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    Bamboo Cafe

    4.4 (808 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Adonis M.

    Bamboo cafe is a great spot to come to! The service is friendly, plenty options, it's always clean, and the food is always served promptly. The times I have come here is to try the pho and it never disappoints. What I like about the pho here is the noodles that are used and the different flavors and aromas you get from the broth itself. I got then S2 which is a spicy beef noodle (no spicy imo). The mint and herbs are very forward in this option, which I like. Next time I'll have to try another option to expand, but in the meantime you should come try yourself.

    Grilled Shrimp, Bbq Beef & Egg Roll Vermicelli

    My family and I have been getting boba from this place for years and we decided to eat lunch here today. I can't believe we haven't been here sooner! We ordered the beef banh mi, spring rolls, and the shrimp beef and egg roll vermicelli. Everything was so delicious! The banh mi was our favorite. The waiter was also very helpful in showing us how to navigate the menu. This is definitely one of our favorite places to eat now and we highly recommend it.

    Beef rib pho
    Maribel A.

    Everything I needed and more - my first time trying the beef rib pho and this will be my go to from now on. So flavorful service is always 5 stars

    Samantha L.

    This is such a great place ! People need to give this location a chance I know there's a huge competitor across the street but I do believe this place is extremely comparable. You are served so quickly and they make sure your drinks and food are up to par. Get the brown sugar matcha with shrimp pho. You leave feeling good.

    Grilled beef kids meal
    Laura N.

    Bamboo cafe does not disappoint. The food is made so well here. They have many different Vietnamese dishes. We got the beef combination Pho, pork belly Bahn mi, sizzling skillet with bread, and a grilled beef kids meal. Everything they had was really good and the service was top notch. They make their bread fresh every day! Definitely one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've been to in Ventura county. The restaurant is also very well kept and clean. We will definitely be back!

    Outdoor
    Celine P.

    This is my second time at this café and the servers were fast. The food came out fast too. Last time I came I had a banh mi and it was pretty affordable and tasty. The small combination beef I ate was super flavorful. There was a plate of bean sprouts, Thai basil and lime, and jalapeño to add with the fur, which is a classic edition. I was ravenous after a late night study session and pho filled me back up.

    House Special Pho
    Oliver P.

    Decided to try a new Pho place and this place didn't disappoint! I really enjoyed everything here! I got the House Special Pho which came with Beef, Shrimp & Beef Balls! It was a huge bowl! The Egg Rolls were very good as well! They forgot to make my Mango Slushy with Crystal Boba but they apologized and made it right away and after taking a sip, it was very refreshing! Amazing service and clean restaurant! I definitely want to come back and try other things on the menu because everything tasted delicious!

    They did not work on my order till I got there at 3:32pm and I waited 15 minutes for them to make it. Terrible service!

    I placed an online order with a scheduled pickup time of 3:30 PM. When I arrived, there were only about two customers seated and eating, and around four employees just standing around--so it clearly wasn't busy. I went up to the register, gave my name, and mentioned I was there to pick up my order. The employee checked and said it was ready, but it obviously wasn't. It seemed like they hadn't even looked at their online orders until I arrived. I ended up waiting an additional 15 minutes for food that was supposed to be ready at pickup time. That's unacceptable service, especially when the staff wasn't occupied. I've been a long-time customer, and I immediately knew something was off when I didn't see my order on the counter like it usually is. This experience was disappointing, and I hope the manager addresses this with the staff because this level of service isn't okay.

    Vegetarian noodle soup/ pho
    Zsanae K.

    I needed a nourishing lunch. This place had the perfect vegan pho for me. Veggies were crisp & fresh. It was served with a lovely side of mung beans, Thai basil & spicy jalapeño. Service was prompt. I'll be back to try the vegan banh mi. :)

    Orderd S2.../ Shrimp Spring rolls

    Would have left after pics but they got cleaned up. Super fast service . Food bomb really good beats US food na da mean. Parking is way better the there comp across the way. I'll be back for surrr. Thanks BC

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    Place is clean, service is friendly and fast, and food was great. I usually order the pork vermicelli and it never disappoints.

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    9 months ago

    Food was S+ tier, and I have dreams of returning to this blessed land of pure joy. My favorite were the shrimp spring rolls

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    10 months ago

    Best Pho in Simi. Egg rolls and spring rolls are fresh and tasty. Great staff and atmosphere. Plus the parking is ample and close.

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    Incredible food. The lobster garlic pasta was unbelievable and the bahn mi. The steak is soooo good

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    The beef bahn mi sandwich and crispy egg rolls are both amazing!! Can't wait to try other items on the menu!

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    First time eating Vietnamese food and it was excellent. Fast service, clean restaurant, cool outdoor patio, what more can you ask for?

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    Ask the Community - Bamboo Cafe

    When will you be opening back up?

    The restaurant is opened. I went there today, 7/20/23. The place looks much better, cleaner. The food is good.

    When are you guys going to open the restaurant back up?

    Does the restaurant still do the Pho Bowl Challenge? If so, how much is it?

    Hi sorry, we miss ur question! Pho real challenge is $30 if you don't finished, thanks

    Are any of the soups made with vegetarian broth?

    They do have vegetarian friendly part of the menu. I imagine the broth of the "vegetarian noodle soup" is made out of veggies.

    Does Bamboo Cafe deliver? That would be epic, I would order every day

    No, but if they did they would be at my house every day ?

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