Eastern Bamboo in Darlington

Terrible food, not authentic. plus over priced.

They acted all nice but were actually charging us a lot more than the dishes were worth. Thank God we checked the prices on the menu. When trying to negotiate for the original prices of the dishes, they said we had asked for a custom dish that was exactly the same as the dishes on the menu but were much more expensive. Portions were small and the food tasted horrible. Not recommended at all.

Loved it but wife said like stepping back to 1980s with the decor

Food was outstanding, very friendly staff.

Do not complain at this restaurant as you will be thrown out!!! The spare rib starter 2 of the 5 ribs were inedible, just fat and cartridge not any meat or even bone. We said we weren’t happy with it but would pay half the cost of the starter which we thought was fair. The chef then came out and told us ‘This is how we make the ribs and if you don’t like it you can leave’ We thought it was a joke at first but then he told the waitress to cancel our bill and told us to get out. Absolutely shocking way to treat customers!

Really friendly staff but unfortunately food didn't match service levels. We ordered take it from this restaurant and unfortunately everything was far too salty. My wife and mother in law couldn't finish their food due to the saltiness. It's a shame as the food looked much fresher than most Chinese takeaways.

Very Authentic food very pleased. It is more expensive but worth it.

Went there for family supper. Food was first class but expensive. I suppose you pay top of the range for top of the range but was taken aback. I'll maybe go again though, but will watch out for heavy charges on soft drinks etc.

If I want Cantonese food I find it hard to get food quality where I live. From the first time I went to now, nothing has changed at Eastern bamboo it's still just a cut above most Chinese offerings out there. Try their sweet and sour pork.. don't expect that red sauce you get everywhere else.

Excellent food, good service, a wee gem, will visit again if back in thr area. The hors de ouvres mixed starter was exceptional!

An absolutely wonderful evening. The staff were all so so lovely, as was the food and the tea! 10/10, we will absolutely be back!!

I have been going here for many years and have yet to be disappointed. Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and great food.

Fantastic restaurant. Good food, lovely staff and Wendy so attentive. Very busy as everyone celebrating Chinese new year. Really enjoyed the evening and will be back.

So happy to be going to bamboo tonight. We have missed it so much. Carnt beat Raymond's ribs.x well what can I say the food as beautiful as ever. Place felt clean and safe. Looking forward to our next visit x Another fab meal at bamboo. Never let's us down. Felt very safe. Staff always making sure tables are clean.xxx so sad not to be eating I reastaurant on new years eve but take away was amazing. Thankyou. Stay safe.xxxfantastic takeaway as always. So good to be back. Lovely as always. Another beautiful meal at bamboo. Always consistent.Thankyou for another amazing meal. Never let's us down. Our favourite restaurant.

I travel from York for this food brilliant service love the food lovley staff worth every penny

We have often had takeaways from here, this was the first time I have eaten in the restaurant. Great friendly service, the food tastes even better when served on a plate. Throughly enjoyable evening.

Worst food I've had no taste or spiies,& no chicken curry 😂pricey use to be so good, never go again, ☹️

Great food, and service was excellent but the eye watering price of soft drinks spoiled it for us. Such a pity because the quality and presentation of the food was spot on.

Beautiful duck pancakes and chicken and sweet corn soup

Service was 5*, fantastic, they were so warm and friendly. Food was very well presented, but a bit too salty/greasy for our taste. Complementary fruit was a lovely touch though. Restaurant was also bit dark and disposable tablecloths not very environmental. If they could add more vegetarian options to their menu we would probably go back, simply because they were so polite and welcoming.

Friendly helpful staff fantastic food x

Second time taking away from this restaurant and food is just amazing 😍

What a little gem. The best Chinese by far. Amazing hospitality and food.

Food was very good, quick and friendly service. Parking at the rear of the restaurant- 5*’s

Great food and service, but decor is tired and needs updating.

Great quality good, presented really beautifully but portion sizes could have been slightly bigger. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The restaurant feels quite dated and in need of a makeover.

Really nice food well presented Staff great 👍

Really nice food, though on a bit expensive side

I can’t rate this restaurant highly enough. Been coming here for years and it still impresses. The food is excellent, they have continued to give their customers a fabulous experience and they are so friendly.

We celebrated a birthday the food was amazing the staff so attentive couldn't do more had a lovely evening they decorated the table very special !

Still the best Chinese food in Darlington. Had an immensely enjoyable evening, delicious food and friendly attentive staff. You can't ask for more 😃

been coming here years and the food has always been fantastic takeaway & dine in. Staff are great. A must go!

A quite fantastic meal tonight, first rate service from very friendly and welcoming staff, some great menu options, cooked and presented to the highest standard, the restaurant itself was immaculate and you knew from the moment you walked in it was going to be a good evening, and we weren't disappointed, if you've never tried eating here before get a table booked, you'll not be disappointed.

We booked a table for 8, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Excellent value for money

Fantastic food! Staff so eager to please x lovely authentic restraunt with old fashioned values x

Lovey authentic Chinese food. Brilliant staff, very accommodating and has a very oriental vibes this restaurant. Prices are higher but with the quality of food and service they provide. More than happy I went there to eat. Reminds me of Hong Kong. Will come back there again.

Taste okay, nothing special. Small portion and expensive. Sorry if this is a harsh review. I'm Chinese from China so I can tell that the food quality is not worth the price. Would be better if the price is lower or the food is served in bigger portion. The restaurant is always busy which surprised me 🤔

Got my order incorrect twice, absolutely unbelievable. Never ordering again

Didn't get the chance to eat here although only 1 table was occupied at 6pm we were told they were too busy to accommodate us. Disappointing

Food is delicious and the staff are very friendly.

This restaurant never fails food is simply stunning we had a 6 course banquet meal for 2 which was crispy wan tung,soup,so tip fish, spicy chicken dry fry, crispy fillet if beef in a spicy sauce,which was followed by fruit and tea and coffee all washed down with 6 beers and bottle of prosecco between 2 costing £105 highly recommend this place

Food at this restaurant never fails we had 6 course banquet meal for 2 which was crispy wan tung, soup, wo tip fish, spicy chicken dry fry, crispy fillet beef in a spicy sauce,yung chow fried rice followed by fruit and tea and coffee all washed down with 6 beers and bottle of prosecco costing £105 bargain highly recommend this restaurant

Authentic Chinese dishes, the most authentic Chinese in Darlington for sure. Very big menu lots of unique dishes. Need to eat in to work out what you like as the menu is extremely poor English which means it is hard to work out what you are ordering unless you read Cantonese!

The staff there were so friendly! Food was amazing and we can’t wait to go back

The nicest Chinese in Darlington 100%. The food is absolutely amazing, the staff perfect hosts. There was 10 of us tonight and the waitress didn't forget one of our names. Good cooked to perfection. Sally the owner even surprised us with a cake for my hubbies birthday. Absolutely love this place, can't find one single fault

Very nice food and friendly service

Delicious food, great quality ingredients and excellent service. What's not to like.

I can't believe that in over 30 years of going to Chinese restaurants around the North East (and further afield) that we've never been here, it's so easy to get to on the bus, whereas most others have been a car ride away. We were greeted with a warm welcome, the restaurant itself is quite cosy, relaxing, comfortable and clean, the staff are a nice and friendly bunch, we were allowed all the time we needed between courses, we weren't rushed, and the food was so good that I don't feel that travelling so far to Newcastles China Town is really worth the effort anymore. My only regret is we haven't tried this place sooner. We will be back.

Staff lovely and food always good but desperate for a makeover

Just had a take away and it was delicious, first started going to Eastern Bamboo almost 30 years ago and every single time the food as always been consistently good. 😋😋

Food is expensive, especially the drinks however tastes great.

A lucky find while on a mini break to the Darlington and Durham area. Did a google search for restaurants close to our hotel and picked Eastern Bamboo. The staff were lovely, all covid regulations were in situ. There was a great choice of dishes including plenty of vegetarian for my partner. Service was excellent and the food was delicious, the portions were a good size. Everything was on ground level which was good for me having limited mobility and I was able to park right outside. Don’t be put of by the surroundings as it was just outside the centre on the main road in amongst garages and closed shops.

Best meal for n Darlington. Meal and service fab.

Delicious Chinese food with lots of flavour and great service.

My partner and I are not from Darlington but we had visited before Christmas and got a delicious takeaway from Eastern Bamboo so wanted to come back once it reopened. We went on Monday night for my partner's birthday and received such a lovely warm welcome. My partner ordered duck and I had beef and the food was absolutely delicious! The service is so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble! At the end of the meal they even brought out a birthday cake with candles for my partner - such a fabulous & generous touch! We loved the whole night so a BIG thank you to all of the team at Eastern Bamboo...we will be back ❤️

Very welcoming and friendly service. Good prices and food to die for.

Another great meal for my parents anniversary. They have been coming here for over 30 years, since they were first ‘courting’. They usually go every year for their birthdays and anniversary. This year they’ve missed out going due to shielding but Sally, Raymond and Wendy have not let them down with a great takeaway and a lovely anniversary card. Many thanks 😊

Lovely food, the staff are lovely people, always very welcoming and chatty

Ordered a takeaway as Visiting Darlington...the food was cold,bland and the ribs were just bone! No meat at all,very dried up.The sauce was also cold.On ringing them up we were told there was nothing they could do as we didn't ring them straight back? All went in the bin!...not a way to handle a complaint when spending £30 on substandard food...thank you for your excellent customer service..not!!

One of our favourite restaurants. Super friendly with delicious Chinese dishes that never disappoint. Can't wait for our next visit!

Eastern Bamboo is a fantastic restaurant who has maintained their exceptional high standards during this difficult time. We ordered the banquet for two and the amount would easily have fed three. You definitely get value for money. Very happy customers.

My mum and I went there every Saturday before lockdown and Wendy, Sally and Raymond never failed to deliver excellent food, service and a lovely atmosphere. We are ordering their takeaways at the moment and the food is every bit as good as if we were in the restaurant. This is the best restaurant in Darlington and you must try it - you will not go anywhere else afterwards.

Always great food and service Sally and Raymond are true professionals and have ran their restaurant for many years. We love going there and consider it a bit of a treat

Got takeaway on sat night what can l say say rubbish beef l rather eat spam what a waste of money to much money won't go again

Just ordered a takeaway- we have no leftovers ..always a good sign of an excellent meal. There was such a variety of tastes, the dishes were a little different from the normal Chinese we’ve come to expect. The spring rolls (vegetarian) are always a staple but these were very good, no grease! The vegetarian cashew nut was Superb- the vegetables weren’t mushy and they were cooked al dente. The beef dishes comprised good cuts of meat and the prawn dishes plentiful. Would thoroughly recommend!

Tofu should be pressed to expel the water and cooked slowly to absorb the flavours it is being cooked in... I went in for a takeaway and they cooked the food in five minutes instead of asking us to wait and cooking it properly. As a result it was inedible :( very disappointing

Lovely friendly staff couldn't be more helpful and the food was very nice, definitely recommend.

This restaurant is a long established, family run, hidden gem. I have eaten here several times and they always go above and beyond to make sure I have delicious food. I am Gluten, Dairy and Soya intolerant so they modify some dishes and also do me traditional/other ones not on the main menu. Last night a large group of us went for a banquet. They made a special variation of hot and sour soup without tofu I could eat, gave me iceberg lettuce leaves instead of pancakes for the duck and made most main courses without soy sauce (still tasted fabulous) so I could eat them. They also were very good at pointing out the items I should not eat. Highly recommended.

we went here with friends very impressed, excellent food and service. very friendly staff, recommend

We came with some of the family after we had been to the pantomime. We chose one of the banquet meals which was excellent as usual. We had two members who were gluten free, and everything was explained to them clearly. The staff are knowledgeable about gluten intolerance and happy to explain the menu. In most dishes potato starch is used, so a person with Coeliac disease can be confident of a good choice on the menu. All the food is freshly cooked on the premises.

lovely food and great service, much recommended

Lovely food, very friendly. Sautéed pork is excellent.

Excellent meal and service, as usual at this iconic Darlington Chinese restaurant.

The staff were really lovely and the food was amazing. Did not expect it to be so good as I'm not from Darlington and had never been before. It was well worth the journey.

Very attentive waiting staff. Well presented meals.

Nice staff. Good food and well presented.

Nice place, good food and friendly staff

Great food and vibrant place to enjoy it.

Get through the door and your on a winner. We got here just as they opened on a week day, quite, but very attentive staff. Yummy food, very Cantonese style tastes which I really like. Would expect it to be quite busy on a Friday and Saturday night, as I heard a few tables being booked on the phone.

A must try for all eastern food lovers. Food was outstanding and the staff are some of the nicest people I've been privileged to meet they couldn't do enough to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Give it a try u wont be disappointed.

Visit here regularly and it never fails to deliver. Me my wife and daughters visited tonight for a family get together and wow... the food was incredible, the service was immaculate and the atmosphere was relaxed. A stunning little restaurant..... we Will be back, thank you!!!

amazing food. great service. good prices

Service and the food was excellent, the Girls looked after us. But never saw Raymond. He was to busy cooking.

£26 for two beef chow meins and one portion of s&p chips take away! I would normally have gone somewhere else but I didn't know the area. Very overpriced and the food was average.

Popped in to pick up a takeaway but decided to eat in instead. The restaurant was very busy but the staff were very attentive and apologetic about the wait. We didn’t wait very long and we were brought prawn crackers until our meal arrived. The food was beautiful and piping hot. Would highly recommend Eastern Bamboo for their amazing food and amazing staff. Will not be long before we will ge back.

Great staff the place has a cosy feel to it the food is first class well worth a visit

Recommended by a friend and very pleased we chose to eat here on Saturday evening. Multi-generation family meal. Customer service was perfect, nothing was too much trouble, and the staff handled our disabilities without batting an eyelid. Food was high quality and plentiful.Only negative for our family was the lack of a downstairs toilet.

Nice local restaurant. Good food and good service.

Recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. Best Chinese I’ve had in years! Great customer service and very tasty, non-greasy food. Really enjoyed it, thank you. Will definitely order again and recommend to others

We travel to this place as our go to Chinese. Service is friendly and helpful and food is very tasty, well presented and full of fresh veg!

A great restaurant. Fantastic staff and good food. I would recommend.😘😘😘😘

Excellent meal on Saturday night - fabulous banquet, so much amazing food. Very accommodating to dietary requirements! Thank you for making the evening even more special

Amazing food and very attentive, friendly staff.

Long time since we have been to this place Decoration needs updating Menu very good portion size needs looking at for price Will I go back yes but not in a hurry

Great food, a lovely restaurant and lovely people

Fabulous food in a very friendly atmosphere. Staff very attentive. Can highly recommend. Family owned business.

Excellent service lovely atmosphere lovely people great experience tonight

Had an excellent evening meal in this restaurant. Right from the start, the staff were very attentive and helpful. I was able to order a set meal then add a few extras without adding much cost - great value for money

Very good food, and for the standard reasonably priced if dear by some local levels. Service is a nice balance between fussiness and inattentive. Only drawback is not very accessible for people with reduced mobility. We will return there.

Loved it. Great food, great staff, great time what more could you want