One of my fav spots in Tacoma for boba! Everything I've tried so far has been delicious, and they have a very wide menu for desserts as well. It does get busy in the summer, so prepare. There are so many options and add-ons for your drink. read more

I really enjoy a good cuppa Chè, especially when pandan flavors are involved. Bambū is a favorite, as they offer so many options of drinks and several unique desserts. This location is very clean and lovely. The folks are always nice and service is quick. Definitely worth a drive to. read more

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I had the #10 drink and it had red tapioca, pandan jelly, grass jelly, and coconut milk. It's refreshing and light. I highly recommend this place. They have tons of drinks to choose from. Nice and clean venue. read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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The Taro Boba is too diluted with water. It doesn't have the rich flavor as it should. The Mango Boba is tasty and perfectly done. Service Customer service was good. Ambiance Small place but you can eat in if you like. It has enough seating for about 30 people at one given time. read more

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I LOVE chè, so if I am ever craving it, I know just the place to go, Bambu! These Vietnamese dessert drinks are so refreshing, especially in the summer, or just on a nice warm day. We ordered the Bambu Favorite and Halo Halo. It's been a few years since the last time I have been to a Bambu, so I am not too sure if Halo Halo has always been on the menu since that isn't a Vietnamese dessert, it's Filipino. Regardless, these two dessert drinks were YUMMY! Personally, I prefer my chè to have a variety of ingredients in them, so the Bambu Favorite wasn't outstanding to me, but I still enjoyed it. The Halo Halo was good, we really liked the ube ice cream and how it had a variety of ingredients in it compared to the Bambu Favorite. read more

BAMBU - Halo Halo & Bambu Favorite - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great customer service, friendly and quick, ordered taro lover and a pandan waffle. Both were so yummy. Inside is relaxed with plenty of seating. read more

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Nice chill place to hang out. Sis got the summer delight drink which looks like a piece of art. Also got the pandan waffle which was chewy and crunchy. The only thing I'd change is I'd ask for a scoop of ice cream on it. The server forgot our waffle but hopped on it as soon as we reminded her 30 mins later. read more

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I've been a fan of sugarcane since I was a small kid thanks to my Viet mom. There is no place in Alaska that serves sugarcane drinks or pandan waffles so i indulge when i can. There are many boba and cane juice vendors in the Great Wall Mall, but Bambu is my go to. read more

BAMBU - Guava sugar cane on the left and strawberry sugarcane on the right and a pandas waffle sans whip cream so we could eat in the car. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

#10 is my absolute favorite but this time I came specifically for the limited time "Kawaii Meal" offer! The offer was a drink, a snack and a Sanrio plushie for only $19.95! For the drink, I ordered the white rabbit drink with strawberry and pandan jelly and it tasted just like strawberry nesquik! They melt the white rabbit candies just for this drink! For the snack, I ordered the princess cake macaron and it was not too sweet which was good. Yuri was extremely nice and I hope to see them again next time I stop by! read more

BAMBU - "Kawaii Meal" with the white rabbit drink with strawberry and pandan jelly and princess cake macaron - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I stopped by wondering if they had Vietnamese coffee with boba (most places don't, and I don't really care for fruity boba beverages) and they did! The Vietnamese coffee was just the way I liked it (brewed strong and what my friends would say "like motor oil"!) The boba wasn't soggy and had the right texture. Thanks for the afternoon pick me up! read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese coffee with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Absolutely love this place! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The food is divine!! Mochi cupcakes, Mason Cheesecake Co, and bubble tea and smoothies galore! It's a fun ambiance with lots of pop culture decorations that make it a great place to sit and chat. They do a business workshop Mondays from 11am-1pm that is super informative and a great way to network while you learn. read more

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I ordered the #10 bambu favorite bc that's what I always order when visiting the chain. The pandan jelly in it was hard and not good. Everything else was good. The pandan waffle is chewy with a crunch on the outside which is weird but oddly good. read more

BAMBU - Dining room - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Place would be great if they didn't run out of tapioca 1 hr before they close * always common *

This is a great place to go and eat. The owner is amazing and she is focused to ensure the service is great. The ice cream is great, my enjoys love the banana waffles and I do as well. The food is made fresh and takes time to complete but worth not having something thrown together! read more

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This place is a holy grail. Such a cute little shop with the nicest owner! From milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies, coffee, sweet desserts & more! I swear they have it all, right down to all the additional choices of toppings for your drinks as well. Don't sleep on this gem. It definitely does not disappoint. I bring all of my family and friends here every chance I get, just so I can get my fix . My go-to is always anything COFFEE, but I've also tried everything else and I love them all. Best part of trying things out is their point system. Save your points or use them for upgrades or discounts, that's entirely up to you, but great to know that they have it. Also, don't forget to try their waffles, the mochi cupcakes, and the macaroons, but BEWARE cause they're freaking addicting and will have you coming back for more. read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese Traditional Iced Coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Cute shop for boba and other treats. Pleasantly surprised to see there are waffles and a few other small baked goods! Looking forward to trying the halo halo next time :) I stuck with a classic thai milk tea with boba and it was delicious; the regular size was perfect. The wait wasn't too long, and there was plenty of street parking nearby. read more

BAMBU - Thai milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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When I'm in the mood for bubble tea or a smoothie, I refuse to go anywhere other than this Bambu. (And yes, not all bambu locations are created the same.) This location makes my order to perfection each and every time, never have I had a reoccurring order always come out so consistent, at any restaurant/ cafe each and every time! I always get the Large passion in love with bubbles which is a real fruit smoothie, it is thick, the bubbles are always perfectly cooked and chewy, and it literally hits the spot. Totally in love with this place and have never had a better bubble tea! read more

BAMBU - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Favorite is their hazelnut mocha with boba! Nice and strong - love the smash avocado when I'm craving for somethjng with no caffeine and more rich read more

The drinks and desserts are a good portion size. The service was quick and friendly. The ambience is just right with some K-pop background but not too loud. read more

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This store located in the Vietnamese area I believe. Once you stepped inside, it gave you a very quiet and clean atmosphere. We ordered 3 drinks: coffee milk tea, black milk tea, seasalt caramel. All with boba. The tea flavors are good. Boba...hmmm...I think they didn't cook it with sugar coz normally boba is sweet by itself. Chewy is no doubt here. We also ordered macaroons. I understand they probably didn't make it. Somehow the sides fell off. The waffles, I would say, were great. They came in 4 flavors. We got banana and taro. Very filling. Wish they have some protein snacks! read more

BAMBU - Waffle: Banana, taro - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This is my stop every time I'm in Tacoma. Love the varieties of Vietnamese desserts(chè). Especially the Avacado smoothies!!! There are barely any Vietnamese desserts around so having this available is heaven-sent. I'd always enjoyed the different features of arts when I stopped by and seem to support local artists and very involved with the local community. Keep up the great work guys! read more

Love it! Even though they're a chain, they're so accessible and kind of a sugar bomb in a delicious way. Great for Filipino dessert drinks, and the occasional food item. + Bambu combo - delicious and layered with all sorts of textural experiences. The coconut milk is balanced with a generous layer of chewy, smushy, and tapioca goodness. My favorite is probably the taro as part of this combo. A good way to sample the many toppings you can get in your che. + Rose milk tea - above average, but I would probably go to a boba shop for boba milk tea. Good if you have someone in your order who prefers boba, rather than che. + Halo halo (mini) - contrary to the "mini" description, this seemed full size to me. The ube ice cream on top was unexpectedly creamy, flavorful and delicious for being a chain. Probably my favorite out of the dessert drinks I ordered. + Mochi cupcake (taro) - this was absolutely delicious! The taro paste inside was perfectly sweetened, and perfectly balanced by the chewy, slightly buttery mochi exterior. Also as a side note, I liked that they also sell the Cha Cha brand of sunflower seeds here too! read more

Cash/Card accepted Restroom avaialble Family Friendly Dine in allowed Pet Friendly Bambu is a franchise that can be found in other areas. they serve a variety of Boba/Tapioca drinks and smotthies. they serve snacks as well, although dumplings are available, they only serve them during the weekends. A great spot for some Asian fusion deserts and snacks. Staff are friendly and fast when making your order. This place will not disappoint, especially if you and your company are looking for a place to make a quick Pit spot to get refreshments. read more

BAMBU - Inside dine in allowed. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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We're an Asian family This place sucks The milk tea tasted so watered down. The flavored drinks taste so fake worth powder. read more

Love that they have every kind of boba drink and toppings to put into your drink. Very tasty treats and drinks. read more

BAMBU - Red bean coconut mix. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Warm welcome. Fantastic quality. This is what you will get when doing business with Bambu. We had a party in Puyallup to attend. Left 100 macaroons in vegas. Needed to have someone make them in 48 hours. Not only did she accommodate but with a fair price as well. Definite recommend. read more

Sigh- this quarantine is crazy. I finally went out to the asian stores after a week of quarantine and really wanted to treat myself to some Bambu bubble tea. I called in my order and I got my usual, honey milk tea. I have to say I tasted my mom's Viet coffee and it was bomb. I bought 2 honey milk teas, one for today and one for tmrw. (I live 30 min away) One with boba and one without. I tried my one with boba, and I had to check their menu on Yelp to see if they had sweet levels. They don't. So I'm just so disappointed in sweetness level, it taste like there is zero sweet on it. The strawberry smoothie was for my 7 year old. He loves it. I just hope that when I go to try my honey milk tea with no toppings tomrw. It will be perfect bc with all the crazy shut downs. I need some sweetness in my life. Update: My second tea was just as non sweet as yesterday's. My bad Mike if i overlooked the menu about the sweetness level. Even if, then the barista should've asked me how sweet i wanted my drink instead of assuming i didn't want any. Thank you for responding. You didn't lose a great customer but they did make a paying customer be more aware of tasting their drinks before leaving the shop. Take care ! read more

BAMBU - Proof I was there lol - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Great family friendly place to get a refreshing drink after shopping/dinner in the area. Wide range of selections and the staff helped me create a drink i would love. read more

First time here. It was super clean and inviting. They had a plethora of refreshing items to choose from. I ordered a mangonada my sister had pina colada smoothie, and my daughter ordered three piece mochi ice cream bites. Everything was super tasty. read more

BAMBU - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Bambu makes me a happy gal. Whenever I am craving Vietnamese desserts, also known as che, I will almost always go to Bambu. I always get their three colored dessert (che ba mau), which is their take on the traditional three colored Vietnamese dessert. If I am eating this dessert on an empty stomach, it will fill me up. I can't even finish the whole cup by myself. Taro is not usually found in three colored dessert and neither is jelly. However, I found that these additions elevated the already delicious dessert. The jelly itself is soft and chewy, not hard and overly chewy to the point your jaws will be tired. I have also tried their durian smoothie. I was pleasantly surprised that they used fresh durian. It's considered an exotic fruit so I was expecting a powder. I have really picky about smoothies, so because it was a fresh smoothie, I decided to give it a try. Boy was I not disappointed. It was very creamy, not overly sweet, and have a nice durian flavor. Lastly, I have tried their Thai tea. I personally found this drink to be watered down and the boba was on the hard side. It was not my favorite. I have found that this location isn't very busy, but others have told me otherwise. There aren't that many seating areas. I do like that they have games for you to play while you eat as well as them displaying art by local artists. It makes the place homey and welcoming. They also have large windows to let in natural lighting. I would like to study here sometime. Their service is pretty good. The workers smile and are inviting. They're also very knowledgeable about each menu item so I trust their recommendations. I've never really talked to the manager, but she seems extremely nice and kind. It's reassuring when the manager of any establishment/business is kind. I've been here so often and I've NEVER had a bad experience. Lastly, they have a 10% friends and family discount so if you know someone, make sure you get that discount! Overall, I gave this place 5 stars because their desserts are so good and their service makes you feel valued as a customer. read more

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Great place for a nice & cold smoothies also bottom mentions it's very close by to where I lived.

I have nothing bad to say about the Pistachio Macaron, the taste and consistency were exactly what one would expect. However, the Strawberry Banana smoothie had a very strong synthetic Bubblegum taste that overpowered any flavor of either strawberry or banana. The taste was very strange and incredibly "artificial" (for lack of a better word). And now for the waffle. The Pandan waffle reminded me of this one time in college when I melted down 500 green gummy worms into a big blob and then fashioned the blob into the shape of a waffle. Except that I never went to college and I never melted down 500 green gummy worms and fashioned the blob into the shape of a waffle. If you're looking for a bubblegum smoothie or a waffle made of 500 gre-... then there truly is no better place for you. read more

Never thought I would go to a franchised bubble tea establishment. I guess it's good to see how far one of my favorite drinks have come since I was a teenager. This place has the look. Everything looks good. Nice big menu, good decor, color scheme, plenty of options. Everything looks good. LOOK. First let's start with the price. I've never paid over $5.50 for a 24 oz boba. After tax it was $7+ You pick your sweetness level which is a plus for sensitive people. When I was a teenager and first started drinking boba, there were no variations of sweetness and I prefer that way as well but I'm not against this way either. I decided on 75%. I ordered taro, which if you look at other bubble tea reviews that I have done, taro is the go to for me to rate the establishment and if I'll go back. This place...I did not like the bubble tea. In terms of consistency it was blended quite well. No chunks or lumps, consistency was great! BUT THE FLAVOR!!!.....so so so bland. It taste like milk with sugar and a teaspoon of taro. Enough to make it a subtle lavender color but not a rich one. That flavor just wasn't there. I was so excited to get this taro smoothie. Seems as though there are people that like it. It just isn't for me. read more

Dope little spot in Tacoma. You got your teas , bubble teas and some pastries. I'm a sucka for sweets. The macaroons are lit and smoothies are bomb! Sooo much to choose from ..but I ended up getting taro/ coconut and maaaan.. Fire!! There's a bit of a wait but it's all good. Worth it. This joint is poppin! read more

BAMBU - Taro/ Coconut - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I've loved Bambu for a long time, and I came here to hang out a bit. I got my usual order, the bambu combo (#2 che): red, white, and mung bean, taro, boba, pandan jelly, combo jelly, and coconut milk. I got it without the combo jellies, and I forgot to get no sugar. The beans were great and I love pandan jelly. The coconut milk was slightly sweet, but it paired well. I love the combo, would highly recommend! The only downside is that it's a bit pricey at $6+ post-tax, but it's delicious! I enjoyed the dessert inside, where the seats are comfortable and the wifi is good, and there's also outlets here and there for charging my laptop although it was a bit cold. Good place to get a drink and hang out! read more

This place is cute as heck Really adorable decorations Very aesthetically pleasing to sit and wait for your drink Lots of flavor options + add ins They even give samples of the add ins I got a blended thai tea, my boyfriend got a strawberry smoothie Highly recommend read more

I used to love this place. I used to go after school and every time I need some time to unwind from school. But this one lady at the register was COMPLETELY rude to us. It's a completely different experience when it was I think the franchise owner who helped us almost every single time we go. But this time, the rude lady made us go outside to accommodate other people To come in (we complied because of COVID). However, it was totally ok for her to let other people stay inside to wait for their orders. She also seemed extremely annoyed getting our orders. I don't think I'm coming back here again. read more

I just seriously cannot say enough about the custard I get here. It's to die for-from guava to coffee read more

This is where I wanna get my bubble tea. They make it thick and not overly sweet. It get busy at times and parking close by might be hard to find. More variety of flavors will bring more customers in. read more

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They have such great options! But I wish their service was better. They only have a 2 girls working and when they get busy, the wait can get long. We waited a while for 2 drinks and a waffle. I believe there was 3-5 people ahead of us still waiting as well. But props to them! They hold it down during peak hours! I got the pandan waffle with green tea ice cream. And just got the basic milk tea boba. Pretty good! read more

BAMBU - Pandan waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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