(310) 287-0668
10835 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90034
34.0172
-118.4101
Neighborhoods: Palms, West LA
What People Are Saying About Bamboo Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The restaurant's understated island theme has made it a neighborhood favorite; wicker chairs and a candlelit interior provide a casual, romantic setting. The Latin American-influenced menu features simple starters like salad with sweet Roma tomatoes, Maui onions and fresh mozzarella. Entrees bank on tongue-numbing sauces, and come with white rice, black beans and thick slices of lightly fried plantains. A house favorite is light, Jamaican-style mango chicken drizzled with plump raisins and tart-sweet pineapple. –
10/24/09
SOME good food, but inconsistent and pricey!
by poppycock
This place has a really nice ambiance, and my husband and I had a very nice waitress who didn't act annoyed at all, even though we came in a bit late in the evening (just as the other two tables at the restaurant were finishing). I ordered the mango chicken and it was DELICIOUS. My only complaint was that it was essentially a chicken breast pounded flat with rice, beans and plaintains (which, although delicious, were pretty greasy)-- and it was $15. My husband's pollo milanesa was essentially the same meat-- chicken pounded flat, but then breaded and pan-fried. Didn't have enough sauce, and again, was pretty pricey for what it actually was. I'm not saying not to go there-- it has a good vibe and at least my dish was awesome. Just wish they would bring the prices down a bit...
- Pros: mango chicken
- Cons: a bit too expensive, some dishes better than others
01/09/09
C OCKROACHES!!! and RUDE SERVICE
by rockoutloud
I was there last week and saw huge c ockroaches (citysearch won't let me spell c ock all together, even with a "roa ches" after it, which it won't let me spell either) scurrying across the dining room floor and the bar floor!! GROSS! makes you wonder what is in the actual kitchen.... Also, the waitress was pretty rude. It seemed like she was there just to get her 15 percent and that's it. When we first sat down and she walked up to us this is how she greeted us in a monotone line in one breath in 1.5 seconds flat: "Hello how are you can i get you a margarita?" Although it sounded more like one long word. We're not coming back and I wouldn't advise anyone to go there.
- Pros: waitresses are effecient with their breaths
- Cons: C OCKROACHES!
02/15/08
Bamboo's Food is Great, but Atmosphere is Very Casual
by KatieHillUSC
I was surprised to find that the atmosphere at Bamboo was way more casual than most of the reviews suggested. It has a nice family-owned feel, but the tables and chairs look like cafeteria furniture and the waitress who served us was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. At the same time, it was really private and empty when we went there on a Sunday night, which I liked. It was cozy and quiet with pleasant music, which made for great conversation. We sat inside, the outdoor candle-lit seating may be slightly more formal. The atmosphere made me hesitate at first, but I thought the food was excellent. I would describe the food as Latin American, there are clear Cuban and Brazilian influences. The portions are really large and everything comes with black beans, rice, and fried plantains. We shared everything, it was great. I had a special shrimp and asparagus dish with pineapple salsa and my boyfriend had a bbq style chicken dish that had a sweet, delicious flavor. The prices are beyond reasonable for the amount of food that you get. I don't recommend this place for a first date, it's much too casual. But if you're looking for a place to explore a new kind of cuisine with your significant other for a more casual night out, it's great. It's definitely not the place to start if you're looking for a night out on the town. The service was fast and very kind. I would go back again.
- Pros: authentic, delicious food. fast service, huge portions, great value
- Cons: very casual atmosphere, not very asthetically pleasing
The Details on Bamboo Restaurant
Where to Sit:
Take advantage of a warm evening by requesting a table on the quiet, greenery-trimmed patio.
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