I won't go into every detail. They deliver on basic expectations. The restaurant is tidy and the owners are kind, focused and straightforward. The staff provided excellent attention while showing kindness and generosity. Try this spot and you'll be glad you visited. read more

Amazing huge chicken wings. So juicy and delicious. I look forward to eating this with pork fried rice also really tasty

Simple Chinese food, cash only, got the beef and broccoli and Chow fun. Just what was expected, will keep on short list for when craving Chinese food. Service was prompt and ambiance was a typical pickup spot. read more

Keeping this very simple. This is an old school, simple Chinese takeout place. Not a restaurant. Not an IG foodie moment. Not an "experience ". Read it again - old school take out. Periodt. Food: It's good, tasty and consistent. Never greasy which is a huge plus. Not fancy or fusion. The normal suspects at a place like this - sesame chicken, wings, boneless ribs (what is that btw?), fried rice, wonton soup, beef & broccoli. You get the gist - it's American Chinese food. If you want anything remotely new or "authentic", go to Flushing or maybe a hole in the wall spot in Chinatown. This is straight comfort food. Service: I've heard people complain that they are rude or cold at best; racist at worst. Not true. At all. They are polite and quick. They are Chinese and culturally are transactional with persons outside of their community. Plus, they are running a takeout business. Get the order, turn it around quick, toodles. Nobody has time for the warm and fuzzies. Stop the nonsense. They have been in the neighborhood a long time and survived CoVid. Let's take the small wins and move on. Ambiance: There isn't any. It's a takeout place. So expect the bullet proof glass and transaction doors. I get the need to be safe. Most importantly, the kitchen is in plain view and is always - ALWAYS - very, very clean. That is all the ambiance you need from a takeout spot. As always, please continue to support our local, small businesses in the community and stop using Uber Eats, etc. when possible. The margins are brutal on the business. read more

Crispy Bamboo Village is hands-down the bet takeout food in the area. It's cheap, absurdly tasty, and reliable. It gets busy during peak dinner hours on Fridays and Saturdays, so if you don't want to wait for your food you should call in your order and roll in 5-10min later. Doing laundry around the corner? Pop over during the wash cycle to pick up a meal, bring it back to the 'mat, and be the envy of all. Coming home exhausted from a long day at work? Pick up a filling take out dinner and eat it from a real plate while you watch Netflix because you're an adult dammit. The menu is the standard extensive American Chinese Food one you'll find at any takeout spot, but if you want some other combination of ingredients Crispy Bamboo Village will do it! I swoon for the fried tofu, but don't love mixed veggies (especially when it includes carrots), so I usually order it with broccoli instead, and often add mushrooms too. The brown sauce ties it all together into an addictive but satisfying dish, and the portion is huge. It runs $8 total, which feels like a steal for the amount of happiness it brings me. My non-vegetarian roomie hasn't had good experiences with the wings, but Mardory-Yelp-Queen-of-Harlem says they're great! So maybe you should find out yourself, or maybe you should get the crispy tofu and ascend on their fluffiness directly into bliss. Cash only, no delivery. read more

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I've been going to this take-out Chinese restaurant for over 15 years. Their food is always spot-on. I order only lunch as I work (not live) in the area. I call it in, it's always ready when I get there. My only complaint is that they don't deliver and don't do UberEats or DoorDash. They should, but maybe they don't because with just one or two cooks, they may not be able to handle the volume. read more

Best chinese food option for the area. They are quick, as clean as it gets and not greasy! Flavor is spot on and that goes for the vegetable and tofu dishes as well. Call ahead to get your food faster as everyone knows this is the best option so it tends to get packed. read more

Best local Chinese food hands down. Delicious, cheap and huge portions. Stop being fucking rude to these people for no reason!!

have been coming here for the better part of 15+ years and Shirley and Michelle and the other cooks never disappoint. Never have i had a bad experience here. Only thing i cannot stand is that they don't deliver, but other than that we are straight. 5 Stars read more

always been reliable and good. i get their general tso! delicious, quick and friendly.

This is my go to Chinese take out spot in the neighborhood. I've tested out a few other places, but this is the best I've had and luckily it's also the closest. The food is good, and less greasy than other places I have been to. In other words, you don't feel disgusting after your meal. They have a great selection and I have never ordered anything and been disappointed. If you want to try something different and a little healthier, try the shrimp and green beans with garlic sauce. It's very tasty. The tofu dishes are great as well. Note: They are cash only and I'm pretty sure they do not offer delivery. read more

I was warned off the Chinese take out options around my block in Harlem, and heeded that advice for a long time. Today, I broke. I judge take out Chinese food on two things: shrimp fried rice and spring rolls. They are one of my go-to I feel crappy and need a pick me up food. Crispy Bamboo Village is the best option in the area, by far. They don't deliver, which is a bummer, but they are always busy at lunchtime and the kitchen is very clean and organized looking. Which really, are two very good signs compared to the other places in the vicinity. The spring roll could have been cooked for maybe 30 seconds longer to brown it up more, but the filling was hearty. Not just cabbage like at so many places. Mushrooms, etc. Yum. The shrimp fried rice was also totally decent. Not that weird Spanish rice/fried rice combo that I disappointingly find so often north of Chinatown. And none of it was too greasy! Totes. I'll go back. read more

Always been a great restaurant with great food. Clean place as well. I just wish they delivered. Even though I live a block away lol

From the moment I heard the name of this restaurant I was entranced. I immediately called to place an order for the chicken Almond thing. Impressive was the fact that they were open on Easter Sunday. I still haven't actually walked around the corner to pick up my order but I'm sure it will be great. With a name like crispy bamboo Village how could you go wrong? read more

Awesome place, you can eat deep fried things and you can eat steamed things! There is a lot of food traffic here for a reason. I took off one star because the lobster sauce seemed uncooked....everything else is near perfect..and cheap! read more

Cleanest cheap Chinese takeouts so far. Grease is always an issue with chinese takeouts (old, too much or both), not with this one. Consistent over the years. read more

I went to Crispy Bamboo Village unaware that it was take-out only, but I was more than happy when we got home and ate a delicious smorgasbord of Chinese delights. We had the fried chicken wings which were crispy (as the name of the restaurant promises) and moist. The fried pork dumplings were seasoned well but the plum sauce was a little sweeter than I am used to. I tried something new (not typical of anyone who has had the same Chinese food order for the past 23 years) seafood chow how fun. The noodles were cooked well, but they stuck together which made it kind of difficult to eat. They did not skimp on the seafood either which is always a plus at any place. My boyfriend got sweet and sour chicken with white rice, a staple in any Chinese food order. The breading was light and it was perfectly golden brown. I will definitely stroll back into this village of crispy happiness. read more

My favorites are chicken lo main Wings general tsos and the iced tea. Great not too greasy and I love the service. They still don't deliver but I think it's because of staffing. Get low salt options and bring your own recycled containers if possible read more

While many of the claims of this being phenomenal Chinese food should be met with EXTREME skepticism about whether the author of such audacious claims has ever actually ate Chinese American food are legitimate. The food is decent. The operators are courteous and the most importantly the shop is clean. Decent food. Probably the best in the neighborhood--which doesn't exactly make it good. read more

If you were expecting authentic Szechuan cuisine, really? I live in Harlem and that means I have grown accustomed to the bullet proof glass and people hanging out. This place has granite floors and a place to sit, that makes it real nice. They specialize in greasy American style Chinese food. The name does start with Crispy. The pork fried dumplings are the best you'll find within blocks of house. The lo mien is great. The chicken is like the chicken in every other Chinese food place, It has a funky texture. If you want something with meat in it get it fried. If you a crazy ex-vegan like me get the crispy fried tofu. It comes on top of steamed broccoli with sauce on the side so the tofu is still crispy when you get home. It's an experience I thoroughly enjoy, sitting there watching people order every variation of chicken wings. No one will beg for money. You wont get sick. When my boyfriend is out of town this is my go to place. read more

To compare it with the rest of the Chinese takeout in Harlem this place is decent. Its clean for a Chinese takeout in Harlem. Its safe for a Chinese takeout in Harlem. Plus you can see how they are preparing the food. Downside is they dont deliver. read more

I honestly like this place. The food is always very good and very tasty. Compared to that crappy place on Adam between 131st and 132nd (I'm not calling any names), this place is a Godsend. The hostess is always nice. Just remember, they do not deliver and they do not take debit or credit cards. But this is my go to Chinese restaurant. When I move, I have to do my research all over again. Bummmerrrr!!! read more

Love this place! Friendly staff. Quick service. God knows how much crisco they use, but I love 'em for it. I love Szechuan chicken, so that's the only thing I've had here. Moist chicken, flavorful sauce. Fried rice is great mixed in (it's eh on its own). The only thing is that the egg rolls are just meh. But I still go back every week for Szechuan chicken! read more

This is always an excellent choice. The food is consistently good, freshly prepared, and the people there are always welcoming and pleasant.

Steamed dumplings and egg rolls are good. Sweet and sour chic was ok and the fried rice was gross. Not many veg options for my hubby either. All in all, it was alright. They give u a free soda which is nice. read more

I personally love this place. Some other Yelper said something about the crispy tofu and I have to second that emotion. The chow mee fun is also delicious and doesn't taste too greasy. Word to the wise, I've never been to this place when it wasn't packed but they move pretty quick. read more

Best Chinese in the immediate area..

I have ordered from this takeout restaurant before and love the Shrimp Mei Fun. But this past Mother's Day was a different story. I ordered the usual and a few hours later had projectile vomiting. The shrimp was obviously bad. I only ate a quarter of the dish and that was it. I did not have anything else to eat, so I know it was this food. Sorry, but they lost me as a customer forever!! Never again. Was the worse experience I ever had! I was told it was a good thing I did not eat more. Bye Crispy Bamboo Village. read more

Cheap fast consistently tasty and friendly. The pretty lady remembered my order from the once I'd been here before! I'm the Duke, baby! Just try to take that from me. read more