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    Dakota D.

    There is a new asian place in Idyllwild and it is 5 star. Came by Bamboo Bear for a little lunch to go and it is delicious. Bamboo Bear is located on the ground level of the fort next to the shoe / moccasin place. Look for the glowing Beckoning cat in the window, or follow your nose to this delicious little gem. The place opens at 11am and at 1045 there were already two people on line. The line moves fast as it is only 'to-go' and the large majority of the food items are already out and ready for pick up at 11am. Large Bowl with two entrees and one side Orange Chicken, tri-tip broccoli beef and chow mein: 5 star all around. The orange chicken is texturally perfect - hot, crispy chicken pieces tossed in a tangy, savory orange/garlic/ginger sticky sauce. Delicious and yummy. Tri-tip broccoli beef - tender slices of well-seasoned beef tossed with perfectly cooked green broccoli. Not swimming in gravy, not soggy at all. Very clean delicious flavor! Chow mein: 5 stars. Tossed with a little cabbage and lightly seasoned, the noodles are very thin, chewy and also have a great flavor. At 13.99 this is a good deal. Lumpia: 5 start and OMG. Delicious. Traditional (pork) filipino lumpia. Growing up in San Diego I had the opportunity to eat my fair share of traditional lumpia. Those who do not know, traditional lumpia is made with simple ingredients: ground port, carrot, onion, salt, pepper all wrapped in won-ton wrappers and fried. Although recipes may vary, the simpler the better, and when done right, lumpia is a deliciously fried savory treat. They lumpia at Bamboo Bear is done perfectly and is hot and fresh, ready to order. You have the option of eating it plain, or getting a side of sweet chili sauce. I recommend trying it plain, and also with the sauce to see which you prefer. If you have never tried lumpia before, I encourage you to check it out. Service: 5 stars. Great service at Bamboo Bear, and I think the people here are still figuring out their flow, so give them a little time and I assure you the (possible) wait is well worth it . A side note... I ordered a spam musubi but it did not make it into my bag. I did not ask for a receipt, so I cannot say whether or not I was charged, but I'll chalk this up to new business hiccup. I look forward to coming back to Bamboo Bear soon and ordering more delicious asian food!

    Thai Basil pork, with white rice and chow mein.
    Cheryl M.

    Excellent options, delicious food and amazing prices! Matthew was very helpful with suggestions! I wanted to take better pictures of the food but started eating and forgot! Two thumbs up!

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    Tiffany H.

    You're not going to get a better deal on food in idyllwild. That small plate is LOADED to the brim! Great place to get takeout. It can get backed up at times, especially towards the end of the day when some things are running low and they have to make more. But, the staff was accommodating and let me try some stuff while I waited, and even gave me some bottled water for my pup which was very kind of them. I had the bbq pork- it was a touch on the fatty side but the taste reminded me of all the bbq places in Chinatown. My friend got the orange chicken- this looked to be their most popular dish by far and her bowl was so big she could only eat half. I tried some of hers and you really can't go wrong with it. Really great stuff, keep doing what you're doing

    Chow mein, bbq pork, kung pao chicken

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    Bomb.com , Service was great , atmosphere was amazing, Highly recommended. Food was great.

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    The food is fresh and absolutely delicious! Very friendly and fast service. A great addition to Idyllwild!

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    great food, good price and outdoor tables so you can eat right there! Parking in he area took only minutes to find.

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    Fuzion Five

    4.0(594 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    •$$

    Had an absolutely excellent experience at Fusion Five where they treat you like family! The…read moreatmosphere was great, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and everything from the service to the overall vibe was on point. Huge shoutout to DJ Teflon -- he did an amazing job keeping the energy going and making the night even better! The only thing I would love to see continue is karaoke on Thursdays. That was such a fun addition, and I really hope they bring it back and keep it going! Other than that, everything was excellent. The staff is great, the music is on point, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want for a fun night out. I highly recommend Fusion Five to anyone looking for a great restaurant/bar with good vibes, great people, and an awesome time. Definitely worth checking out -- I'll absolutely be back!

    Solid spot if you're looking for something casual and flavorful, but not necessarily a place I'd…read morewrite home about. The lettuce wraps were easily the best thing we had. The pork was crispy and had a really good sweet peanut flavor that worked really well together. We also ordered the spicy beef salad and asked for medium. It was VERY spicy, but I like spicy food so I was totally fine with it. That said, if medium is supposed to be the middle of the road, I'd say this definitely leans hotter than expected. Overall, everything was good and I'd come back if I was in the area, but it's a very casual spot. Definitely not a date night kind of place, more of a quick, laid back meal when you're craving Vietnamese or Southeast Asian food.

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    Wings (4pcs): chicken wings lightly breaded and deep fried served with sriracha sauce (sauce on the side) | $5 H.H.

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    533 Viet Fusion

    3.8(970 reviews)
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    I have been wanting to come here for years, based on the great Eater 38 and Yelp reviews, and…read morefinally had the chance. We came with a group of 10 of us, so got to taste a lot of dishes. For appetizers, our favorites were the crispy ginger green beans (so flavorful and tasty!), the hand-rolled crispy egg rolls (yum!); and the crunchy tiger shrimp spring rolls (freshy and tasty; liked these better than the poached shrimp spring rolls or mango spring rolls). For entrees, our top favorites were the (1) chicken protein bowl w/ fresh seasonal vegetables in a delicious sauce w/ a touch of chili oil and tamari soy sauce; (2) the sweet tamari glazed salmon w/ wok fried rice noodles nad peanut tamarind sauce; and (3) the pad thai trio (w/ pork, chicken & shrimp). The tiger shrimp vermicelli w/ shrimp wontons (like a crispy egg roll), was good, but not the best I've had; noodles were thicker than usual. The spicy red curry ramen w/ pork belly had a very flavorful sauce, but the coconut broth made it quite heavy. The Vietnamese crepe w/ pork & shrimp was good, but had too many bean sprouts. The Fried Chicken was good, and very generous portion, but had a lot of breading and bones. Next time would like to try the pho. They also have a happy hour, currently 5-6 pm at the bar and outdoors w/ cocktail, wine, beer and appetizer specials. Friendly service and nice ambiance. Would definitely return!

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    533 Viet Fusion - Lobster popcorn

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    Desert Moon

    4.8(121 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    I'm so sorry I didn't take a single picture. The food was so good that I completely forgot about…read moretaking a picture and was consumed by the great experience. This was my birthday dinner. I ordered the set menu, at $40. I picked the crab stuffed snapper. (I think it was snapped, either way, omg delish!!!) it included a small wedge salad that was exceptional and dessert! The blue cheese was ample and the dressing not overpowering, as many places tend to cover the lettuce up with dressing. I wanted to try the escargot, not part of the set menu.. Escargot is one of my finicky treats. I have not had a good escargot in decades, seriously decades. The typical butter and garlic, steel snail plate, and shells were not here! YEA!!!! The escargot was served under a light pastry shell that soaked up the sauce and added to a tasty treat. I wish it had been served in a small ramekin, without the individual pockets. They serve it the way it should be offered. The pastry shell is exactly what I had hoped it would be. The serving dish aside, the dish was outstanding and EXCELLENT; I definitely recommend! This used to be a Mexican restaurant, which was a long time ago. Yet, they have created a vibe that doesn't feel like reimagining a Mexican restaurant space. Nope, it has a wonderfully calm vibe, simple and elegant water feature, dark vibe without feeling like a dark restaurant. An inviting space with booths and tables far enough apart that talking at our table didn't disturb other tables, and we didn't hear others either. I'm super sorry, but I can't recall out server's name. I want to say Alicia, but that's not it. No worry, we had three different people stop by our table and each of them was a treasure. The table was always clean and they were always nice. I tend to say hello to servers, or say "thank you" if they pour water or take a dirty plate. It was very nice that they smiled and engaged for a moment. The friendly service, not invasive or fake, makes them a team that's hard to beat. Parking is ample, both off or on street parking. Lastly, remember I said it was for my birthday? Well, after dinner they brought out a small candle lite dessert that was awesome. And, they began quietly singing a happy birthday tune. But, this restaurant instills a wonderful and open vibe, a comfortable space. They began singing a quiet happy birthday, but the entire restaurant began singing it too! Omgoodness!!! That unprompted joy can only happen in good places. Six stars please.

    We have dined at Desert Moon several times over the past year and a half and consistently enjoy a…read morepositive experience. The flavors are consistently high-quality, with the seafood linguine, mushroom soup, and ahi tuna wontons standing out as personal favorites. While the crispy potstickers did not meet expectations--primarily due to a lack of crispness and an aioli sauce that felt less effective than a traditional soy-based pairing--the overall culinary output remains impressive. The service is truly outstanding; the entire team, from the hosting staff to the servers and owners, is exceptionally friendly and attentive. Desert Moon remains a premier choice for us in Palm Springs, and we look forward to our future visits.

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    Other inside

    Desert Moon - Ossobucco. Tender and flavorful!

    Ossobucco. Tender and flavorful!

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    The Tropicale - Coconut dessert

    The Tropicale

    4.1(2.9k reviews)
    11.3 mi
    •$$$

    Food was great as was atmosphere. Definitely will return when in Palm Springs. Fried chicken was…read moreall its reputation promised.

    We got out of a concert late in Rancho Mirage. It was a bit tough to find a place to eat close to…read moreour hotel in Palm Springs after the show. I called The Tropicale and the woman informed that they would be able to seat us but their kitchen closed promptly at 11. It was nice to hear that because all the other places I called had an 11 pm closing time but their kitchens closed much sooner than that. Upon arrival, we met the woman on the phone. She was really sweet and accommodated our request to sit at a table instead of at the bar. The staff were very nice to us despite our late arrival. The restaurant was beautiful! You would never have guessed how pretty it was in there from the exterior. Unique decor and perfect mood lighting! Our server, Nick, was very friendly. He made recommendations and we listened! The Korean beef skewers were tender and marinated well! I wanted to like the pickled cucumbers that accompanied it but it was a little on the salty side for me. Nick also recommended the chicken parmesan. It was sooooo good! We were pretty hungry but we shared and the portion was plenty! They also brought us complimentary bread per our request. The ONLY bummer was that their kitchen did closed promptly at 11 and the chefs were outta there. I forgot to order my Baked Alaska dessert (main reason why I came) ahead of time!! That's ok. I guess that's just my excuse to come again.

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    The Tropicale - Elvis waffles

    Elvis waffles

    The Tropicale - Gin martini

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    Sandfish - Lollipop

    Sandfish

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    11.8 mi
    •$$$

    We had dinner second day in Palm Springs. We were group of 10 and I tell you, a must try. You will…read morenot be disappointed! Service and food were excellent. We ordered many verities of food and nothing was disappointing.

    This place has been on my list for Palm Springs for a while, so I was very disappointed on the…read moreexperience I had. To start off with the good, the rolls were great, I highly recommend the venue roll and the yellow tail crudo. The drinks were great nothing out of the ordinary or anything I would come back for or wish to have again. The matcha lychee drink was pretty unique though! Now for room for improvement... I feel like the food and drinks alone are wonderful but the service was very disappointing to say the least. We had a reservation for 4 people inside, and when we checked in multiple walk ins of 2 and 4 people were let in before us to be seated inside, even though we showed up at the same time and had a reservation for the exact time we got there * reservation was at 7 we checked in at 6:57*. We got seated right by the restroom and instantly there was an odor that came from the restroom that impacted our experience. Not only that, but half of our party had to continuously get up and move in order for guests to use the restroom. This isn't any negativity on the guests themselves, we understand that they obviously needed to use the restroom. When we asked at the beginning when we were sat if we could move tables, when there was room inside to be seated for 4 people our server told us that there wasn't anything that they could do... I understand maybe other reservations but it really is unfortunate on how multiple walk-ins were seated before our party with a reservation, our party had to be continuously disrupted in order to accommodate for guests using the restroom, and the odor coming from the restroom didn't allow us to actually enjoy the food and drinks.

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    Sandfish - Scandinavian roll on outdoor patio

    Scandinavian roll on outdoor patio

    Sandfish - Chicken Gyozas

    Chicken Gyozas

    Sandfish - Two excellent glasses of wine

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    Two excellent glasses of wine

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