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    Bamboo Restaurant

    3.1 (517 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:50 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Steven S.

    The food I had delivered to my place was very good! The egg rolls were a nice touch, the broccoli beef was amazing and the vegetables were a nice addition to my meal. I definitely recommend this place if you want some good quality food! The ambiance is very good and the service was also very good from what I've read in other reviews. I give them 5 stars

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    Hiroshi K.

    This is a good Chinese restaurant. I have been going to this place for years. I don't know why it does not get better reviews on Yelp. I like their Chinese chicken salad and Mandarin Eggplant. Clean restaurant, fast service, and friendly staff. I tried many items at this restaurant. I like that this place is open late.

    Denise C.

    Haha I knew I've visited this old Chinese restaurant. .how funny ..came back for two item combo ...broccoli beef ..sweet and sour pork ...egg roll ..soup ..one coke ..tasty funny ..fast and homey ..Chinese food on Polk ..thanks to yelp I remember

    Angela W.

    We were tired and hungry and just picked this place because it was close to the Holiday Inn on Van Ness. I was a little leery because it seemed so small, but when I opened the door, I was pleasantly surprised! It was cozy but very welcoming and well decorated. I had the orange chicken on the combination plate and my husband had the sweet and sour pork. They were both so well spiced, freshly cooked, and served piping hot! The house soup and egg rolls were very good too, and I had the crab rangoon which was not some made from frozen thing but was obviously handmade and was so good. The sauces were especially nice. We also appreciated the reasonable price. Would definitely recommend!

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    Kim Ann T.

    Ordered this off Relish for lunch, and it appears the options available on Relish are only a small part of the entire menu. I ordered the honey walnut prawn rice plate. Very good honey walnut shrimp - still crunchy by the time it arrived at the office! While the taste is great, I am taking a star off for the value. This was $13.50 before taxes on the app and the portion is quite small. Pretty pricey for something so small. I would hope the portion from the restaurant for normal dinner is bigger because it's more expensive. I tried the teriyaki salmon as well and that was tasty!

    Mongolian beef and broccoli chicken.
    Jim R.

    Was seated quickly. It was a clean place. I started with the fries won tons, they were gummy. Then I had the broccoli chicken and Mongolian beef. It was both delicious and plenty full. The best part of the whole dining experience was the server who was awesome.

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    Ed U.

    ** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** I've seen the signage for years since I stroll on this stretch of Polk all the time. It's near the busy intersection where the California Street cable car nears its terminus, and there are loads of eateries in the area. Somehow I just never tried Bamboo and was never really tempted until I stopped and looked at their menu in the window. I saw they made one of my faves, the $10.95 Buddha's Delight. I ordered it to go, and it met my expectations. It was a takeout box of sautéed lotus roots, fungus, straw mushrooms, braised tofu, cabbage, baby corn, and snow peas (photo: https://bit.ly/3e7jLDc). To accompany it, I also got the $10.95 Meatless Chicken with Mixed Vegetables, which was indeed just that with the faux-poultry always better than I expect even if it was a tad chewy (photo:: https://bit.ly/3eL8fwq). I guess I was in a vegetarian mood. All told, it wasn't a meal for the ages, but if you have a hankering for such dishes, you could do worse. FOOD - 3 stars...pretty standard but decently executed AMBIANCE - n/a...just gave it a glance SERVICE - 4 stars...they moved quickly on my order, only circled the block once waiting for it TOTAL - 3 stars...worth a try in a pinch RELATED - Looking for Chinese? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/36XdeaP

    Chow fun, meatless general chicken, fried tofu and eggplant in plum and basil sauce with a side of brown rice. A+!!!
    Spain O.

    Bamboo is hands down the best Chinese food spot in San Francisco. From the decor to the food it's a A+ for me and my friends. Blessed with a few vegan options. I highly recommend chow fun with veggies, the meatless general chicken and fried tofu and eggplant in plum and basil sauce. All vegan by default. The food comes in a proper sized portion. It's a great place to go homie style and get 3-5 dishes to share. The lighting is dark and red. Quiet classical music. Great place to chat with your friends and the service is very upfront and personal. I can't stress how much I adore this place. Hands down best spot. Try the vegan options you won't be bummed

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    21 days ago

    Their teriyaki salmon has TOO much dressing. Very thin salmon but grilled well. I wish there was more greens in the order.

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    7 days ago

    Amazing food, great atmosphere. If you're in the area, I recommend visiting. I'm actually quite surprised as to how quick our food came out.

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    10 months ago

    I I'm not sure why this has low stars. I have been ordering from them for years.I love their Chow Fun and all of their vegetarian options.

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    10/10 delicious food and great customer service! The combo wonton soup was one of the best I've ever had... would absolutely recommend!

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    Not so authentic. Crispy noodles definitely not crispy and sauce was much lacking. I've never had it prepared this way.

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    2 years ago

    placed an order through doordash, the food was crappy as well as the service. do not order or eat from here

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    Great local spot for Chinese classics !! The sesame chicken is especially delicious. Won't disappoint.

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