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    4.0 (755 reviews)
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    Eileen Q.

    I still think the quality of the drinks are great, but they can be pricey, at about $9 a drink.

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    Lloyd C.

    Bambu Halo Halo Ube: Filipino favorite Bambu Style served in a LARGE 24 oz Cup, with Red Bean, Red Tapioca, Pandan Jelly, Jackfruit, Fresh Coconut Meat, Egg Pudding, Boba, and topped with a scoop of Ube Ice Cream. Unique take on the Halo Halo but it was just ok and pricey for that scoop of icecream. I am glad i tried it but will stick with the usual Che.

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    Kimm N.

    Food - 5/5 If you are a durian lover and when I said this, I meant you expect only the best real durian flesh/meat and wouldn't compromise nor go for those "flavored durian" filling.. then you should try their Durian Sago coconut milk drink which comes with real durian in it. Only this store offers this drink. It's soo good and I have been coming to this store for past few years every time I have a durian craving. I also had their pandan waffle this time. Not bad. Crispy and aromatic. I found in general, most of their drinks on the regular menu are of better quality (fresher ingredients) compared to the other Bambu stores I been to. Service - 5/5 small shop with quick order to pickup service. Ambiance - 4/5 ok just have 1-2 very small tables inside unless you don't mind sitting on one of their few tables outside.

    Peggy L.

    Have been craving for che thai trai cay (fruit addict) for a while and saw that Bambu serves it. Stopped by on Friday to get one. Hubby got a Vietnamese coffee. The che thai trai cay (fruit addict) #6 was just ok. Honestly I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting more fruit for a dessert that is supposed to be mostly fruit. My cup was most tapioca. It was supposed to have palm seeds, but looks like they stopped including it here. Also, they didnt include any of the pandan jelly aka banh lot either. It seems like they substituted the banh lot for some kind of tapioca strands instead..looking at the menu now, maybe agar jelly. Definitely not what was advertised because I love banh lot and was also looking forward to that. The Vietnamese coffee was horrible. It was so thick and had so much condensed milk that it was literally thick. We threw most of it away. We were in the area again the next day and decided to give it one more try after discussing halo halo with a friend. The halo halo was very rich, sweet and heavy. Wish they had a smaller size available. I got #10 Bambu Favorite this time because I really wanted to make sure I got my pandan jelly fix this time. This was good, but I would have really enjoyed the pandan jelly if they included it in my #6 Fruit Addict the first day. I really didn't appreciate the substitution without them mentioning it at all. I will try another location in the future.

    Han-Nha T.

    Better than some other locations. Quite sweet, but nice ingredients and a big cup as well. More worth the price than something like boba. Great place for a summer snack with a number of cold options.

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    James Y.

    I always enjoy a good Vietnamese dessert. Usually a drink with various jellies and fruit mixed together harmoniously in with coconut water or milk, it's refreshing, tasty, and enjoyable. That's my experience at Bambu, which is probably a chain around the San Jose area. The service was quick and friendly. A small store next to 99 Ranch, there are some seating outside and inside, so can get your beverage and enjoy it immediately. Albeit, the drinks are pricey, but the ingredients resemble more of a true dessert than just a drink. We'd come back!

    Nicole K.

    After eating lunch at BP, needed a cup of coffee and saw this cafe next to 99 Ranch. Decided to get an iced Vietnamese coffee which was delicious. The drink came out fast and there were tables outside to sit in, in addition to the tables inside. They also had a lot of other drink options which seemed refreshing.

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    Melody K.

    Bambú is located across from Costco and within the plaza next to 99 Ranch Market. Plenty of parking, so besides peak hours, parking isn't an issue. They have been switching between the names Bambú and Che, but it seems like it's the same place since the drinks they offer is pretty much the same. My go-to drinks are their #10 Che (Red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly, coconut milk) and the blended Hazelnut Mocha Vietnamese coffee with coffee jelly. Their drinks are so good! Be forewarned, their coffee is strong, so if you're planning to keep yourself awake, this is a great option. For their che, you can ask for ice on the side if you'd like. The store is small but cute. They've changed up the interior design many times. Currently, they have this cute flower wall and pictures of their drinks. Seating is minimal, but most people get their drinks to-go. I'd say that the quality of their drinks have been steady, plenty of ingredients are given, and the size of their menu selection is decent. If you're craving for something to drink, I would recommend Bambú!

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    Monica H.

    We got the Bambu special and smashed avocado and it was super refreshing! Luckily we came before the line formed, and there was a cute floral backdrop to take cute pictures of your drinks to share. If you're craving a refreshing dessert definitely won't disappoint!

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    Deb W.

    I like the desserts and made right everytime however shocked to see new charges for ice on the side? Really? The dessert prices already increased and now they are just nit picking.

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    Awesome smoothies and coffee! Service is fast, staff is very friendly . Always clean

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    Still a solid 3 star. Feels like the cups got smaller. Enjoyed the halo halo with tiny scoop of ice cream minus the stingily green things

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