Great food and at a reasonable price. The staff was attentive and very friendly. Would definitely recommend this place to everyone

Great quality food! This is our go to place for take out and fresh sushi. They never disappoint!

I found this restaurant on Yelp! Decided to try it out. Very nice ambiance , small, very friendly waitress. Sushi and spring rolls were very good. I ordered teriyaki beef as well. I didn't care for their recipe. The waitress gave me a 50% discount on the entree. Sushi was already 50% off. Overall it was a reasonable meal at a delightful place. read more

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First time stopping in. Did my usual "just order simple things" for my first try. Hot and sour soup, fried pork dumplings, and pork fried rice. The soup was pretty much perfect, for my tastes. The dumplings are excellent as well, really packed with meat. Lovely dough too. Rice wasn't bad, just not quite on the level of the other two. Will definitely try again. read more

Food here is amazing and the wait staff really hit the mark! I would definitely come here with more people and recommend this to all my friends. read more

I haven't been to this restaurant since it has changed ownership and name. And I was overly pleased! My parents, niece and sister ate a "Early Bird" kind of dinner Sunday afternoon. The waitress was hilarious and ever so accommodating. She kept referring to my parents as the young man and woman and each time brought us laughter all around the table. We snacked on some edamame and spring rolls why my niece slurped up some comforting Won Ton Soup. I had the Chicken Drunken Noodles(extra spicy). Chicken & Noodles were cooked to perfection. I would def recommend this place. Not only was the food delicious but the service and atmosphere was comforting and welcoming. Well done read more

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This hole in the wall is a little gem. Sushi is fresh, delicious thai food and so cheap it'll blow your mind. BYOB! If you order to go its actually a bit more expensive but nothing that'll break your wallet. Try it! read more

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Been here a few times, always packed, maybe it's bc of proximity to the college? Regardless, always got a seat after a small wait. My advice would be to get rid of that weird side by side two seater in the front window, super weird forgotten space that they've tried to seat us in twice (no thanks). Good food, fast service, great pricing, i would go back for sure! read more

This place is pretty good. The sushi is alright, way better than any other place nearby (although perpetually half off), although not the best in the world. The Chinese food is pretty good - the fried rice is definitely their best dish. The peking duck is really good - I recommend it. The mochi is also really good. Also, the service is great. I love the staff there, they are really friendly and funny. read more

Hot and sour soup is one if my favorites ! The Szechuan hot snd spicy noodles could have been a little spicier but they were chewy and delicious! & my udon beef soup was amazing as well. We went back the next day for more because we obviously didnt have left overs read more

Restaurant was busy and that was a good sign. I had the shrimp tempera bento box and it was very good. Hubby had sashimi And it was fresh and he enjoyed his meal too. We will be back as they have lots of great choices. read more

Ok, so! When I first came into this place I was kind of excited because how crowded it was and how long the wait was and people were still trying to wait just to eat there. I went on cinco de mayo day but I doubt that had anything to do with how crowded it was. Anyway as a designer I cannot stand the way they had this restaurant setup they did have a big party but it looked like chairs and tables were anywhere the servers couldn't move around as much and I know it's a family own business which is great but all there kids were working and you can tell they needed some help!! It was literally a mess they didn't look organize they just looked like they were doing the damn thing! Ok enough ranting now onto to the food: I had order shrimp tempura it looked really pretty took forever to come to the table but then come to find out it was garnish with fish eggs I cannot stand fish eggs and for cooked sushi it shouldn't be in there so I had to returned that, I saw the sushi chef get mad so I told the server to take it off my check and I order the chicken lo me in noodles (by the way it was amazing!!!!!) I order the normal chicken with broccoli all I can say the broccoli was good the sauce was great but chicken!!! tasted like I was eating another animal if you know what I mean I couldn't trust it I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt but that texture of the chicken was just not good. So insisted that they take that off my check me I ordered the shrimp and broccoli it was good but wasn't great it wasn't something that made me want to come back! But I know what did that chicken lo mein !! It was soooo good!! 3 stars for the chicken lo mein 2 stars for the service! read more

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I love the staff. We go in and it's like eating at a friend's house. Sushi is really good. They will customize to your liking. read more

Great addition to downtown Swarthmore. Nice people and great lunch specials. What more can you ask for? I've had the General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special, Sushi Lunch Special, and the Chicken Teriyaki Lunch Bento Box. All were fantastic. The lunch specials are not massive, so they don't put you in a food coma at work. Give Bamboo Bistro a try! read more

Bamboo Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

We ordered take out tonight and the food was delicious. We ordered the Red Curry with Chicken, Chicken Lo Mein and General Tso's Chicken. All were cooked to perfection with fresh ingredients and had the perfect amount of spice. Unfortunately we were very hungry so we did not take a picture in time. Total was $33.60 read more

Not sure where to start because I'm very excited about the whole thing. First, I was a huge fan of the previous place in this location Cheng Hing and was devastated when they closed. As far as quality and location Hing couldn't be beat, and I hadn't really found a suitable alternative....until now. I did a Yelp search for Chinese and Bamboo Bistro came up. When I saw the address I audibly cheered. The next thing I noticed was the Eat 24 option. I checked it out and before I knew it, I had ordered my food from my iPod. What a time to be alive! So there I was, 15 minutes later, standing in the former Cheng Hing, now Bamboo Bistro, picking up my food. Not having spoken to another soul. It was pretty cool. The verdict: Bamboo is a beautiful spot, in a great area of Swarthmore. The staff was helpful and the guy at takeout even gave me some tips for using Eat 24. Another thing I was excited about was that they had a menu item very similar to Dan Dan Noodles (Hot and Spicy Szechuan Noodle) and while it's the best I can do out here in the burbs, Han Dynasty and Dan Dan have nothing to worry about. My next criteria is dumplings and Bamboo gets a 7 out of 10. Not quite the doughy balls I like but more than passable. I didn't really get a main meal this time but I like all of the options, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, I should have plenty of time to make a decision. Bamboo Bistro has me excited to eat Chinese in the burbs again. read more

Great vegan food in Delaware County! There are plenty of vegan options here, and Nikki, one of the servers, knows the ingredients so she can steer you in the right direction. Prices are great for the serving size. This is a definite favorite of ours. Some of our favorite vegan options: cool noodles, scallion pancakes, sweet potato sushi roll, General Tso's tofu, bean curd home style... There are many more dishes that can be made vegan as well. read more

Always delicious food, and always friendly service!! We have been ordering online due to Covid. They have taken precautions to make pickup safe and convenient. Parking is always easy. read more

The atmosphere is intimate the people are great and the owner is wonderful! Xiong xiong read more

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i would say that for sushi yes for lo mein No:( the staff was was super nice but the lo mein was very over cooked i definitely do not think i will order from here again unfortunately read more

Such a good sushi place. I went to grab take-out last Friday night. The place was so mobbed you could barely walk in the door. Its super small but I heard the wait wasn't too long. I only ordered a few rolls so my order was ready in about 20 minutes. The sushi was some of the best I've ever had and the prices are so reasonable. read more

This place is ridiculous. We waited over two hours outside for our food and when I came in to see why it was taking so long I was met with an attitude. There was about four others that said they had been waiting this long as well. I order three rolls and rice. ‍ No reason to wait that long. read more

The gyoza, scallion pancakes, sushi, and squash soup were great. Sure hope they can expand their selection of sushi in the coming months/years ... I really like raw shrimp, salmon roe, quail egg, etc. Every table in the restaurant was taken by the time we were finished. read more

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Love this new addition to Swarthmore. We have ordered take out from here many times and were so happy to have such a great Asian restaurant so close by. My husband prefers traditional Chinese fried rice and chicken dishes and I love the sushi. It's a nice variety of countries and cuisines. It's easy to order for a group since there's something for everyone. My vegetarian friends love the food. I've had lunch inside the restaurant a couple of times and it has a nice calm atmosphere. Friendly staff keep you happy and really good food keep you coming back. It's BYOB. This is our new go-to carry out. read more

Gonna miss this place when I graduate. Best staff, super warm and loving. Their drunken noodle, hot and sour soup, and veggie dumplings are my staples. Makes Swarrhmore 100000x better, especially if you have the new PPR plan. read more

Bamboo bistro is a wonderful restaurant if you want to support small local businesses and let your taste buds indulge in fine Asian cuisine. When you walk in, you are greeted by a wonderful hostess. Even though the dining area is a bit small, the scrumptious food and reasonable prices will take your mind off of it. The service speed is very fast and impressive due to the fact that there is usually one to two waitresses in there at a time. Now let's get to the food. The dumplings are simply delightful and the pork buns are filled to the brim with juicy meaty goodness. The sweet-and-sour chicken is super good and the wonton soup is made to perfection. Sadly, there isn't much for dessert. Bamboo bistro isn't a tourist destination but it is a great place for the locals to come and get a bite to eat. This restaurant also has a great vibe to it. It is always super relax and chill. The Asian culture and decor really bring the place together. Overall bamboo bistro is an amazing Chinese restaurant, with traditional food and spectacular service. I really do hope you go there and enjoy all that bamboo bistro has to offer. read more

It's great to have a good option for cheap Chinese. We ordered takout from here and were pleasantly surprised. The dumplings were very good although they tasted more like gyoza. The spicy Szechuan noodles were spicy enough but could have used a bit more seasoning. The standard Kung Pao chicken and General Tso's were more than acceptable. The sesame chicken tasted very similar to the General Tso's with sesame seeds and not as spicy. The Yu Shang chicken was good and chock full of wood ear and ginger. Service during ordering and takeout was pleasant. read more

Ordered takeout for dinner tonight, and best Chinese food I've had in awhile. So hard to find a good Chinese spot, but think we finally found one! the wonton soup was so good and the pepper steak was very tender, not chewy at all. They also have sushi here and Thai food, but went for the Chinese tonight. Def recommend! read more

I work at a university nearby and Bamboo is our lunch crew's new lunch spot. Great speedy service, great food, great atmosphere, and great prices. What's not to like? read more

Bamboo Bistro and mine and my boyfriends favorite sushi place!! It's not too close to me, since I live in the city, but the prices and service can not be beat!! The rolls are amazingly delicious and they are ridiculously cheap! The service is very tentative and they even remembered that we share and like to keep a menu incase we want more!! I will never say no to coming here. read more

We love this place. Go here all the time, and always enjoy the food, the service, and the kind, friendly staff. They have a lot of good vegetarian options. read more

Sushi bar, sit down oriental dining room, friendly staff and generous portions. Quick and easy take-out options. Soup dumplings! Dim sum here is no joke. I wish they had bubble tea. Great soups too. Kid friendly and accommodating for big groups. read more

I've been getting more and more food from here lately. My go to is the spicy tuna and spicy crab roll. I get the hot and sour soup which is a true hot and sour soup. It's not too sour and not sweet, unlike other places. I got the general tso's chicken and omg, it was really good. I hate getting chicken that is questionable but not at this place. The breading, the sauce, and chicken was delicious. Overall, the food is good. The service is quick and pleasant. Definitely, my new local go to spot. read more

I love this place! All of the food is delicious and they have the best staff. My family loves this place and it's one of our regular spots. Even my 1-year old son is welcome! read more

Always on point with food fresh as always everything is made to order an staff is very courteous pabarber/gotgizzi.com approved

The food is great, but stop cheaping out on the wasabi and ginger. When someone orders five rolls, one little bit of wasabi and ginger won't do. Step up your wasabi and ginger game! Haha read more

This spot is our new go to Chinese restaurant! I heard it can get crowded with college kids but I've always managed to avoid the crazy crowds. They have great food, and I love the miso soup as well as their pad Thai. Some Chinese restaurant food gives me a massive headache afterwards but this place does not. We have loved everything we have tried so far and will continue to go back. Only bummer is metered parking can be inconvenient at times but it doesn't bother me much. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with the family. Not from around here but was craving Thai and Japanese - this was the perfect place. 50% fresh sushi everyday, apps were a-okay, and the entree (drunken noodle with tofu extra spicy) was good, sweet kick but very greasy/oily. Service was excellent, positive and funny. Slowly but surely, I'll be back. read more

I had the soup dumplings as an appetizer, which were excellent. The pan fried noodles with beef were nice as an entree. Well made. Would be interested to try their Thai and Japanese items when I come back, and I will. The service was a little slow and inattentive, but they were friendly when able to be noticed. read more

Disappointed to say the least. This place looked promising and they have a very nice menu. I noticed they were a little pricey but I figured it would be worth it to try. I was mistaken. We ordered sushi rolls and soup. I paid 9 dollars for a "special roll" and only received 4 pieces. Don't get me wrong, the roll was delicious. But I will never pay 9 dollars for half a roll. My sushi was also missing wasabi and Ginger. My vegetable udon soup had hardly any vegetables. For 45 dollars I will say I'm pretty displeased. It's decent food but not worth the expense. There are a lot of places with cheaper prices and better food. Wont be returning. read more