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Very poor food was under cooked, sent it back and left. Shame as previous chef his food was the best. Will never go back as long as the new owners are in charge
Rob C . 2024-07-03
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I ordered Sesame King Prawn Toast and Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice which I found to be VERY expensive at just short of £20. And I don’t think it is value for money like it once was therefore I will not eat there anymore like I used to plus I do not consider the food to be as good as it used to be. Perhaps there maybe new owners
Terry R . 2024-06-14
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Just stunning. Like other reviewers have said, the prawn toast has to be seen to be believed. I paid £18 for a huge starter, huge main special full of meat and egg fried rice and a drink. This place is a hidden gem
Paul D . 2024-04-03
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Excellent tasty food, nice friendly staff, first time we have visited, not sure why!! We will certainly return, a friend told us to try it, glad we did.
mark w . 2024-03-09
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My family have been coming here for many years. I live outside of Bolton now and had not visited since the change of owners - my meal was just as good as it used to be. I do not say lightly as someone of Chinese heritage that this is probably the best Chinese restaurant food I have ever had; portion sizes are great, reasonably priced and a great atmosphere inside - will definitely return many more times.
Tom Yeung Yuen Tai . 2023-10-26
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Brilliant food at this family run cafe, we had the lunch time set menu plus the prawn toast. Never had prawn toast like it, delicious, a must have!!
annewU527WR . 2023-10-13
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Unassuming-looking place with keen prices and very good food. Very good lunchtime deals. They do some authentic Hong Kong dishes and some other English takeaway style dishes. The noodle soups are very good. I especially like roast duck noodle soup with preserved vegetables. Service is efficient and it's a very friendly place. Very good Chinese tea. It can get crowded and the dining room is simple tea-shop-style, and a little bit cramped. Everything else is superb.
Jeremiah Q . 2023-03-29
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Sadly since the old chef has left the food has gone down hill, the food is'nt piping hot anymore, hardly any veg in the meals, just afew carrots and abit of brocolli, smaller portions, everything just seems to have been done on the cheap side and you can really tell especially for us old customers. The meat is nowhere near as good quality and the flavours just are'nt there, will only be a matter of time until people will notice the same. Sadly i will not be going back again
Evelyndos . 2023-02-28
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This is an amazing little cafe in the centre of Bolton. If you are looking for great food and great value, there is no better. The prawn toast is beyond description, as it is in a world of it's own, compared to any I have ever had before I ate here. All the different dishes I have tried, have been delicious, but the King Prawn Curry is my personal favourite. There is a special daily menu with Main(choice of 4 dishes), Dessert(Homemade Cheesecake) and a drink(No Alcohol) for £8.95. Once tried, I guarantee you will return.
Fatmanupnorth . 2023-01-28
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The food in this Chinese cafe is delicious and consistent every time I visit. Large portions at a very reasonable price. Service is good and it's always busy. Be sure to ring up and book beforehand.
bunnygirlBolton . 2023-01-25
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very good food, easy one of the best Chinese takeaways in Bolton. I will 100% be revisiting. ps the prawn toast is class
LJHeyes93 . 2022-01-13
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Birthday takeaway today. Fabulous! We love this place. Lovely staff and amazing, good value food. Despite a 20 minute journey home, the food was still hot. The cheesecake is sublime.....
bakkerl . 2020-12-12
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We have dined in twice and had a takeaway. Great experience welcoming staff , great choice and mouthwatering g food.
Q377HEjeant . 2020-09-30
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Everybody i know says they love the food here and I've been a few times so I would agree however on this occasion the dishes we ordered were covered in too much sauce (they said afterwards I should have asked for sauce separately however dish being chicken in noodles didn't suggest would be so much sauce). Its a small restaurant and they do their best to fit you in. Staff are friendly and you can see they have regulars which is always a good sign. £1.75 for a tiny carton of juice is too steep! Nevertheless I take into account they are known for their authentic cooking and normally I have enjoyed it and my friends swear by it which is why I have still marked 3 stars.
missy_diva . 2020-09-09
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excellent chinese food served in a cafe setting.been 4 times now and always spot on great food and friendly service
mark c . 2020-06-21
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I went on here yesterday to look for a good chinese in Bolton and was impressed by reviews on here - I have to say on visiting the restaurant for lunch today I was very impressed also- brilliant value set menu at £7.95 with delicious large portions with great friendly customer service I will almost certainly be coming here again regular
U8258GYdarrenm . 2020-02-19
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Fast and friendly service, delicious food large servings. Very good. We even got a free slice of cheesecake each.
AandDhappyeaters123 . 2020-02-19
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Popped in last week, lovely little restaurant, food was delicious, staff lovely, handy pop in only a bus ride away.
Lythambythesea1945 . 2019-10-09
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Excellent food, friendly service & good value for money, especially recommend the butterfly prawns & the deep fried wontons
chrislM177UQ . 2019-10-05
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Excellent Chinese Cafe almost next door to the YMCA and almost facing the old GPO. The food is amazing and every bit as good as some Chinese Restaurants in China Town Manchester and Liverpool and the prices are unbelievably reasonable or cheap for what you get. Great place and a credit to to Chef and his Wife
315terryr . 2019-08-12
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Bambu has always had great food, perfectly cooked but we had a takeaway yesterday and it was obviously prepared by a different chef. Both meals were not good and tasted very sweet and were badly prepared. We will eat in the restaurant again to see if it's still the same chef and if it is we wouldn't go back again. It's it great shame if the original chef has left, he was the best.
ppenguin01 . 2019-07-18
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Another visit to this little cafe in a declining part of the city centre. It continues to deliver delicious fresh home made Chinese food. The lunch we had today was just brilliant. Everything is hand made from scratch. There’s no generic Chinese supermarket bought in ingredients here. The dim sums are the best you’ll find anywhere I think. Two course lunch for three people was £37. We ordered some of he more expensive dishes. You can eat here for £8 a head. For the quality of the food that’s exceptional value. Service is now super friendly as well. My favourite place to eat now in Bolton.
Steve_Myers_182 . 2019-04-27
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Bambu is only small, but serves lovely Chinese food. We went for lunch on Saturday and really enjoyed our meals of Pork satay with egg fried rice and a bowl of meat dumplings in noodle soup. both were freshly cooked and delicious. We will be back for more.
FerretLancashire . 2019-04-01
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The quality and quantity of food is exceptional. Add to this, the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, all making for a very pleasant experience.
mikejb22 . 2019-03-20
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Amazing food as usual.always really hot and fresh.the sesame king prawns are a must have.love the atmosphere and the small amount of tables makes for a pleasant eating experience.
aff1 . 2019-03-18
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As a family we absolutely love this place. We always have fantastic food that tastes great, can be very healthy if you want it to be and comes in generous proportions. We love Winnie who works there too! If it ever closed down we’d be gutted as it’s the best Chinese food we have had. Please try the prawn toast - it’s to die for.
bakkerl . 2019-03-16
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Went for a quick lunch in between meetings. Got a table easily. Ten minutes later and the place was completely full. As always, food was served too hot to eat immediately but was very fresh and tasty. A real hidden gem.
Steve_Myers_182 . 2019-01-19
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You can tell how good this place is by the regulars, its like a diners club. You enter as a customer & leave as a friend. Food is just fantastic. Freshly cooked & hot from the wok. Great portions & value for money.
rolyrat123 . 2018-12-11
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It may be humble from the outside, but Bambu is a star. It never fails to deliver absolutely delicious food, the kind you remember and think about later. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
kv2 . 2018-11-21
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A cafe/restaurant with no alcohol, incredibly restricted times of opening, and not, to be fair, a terribly inviting exterior. Inside, all is well and the food is outstanding. In fact, for the price, it comes as close as you can, to the free lunch. No-one likes prawn toast- well here you do, it's absolutely yummy. Spicy Wanton soup excellent. What a wonderful waitress! Overall, brilliant. If I worked in central Bolton I would call in most days for one dish.
hamish m . 2018-09-07
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Walked in and managed to get table for 2. Although small the food is of good quality and I often see people of Chinese origin eating here which is a good sign.
missy_diva . 2018-09-05
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Very small restaurant with a limited number of tables and quite busy and popular so booking in advance is advised.
AlanM1555 . 2018-08-25
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I had heard good reviews about this small but friendly establishment and wasn't disappointed.
missy_diva . 2018-08-01
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The food here is first class! Ingredients are always fresh and the chef cooks to perfection! The noodle soups are fantastic portions filled with a range of vegetables and meat of your choice. They are always more than happy to change something for your preference too. My partner always goes for a weekly special with dessert and drink included, this at great value! And we’ve just discovered they do kids meal deals too which is perfect for our 11 and 8 year old! It may only be small but in a town with limited quality food places this is by far up there at the top!
bethmodder . 2018-05-13
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First time we have sat in having previously only had take out, the waitress was very friendly, the food was lovely and cooked fresh. We had the daily special which was fantastic value for money. We will be coming back soon.
Michael H . 2018-03-06
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The food here is absolutely delicious and I always find myself going back to the special curry with noodles. Mmmm mmm
Hannah M . 2017-11-01
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Been coming here for about 2years food is always great . There is also s daily special which is 6-95 and great value for money. Glad to see the back of the grumpy hostess , making way for pleasant happy new staff . Keep it up
stevesB5185BM . 2017-10-26
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Always busy & even though prices have gone up a little, it's great value for some of the best Chinese food in the North West .
rolyrat123 . 2017-10-11
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It's not the same. The food is the same. It's still brilliant fresh and vibrant. The ambiance is the same it's still 75% tables of Chinese students chattering away loudly. What's changed is now you get a warm welcome, the best table available and friendly and smiling service and not cold stares, brusque instructions and obvious preferential treatment of Chinese speakers.
Steve_Myers_182 . 2017-09-19
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We eat here at last twice a month, always good food and value for money, called last week with a very hungry tummy, we should have checked first to see if it was open, just our luck they was on there hols, but never mind we are going tomorrow can't wait, trouble is it's getting very popular, that's not a criticism, it just shows how good the food is ,
sylviaFarnworth . 2017-08-08
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The only problem is that it's getting busier. The special lunch has gone up to £6:75 but still represents excellent value for money. If you love Chinese food you've gotta try here. Clean & comfortable you soon become a friend.
rolyrat123 . 2017-07-19
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Looks like a working men's café from outside, but is a total gem, inside. Warm welcome, great food. Excellent lunch spot. Loved it. Very reasonably priced
ArmenianJames . 2017-06-13
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La comida es tan caliente y llena de sabor que nunca. Personal ha cambiado un poco y son más felices. Si te pusieron por el servicio, no tiene que preocuparse más. La mejor comida china en GREATER MANCHESTER por asomo.
rolyrat123 . 2017-04-13
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Nos las arreglamos para conseguir una mesa - uff llenos como de costumbre. Tuve los crujientes de pollo con fideos y mi marido tenía curry de ternera con arroz. La mejor comida china que he tenido en mucho tiempo. Taza de té y un pedacito...
Pamela H . 2017-01-28
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He estado comiendo en Bambu por 6 años por lo menos. Es fantástico, saludable, comida china. No creo que china para llevar. . Es embestido con sabor y amor. Las sopas son increíbles. Las tostadas de gambas es la mejor tendrá y opciones son absolutamente deliciosos. Visita para el almuerzo el sábado, pero que a veces es posible que tenga que esperar!
RacheyP87 . 2017-01-17
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This is simply the best Chinese food we have ever tasted, including Manchester's Chinatown and other reputable establishments.Outstanding tastes and full plates. Good value too!
Steven T . 2017-01-15
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Having read the reviews I had travel to Bolton and try Bambu Chinese Cafe. Note cafe, because this is what it is and does not pretend to be anything but a cafe. Notwithstanding this it has a lovely atmosphere and excellent food.As a cafe it only opens lunch to late afternoon.The food is served as individual dishes with rice on one plate. I had king prawn in black bean sauce with fried rice, very delicious, cooked fresh and presented hot.Read some negative comments about staff and service. My experience was good, the lady who served me, I believe the owner, was very pleasant. Can recommend.
acarl51841 . 2016-11-30
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I had not had dim sum type dumplings for a long time and couldnt resist when i saw on the menu - divine. Had chicken satay which was a bit spicy for me (i expected satay to be peanutty, it wasnt). Vegetables in it were beautifully cooked. We didnt eat off the daily special which was really good value - so next time!
Judith W . 2016-11-30
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By far and away our favourite Chinese. Food tastes so fresh. Only disappointment is that it's not open at night so I can't get there as often as I would like!
Richard C . 2016-11-25
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No cloths, tight for space, simple menu, good prices. Cooked to order Chinese food. Great caff. just the place to drop in to for great value lunch. Usually Chinese students eating there.
Stephen L . 2016-10-27
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Love this place. You can tell it's good as alot of Chinese eat here. The menu has lots of choice. They have a special on which usually has three different choices for a good price. I love the king prawn curry.
julieband . 2016-08-23
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And with food as good as this no wonder. Full of flavour & comes to your table piping hot, freshly cooked. Not fine dining, great dining. Can get busy.
rolyrat123 . 2016-06-22
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We visited Manchester for the u20's rugby World Cup.Staying in Bolton we searched Tripadvisor for a Chinese lunch.Please don't ask Siri to direct you cos we walked for miles on sat nav The restaurant is opposite the main post office on Deansgate.It's more of a glorified Take Away but the search for this place is well worth it!!!Fresh and really tasty plus the bill is a bonus being wallet friendlyIt's a must visit from us !!!!!
Jose S . 2016-06-15
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We go here all the time it is the best Chinese we have ever been to, it is more like a cafe than a restaurant as it's quite small and does not open in the evening, the quality of the food is outstanding the king prawns are huge as are the portions. It gets very busy so it's usually best to go late in the afternoon they also do a takeaway service.
436nina . 2016-04-11
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This wasn't a planned event! I had heard about this hidden little gem from a number of people. We were in town to do a bit of shopping and decided to give it a go! and aren't we glad we did. The first signs we were in for a treat was the cafe was full!!!A selection of starters and mains ordered and all delicious, fresh and piping hot!!A real unexpected treat that we will certainly doing again Thank you.
Kazel1963 . 2016-03-12
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A stripped out friendly place with superb food. I don't know how they do it, the food always arrives piping hot. It must be magic because so many other places it's lukewarm. If the staff were french the service would be the best but they are Chinese.They are quite friendly but can appear gruff. The food has put me off China town forever, Full of flavour, great portions & not a bit gloopy. Started to go twice a week. Pity it's not open longer but probably good news to other restaurants. If a dish isn't on the menu,want it hot & spicy just ask they'll try to help.
rolyrat123 . 2016-02-17
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Amazing little place beautiful food staff are a bit rude but I don't mind keep coming back because the food is that good ps I love the cheese cake yum yum
liannedean . 2016-01-22
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I eat at this chinese cafe regularly and have stopped going to other restaurants in Manchester.The reason is simple : I have had some quite salty meals there from too much flavour enhancer (MSG) used in the cooking.The food at Bambu is all freshly cooked (without MSG) by a husband and wife team in a small kitchen , therefore be prepared to wait a while especially if you have ordered starters.It is consistently of high quality because no other cooks are involved.I would recommend the home made roast duck and the various noodle combinations but the special dishes of the day are particularly good value (includes a drink and small dessert).
george y . 2015-11-09
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This is our regular place for top quality Chinese food at reasonable prices. Not many tables, always busy, never disappoints. Who says Chinese food is bland? Try the Special Satay...gorgeous! If you are hungry, try the larger portion - well worth it.In fact, writing about it has got the juices going so we are now on our way there...enjoy!
Steven T . 2015-10-30
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My friend and I went for lunch at Bambu, the staff was very friendly, helpful and gave good / prompt service. The menu had a good variety, reasonably priced, presented well and tasted really good. Bambu had a friendly atmosphere. I had a lovely afternoon and would recommend it, and will be going back in the near future.
David C . 2015-10-16
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Always freshly cooked good quality food. Reasonably priced and well presented. The café is small and often very busy but well worth a wait.
kate r . 2015-07-29
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I've reviewed this place before, but I thought since I can't stop coming back I'd do another one. Really this is fantastic Chinese food, very reasonably priced. It's only a small shop and is getting busier and busier so sometimes I just phone to order a take away to pick up. Got to try the crispy fried chicken from the specials menu
HulmeWolf . 2015-07-27
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A small clean cafe offering quick and tasty food, served hot to the table. I received a decent sized portion for the price which looked delicious and tasted even better that it looked.
MandyR28 . 2015-07-12
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We found this place a few years ago and love it. It's more of a Chinese cafe than a restaurant but it must be a good one as it always attracts the Chinese community to eat there. Don't expect anything too fancy other than great food at a reasonable price.I must be sad but I think of excuses to go to Bolton at dinner time so I can eat here
Andy B . 2015-06-18
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Fantastic - the food is out of this world. Best meal I have had in ages. Only a small place, staff extremely helpful and lovely. I went with a friend last Saturday for lunch and we had the special £6.10 you get a choice of main course. I had the beef satay which was wonderful with rice, and my friend had the chicken with cashew nuts and noodles which she said was yummy. We get a dessert with the special which was passion fruit cheesecake pure heaven and one drink, my friend had a water and I had a tea. Comfortable and small the menu on the wall is in chinese and there were chinese people in always a good sign and the menu on the table is in english. Take aways ok. Lots of choice. Only small though. Drawback we didn't see a loo!
Susan H . 2015-06-17
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Looked busy from outside.Meal price was very cheap under £6 for a main course & drink but on reflection for lunchtime it was on the expensive side.I love noodles, particularly very thin noodles. The staff didn't appear to know differences betwen different noodles. Charged £2.50 for a small portion of prawn crackers. Got the bill incorrect three times. Beef ginger was tender but it was lazy ginger, not fresh slices. Definitely not visiting. Will try next door, a Thai resturant?
CSLMum . 2015-05-28
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Bolton doesn't have much going for it, and this place is definitely one of the highlights. Authentic, tasty and great value for money. Best prawn on toast
HulmeWolf . 2015-05-20
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Ordinarily I wouldn't have thought to eat here but my hubby had been before and encouraged me to give it a try. From the street it looks like an over sized slightly dodgy take away in a rougher end of town but step over the threshold and its buzzing. We actually had to wait for a table at 2pm and there was a constant turnover until they closed at 4pm.We were told that our food would be about 20 mins and were given a few prawn crackers to keep us going, eventually it ended up being 45 mins and the frustrating thing was some girls came in ages after we'd sat down with a huge takeaway order which I could see was taking priority over our food.When it eventually arrived it was very good,the duck in my main "Duck and Charsu" was the best I've ever tasted and the prawns in the crispy won ton were bursting out, clearly hand made.Overall it was good, I would go back but make sure I put more time on the car park next time.
Maxine M . 2015-05-02
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It's been a while since I last reviewed Bambu, so here goes.I have been back on numerous occasions, and have found the standards consistently excellent.I have tried various expensive restaurants in Manchester's China Town, and none of these actually compare, just regarding quality of food. Okay, so Bambu is a cafe, but what it lacks in decor more than makes up in value for money, and more importantly, an authentic Chinese meal.Also, another pleasing aspect is that it is always served piping hot, like previous reviewers point out. Highly recommended!
man_and_scythe . 2015-04-21
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Responded to a personal recommendation (backed up by the strong TA rating).Chicken satay starter was tasty but meat was on the pinkish side.Asked for but couldn't elicit any help in choosing my main course. Bambu Chicken Rice turned out to be tasty but very heavy sauce, which could have been avoided with any helpful response from the waitress.The other waitress/owner was friendlier - but it really grates with me when I see other patrons (and myself) making more effort to be friendly than a member of staff seems willing or able to.Food was worth four stars but the mixed service level dragged the rating down for me.
Foodandkindness . 2015-04-17
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Bolton has a real deficit when it comes to quality Chinese restaurants so luckily there is the Bamboo cafe to bridge that gap.The house special is a delicious sampler of the kind of food you can expect at an equally deliciously low price. There is also a long list of specialist beverages. This is just one of many items to choose from.Been here twice now and have loved it both times. It's all very easy on the purse strings
geckofabulous . 2015-04-14
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Having heard the buzz about Bambu I was excited to finally have the opportunity to eat here. I'm pleased to say that I wasn't disappointed. The food was fresh and extremely tasty, with the portion size being extremely generous. Don't expect fancy surroundings, it's a cafe, but do expect to be treated to a cracking meal that's cracking value for money
Strykerlad . 2015-03-30
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This must be one of the best Chinese restaurants in the country not just the north. I say restaurant but it's more of a cafe, small and compact - seems to add to the authentic feel with the staff rushing around.The star of the show though is the food, I've never had a bad meal. Time after time they deliver on quality and quantity and at around a fiver for a main meal you just can't argue.If you're anywhere near Bolton give it a go, you won't be disappointed.
yeahinabituk . 2015-03-27
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This place really is a little gem! No mass produced waiting around buffet food! Excellent price on the meal deal! Food fresh and enjoyable! Even my 5yr old son ate all his meal! Well worth a try!
Lisker82 . 2015-03-17
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I visit Bambu on several occasions and never fails to impress. The food is authentic and very tasty. Very generous portions also. Would recommend
Gazooooooo . 2015-01-26
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Lovely little Chinese with great menu and also 'specials of the day' Still just under £6 for the 'special' menu which includes prawn crackers, a choice of main course, cheesecake (homemade) and hot or cold drink. Service is quick, food piping hot and consistently excellent. We now go every week and are always made to feel welcome and special - just like their food. Thank you once again to Ping and all the staff at Bambu.
janelledarwen . 2014-12-18
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I've written about Bambu before but as I now go once a week, I thought that it deserves another review. The food here is fantastic, cooked to order and comes to the table red hot. Service is better than most places & certainly better than China Town! Whether you eat of the lunch time specials or go ala carte the portions & flavours are great.
rolyrat123 . 2014-12-01
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I arrived at 12 and got the last free table. By half past there were people queuing! The mix of customers was 50/50 English and Chinese. I ordered the Special Ho-Fun. Char Sui, Beef, Duck, Prawns, AND Tofu stir fried with bean sprouts, fresh ginger, four or five different fresh vegetables,and a pile of rice noodles in a tasty but not strongly flavored sauce so you could taste all the ingredients separately. And they all tasted pretty damn good! The food arrived quickly despite the fact that it was busy and was that fresh out of the wok, it was too hot to eat when first brought to the table. This is a place to eat fantastic Chinese food for a quick lunch, nothing more. It's cramped when busy and there's little in the way of a welcome from the host, though to be fair I really don't think she was in the least rude or offhand with me but she did seem stressed out and there was little in the way of a smile or conversation but I don't really care that much about that. I go for the food not the "restaurant ambiance" One last tip is, don't let the complimentary prawn crackers they serve put you off. They're still a bit curled up round the edges. The rest of the food offering is nothing like that at all. Large Main course, and pot of Chinese tea came to £10 exactly (my dish was one of the more expensive ones you can eat well here for £6-8 per head.)
Steve_Myers_182 . 2014-11-19
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Fantastic price, very small establishment, however dont be fooled the food packs a punch. The food was very very good, plain clean distinguishable flavours, definitely cooked to order. I loved it. My noodle soup was ample, I didnt have dinner after. Its plain its tasty and I am returning here.
Flora M . 2014-11-11
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We come to bambu often as the food is always nice and it comes very quick. Its ideally located right in bolton centre. Ive recommended this place to many friends.
Demi S . 2014-11-06
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The food here is absolutely amazing and conveniently located just opposite the Royal Mail post office. As others have mentioned, their specials are excellent value for money. There's also a wide range of dishes to choose from and I would rank them as one of the better Chinese cafe style restaurants in Greater Manchester. Its a real gem of a place and you'll be hard pressed to find a better eatery for lunch in Bolton!
ImpartialReport . 2014-10-18
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An incredible little gem that is no doubt often underestimated! Fab place, my son loved it and my mums a regular! For the price can't beat the specials and the freshness of the food is fab! I had the mixed veg and mushroom, wasn't too exciting but still lovely! Would definitely recommend!
Lisker82 . 2014-10-14
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This was my second visit and once again great food. I had the special with sweet and sour chicken with noodles, a wonderfull pomeganite cheese cake and a pot of china tea,The price a very good £5.80. The older lady was absent and it was a very nice lunch with very good service. Would recomend it. Give it a try.
Les H . 2014-10-09
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The older lady who works in the restaurant is horrible and rude , they need to get rid of her as the other waitresses are lovely , food is great but atmosphere is not good due to this waitress/manager
Rickky12345 . 2014-09-20
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We have been coming to this cafe for months as we really enjoy the noodle soup me and my partner are a big fans of Asian food. Sadly we feel we feel we can no longer give this business out custom due to the increasingly awful service from the older waitress/ possibly manager at this establishment. She is rude to us every time we come and see it appears to be getting worse with every visit. It makes the atmosphere of what would otherwise be a wonderful cafe miserable. Food is great but the service of this one person is going to drive this business under sadly. Spoken to many other people in the restaurant who feel the same.
Kai_87x . 2014-09-20
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Waitresses either chatting amongst themselves, while senior staff were miserable as hell. I felt like a massive inconvenience which is a shame as the food was excellent. I didn't tip the service as there was none. I was also treated to a bizarre gathering of restaurant staff and a couple that knew them with a child at the end and sides of a single table, with little regard to the space of the customer. I won't be going back although the chef was clearly talented.
Chris B . 2014-09-06
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Love the food in this little place but the service is terrible. If your food is not slammed on the table your lucky. That said, the chefs are excellent and the food lovely. Only visit if you don't mind bad service and being barked at.
Salford A . 2014-08-22
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I love this place. I ordered the king prawn special curry and it was delicious. The food doesn't take long to arrive. Some of the staff are lovely and smile but one lady doesn't seem to do this. She makes you feel like you are a burden. I left a tip and it was a quick thanks no smile which i found rude. I will be back to order more delicious curry's mmmmm.
julieband . 2014-08-06
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Small gem go early or after lunch period,only has a few tables. The roast duck and char sui pork are amazing,excellent won ton noodles. They have nice home made cheese cake desert.
Anne W . 2014-07-05
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This place is amazing. It is small and very 'hole in the wall' , but the quality of food and the dishes they create are spectacular. We will be returning every chance we get.
kv2 . 2014-06-18
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Called in for lunch, A good choice of specials, tea or coffee and desert for £5.80p.Food was very good, I had chicken in black bean sauce it was fresh, hot, and wholesome. Service was prompt. I felt that the head waitress would benefit from a smilling course, otherwise exellent.Will return.
Les H . 2014-05-23
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I've eaten here a few times and never been anything other than delighted with the quality of the food. Every dish is prepared freshly to order.(with one exception I think, see below) Ingredients are very obviously the freshest, the flavors are delicious and judging by the number of Chinese customers in the place, authentic. Portions sizes range from large for the stir fried dishes to enormous for the noodle soup based dishes.This is a lunchtime cafe. They close late afternoon I believe and there's no alcohol licence. Neither of these is a problem for me as I visit when I'm in town for business during the day. There are two reasons why this place didn't get 5 stars from me, both are minor. There is one member of staff who gives the impression that she would rather the place be exclusive to Chinese customers. Never rude nor discourteous just cold and businesslike, no smiles or conversation making you feel ever so slightly unwelcome. This might not even be intentional just a cultural or language issue but it is noticeable. Other staff are welcoming and friendly. Secondly the prawn crackers they serve as complimentary appetizers are often tough, chewy and oily. However both of these issues should be overlooked because as I said they are minor drawbacks and the rest of the food offering is really great.
Steve_Myers_182 . 2014-05-21
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Popped in here early before the lunchtime rush. Service prompt and waiter very friendly. Stuffed chicken legs and gyozu for starters followed by chicken stir fry and chilli king prawn. Free prawn crackers while waiting a nice touch. Meals both piping hot, portions on the large side, although a small size is offered. All the food was lovely . The café also offers a daily special for less than £6, main course , drink and sweet. Paid bill and shocked at how cheap. Two After Eight type mints given on payment. I know this place gets very busy and with the standard of food and keen pricing I can see why. A must for a casual lunchtime snack.
davsal78 . 2014-05-15
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I tried Bambu for the first time last week and was delighted with what I found! If you are looking for a chic, glamorous venue ,forget it. This is in effect a Chinese cafe, free of alcohol and pretension. The food is good,piping hot,fresh and judging by the majority of the customers ,authentic. I was bewitched and impressed by several oriental babies who were with their parents and the trouble tIhe hard working staff went to to keep the little ones happy.If you are looking for a good value, hearty meal in simple surroundings please give this place a try, I don't think you will be dissappointed.
mal L . 2014-05-01
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Had this little oriental café recommended to me and it didn't disappoint. Bolton had been crying out for a good noodle café for ages and the food in here is ace. Freshly cooked, no msg and a great change from the generic Chinese takeaways. Will be back regularly if they keep up this standard..
BoltonTerrier . 2014-04-23
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We go here on a regular basis.. the food is amazing so fresh and excellent value for money..can't understand why they dont open in the evening cause really is fantastic!! So much better than the buffet type places I would recommend this place to anyone who loves chinese!!
kandkkwpn . 2014-02-17
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This is a great place for lunch Mon-Saturday. The children love the wontons and soups and noodles and so do we and we love the price. Jing the owner is lovely. Everything is made with care by her and her husband.
Rachel H . 2014-01-29
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Have been going here for some time and it just gets better and better. Food is first class and the 'specials' change daily. You can get a three course meal plus a drink for under £6 !! Thank you to Ping and all the staff for always making us feel so welcome. Good luck for 2014
janelledarwen . 2014-01-01
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I have been waiting for this place to come on this site. I have not been for a while but i have the special curry. This is a combination of duck, chicken, pork and beef and prawn. Delicious meal and you get plenty too. Great value for money!!
julieband . 2013-11-01
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I am a regular visitor to this establishment, as are many other members of the legal profession who work in the courts locally. I cannot fault the food, it really is excellent. It is extremely fresh, served hot and is fantastic value. It is also served very quickly, great if you have little time. The only thing that lets the place down is the very grumpy head waitress, who is rude beyond belief , unless you are Chinese. At first, I thought that it was only me, but having spoken with other people who have visited, they have also made the same comment. It really is a shame as clearly the chef and other members of staff work very hard to keep this place at a standard which is extremely high. I really cannot fault it other than this waitress, very highly recommended.
Bertiebus1 . 2013-08-09
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