I've come here 3-4x within the past couple of years due to distance so whenever I'm in the area and hungry, I stop by Bambu for a drink and some food! My last visit (Friday afternoon) I ordered a Medium Wintermelon Milk Tea (you can get it without the milk), Grilled Chicken Garlic Noodles and a Grilled Shrimp Rice Bowl. Everything was delicious and very flavorful though I felt the Garlic Noodles were a bit on the saltier side and the Wintermelon Milk Tea was a bit too sweet (and I have a sweet tooth). There were a lot of flavorful chicken pieces and the shrimp came with about 7-8 pieces, also very flavorful. They have 3 different sauces that I was given since I was eating there and just returned it to the counter once done. My favorite of the 3 was the more liquidy one though they all tasted great. The place is located in a strip mall with a lot of free parking. There's some seating inside and one small table outside. It's spacious and clean. They have great background music playing and their unisex bathroom is spacious and clean as well. The food came out in a reasonable time and the staff (I'm assuming maybe the owners) were also very pleasant. read more

Love Bambu!! Need need need locations in Manhattan. Red tapioca and the pandan jelly were perfection. I got #1 with red tapioca. I'm definitely coming back next time I'm in the area. No frills, lots of seats. Also want to try their chicken wings next time. read more

BAMBU - #1 with red tapioca - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I LOVE this place. I discovered it last year and was immediately obsessed with it. On their facebook they've mentioned that they are closing in January so I made the 2 hour trip out here. If you're thinking of trying, definitely go! The people are so nice and accommodating. The food along with the drinks are delicious and the vibes are great!! read more

BAMBU - grilled pork vermicelli bowl W spring rolls, grilled chicken garlic noodle bowl w spring rolls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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So happy Bambu has the halo halo back. I miss this drink so much that I literally try to find another place that makes it, but it only just gave me disappointment.  They also had the mango halo halo, but of course I had to try that too. Bambu Halo Halo A Filipino drink comes with jackfruit, red tapioca, pandan jelly, egg pudding, coconut meat, and crystal boba. Mango halo halo: green jelly base with nata de coco, mango jelly, and mango ice cream  Ube halo halo: red bean base, coconut meat, rainbow jelly, topped with ube ice cream  They give so much pandan jelly But I think my new favorite is the mango halo halo.  But i was a bit disappointed with the pandan waffle read more

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I ordered the Thai tea to go and it was really good! I really enjoyed the refreshing drink.

Bambu is one of my favorite places to go for Vietnamese dessert drinks. The drinks are filled with fruit, puddings, Jellies, or Boba. Everything is fresh, including the coconut Che, which is refreshing and delicious on top of a drink. You can also have basil seeds or mung Beans added if you like. The menu has drink selections, so you don't have to create your drink. Service was fast enough as they made my drink to order. It is a busy place, but there is seating with a relaxed, chill ambiance. I recommend that you try the strawberry smoothie or Bambu favorite; enjoy! read more

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My stepdaughter recommended me this place to get avocado smoothies because she said they make the best. I trusted her, so we went there, and I ordered exactly what she suggested. Amazing! The smoothie came out perfect! The service was okay, but I expected it to be more upbeat because the place attracts youngsters, and they have lots of energy, ha! We also ordered something to go, a summer roll and Banh Mi. I loved my summer roll and avocado smoothie! read more

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I've been coming to Bambu regularly for the past 1.5 years and to this day, Bambu is still one of my top food spots in the area. Bambu serves bubble tea, desserts, Vietnamese food (rice bowls, vermicelli bowls, banh mi). Their food always hits the spot. The portions are generous and delicious. My go-to foods are Chicken Banh Mi with Jalapeños and Grilled Pork Rice Bowl. I haven't too many of their drinks but the few times I've tried their Vietnamese coffee, it was delicious. They have tofu options for their bowls and sandwiches for anyone who is vegetarian. Definitely recommend if you are in the area! read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I'm not often out in stony brook but this was worth the ride. Certainly a cute little spot which serves bubble tea and even some food items. Bubble tea flavors are ones that you will not find elsewhere. For example a kiwi flavored tea. Sounds strange but was delightful! Also tried their spring rolls, 2 piece. Beautifully executed and the sauce is was dynamite. Please don't try to buy that same type of peanut sauce in store, you will be disappointed. Have not yet tried more of their food dishes, but if the spring rolls are any sign then their food will be astounding. It's like there is an old Thai lady working in the back cooking up her secret recipes. Front of the house staff isn't the friendliest, well at least not the guy that was there when I went. But who cares! It's all about the teas and the food. Please visit and share your experience! read more

Very happy with this place. We need more great spots like this on LI! Their quality makes sense since they're originally from San Jose CA. They also have successful spots in the city. VIET ICED COFFEE Strong Vietnamese iced coffee, its signature fragrance and bitterness come through. Stronger than I'm used to but still very much enjoy it. Boba were squishy and very easy to chew, typical quality of bubble tea shops TARO MILK TEA Strong taste of taro! You can actually taste it and the sugar/milk do not overpower its flavor. One of the much better done taro milk teas I've had. CHICKEN AND PORK BANH MI Crunchy, freshly toasted bread with an airy, easily torn quality that give way to a nice bite of the sandwich which is a textural improvement from more traditional Banh mi where it's hard to rip off a bite. Radish, carrot and cilantro are present, but not as in dense quantities to traditional Banh mi to make room for the meat. Overall the sandwiches are not as densely packed as normal Banh mi but that's not due to a lack of meat but more thoughtfully proportioned level of veggies. I liked the chicken more than the pork which was a bit drier but had a really nice sweet and mouthwatering bbq flavor to it. The chicken was nice and hearty, tender and crispy. PORK SPRING ROLLS Meaty, with a Thai chili dipping sauce and not the typical fish sauce from viet places. Skin is the thin crispy kind and not the thicker one that has a more bready quality. Enjoyed these - meaty, salty, little bit of carrot and mushroom. How can you go wrong? Will def come back, this is the best spot to eat in its plaza. Please stick around - we need great Asian eats like you guys! Desperately going to try your che next read more

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Bambu is always consistent and good across the board. Che and boba milk teas are great as are the banh mi & vermicelli and rice bowls. Food is very affordable and service is quick and kind. I wish they had more seating inside but otherwise a great spot! read more

If you are in the mood for some boba and are in the area you definitely should stop by this place. The boba here is very good -chewy and sweet. You can taste the tea flavor heavily if you order the milk tea here which I like a lot. I would come back for the boba here! read more

BAMBU - black milk tea boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I really enjoyed this place pre-pandemic, but recently the quality and customer service has gotten worse. I still kept going because it's one of the few places to get decent banhmi and bubble yea. My brother recently got a banhmi and a bandaid rolled out of the sandwich. He thought it was chicken and was about to put it back on and realized it was way too soft. This is disgusting. read more

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Food and tea was delicious Service was great the workers are very nice

Always delicious food, prompt service and the crispiest plumpest freshest banh mis around.

The staff of this establishment are unfriendly. I do not recommend going there because they have a bad attitude with customers. I tired to order two sandwiches and the guy got all loud with me that I ordered them one by one and didn't specify first that I would be ordering two. he interrupted me loudly and was clearly frustrated "HOW MANY SANDWICHES TOTAL ARE YOU ORDERING??" sorry you can't handle my complex order of two sandwiches. what a joke. good thing they don't get too busy anymore because that guy couldn't handle it. read more

The boss is very nasty. When we asked for vinegarette dressing, the boss responded in a nasty way in front of our 5 year old grandson. The boss has anger management. He ruined our eating experience and we will never eat there again. read more

Dessert drink, banh mis, and fries? What's not to like?! Things you should order: Classic banh mi- I'm usually not a classic banh mi kind of person but my husband really enjoyed it. Chicken banh mi- I was actually expecting a lemon grass chicken but it was more of a fried chicken sandwich with spicy mayo. It was actually quite tasty with that crispy chicken crunch. While everything was great, i just wished the cucumber was cut a bit smaller and thinner. I got a huge wedge in my sandwich. #6 Fruit Addict- this was really good. It had so many toppings in it that I wasn't sure what I was eating. Definitely get this after your meal. Viet iced coffee- yums, can't mess this up Banh mi fries- The fries were so crispy. Loved the double fried texture. Daikons and carrots were placed on the side but some of the fries were soggy because they were touching it. Verdict? Everything was delicious. Banh mis were big enough to share and still be full. We saved the other half for dinner and placed it in the toaster oven, still so good! read more

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All their food items are freshly made... spring rolls, viet wings, vermicelli bowls are all yum. But what keeps me going back are their bahn mi sandwiches. Easily, best in all the surrounding towns. Now there main business is actually drinks and desserts. I've yet to try their desserts, and I personally don't like Boba. But their drinks using jelly or popping boba has all been good. I've been coming here for years, but have always neglected to write a review. Thanks to Yelp for reminding me. The restaurant deserves it. read more

Best food best drinks, cheap and good. Chicken is good, the rice bowls are great i go here all the time. read more

If you haven't tried this place you're missing out! I graduated 4 years ago from SBU and I still come here!! That says a lot :)! My go to order is: Pork bahn mi Chicken bahn mi Mango yogurt drink Chicken wings!!! Chicken wings is a must! They are fire! And you also can't go wrong with the classic bahn mi! read more

A good place to get authentic Vietnamese Che. I got the coconut combo. While it was good the flavors weren't very strong. After a while it started to taste watered down. It felt like I drank most of it pretty quick. I paid $8 for this which I thought was kind of pricey. Still, I enjoyed very much and would go back. I don't think it's better than the more popular boba tea. It's a nice alternative though. read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Their chicken vermicelli rice bowl is delicious. Make sure to add a fried roll! Many Vietnamese Che options but my favorite happens to be the "Bambu Favorite". Always so good! read more

tldr: 5/5. My literal favorite place in the world. Best customer service ever. Amazing banh mi and bubble tea. Definitely check the place out if you are in the Stony Brook area. Free wifi, lots of parking, and plenty of seating! As a student at Stony Brook for the past 3+ years, I have had my fair share of restaurants around Stony Brook. This is my beyond favorite place to go for a quick meal. It's right outside of Stony Brook campus (convenient) and very fair prices (banh mi $7) for a quick and easy meal when you are having a hard day. Some foods to try out: BBQ pork banh mi - my go-to meal. the pork is tender and flavorful. it pairs so well with the pickled carrots and radish. cucumbers are fresh as well. beautiful and colorful meal. Loaded fries - basically a deconstructed banh mi with fries. *make sure you get the loaded fries and not the banh mi fries for an elevated experience. (i promise it's good. try it out :)) Highly recommend getting bubble tea to pair with your banh mi. Some of my favs: for a milky drink - original milk, oolong milk, earl grey, thai milk tea, rose/lavender milk for a fruity drink - passion fruit, mango green tea And the customer service. Literally some of tbe sweetest people I've ever met. Shoutout to David for always greeting us so warmly and answering all our questions without missing a beat. So personable and friendly. Always makes the experience enjoyable. read more

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Yummy. I moved from Cali. I miss San Jose where the best of the best Vietnamese food resides (imho.) come here, find what you like. I get shrimp vermicelli or rice bowl, my wife loves the Fruit Addict Chè and we are getting the shrimp summer roll and some spring rolls. read more

Was attracted to this place because of the Che! They have a variety of food items, bubble teas, smoothies, juices, and Che on the menu that I didn't know where to begin. I knew I wanted Che and the person working at the time was really friendly and said that their most popular options is the #1 Bambu Special or the #10 Bambu Favorite. I went with his recommendation and got the #10 Bambu Favorite ($5.50). This dessert drink comes with red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly, and coconut milk. After taking a sip I was blown away!! It was bursting with flavor and I love how each component of this drink goes so well together. I especially enjoyed the pandan jelly and liked how rich the flavor was in the drink. Will stop by again if I am ever in the area! read more

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Located at the end of a bunch of stores and shops, this place is relatively small but has a lot to offer. Not only do they serve drinks but also sandwiches and appetizers. Summer Delight This drink is made up of red tapioca, mung bean, coconut milk, jello, grass jelly, and pandan jelly. Not only is it refreshing but also filling. I would suggest mixing it around to get everything in one sip. I really enjoyed this place because it is very clean, upbeat with their electric music and inviting. There are tons of options to choice from, so every time you go back you can try something new. Food - 9/10 Cleanliness - 10/10 Staff - 10/10 read more

BAMBU - Summer Delight - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Wow! So impressed and i'm hooked! Coming from the City, it's so hard to find good Asian food out on the Island, which is why I am willing to travel for food. Just so happened to find Bambu on a whim and I'm so glad I did. We ended up coming back twice in less than a week because the food was so good. We've tried a few of the rice bowls, vermicelli bowls and banh mis and the pork rice/vermicelli bowls were the best and the chicken banh mi is to die for. I will note, the banh mi is not the traditional banh mi i'm used to, but it was still good. The chicken had a bit of a kick with a spicy sauce which was delicious and the chicken, not dry at all. Portions are decent and prices are great. You also can't leave without getting a drink. I love the thousand eyes and it hits the spot everytime. For the most part, the staff are friendly and accommodating (i'm a picky eater) and we've been here a handful of times already and everytime the food was just as good as the last. Highly recommend if you're looking for the basic viet food that is good and affordable. read more

Get a pandan waffle (egg puff) and 1/4 sugar on any of their drinks, ranging from taro lover to avocado smoothie. You're bound to feel full or refreshed. There are only a few small tables to work or hangout. Parking is ample. Most importantly, service is friendly, helpful, and fast! read more

Their boba is not the best in the area. I would strongly recommend to go else where (Tai Chi, Gongcha, wherever) for boba. however if you want some fireeee bahn mi come here for that as they get that order right. Felt very bad to ask for them to change my drink however they were nice about it and did change it, but sadly it became worse after they changed it. read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Best boba and food place on Long Island without a doubt. The Wings are amazing and you can never go wrong with a banh mi sándwich! The service is super fast and the staff shows care to you every time you visit. The ambiance can't get any better. Very simple, calm and relax. I highly recommend coming here multiple times! read more

Love the food here it may take a little while to come out but that's due To food being made to order. It always tastes fresh.

Pros: - good vibes inside - variety of drinks some of them look very Vietnamese Cons: - drinks are very sweet -didn't like the big shaved ice inside my drink Overall, wouldn't come back here because I didn't like the drink selections. read more

BAMBU - 8 green lantern - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

The ONLY beef I have with this place is that I'm mad I didn't find it sooner. Been there twice this week alone and plan on many more future visits. The staff are all friendly, restaurant is kept immaculate, the smoothies are fantastic, and the food has been great. I look forward to trying many other menu items going forward. read more

I usually get their tofu bahn mi and it always comes out so warm and fresh. I think they have the best in the area and you wouldn't expect it given that they're known for dessert drinks! read more

We were around the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try. I got the classic banh mi sandwich while my son got the BBQ pork. I really enjoyed my sandwich as the bun was nice and crispy, and they added just the right amount of protein and the veggie toppings. It was good they asked me the spice level. My son liked his BBQ pork except it wasn't that BBQ-y. My wife just got the red bean combo drink. All in all, it exceeded my expectation and I give it strong 3 stars. The place is very sanitary and the wait staffs are friendly. read more

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This is my go to banh mi/milk tea place around the Stony Brook area. I have been coming here for the past 4 or so years while studying at Stony Brook University and it really hits the spot! It is very comparable to places in the city and is definitely the best of its kind around the area. My go to order is the spicy chicken banh mi and the thai milk tea; the loaded fries also do not disappoint! They have a wide variety of drinks and food, you really cannot go wrong. If you don't know what to get, I highly recommend the chicken banh mi or loaded fries. The prices have increased slightly recently by about $0.40 or so for the banh mi sandwiches, but I am still happy to pay for it! A banh mi sandwich and a small drink will cost you about $12 which is pretty fair. The only problem I ever had with this place is that one time, I found a what seemed to be an unused bandaid in my sandwich. It definitely was frightening and ruined my appetite, but all in all, I still love this place. If it weren't for this incident, this would be an easy 5 star place, but 4 stars is still extremely valuable considering this happened to me. read more

BAMBU - Spicy Chicken Banh Mi Thai Milk Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Stopped here for lunch after getting vaccinated at Stony Brook, and it was splendid. Fantastic array of Vietnamese funky cold drinks. My wife had a bubble tea and loved it. I tried the amazing Bambu Favorite: red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly and coconut milk. What a complex and exciting mix of different flavors and textures! For food, I scarfed down a classic banh mi (super satisfying) and she got the delicious banh mi fries. We will be back to try more yummy foods. read more

BAMBU - Bambu Favorite: red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly and coconut milk. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Five stars for their Thai ice tea with boba. I just got back from spending two months in northern Thailand and was craving Thai ice tea. I'm beyond happy to have found Bambu had it on their menu and amazed that it tastes as good as the tea I had in Thailand. It's a pretty good balance of flavor, given the milks etc that go into Thai ice tea it's easy to make one flavor over power another. The tea from Bambu is sweet and delicious Ok heading out to get some now :) Now where can we get grass jelly to make it even extra 555 Updated with photo, have you seen how much boba you get! read more

BAMBU - Thai Ice Tea and Coffee Tea with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

This is a review for just the drinks: I did not think that my coffee milk tea boba drink was worth the $5.10. It was just okay. The service was great and I was able to order and get my drink within 5 mins. The inside ambiance is cute. read more