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Bamboo - Reviews

1441 Polk St, 94164 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
629

Reviews

66.8%

Satisfaction

179

negative

30

neutral

420

positive

What people say about Bamboo

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Oscar P.
Review date: 10/11/2025
10
Delicious Chinese Food, Great Experience!
I was surprised that it didn't have a better rating because the food is delicious. I tried the sweet and sour pork and the rice with several meats, and it was delicious. It has just become my favorite Chinese restaurant.
  • food10
  • sweet and sour pork10
  • rice with several meats10
  • rating3
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Ajaya P.
Review date: 08/14/2025
1
Cold food and rude service
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The staff were rude and dismissive, even assuming I was a delivery driver when I arrived to pick up my order. To top it off, the food was cold as soon as I received it. It was one of the worst service experiences I've had.
  • staff1
  • food1
  • service1
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
prakash O.
Review date: 08/14/2025
2
Worst Service, Very Slow
My experience at the restaurant was very poor due to the worst customer service. The services were too slow, and I believe they should consider hiring new employees.
  • customer service1
  • services1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
A.D.A V. P.
Review date: 08/04/2025
9
Great Food, Friendly Service, Good Value
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The food was very good, complemented by friendly servers. We also appreciated the generous complimentary dishes. The prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity received, making it a place I would definitely recommend.
  • food9
  • servers9
  • complimentary dishes8
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Nicole U.
Review date: 08/04/2025
9
Fun Dinner with Karaoke!
I came hungry and was satisfied and satiated by the end of the night. The karaoke was a hit! It's a great place to have a fun dinner with friends ❤️.
  • satisfaction9
  • karaoke10
  • fun dinner9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Delivery
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Lyle S.
Review date: 08/02/2025
1
Sick after delivery from Bamboo
My regular neighborhood Chinese restaurant is closed for a few weeks, so I ordered delivery from Bamboo last night. Unfortunately, I’ve been sick all day today, and I rarely get sick from food. This experience was quite negative, as I suspect the food from Bamboo caused my illness.
  • food1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Timothy H.
Review date: 07/11/2025
8
New Favorite Chinese Spot!
This is one of my new favorite Chinese food spots! The lunch special is an excellent value. I enjoyed the salt and pepper fish and eggplant with tofu over brown rice, which came with soup and an egg roll. The service was better than most other restaurants in the city I’ve been to. I’ll definitely be back. I liked that there were a few vegetarian options, but I wish there were more vegetable with tofu options!
  • lunch special9
  • salt and pepper fish8
  • eggplant with tofu8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Aviela W.
Review date: 07/03/2025
9
Amazing Vegetarian Options and Community Spirit!
My experience at this restaurant was amazing! I tried the spicy basil fried eggplant and tofu with plum sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place for vegetarians, as they have a large vegetarian selection on the menu. The service was also excellent; the server and owner were really nice. It's wonderful that they also give back to the community 💙.
  • spicy basil fried eggplant and tofu with plum sauce10
  • vegetarians10
  • large vegetarian selection10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Anna H.
Review date: 06/06/2025
10
Amazing Food and Service at Bamboo!
My husband and I visited Bamboo last month based on Google reviews and were absolutely delighted with our experience! The owner was incredibly kind, and the playlists created a great atmosphere. The food was simply amazing! We enjoyed two dinners there; my husband still raves about their orange chicken, and I dream about the crispy honey walnut chicken. The owner's recommendation of the Chicken with Basil in Plum Sauce was a pleasant surprise and might be my new favorite Asian dish. Bamboo is now at the top of our SF recommendations!
  • owner10
  • playlists8
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Takeout
Tianhao X.
Review date: 05/15/2025
2
Disappointing Teriyaki Beef Takeout
My experience with the teriyaki beef takeout was disappointing. The food was not as depicted in the picture. There was too much teriyaki sauce, and the cut beef steaks were swimming in it. Overall, the taste was not great.
  • teriyaki beef takeout2
  • teriyaki sauce2
  • cut beef steaks2

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