Went there a month ago. Ordered the house rice. A mixture of shrimp, chicken, beef, pork…read more $16.50 was the amount of this. I am a healthy person with a normal digestive system but the next day, all hell broke loose, and I do mean loose. The food tasted o.k. but there was speculation on my part that something was just not right after the next morning. Thinking back during the ordering, the gal that took my order didn't even look at me in the face, like she was hiding something. Found out, something could have been off with the food.

I ate at this place tonight and it was so good I came back to give it some more love. Since my last…read morereview I have discovered sushi, have checked out a lot of places, and this is by far one of the best places for it. Always fresh. Standout is always the Torched Salmon from the sushi bar, so smoky-tender, and also the Hotate Hokkaiyaki appetizer, baked scallop, flying fish roe, mushroom, and spicy mayo. Both unusual but super delectable. Tonight I also scored on some fatty tuna, which isn't always easy to find and that I had not tried yet, just so buttery and perfect on the sushi rice! An add-on was the baby hamachi (yellowtail), also yummy and different from regular yellowtail. I like that the soy sauce they provide is not overly salty like some. All this was accompanied by a perfectly-mixed orange martini, just a good, fresh, light meal. There's just no substitute for fresh, perfectly assembled sushi! I also agree with another reviewer who points out that a lot of Pan-Asian places are "jacks of all trade, masters of nothing", but Bamboo is just the opposite. I've never had a bad meal or bad service here.

This place was amazing. The food was fresh and the service was quick and the people there are very…read morenice.

Very clean and the food is great and fresh , good people , it's always busy too , I get from time…read moreto time and it's always the same great taste , I recommend 100 percent

Food was very good. It's my new goto for close to home Chinese takeout. Prices are reasonable.read more

Went there yesterday. Ordered the fried rice with chicken. When I got home and opened the bag…read morethere was also a chicken style soup as well. The food is plentiful, good and enjoyable. Opening the cover of the rice, you are presented with maybe 10 nice lean strips of chicken laying over the rice in a row. The rice itself has green peas, carrots, added. For $13.00, I felt like I got my moneys worth.

I've been getting takeout from Black Bamboo for over ten years, but this was my first time actually…read moresitting down to eat in. I love the new location- wow, what a difference inside! The space is absolutely beautiful: modern, bright, and spotless. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out piping hot. They bring each dish out as it's ready instead of all at once, so keep that in mind if you like everything served together. Personally, I didn't mind because it just meant my soup was perfect when it arrived, and my son's appetizer followed shortly after. I didn't check out the bathrooms this time, but judging by the rest of the restaurant, I'm sure they're just as immaculate. Black Bamboo is the only Chinese food I'll eat, period. If you know me, you know I'm picky, and this place never disappoints. Every bite tastes fresh, the service is friendly, and the vibe is always calm and inviting. Over the years I have had everything on the menu, and I've never had a bad meal. My personal favorites: the egg rolls, scallion pancakes, hot and sour soup and their fried rice, which I honestly think is the best in the world, period. My son is all about their beef teriyaki and it's his go-to every single time. This is exactly the kind of place where you can try something new and know it's going to be good. I recently ordered the chop suey and egg foo young for the first time ever, and both were fantastic. If you've been curious to branch out, this is where you want to do it; you can't go wrong. Also, they have real duck sauce for a small upcharge. Not just stuff in the packet (yuck). So if you're craving Chinese food in West Hartford, go to Black Bamboo. You'll taste the quality, feel the difference, and probably end up like me... a loyal regular who can't eat Chinese anywhere else.

Once in a while, I used to eat in the small dine in area for workday lunches at the old Black…read moreBamboo location, but I think most people thought of Black Bamboo as a takeout Chinese spot. They recently opened a new location on Farmington Ave in West Hartford, but this spot is east of the old location. The new digs are nice inside. The dining room is not huge, but it's roomier than the old dining room. You still order at the counter even if you're dining in. Over the years, most of my food orders probably fall within the 4.25 Star to 4.5 Star range for a takeout type Chinese restaurant. Occasionally, they'll dip a bit lower or soar a bit higher. My General Tso's Chicken Combo meal with broccoli, pork fried rice and a fried shrimp egg roll was trending towards 4.5 Stars, but fell a bit short so I'm going to round down to 4 Stars since I can't give half Star ratings. The chicken was good quality and well cooked. The sauce was a bit sweet and sour-leaning on the General Tso's Spectrum. The shrimp egg roll was very good. It had two medium size shrimp rather than a bunch of mini shrimp. Pro Tip - I like the pork egg roll at a lot of places, but Shrimp is definitely the way to go at Black Bamboo. The pork fried rice was tan, which I mention because I always prefer places with the tan rice to places with the yellow rice. I've ordered a range of things at Black Bamboo over the years. Their sauces are not always like the sauces at other places. And what I really like about Black Bamboo is each Black Bamboo sauce tastes different than its other sauces. At other takeout places, a few different named sauces are just vaguely brown, sweet and spicy. Black Bamboo is one of the better takeout Chinese options in Hartford County. 4.4 Stars

Food and service was amazing must try their alley dumplings and pork belly bao buns. Kung fu Panda…read moredrink was fun. They have a white chocolate made panda as topping. Drink was very refreshing, little bit on sweeter side

The food here is delicious and the menu offers a great variety of dishes. Everything we tried was…read morereally good. The staff were very friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. The restaurant has a cozy and cute atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed meal. I also love that you can adjust the spice level, and there are plenty of non-spicy options as well. A great place for family dining. Highly recommend

Hmmm.... Good but not good enough. First off: The prices on…read moretheir online menu doesn't match the prices at the restaurant, be aware. All items are $2 to $3 more expensive in restaurant. Crazy/Drunken noodles are not: They're Chinese Chow Foon, and they weren't that good. Couldn't eat half of it. Scallops in garlic sauce? Avoid The scallops had a funny taste. Stale? Bleh.... And the icing on the cake: The only waitress got into a yelling contest with one of the employees. (owner?). They were screaming at each other and everyone in the dining room could hear it... It reminded me of some episodes of Kitchen Nightmare. I was expecting Gordon Ramsay to come out any minute, but no. Once was enough. Plenty of other (hopefully better) options less than 5 minutes from there.

Firecracker chicken and Cantonese pan fried noodles with pork...all good..open late…read more. If only they had upped the spice levels as requested this late night meal would have been awesome!!!

GREAT TEAST is the BEST restaurant that offers Chinese Food. I've been a fan of this restaurant…read moresince the late 80's. There is no better place that I'm aware of in the Hartford County area and probably farther but I have to be honest GREAT TASTE is so good I don't venture to far cuz its usually greasy and disappointing, They know my name and welcome me not because they ask for it when you call but because I've been a fan for so long. They know my face and are genuinely happy to see me. I do feel like I'm restaurant family. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is awesome whether eating in or taking out. The menu selections cover everyone's tastes and you will find your favorite dish listed. The Tangerine Beef and Garlic Shrimp are out of this world good! Number ONE #1 hands down!!! Ellen M 5-25-26 FIVE STARS

Stopped by on a whim for a quick lunch before visiting the American art museum. The dining room is…read morewell-lit, and ringed with framed paintings. As many other reviews have attested, the hot and sour soup is excellent (good mix of mushrooms and tofu), and I enjoyed the sa cha chicken + tangerine beef too. Service was fast (in and out in 45 min) and the host / staff were friendly. On our way out (dining room still bustling at 3 pm!), an arriving couple commented that they'd driven up from North Haven specifically for the soup, and I could see why they'd make the trip. I will definitely visit again as well!

We really like the food here. We always order take out and it's hot, fresh and ready on time every…read moretime. I also wanted to share some updated photos of the menu (which really hasn't changed) but the last menu pics are from 3 years ago so I figured I should add some more recent ones.

Takeout Review: I've…read moreread good reviews and drive by this place all the time; I always say to myself, "I've got to try that place out." We finally ordered some takeout there recently. Ordering was easy, just a simple call; pickup was also quick and easy. The parking lot was spacious and so was the restaurant. I saw people dining in there. There was a fish tank and the person that helped me was friendly. Prices and portions were comparable to other Chinese spots. I ordered the orange chicken combo with fried rice, crab rangoons, plain lo mein for my toddlers, and my husband had the general tso combo. The crab rangoons were A+++ definitely up there with the best I've had; thin fried wonton wrapper and a larger amount of creamy, cheesey, imitation crab filling. The orange chicken was good, I'd say 4/5; not the best I've had but it did the job. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we would order there again.