Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant
5040 W State Rd 46, Sanford, FL, 32771
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Address :
5040 W State Rd 46
Sanford, FL, 32771 - Phone (407) 321-9015
- Website https://www.bambuplace.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Filipe F.
I try my best not to give first impressions. However this place is the bomb! The service the price and most importantly the food were all outstanding. At first glance on the menu I didn't think I would find many vegetarian dishes. To My surprise the Pho was veggie broth and besides tofu there was veggie meat included. What a surprise, it was very tasty. The service was also very kind and attentive, I will be returning to this place anytime whole in the area. The tea was great and so was the spring rolls.
(5)Tom V.
We wanted to like this place since it's closer to us. Overall, we left unimpressed. Service was good, food not so great. Had the pho and the short ribs. Pho was bland and the short ribs had too many bone shards and the crazy coconut rice and bland dipping sauce is an insult to anybody that enjoys authentic Viet food. Service was the saving grace as the owner was very nice. We'll make sure to go to Mills 50 for Vietnamese food from now on. It's so worth the extra drive.
(3)Anibal O.
After a great review I made and recommended I'm sad to say that the previous owner has left and the new owner has added new dishes but to be honest they are not that good... I tried the pho and it wasn't flavorful and I also went a second time and had the beef short ribs and it was ok but the red rice they serve with a sweet sauce was terrible my Vietnamese friends from out of town did not finish the food cause it was tasteless and the server never even asked why..... It's a sad day cause this place was awesome. I don't recommend them, if you want real good pho go to pho 88 or some other traditional plates then go to ang hung or lac Viet in Orlando.. If you want local but little over priced but decent then go to ipho in lake Mary
(2)Shilley T.
Bambu is a nice small Vietnamese restaurant located on state road 46 in Sanford. I have always been a fan of Vietnamese food, especially Pho. I wanted to try something different so I ordered a bowl of rice vermicelli with spring rolls and mixed veggies. I was able to substitute the pork with chicken. I really enjoyed the dish, the vermicelli didn't have much flavor but once I added the teriyaki sauce it tasted amazing. The chicken was grilled and I liked the added hint of lime with the seasoning. The lunch menu has a lot of options and I will definitely go back and try some more dishes The service was good. Our drink orders came out quick and we probably waited an average of 20 mins for our food. If you are in Sanford or around Lake Mary I encourage you to give Bambu a try for lunch or dinner, you will definitely like it.
(4)Jessica J.
I'm definitely a fan of this lovely restaurant. The food was on point, service was very friendly and helpful and the menu was quite diverse. They also have specials. I had the pho ga, which was made with a delicious broth. It's been a long time since I've had good Vietnamese food and this place hit the spot! Check it out.
(4)Bruce K.
Probably the least expensive (and the best) dinner I had the whole week I was in the Sanford area. I had the summer rolls to start and they were excellent. Very fresh, very tasty. The vermicelli inside was just the right chilled and al dente. Perfectly dipped into the bowl of peanut sauce. And then my bowl of pho ga arrived. If this is the regular size, the large must come with a life ring and a lifeguard because this is a huge bowl of soup! Lots of chicken, lots of broth, lots of noodles. A couple squirts of sriracha gave it the right kick and of course I tore up and added the basil leaves and squeezed the limes into the soup before turning it through. Nice rich broth, super easy to eat with chopsticks and spoon. I left stuffed!
(5)Kapil D.
Unfortunately, I have to retract my amazing review. Bambu has been sold to new ownership and it's over. We ordered the usual beef pho and pork vermicelli...my beef was not edible, pho was water like, and all around bland. My wife's pork was okay but the entire dish was sub part compared to the previous owners. The only thing that was good were the summer rolls. We tired to get our money back and that didn't work, the manager/owner didn't seem to care. Sad, we used to eat here at least 4 times a month.
(1)Soko M.
Pho,beef short ribs,Vietnamese Pancake are my favorite I haven't tried many other dishes yet. I live in Debary. I am so happy to see my favorite foods are are close by that I don't have to go far to Orlando. They work hard to bring out the best they can.
(5)Alex J.
Food was extremely good flavor...just right! I had the grilled pork vermicelli noodles...as always #25 on their menu. But guess what I m gonna try their beef noodles PHO next time. I heard it's very good and also seen everyone else seem like ordering PHO when I was there... Anyways I am happy to find a great little place like this....
(5)Ah-Lawn-Ugh M.
I stumbled upon this place and I had an awesome lunch. I'll definately be coming back. Food is fresh and yum and they are right next to Tim's wine so it's a win win for me!
(5)Kim L.
Small little Vietnamese restaurant off of I-4 in Sanford. No much around. However good Vietnamese food if you live out here and don't want to drive 45 minutes to downtown Orlando. Flavorful broth and good amount of food. And fair prices.
(4)Cosmo W.
What a great find! I love some good Pho, and this place hits the spot! It's in a strup mall, the decor is a bit sterile, but never mind- the food is awesome! We started with Summer Rolls which were great, especially when you put some chili sauce in the peanut sauce! My wife had the Pho bo vien and I had a big bowl of Pho do bien- both were excellent! I see complaints about the service here on Yelp, but our service was great- we were made to feel at home, and were checked on without being overbearing. Now mind you, it was not busy. All in all, this will now become our go-to Vietnamese restaurant, as it's a lot closer than Colonial Drive, where some of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants are located. The food is just as good!
(4)David T.
Pretty good food for a low price. - very friendly service. They answered questions about the menu with enthusiasm. - meals are $7-$10; apps $3-6; drinks $1.5-3. - spring rolls were fresh and hot. - pork and vermicelli was very good, albeit heavy on the noodles. - iced coffee was very good. A French press was brought to my table with condensed milk already in the cup. After the coffee dripped down I mixed and poured into a tall glass with ice- delicious! - not as filling as American dishes, but a nice light lunch for a few bucks.
(4)Faith B.
Amazing food. Excellent portions sizes. Food is seasoned to perfection not just for dine in take out also. I find a lot of restaurants half..a** their take out but not with Bambu. Timely.Great prices. Very friendly and patient staff. Over all good place dine in or take out.
(5)Dave B.
Ok...our 2nd time in...1 week later....still outstanding food. I think the service suffered a little bit tonight. I am going to chalk that up to the busyness. They appear to be slightly under staffed as the become more popular. We will say growing pains. The order was incorrect but easily rectified. The owner (the wife) last time recommended the Vietnamese pancake appetizer which we ordered this time. Wow this thing was like a half a pizza! Oh and it was really good! The owners husband i assume is also the cook came out to apologize for the wait, which in all reality was not bad. They seem to care about the little issues which is good. I did try a rice vermicelli dish tonight as i had the soup last time and again was not disappointed.
(5)K P.
This place has clearly been sold to new owners. The pho was awful- super watery and had a faint pho-like taste. This was one of the few places I liked going out to eat and the owners were so sweet. I won't go again.
(1)Anthony M.
I want to give this place five stars, but the story every single time I come here is... Great food, horrible service. I keep coming occasionally, but only when I know I have enough time to actually eat my meal. Be especially careful during a lunch break.
(3)Adam C.
So they got my order wrong then placed my order last in line instead of doing a refire, so everybody else was done eating by the time I got my food. I won't be going back.
(2)Daniel R.
Bad: the shrimp was not de-veined. They messed up my order. The pork was not sliced well. It was all one piece held together by uncut strands. Sub par service. Good: the food had good flavor. I ordered vermicelli noodle dish w/pork, shrimp, spring roll
(3)Karl B.
It is our first time to visit this place & food was outstanding! The owner was so nice & they have great customer service.. though I find it a bit disorganized when they got busy... but other than that, our whole experience is wonderful. I will recommend this to everyone.. No need to drive to Colonial for a Pho.. Keep it up!
(4)Tim B.
We came here a couple of times a month for the last year. The food was awesome, high quality and an amazing value for the portion. New owners....food is still good but iur usual meals all changed. Kids portion no longer available Fried rice greasy. Chicken breast is now thigh. Noodles all smaller. Spring rolls smaller and not nearly as good.
(3)Mark T.
I have to say my wife and I were blown away by the new owners. The beef short ribs were absolutely delicious and quite a good portion. My wife had the chicken pho and loved it! The broth was great to taste. Highly recommend if you are on this side of town and craving a bite of fresh Vietnamese.
(5)Shaina V.
My brother and I are convinced there is a Vietnamese grandma in Bambu's kitchen. We came here for dinner one weeknight, out on a limb because the last pho place we tried was a total let down (sorry iPho...), so we were understandably weary when we arrived. The Vietnamese beer was super smooth and tasty so we ended up having two each. Good sign. We had one order of summer rolls and one order of spring rolls. The peanut sauce for the summer rolls was quite delicious, very peanut-y and not too sweet. Unlike most places, they serve a chili-spiked duck sauce with the spring rolls instead of fish sauce. I thought I wouldn't like it (call me old fashioned) but boy was I wrong. The spicy duck sauce gave just enough kick to keep things interesting. Next was the ultimate test. My first thought when the pho arrived at our table was that the bowls were smaller than some other places. I put in the usual fixings (sriracha, hoison, and lime) and gave it a good stir. After my first sip I didn't care that the bowl was small; it was SO DELICIOUS and packed with flavor! Actually the portion size was perfect. My brother and I both drank every last drop and were stuffed by the end. I am so happy we found this place. We actually came back the next day for lunch because we were so impressed with the food. I fought the urge to get pho again and instead tried the bun cha gio (rice vermicelli with grilled pork/spring roll and fish sauce) which was just as amazing. The grilled pork was probably the tastiest I have ever had in this dish. We also had cafe su da (Vietnamese coffee) over ice and it was divine. The interior is cozy and relaxing and the owners are oh so friendly. Bambu definitely has my business! I've already told multiple pho-natics about this place and declared it the best pho in Orlando. Go ahead, see for yourself.
(5)SandJ K.
First try, and wasn't sure what to expect given the 5 star and low-star ratings. I'm going with a three. Food was okay, not plentiful...like a pile of lettuce in my dish to make it seem like a lot of food when in reality nearly no meat and a small handful of noodles. Taste was okay but not great. My wife's pho was not as good as we've had, albeit not bad. I'm assuming one of the owners is a chef there, he served a meal and just handed it to me. I'm assuming his wife or other owner is a quasi-hostess/server. When we said we'd never been there before and asked for recommendations it got very little response. Never stopped by to see how we liked it, etc. We had an actual server who was on her first day. She was sweet and tried hard but sure didn't seem to have any real experience. While it's close to home, I don't think I would forgo the drive to Little Vietnam if I was in the mood but it's a clean local place and I might (might) fall back in there for lunch or something. Disappointed having heard it was fantastic...it's just okay.
(3)Jake T.
Back again today for lunch and the same great pho tai was had! The owner waited on me and she is beyond nice. This place is legit...a must try!
(5)Mary S.
I really like their pho here. It is probably the best I've ever had. Their prices are extremely reasonable too. I've eaten here many times & have no complaint whatsoever. Their peanut is also the best I've ever tasted.
(4)Mia P.
Tried Bambu again today, they have upped their game and this place is wonderful! Great service and the food is excellent. Had a rice vermicelli bowl with BBQ pork and a spring roll. It was so good and loaded with meat. Love this place and so happy it's close by.
(5)Lana C.
This place is a lovely little diamond of a restaurant! The owner and his staff are so personable and very eager to please. I am really happy to find a Vietnamese place this far outside Orlando! We started with two orders of summer rolls, which were delicious. The peanut sauce is home made! Plus, I don't eat shrimp so for mine I asked for tofu instead. They happily complied! For our drinks we had hot jasmine tea and a Saigon beer. We also got the "pancake/crepe" appetizer thing that I cannot remember the name of. It's made with coconut milk and we substituted the pork out for tofu. You wrap the whole thing in lettuce and place as much basil as you like in there. It's good. Really enjoyed it. Might just have this as my meal next time. For my meal I picked the cheapest vermicelli option and had them give me tofu as the "meat". It was good. Fresh, fast, really great. The fiancée had shrimp vermicelli which he couldn't stop slurping - he's not very polite but I love him anyway. We were too full for dessert but the red bean ting looked neat. Next time! I'd really recommend coming to this place. The management is so nice and friendly, the owner and the chef both came to talk to us to ask how everything was. Really friendly, welcoming bunch!
(5)SidneyGreenstreet S.
Perhaps the best Vietnamese cuisine in all of Central Florida. Better than any you will find in Chinatown in Orlando. Great cuisine, great service, and great prices.
(5)Jennifer M.
The food was fresh and aesthetically pleasing. We had summer rolls, #22, #25 with side of chicken broth. Restauraunt owner Vince and staff was very good. Intimate setting and great with kids. We had 5 between ages of 4-11 and 6 adults. We purchased wine next door "Tim's" and paid reasonable corkage fee. We definitely had a great time and will be back soon!
(5)Rod H.
Great food and amazing service. My wife and split the app sampler that was good. We also split the beef pho, and pork and spring roll vermicelli. The fish sauce with vermicelli was amazing. I also had vietnamese coffee, where has that been my entire life?
(4)Jennifer C.
Good flavor and get the summer rolls because t he peanut sauce was delicious. The pho both was favor full and filling. Good service, and ice coffee was nicely place
(5)Ann I.
Thanks to my Yelp buddies, I found this new Vietnamese restaurant in Sanford! I was so excited because I had to drive all the way down to Colonial to get Viet food. Came in on a Tuesday, they were super busy, looks like word is getting around. Was sat right away with menus. The menu has a lot of great varieties and offering. I ordered the Bun Thit Nuong and my hubby got the Banh Xeo. Both came out great and tasted even greater! They just opened a few days ago and they are short handed so I understand they are getting their feet wet with a new restaurant but give this place time to get things dialed in and it will be a HIT! So Happy!!!
(4)Dennis W.
Excellent food, friendly Staff and quite authentic. Even shredded pork skin on several entrees. Not my choice, but my wife is Vietnamese and she was impressed with the place.
(5)Shasha T.
We are happy that Bambu has come to Sanford! The pho, boba, spring & summer rolls are as good as any in downtown Orlando, without the 20 minute drive & the search for parking, etc. The staff is super courteous & very helpful, very nice. Prices are reasonable, too. Try the taro boba & the seafood or any pho, you won't miss the drive to downtown. We look forward to trying more items in the near future, & wish Bambu much luck in this location.
(5)Jean Marie F.
I am so excited to finally have a Vietnamese place closer to my house then colonial drive. the viatnamese coffee is super good aa well as their beef pho! staff is all very friendly. apparently, they are pretty new which explains the smaller menu.
(5)Tomi G.
Trying the number 8 this time and Angie is having number 20... Will add to the review after we eat!
(5)Rey C.
Excellent vietnamese grilled pork, one of the best I've tried so far in central Florida. Pho was very good too, but could be better if they cut down a little on the star anise for the broth.
(4)Dee T.
Good food. Pleasantly simple decor. Excellent service. I really enjoyed this restaurant. It's a nice change from the chain restaurants in the area.
(4)B B.
We were passing through Orlando area and stopped at Bambu. Had summer rolls and one of the beef pho's (eye round?). Very solid--fresh, flavorful. Not THE best I've had, but definitely among the legion of top tier contenders. The place was busy, bright & clean. Service was fast and pleasant.
(4)Janet Z.
My first time here, and it was a great experience. The lighting and atmosphere was very inviting. As soon as I walk through the door I noticed the whole place was clean, and smelled delicious. We ordered summer roll for appetizer, I got number 15, rice noodle with rare eye round steak, tripe and tendens. My husband got number 26, sugarcane shrimp with grilled pork served on a bed of vermicelli noodles. needless to say everything was cooked to perfection. this place is every bit as good as the restaurants on colonial. I personally would give bambu a higher rating on the bases of cleanliness. If I really have to nitpick, in the garnish herb plate that came with my pho, they used lemon, I think lime would work better with the pho broth.
(4)David C.
What a find among Orlando's wall-to-wall chain restaurants. The summer rolls (sometimes called spring rolls in other Vietnamese restaurants, but referring to the vermicelli wrapped in rice paper, sometimes with shrimp, and NOT fried!) with two shrimp and good peanut sauce were a fine way to start. I'm a sucker for a bowl of vermicelli with pork or chicken and vegetables. I add sriracha ("Red Rooster"!) and fish sauce, then gobble it down while dotting my shirt with red spots. Bambu's pork rates quite high - good quality and tasty. A special shoutout to the service. The three generations who served me warmed my heart with their sweet attention. Any time I'm back in the area I will definitely be back.
(5)Sarah J.
Bambu is a wonderful restaurant. The restaurant is extremely clean with a lovely ambiance. The staff is so kind and personable. We had the spring rolls, pho and chicken vermicelli and it all tasted amazing. The food had wonderful flavor and everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. I'm so glad this place is in the area as I plan on taking many trips here in the future!
(5)Kyle C.
Awesome food and very helpful and friendly service. This was my first time trying Vietnamese food and they guided me through it. I had the Pho beef soup and the fried wontons. Both were delicious and very fresh. I will be a regular here.
(5)Adam V.
I rarely take the time to actually write anything on yelp. Im lazy. However.. I feel this place deserves my attention and my comments. Me and my partner walked into this place, I was a little skeptical at first. We both ordered some Pho, and instantly fell in love. It was DELISH! We have gone back twice since then... I wish they had a few more options on their menu, but I can understand as a new business to keep it simple. If you are looking for a place to try.. PLEASE TRY HERE!! It was worth it!
(5)Scott B.
I go here at least once a week for the lunch. The service is fast and friendly. The food is awesome. I usually stick with the pho or the rice vermicelli bowl and it hits the spot everytime. The spring and summer rolls are delicious too. This is definitely the best Vietnamese outside of Orlando.
(5)Robert P.
Relaxing environment great food and good prices, Ive been to a lot of "pho" restraints and this one is one of the best (try the Vietnamese coffee.)
(5)MJ C.
Bambu offers the best Pho in Sanford bar none. I consider this the hidden treasure in Seminole County. If I were smart I would not share so I could be guaranteed seating whenever I go, but... that would not be the best thing for Bambu nor for my neighbors :-) Thu, your place is the best. Thank you for your committment to excellence. I will tell everyone I know that your pho will make soup lovers out of the biggest skeptics. Well done!
(5)Melissa H.
Food was 4 stars, Best summer roll and peanut sauce I've found outside downtown Orlando and I've tried it all over the country. I had the chicken and rice vermicelli with veggies. The veggies part was lacking but he food was great. I had just expected to have some veggies with the bowl. The noodles were placed on lettuce with a few shredded carrots. Chicken was very flavorful! I will be back for sure! Customer service could be improved on. They aren't very organized from a wait staff perspective and I often waited several minutes to get my drink refilled. Very nice people though and hopefully will improve.
(4)Pranit P.
My wife loves Pho, we finally tried it here and I'm glad to say it was excellent. The appetizers were tasty as all as the pho. I had a pork and rice dish which was superb. The prices are very reasonable. We will be back!
(5)Kate G.
I love this place. It is as good as anything on Colonial Dr. but is around the corner from my house. The only entrée I have had is Pho. I tried the sampler appetizer tonight. It was small but well fried and tasty.
(5)Kim N.
The beef pho broth is excellent - tastes homemade and almost as good as my mom's pho. I liked the pho broth here more than the other Vietnamese restaurants I have been to in downtown Orlando - Pho Vinh, Pho 88, Vietnam Cuisine, Anh Hong, and Little Saigon. The restaurant is also very clean. I will be back when I'm in this area to try the other dishes. This family-run restaurant has only been open for three months and I'm glad that there is finally a Vietnamese restaurant close to Lake Mary and Sanford areas.
(5)Sarah M.
One of my favorites. I like to eat here once a week if I can fit it in my schedule :) Love that it is family run, food is simple and excellent! Clean and friendly environment. A must to eat at!
(5)Jonathan N.
We need more little places like this in the area. The service was excellent and the food was superb. Will be back soon! Cracked iPhone or iPad? Call (407) 583-4348.
(5)Marty H.
As others have said, it's great to have a quality Viet place here on the north side of town. The menu is limited from what most in the Mills50 area offer, but the quality is high. My wife has been about twice a week since they opened, so she would give it 5 stars.
(4)Wanda S.
The food here is outstanding! It's tasty, fresh, healthy and portions are spot on. The flavor of the food needs no additional flavor as the condiment this restaurant provides are paired perfectly with your food choice. Last, but not least, the staff is friendly, humble, kind and very courteous. In essence, this is a place you should consider when considering a good home cooked Vietnamese adequately price meal!!!! I am looking forward to my next meal!!!!
(5)Samantha W.
Simply the best summer rolls and pho I've found since moving to the area. I get everything, but the snout in my pho (joke) and all the parts are clean and fresh tasting. No essence of "barnyard," you could say. The vegetables accompanying the soup are crisp and flavorful and left nothing to be desired. The wait staff is very courteous as well.
(5)Robert K.
I ordered the summer rolls and the traditional Pho from here last night. It was delicious. My aunt is Vietnamese and this is definitely up there with her traditional cooking. If you are looking for some authentic food and done with the chain restaurants. Check this place out.
(5)Mike D.
Sick of the chains ( Longhorn, Outback etc) we stumbled into Bambu on a chilly Friday night. Our second time here and the food was just as excellent as the first time. Had the chicken noodle soup which went well with the temperature outside. If you love home cooked food with fresh ingredients you will love Bambu! Try it and thank me later. PS the prices are great too!
(5)Nelson B.
Been here twice so far and I have been very pleased each time. Last night I got the pork chop (#33) and it was amazing. The service is very friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable. I really enjoy the background music also.
(5)K M.
Fantastic! My first Vietnamese restaurant trip and I am so glad I went here. Favorite things... Appetizer sampler: All delicious and freshly made, none of that premade frozen stuff here. Summer rolls: Fresh, crunchy, and tasty, with delicious dipping sauce. Flan: Not too sweet, with a perfect thin caramel sauce on top. Vietnamese style iced coffee with condensed milk: Brewed in its own mini coffee press at your table- do not miss out on this coffee! Will be going back to try the giant bowls of pho and to order something with roast pork in it, too. If you have not tried Vietnamese cuisine before, get over to Bambu and enjoy. It's affordable, delicious, filling, and the service is wonderfully quick and polite.
(5)Kathy P.
Food was ok... Nothing special as compared to others in Orlando. Service was good and friendly!
(3)Daren M.
I ate summers rolls from here yesterday, yummy! Today my partner and I stopped in for lunch. He had Com bi cha suon nuong(#31), I had Com chein ga(#34), and we had the Bambu sampler, everything was great! We will be back and it's only 1.4 miles from our neighborhood! I highly recommend this place!!
(5)Rachel F.
This place was awesome ! The service was very nice and extremely polite... I'm from San Diego CA where there are pho places everywhere, most of which I've been to and flavor wise this place may be the very best tasting pho I've eve had ! ... No joke .... The only negatives is that they were out of a few things, the menu was a little small and the service was slightly slow.... They were super busy however and there was only two people there to help so they did a great job all in all, just don't be in a hurry :-)
(5)Bret B.
Nice restaurant n conveniently located near I4. The staff was very attentive. We never waited long for the food or any refills. Nice size portions and very flavorful. I will be back. It nice to find this quality without driving to Colonial Dr.
(4)Adrianne S.
Excellent delicious food and service! We tried a little bit of everything on the menu, as I was with a big group. And it was mind blowing!!!! I love their Vietnamese beer- not too heavy and pairs perfectly with all foods. Service was prompt. Soups were nice and hot! Excellent time. Family owned company with spectacular food choices!
(5)Aubrey S.
Bambu is a bonafide 5 Star restaurant. We stopped in for lunch today and had Rare Beef Pho, Spring Rolls and Bánh xèo. All was just fantastic and compared to other Vietnamese places in the Orlando area, Bambu ranks right at the top. Pricing, service, cleanliness all top notch. Bambu has been open for a year. Their business is growing and no wonder. We will be going back and highly recommend.
(5)M M.
I'm glad Bambu is here. It definitely fills a cultural void. It is small, clean and cozy. Staff and owners are are very welcoming. We had pork summer rolls and Pho. Both were good. Not the best I've had but good enough. I hope the community supports them so they will be around for a long time.
(4)Julia W.
I've heard mixed reviews, and now I understand why. This was my first visit there so I will give it another try. Our service wasn't so hot. The server took our order and then we never saw her again. We had to track someone down every time we needed something. The summer rolls were ok. Kind of chewy and dry. My main dish was once again ok. I didn't like that my shrimp came out with the shell on them in my food. I had to peel them and for some reason there were only two. I did eat it all so it wasn't terrible or anything, but not amazing. I've been going to the same place in downtown Orlando for many years, so this place has big shoes to fill. Being fairly new, it takes time to work out the kinks. I will give it another shot but I wasn't overly impressed. I could see that the owner was happy with his new establishment and I totally understand and appreciate that. I hope they read their reviews so they can make vital improvements in order to keep their doors open permanently. I will go back in the future to give it another shot. Overall, it was ok but I wasn't in love with the food or the service.
(3)Jimmy G.
Having eaten here several times it has quickly become a weekly staple. The service is top notch and the food never fails to impress.
(5)Jeff C.
My partner and I use to go down to colonial for Vietnamese food and we live up here in lake Mary. Now when we have a craving for Vietnamese food we only have to drive 10 min instead of 30 min. And the service was good but we had to remind the waitress to refill our drinks and when she did come back, our sweet tea was so sweet I thought I was going to be diabetic but she changed it out for us and apologized. The food was great and quick.
(4)Jason W.
Two Dishes: Pho Dac Biet This is exactly what Vietnamese Pho suppose to taste like, close to my mother's pho. The broth was amazing! You can taste and smell the star anise, cinnamon. I'm writing this as I am eating it right now. This is how good the pho is. Bun Thit Nuong. The meat was grill just right, very flavorful! Customer Service = Superb! Overall: I'm coming back :)
(5)jason r.
Great local Lake Mary/Sanford Vietnamese food. Restaurant is family owned and they work hard it. The food is great and consistent. The service depends on how busy they are but they do great. If your looking for a change of pace from the local monotony of chain restaurants then this place is awesome. Oh and the Pho is awesome!
(5)Grant C.
Good noodle bowl... I Didnt figure i'd like tripe and tendons, but i do. Excellent friendly service. Reasonable price.
(4)Christopher S.
Great Vet Food! Had the summer rolls and a beef soup. They were very good. My partner had the Rice Vermicelli with fried pork that was delicious ! The service was great and very personal. Will be a favorate
(5)Heather B.
Just went here for our first time and are leaving very happy!! They have great pho which means no more driving to downtown Orlando for us! We each tried a different mix and all were happy! The food was delicious and the employees very friendly! Well definitely return! (hopefully soon!)
(5)Arleen R.
My husband and I were delighted to discover Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant the other evening. We were ushered into a lovely space with light oak finishings and tile floors. The food was amazing...very fresh and tasty. Our rice vermicelli dish was delicious and loaded with wonderful pieces of grilled pork and spring rolls. We were surprised to be given individual espresso makers for our Vietnamese style iced coffee with sweet condensed milk. Prices were very fair and the service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. All in all, a wonderful find in an area mostly without Vietnamese cuisine.
(4)Bill N.
Just had a good visit here, very friendly staff, good food, for those who are seeking some refreshing and authentic Vietnamese food in the Sanford area, make sure you visit Bambu. I tried their beef pho(number 10) and summer roll and also took out the chicken pho and chicken fried rice, with two fried eggs Prices are very reasonable.
(4)Chris C.
Great, fresh food and an awesome atmosphere. Prices are decent, staff is friendly. Bambu is closed Sundays instead of Mondays like many other Vietnamese restaurants around Orlando.
(5)A.J. T.
Excellent Vietnamese food! Pho was great. Service was excellent, very attentive and helpful. Restaurant is very clean. So happy to have a Vietnamese restaurant in area so that I don't have to drive to Colonial for my Pho fix. Highly recommend!
(5)Bob P.
Just had lunch here and the food and service was outstanding. Every bit as good as the restaurants on Colonial Drive. Summer rolls were very good as was the vermicelli bowl with pork and spring roll. Very reasonably priced. A new favorite in Lake Mary area!
(5)Gary P.
Finally, good Vietnamese food nearby! Try the Vietnamese pancake for something a little different. Good food, good service, and good prices - recommended!
(4)Gary B.
Food may be good but walked out after staff seated other patrons that arrived after us. Upon entering lady at counter told us she was busy would be with us in a few. Ok understand that but when others were moved to front that was enough for me. Will return to mills /50 for my pho.
(1)Jay J.
Had lunch here today. Started with the Summer rolls. The homemade Hoisan sauce was a nauseating beige color and boring. Next came an extra large bowl of chicken noodle soup, my standard fare at Vietnamese restaurants. This was about the worst I have ever had. Quite literally it tasted like foul dishwater. Very little salt and no fish or soy sauce at the table to fix it. I asked for fish sauce and received a small bowl of yellow liquid. What!! A good dose of Seeracha hot sauce couldn't even help. The veggie plate to mix with the soup was paltry with a small pile of old bean sprouts and one, I repeat one, paper thin slice of fresh jalapeno. And the extra large bowl was actually smaller than a regular bowl at other establishments. The only high point was the fresh limeonade (yes lime and it was excellent). To top it off the service was slow and inexperienced. Scratch this place off my list. Little Saigon and Pho 88 downtown are light years better than this poor excuse for a Vietnamese eatery.
(1)Shannon S.
The food and the service are both amazing. I went with my family and we all ordered different menu items to see which we would like the best. We all ended up enjoying everything. I personally had Banh xeo the shrimp and meat were perfectly cooked inside the flour crepe. However the highlight of the meal for me was my Vietnamese Style ice coffee. It was drip brewed right in front of me at the table, it was a cup of coffee made fresh just for me.
(4)Tammy A.
I wanted to love this place. We love Vietnamese food and were so happy to have this place open in Sanford, rather than have to drive to ViMi. Sadly, we went tonight and it was awful. After being seated, we waited at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged down the server and asked for drinks. We got them, and then it was another 15 minutes before she finally took our order. We had a small child under 2 with us and she was getting antsy. We order summer rolls for an appetizer, and our entrees at the same time. My husband and Mom received their summer rolls, and while I waited for mine, they were served their entrees. Meanwhile I sat there with nothing to eat or drink (having asked three times for a refill). A man who I presume is the owner came over and I asked him for my food. He totaly shrugged it off and said, "It's been crazy tonight." Nobody ever apologized or showed any sense of urgency to at least refill my drink. Finally I got my appetizer and entree at the same time. The food was below average, I didn't like it. Long after the plates sat finished, we were still ignored. My husband had to go hunt down the owner to pay our bill. Despite the obviously horrible experience, he didn't say one word, just processed our payment. I've never felt more unwelcome. Stay away!
(1)Beth T.
The Pho is yummy. I'm happy it's nearby and I don't have to drive to Colonial anymore. I don't like that it doesn't open until 5 for supper.
(4)Dave M.
Very good family owned vietnamese Restuarant. I've been there twice the first week. The grilled Pork bun is awesome. I enjoyed the summer rolls as well. I will go back fur sure very clean and friendly environment. try number 25
(4)Ron J.
I've been a pho lover for over 10 years and will drive the 25 miles to O-town just for my weekly fix at the few spots that serve the real thing. Over the years, a few places have sprouted up between Sanford and downtown, but regretfully, none have ever been that good. Now finally, I am happy to report, Bambu IS the real deal. Keep in mind, most of the well known downtown restaurants use the North Vietnamese style of pho (thin, clear soup), while Bambu is South Vietnamese (richer, brothier soup). Having said that, I can say officially that Bambu's pho is authentic and absolutely delicious and flavorful. Just the right balance of spice, flavor and richness make it mouth wateringly good. Also, the tai (beef) is more tasty than other places I've eaten, and the bo vien (meatballs) are the best I've had yet. An added bonus: these guys don't use MSG at all - and for someone who is sensitive, you will definitely note the difference. Finally, the staff are super friendly and make you feel like you're in their own kitchen. Try it. You will not regret it.
(5)T. B.
We enjoyed Bambu - both my husband and I ordered the Pho. The meat balls were a little "mystery meat" ish to me. I wish there were multiple types of Pho - you know shrimp, chicken and shrimp combos, but maybe that's not authentic. I don't know. The service was excellent and the owner is very friendly and personable. We will go again!
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