This was our home away from during our stay in Tampa! We love pho and to be quite honest, it seems like good Vietnamese options are very limited around the area. The area felt very safe so we'd walk here for dinner on multiple weeknights! The vegan and chicken broth is phenomenal here. The taste is very distinct, it has a very good blend of sweet and savory. The vegetable spring rolls are also no joke. They're quite big and they might not leave you with much stomach space before the pho gets to the table. One night per week, they have half off on pho which I've never come across anywhere. If we lived in Tampa, we'd be regulars at this location. read more

ordered takeout in response to a strong pho craving, so i can't speak for the dining experience. while the food was packaged well, i found the portions to be pretty small (pho will usually last me 2-3 meals and i finished my bowl in 20 mins lol) and the flavor wasn't quite there. it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great, and it was expensive. i won't be back. i should've waited an hour until my go-to spot opened, but wanted to give a new place a shot. read more

Incredible Gluten Free Vietnamese food! Taylor was very helpful, she answered all of our questions and was very knowledgeable. The space is very welcoming and great for a casual meal. Now for the food, We ordered the crispy duck and garlic beef fresh rolls, oxtail pho, and the garlic noodles with BBQ pork. Also had the mango lemonade- SO yummy. Everything was so tasty, fresh and perfect. Hard to pick a favorite dish as it was all good in its own way. Will definitely return and make this a regular in our rotation. read more

Bamboozle - Sesame noodles with bbq pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This is one of my favorite places to eat in Tampa. They have two locations, and both are great. I had the spring rolls with a Thai tea, which hit the spot. The space was clean and comfortable, making it a nice place to sit and get some work done. There's also plenty of room for a medium-sized group, since the tables can easily be pushed together. Overall, fresh food and great service! read more

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I love this place and I'm a regular. Food is always consistent, the staff is very friendly and I have never had a single issue with my order. Always made as requested. So many great options and their half off Pho Tuesday is a must for me weekly. Very healthy and delicious menu with variety. read more

Bamboozle - Shrimp Pho 10/10 - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Pretty much all the food here is amazing! I believe I've had the majority of the items on their menu & I have not been disappointed one bit. The service is excellent & love the tables to sit outside as well when it's nice. It's clean & so are the bathrooms! Bonus! You will not be disappointed here. Enjoy! read more

The BBQ pork spring rolls were dangerously good: crispy, smoky, and gone before I fully processed what was happening. The pho was the perfect cold-front cure: steaming hot, deeply comforting, and felt like it reset my soul and core body temperature at the same time. I came in chilled and mildly grumpy, and left warm and happy. Highly recommend. read more

Bamboozle - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I truly enjoy coming here for lunch or dinner. My go to's are the fresh rolls, papaya salad, and pho. Another honorable mention their coconut smoothie, yum! The place is small yet quaint, and the staff are kind. We experienced a little mishap with our food, but the staff were very apologetic and understanding. They also took it upon themselves to look into the issue as soon as I presented it to them. For that I give them kudos as I have always had a great experience here. read more

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Good lunch place for good Pho. Quick service and nice variety. Also had the roll which was delicious

Friends and i were craving Pho and this was the closest place we could find. It was slow when we arrived, only one other occupied table. The ladies at the service desk were very sweet. I ordered the red curry with seafood (came with clams, squid). While the curry was good, the seafood didn't lend anything to the dish. Sad reality: The seafood must've been cooked separately. For $18, i was hoping for a better marriage of flavors. Overall, the meal was satisfactory. Will i return for that curry? No read more

Bamboozle - Seafood Red Curry Noodle: good but def not worth $18 - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is my "comfort food" go to... or in today's case, when I'm feeling a bit under the weather! Located close to me. Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating ! I can tell that a lot of surrounding neighbors frequent here a lot . The staff is always welcoming. I've went to the one in Seminole Heights as well but I like this one better! Today I tried a poke roll which was good . I didn't like that the tuna was a bit frozen but I would totally try again. read more

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Bamboozle has two locations. One in the Heights section of town and this one in Channelside. They have been servicing Tampa for many years and have a huge following. I am a huge fan of the fresh rolls. They have so many to choose from. They are filled with fresh veggies, herbs and protein and served with wonderful sauces. They are single rolls. Two rolls is more than enough for me however , if you are hungry you may want to add a soup or get another roll. They are so very healthy. My favorites are the avocado roll, kickin chicken, tuna and the barbeque pork. I also enjoy their pho , banh mi and their rice dishes. All are packed with flavor You place your order at the counter then sit. Someone will bring your order to you. If they are busy service can be slow. read more

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Could not believe it was this good in this gentrified area. There was not one Asian worker but the food felt like home. Highly recommend the oxtail pho and the 4 piece taco! With a drink came out to $40 which is fair for Tampa prices. Taco had a lot of salads too. Plus this place is very clean and kept up well. read more

Everytime we go to Bamboozle, we leave with full bellies and happy hearts! This place is amazing, a small quaint restaurant that has a lot of natural sunlight and fresh plants distributed throughout. The service is also incredibly friendly and you can see that they are making the orders to-order so they are nice and fresh. I always get the vegan pho and my boyfriend loves the oxtail pho. We go on Tuesday's for half off which is a fantastic deal! Also not pictures is their taro milk tea which is also phenomenal read more

Bamboozle - Vegan Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Fast service, the pho was amazing with excellent taste and the Thai tea was top tier. read more

Bamboozle - Beef Pho, Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing place for lunch ,dinner in channelside! Decor is so pretty, lots of seating despite the size. You order at counter and food comes out very fasted right to your table. Love the amount of vegan and vegetarian options, all well marked. So much to choose from everything is fresh and delicious. Loved the pineapple soursop smoothie! Even my toddler could not stop drinking it. Definitely recommend. read more

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Bamboozle Cafe has half off pho on Tuesdays which is really awesome if you want to try more than one pho. They have a wide menu variety offering healthy options at reasonable prices. The lychee, jackfruit and passion fruit smoothie was really good. All the food and drink were really good. I love the location, the friendly staff and the ambiance. Street parking is your only option when visiting this establishment. Give Bamboozle Cafe a shot if in the area and looking to fulfill your hunger! read more

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I consider Bamboozle a Tampa classic, with locations throughout the city's major areas. While it's not gourmet and I have experienced better Vietnamese restaurants, Bamboozle offers good and consistent food, which I value. I ordered a Thai Tea and Beef Pho. The Beef Pho was simple yet flavorful, and the Thai Tea was not too sweet, just the way I like it. Overall, it was a good experience, and I recommend it. read more

Bamboozle - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place keeps getting better and better every time I have it. I usually get the fresh rolls which are to die for, but I was sick so opted for the Glass Noodle Chicken Soup... and WOW actually the best thing I've ever tasted. PLEASE KEEP THIS ON MENU - I would have it everyday if I could read more

Amazing!!! I was feeling under the weather, so I thought some Pho would patch me up, and boy, did it ever!!! The ladies were soo friendly and helpful. I ordered 2 classic fresh rolls and a spicy chicken pho. Everything was amazing!!! 2 warnings: 1. The fresh rolls are HUGE! Next time, I'll get just one. 2. When they say "spicy", they mean SPICY!!! Just what the Dr Ordered!!! I can't wait to come here again! read more

Bamboozle - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've been coming here for nearly a decade now and it is one of the most reliable places to get consistent meals in Tampa. I've moved now, but I always make a stop when I'm back in town. My pick is the duck pho, it's frightfully delicious and the other ones come in half portions which is great if your appetite isn't huge but you have a hangover. Whoever invented the duck pho here thank you thank you thank you I love you so much you deserve a fucking Michelin star baby read more

I'm only giving it a 4-star because I had takeout and haven't dined in. However, the food was 5-stars, fresh and really tasty. The spicy chicken pho had good flavor and lots of spice. The garlic beef fresh rolls are some of the best I've tried. read more

SUCH GOOD COOKIES! i got the ube cookie and it was one of the best cookies i've ever had 10/10 i think blind tiger and some other coffee shops in tampa sell their cookies. definitely try one if you ever come across them! i also tried their Vietnamese iced coffee and it was delicious but very very sweet as they usually are paid street parking in this area. it's sooo cute inside they have plants read more

Bamboozle - outside - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

TLDR: Nice location, quick service, and good quality food; a little pricey. I ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee & a pork banh mi. The Vietnamese iced coffee was flavorful, I wish it was a tad bit sweeter but overall pretty good! My fiancé who ONLY likes *super* sweet coffee did not like it. (If you've ever tried lees iced coffee, this is not the same). The pork banh mi was really good. The sandwich was a little smaller than expected, but it was well made and the flavors were great. Good ratio of filling to bread, and tasted very fresh. There's indoor seating with air conditioning as well as outdoor seating. There's also a nice little park & dog park across the street. Nice location & ambiance! read more

Amazing spring roles and banh mi! Such a Channelside gem. Definitely recommend the vermicelli noodle bowl (can serve as 2 meals!).

Ordered beef pho with extra beef and got 62 grams of meat. I don't think any other comments is necessary Avoid like plague read more

Bamboozle - Ordered beef pho with extra meat and I got 62 grams of meat. No other comments necessary Scammers - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Quick and delicious The sandwiches are fresh and delicious and the pho is amazing Small inside but plenty of outdoor seating and they bring your food to your table Great staff and friendly service! read more

I've been here a couple of times, it's a cozy spot with good food. If you like spicy try the red curry noodles. I had it with shrimp and my friend had it with chicken. We both loved it. read more

Bamboozle - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I was craving Pho and googled healthy options in Tampa. This restaurant had pretty decent reviews and it was close by so I had to try it. This restaurant had the best Pho I've ever had as of yet! It was duck Pho and it was delicious, so flavorful, and fresh! They have health conscious Vietnamese and Asian fusion. You can also find something here if you are vegan which is a huge plus. I had a tiger shrimp roll which lacked a little flavor on its own but I could tell it was very straight forward ingredients and with the sauce it was a lot better! The Bhan Mi a Vietnamese Sandwich was a healthier version than I'm used to but it was tasty and the bread was so fresh not. We had a good experience with friendly staff and welcoming. read more

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Really nice place, you get a lot of food and their pho is great ! They make it spicy if you ask which is what I usually get. read more

Bamboozle - Shrimp Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! $6 pho on Tuesdays is the best deal in Tampa. You can't go wrong with any of the other dishes either but nothing beats the Pho. The fresh rolls are also amazing and there are deals on Wednesdays for those. The staff is always super friendly and helpful! Great atmosphere!!!! I have only been to the Seminole Heights location twice but it was also a good experience. read more

Service is order at the counter and then they'll bring you it and all the times I've been for takeout have been great. Always love the red thai curry and substitute the noodles for rice! Perfect spice level and love how the chicken and veggies are cooked. read more

We stopped by Bamboozle for lunch on Sunday. Our first impression was that it reminded us of a shop one would find in NYC or Chicago. The staff was immediately friendly and offered answers to questions and suggestions. Between the four of us we tried the crispy duck roll, the steak Bahn Mi, the Pork Bahn Mi, the Lemongrass Tofu Bahn Mi, and the Beef Pho. Every dish was delicious. We enjoyed every bite and compared it to some of our favorites in the city. The entire experience was excellent even with a group comprised of kids, adults, vegetarians, and omnivores. We will happily return and look forward to doing so. read more

This place has awesome food. Service is wonderful too. I'm trying to eat a lot healthier nowadays so this place is right up my alley. This place is clean and you can tell the owner takes pride in her establishment. read more

Bamboozle - Dining area - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This place was very good. My bao bun with crispy duck was excellent and my husband's pho was so good ! Service was friendly- a little slow but that's because it's all made to order. Try the iced Vietnamese coffee that's like dessert and they make a version with toffee that was excellent. read more

Vietnamese food has been a favorite of mine for decades now. I search out Vietnamese restaurants both where I live and wherever I visit. So when I heard that Bamboozle had great reviews, I headed there the same day. Bamboozle's must have been having a bad day the day I ate there. My lovely lady and I tried three entrees: The Beef Pho, the Chicken Pho and the BBQ Pork Bahn Mi. Sorry to say that all three disappointed us. The Chicken Pho had really dry chunks of Chicken in the broth. The Beef Pho was barely lukewarm with not much flavor in the broth and the Bahn Mi sandwich has shredded lettuce instead of marinated Daikon Radish (which makes up a huge amount of Bahn Mi's flavor). I've had much better food in the opposite end of Tampa at Pho 813 on Henderson Blvd. I hope my disappointing visit was an unusual event at Bamboozle and that my next visit will be better. They are very conveniently located (walking distance) from our Tampa residence, so we hope our next visit will be better. read more

Beef Pho was very tasty and I enjoyed my meal. I liked the garnishments on the side. They really helped bring it to the next level with lots of flavor. The ambiance is very chill. I would come back again if I lived in the area. read more

Bamboozle - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It's pretty good. I got the curry and it was good and very filling. Will definitely be back eventually

Terrible. This is not Vietnamese food. Stay away from the garlic beef and duck pho. Side note, the juices are good. Maybe they should stick to juice. We ordered a smoothie but never got it, but it sounded good. read more

I was so excited to eat here, get a to-go bowl, get home, open bowl and guess what I find... a bug crawling around my food. I normally don't write reviews, not sure if this is normal to find in food, but I was not expecting it. read more