First time at this Bambu spot in East San Jose. Parking lot was easy to navigate, even on a busy afternoon. Cozy little shop with limited indoor seating, but quick service kept the line moving. Salted Caramel Coffee (5/5): Perfectly balanced sweet-salty vibe, not too heavy on the syrup. Went with the regular size and it was plenty--smooth, refreshing, and strong but no jitters. I saved half for another serving so I can sleep at night. Bambu Special (4/5): Loaded with pandan jelly, coconut shreds, red and green beans, and that signature chewy texture. Solid mix of flavors, though I could've used a touch more coconut water or coconut milk. The excessive ice allowed it to be watered down. Great for sharing or satisfying a dessert craving! Will be back to try more combos. read more

I've ordered the Ube Halo Halo from here several times before, and it always came with ube ice cream on top. Today, I ordered 3 Ube Halo Halo, and none of them had the ube ice cream. When I asked the lady at the counter where the ice cream was, she told me it was in the middle instead of on top. After getting home and mixing all 3, there was no ube ice cream at all. Very disappointing, especially after being told it was included when it clearly wasn't. I've enjoyed this place before, but honesty and consistency matter. read more

BAMBU - Ube Halo Halo but no ube ice cream on top! - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

First time visiting this Bambu location. Parking is plentiful. Small shop with a couple of seats inside. Awesome Trio: red, white, mung beans, Taro, pandan jelly, coconut (4/5). Always a good combination of various beans and flavors. They seem to have a few more new menu items, which i would be interested in trying the next time, it looked like pandan and almond pudding. read more

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I love coming to Bambu whenever I'm craving che. Service has always been really good. The workers are very friendly and our orders come out super fast. My go-to would have to be the Bambu Favorite ($8.50). It has coconut milk with red tapioca, pandan jelly, and grass jelly. So so so good! The vibes and the decor in the store was also super cute and colorful. There was plenty of seating to sit and enjoy your drinks and also parking wasn't bad at all. read more

BAMBU - Bambu Favorite - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I don't know why I choose to go farther when there's a Bambu not far from my home within a 10 minute drive! Moving forward, this will be the only location I go to for my mom's che cravings! If you want to try Vietnamese che, I recommend going for the #10 or che ba mau (Vietnamese tri colored dessert). It seems to be the buzz anytime I stop by here to get something for my mom. As for me, I am not a fan of che because I don't enjoy coconut milk so much, so I'm a huge fan of fruity drinks! However, I'm in love with #11. A nice blend of coconut juice, pandan jelly, basil seeds, and longan. A perfect summer drink for the hot weather plaguing San Jose these days. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo since I got the drink when I was desperate for a drink lol. I will definitely post a picture next time! Service here was also straightforward. You can do cash or credit card. Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program! I'm a few points away from a $25 off coupon! Also, if you don't plan to eat the che straight away, ask for ice separate! They'll be happy to accommodate :) read more

Stopped in for an afternoon dessert. My date ordered the Mangonada Smoothie which is topped off with a tamarindo stick for an extra kick. I ordered the Fruit Addict dessert -- loved the refreshing combo of coconut juice, assorted fruit, coconut slices, and pandan jelly. You can customize most of the drinks on the menu so if there is something you especially like (or don't like) -- make sure to ask the associate. Indoor and outdoor seating is set up if you want to hang out for a bit. read more

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My go to for Vietnamese dessert. Fast service with friendly staff, this location is very convenient for anyone in the evergreen area. It has lots of parking available and is always clean with a light modern aesthetic. read more

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Excellent fast customer service. Got the usual Bambu special #2 Large and it came out hyphy. Not too sweet but sweet enough for a dessert after eating Chinese food next door. Very busy plaza but it's quiet if you come here at night and on a Sunday. read more

This is one of the two in the area. Lots less busy. Enjoying one of my favorite drinks. Nice ambiance. Only issue is they don't give napkins. read more

BAMBU - Summer Delight Che Suong Sa Hat Luu. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

We've been coming here for years so I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this spot yet! Bambu is my go to spot when I'm craving che (Vietnamese dessert). This location is small but they have a few tables inside if you're looking to sit and enjoy your dessert. They recently redid the decor as well. I almost always get #10 the Bambu Favorite--I guess it's called the favorite for a reason! It's so good with the perfect amount of creaminess from the coconut milk and QQ from all of the jelly. My family also really likes the smashed avocado one. They have a lot of other options including coffee and smoothies as well. Pro tip: If you're not digging into your order right away, you can ask for ice on the side! read more

BAMBU - Bambu Favourite Hat Luu Suong Sao Banh Lot (#10) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Extremely sweet I always likes bambu But this branch the beans were extremely sweet All my ingredients are obviously from a can and coated with can sugar I need to check my blood sugar at this point read more

amazing service here! the lady at the cash register is very kind. all the drinks here are amazing and the avocado used is sweet and fresh. decent amount of seating inside. i love the desserts here! read more

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Nothing beats Vietnamese dessert from Bambu. They never miss and I go here when I'm craving Vietnamese dessert. They have so many options from viet desserts, to coffee, or milk tea drinks. During summer, they had mango sago too (never got to try bc they ran out). The service is quick, doesn't take more than a few minutes. I jump between the smashed avocado and the Bambu favorite. They accept Apple Pay and work with five stars to get you points for free/discounted drinks ! read more

BAMBU - Bambu Favourite Hat Luu Suong Sao Banh Lot - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I've always been a fan of Bambū, especially for their Vietnamese Chè desserts. I recommend coming to Bambū!

Che is good but not great as it was before, but service is ungodly slow and unwelcoming to help but they still help. I don't expect less from a Vietnamese own shop lol that's like a welcoming on its own in their own way. We waited about 15ish minutes for 4 cups of che (all the same) but the man behind us who ordered 8 (all the same as us), got his order first. So we're like ??? On a separate order after we got our che, I ordered a plain rau ma with coconut juice and white boba added in it. They added it with mung bean and no white boba, only to complain about it and they just scooped in the white boba and didn't remake it without the mung beans. The gal didn't seem willing to help so I just dealt with it. Then on another occasion, we came back to order che again and then just a scoop of white boba in a separate cup for my kiddos. We were willing to pay and we did, but the gal just looked so "over it." I don't know why but the che just tasted watered down even though we got the ice separate on both occasions. read more

I went there and got four drinks, they're all good except for one. The one they messed up on was the red bean and taro. What they did wrong was mess up the taro and red bean ratio, there was a significant amount of taro compared to the red bean and took up most of the space. Naturally, the name red bean AND taro made me assume that there would be roughly half of both ingredients, and I know that no one is perfect but there was just too much taro. I wasn't very upset until I asked them to remake my drink because of their customer satisfaction policy. They refused and only offered to make half of the drink, but there was no fine text on their policy that said they wouldn't make a full cup. When I insisted for a full cup, they demanded that I paid when that also went against their own policy. Their customer service was horrendous and left me unsatisfied. When they finally made my drink, the cup was dirty and I gotten glares from one of the two workers at the front. read more

BAMBU - Dirty cup after I asked the workers to remake my cup. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I have been visiting this location for a quite some time now, and I've never had a problem with staff or waiting time. Their staff are pretty kind and quick with getting drinks out (especially on hot SJ days). The store itself is quite small, BUT there's plenty of parking in their private lot and you're able to order ahead through their website/ calling in your order. I prefer this location for its cleanliness and efficiency over the other locations, but it's also the closest to home lmfao. OKAY THE DRINKS/ DESSERTS: I highly recommend their smashed avocado (Bo dam) dessert if you're wanting to try a GOOD Vietnamese dessert, but you truly can't go wrong with a good Three color combination (che ba mau). They also have some pretty good and refreshing drinks - I usually go for their fruit teas sine there's fresh fruit chunks in them (fruit chunks depend on what type of drink you get i.e., peach tea, strawberry tea, mango tea, etc.). read more

Went here last Thursday with my mom and it has never disappointed me anytime I visit! Always been here my whole life so and it's the closest DECENT che you'll get around here. My go-to has always been the #10. Never goes wrong! The service was good, the drinks were good, and the ambiance was just fine! read more

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Che - 3/5 I keep coming back here for their red-bean che with coconut milk. Then I fell in love with their smashed avocado with condensed milk, resulting in me sending my husband to go get me some. I was heartbroken when he came back with the order looking as offensive as the attached picture! Whoever was working in the evening of 7/4/24 should be taught that shoving an avocado into a cup is the only thing needed to make your supposedly "smashed avocado". I'm so disappointed because I have always gone to this location for many years. I am now debating whether this location remains on my preferred Bambu location list. Sigh. read more

BAMBU - Pic of the avocado shoved in the cup without anyone caring do at least mix it with the condensed milk. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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They make a mean strawberry milk tea. Right now their teas are $7 large come with add-on one topping. I ordered the number 3 and number 5. Both excellent choices! read more

Quick take: Overdue review I've been coming to this spot for many years. Very friendly service. Lots of customers coming and going even on a cold rainy day. My dentist is in this plaza. So as soon as my teeth are squeaky clean, I go straight to Bambu for some chè. I order everything that doesn't have mung bean. Today I ordered #10. read more

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What is this? I've had drinks here several times and this is the first time I've encountered such an issue. Everything else was fine, but finding this in my glass of water was not. read more

BAMBU - What is this ??? - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The store was clean and neat. After I left, the cashier did some wiping, even for the pictures on the walls. Nice job! My smashed avocado with durian was just okay - not excellent like it used to; and for $12, I might come back only when it is convenient! read more

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My family and I frequent this bambu a lot throughout the years. With the recent change in ownership I think it's one of the better bambus in the area. They also accept apple pay now which is super convenient. The desserts and drinks are pretty high quality and good for the price. Theres a huge selection to choose from but I usually stick with my safe choice and get #10 which is a combination of various jellies while older folks in my family usually get #2. If you're doing takeout you can request for ice on the side so it doesn't melt in the drink. Outside of che I also recommend the yogurt smoothies - theyre a perfect blend of tart and sweetness! read more

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This dessert is so refreshing and tasty. The ice makes it cold and all the fruit and toppings adds so much texture and flavor. read more

BAMBU - #6 Fruit Addict Che Trai Cay & #1 Bambu Special Che Dac Biet Bambu - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Che here never misses! It's really good. I would give 5/5 if the service was great. If I was ever craving Vietnamese dessert, I would come here always! read more

BAMBU - I got bambu special #1 on the menu (left) and my friend got Fruit Addict Che Trai Cay (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I usually come here a lot because of the short drive and am always satisfied with my order. I am writing a review as I was deeply disappointed by the experience this time. I ordered the 'Fruit Addict' che and had requested to replace the palm seed topping with mung bean, but after getting back home, noticed that neither topping was in the che. Not only this, but it was also missing another topping (jello), that I did not request to be removed. It felt like there was no care for my customer satisfaction at all this time and I am not sure I will come back anymore. read more

I read that there's apparently new management and that the drinks are great now. We decided to give the place a chance. My husband ordered #2 Bambu combo without rainbow jellies and added boba. It was actually really good. Love that they use fresh Thai young coconut water & meat. It all tasted really good and it was refreshing. When we got near the end my husband thought there were too many beans. But still overall it was very yummy. 4.5/5 The pina colada was good as well. Very thick smoothie. But yummy pineapple and tasted like coconut cream. 4.5/5 Because my husbands drinks were good I went and ordered #1 Bambu special but it tasted so off. I was expecting it to be very different. The pandan jelly had zero taste of pandan. Not even a hint of pandan but the pandan jelly tasted honestly like smoked deli meat. Like ham. It was so weird. So it made the entire overall flavor of the drink taste like that. 1/5. They mentioned the pandan jelly was just cooked. Ive bought pandan leaves and know what pandan is supposed to smell and taste like. I grew up with my mom using pandan flavoring in desserts. I don't know if the jelly just happened to be off this one time but Im scarred and wouldn't get their pandan jelly ever again. We will definitely come back again for drinks...just minus the pandan jelly. Service was good and they were very kind. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy. There seemed to be a couple of takeout orders already in the queue but I was in and out of there within 10 minutes. This is a nice little spot that serves vietnamese dessert. There are around 3 tables with limited seating, but this is food that you can easily take to go or eat out in the parking lot/car. 1. Bambu combo - 9/10, No matter which Che you decide to get, make SURE you get one with pandan jelly. It was my absolute favorite part of the dessert due to it's chewy texture. The best way I can describe it to someone who has never had it before is chewy boba made into strips. If you're not into beans in your dessert, the #1 or #3 might be better off for you. Although #3 has mung beans, it's less of a "bean" flavor read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The place is clean. A big screen tv is blaring Asian music pop. It is kinda distracting when you come at noon time. It is hard to hear the conversation and order with blasting music from tv and mask muffled sound. Interestingly, you can get a separate ice from the drink. Friendly host. Great variety of choices. read more

BAMBU - # 5 Avocados and # 6 Fruits Lovers. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Got a response from the business manager. Yes, your staff took my ripped 1 dollar bill. But she stated that she had to replace my 1 dollar with her own. In a condescending manner. I told her I understood that the business has the right to choose to take cash or card only. But being selective on only accepting new crispy bills. Is a form of discrimination, and I will file my complaint with agencies that oversee business in California. Who walked around carrying ONLY new bills. Which is illegal business practices. I have filed a complaint with the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Department of Consumer Affairs, California Attorney General, California Department of Labor, and the BBB. read more

BAMBU - Cashier - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Bambu has an overwhelming amount of options and pictures, which is a good thing! I had been craving che for a while but the one at Lee's Sandwiches is too small and sometimes the texture feels like it's been sitting there for days. I got the bambu favorite, which has delicious boba, grass jelly, pandan jelly, and red tapioca. Exactly what I wanted!! The only thing that would make it better is throwing a few lychees in there. It is a great price considering that boba at other places would be the same price and come with less jelly. They even filled the cup over the bottom rim of the lid, which was so nice of them! I was completely full after enjoying it. read more

BAMBU - #10 Bambu Favorite - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The Asian drink offerings in uber-diverse San Jose are mind-blowing. Che is a Vietnamese vegan dessert drink but it can be made mildly sweet, just like Taiwanese bubble tea. Bambu didn't disappoint. Very mildly sweet coconut milk and fruit dessert drink with lots of lychees, coconut meat, pandan, etc. I got the Fruit Addict che. I requested them to leave the Jello out because how can gelatin be vegan? read more

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I was in the area and on the hunt for boba and found this Vietnamese drink shop. Bambu offers coffee, teas, smoothies, juices, and che. I've never had che before and with many items on their menu, it was hard for me to pick and settle on one thing. Lucky for me, the guy behind the counter was very helpful and answered all my questions. I went ahead and ordered the #10. Oh wow! A very interesting drink with many different textures - it had coconut milk, boba, beans, jellies, and fruit - every single sip was a sweet surprise. I will come back for the #10 and to try other items that caught my eye the first time around. read more

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Hit or miss Its not what it used to be .. I remember my family and I would come here all the time . My last two encounters with Bambu was not that great. Ordered two drinks from Doordash and only one arrived. 2nd encounter was about 2 months ago. It was a hot day so I figured Bambu would be a nice refresher. Usually I get the Smashed avocado with rainbow jelly. ( always a hit!!) I decided to get the Bambu special this time because it used to be my go to. Upon entering the shop, I noticed that it was SUPER hot . Very humid and stuffy. It was concerning because I know some drinks have coconut milk in it and wonder if the hot weather would make it spoil faster , or even with the fruits . Perhaps I came on a day where their ac was broken or so - Long wait time as they were understaff as well. (Only mom and daughter?) And on top of that, my drink was very bland and the pandan jelly was hard .. so overall wasn't worth my time because I ended up tossing the drink Hopefully if I am in the area next time, their ac would be fixed and the drinks taste better read more

Still delicious and one of the few left around. About $8.5 a pop now. Still same great menu and freshness. Hits the spot when you're craving che. They have other drinks and desserts available for the non che lovers. Che is a vietnamese dessert that consists of different things like beans, fruits, jellys, coconut milk, and other toppings. You can either get a fruitfull one, a refreshing one, one with lots of beans, or a milky one. Just really up to your preference. read more

So I asked my mom to drop by and order me some che on her way home from work. I texted her my order, che suong sau hat luu (number 4 on the menu), and a che trai cay (number 6 on the menu) for my brother. Number four is supposed to come with red tapioca, grass jelly, mung bean, pandan jelly, and jello. Yet when I get my order from my mom later, I see that it only has grass jelly and red tapioca??? I don't know if they scammed my mom because we came at the end of the day or if they just didn't know the name of their own drinks. Either way, this was a HUGE mistake and I am pretty sure she was charged the price of a full drink for half a drink. read more

BAMBU - Image of number 4 (che suong sao hat luu) but missing half the ingredients???? - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Been coming to this bambuu for yearssss since I live close by and would also recommend my friends to come to this one too. One of my top go-to is always their lychee tea drink which comes with rainbow jelly, chia seeds and canned lychees. I have to say I am very very disappointed with it now. Because it's my go-to-drink, I know what should be in my drink. However, when I told the cashier it's missing rainbow jelly, she simply told me "No, it's a lychee tea drink. It does not come with it." Made me look really stupid and I really don't think I'll be coming back here ever again or would recommend any of my friends to come to this Bambuu. Prices also went up which is okay due to inflation but the default size of this drink used to be their big size and now it's small... overall I DO NOT recommend. read more

BAMBU - What the lychee tea supposed to look like. - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I got a coconut milk tea with longan + pandan jelly. Good taste. I found it just a littttllle bit weird that it was cash only & that they wrote the orders down on postit notes. No receipt provided. read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Worst BAMBU I've been to, and I've gone to many all over the US. The coconut juice tasted like it was diluted with water. The pandan jelly was soaked too long so it was mushy instead of chewy. Same thing with the red tapioca. Considering my custom drink consisted of those three things, it was a total disappointment. The other location in SJ is much better. read more