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    3.9 (67 reviews)
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    Josephine M.

    A friend and I went to Bambu together after they very kindly extended an invitation to me to come in for a tasting . We got to try Pandan Waffle, Bambu Favourite Che, Mango Dazzle Smoothie, and Taro Lover Che.  Pandan Waffle: Out of this world! The waffle was still piping hot when we ate it. Crispy on the outside and chewy like mochi on the inside. This waffle was incredible. I've never had a waffle like this before. An absolute "must try!" Bambu Favourite: No wonder it's called Bambu "Favourite". It really was my favourite! It was right up there with the Fruit Addict Che that I had ordered on a previous visit to @bambuvancouver , and which I had absolutely fallen in love with. Just like the Fruit Addict, I found that the combination of the ice with coconut milk and all the toppings made it a super tasty and refreshing dessert.  Mango Dazzle: Initially, we made the mistake of scooping from the top and eating this with our spoons, like it was ice cream. It wasn't very flavorful when we ate it that way. When we stirred it up and then drank it, the mango flavor really popped out at us and we were "dazzled" by it! Also loved the mango mochi ice cream they put on top of it.  Taro Lover: Yummy. If I wasn't already a lover of Taro, I was after I had this drink. However, we were feeling full already after having eaten Pandan waffle, Bambu Favourite, and the Mango Dazzle. Plus, taro is a starchy food so this drink was quite thick and heavy, which made it hard to stomach when we were feeling so full already. Should have maybe started with this one and ended with the lighter & more refreshing Bambu Favourite. (6 stars if they would only open another store closer to where I live! ) Service: Excellent Parking: Free parking lot, shared with other businesses in the same plaza Location: On Kingsway, halfway between Metrotown and Vancouver Thank you Bambu for an extraordinary evening filled with sensational flavours and textures that were an absolute delight to the senses! Special thanks to Danielle K. for joining me in this experience. I look forward to making more discoveries in the future with you!

    Ube ice latte and Bambu special
    Justin K.

    Little gem tucked in a corner of Kingsway and Glen, you can expect a pleasant taste of Vietnam. They serve tons of options ranging from bubble tea, smoothies and their signature chè dessert drinks. As we came during the heat wave, having something cold and refreshing was a must and I heard great things about this place so I had to check them out. As they ran out of the pandan waffle we decided to go with their ube ice latte and bambu special. Unfortunately they don't have AC so we waited inside our vehicle until the drinks were made. The ube mixed with the viet coffee was a little sweeter than I would like but I would go back to try out their other flavors. Not really a big store so you would have to sit outside if you want to hang out. It's more of a grab n go place. Parking can be hard to find if there are no spots in front. Overall a great place to check out in East Van. I'm sure you won't be left disappointed.

    Pandan waffle
    Jameson B.

    Delicious hands down. The variety of Vietnamese desserts are amazing. They also have boba and other smoothies. Cute little ambiance, with nice decor. The halo halo was great, along with the bambu favorite and fruit lover. The pandan waffle is a must have!! It's the perfect amount of chew and crisp. The service was polite and quick.

    Mangonada (top), Ube Ice Latte (bottom), Avo-coffee (left)
    Aerica W.

    Only take-out currently with COVID-19 restrictions. Drinks might take a while to make as they also get a lot of delivery/take-out orders lined up, but it is worth the wait. My order: Pandan Waffles: highly recommend this! I came back several times just to pick up some waffles. The centre is very chewy (almost like mochi), with a nice crispy shell and a hint of pandan flavour (like coconut). Eat it while its hot for the best texture. Mangonada Smoothie: this is a spicy n' salty sweet drink, flavoured with chamoy sauce. Mix well. Comes with a cute mini straw coated with spices I I think (this straw does not go all the way to the bottom, so make sure you grab a straw from the counter before you leave). Ube Iced Latte: packs a strong caffeine punch (Viet iced coffee), with a smooth ube flavour. Consistency is a bit more viscous due to the ube paste in the drink. Great balance of flavours. Avo-Coffee Smoothie: super thick coffee smoothie, with an avocado aftertaste. Drink it while cold, as the avocado taste can be quite overpowering when the drink warms. Traditional Vietnamese Iced Coffee (not pictured): strong viet coffee with condensed milk. Perfect balance of bitter to sweetness. Great for caffeine addicts like myself.

    Nan V.

    So glad I was able to try Bambu while visiting Vancouver, did not regret! There were so many choices of che, worst case you can add or custom your own desserts. I added durian to mine since where else can you do that? Definitely it's a bit more expensive than a normal Viet desserts but its still worth it. ps. Please expand your locations to Toronto!

    Bambu favourite no. 10
    Kit Yee Y.

    It's an interesting Vietnamese dessert/drink. It's definitely targeting Asian people who like Asian food. The chewy items that have different textures inside the drink made it more interesting. It was quite sweet though and it had a lot of coconut milk so I felt a bit fatty and filling when I drank it.

    Cynthia S.

    Hello my bubble tea loving friends! Grayson and I recently discovered a super awesome new place called Bambu. Bambu is unlike any other bubble tea shop out there because not only do they offer homemade toppings but they also incorporate Vietnamese influences into their menu. As a matter of fact, one of their feature menu items is Che, a traditional Vietnamese dessert. Another thing that sets this place apart are the swing chairs with durian pillows! As I have mentioned earlier, Bambu has a variety of toppings here that are unlike anything I've seen before. They have a bunch of popping pearls to choose from but they also have a lot of jellies. Grayson and I were most intrigued by the red tapioca and egg pudding. We had no idea what either of them were and when we asked about them, the lady who was taking our order gave us samples! Talk about good customer service! Anyway, the egg pudding is made with egg powder and it's similar to mango pudding in texture. The red tapioca is something unique to Bambu and it's not anything like tapioca pearls. It's red and the inside is a little crispy and crunchy. Now I don't mean like a cracker, I mean crisp like biting into a watermelon.

    Selina C.

    This place has bomb authentic Asian drinks and desserts and let me share with you some of my top must tries. * #10 - bambu favourite ($7.50) ~ this is my #1 recommendation when coming here, it's so good and flavourful not to mention all the jellies and coconut milk was bomb mixed together. 10/10. * Vietnamese blended coffee with UBE icecream ~ this was so unique it was a frappe with UBE icecream and it was good. The coffee itself wasn't too sweet but it was a nice pair with the UBE icecream. 8/10. * White viet coffee ~ game changer it was sweet and strong and creamy it was so good. This is on the sweeter side which works well as it's also on the stronger side. I really liked this and I'd definitely get this again. 9.5/10. * UBE iced latte ~ ok this was interesting. It wasn't too sweet and it had a nice flavour of UBE but I wish it was sweeter as it's more on the bitter side. It was stunning though. 5/10. * Combo parfait ($7)~ it was good. It was creamy and rich from the yogurt and the fruits on top tasted so well with the thick yogurt. It had a good sweetness too. 8/10. * Pandan waffle with UBE icecream ($6) ~ gluten free ,and I liked this ALOT it was so chewy and had such a nice crunchy exterior. I really liked the pandan and UBE combination it truly worked so well. This mochi waffle is perfect chewy snack and paired so well with the #10. 10/10. * Overall I really love coming here for their drinks and desserts and they have such a variety for everyone.

    Durian smoothie with pearls; Bambu special
    Kristie W.

    What a gem! Best durian smoothie I've had outside of Vietnam. Rich in durian flavour and not too sweet. Tried the Bambu Che, as well, and although I was unsure about the murky appearance of the drink, it was light and refreshing for a hot summer day. The pandan jelly is deliciously chewy. Looking forward to try their other che flavours.

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    Terisa D.

    Amazing quality and delicious desserts! It's always consistent here at Bambu! I love their taro smoothie and Bambu favorite!

    Natalie W.

    Bright and clean with a large wall menu. They have a variety of teas, fresh fruit smoothies, dessert drinks, and coffee to choose from. The drinks come with two free toppings, and extra ones are 50 cents each. They have some interesting ones like the pandan jelly and the red tapioca. Some of these are even house made. I went with the taro coconut fresh fruit smoothie and my friend had the #4 summer favourite drink. For a regular size, it was super filling. I had a hard time finishing my drink. My friends was more of a slush and had quite a bit going on. I enjoyed mine more just because it was a bit simpler. I really enjoyed the pandan jelly because it was tender and chewy. Overall, I enjoyed my drink and thought it was reasonably priced considering the size and compared to other bubble tea shops. I would return to try some other drinks on their menu.

    Andrew M.

    Finally, a place to get che!!! Omg totally the place you should go to. If you are craving che or cendol, you should totally come here. They got plenty of che choices and even milk tea and halo halo. Do not skip this review!! Like this and spread the words. Cheers!

    Fruit addict
    Kay F.

    We came by Bambu to check out their Vietnamese Che dessert drinks. We got their Fruit Addict drink and would have to say that it would probably be better served in a bowl rather than a cup. We got a straw to go to drink and it ended up being quite a disaster as most of the fruits did not fit through the straw. In the end, it was much easier using a spoon and certainly was much more enjoyable. The drink overall was alright but probably would not get again.

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    Very delicious and authentic Viet desserts. Definitely worth a try! I love that there was so many varieties of Che!

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    Pretty good tea. My friend who is a big connoisseur of bubble tea said that he would go again. They have very nice swings in the shop.

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