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    Bamboo Cafe

    4.4 (804 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    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

    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!

    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.

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    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.

    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.

    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!

    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

    Denise G.

    I looooove Bamboo Cafe. This is one of my favorite spots in my hometown. After moving back home, this was the first place I wanted to go to. Service is always very fast and helpful. I love getting the Thai Tea and the food is delicious. I typically get food to go here, but I also do enjoy dining in. There is plenty of seating, whether that be indoors or outdoors.

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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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    7 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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    4 months ago

    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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    9 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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    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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    Pho So 1

    4.4
    (945 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Had the most amazing and delicious lunch at this terrific restaurant. From the moment we entered,…read morefolks working here were helpful and welcoming. The menu is extensive however , I knew what I wanted to order. Ordered the vegetarian spring rolls for starters that were accompanied by a slightly spicy peanut sauce topped with carrots and cilantro. My hubby ordered the chicken Pho which was full of chicken, noodles and roasted garlic. I ordered the vegetarian Pho, which contained tender crisp broccoli, carrots, tofu and roasted garlic. Both Pho's came with bean sprouts, Thai basil, sliced jalapeños and sliced lime. . The vegetarian Pho was so tasty, lightly seasoned and very easy to eat. I noticed tables are cleaned quickly and attention is given to cleanliness. If I could give more than 5 stars, this place would have them all. Parking is available in the lot out front.

    I stopped by here to grab dinner after I left my work nearby on a Sunday since I had to help out a…read moreclient. I found parking easily in the plaza this store is in. When I walked inside, it took the worker a while to acknowledge me. They didn't sit me until another guest arrived after me and they seated them first. The lady sat me next to the TV so I was able to watch some football. I been to the Granada Hills and Mission Hills location already so I was familiar with the menu. I got the pho #1 which is just their combo pho with different meats and asked for a coke. My drink came out first and the man who brought me my drink did not interact with me at all. I think there might be a language barrier. The next man brought out my pho soon afterwards and he was more talkative. My pho soup was delicious and they give you a decent amount. The price is also very reasonable but the soda was more on the expensive end. The women who seated me brought me my bill so I didn't have to walk to the front to pay. I would come back to this location again but I now know to not get a soda from here.

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    118 Cafe

    118 Cafe

    4.5
    (383 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    In the area, needing a bit of caffeine... so I decided on stopping by 118 Cafe…read more Menu here is so extensive that it was hard to choose on what to try. I decided on a fried ube snack and a milk tea with boba. My milk tea had a good amount of sweetness and quenched my craving for a little sweet, caffeinated beverage. The fried ube snack had only a hint of ube flavor and was freshly made to order. Everything here is priced point well, in comparison to other boba shops. Such a cute, kinda cozy local cafe shop with board games for customers and indoor seating. This cafe also sells crafts from local artists as well. Sorry I didn't take a pic of all the various items on sale here -but it's worth you coming out to check it all out. Located in a strip mall, tons of free parking. Note: air conditioning must of been broken the day I visited, as they had fans on -but it was still a bit warm inside.

    We stumbled upon 118 Cafe on a Thursday evening and thought we'd give it a try. They honored the…read moreYelp check in special (free regular drink with purchase of 2 large drinks). Service: very friendly staff. They realized the menu was overcoming us, so the they were patient and gave good descriptions of the items on the menu. Venue: very cozy and inviting. It has a warm feel of a coffee shop in a book store, but with the sofas and decorations, it felt like we were in someone's living room. The parking is plentiful and it's quiet enough if you want to do some major studying. Food/drink: drinks were good. They all had good flavor, but the boba was not as soft as I'd like it. The food came out warm and was served in a very simple way, nothing fancy like you'd see in a restaurant. The menu is very large, so we would like to return to order other items. This is a nice place for a small dinner and spending time to study, read, or play board games. If you want a full meal, look for a restaurant. But this is a great place in Simi.

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    Love Pho Cafe

    Love Pho Cafe

    4.3
    (641 reviews)
    12.4 mi
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    I love this spot--it always hits whenever I'm craving pho. I usually go for the filet and almost…read morealways order extra because they're generous with the portions and definitely don't skimp on the protein. The broth is rich and flavorful--you can tell it's been simmering for hours. Their menu is extensive, and the bahn-mi the best I've had. The French baguette is always fresh and crispy, whether it's baked in-house or sourced from a great local bakery. The barbecue pork is also well-marinated and packed with flavor. Sometimes I'll dine in for pho and other times I'll just grab a sandwich and spring rolls. Either way, it never disappoints. Easily the best pho spot in Ventura County by far. I prefer to eat the pho there in person, but the sandwiches and hot plates deliver well. You can order on postmates.

    I wanted to love this place since it's one of 3 Vietnamese restaurants in a 20 mile radius of…read moreThousand Oaks. The pho broth is good and tasty but they put less meat in their bowls than other pho places. Spring rolls were lacking a lot of the typical herbs and flavorless. Service was poor. Spring rolls usually include mint and garlic chives. The ones here only came with lettuce and were thus super bland. We also ordered this right when we sat down yet they never came. I had to ask twice about the spring rolls. The rolls came at the very END of the meal after we were super full from eating pho, I was tempted to send them back but my partner still wanted them. It was disappointing though. When we were ready to pay, they said go up front to pay. Whereas earlier they were bringing the bill to the tables. We went up front. There was a long line of people all waiting to pay. I felt disappointed again. I don't know if I'll be back. I'm going to give the other pho places a try before I decide. If I do come back, it's pho only and not expect much from service.

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    Entrance. In the shopping center with Smart and Final.

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    Entrance. In the shopping center with Smart and Final.
    Pho Saigon 1

    Pho Saigon 1

    4.2
    (729 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    I think I've found my new spot for Vietnamese food when visiting family in Porter Ranch…read more Don't be put off by the appearance of this restaurant that's located in a small strip mall because not all that glitters is gold and this place doesn't glitter but it's gold. Once you enter the restaurant, you'll notice that the inside won't win any beauty contests or score points for ambiance but the food here is delicious. My dad and I ordered a couple of egg rolls, a charbroiled beef with rice, and an extra large pho with rare steak, brisket and well done flank. The serving of pho was a generous amount that was befitting of the extra large portion. The broth was delicious and piping hot and I'm wishing I could have another bowl as I'm writing this review hours after having finished dinner there. The egg roll was delicious! The egg roll came with some mint leaves and that was such a great compliment of flavor when taking each bite of the egg roll. This was the first time a restaurant I've been to included mint leaves as a side to go with the egg roll and now I think I'm going to request that every time I order egg rolls anywhere else. The charbroiled beef with rice was good. It's a solid dish that deserves to be tried at least once and would be a fall back dish if you weren't looking to explore their extensive menu. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and the service here was very good.

    Taste: 5 Creativity/Authenticity: 5…read moreAtmosphere: 4 Service: 4 Bang for your buck: 4 I've been coming here for a while now, since it's my local pho spot, Consistency one of the requirements to a Michelin rating, and let me say this spots been pretty consistent lately. Got back from a trip to Da Nang Vietnam and let me say Vietnam ruined me for coffee and food, there were so many dishes I've never tried before and well one of them that I love is the Hu Tieu... dry noodle absolute perfection, if you've never tried it and only get pho this is your opportunity to try something new! I love this place family run and owned, service can be different sometimes but the food solid, the workers are great and it's down the street! Thanks

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    Cashier, Where the owner and family hangout. Thats when you know food is homemade. They also eat whats in their menu.
    Cashier, Where the owner and family hangout. Thats when you know food is homemade. They also eat whats in their menu.
    Hot stone Pho special.  Sensational.  I'm hooked.
    Hot stone Pho special. Sensational. I'm hooked.
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