Bamboo — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

Bamboo has been our local Chinese of choice for the past 3 years now. Family who visit always rate it above the other ones in the area too, and trying to be as honest as possible with the review.

We ordered takeaway this weekend with a variety of dishes, and sadly every single one of them had issues.

Vege spring rolls - usually really tasty, these were overcooked and bland.

Salt and Chilli chips - they are provided in a cardboard box, rather than the paper bag other things come in. As a result, even after a 5 min journey home they were completely soggy, and not remotely spicy.

Prawn toast - Passable, again, a bit soggy from the issues with packaging.

Special fried rice - Fish was really bland and the remaining meat was incredibly fatty - my wife ended up spitting it out.

Noodles main was more of a special, given it had a random hair inside it.

Overall, standards just seem to have completely dropped. Bland food, lacking in spice or flavour and definitely not fresh. Will be giving it a wide berth for the...

The best Chinese this side of Chinatown (Manhattan that is) It says a lot about a Restaurant that you always get the same meal each time you order it. How many places do you go to and order a dish for it to be amazing once and okay the next? Here? No matter what, it tastes the same time and time again. Amazing friendly staff and always helpful. Saying that is great, but when you get Takeaway and the same high standards are met. Just brilliant. No need to even consider anything else around here, no one can touch this place on food quality and standard. p.s If you like a a dish with a wee kick and a nice sweetness, go for General...

Had takeaway from here a few times, and always get something different. The mixed starter, which is around £10, is fantastic and great value for money. The Sesame chicken is great, and the chefs special crispy chilli beef is delicious. Have never been dissapointed with any dish from here. There is a nice sitting area with a table for those waiting to pick up a takeaway. I have only ever gotten takeaway, but would like to dine in...