedy on a hot summer day. I literally crave this Every time a sweat drops down my bbbbbbbal...d forehead. I usually get the combination dessert, which includes red beans, taro, jelly, pearl and a whole bunch of other delishiousness!!! REMEMBER TO MIX it around so you'll get a little bit of everything with every sip. ALSO, CASH ONLY!! If you got five bucks, you set! read more

I was craving an avocado smoothie with boba and I didn't know where to go so I came here! I usually get it at Pop Up but it was too far. I ordered it and it was super creamy and delicious. From what I can tell they do use real avocado in the smoothie! Other drinks that I usually order here is the #1 and #10 (sorry I dont remember whats in them), but they usually come with pandan jelly, grass jelly, the red jelly, and mung beans.Overall a great chain viet dessert place when you have your che or boba cravings! read more

BAMBU - Avocado smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California