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    BAMBU

    4.2 (304 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Strawberry Yogurt; 1. Bambu Special
    Cindy P.

    My husband and I got the Bambu Special less ice and 75% sweet and Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie. The Bambu Special is usually my go to. It's so refreshing on a hot day! It is coconut juice with toppings. In the future, I would get 50% sweet or less because it was still very sweet. The Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie is basically Vietnamese yogurt with strawberry blended together! The worker was attentive and friendly!

    Thai Milk Tea
    Diana F.

    Bambu knows how to make these dessert drinks. I get extra shaved ice because I like to stretch out my drinks. Plenty of seating and parking. However, some characters that loiter around could be a bit annoying and/or scary so location could be an issue here. I usually get the Bambu Favorite so I can have the chewy goodness of all the ingredients. I also like their Thai iced tea. Service is quick and easy. Seating inside, very cozy hanging out.

    Mango Smoothie (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    Andy V.

    1. The drinks were refreshing and not sweet! I really like the density of the mango smoothie! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! It has a high ceiling! 3. There were many indoor tables! It was not too crowded! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with our drinks! It took less than 10 mins! 5. The front parking is small, but there are plenty of parking in the back area! Note: There is a restroom on the right side toward the back! Photo: Mango Smoothie and Cococane

    Betty M.

    One of my favorites place for desserts! They have a variety of concoctions for smoothies, Chè, fruits mixed with boba and milk tea drinks. The mashed avocado with durian is da bomb! Avocado mixed with all sorts of bobas and a scoop of durian into the mixture. Served with shaved ice and condensed milk! The Chè ba mâu(Tri color) is quite good as well. Not overly sweet and just enough hint of coconut milk within the mixture. Order at the counter and they will call when ready! Cute little place to sit and enjoy your dessert drinks!

    Decor
    Jason G.

    Used to go to Bambu in Irvine until it closed down. Stumbled on this place while in Garden Grove. Located across the Regal Movie Theater. Looks like a hole in a wall from outside but is actually quite nice and spacious inside. Decor modern/trendy with lots of comfy bench seating. Ordered my go-to #1 Special with Lychee instead of Longan. About $10 for a Large. Tasted just like I remembered. Sweet, refreshing, lots of soft green jelly, coconut, lychee, basil seeds, coconut water, shaved ice. They have a kiosk for orders as well but no option to sub items. No complaints.

    awesome trio
    Agnes N.

    my friends and i were craving bambu and decided to come to this location instead of the one in westminster. the aesthetic of this location is extremely cute and clean. upon entering, we noticed that there was only one worker doing both front and back of the house duties. i ordered the awesome trio while my friend ordered #10. we waited around 5-10 minutes before receiving our order, which is pretty fast for a one man team. the dessert was delicious & i would definitely come back!

    Menu
    Lily V.

    Walking into the place, the decorations are warm and bright. Beautiful decor of city and nature settings. Plenty of seating with bright colored booth seats. They have so many photos of the menu items that lists ingredients to help make a decision. We ordered #2 (Bambu Combo) and #10 (Bambu Favorite). The decision I tried to make was to avoid coconut meat since I'm not into coconut (but the milk is good though). You order at the kiosk and staff is friendly, we asked if they serve just the ice cream itself (since I saw mango and ube flavored ice cream) but they directed us to packaged ice cream in the freezer at the front. We ordered and got a number, sat down to wait, and once we got our order we decided to take it to go and explore a nearby Asian supermarket! The drinks were delicious, I very much preferred the Bambu favorite but both were great. Usually, after mixing everything, I would eat it with a spoon. But instead I waited for the ice to melt and used a boba straw to drink everything.

    Menu 05/03/25
    Amy K.

    My review is based on the cumulative times I've been here but the drinks have always been pretty solid. However the staff is not always very knowledgeable about their drinks. This being said, their online ordering makes things so much easier. Would still come back though

    Left: Fruit Addict  Right: Taro Lover
    Amanda C.

    One of my favorite dessert spots to go to! Bambu never disappoints. Upon entering, the shop is well-decorated and the atmosphere was cozy and charming, which made it felt inviting and relaxing--perfect for enjoying some delicious desserts or drinks. I got the Fruit Addict, and my boyfriend got the Taro Lover. Both were super refreshing and satisfying in their own way. The Fruit Addict was packed with a variety of fresh fruits, jellies, and coconut milk, creating the perfect balance of textures and flavors. It wasn't too sweet, and each bite had a fun mix of fresh, juicy elements. It felt like a dessert and a drink all in one. My boyfriend's Taro Lover was rich, creamy, and comforting. If you love taro, this one's a must. The taro was earthy and sweet, and the combination with coconut milk made it extra indulgent without being too heavy. Service was quick and friendly, and everything tasted super fresh. Bambu has something for everyone, from che, milk tea, fruit tea to smoothies, refreshers and so much more! We'll definitely be back to try more!

    Che 3 mau
    Christopher T.

    Craving for a typical Vietnamese dessert so we stopped by and got it to go. The menu has a lot to choose from and majority are quite good. Good service and easy going for order and quick turn around. The dessert is quite good and perfectly sweet. They do have tables for you to dine in and hung out with ur friends or family members. Clean place and easy parking. They do have other location beside this one,

    Avo smash $8
    Danica V.

    Great dessert options. My go to is their avocado smash and halo halo Like how you can modify your desserts with a variety of sweetness level

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    Ask the Community - BAMBU

    Is anything here made with pork gelatin?

    Hi Elizabeth! Our desserts and drinks do not contain pork gelatin. All of our chè and drinks are made with fresh, housemade ingredients only. We hope you visit us soon and try our desserts!

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    I was making it a habit in coming here when they started their weekly wednesday promos where $4 for…read more4 wings and then the following 2 weeks it was $8 for 8 wings. When I would come inside, I would see their other limited time food items, like their brussel sprouts and order that as well. I really enjoyed their brussel sprouts and now sad to see it gone. I joined the Mama Hieus App which makes ordering ahead easier for pickup. I really like the app bc its simple to plan your dinner ahead. You can pick the day and time you want to pick-up. If I could make one request, is if you can give customers (me) the option to pay like extra $1-$2 for their orders to be ONLY FLAT WINGS on small orders. The chicken is so well crispy and coated and the non flat wings are too meaty but then carry less of your delicious seasoning in my opinion. Does that request exist? I guess I should ask this with your staff in person if I can get a special request to get all flat wings only. Overall, still love your wings and travel once a week when I can from Irvine to get them to share with my Mom for our bonding time.

    Chicken was crispy, juicy and packed with flavor - def up there with some of the best Vietnamese…read morestyle fried chicken wings. We got the Garlic Butter Wings and the Fish Sauce Wings (similar to Bonchon/IYKYK) with a side of sweet potato fries which also was delicious. Service was great, food came out in a timely manner. Can't ask for more. Seating and Environment was highly appreciated as there was plenty to select from. Will def return if we are back in the area.

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