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Bamboo Cafe

3.3 (284 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Malaysian
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Roti Canai
Becca W.

Saw a post on FB about Bamboo Cafe a few days ago, so we decided to give it a try. It's exciting to find Malaysian food in the area! We ordered a lot! We got the Hainanese Chicken Rice, Malaysian Curry Chicken, Oyster Cake, Roti Canai, Samba Shrimp, Belacan Clams, and Ground Pork Japanese Tofu. Everything was good and we really enjoyed our dinner. My favorite was definitely the Hainanese Chicken Rice! The chicken was tender and the rice had really good flavor from the chicken broth. Finally, some legit Hainanese Chicken Rice in the area! We also really liked the Malaysian Curry Chicken and Roti Canai. Actually, it's hard to pick because we pretty much liked everything we ordered. So happy to have a good Malaysian restaurant close by! We heard they'll be adding more authentic Malaysian dishes to the menu soon, so of course we'll be back to try more!

James P.

Bamboo Cafe 6615 W Happy Valley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85310 A Facebook recommendation sent me here for the chicken rice, and once I heard the chef was from Malaysia, I knew I had to try it. After a client meeting, I drove over an hour just to see if it lived up. The waitress who sat me was friendly and confirmed what I was hoping to hear: the chef is from Kuala Lumpur. Jackpot! I ordered a half chicken rice with a bowl of rice for $3.99, plus roti and chicken curry. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. Here's how it stacked up: The soup wasn't quite like what I've had in Singapore or Malaysia. The red chili sauce could have been better, too. The chicken itself wasn't fully authentic to my taste, but I was still happy with it. I've had better chicken rice in California, but I'm grateful we even have this option here in Arizona. Would I drive over an hour again just for it? Probably not. But if I were already in the neighborhood, I'd definitely stop by and order it again. It's nice knowing someone from Malaysia is making chicken rice right here in Arizona

Harvey L.

Great SE Asian fusion food, this place is authentic and legit! Very busy on the weekends and might wait a bit for your food, but it is totally worth it! For sure I will be a regular here.

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Tang W.

Authentic Malaysian food, delicious! Great service, too. Restaurant is small and good for having conversations.

Outside patio, large space for gatherings...in the cooler months!

Chef Vincent from Las Vegas brings authentic Malaysian spices and flavors to the west valley! Thank goodness I don't have to drive to LV, or fly to SF or LA to get Malaysian food anymore! Must get the roti canai, tender chicken full or aromatics and creamy coconut flavor to dip their 2 flaky roti!! Any Malaysian or Singaporean will know if you see samba, it's a must order! If you know someone who doesn't like vegetables, order their eggplant and green beans!! Asian style vegetables are the only way to go and the most flavorful way is to have it Malaysian style! There is also a big outdoor space to use during the cooler months.

Shrimp samba really taste if you like shrimp paste flavor

First time try this place after saw a post on Facebook for Malaysia good , like the flavor, great staff

Sizzling Tofu

Bamboo Cafe is under new management. When we went to eat there the week before last, we found out they've added four new dishes to the menu. The first picture is our old favorite, the sizzling tofu, and the second and third pictures are from the new dish menu. All taste delicous!

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This is an amazing restaurant. Truly enjoyed the food. The staff are very friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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4 years ago

Orange chicken is amazing got me coming back like every other week. It's very sweet and orange flavored which I really enjoy!

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It's ok in a pinch. The Godzilla egg roll is good. Everything else is ok. Nothing special but on just ok.

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Love the food and service. Generous portions and fresh. Definitely not cookie-cutter Chinese food.

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4 years ago

The Walnut Shrimp is devine! Love this place and come here every time I'm in Phoenix :)

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9 years ago

They are now located at 67th and happy valley in the frys shopping center, they have great lunch specials.

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Sorry, wanted to like our dinner but the chicken teriyaki beef broccoli were inedible when we brought it home.

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Delicious, great smiling friendly staff! Never had a bad item delivery or eating in. Try the crispy beef Extra Crispy.

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