Cancel

Open app

Search

Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Bar

3.2 (355 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Bar Photos

BAMBUZA VIETNAM KITCHEN AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise

You might also consider

More like Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Bar

Recommended Reviews - Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Bar

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Grilled Chicken
Agnes D.

Fast and friendly services. The dish itself is nothing special but it will do when i don't have much options when i want to stay within my food restrictions. I can't say there's a lot of grilled chicken in my bowl. It was just alright.

Pho for breakfast.
Jennifer J.

Bambuza is a good choice for N terminal food at Seatac if you want to have a sit down experience without a long wait. I've been there a few times on my travels, usually during the breakfast hour, and I pretty much always get the beef pho. It's got a nice, rich broth and plenty of noodles. The thinly sliced beef is plentiful, though definitely a bit on the chewy/overcooked side. It's also a huge portion - could easily feed two people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere here is pretty nice, with a warm feel that may or may not make you forget you're at the airport.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service isn't bad but not necessarily on the overly friendly side. And yes, they have a full bar for that favorite of airport activities: early morning cocktails.

Joey Y.

It's more of a 3.5/5 It's nothing amazing. But certainly better than most airport food. The pork banh mi was good. Spring rolls were okay.

Saigon Combination rice bowl
Dana R.

Quick sit down service. Better than most options in Terminal N. My go-to spot when I'm here.

Mitzi C.

Seattle airport, N concourse. Yummy pho in an airport! Blew my mind how good the pho was. Savory, salty, a little sour from the lime. Service was fast. Got our food with in 5 min of ordering.

inside of tofu banh mi
Jade L.

I was thrilled to see this family-run Vietnamese restaurant at SeaTac and took the airport transit to go between terminals to pick up some lunch from here. I ordered a tofu banh mi and a side of egg rolls. The egg rolls were pretty standard/average, but the banh mi was fantastic! It smelled so good in the takeout bag I was handed that I couldn't wait to get back to my terminal to enjoy it pre-flight. When I unpacked my lunch, I noticed that the banh mi was quite big. Considering it was barely more expensive than at non-airport restaurants, it's a great value and wayyy better than about 95% of other U.S. airport dining options. It was totally worth transiting for, and this will be my go-to whenever I fly through SeaTac.

Kumar V.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great Ambience - about very average food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried a Banh Mi Sandwich - pretty bland not much going on. The bread was bit hard and the chicken felt slightly undercooked. Still edible - I think it was safe but maybe needed a cooking time of a couple of more minutes. I also got a lemonade which was a sugar bomb. Just sugar syrup. $8 for sugar syrup lol. Airport makes the place pricey - I don't recommend but if you really want to maybe try their pho. At least those looked good.

Banh mi and iced coffee
Megan M.

Awesome bahn mi for an airport stop! We enjoyed a Vietnamese iced coffee and BBQ pork bahn mi that was very generously sized with tons of fresh veggies. Food was ready quickly and we were able to stay and do some work at their tables until our flight. Would definitely recommend for a great Vietnamese stop when in the airport.

Beef Pho
Justin N.

Being Vietnamese myself, my gf and I wanted some healthier options before our flight from Seattle to LA, and instead of going to the Wendy's and eating junk, we got some deliciously fresh Com Tam (rice bowl) and Pho to accommodate our weary bones and bodies from the full day of traveling we had. Service was excellent, with the food coming out quick and amazingly prepared. I honestly was surprised at how well the dishes were presented and how they tasted! Certainly reminded me of home :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was typical of an Asian restaurant - but you know, more airport-y[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

To go turkey and cheese sandwich
Shelby S.

I stopped in here when at the airport to grab food quickly to go! They have a great selection of pre-made meals to grab and go. I opted for a turkey and cheese sandwich, which was honestly pretty good! Everything tasted fresh and it had a mayo packet to add. There wasn't a line and I didn't experience any delays with getting to my gate on time. The staff working the counter was really friendly and quickly tended to me.

Samantha W.

Airport Vietnamese. Not the worst, not inedible. But not that great. The pho was very salty. And the vermicelli pho was pretty bland. But overall - for the limited airport options. It's okay.

Menu
David P.

Nut allergy friendly, no problems with the pho. Order to Pho: 4 Minutes Came by around 10:30AM. Order at the counter and they call names while walking your order out. Service was exceptionally fast, very suitable for an airport. Disposable utensils and a bag of garnishes was provided, clearly intended for To-Go capability. The food is definitely airport expensive. The rib eye steak pho comes with a reasonable amount of beef that is slightly tough. The noodles were also a little tough, so they probably aren't soaked enough. It's overall not a bad option for an airport spot, and it was fast enough to get in a hurry.

Robbin M.

Delightfully delicious! Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Not cheap but worth the trip to the North gates. Had the Shrimp rice bowl.

Saigon Combo plate

See all

Review Insights

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dana R.
313
14
33

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 1
Love this 4
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 1

18 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 1
Love this 5
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1
Photo of jill e.
235
14
6

1 month ago

Yummy beef pho, excellent customer service, perfect for eating right after getting off the plane

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Brian W.
373
3392
1500

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Kevin N.
60
368
1448

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Joan F.
250
1217
1647

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 9

Ask the Community - Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Bar

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Vietnamese 39,706 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Rainier Restaurant

Rainier Restaurant

3.9
(731 reviews)
6.7 mi
$$

This restaurant is easy to miss if you're driving along Martin Luther King Jr. Way because it's…read morelocated below street level, and you can't really see it from the road. Most places that advertise BBQ usually have roasted pork, ducks, and other meats displayed in the front window, but this restaurant doesn't, making it less noticeable. Don't let that fool you--this place is very popular. I discovered it by stopping in, and later found out that both Anthony Bourdain and Mike Chen have visited. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is outstanding. My favorite dish is the giant crispy catfish served with vermicelli and a delicious dipping sauce. The grilled conch is also excellent and definitely worth ordering. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food with great service, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Been on my bucket list for a while and so glad I had the chance to come here! We had a party of 7…read moreand got seated right away at a big table. Parking is plentiful. Service was friendly and food came out at decent times. We started with the Sapporo beer tower. Definitely got us tipsy and came out fast. Clams were excellent. Fried rice was pretty solid. Fish sauce wings were great - crispy, hot, flavorful. But my favorite was the bo luc lac (shaking beef). The meat was sooo tender, juicy, and delicious. We of course had to order the iconic cat fish. They only had a 6.5 pound one left for the day, the our server let us know ahead of time. It was definitely a show stopper. Loved being able to make our own spring rolls. I'd definitely come again!

Photos
Rainier Restaurant
Bun Riêu- IG: @nelson_eats
Bun Riêu- IG: @nelson_eats
Bun Riêu - IG: @nelson_eats

See all

Bun Riêu - IG: @nelson_eats
Pho Bac Súp Shop

Pho Bac Súp Shop

4.0
(1.4k reviews)
10.5 mi
$$

Phở Dặc Biệt: There was a good portion of meat in this bowl. The meat was unfortunately quite…read moretough, but the tendon was great. Loved the elasticity and chewy texture; it wasn't very sticky like other beef tendon I've had. If I come back next time, I'll just get a whole thing of tendon. The broth was a bit sweet for my preference, but not bad. The restaurant had plenty of seats when we went on a weekend afternoon. At the end of the meal, you go up to a counter in the back to pay the bill.

The food at Pho Bac is pretty consistently solid, just as it was when I last reviewed it in 2019…read more The menu has not changed much, and most of the beloved dishes that made this place popular are still here. This most recent visit, I had the bun bo hue, which has very tasty broth and blood tofu. The beef ribs in the soup honestly don't come with much meat on them. I feel like I spent a while trying to scrape a pretty meager amount of meat from the bones. Their spring rolls are delicious, and their peanut sauce is one of my favorites I also had the whiskey sour, which was delicious. Loved the pandan flavor. Here are a couple things that you should note. This is effectively not a full service restaurant. They'll come to your table to take your order and drop off your food, but after that you are pretty much on your own. Pacing of courses is not really a thing, and you may very well get your mains and your appetizers and your drinks all at once. Once your food is all on the table, don't expect to be checked on -- if you need water refills, want to order more, or have an issue, you will need to wave someone down. At the end of your meal, you go up to the counter at the end of the bar to pay, with a receipt that they give you when you place your initial order. This is not necessarily a problem, per se, but just know what you can/can't expect here. One thing that I do feel is an actual problem is their carelessness about vegetarian orders. I am an omnivore, but my husband is vegetarian. The last two times I've been here, they've managed to put meat in his vegetarian order. Once, he ordered vegetarian pho, and they brought him pho with vegetables in it but in a beef broth. This most recent time, in his vegetarian dry pho with vegetarian broth, he found a few small pieces of meat in his bowl that he then passed on to me. It's disappointingly careless and the fact that it's happened twice now definitely makes us less likely to come here, and less likely to recommend this place to people who have dietary restrictions. Overall, I still like this place and might come sometimes, but it's unfortunate that the tastiness of their food is not matched by a similar level of attention to detail toward the diner's experience.

Photos
Cute decor
Cute decor
Spring rolls
Spring rolls
Fries

See all

Fries
Miss Pho

Miss Pho

4.6
(345 reviews)
17.7 mi
$$

I always come here when it's rainy out or I'm feeling under the weather for a bowl of pho…read more Hands-down still one of the best pho places in town, I'll go out of my way to drive to Crown Hill to eat here or order takeout. It's still a solid spot for me even two years after I first tried it. I normally get the regular pho tai with a cup of jasmine tea (which is only $2)! Service is exceptionally fast and was sat immediately - the staff are very kind. I did not take a picture of it but I ordered a vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and shrimp fresh rolls to go after my visit. They were both very flavorful and I recommend anything off their menu - it's delicious and worth the effort to dine in but not the right place if you want to chit chat and dilly dally. There's plenty of parking outside in the strip mall which shares a lot with QFC. Seating is limited and there are often wait times around peak meal hours, recommend going 1-2hrs off those times to have a better chance at getting sat sooner! 10/10 recommend

My family and I have been loyal customers of Miss Pho for years. We always accepted the wait during…read morethe dinner rush because the food, service, and overall experience made it worthwhile. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. Service has declined significantly. Not only is there still a long wait for a table, but there is also an extended wait for food after you're seated. It was disappointing to watch takeout orders consistently prioritized over customers dining in the restaurant, making dine-in guests feel like an afterthought and reflecting poor management. Combined with the restaurant's recent "OK" health department rating, we've decided not to return. If you're looking for a pleasant dining experience with attentive service, you may want to consider other options.

Photos
Interior View
Interior View
Beef salad
Beef salad
Phở Ha Noi

See all

Phở Ha Noi
The Boat

The Boat

4.4
(371 reviews)
10.4 mi
$$

Overall: 5 stars Fun…read morebrunch joint which is a literal boat built to utilize a triangular plot of land. This place uniquely has an interesting set of Filipino options for brunch, which adds to the diversity of options in Seattle! Waffle and Sago - The most exciting item on their brunch menu with so much going on, with two flavors of waffle, and a warm bowl of coconut sago. I love that the waffle flavors prominently come through and just soaks up the broth to give it that additional tropical complexity. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Went with some friends for the first time and what a memorable experience. The food was delicious…read moreand the cocktail was a new experience. My cocktail was a pho broth washed shot of Jameson and it came with a pho broth chaser. Hope I got that right but I almost don't wanna drink Jameson any other way now. The parking lot was packed but there's a paid parking lot around corner so no problem. It looked packed but I think a lot of people were at the larger pho Bac sup shop (which is associated w The Boat, but The Boat had plenty of seating at 6:30 on a Sunday night. I think what I appreciated most was the service- we had a person who seated us and answered questions about the menu- my partner has some preferences and shared them with the first server but then the second server came by and already knew what my partner had shared with the first server. That's real dedication. Definitely coming back.

Photos
Interior
Interior
Pandan waffle
Pandan waffle
Mì Trộn (with extra order of Half Chicken in the back)

See all

Mì Trộn (with extra order of Half Chicken in the back)
Lotus Pond Vietnamese Cuisine

Lotus Pond Vietnamese Cuisine

4.4
(254 reviews)
19.0 mi
$$

This place was briefly blowing up my IG feeds in small intervals, so I had it on my list sometime…read moreearly last year. Fast forward a year later to a Sunday at 12:30pm and I finally made the long drive here without going through Aurora Ave since my GPS randomly decided to give my road rage some grace. This place has plenty parking around the perimeter, so it was easy settling in. Only confusion was finding the entrance to this place, but when I did I was actually surprised where I was stepping into. Inside is laid back and cool with plenty of seating for groups of various sizes. There's tables and booths, and I got booth seating for myself when I walked in. There's a TV playing sports nearby where I was, and Vietnamese pop music was playing in the background too. Menu consists of regular foods in most Vietnamese restaurants, though their provincial noodle soups and banh mi sandwiches caught my eye. They even have bún măng vịt (duck and bamboo shoot noodle soup), my favorite that I gotta try next time I come here! From my IG feeds and as a starting point, I got their bánh mì thịt heo nướng (grilled pork Vietnamese sandwich), which comes with all the works of a regular banh mi sandwich, though I was kinda surprised how brightly orange the grilled pork was. Regardless, it was tasty and the meat was juicy. The pork pate added a nice savory touch to the sandwich, and no other condiment was in excess that it took away taste from the flavorful grilled pork. Staff was very kind throughout, and refilled my water every now and then. It was also nice chatting with one of them about our day and other recommendations from the menu. There's so much to have on their menu so I need to make the drive here again to have more of their stuff!

We had been wanting to visit Lotus Pond for years, and finally made it during Seattle Restaurant…read moreWeek. We had the following: Apps: - Cha Nem Ran / Fried Spring Rolls: Earth shatteringly crisp to absolute perfection. This was a textural wonder. A++ - Goi Cuon / Fresh Rolls: One of my favorite dishes, and a generous portion too! Entree: - Bun Bo Hue - Bun Thit Heo Nuong / Grilled Slice Pork Bun Dessert: - Banh Chuoi Nep Nuong / Grilled Banana Sticky Rice The Appetizers really hit it out of the park. I'm not familiar enough with Bun Bo Hue to comment on it, but I liked it, although I preferred the bun. Vegetables were fresh, and there was attention to detail in all of the dishes. We really liked the dessert as well, which was unique and earned the ultimate Asian compliment--not too sweet!

Photos
Lotus Pond Vietnamese Cuisine
Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings ($12, 3/17/24)
Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings ($12, 3/17/24)
Honey Walnut Prawns (5/11/24)

See all

Honey Walnut Prawns (5/11/24)
Ramie

Ramie

4.1
(114 reviews)
11.5 mi

Honestly this has been one of our favorite dinner date experiences in Seattle this year!…read more Food blew our mind! Especially the appetizers! We loved the hollow bread, clams, and the egg! The noodles were tasty but we felt didn't quite fit the flavor palate. The pork was honestly a bit on the salty side. We ended our night with their scallion cake which was tasty! Service was friendly and wonderful to start but we noticed by the end of the night they kind of forgot about us and it took quite a while to order dessert and get our check to leave. That was a tiny bummer for the overall experience but we really love this spot and will continue to recommend it! Especially for the appetizers!

Genuinely such a memorable meal, from the food itself to the service. We were visiting from out of…read morestate and wanted to go for a birthday dinner. We arrived for our reservation on time but there was a small wait since we had larger party. We were able to get some drinks at the bar while we waited so there was no issues at all. Once we were seated we got a great overview of the menu from our server. We loved everything so much that we made a reservation for the next day on the spot. Hamachi Crudo 5/5: The kumquat sorbet with the yellowtail was amazing. It made the fish bright and refreshing. Grilled Cabbage 5/5: An unexpected top 3. Didnt think much of it since it's a cabbage, but it became a star at our table. We ordered an extra one on our second day. Will definitely be thinking about this one. Manilla Clams 5/5: For our table of 8, we ordered 4. It was nice and savory, add the sliced kumquat to add some acidity! amazing! Oysters 4/5: First day we got the oysters as is, but the second day we knew that they used to serve it with some type of fish sauce. Our server brought out the yuzu fish sauce, game changer with the oysters! We honestly tried everything on the menu by the end of the second day, even the desserts but those are my must haves. Thank you to Ramie and team for such a great birthday dinner and we will definitely be back next year!

Photos
Vast bar (5/22/24)
Vast bar (5/22/24)
Shrimp Benedict with XO beurre bland
Shrimp Benedict with XO beurre bland
Zero Proof Drinks - IG: @nelson_eats

See all

Zero Proof Drinks - IG: @nelson_eats
Soufend Cafe & Eatery

Soufend Cafe & Eatery

4.0
(101 reviews)
6.8 mi
$$

food 5/5 strawberry matcha ($8) was very good. the…read morestrawberry puree was fresh. flavors went so well together and i will stop here just to get this again. chicken vermicelli was SOO GOOD. only critique was that it came on a plate. i like to mix my food together, so food was falling off. portion was great. chicken was cooked really well and had lots of flavor. veggies were fresh and the sauce was perfect. service 4/5 this is a small family run business and you can tell everyone is pulling their weight. service is usually a little slow, but i don't mind because the food and drinks are really good. ambiance 5/5 restaurant was clean and tidy. they have lots of small snacks to bring home, which is a great addition. parking lot is TINY, though not far from a bus stop. prices are a bit more than competitors in the area. i feel like the unique drink menu alone is worth stopping by. overall, i love this place and will be visiting again.

My mom has been wanting to come back here for a longg time so we finally went after visiting the…read moretemple around the corner. It was her second time but my first. I can't say it was anything super special but it was definitely worth a try. Food & drink: (4/5) There are for sure certain items that they excel at and some that need some work. We got the banh uot tower with heo quay, banh khot, banh mi chao, and com tam. I see the appeal of the eye catching banh uot tower, but unfortunately I felt like it was very mediocre. I felt like the portion of veggie and meat wasn't enough for all the rice rolls, plus the actual heo quay was dry with barely any crispy skin. I think they also forgot to give us the heo quay because we had to ask for it much after the banh uot came out. I would skip this next time. I would also skip the banh khot as it was on the softer, chewier side when my personal preference is light and crispy. Those who do like it soft will definitely enjoy it though. As for flavor, it had an extremely prominent coconut taste- it usually isn't so strong in banh khot so I wasn't so fond of this. My family did really enjoy the com tam and banh mi chao. I only had one bite of each, but I would get these items again. Their drinks on the other hand, were delightful. I got the tamarind black tea and my step dad got the lychee green tea. Both were super refreshing and even addicting. I think they tend to do sweet items better, including their rice crispy treats that they sell on the front counter. Service: (4/5) The service here didn't really stand out much but I didn't pay much mind to it. They were very nice but there was a sense of disorganization, mostly due to us not being acknowledged when we first walked in and having some of our food forgotten about.

Photos
Soufend Cafe & Eatery
Avocado toast
Avocado toast
Shaken beef

See all

Shaken beef

Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Bar - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...