Omg. New owners. New cook. BBH is garbage now. Paulina! I need you to come back and bring Co back with you! This place is crap now. I used to love coming here! Not coming back. New owners have all this AI pictures of the place. False advertisement. It was so slow. Now I know why. It wasn't busy in the past but they had togo orders. Now it's cash only. Or Cash App, Zelle or Venmo for payments. Would have been nice to have a heads up about this. Not everyone walks around with cash nowadays. Edit: to the owner. You weren't there when we was there. I don't remember seeing you there. Credit cards was NOT an option. We were told that. So you should take that up with your partner or workers. I only saw your name on the Venmo and Cash App. Along with Zelle and cash options. read more

One of my Aunties brought us here bc she said it has the best Vietnamese food and quiet. I've never had the BBH before so this was new to me. OMG how did I not know about this? It's so good. It had different meats in your bowl, spicy but not too much where you can't eat Id like to come back again and try a different dish. read more

Food and services are amazing! I love their BBH. And service is excellent. Friendly and welcoming. read more

Bamboo Cafe - Viet Iced Coffee and Bun Bo hue ( spicy beef soup ) - Vietnamese Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

The only thing I order from here is the bún bò huế. It's pretty decent from a city with not that population of Vietnamese people.

TRULY THE BEST! just like how it is in Vietnam. They did not try to alter the authenticity of the broth nor the meat! the blood jelly is so tender and soft and fresh! dived in halfway then realized i need to spread the words about this amazing place! HIDDEN GEM LITERALLY! store is really hidden in a plaza but the have big sign to direct you! read more

Bamboo Cafe - AUTHENTIC BUN BO HUE - Vietnamese Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

The food tasted great! All the ingredients were fresh and the service was incredible. Very personable and made very good recommendations for our first time here. read more

Bamboo Cafe - Passion fruit Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

Literally a hole In the wall! Came here bc I was in a rush. Definitely did not disappoint. I got the cococane drink and it was amazing. I only had time order the egg rolls and tasted like a typical egg roll. Nothing too special about it. The drink is what pretty much sold it for me. I'm gonna come back here to try other foods! I heard their BBH is really good. So I'll be back to try that for sure! read more

Bamboo Cafe - a hand holding a glass of coconut water - Vietnamese Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

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Their Bun Bo Hue is on point as aways. This time around, they stop taking cards as payments. I usually don't carry cash around but I had some today to pay for it. They need to turn the AC on bc it was way too warm while eating a bowl of noodle soup . Don't get water if you don't want to be charged $1. This is a first for me...smh. The waitress should have informed us. read more

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My sisters were telling me about this place so I decided to try it out since I love bun bo hue and the best one to me is in Houston. This place is literally a hole in the wall place. I couldn't find it at first until I saw the sign. I ordered the bun bo hue and have to say it is so good. It's very flavorful and tasty and I will definitely be back. My sister had the bun rieu and banh mi and they like it. I took away one star since it was hard for me to find them and the menu is very limited but the bun bo hue is legit. read more

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Came back recently to try a few other things and I am even more impressed! Their owner, Jim, who I finally got to meet, makes all of the soup/noodle dishes himself! So it definitely has that homemade Vietnamese flavor. Another thing, they sell fresh nuoc rau ma, which is pennywort. It is my favorite drink ever! It is so refreshing. My friend tried it and says it tastes very grassy. So definitely not for everyone. And, they are the only Vietnamese restaurant IN THE CITY to sell mi quang. And it is rollllinnnggg. It's served with wide, yellow noodles, shrimp, and a few other things. Bun rieu - this is a vermicelli soup dish that comes with Tofu, pork blood, and crabmeat balls. This is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes and Bamboo Cafe is probably my favorite place to get it. Bun bo hue - spicy beef noodle soup. This soup dish has so much flavor. The only thing I would recommend is to have pig hock in it. Not many people like eating it in restaurants bc of how dirty it can get, but it makes BBH so much better. The accoutrements are lime, fresh basil, cabbages, bean sprouts, and fresh chili peppers that are cut up. They also provide shrimp paste and sate for added flavor and spice. All of their soup dishes come out piping hot, which is how all restaurants should serve their food! I will come back again and again and recommend it to all of my friends. read more

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I would get the bun Bo hue or a pork banh mi and it's delicious! It's my parents go to place.

Them bun bo hue and nuoc mia qua!!!! I love how they're located in a strip mall ; but all the way in the back corner. Lots of shade. You can eat inside or sit outside. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff . Always clean . Good luck in the future. read more

My friend and I made a day of being on the West Bank, and it was suggested by the nail salon we went to to try Bamboo Cafe for their Vietnamese Coffee since we were hurting for some energy. It's tucked away in a corner, and there was a handful of guys playing cards out front, a daily occurrence from what our nail tech said. We were the only customers there inside, and we ordered two coffees and their combination bahn mi that was suggested. The menu is in Vietnamese and English. The iced coffee was sugar-strong and delicious. If you're a black coffee type for the taste this might not be your thing, but if you like a strong coffee I highly suggest since both my friend and I didn't fall asleep till 4am (true dat). The bahn mi was splittable between the two of us (we'd eaten a little bit a couple hours before) and our total came out to maybe $13. I thought I'd need Sriracha but there was a sauce on the bahn mi that gave it just enough spice and flavor not to need any extra sauce. The staff also gave us complimentary fresh passionfruit juices! Score! They have an assortment of other juices as well! I would definitely pop in here again if I came back this way! read more

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Such a chill spot! Hidden treasure on the westbank. I love their bun bo hue & fried rice cakes! The best Vietnamese coffee. Very friendly staff. The Vietnamese iced coffee is crack! Update: I went back and had their Mi Quang & Bun Rieu, it's just like how mom makes it at home! read more

This is a review of the iced coffee. This is a cute little restaurant that just opened and they serve various sandwiches and soups. In addition to the food they have an extensive juice and coffee menu. Because I love Vietnamese coffee, but I feel weird going into most places and just asking for it "to go", this seemed like the perfect place for me because "to go" is one of their specialties. I got an iced coffee and it was 12 ounces for $4. At first I thought that this was a bit overpriced, but the coffee was really rich and I enjoyed it. I think next time I am going to ask for less ice only because they packed the cup and I hate when I finish a drink and I still have a full cup of ice. The place itself is small with a few booths and there is seating outside, if you happen to be there on a cooler day. I am eager to return and try the food and will post a review update when I do. read more

Bamboo Cafe - Sign. It's in the corner of the shopping center, in the back. - Vietnamese Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

Bun bo hue is my favorite vietnamese soup ever and it's hard to find authentic ones here in america. It is a very spicy and flavorful soup with lots of ingredients inside. Even though the soup itself already has tons of stuff, it also should comes with a plate full of fresh vegetables. The main one should be the cabbage. The broth should be somewhat clear with a light color. Not a dark orange colored broth with tons of lemongrass bits inside. The bun bo hue here is not really authentic but I've to admit that it is very tasty. So far, It's the best one that I can find in america. I always order mine without the pig feet and blood cake, just the meat, tendon, and vietnamese ham. It always come out piping hot and stays hot for a long time. The broth has a nice spicy flavor, but I always add sate inside for more heat. Very light lemongrass inside unlike other places. Service is always good. Fast, friendly and straight to the point. After delivering my food to my table, the server will leave me alone to enjoy my meal and check back on me 1-2 times. I like that kind of service. read more

Don't get me wrong, the food I ordered was tasty but the service and ambience were quite dry. I suggest to get your food to go.

Read my previous review along with this one.. UPDATE: I tried other things... BBH: not good. When the BBH came out, I knew something was wrong. The color of the broth was thick and brown when it should be clear and red. It didn't taste like authentic BBH and although I appreciate the beef knuckles, there were only two pieces of brisket that came in my bowl. Also, there was no xate, which is a vietnamese chili oil that should always accompany it. MI Quang: The broth was pretty good. However, the meat was very tough and the noodles slightly overcooked. Rice Cake: I ordered it again. It was still good, except extremely salty this time. Idk... Taro: I was told it was made out of fresh Taro, which I believe. The taste is not as strong, like fresh Taro should be. Bubble tea places that serve a strong Taro flavor must've used the help of powder because really Taro is more mellow. Yummy. It doesnt come with tapioca unless you ask for it. Sugar Cane Juice (Nuoc Mia): My grandpa really liked it. I was also fresh. I wish it was sweeter or came with some kumquats, which is how it is usually served at an Asian fair. Cafe Sua Da: More bitter than I'd like it to be, but my grandparents loved it and said that's how it should be! read more

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friendly helpful staff. delicious food, fresh and excellently prepared. definite do again!

Food was so nasty - I ordered a spicy soup and promised to have brisket and the meat that came was a whole bunch of fat, tofu-ish looking meat and blood cubes. I'm sorry I don't eat blood cubes ew I had to throw my food away read more

Ok I FINALLY found my FAVORITE Vietnamese restaurant in Nola! After living here for 25 years! Everything is AMAZING! Taste just like homemade! Stacy but a good spice where you can't stop eating! The mi quang here is to die for! And most of all my bf approve of this place! I would ALWAYS come back when I'm the area! Love ittttt read more

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I typically only love homemade bbh. Each restaurant had variations that made it not up to par. Bamboo cafe has the best bbh that i have had that tastes like homemade. Highly recommend read more

The vietnamese coffee here is amazing. The strongest I have had in NOLA. The cafe is tucked into the corner of the strip so it might be a bit hard to find. I find the atmosphere of this place to be extremely similar to cafes in Vietnam. I ordered the bun bo hue one time and found it average. Nothing really different from any other I've had. My mom had gotten the banh mi heo quay and she said it tasted like the ones in Vietnam! This place truly has authentic vietnamese cuisine. read more

Bamboo Cafe - Passion fruit tea,cafe sua da, and cafe den da - Vietnamese Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

This cute little place is definitely going to be one go-to places for bun bo hue! I am a bbh addict and they are several places that I've been to where the bbh just taste like water. Not this place! It was very flavorful and just spicy enough for me! Boyfriend had the bun rieu and that was pretty good too! Love that we found this hidden place, would love to come here again read more

Bamboo Cafe - Yummy bun rieu!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

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The service was great. The owner was amazing. The food was really good for the price. Get the #27 ban mi sandwich. Even though it doesn't look like a lot of ingredients inside, there is still a lot of flavor. The pho is amazing and full of flavor. read more

I read the reviews for this place and let's just say I didn't have the same experience as anyone else. Really wanted to try the passion fruit drink and avocado smoothie. So I make it there Sunday July 16, and no one was in the shop. Now mine you I just passed up about 6 people playing cards in front of the door. No one acknowledge me at all. I left after I notice they didn't care and that the card game was more important. read more

This place is amazing hidden gem on the westbank there avocado smoothie is so so good and fresh they also serve food awesome. Prices owner was very nice and the atmosphere very relaxing read more

Bun Bo Hue and Bun Rieu are very good here. The only thing is they close at 5:00 pm so not really enough time for dinner with the work schedules. read more

I prefer to order takeout here instead of dining in. The atmosphere is very uncomfortable. They always play loud, cheesy Vietnamese club music inside. Plus, during many visits, there is always a group of people playing cards outside. The decorations are disorganized and hideous in my opinion. However, the only redeeming factor is their spicy beef noodle soup. It is actually not the best, but it is the best and almost authentic one you can find in this city. I have tried their other soups and stuff too and honestly they are all okay. read more

Best bbh ever! And also bamboo is the only place that serves mi Quang in Nola! The owner (jim) is so attentive & attractive! Makes sure that your experience at bamboo is good! The decor is very chic! And the vietnamese poboys are stuffed! Highly recommend! read more

Bamboo Cafe is a cute little place tucked away in the corner of a strip mall. Their passion fruit tea tastes like a heavenly, yummy nectar of goodness. And the beef stew with baguette is oh so flavorful and very tasty. Additionally, the Vietnamese poboys (we had the combination po-boy) are good enough to keep this Westbanker on this side of the river rather than hitting up my favorite spot on the Eastbank whenever the craving hits. read more

Excellent food. Small menu but food is excellent. BBH is great and Banh Mi the best in the city. Ice coffee and Tea is great too. Owner is super friendly and accommodating. Super casual place to chill and eat. I'll be back. read more

Boba teas refreshing and tasty, iced coffees yum.. Vietnamese po boys are delish!! Prices are right and love the ambiance .. going back until I try everything on the menu read more

Love this cafe. I had pork belly on bun with cilantro. Super delicious.... the buns were as good as any I had in China.I also had a wonderful vietnamese tea with tapioca and cream very luscious!!! I will be back to try the coffee drinks. Also, I loved the colors and decor !!! read more