Red Bamboo

03/05/09

From a meat eaters POV

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

Wow. Never new meatless could be so good. I can't wait to go back. You must try the BBQ wings

12/15/08

good food, seating's a tight squeeze

by vegmonky at Citysearch

I came to Red Bamboo b/c I've been to Soy and Sake Village (not yet on CS) which is a new Veg restaurant that the owner of RB opened and was so excited to give it a try. I went on a Fri night and luckily got the last table for 2 so didn't have to wait but there was quite the wait within a few minutes time. It's a tiny place and I had to shimmy into my seat without disturbing the other diners. The food was def. above average and the menu was quite mouth watering but I probably won't be back soon. I like places that are more low key and less crowded (although some are worth it). I took home some leftovers since the portions were far from skimpy and it made for a nice lunch the next day.

• Pros: good quality food
• Cons: cramped seating

10/01/08

Amazing

by janetrusso1998 at Citysearch

The food is insane! It's some of the best and most creative vegetarian food I've ever had. Everything is so fresh and beautifully prepared. YUM!

• Pros: Delicious food!!

09/26/08

A veggie guilty pleasure

by goldbug at Citysearch

Vegetarian meats total yumminess at Red Bamboo. Its dishes are mostly bad for you (especially anything fried) but they're oh so tasty you won't care. Everything from their sandwiches to the entrees are plated beautifully and their portions will not disappoint. A casual atmosphere makes this a fun place to eat as well.

• Pros: Excellent food, good service, nice portions
• Cons: Expect wait time, tables are a bit crowded

05/11/08

Consistently delicious

by sunset_jes at Citysearch

Red Bamboo is a reliably yummy place for lunch or dinner -- and they do great platters for events too.

• Pros: Vegetarian soul "chicken"
• Cons: Space is a little tight

08/27/07

HORRIBLE!!!!

by andrewnyc101 at Citysearch

This is NYC and there are plenty of vegetarian restaurants to choose from. So, my point...AVOID this one at all costs. 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. Great food + quality service=success...unfortunatley not so for Red Bamboo. The hostess wil ignore you and suggest that you squeeze into a two seat table for a party of three. And to top it off when I called the restaurant to discuss my experience with the owner, the employee that answered the phone could not understand how one bad experience could generate a poor opinion. Very easily! NYC Vegeatarian lovers, try S'Nice or Gobo, NOT Red Bamboo!

06/24/07

Food that doesn't make my insides hurt!

by jessilovesbacon at Citysearch

Following having my gall bladder removed, I had to make serious changes to my diet: I HAVE to eat healthy, otherwise, my insides hurt. I am very happy to say Red Bamboo does not let me down. I've dined there once for dinner and once for lunch. On a Wednesday at 7pm, it was about 45 minutes for our party of four to be seated - accurately quoted by the hostess who took our phone number and promptly called us when our table was paying their check. 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). The second visit, a late lunch for two, was sat immediately and was very expedient. As a (current, but not for much longer) meat eater, I was extremely impressed with the food. A lot of "fake meat" I've had has been bland and generally gross. Not the case at Red Bamboo! My two favorites are the bamboo nuggets & the panko-crusted soul "chicken" sandwich. Proportions are large - all of the appetizers are very share-able. Same for the sandwich - I (very happily) took half home for later. Another favorite is the vegan spring rolls. They come with an absolutely delicious just-spicy-enough dipping sauce, and are a steal at $3.50. The only thing on the menu I was somewhat disappointed with were the steamed spinach Asian dumpling; the dough was too thick and heavy for my liking. 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). Now, if only they had fake bacon...

• Pros: PHENOMENAL FOOD, excellent value
• Cons: small: tight tables, kind of noisy

06/18/07

Good food, very small space

by nofearfred at Citysearch

Went to Red Bamboo early on a Saturday evening. I'm not a vegatarian so all I can say about the food is that for a red meat eater I found it to be tasty. The vegatarian and the vegan in the group both said the food was good. This is not a place for big groups as the restaurant is very small. We didn't have a problem getting a seat as we went fairly early by NYC standards, 5pm. We had a group of five and really we were sitting at a table for four. The wait staff were great, very friendly and helpful. The place is so small they kind of tag team the tables. Overall everyone enjoyed the experience and said they would go back.

• Pros: selection of vegan and veg, service, resonable price
• Cons: very small space

06/15/07

Such a dissapointment...

by downtownbkrealtor at Citysearch

If I wanted meat entrees I'd eat meat. The fake meat entrees neither impress meat eaters or vegetarians. I was dissappointed by both the service, food and decor. They took one of the most incredible spaces in Fort Greene and did very little with it. Following an Ital diet for 7 years now, I can't count how many other places I'd rather eat then this one - even if the selection is one vegetarian entree alone. If you want to cook for the non-meat eater set - don't develop a menu that looks carniverous. Feature and flaunt fruits and vegetables.

• Pros: The venue is nice, but...
• Cons: I'd rather eat everywhere else in a two block radius including the 'hood chinese spots

02/07/07

I love you, but why is the wait an eternity!?!?!?

by latertaters at Citysearch

i must say, i ate at Red Bamboo even before i was a NYC resident and instantly became hooked. In fact, the thought right now makes my mouth water. The vegetarian/vegan cuisine is excellent, the portions plentiful and the price is just right. 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. The wait is looooonnnnngggg. My friend and i waited for about 3 hours once - NO JOKE! once we reached the 1.5 hour wait we felt for sure that our party would be called at any moment. unfortunately, it didn't end up happening for another 1.5 hours. I thought i was going to die, i was so hungry at this point. Other than the wait, i suggest you try Red Bamboo, you won't be disappointed, except if you have to wait for more than 3 hours.

• Pros: awesome food, good decor
• Cons: small space, LONG wait