Let me start with the fact that the food is incredible. The low review is because I came on Saturday 23March well within their posted hours and they were closed. This is the third time I have tried to eat here recently with no success. Other attempts were because the place was packed and they will not take reservations for parties under 6 people. Maybe if the stars align I will be able to enjoy their food again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
jeff poulin
Tried going today, closed with no reason or anything posted anywhere.
Janey Todd
I love this place. The food is so healthy and beautiful, and you have a choice of white or brown rice, and mild, medium, or very spicy. I have food allergies and I'm almost vegan, so it's not easy for me to find congenial menus. Bamboo Lead has not only that but a low-key vibe, decor, and staff that is as beautiful as the food itself.
Danielle B.
The food here is AMAZING - the best Thai I could find in the area so far. And if I could give 4.5 stars instead of 4 I would. It's just pricier than most Thai restaurants and it seems to be understaffed. I will still be coming back here, but will allow more time for waiting.
Jason G.
Best Thai in the area by a mile. May have to wait and getting through on the phone is difficult but totally worth it
Cyndi F.
Bamboo is THE best Thai in NJ that I have had.. fresh and delicious I want to drink the curry! The drunken noodles and Penang are my favorites but I've never had anything not great. Call before you go and make sure they are open! You won't be disappointed with the amazing food!!
Louise Millmann
The BEST !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Yum
Tristen Weirich
Love the food and atmosphere. The food is amazing every time I have got to go but the problem is they are closed all the time and don't update any online presence on updated times. This has happened over 5x already. No updates voice-mail or info on sites. Have to rely on calling to see if they pick up or not. The food is amazing though so it's worth sticking around for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JoAnn Suboyu
Why are you closed? We came yesterday 1/4/24 and you were closed. We came again tonight 1/5/24 and you are closed again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moira H.
Great food but unfortunately you never know when they are opened or closed. They also never answer the phone and have no recording on their voice mail. We went there today and it's closed. Tuesday, and there's no one there. Says they are open. This has happened to us on multiple occassions.
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece Vegetable Spring Roll, Satay, Chicken Pad Thai
Eric Daniels
Best Thai food in Central Jersey. Prices are super high, and they charge extra for credit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Wilezol
Bamboo Leaf in Bradley Beach, NJ is very good Thai food. The Papaya salad was prepared as it should and hosted a really nice depth of flavor. The Pad Kee Mao was also delicious… made properly, a nice light char to the noodles, which is always a nice touch. I asked for my food to be Thai hot… and boy do they deliver! Chopped thai chilies on everything…. Finally got very hot when asked (you have to be into serious heat when asking for this here). The two dishes pictured… no drink… tax, tip and credit card fee equaled over $50 for lunch.Overall, I’d recommend. The one thing that irked me… as the check came out I was notified of the flat credit card processing fee of $4. Won’t break the bank, but this is just frustrating, annoying and petty, based on principle at this point as more and more restaurants are passing hidden fees in addition to the price of the food. (Taking a nod from those annoying cellular service providers??) This practice needs to stop, in general… Bamboo is part of the problem. Doing the math, the fee they charged was higher than the fee they inured…. So this is more than a true pass through/offset.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig C.
great food- $4 added charge on all card transactions. that's completely unacceptable. it's not about the $4 it's about the trend where this becomes normal practice. they have lost my business
Christine D
Excellent food every time you go. Family owned and you feel welcomed by all employees. Love love the pad thai and drunken noodles. Totally worth it every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece Vegetable Spring Roll, Chicken Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Noodles
Let me start with the fact that the food is incredible. The low review is because I came on Saturday 23March well within their posted hours and they were closed. This is the third time I have tried to eat here recently with no success. Other attempts were because the place was packed and they will not take reservations for parties under 6 people. Maybe if the stars align I will be able to enjoy their food again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Tried going today, closed with no reason or anything posted anywhere.
I love this place. The food is so healthy and beautiful, and you have a choice of white or brown rice, and mild, medium, or very spicy. I have food allergies and I'm almost vegan, so it's not easy for me to find congenial menus. Bamboo Lead has not only that but a low-key vibe, decor, and staff that is as beautiful as the food itself.
The food here is AMAZING - the best Thai I could find in the area so far. And if I could give 4.5 stars instead of 4 I would. It's just pricier than most Thai restaurants and it seems to be understaffed. I will still be coming back here, but will allow more time for waiting.
Best Thai in the area by a mile. May have to wait and getting through on the phone is difficult but totally worth it
Bamboo is THE best Thai in NJ that I have had.. fresh and delicious I want to drink the curry! The drunken noodles and Penang are my favorites but I've never had anything not great. Call before you go and make sure they are open! You won't be disappointed with the amazing food!!
The BEST !!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Yum
Love the food and atmosphere. The food is amazing every time I have got to go but the problem is they are closed all the time and don't update any online presence on updated times. This has happened over 5x already. No updates voice-mail or info on sites. Have to rely on calling to see if they pick up or not. The food is amazing though so it's worth sticking around for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why are you closed? We came yesterday 1/4/24 and you were closed. We came again tonight 1/5/24 and you are closed again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food but unfortunately you never know when they are opened or closed. They also never answer the phone and have no recording on their voice mail. We went there today and it's closed. Tuesday, and there's no one there. Says they are open. This has happened to us on multiple occassions.
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Best Thai food in the area hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece Vegetable Spring Roll, Satay, Chicken Pad Thai
Best Thai food in Central Jersey. Prices are super high, and they charge extra for credit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bamboo Leaf in Bradley Beach, NJ is very good Thai food. The Papaya salad was prepared as it should and hosted a really nice depth of flavor. The Pad Kee Mao was also delicious… made properly, a nice light char to the noodles, which is always a nice touch. I asked for my food to be Thai hot… and boy do they deliver! Chopped thai chilies on everything…. Finally got very hot when asked (you have to be into serious heat when asking for this here). The two dishes pictured… no drink… tax, tip and credit card fee equaled over $50 for lunch.Overall, I’d recommend. The one thing that irked me… as the check came out I was notified of the flat credit card processing fee of $4. Won’t break the bank, but this is just frustrating, annoying and petty, based on principle at this point as more and more restaurants are passing hidden fees in addition to the price of the food. (Taking a nod from those annoying cellular service providers??) This practice needs to stop, in general… Bamboo is part of the problem. Doing the math, the fee they charged was higher than the fee they inured…. So this is more than a true pass through/offset.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
great food- $4 added charge on all card transactions. that's completely unacceptable. it's not about the $4 it's about the trend where this becomes normal practice. they have lost my business
Excellent food every time you go. Family owned and you feel welcomed by all employees. Love love the pad thai and drunken noodles. Totally worth it every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Piece Vegetable Spring Roll, Chicken Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Noodles