Bamboo Bistro in Corona Del Mar

This restaurant is amazing!I left very happy and very full. The meals are a really decent size and the service was great. Our server Ethan was very helpful and helped me in fulfilling my allergy request for gluten free. The food was full of flavour! I have just returned from Vietnam myself and this was the best Vietnamese meal I have ever had. I highly recommended and look forward to returning in the near future.Shout out to our server Ethan, wonderful service and very attentive and helpful.

Every meal was incredibly flavorful and unique! Service was great and it’s a nice environment. The Filet Mignon Red Curry was so savory and delicious!

We had pho ca, fish soup. It was so good. Not too much noodles, which is how I like it. We also had Bun with lemongrass chicken. OMG, it felt like home. So good. Excellent serviced. We were here around 4:30pm. There was no waiting.

Bamboo Bistro in Newport Beach is a culinary gem with a remarkable history. Founded by Chau Dang Haller, whose family owned the famous Hoa Binh French boulangeries in Nha Trang, Vietnam, this restaurant is a testament to her culinary expertise and passion for healthy dining. As a licensed dietician, Chau has infused her menus with nutritious options that appeal to Newport Beachs health-conscious beachgoers.I recently had the pleasure of trying their Roasted Duck Spring Rolls ($8), and they exceeded all expectations. Tender chunks of savory duck with crispy skin nestled amidst fluffy vermicelli noodles, fresh lettuce, cucumber, and asparagus, all wrapped in pliable rice paper. The presentation and taste were outstanding. Two rolls, sliced in half, were simply not enough to satisfy my craving for more.While Bamboo Bistro offers a variety of spring rolls, including the renowned Ahi Spring Roll ($9), and other delightful options like Roasted Pork Spring Rolls and Grilled Shrimp Spring Rolls, I found the Vegetarian Spring Rolls ($5) to be less exciting in comparison. They contained tofu, noodles, lettuce, and carrots, but they lacked the bold flavors of the other offerings.Its clear that Bamboo Bistro caters to a broader audience, with a menu that draws inspiration from mainstream Asian dishes. While there are nods to Vietnamese cuisine with items like pho and banh xeo, the overall menu reflects a fusion of flavors that appeals to a diverse clientele. Despite this departure from traditional Vietnamese offerings, the quality and creativity of Bamboo Bistros dishes make it a must-visit restaurant in Newport Beach. Chau Dang Hallers culinary heritage shines through in every bite, making this restaurant a delightful culinary destination for both locals and visitors.The restaurant is easily get to which is located right on PCH next to Fashion Island Shopping mall. There are plenty of parkings on the street and underground garage.

Waiting for almost 30 mins to get the seat when the service said wait for 5-10minsWe sat outdoors under the tent due to busy hours, and the table was not flat. Not to mention that the service was pretty awful. The service was careless. Maybe because the service would not come outside as often as indoors.Ordered coconut shrimp, and it wasnt good. The flavor was pretty plain and the ingredients inside werent good.The roll springs were ... interesting. I didnt know how to describe.Overall, I would not recommend.

There is outdoor seating for the nice OC weather. I enjoyed the food, the service is fantastic, if I am close by, I will be returning here

Bit of a long wait, but well worth it! Good sized portions. Everything was really tasty! We had the chicken lettuce wraps, beef curry, house special clay pot, and the seafood bird nest. Everything was well seasoned and fresh

A very popular Thai fare restaurant. Good variety and multiple options from soups, starters to main dishes. Quality and quantity is good too. Their soup, spicy noodles and green curry were really very tasty.

The food was delicious!!!!! The vegetable coconut soup was so good and creamy, with fresh crunchy vegetables. I wasn’t a fan of this version of Pad thai since I’ve had many east coast versions but it was still very tasty! The service was mehh but the quality of food is worth for the price.

The reason for the 3 stars is partly because I had to fight with the flies with our food. The flies were trying to land on our dishes. I had to eat and wave my hand around at the same time. The table next to me had a fly flew into his thai tea and landed on his vegetable for the pho.Their server replaced their tea and replace the vegetable for pho which was good.The second reason is for the pad see ew dish. I have had this dish at various Thai restaurants and the dish is usually dry(not wet with sauces), and not overly sweet. It is different than what I had experienced at other thai restaurants. If you prefer something with more sauce and sweeter, this place might be for you.The egg rolls are crunchy and flavorful. The tofu and vegetables are also very tasty. I think they might have used to the same sauce for both Pad see ew and tofu and vegetables because both dishes taste similar.They do offer the pickled fresh Chilli which is my fave to add a bit salty and spiciness to any dish.Again, my 3-star review is not solely based on the taste of the food, and each person has different likings. I would still recommend Bamboo bistros to anyone who likes their food with sauces and a bit on the sweet side(for those dishes I ordered). My brother-in-law liked the food because he likes everything with lots of sauce and sweet.😆I also understand it is hard to control the flies because the weather is hot. This is my second time visiting. Both time because someone in my party craves their food. I will return with someone if they want to go, and perhaps try their other dishes.I hope I can enjoy my meal fully next time and not needing to catch the flies with my chopsticks like Mr. Miyagi did.🤣