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    BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks

    3.1 (486 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ube Halo Halo
    Mike L.

    Now, I don't know if it's because there's a constant stream of new and interesting Asian dessert options that keep opening up or because I've just started to take them for granted (or both), but I never really think of stopping into Bambu much these days. Che desserts are great and all, but I'd be lying if I said coming here to grab one would historically be the first thing that comes to mind. However, after being pleasantly surprised by our visit to this location, perhaps that needs to change! Even though our coming here was largely a byproduct of us already being (somewhat) nearby and this place being one of the few options still open for dessert, I was actually excited to come here since it had been over a decade since I last visited a Bambu. Inside, this particular location is decent in size, but a bit dated in how it looks. That said, the menu looked even more interesting than I remember. In addition to their che drink options, they also have several varieties of waffles, milk teas, fruit teas, coffees, smoothies, and French macaron cookies, among other things. While we initially came in with one of their traditional che options in mind, we immediately flipped to their UBE HALO HALO once we saw a post for it. Made up of a Red Bean base with Coconut Meat, Rainbow Jelly, Pandan Jelly, Crystal Boba, Coconut Milk, Red Tapioca, Jackfruit, Egg Pudding, and Topped with Ube Ice Cream, this came with nearly every topping Bambu has to offer! All together, this was a little sweet but still great! The mix of everything complemented each other well, but I especially liked the coconut milk and meat, red bean paste, egg pudding, and jackfruit. Of course, the ube ice cream perfectly rounded everything out. Beyond our dessert, service here wasn't too shabby, though not really spectacular. On the plus side, the guy at the register was friendly, but it also took longer than I would've guessed for our dessert to come out. Can't say if they're actually slow, though, as it looked like that guy might have been the only one working (there was also a family that ordered a bunch of stuff ahead of us). Regardless, it wouldn't deter me from coming back again. Between all of that, their relatively late hours, and the wealth of parking (at night, at least), this Bambu is such a convenient spot for a late night treat!

    Willie L.

    Ever since the Bambu closed in Irvine, I have to trek out to Westminster to get some che. Visited this store to get my fix. Was going to get some bubble waffle with the dessert but staff mentioned that they had ran out of bubble waffle. Ended up getting coconut mochi waffle. It was decent, the exterior was a bit harder than what I was expecting. Also ordered the egg coffee. I miss having something like this closer to home.

    Trang T.

    This place used to be popular for their desserts and waffles back in the days. Now it's a new hang out spot for our Chu hai's. The place is still small with decent seating taken by all the Chu hai's. Workers are still nice. We ordered the pandan waffles and few drinks (egg coffee, matcha coffee and avocado smoothie). All decent... the matcha coffee didn't taste much like matcha...the avocado smoothie tasted more powdery than anything so it was an unpleasant after taste for me. The pandan waffle was overcooked in the waffle machine. Came out hard and hurt the root of my mouth as I bit into it. A bit disappointed since it used to be so good. I guess quality just went down. Or maybe a bad batch for us when we came. Not sure but not willing to come back to try again. Most likely won't be back to this location for anything.

    Coconut Waffle
    Tracie M.

    I guess it's about time that I leave a review for this place. Been going here for years and really disappointed that the location in San Diego closed. This is the closest one to me so whenever I'm in the area, I always make sure to stop by. I always get the number 10: BAMBŪ Favorite-red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly, coconut milk and one of their delicious mochi waffle. Check them out if you're in the area!

    Claudia D.

    I've been here before for other drinks but this Bambu special was the most delicious think I've had and it was very unexpected because I never finish my drinks but today I did. I'm definitely coming back to try the others and I hope the are just as delicious.

    Annie M.

    We usually go to this location but after today, we will never come back. My husband ordered three che ba mau (three color dessert) like we normally do but tonight it took well over 20 minutes for 3 drinks and that wasn't the worst part. When we came home (we live 10 minutes away) and ate the desserts, they were all disgusting and not fresh at all. The green jelly was hard as a rock like they were kept in the fridge for days. Usually they're soft and chewy but the ones they put in our drinks were old and hard. The mung bean also had a sour, spoiled taste. They gave us old, pre-assembled and pre-sealed that was probably days old. We threw all three drinks away. The cups don't even have the logo on anymore and they sealed them now. We will never come back here.

    #13 ube halo halo

    Yummy. #3 che ba mau is good too! The pandan waffle (green) is super warm and filling.

    #3, Sweet Thai (I think that's the name of it)
    Linda M.

    Small shop in a shopping center, in front of the 2nd Gen Korean bbq location. The shop has about 3 tables with chairs. The staff was nice and friendly. My order didn't take long. I got the large for $9.80. It was refreshing and I loved all the bits and pieces of fruit etc. you get to chew on. Would recommend and definitely will come back.

    10. Bambu Favorite and Passion Fruit tea
    Kit T.

    Bambu is a Vietnamese dessert place and I haven't had it for a long time since the ones in LA county were out of business. I ordered the Bambu Favorite that consists of red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly and coconut milk, everything that I like in one cup. It's a perfect and refreshing summer dessert that isn't heavy. The passion fruit tea was also refreshing as well. There is seating inside the place but its a bit dirty so is the restroom.

    Che Hat Luu Suong Sao Banh Lot
    Michelle N.

    CASH ONLY! After a hearty meal, I needed something refreshing and sweet like this! I've only really gotten che at Hien Khanh, but this was also delicious! I got the Che Hat Luu Suong Sao Banh Lot which has more of all the jelly, tapioca stuff. Not too sweet, creamy, and generous with the toppings! This place seems to only have these drink kind of desserts, so if you're looking for a che place that has other types, Hien Khanh is probably your best bet.

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    The service and food is great I got the Acai bowl and yum, the small is huge. I would definitely recommend

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    Food was great and the service was amazing, Trinity is the best and always on top of it!

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