| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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This is a wonderful and cozy vegetarian restaurant. ”
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the atmosphere is warm, comfortable, and relaxed and the music is usually excellent. ”
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The atmosphere is great! ”
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The atmosphere is inviting and relaxed. ”
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The waitress and atmosphere were great. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The desserts are absolutely to die for - excellent cakes (try the Peanut Butter Tandy Cake), delicious non-dairy ice cream and even better milkshakes! ”
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The tofutti chocolate / chocolate chip mint ice creams were great. ”
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My personal favorites include the Soul Chicken and the amazing vegan shakes and deserts they have! ”
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recommend the Collard Green rolls and Codfish cakes with Mango salsa but I saw many dishes pass by and they all look amazing. ”
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The desserts are very good as well, the vegan short cake, raspberry or strawberry were excellent. ”
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enjoyed every part of my meal (and some of hers) from the appetizers to dessert to the wonderful service we received. ”
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Leave room for dessert, their non dairy ice cream and sundaes are amazing. ”
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| food quality |
91.78999900817871% positive |
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The mashed potatoes were COLD & not freshly made. ”
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couldn't believe how tasty and authentic the fish, chicken and shrimp-like veggie dishes were. ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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especially loved the BBQ wings but would reccomend pretty much anything. ”
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Personally, they make some of the best Miso soup I've ever tasted- they load it with vegetables so its more hearty than your average miso soup. ”
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the focus here is soul food, but there are very tasty healthier options available as well. ”
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Good food, very small space ”
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now that i live in new york, i bring all of my visitors to Red Bamboo to experience the delicious cusine, however, DO NOT go when you are on the verge of starvation. ”
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Everything on the menu is delicious and well-catered to the tastes of craving-stricken vegetarians and vegans, or health-conscience meat-eaters. ”
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don't really like doing a lot of the fake meat, but this place is amazing. ”
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It's some of the best and most creative vegetarian food I've ever had. ”
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good food. ”
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Unique meat-replacement dishes ”
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recommend the Collard Green rolls and Codfish cakes with Mango salsa but I saw many dishes pass by and they all look amazing. ”
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Red Bamboo is a reliably yummy place for lunch or dinner -- and they do great platters for events too. ”
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Even my bacon loving boyfriend likes this place! ”
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The desserts are absolutely to die for - excellent cakes (try the Peanut Butter Tandy Cake), delicious non-dairy ice cream and even better milkshakes! ”
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Although the service was probably the worst I've had, I'll go back because as a vegan, good food is hard to find. ”
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The Tandoori Chicken Supreme was AMAZING and just-the-right-amount-of-spicy, and it actually tasted BETTER than chicken. ”
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Awesome vegetarian soul food restaurant with a lengthy and diverse menu. ”
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have loved everything I tried- pork chops (collard greens were fantastic), spiced seitan appetizer, and the creole chicken are my favorites. ”
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The tables are too close together and it's awkward to get up and down without disturbing the folks next to you, but the food is still the best around. ”
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Great food + quality service=success. ”
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My husband and I have travelled far to eat fine meals at Red Bamboo; I also order Red Bamboo food for my office. ”
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Excellent food! ”
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The vegatarian and the vegan in the group both said the food was good. ”
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The food is really great. ”
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everything was delicious ”
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am a meat eater, but this is a great place to brin your vegan friends. ”
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My boyfriend, who's a life time vegetarian, said it was the best food he had in the city. ”
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The food is great though and one of the most inventive vegan/veggie places I have ever been to. ”
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Everything from their sandwiches to the entrees are plated beautifully and their portions will not disappoint. ”
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...gooey egg-shaped 'things' with the worst flavor & texture i've ever had! ”
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Never had a bad dish here. ”
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My steak loving boyfriend loves this place and the first time we went here he thought the crispy soul chicken was really chicken. ”
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However, the food there is superb and well worth the wait. ”
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Easily one of the best restaurants in New York that offer vegan/vegetarian cuisine. ”
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Highly recommended for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! ”
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Great food for everyone ”
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My friends and I love the buffalo wings, bourbon chick and the soul chicken. ”
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Wonderful food, wonderful service! ”
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but the way I see it, it's a great place to take a non-vegetarian to show them what AMAZING vegetarian and vegan food there is out there. ”
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enjoyed every part of my meal (and some of hers) from the appetizers to dessert to the wonderful service we received. ”
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Whenever I'm in the neighborhood, I drop by for a quick snack or a meal or I grab some takeout to enjoy later at home. ”
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good food, seating's a tight squeeze ”
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Its dishes are mostly bad for you (especially anything fried) but they're oh so tasty you won't care. ”
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love vegetarian food (although I am not) and this place has some of the best in all NYC. ”
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They do a great job of making the food accurate(shrimp looks like shrimp, chicken like chicken, etc), and the taste is fantastic! ”
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However, the appetizers I've tried (rolls, calamari, fish fingers) were really delicious. ”
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Small place, great food ”
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For those vegetarians who liked the taste of meat but decided to change for different reasons, this place has some very very good food. ”
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know of no other place where I can get such good MEATLESS soul food from in NYC. ”
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For best results stick to the chicken and pork dishes, the creole soul or parmesan chicken and butterfly soy chops with the collard greens are some of the best veggie dishes I've had. ”
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The staff is really nice, the place is quaint and once again the food rocks. ”
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The food at Red bamboo, generally speaking, is quite good, but not quite top notch. ”
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The food is wonderful and there is a great variety of choices. ”
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the menu looked great, but the food was the biggest disappointment i've had yet! ”
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But to make up for the wait, the food was fabulous. ”
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It's really refreshing for a long term vegetarian from Iowa to be able to eat everything on a menu at restaurant (there are only 2 places where I live that are that way) The food and service was excellent and very efficient. ”
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They come with an absolutely delicious just-spicy-enough dipping sauce, and are a steal at $3.50. ”
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My favorite dish is the collard green rolls. ”
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Soul chicken is good for the hunger and good for soul. ”
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Overall, this place is great for meat eaters and vegetarians alike and definitely a great value (dinner for 4 was $65, and lunch for 2 was $19). ”
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This great restaurant is fairly inexpensive AND it has great food! ”
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Great food here, but be prepared to wait if you go in anytime during the weekend or weeknights. ”
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The vegetarian/vegan cuisine is excellent, the portions plentiful and the price is just right. ”
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The food may be decent but the RUDE customer service (the HOSTESS during the DINNER shift) will turn your evening into a night from hell. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Inventive menu & friendly service! ”
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It's really refreshing for a long term vegetarian from Iowa to be able to eat everything on a menu at restaurant (there are only 2 places where I live that are that way) The food and service was excellent and very efficient. ”
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It's great as a vegeterian to go to a restaurant and be able to order everything on the menu. ”
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The food is wonderful and there is a great variety of choices. ”
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the focus here is soul food, but there are very tasty healthier options available as well. ”
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the menu looked great, but the food was the biggest disappointment i've had yet! ”
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Awesome vegetarian soul food restaurant with a lengthy and diverse menu. ”
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Everything on the menu is delicious and well-catered to the tastes of craving-stricken vegetarians and vegans, or health-conscience meat-eaters. ”
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| overall |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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am a meat eater, but this is a great place to brin your vegan friends. ”
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The staff is really nice, the place is quaint and once again the food rocks. ”
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It's great as a vegeterian to go to a restaurant and be able to order everything on the menu. ”
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One of my best friends is a vegetarian and the Red Bamboo is her favorite place to eat. ”
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This great restaurant is fairly inexpensive AND it has great food! ”
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This is definately not a good place for groups because it seemed that we took up the first half of the restaurant. ”
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but the way I see it, it's a great place to take a non-vegetarian to show them what AMAZING vegetarian and vegan food there is out there. ”
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| return potential |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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Overall everyone enjoyed the experience and said they would go back. ”
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Although the service was probably the worst I've had, I'll go back because as a vegan, good food is hard to find. ”
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While I liked the place, I'd never come back in a weekend night again, and with reservations. ”
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| service |
80.0% positive |
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staff is usually friendly and if there is a wait, it's never *too* long. ”
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Plus the staff is knowledgeable & helpful, so you are guarenteed good service for it's price. ”
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Wonderful food, wonderful service! ”
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The staff is really nice, the place is quaint and once again the food rocks. ”
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can't say the service is always great, and last time I went there was a very rude, ditsy hostess. ”
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Although the service was probably the worst I've had, I'll go back because as a vegan, good food is hard to find. ”
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The food may be decent but the RUDE customer service (the HOSTESS during the DINNER shift) will turn your evening into a night from hell. ”
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Great food + quality service=success. ”
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enjoyed every part of my meal (and some of hers) from the appetizers to dessert to the wonderful service we received. ”
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The service, while polite, can be aggravating slow. ”
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Our waitress (who I had on both visits) was a bit quiet, and seemed a bit aloof, but service wasn't too bad (an industry girl myself, I'm fairly critical). ”
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very very bad service ”
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Inventive menu & friendly service! ”
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The staff is really nice and helpful and the portions are generous. ”
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have officially turned on over a dozen people to this fabulous restaurant. ”
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The waitress and atmosphere were great. ”
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The wait staff were great, very friendly and helpful. ”
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It's really refreshing for a long term vegetarian from Iowa to be able to eat everything on a menu at restaurant (there are only 2 places where I live that are that way) The food and service was excellent and very efficient. ”
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The service is good, courteous and prompt. ”
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The service was great, and even though my waitress was having a terrible day, my service was not affected in the slightest. ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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Very affordable too. ”
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Plus the staff is knowledgeable & helpful, so you are guarenteed good service for it's price. ”
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Overall, this place is great for meat eaters and vegetarians alike and definitely a great value (dinner for 4 was $65, and lunch for 2 was $19). ”
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like places that are more low key and less crowded (although some are worth it). ”
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This great restaurant is fairly inexpensive AND it has great food! ”
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The staff is really nice and helpful and the portions are generous. ”
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took home some leftovers since the portions were far from skimpy and it made for a nice lunch the next day. ”
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The vegetarian/vegan cuisine is excellent, the portions plentiful and the price is just right. ”
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Everything from their sandwiches to the entrees are plated beautifully and their portions will not disappoint. ”
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However, the food there is superb and well worth the wait. ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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It's really refreshing for a long term vegetarian from Iowa to be able to eat everything on a menu at restaurant (there are only 2 places where I live that are that way) The food and service was excellent and very efficient. ”
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The service, while polite, can be aggravating slow. ”
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staff is usually friendly and if there is a wait, it's never *too* long. ”
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Whenever I'm in the neighborhood, I drop by for a quick snack or a meal or I grab some takeout to enjoy later at home. ”
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