Bambu Thai — Restaurant in Richardson

Worst Thai food I have ever eaten, BAR NONE, coupled with stingy proportions and high prices.

The po tak tastes like they didn't even bother to season it. It doesn't even have as much flavor as a basic tom yum. It is the worst I have ever had. The base tastes (I kid you not) like ocean water, like I went to an ocean and accidentally swallowed some of the water after I went for a dip. I know that taste anywhere. There was barely any protein for the escalated price (3 small shrimp, 3 little mystery fish pieces, 3 unfresh muscles, NO SCALLOPS!). I threw it away after about 8 spoonfuls. This costed about $20. Absolutely disgusting.

The summer rolls are half as big as pictured and come with iceberg lettuce, not the nice quality salad pictured online. The TWO of them make up ONE roll from any other Vietnamese or Thai restaurant I have been to in the area. The shrimp tasted like ammonia almost, very unfresh. I gagged. The "peanut butter" dip tastes like straight up white vinegar. What were these people thinking with this? $7 worth of more trash.

I also got the chicken green curry and added shrimp for $3 extra, for a total of $16 plus tax. It came with NO CHICKEN, half liquefied spoiled veggies, and exactly 3 SMALL shrimp. It tasted like spicy, watery cheese, not curry at all. Again, I gagged. The proportion was lunch sized (it came in a half-filled medium-sized tray, not a clear cylindrical container you'd receive anywhere else). I tried to finish it but, again, I threw this out.

Stay far away from this shabby, wannabe restaurant and save your coins for a place that has better cooks and ethics. This place is a cheating, nasty money-grab. I'm seriously considering having my bank reverse this charge due to the blatant fraud, something I haven't done in years and have never had to do with food. I spent...

Wonderful Hidden Gem !!!!

Was given a suggestion by a friend to give Bambu in Richardson a try if I enjoyed Thai food, which I do. Thought I would drop in for lunch today and found a "Hidden Thai Gem" in Richardson that everyone should put on their regular restaurant list. Met at the front door with a fantastic greeter in a young lady that continued as our waitstaff throughout the meal and we could not have asked for better service - it was fabulous ! Now to the most important - the food, two dishes were ordered at our table and both of them went above board on appearance and taste. The first one was Panang Curry - we decided to order this on a spice level 2. You can order on spice levels 1-3. Our decision was perfect for our taste. Very spicy but not over the top that it masked the tastes of the ingredients which included Chicken,coconut milk, bell pepper, zucchini, kaffir lime leaves, Thai basil all swimming in a broth that was incredible. Off to the side was a mound of Jasmine Rice - our decision was to combine the two into one dish and what an amazing combination we achieved. Our second dish was the Bambu Specialty Crab Fried Rice which came with just the right amount of ingredients of meat, egg, tomatoe, onion, and scallions. It came out as a fried rice dish that made a meal in itself with no need for any addition seasonings. The owners of the establishment came over and introduced themselves to us due to the fact that we had been referred to them and they were so gracious and had their space so well decorated in the era to note not only present time asian cultures but past time asian cultures as well. The interior was very well done. So if you have not found this "Hidden Thai Gem" in Richardson, venture off to the southeast corner of Coit/Campbell - trust me, you will not be...

I’m writing a review on here because (at first I was checking the hours) but I saw a few people gave this small, family owned business a one star. And yeah, I read the single star reviews, and they all were written by people who don’t know what good food is, and who probably tip 10% and think that it’s okay. Yes, I’m picking a fight with all you jerks, because, honestly, this is one of the best, underrated, underpriced, delicious restaurants in DFW.

First of all, the food. Everytime I go, I literally order the entire special menu (it’s the one written in chalk). It is always outstanding! I highly recommend you do the same. Order the entire chalk menu. I usually split it with my wife, we once had a friend and ordered a couple extra things, but usually if you are a big eater, just order the whole menu. It’s also way underpriced and leftovers are always good for putting into breakfast omlets the next morning.

Alright, next is the staff! Very friendly and very attentive! My water cup was never empty and I never had a dirty dish left on my table. (We did usually have 3 plates on the table at once, so when we were done with one, they’d bring another).

Also I’ve never had to wait for a table and the place is never full, which is sad because, as I said many times, this is the best place to eat! I have never been for lunch, only dinner, but even on a Saturday night, you’ll get a table just by walking in.

Anyway! Go there, eat some food, and write a good review, and remember that today we tip 20%, not 10%. This isn’t the 1980s anymore.

Side note, last time I was there, I sat by a couple individuals on a (terrible) first date. It was very...