The chicken satay was pretty weird .. rubbery is the best way to describe it. It was hard to cut into or tear apart w just a fork. The peanut sauce wasn't the worst I've ever had but it was more thick than I'm used to. The noodles in the chicken lard nar were cooked crispy - which I love! so that was great, but not everyone likes it that way or expects it to come that way. The chicken had the same weird chewy consistency as that of the satay. The "sauce" was more like broth or soup and less like gravy. Also, it came out scalding hot! And remained so for a good 5 minutes at least. Lastly, and most disappointingly, the Thai iced coffee .. super gross. Not nearly enough milk/creamer and the coffee tasted very bitter, like old coffee. Hindsight thought: the chicken satay and chicken in the lard nar looked and tasted like chicken thats been cooked already but then left laying around and then later reheated/microwaved. read more

The food is always delicious! Reasonably priced wine at $20 per bottle. I had the red curry (first one on the menu) with chicken and my friend enjoyed the pineapple curry. the dishes had just enough heat but not too much. read more

YUM! Had dinner here tonight and boy was I impressed. After reading the other reviews, I had a few reservations about eating in the restaurant vs take out. However, as it was a Monday night I decided to chance it. We arrived around 7 and there were a few tables, and lots of take out, however, our waitress was super fast and friendly. We got our apps in just a few minutes and we were able to enjoy all of them before our dinners came out. The pot stickers were awesome, coconut shrimp tasty, the rangoons good, the sauces super yummy. My main course was some of the best pad si-ew I have had, and my girlfriends chicken with rice noodles were extremely tasty. Finish that off with some Thai Ice tea, and you have some happy campers going home to watch Season premiers.... read more

Portions are very large so you do get a lot of bang for your buck. I am a big fan of the crab rangoons with the homemade sauce. They were excellent. My go-to meal at any Thai restaurant is pad thai with tofu, hold the sprouts. The tofu and noodles were cooked well but as far as flavor goes, I wish it had a little more. The whole thing tasted bland to me. The staff was very nice, always on top of water refills, and got out food out quickly. So that's a plus. As far as thai goes, it isn't my favorite but worth it if you need a fix. read more

Their crab rangoon isn't very good. I get annoyed by Thai places with crab rangoon that seems from a box. The Chicken basil I ordered medium. It was good. Though the chicken was a bit rubbery and the veggies not cooked down enough and they were not finely chopped. read more

The best Thai food around and and I've tried most of them City and Burbs. Easily the best Tom Yum I've ever had. The shrimp were so fresh they could have been swimming around just minutes before. Another one of my favorites is the duck in red curry. Also good: ground chicken salad in spicy lime dressing, eggplant salad, pad see ew. I've sent tons of friends here and they all just rave about the quality of the food, including some who've actually been to Thailand. Nice decor too (for a small strip mall place) It's run by two sisters who obviously care a lot about the quality. Just 3 minutes from Oak Brook Mall. . . do yourself a favor and skip that crappy place in the mall and come here instead. read more

We started with the shrimp rolls as appetizers. They were fantastic so we got very excited. The Tom Yum soup was good but the only seafood they had was shrimp. My husband ordered the Curry Duck with pineapples and he felt the curry overpowered the duck. I had the basil chicken which was very good. Overall the place was good not great. read more

My favorite Thai place. I have never had a bad dish from here, and I try to order something new every other time. The ambiance is surprisingly awesome for such an unassuming strip mall restaurant and the staff is always polite. read more

Very good food here. Very flavorful and good service. Order is always right and ready on time.

I ate in and it was ok, found the boats they serve some of the dishes in kinda of strange and awkward. Food was ok, but nothing to rush out for. read more

I have been going here for 5 years and have been here maybe 15 times total. I would say the food is okay (nothing special but it isn't bad). The big thing is that I would not recommend this place for large groups. Over and over again if there are maybe 10 of us by the time the last person gets their food the first person will already have finished. read more

This place is the bomb! Definitely the best Thai in Elmhurst! They give excellent portions with the Pad Thai because my wife and I can split one to go and both be full. read more

This the best Thai food I've eaten in Chicago land area. The Yellow curry in this place is simply delicious. I'm NOT a fan of sweet potatoes, but in their curry they taste amazing. The restaurant has a very homely feel to it. The Ginger tea is strong and really heart warming. My top 4 favorite things to order here with family are: Yellow curry, Spicy Basil fried rice, Ginger tea, Green curry. For sure order the Yellow curry! You won't be disappointed. read more

This is my go-to Thai place in Elmhurst. I love the panang noodle chicken. It is the perfect blend of a creamy coconut curry over crispy wide rice noodles with a hint of heat. You can also choose how hot you want it. The portions are huge. I required 2 takeaway containers one time to take extra pad si-ew home! The sticky rice portion is for at least 3 people and is a delicious decadent dessert. I've never had a bad meal here. Other items I consistently order because they are delicious include: pad si-ew beef, spring rolls, fried tofu, pad woon sen and tom ka soup. read more

It was OK at best. Hate to say this out loud and about a thai restaurant but the food was bland. Tom Yum was a bit boring and Pad thai just didn't knock it out of the ball park. The food wasn't horrible and I'd be back if convenient but if I was really in the mood for Thai, I'd find a new place first. read more

I am astounded by the unprofessionalism of this establishment. My family and I were looking forward to a relaxing evening of take out thai food. Sadly, we had anything but that! After taking our order incorrectly for Panang Noodle Chicken (they heard just Panang Chicken) we asked if we would please pick up the noodles. The person we spoke to said that it was their mistake and that they had given us rice. We said that was fine but can we please pick up noodles and specifically asked if it we would not be charged. However, they did charge us and made us feel that it was our mistake! They were cheap and said that because they gave us rice (which we didn't eat) we would now have to pay for the noodles. How silly! The owner was also EXTREMELY rude! I am very sad to say that this restaurant has lost our business. read more

Got the chicken pad thai. It was so bland and the chicken tasted like it was cooked in oil that had been previously burnt.

I've only eaten at Bambu Thai once. It had all the makings to be great, but didn't quite get there. I love it spicy but I know that Thai spicy can melt your esophagus and innards so when their options are mild, medium, hot... I asked for between medium and hot. Had I know, I would have ordered it extra hot. Each dish had great flavor but it lacked that little extra pizzazz that spices offer. The service was so so. If I'm in the area I will definitely try it again. read more

I really like this place. I go for lunch all the time and it is hard to find a solid thai restaurant in the burbs. It is consistently good and I love their penang chicken dish. I have never had anything bad and recommend it alot to others and they always come back impressed. Living in the city gives me a ton of options, and other thai restaurants in this area I have tried were not good. I would say this a city thai restaurant hidden in a strip mall in the burbs! read more

Dishes served in fun Thai boats which is really a nice touch. Fairly priced lunch specials but make sure you have time because there's only one waitress. Prepare to be ignored for a good 5 to 10 minutes after you're seated. Chicken can be a little overdone sometimes but overall a good meal. Lot's of generous fresh veggies accompany meals. read more

Great thai place. Solid menu.

It's hard to find good Thai food in the area. The Pad see ewe is really good. The portions are pretty big and it's a good place to share in order to try different entrees. Prices are decent, maybe a little pricey, but the food makes up for that. It's tucked away behind a gas station next to other businesses, but the inside is pleasantly nice. A good place for families and couples. During lunch, it is semi busy but one can be seated right away. During dinner, they are usually very busy, and it is hard to order out...so call ahead. read more

Ordered Food to Go...Agree with Dana this is a solid Thai restaurant. Food was nice and hot, generous portions, and they took time to wrap everything so the soups and sauces wouldn't spill. Will return for a dinner. Would recommend to anyone in Oak Brook Terrace for lunch not to far away. read more

Yummy food. Fast service. We usually get takeout. Love the crab rangoon. My kids fav is the sesame chicken. Everything I've tried has been delicious. read more

My favorite Thai place in Elmhurst (and the surrounding area)! I have yet to be disappointed. I almost always order a noodle dish (Pad Lard Nar) and I can't get enough. Huge portions, good flavor. I've never had any issues eating in or taking out- my food is always accurate and served promptly. Staff are polite, I can't complain! Way better than Nathan's Noodles, which is down the street from me- I'll happily drive across town to get food from Bambu Thai. read more

Always have loved the Pad Thai Chicken. Especially the noodles. Tonite I get spaghetti noodles and I call back cause it's way worse than the normal ones. And "Chu"? Says THATS THE BOODLES SUPPLIER GIVE US NOW". I say well let me know cause the taste is different. He says "YOU FIRST ONE COMPLAIN". In a loud voice. Horrible attitude. Ask him for the owner he says "I JUST WORK HERE U CALL LATER I DONT KNOW" I'm done w this place! read more

Three star joint if you're ordering carry out and live in the Elmhurst area. Have never dined in. Food is decent, won't be blown away by the melding of flavors but will be satisfied by what is there and the portion size. read more

Always get carry-out here. Place is very good!! Their veggie eggrolls are amazing! The coconut soup is my favorite! Excellent! The Satay is very good as well as their peanut sauce. We have never been disappointed. Price a fair. Just a small place that has amazing food! read more

We stopped in on our way through the area. We were only customers at 6 pm on a Saturday. Lots of take out. Food was ok. Not great. Not much taste in pad Thai. Soup was good. read more

This place is amazing! My husband and I have tried close to 20 Thai places in the Chicago area and this place is our number 2. Their prices are a dollar or two above normal but that's ok because the portions are huge. Get at least two things and split. The food is excellent too, but the crab rangoon is skimpy on the stuffing. You can't go wrong with this place. The only complaint was some dry pad Thai one night but that's only happened once in the 2 years we've been going there. read more

Bambu is hands down one of the best Thai food places in the Chicago suburbs. I have tried several and nothing quite matches up to the quality of food that Bambu gives. Usually when I go I get the Basil Chicken and Rama Chicken with their fried rice. Even if you don't manage to finish everything these items make for great left overs the next day. The owners are very nice people and have been running this place for the longest time. The only downside to is that during peak hours be aware that their service tends to run a little slow. Stick to ordering take out! However, overall this place has the best quality Thai food around. read more

Every Wednesday my boss and I get take out from Bambi Thai because it's more authentic than most Thai restaurants. I've ordered so many dishes that have been good, no complaints. They offer gluten free options too which is why my boss goes there. Also, my favorite dish is there Thai Fried Rice with Chicken. read more

Bambu Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

We had been looking for a good Thai place in our area and we hit the jackpot when we found Bambu! The service was fast and friendly and the food was great! I had the Pad Thai ( Chicken ) and it came out in a huge boat! I loved the way it was served. The portions were enough to split for 2 or have lunch for the next day and the prices were more then reasonable. read more

Its really yummy and they give u lots. Im well traveled and very picky,same with my two friends here and we all love it

Just try it, its the best Thai in town. Their chicken is amazing, the portions are large, and its relatively cheap.

My family and I have been eating at Bambu Thai for about 8 years now. We have never been disappointed. I have had many of their dishes and, again, never been disappointed. They do a great Pad Thai and Pad Si-ew. The Sweet & Sour Chicken is great, and the chicken is not deep-fried, which is a real plus. Personal favorites are Cashew Chicken, Broccoli with chicken (includes more great vegetables than just broccoli!), and Panang Curry as well as Red Curry. This placed is tucked away and we've noticed even long-time residents aren't always aware of it. We've introduced a number of people to the place and everyone has raved, even city snobs who are used to suburb Thai places being less than stellar. Lunch-time can be very busy. Dinner-time is quieter with most folks doing take out, which means you can have a quiet meal with only you and a couple other people in the place. The servers/owners are wonderful too. There are probably a half dozen Thai places within 10 minutes or so of this spot in Elmhurst. I've been to all of them and Bambu Thai continues to top my list, and the list of my wife and kids. Out of state relatives often insist on a meal from Bambu Thai when they're in town too! read more

Best pad Thai in the area. The Thai iced tea is something everyone should try. My sister loves the curry dishes. Nice and clean, great service and great prices. read more

Just picked up a takeout order for the first time from here. I'm no Thai food expert, but I've eaten at probably 8-10 Thai places and this place definitely has some good food! Fast and friendly takeout. I'll definitely be coming here more often read more

Let me start by saying, I'm addicted to Massaman Curry. Since relocating to the Chicago area in April, I've been searching for a decent Thai place. Unfortunately, this isn't it. I visited Bambu Thai last week, having lunch around 1:30pm. The place wasn't crowded, only 3-4 other tables occupied. I ordered the Chicken Massaman Curry, no onions. When my meal came, it had red and green bell peppers in it. I didn't remember that when reading the menu description, but ate it anyway. When the waitress left the bill on the table, I noticed it said "Yellow Curry", so she had written my order down wrong. Hmmm...okay food, but not what I wanted, so kind of annoying. I decided to order the Massaman Curry to go and share with my husband that evening. It wasn't very good either. Even though I ordered it spicy, it barely had any heat to it. I don't expect to eat here again. read more

Solid Thai. Can be a little oily sometimes, but if you ask for less they will accommodate.