The Blue Bamboo is a beautiful restaurant. Very clean. The hostess very nice, the waiter too. But the food........ not so good. I ordered vegetable fried rice with an egg added. The rice was overcooked with too much soy sauce. The only vegetables in there were minute amounts of shredded carrots and onions. That's it! Where are the mushrooms, broccoli, peas, etc. The normal cost for this dinner is $26.00. Do you believe that? Not even worth half that price. No wonder the place was empty..... read more

I came here with a group of friends. This is my first visit to the new location. Long overdue. The appetizers were served first, along with a "positivity" drink. They also served brownies too. Then I decided to order shrimp lo mien. The shrimp are huge. The flavor of the dish is so delicious. I had to box more than half of my low mien. It was a generous portion. It was great seeing Chef Dennis. It's been a while since I have talked with him. I love the decor inside and outside of the restaurant. Pros:atmosphere, food, employees was great. Cons: none Recommend? Yes, absolutely. I look forward to my next visit soon! read more

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This place is so AMAZING!!! I came here with my best MOM friends for dinner and then we played mahjong until they closed (they actually have a mahjong room!). The decor is gorgeous and the service was impeccable. The food was incredible too! My favorite was the Canton duck (skin super crispy and juicy on the inside), but it was an entire half duck and quite difficult to cut yourself. It would have been even better if it was already cut up. Another fave was the fried rice, great flavors! The General's chicken was good but not my fav. The ahi tuna was the only dish that disappointed... it didn't taste like good quality tuna and the flavor was bland. I wouldn't order it again. Overall great experience and we will definitely be back! read more

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Chef Dennis is wonderful! I love learning and I signed up for a cooking class that was both Asian and Italian! Diana with Italian Cooking Classes and Chef Dennis are a fabulous working team. We made congee and a saffron risotto & were treated to dumplings and tiramisu. I was thrilled to have Vanessa T join me for a fun night. I arrived an hour early to hit happy hour, and get a lay of the land. The house infused bourbon in my old fashioned was done right and just the drink to start my evening on the right foot. I also ordered a small plate of lumpia- superb! The cooking class started with the congee- a broth, ginger and scallions & quickly jumped into risotto- all the butter and stirring! hmmmm. I finished my leftovers just last night and it was just so good! I cannot wait to do another class at Blue Bamboo & I know I will see Diana soon. I also can't wait for a date night with John at Blue Bamboo! I will be back, sooner!!! read more

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Great meal- Lovely staff- Great menu- lots of variety- Lovely venue- Plenty of parking- Will definitely return- read more

Blue Bamboo - Mandarin cake so good!!!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We went when celebration g the Chinese new year.. year if the snake. The show/parade was enjoyable. The food delicious and bountiful. Loved how the hot and sour soup was served. read more

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Server Brandon along with his colleagues were hustling on Christmas Day dinner! We arrived early for our reservation and it was no problem getting seated right away. Bathrooms clean. Food delivered to table via e-waiter. Food was hot and tasty. Would definitely recommend. read more

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The service was extremely slow We had to ask multiple times about the appetizer, which came out as soon as the food did, we needed to ask for water/ drink refills several times because the server didn't check in read more

Wow, what a hidden gem right in Mandarin! It's a very spacious restaurant with nice ambiance and plenty of parking. My lycheetini was delicious and so was the maple old fashioned. The lettuce wraps were perfect. I also really enjoyed the red curry shrimp and grits - a little spicy and full of flavor- the grits are shaped in two patties, crispy on the outside and warm and soft grits on the inside- so creative! The Tra fish was also awesome. Gorgeous presentation of the food. Our waitress was lovely and our robo waiter (his name is buoy, not sure of spelling) was so fun to watch as he zoomed around and carried food to tables-such a fun experience! Absolutely recommend you come check out this restaurant! read more

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I attended a group lunch with 30 diners today at this restauarant. The space and building are both beautiful with plenty of parking all around the building. We were seated in a private room with 2 long tables, but there are plenty of other tables throughout the restauarant, as well as a nice bar area. We had 2 staff members providing our service, and it was excellent. The restaurant has a pretty big menu with 11 appetizers, 23 entrees, and 10 Cantonese stir-fries. Our group had Cantonese egg rolls, the choice of 4 different entrees, and Mandarin Orange Cake for dessert. I chose the honey garlic shrimp bowl. It had steamed rice, broccoli, crispy-fried shrimp, and a sweet honey garlic soy sauce. The Mandarin orange sponge cake with pineapple cream cheese frosting was the star of the show. I will definitely return for a future visit. read more

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Amazing experience! Staff was attentive and great to talk with. Food was the best Cantonese I have had in Jacksonville for sure! I cannot recommend Blue Bamboo enough! read more

Our server was a delight, she was so on top of it and so full of energy. The special mushroom tempura was amazing. For my main I got the honey garlic shrimp... I didn't realize would be breaded but it has a nice crunch and the shrimp were a good size. They have a large menu selection it would be a great group spot to split a few dishes. read more

Blue Bamboo - Special Mushroom tempura - Comfort Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Super attentive and friendly staff! Beautiful decor. Absolutely delicious food! If we weren't traveling we'd have tried so many more items! read more

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Tiki night was great drinks on point and glasses are great. It was happy hour all night and we ordered a lot of apps. The edamame and the Huli chicken was super amazing. The rice was bland and the potstickers we sent back. Atmosphere was good severs did seem a little stretched but it was Friday night. Will be back for tiki read more

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Happy Year of the snake! Joining in on the Chinese New Year festivities was an awesome experience. What a fantastic time. However, the real star of the show was the food. This is the Chinese food I grew up on in New York. I have been searching for dishes prepared authentically since living in Jax. Why oh why have I never been to Blue Bamboo before? I'm so sorry Chef Chan! The highlight of my meal was the fried rice. It was amazing. We also loved the hot & sour soup & the wonton soup, both flavorful & served with a side of fried crispy noodles. My husband raved about his roast pork with Chinese vegetables & my Sha La chicken noodles were wonderful as well. A great night of celebration & food! The best in Jacksonville for sure. read more

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Chinese new year. We enjoyed the meal and atmosphere. The service and food were excellent. Meals were plentiful and authentic and what we took for granted living in NY. read more

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This place only gets better the more time you spend here. Had some fantastic cocktails, apps and entree. Could not have been happier. This is definitely a undiscovered gem in Mandatin read more

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The food was amazing, the service couldn't have been better and the bar was quick and drinks were delicious! This was our first time at this location and we will be back for sure! Beautiful restaurant and the prices were comparable if not less that Stonewood or Coopers Hawk. It was not crowded on a Friday night! Spread the word!!! read more

9/12/24 Mandarin Historic Museum had a 35 year celebration fundraiser. The owner/chef Dennis Chan is a supporter of the museum and its efforts so that's why the events was here. They said it would be a 1989 inspired menu so I said... it's going to BBQ?! No it wasn't and it was Asian inspired with local restaurants that were in existence in 1989. I posted the menu; the food was good as well as the wine. read more

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Went for dinner and arrived a bit early however Chef Chan opened the door and welcome us in which was much appreciated. Food was good as always and out server (Aiden) was friendly and extremely helpful so I can highly recommend him. I ordered a Cold Peanut Noodle starter which was very tasty & Pork with Chinese Vegetables entree which was equally delicious and much more than what I could finish (yay leftovers). Second time that we've been there and again was pleased with our choice. read more

Blue Bamboo - Name and a few choices. - Comfort Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Beautiful place. The robot waiter was cool and Aiden our waiter was very efficient and friendly. He made good suggestions. Food was flavorful and large portions. Can't wait to try more dishes . read more

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Spare ribs were not tender and tough to eat. Noodles were bland. Disappointed. Went 2 years ago and loved it.

The service was good. However, we tried the ribs which they say are so good. They were so tough! I wouldn't order them again. Not worth the money. read more

Another restaurant that seems to have been on my list for forever but we somehow never made it until tonight. Huge regret. Huge. Because we were missing out on something special! The interior of the restaurant has a modern but gorgeous feel with Asian touches. Loved the huge Bar/Mandarin sign over the bar area! The kitchen is "semi-open" with windows that can peer into the workings from some areas of the restaurant. Service is friendly, smooth, and unfussy. Timing of dishes was excellent with a short break in between courses and zero feelings of being rushed but still efficient. We (my husband and I) started with a couple of Happy Hour special appetizers: crab Rangoon and pork lumpia. We agreed the Crab Rangoon was top of the list for Crab Rangoon. The lumpia were tasty, but not quite as tasty as our friend's family's homemade secret recipe. But that's a pretty impossible act to follow. We both had a difficult time choosing between all the the delicious sounding entrees. Our server was happy to go over our front runners to help us decide. Ultimately, my husband- being a fried rice fiend - went for that with chicken added. I tried the red curry shrimp and grits, which I was informed by the server when we were discussing option that it is very different than what you'd expect to see with shrimp and grits. She was right! A generous portion of grits made into a grit cake topped with several shrimp swimming in a savory and rich red curry with onions and sliced green peppers greeted me. The taste? Divine. The red curry was a great compliment to the grit cake and shows a level of creativity balancing the global comfort-foods. It was especially nice since it was a cold evening - the perfect hearty meal to combat the chill! The fried rice was tasty and I had seen many New Yorker/New Jerseyians rave about it. Indeed, it does have that darker brown color and a great flavor. Portions were solid; we both took leftovers home (can't wait to try them after their second day rest!). We couldn't say no to the award-winning Mandarin Orange Cake for dessert even though we were full. The cake is a super moist sponge(ish) cake with a sweet icing and orange syrup drizzles. The orange flavor is not overpowering and, in fact, I enjoyed the extra orange boost of the syrup on my bites. All in all, we were really pleased with our dinner here and are looking forward to returning soon-probably with the kids next time! They'll love the robot food runner! We did learn from our server that for the rest of the year they are running Fried Rice Tuesdays, which provides options for a lower price for the fried rice (if I remember correctly, $12.99ish? But I could be wrong). That plus nicely priced happy hour appetizer options Monday-Friday makes for a pretty inexpensive weekday dinner so we'll be trying that out soon to help beat the Tuesday doldrums. I also forgot to mention both the manager and Chef Dennis came by at points during our meal to check in on us. Again, truly a welcoming and conscientious level of service everyone there provided us, from the hostesses all the way to the Chef! read more

I came to try out the new tiki menu ! Everything was so appetizing! The staff was super attentive to our needs and so friendly . We got to meet the chef and he was so nice . All the food was so tasty and fresh , even though they were super busy , we got our food and drinks very quickly . read more

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We have been to Blue Bamboo 3x now. The first experience was the best, we ordered the Shrimp Lo Mein, hot and sour soup plus Sichuan Beef Stir Fry. All of them were delicious, so we couldn't wait to go back and try their other dishes. Second time was also good, my husband enjoyed the ribs, we tried our friend's zucchini fries and that was addicting! I couldn't stop eating them! However, my Red Curry Shrimp and Grits was just okay. I like curry, but their version lacks the depth of the flavor I was looking for. The third time was a disappointment. I got the Chicken Sha La Noodles, again I like curry, so maybe this time it's better with the noodles and peanut butter sauce, it wasn't. The noodles was mushy and just lacks the richness flavor. The Generals Chicken was certainly not what we were expecting. It looks like a Chicken Katsudon. The crispy texture of the chicken was pleasant, but tasted bland. Overall, we will still come back and just order what we previously liked or try the menu where you have to order 24 hours prior to your visit. read more

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We love Blue Bamboo for their consistency in great food, excellent service and cold cocktails. They are very friendly from the moment you walk in the door. Be sure to order the orange cake. It is heaven. If you prefer a quiet dinner, ask for a booth in the bar. read more

Our waitress was so friendly and we really enjoyed our dinner here last night! We started with the potstickers (steamed) and edamame. The potstickers came with a delicious ginger sauce which was very different than normal! We loved it!!!! The edamame could have used some additional salt and sauce. We asked for soy sauce on the side. I got the beef and broccoli and it was delicious, the sauce that it was marinated in was sooooo good. The beef was cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed this place and found out they have cooking classes too! We might be back for one of those or a dim sum night! read more

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Coming to Blue Bamboo for any celebration is a tradition. The food is alway "close your eyes and just point to anything" because it is alway so good. Tonight is a friend's birthday and here we go. Shrimp and Grits, Ahi Tuna, Kung Pao Tofu with Crab Rangoons and Dragon Whiskers for apps. Yum! I always grab apps so I can take home the entree for later meals. ....anticipation.... The "Social Lubricants" are divine. My dirty martini is perfect with a twist. My friend's Mojito was apparently refillable, fast! The dessert was delish and the service from Mica was attentive and perfect. Kudos. Always reliably fun, delicious and enjoyable . Recommend to anyone with a yearning for fusion Asian foods. Now to get the dim sum back going so I can review that deliciousness!! read more

I've been to blue bamboo several times and love chef Dennis Chan. This the the first time I've tried their lunch since its only m-f and its not close to me. Server was wonderful, food was great and large portions. A little on the spicy side, which i loved. Atmosphere is always great, nicer than most "chinese" restaurants read more

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Great atmosphere, understated sophistication. The service is impeccable. The food and drinks are awesome. read more

We had reservations they sat us in the bar where it was very loud. There were plenty of tables in the dining area. We were there to have a nice evening of drinks appetizers and a nice meal. What we got was loud bar atmosphere no cocktails cold food we were so disappointed we won't be back read more

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First time at this new location. Spacious layout with relaxing ambiance perfect for cocktails after a busy week. Right when you walk in, to your right will be the bar area and to your left will be the dining area. Happy hour is from 5-6PM and is only available at the bar area. We forwent Happy Hour and seated in their dining area. Authentic Cantonese! For starters, we had their classic Hot and Sour soup. Nice balance especially for the cold weather. For the main entrees, we ordered the Sichuan Beef Stir Fry and Cantonese Shrimp Lomein. I can tell the authenticity of these dishes by the taste and smell alone. They were flavorful and the beef was tender. For dessert, we finished our meal with a slice of Banana Cake. Not too sweet just the way we like it. Great service too! read more

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Finally...finally .... Finally! First timers that finally made it here after it first open we could catch a break coming here. And I will tell you this WE SHOULD Have CAME SOONER!! Blue Bamboo is not your typical Asian cuisine or setup. At first glance the outside and don't get me started... the inside was amazing. Lots of room and the ambiance was relaxing yet interesting. We were greeted as soon as we came through the door and immediately got seated. Our waiter was very attending and gave excellent recommendations! Drinks- Salted Caramel & TigerRita & Green Tea Cocktails App - Fried Shrimp & Pork fried Potstickers Entree - Lo Mein, Stir Fried Rice & Red Curry Shrimp and Grits w/ Chicken add on. First, let me start with the drinks they were The best I've had at a restaurant here in Mandarin. Handcrafted drinks with the most unexpected taste that make you ask what else is in it? NADINE (Bartender "excuse the name misspell") is truly a gifted Mixologist. Single one women show putting out the best drinks with amazing presentation. Can't go wrong with the drink menu. Wish I could try every one but then we would have a problem getting home lol. From the appetizers to the entrée, it was everything to be desired. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits with red curry spicy. The grits were deep-fried in Panko like crust, topped with sautéed onions and peppers with shrimp and me personally I added chicken. I was also suggested the duck dish, but will save that for next time now lastly, don't forget the desserts we took home the orange marmalade cake and let's just say it was so good I forgot to even take a picture of it! Now the most interesting part of the experience here is, they have automated robots that bring your dishes straight to your table (of course, with assistance by the waiter) it was pretty cool. To close it up, this place is great for anybody in the mood for various Asian taste, coming as a group or just as a dinner date, or even a venue to host a large group. Blue bamboo does it all with a little twist. Kudos to management thank you for coming to check on our table. All of your employees were proactive and never to good to help with the little things throughout our sitting. Great job! read more

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A beautifully modern environment with delicious food and friendly and knowledgeable wait staff and a robot that brings the food out? What else could you ask for? read more

Blue Bamboo - Comfort Food Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Seven of my close friends went to Blue Bamboo tonight to celebrate a birthday. We had excellent service, and the food was delicious. We ordered several appetizers, my favorites being dragon whiskers and crab Rangoon . We ordered entrees too... my favorite being General's chicken or cauliflower ( both delicious). Don't pass up desserts. All are yummy. Thank you to the servers and especially Dennis, the owner. We were made to feel like family. Also, the atmosphere is relaxing and decor of restaurant is elegant. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

I just don't understand why this restaurant gets good ratings. Expensive flavorless food! Went with a large party and NO ONE was impressed.. Good cocktails tho! read more

I do wanna like this place more! I love Dennis & his creations. The place is a bit louder than I like and a bit sterile in the main room. I really like their bar area. The cocktails are fabulous and my fave is the Ying&Yang. I adore the fried shrimp in the little soup spoons! They ROCK! Their peanut butter pie is worth a trip here for just that! I could write stories about his delish sauces for salad & dipping - but each of his satisfactory dishes that I would order just don't have enough deep and savory flavor for me! I have to order his sauces & jazz them up for me! The place is always busy so I know folks love the place! I do keep coming back to support them. read more

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My cousin told me about their robot server so I had to check it out myself. Not only was it super cool to have your food brought out to you by a robot, the food was delicious. We started out with the Fried Pork Potstickers and Lettuce Wraps. Fabulous. The Lettuce Wrap was the perfect amount of spiciness for my taste. For our main dish, I had the Honey Garlic Shrimp. OMG! It was soooo tasty. My wife and daughter had their Pepper Steak & Lo Mein. I had some of the Lo Mein and it too was delicious. I didn't get to sample the Pepper Steak since my daughter devoured it before I could steal a piece of beef, but she said it was wonderful. We ended the meal with their Mandarin Orange Cake. Sorry, no picture, but Holy Smokes! Probably one of my favorite cakes. It satisfied my sweet tooth, but was not too sweet. I could have easily eaten the whole slice by myself. But I was kind and shared with the family. Sharing is Caring right? =) Food was fantastic, they have a robot server, and our main server Ashley was so kind and attentive to all our needs. Thank you Blue Bamboo for a wonderful experience. read more

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Service was amazing. Staff were very knowledgeable about the menu. Food and drinks were really good. I feel like this place is a hidden gem. read more

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