This is a fantastic little Thai spot that offers Lunch Specials M-F. They accommodate eating preferences (Omni, Vegetarian, and Vegan) as well as food allergies). They proactively asked what spice level we wanted in our meals. My husband had the Pad See Eiw lunch special and added shrimp. He also asked for thin noodles instead of the wide ones described on the menu. I had the vegan Mussaman Curry and added tofu, no peanut. Thai curries are a rare treat for me, because most Thai curries include shrimp paste and/or oyster sauce. Our nice server brought the Curry paste out for me to read the ingredients. The service was good, as well as prices and portion sizes. read more

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I usually order take out at Bambu Thai Cuisine, but I decided to go with a friend for a late lunch. It's a cozy little restaurant with traditional Thai decor. The service was just right. Our server checked on us periodically and let us enjoy our meal. I ordered the pnang curry (spicy) and it was delicious. I also ordered the Thai Iced coffee and requested it with less condensed milk. It was perfect! This is also my go-to restaurant for soup when I'm not feeling well. It's my secret non medicinal cure. (Not so secret anymore. Lol) The location is a little odd because it's in a tiny strip mall hidden behind a gas station. When you turn into the Jimmy John's, you are headed in the right direction. Don't let this deter you from going. You won't regret it and parking is easy. read more

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Good food! Slow service for there being two seated tables. The music generally was soft and on the background, but sometimes commercials would pop on and be louder than the music. read more

Bambu Thai Cuisine - Rama chicken with rice and Thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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i decided I wanted some Thai for lunch I went to Bambu Thai in Elm hurst which is literally 4 blocks from my job. I order the chicken & Broccoli lunch special for $13 and they did not offer napkins or silver wear when i called back to inquire I was told that you have to ask for napkins/ silver wear? mind you I open my food and they gave me more broccoli, carrots and mushroom that anything so It appeared as if I ordered a veggie lunch special. I will not recommend this place. read more

Tom Ka soup was amazing, drunken noodles had great flavor and super generous portions. thank you

Ordered takeout and food was delicious and generous servings. Best drunken noodles I've found in the western suburbs so far! We will be back! read more

Have been here several times and have always had ok service and good food. I love the boat that they serve the lunch special in. The portion is large enough that I usually have some leftover. The rice is always fresh and cooked properly, the egg rolls are tasty, t he cucumber salad is nice and vinegary. The entree I ordered had fresh veggies, nice chunks of chicken with great flavor. This is a great spot to hit for lunch. Enjoy it very much. read more

Bambu Thai Cuisine - Cashew Chicken Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

They were out of Thai Iced Coffee and the lunch special was a good value but extremely oily. Service was from the same girl and she was quick on her feet and served us ahead of other (ruder) guests who did not say thank you to her once. Ambiance was trash, however. Everyone was shouting over one another to be the loudest in the room but when my wife and I came in and wanted to have a quiet lunch, everyone started talking quieter and less because, I assume, they thought we were listening to their unimportant conversations. I suggest getting takeout from here instead so you don't have to sit in a place with creepy individuals who also eat here. read more

Update 2/20: I corrected my mistake below but the delicious rolls I had last time were the SUMMER rolls. Got the SPRING rolls this time and was so disappointed. Totally bland, very small, wrapping was doughy, sauce was nothing. Skip those. Get the summer rolls. Also got the Tom Yum to go; wasn't as good, just some soggy tomato in it, very little mushroom, but quite a few shrimp. I think this is just better to have at the restaurant. The pad Thai was also short on pork this time but was still delicious with the perfect peanut sauce that I could just eat with a spoon. Still loving the place, just making sure I didn't mislead anyone to a less-than-yummy dish. Cheers! Yum. I'm glad this is close to work. Fresh SUMMER rolls (not "fresh spring rolls) were HUGE, twice the usual size, very nice, lovely sauce (but not enough, had to ask for way more); I only ate half of one and packed the other 3. The pad Thai was great with lots of grilled pork, huge portion, very flavorful, spiced up with some extra Chile sauce. Peanut sauce was delectable. Tom Yum soup exactly as it should be. Green curry chicken wasn't the best I've ever had but still pretty good. All it all, excellent Thai food. Losing one star because service was rather neglectful after my food was delivered, had to go up and ask for check which is odd cuz the place is pretty empty but they seem to have a lot of to go orders.j Will be back for sure. read more

I ordered the pad Thai tonight and it tasted watered down. The more I ate, the less it had any taste. By the middle of it, all I tasted were noodles. Totally wasted over $14 read more

Really good food. Definitely would recommend and go back. I love Thai food and this is on my list of good places to go now.

Go somewhere else!! I order the shrimp pad Thai. The shrimp was so hard and gross. The noodles were so mushy. All of it was Way over cooked!! And this is Not a spicy dish and they made this one so spicy I couldn't eat it. The food has gone down hill !! We will Not be back!! read more

The restaurant used to be friendlier & better run. The food quality is still ok. However the service is just at a 1 star. I've been a regular for myself snd my staff (purchase $200-300 at one time) and you'd expect regulars to be appreciated. Nope... I hope they show improvement... read more

OMG, gross. Food, way under spiced and just plain old meh! Cleanliness, they never heard of the word. It just filthy and this reflects on the food. I'm kinda mad becuase I love Asian food and this was disappoining big time! read more

I always order the BBQ pork fried rice and it's so scrumptious! I also really like their satay chicken

I like 2 of their dishes but I am very disappointed that when I requested my Thai tea with light ice my request was ignored then I asked to make it over they brought it to me already mixed (not like the first one cream on top and tea at bottom) and it was very watery. I asked them to take off my ticket. They are very cheap when it comes to their drinks. read more

I don't know where these nay-sayers were eating, but I have eaten regularly at Bambu Thai for the past eight or ten years, and never had a bad meal. I had to go to carry-out during Covid, but now they are back to dine-in. The kitchen has always been a bit slow, but the quality of food makes the wait worthwhile. Prices have gone up (what hasn't?) but the portions have stayed the same. Just make sure you have enough cash, as they really prefer that you don't use a credit card. They have to pay a fee on a card transaction, and it also makes it hard for them to purchase supplies. Try the red curry, the pad si-ew, and the cashew chicken (or beef). Want heat? Ask for the Thai-spicy version and get ready to experience the burn! read more

The food is good however the prices have gone up and portions have gone down. Chicken fried rice with HARDLY any chicken! Two bowls $30 and no chicken. read more

Meh Thai food. Meh Service. Meh Restaurant. Rude. Still playing Christmas music in February. Overall Meh Experience. Will not be going back or ordering from here. read more

My Fiance and I are moving to the Oak Brook area, so we need to find new restaurants, Thai being a priority. From the outside, it might not necessarily look like a good Thai place to eat at, but on the inside, it's very clean and nice. We were the only ones there for lunch, but there were a lot of pick-ups and carry-outs. We just wanted a snack so all we got was Chicken Tom Yum and fresh spring rolls. I thought the spring rolls were typical tasting, like any other spring roll. The Tom Yum soup was okay to me, but my Fiance really like it. We will definitely go back to try the red curry, chicken basil and pad see ew soon!! read more

Bambu Thai Cuisine - Tom Yum - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Loved everything we order. We got pad Thai and pad see ew, veggie rolls, and fries rice. Portions were great for our family if 4. Pickup was easy. Walked right in and the order was ready. The guy at the counter was friendly. read more

A solid choice for Thai food. Had this delivered from Grub Hub when it was sun-zero outside. We were slightly hesitant based on some reviews but in the end everyone was happy with their dish. Not amazing Thai food but not bad at all. Would order again for the convenience. read more

I am going to make this short and sweet... I have been here 3-4 times over several years and always had a good experience. I have also done take out a few times. If this restaurant was closer to me I would come here more often. What I like about the take-out is that it comes in plastic containers (instead of styrofoam). Also, the takeout portions are very large. I ordered garlic noodles and had enough for 3 meals. Their food is a little more expensive than other local establishments, but I think the portions make that ok. Take out can be a little slow so order ahead if you can. read more

My stomach is full and therefore so is my heart. The selection was plentiful and the prices were reasonable. Service was responsive and- most importantly- my food was delicious. I had been recommended to try the curry, but instead my eyes went right for the garlic noodle and requested it with tofu in place of chicken. The egg rolls were petite but packed a lot of happy taste. The decaf green tea was nice- I had a pleasant and relaxing experience overall here. Thank you Bambu Thai! (ps- I don't mind that you don't serve alcohol) read more

Back to give this family-owned restaurant 5 stars again for the excellent food- my favorites (for the last 15 years) are the ground basil chicken, shrimp fried rice, potstickers and the Tom yum soup. Always ready on time- always tastes just as great as it did years ago read more

So delicious and well priced. Generous pad Thai portion. Will be back! Food ready when promised.

I dont write flowery reviews but Bambu is a solid Thai take out joint. I have school aged kids who like the satay, fried rice, and pot stickers. I have had curry and drunken chicken and I enjoyed it. There were leftovers so the portions were fine. I ate all the leftovers so the food was good. We also had something spicy and they weren't afraid to give it some heat. I've gotten take out from there 3x and the food has been consistent. Try it! read more

Super solid delivery experience whilst in the area. sure pad thai is a little bland that is traditional for a lot of places tho. Order the spicy marked dishes if you like it hot. chix basil very good. this is a better than avg thai joynt so I give them credit for getting the classics right. read more

Bambu Thai was one of my great comforts during the worst of the pandemic. I order from here often, always getting the red curry with tofu at medium spice level (it's vegan). It's an incredible dish, being very filling, with the slurry of coconut milk and curry mixing with the rice and strips of tofu, and the vegetables providing various textures that lull the senses into a spicy cocoon of culinary pleasure. I order this dish probably twice a week and pick it up at the restaurant now for an affordable price, but during the worst of the pandemic I would order this from DoorDash quite often and pay the premiums required from the fee and tip because it was genuinely worth every penny. I have not eaten in the restaurant since the pandemic began, but the atmosphere is very nice, with rich, slightly exotic but unpretentious decor showing an aesthetic that promotes a distinctly Buddhist and Thai sense of serene beauty in the surroundings, with a kind waitstaff that is punctual and friendly, but to the point. This restaurant is tucked mostly away from sight on York Road near Butterfield, but if you find it and take the time to come in, a meal there is a beautiful, pleasing respite from the day's activities that leaves one happy and refreshed. read more

My iPhone changed Bambu Thai to Bambi Thai. I thought it might have been a suggestion, but there I couldn't find venison on the menu. So, I ordered the Basil Chicken (extra spicy) for lunch. It was a little greasy, but had a great flavor. My friend ordered the Cashew Chicken, which had a little better presentation. In retrospect, I wish I had tasted it. We both agreed that we really enjoyed our lunch and would definitely come back. The restaurant was clean, the hostess friendly, the parking lousy (very narrow). The lunch menu had a number of choices for around $8. As of this writing there are ninety-six restaurants in Elmhurst. I plan on eating at, and reviewing, every one. Follow me on Yelp. read more

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Really fresh and delicious take-out vegetarian Thai options! I loved the vegetarian fried rice, egg rolls and pad thai. Huge portion size- easily 3 meals out of each serving. Convenient to Elmhurst Hospital. Just down the street. read more

Ordered a $20 to go meal of xtra beef and shrimp pineapple curry. I'm not a complaining kind of person but dear God this was terrible. Beef was beyond well done, I mean chewy bad there were four shrimp that I counted stuff was super Mushy and very unflavorful. Sorry bamboo but never again read more

I came here twice because I was unsure how to feel about it the first time. I ordered the green and panang curries, cashew chicken and the tom kha and tom yum soups. This place is suited more for western taste; not that that's bad, just know that most dishes are sweeter, less fish-saucy and not as spicy. The tom kha was pretty tasty though. Although sweeter than some soups I've had, I liked it because it had a lot of vegetables and chicken and felt more substantial than a lot of other places. The green curry was the better one out of the two curries, although both were extremely watery. My main complaint about the green curry was the lack of fresh vegetables. It seemed like there was an entire can of sliced bamboo in the dish but that was about it. With that being said, I would have ordered the green twice if I knew how bad the panang curry was. It was so watery that it tasted like bell pepper soup at times. The cashew chicken actually surprised me and tasted better than expected and I would be more willing to recommend that if you're not feeling the typical pad thai and curry selection. read more

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The Bangkok Beef was completely bland and had no flavor I would not recommend this restaurant. Very disappointed with the food here

Have lived in area for almost 20 years. Always have taken out from them and very happy with service and food. January of 2022 stopped ordering from there! Found a band-aid in my Summer roll I actually chewed on it thinking "this part is really tough" and took it out and saw what it was, started to gag! I should have taken a picture and showed them what was in it but was just shocked not wearing gloves to prepare food??? Not ever going back! read more

One word: DELICIOUS! I came here for lunch with some peers from work back in September. At first, I was a little reluctant, as I swore I had already tried the best Thai food in the Chicago-land area. Turns out I was wrong. Bambu exceeded all expectations! Their eggrolls are phenomenal and the chicken pad-thai is definitely one of my favorites. Thank you, Bambu! read more

I've been coming here for half of my life, absolutely the best Thai food in town. I don't even live in Elmhurst anymore and I still come to town to pick up Togo orders. read more

We have been going to Bambu Thai for about five years now. The food is very good and the prices are right. Service is alright (not particularly snappy) and for dining in the atmosphere is decent; you can only do so much with a strip mall location. Of course carry-out is a great option as well. The Pad Woon Sen Chicken (though I opt to substitute tofu) is my favorite dish there, packing a lot of flavor into a seemingly simple dish. [Where can you get those skinny clear noodles for at-home use?!] The Tom Yum and Tom Ka soups are wonderful pick-me-ups for those who like a bit of heat. The sticky rice with mango dessert is a great sweet way to wrap up a meal when it is in-season. Variety, quality and value. If you want Thai, you cannot go wrong with Bambu. read more

Bland, bland, bland! The pad Thai had zero flavor. Ordered it spicy and had zero heat. They cut up big chicks of cabbage in strips and mixed it with the 3-4 bean sprouts they provided. Also ordered crab rangoons which tasted like donut balls. Couldn't taste the cream cheese or the crab. I'm shocked this joint is 3.5 stars. Maybe because they make up for it with huge portions. And I mean HUGE. I'd pass and go to another joint if I were you. read more

Good food fast service, friendly staff. I had the Pad Thai it was deliiiiish! It was my second time there, I'll def go back. I had the Pad See Ew last time that was good too. My boyfriend always drinks the the Sapporo beer ;) read more

Bambu Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois