High prices, smaller than usual portions, and average to below average quality of food. Service is attentive and nice decor of the restaurant. There are other better choices at the ilani casino. This was our first time but we have no plans on returning.
Crystal Atkinson (Crystal in the Couve)
The food, service, and atmosphere are all nice. However, prices in 2025 are steep (especially compared to just a few years ago) and hours are limited, which is why they lose a star. They are only open for dinner everyday except Mondays and Tuesdays.
With that said - the service was attentive, efficient, and caring. Katie was a wonderful server!
The BBQ Pork Bao for $16.88 was worth dying for! I learned the hard way it was likely made with milk. I'm lactose intolerant and paid for it. That was 100% my fault. I knew it was TOO DELICIOUS!! My son gave it a 10/10 and he says worth every penny. Easy to say when it's not his money. Lol
The food all had great flavor, but the Mapo tofu for $18.88 was excellent đ and the rice perfectly cooked.
The Chow Fun Noodle was also good flavor, but was lacking some kind of vegetable besides a little bean sprouts and green onion... and had minimal protein especially for $25.88!
The Deep-fried Bao Buns 6 for $15.88 were very tasty (again likely contains milk and totally my fault for realizing that too late). They were gobbled up and enjoyed!
The ambiance is clean and modern. No restroom inside the restaurant. Would I visit this Vietnamese and Cantonese fare restaurant again? If someone else was paying! Ha. I don't think inflation has caused food prices to be as steep as they are. The quality is good so if money isn't an issue or you just won big, go for it!
Haylee Graves
I reccomened not going here, bad service/ you'll be there forever regardless if your pick up/ food wasn't good and too expensive!!! Go to a place where you can spend your hard earned money on good food and good service. server lied to our face, took forever to receive order even though we ordered 25 minutes before showing up waited another 20 mins to get extremely overpriced bland food. Almost walked out before even ordering food.
Shannon Evangelista
Both the food and service were very good! The atmosphere was nice with two unfortunate exceptions. First, we dined on Superbowl Sunday. Bamboo 8 is situated anlmost inside a sports bar during an event like that. The restaurant entrance and glass wall could not compensate for a couple hundred very excited football fans. Second, there were two different tables with occupants that felt it was good manners to talk loudly into their cellphone while it was on speaker mode during their meal. This was very disruptive to the rest of us who were trying to enjoy a nice meal. So, the menu had familiar and novel options which we really enjoyed. Our server was very nice. We will likely try this restaurant again to see if the atmosphere is better next time
James Gomez
If we decide to come back at all I'll never spend the $38 for the Black Cod again because I'm not willing to pay for the privilege of deboning my own fish and risk the choking hazard and granting them the trust of my patronage. I could have choked on their lack of consideration and disregard for their returning customers.
I found no less than 12 bones in my fillet tonight. I've ordered this meal 5 times prior to this visit and I've never had even one. In my career as a chef I would have been severely reprimanded and shamed for allowing a customer to receive this, especially considering the price and quality of the restaurant.
As a customer it's bogus that the waitress was so nonchalant. When I told her to ask the chef what happened she came back to the table with the check, no comps or apology at all. When I had to ask her what the chef said, she claimed it was lucky we hadn't gotten bones before and that she should have said something. A guest might find that info important don't you think? And of all the times I've ordered this you're the first to bring it up, and of course, after the fact?! Could you pretend try just a smidgen?
What a shame! I consider that Black Cod the best meal at Ilani and tell my friends and colleagues about it. Due to the lack of consideration and quality of service I'll be sharing a different story.
The bartender is phenomenal and is not included in this review. I feel awful that he's teamed up with such pitiful front of the house staff and kitchen, a talent of his caliber is muted by their under performance.
victor sheldon
Fantastic service Melonie are bartender was great even though it was packed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Noodle Bowl
Junel Cervantes
Wow my best friend Chris and I just ate here a couple of hours ago and we couldnât wait to post this review.
First of, let me just say we like to dine out A LOT!
We have eaten several times at Ilani, but we canât believe how this is our first time here at Bamboo 8!
From the moment we got sat down to our table to the time we paid we were very taken care of. There was a point in the middle of our time hereâŠwe looked at each other and said..âTHIS IS THE BEST SERVICE WE HAVE EVER GOTTEN!â It doesnât hurt that the food was also SOOOO GOOD! That was just the bonus.
Our server Vanesa (yes one s) gave us the best EVER experience in this casino. She was very knowledgeable and honest of the food itemsâŠvery personable, authentic, and overall the ROCKSTAR of this place!
Food we ordered this trip:
Salt & Pepper chicken wings - very tasty and crispy! đ„
Lamb chops - oooh this melts in your mouth! đ„
Chow-fun Noodles w/beef - Great noodles and very tender beef đ
Rice Platter w/short ribs - Great combination đŻ
Only thing I would change about Bamboo 8âŠit needs to be open EVERYDAY!
Shoutout to V-A-N-E-S-A!!!!
I would never add another s on your name! Itâs perfect the way it is!
I ordered the pretty & pink cocktail along with the flavorful spicy basil chicken. The food was not only delicious but also arrived promptly. The staff provided exceptional service, displaying respect and efficiency. 10/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sergio Gallardo
They do not accommodate at all. Itâs their way or the highway, no regard for people. Completely understand but thatâs why theyâre getting 1 star. Also do not come here if you have celiacs, they tell you tough shit, go elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anduin Mooney
Won $100 at blackjack and treated ourselves to dinner here, loved it!
The best food and service. My new favorite đ BBH IS TO DIE FOR.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cin Lor
The best food and service. My new favorite ? BBH IS TO DIE FOR.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raven Cowart
They had amazing orange chicken and truffle rice, but I guess they decided to redo the menu. I was really excited to eat it again, super disappointing.
Grace M
Cocktails and mocktails are amazing! Crispy ribs were slightly under seasoned. Seafood tofu in claypot was our favorite, with high quality ingredients and balanced flavor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jordan Justice
The food is always tasty. Vanessa is the best and a huge reason we return! The restaurant is always clean !
High prices, smaller than usual portions, and average to below average quality of food. Service is attentive and nice decor of the restaurant. There are other better choices at the ilani casino. This was our first time but we have no plans on returning.
The food, service, and atmosphere are all nice. However, prices in 2025 are steep (especially compared to just a few years ago) and hours are limited, which is why they lose a star. They are only open for dinner everyday except Mondays and Tuesdays.
With that said - the service was attentive, efficient, and caring. Katie was a wonderful server!
The BBQ Pork Bao for $16.88 was worth dying for! I learned the hard way it was likely made with milk. I'm lactose intolerant and paid for it. That was 100% my fault. I knew it was TOO DELICIOUS!! My son gave it a 10/10 and he says worth every penny. Easy to say when it's not his money. Lol
The food all had great flavor, but the Mapo tofu for $18.88 was excellent đ and the rice perfectly cooked.
The Chow Fun Noodle was also good flavor, but was lacking some kind of vegetable besides a little bean sprouts and green onion... and had minimal protein especially for $25.88!
It was nice they had a large plate of sautéed noodles for $10 and a large side portion of chicken breast for $14.
The Deep-fried Bao Buns 6 for $15.88 were very tasty (again likely contains milk and totally my fault for realizing that too late). They were gobbled up and enjoyed!
The ambiance is clean and modern. No restroom inside the restaurant. Would I visit this Vietnamese and Cantonese fare restaurant again? If someone else was paying! Ha. I don't think inflation has caused food prices to be as steep as they are. The quality is good so if money isn't an issue or you just won big, go for it!
I reccomened not going here, bad service/ you'll be there forever regardless if your pick up/ food wasn't good and too expensive!!! Go to a place where you can spend your hard earned money on good food and good service. server lied to our face, took forever to receive order even though we ordered 25 minutes before showing up waited another 20 mins to get extremely overpriced bland food. Almost walked out before even ordering food.
Both the food and service were very good! The atmosphere was nice with two unfortunate exceptions. First, we dined on Superbowl Sunday. Bamboo 8 is situated anlmost inside a sports bar during an event like that. The restaurant entrance and glass wall could not compensate for a couple hundred very excited football fans. Second, there were two different tables with occupants that felt it was good manners to talk loudly into their cellphone while it was on speaker mode during their meal. This was very disruptive to the rest of us who were trying to enjoy a nice meal. So, the menu had familiar and novel options which we really enjoyed. Our server was very nice. We will likely try this restaurant again to see if the atmosphere is better next time
If we decide to come back at all I'll never spend the $38 for the Black Cod again because I'm not willing to pay for the privilege of deboning my own fish and risk the choking hazard and granting them the trust of my patronage. I could have choked on their lack of consideration and disregard for their returning customers.
I found no less than 12 bones in my fillet tonight. I've ordered this meal 5 times prior to this visit and I've never had even one. In my career as a chef I would have been severely reprimanded and shamed for allowing a customer to receive this, especially considering the price and quality of the restaurant.
As a customer it's bogus that the waitress was so nonchalant. When I told her to ask the chef what happened she came back to the table with the check, no comps or apology at all. When I had to ask her what the chef said, she claimed it was lucky we hadn't gotten bones before and that she should have said something. A guest might find that info important don't you think? And of all the times I've ordered this you're the first to bring it up, and of course, after the fact?! Could you pretend try just a smidgen?
What a shame! I consider that Black Cod the best meal at Ilani and tell my friends and colleagues about it. Due to the lack of consideration and quality of service I'll be sharing a different story.
The bartender is phenomenal and is not included in this review. I feel awful that he's teamed up with such pitiful front of the house staff and kitchen, a talent of his caliber is muted by their under performance.
Fantastic service Melonie are bartender was great even though it was packed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Noodle Bowl
Wow my best friend Chris and I just ate here a couple of hours ago and we couldnât wait to post this review.
First of, let me just say we like to dine out A LOT!
We have eaten several times at Ilani, but we canât believe how this is our first time here at Bamboo 8!
From the moment we got sat down to our table to the time we paid we were very taken care of. There was a point in the middle of our time hereâŠwe looked at each other and said..âTHIS IS THE BEST SERVICE WE HAVE EVER GOTTEN!â It doesnât hurt that the food was also SOOOO GOOD! That was just the bonus.
Our server Vanesa (yes one s) gave us the best EVER experience in this casino. She was very knowledgeable and honest of the food itemsâŠvery personable, authentic, and overall the ROCKSTAR of this place!
Food we ordered this trip:
Salt & Pepper chicken wings - very tasty and crispy! đ„
Lamb chops - oooh this melts in your mouth! đ„
Chow-fun Noodles w/beef - Great noodles and very tender beef đ
Rice Platter w/short ribs - Great combination đŻ
Only thing I would change about Bamboo 8âŠit needs to be open EVERYDAY!
Shoutout to V-A-N-E-S-A!!!!
I would never add another s on your name! Itâs perfect the way it is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Rice Platter, Chow Mein, Beef Short Rib
I ordered the pretty & pink cocktail along with the flavorful spicy basil chicken. The food was not only delicious but also arrived promptly. The staff provided exceptional service, displaying respect and efficiency. 10/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They do not accommodate at all. Itâs their way or the highway, no regard for people. Completely understand but thatâs why theyâre getting 1 star. Also do not come here if you have celiacs, they tell you tough shit, go elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Won $100 at blackjack and treated ourselves to dinner here, loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best food and service. My new favorite đ BBH IS TO DIE FOR.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food and service. My new favorite ? BBH IS TO DIE FOR.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They had amazing orange chicken and truffle rice, but I guess they decided to redo the menu. I was really excited to eat it again, super disappointing.
Cocktails and mocktails are amazing! Crispy ribs were slightly under seasoned. Seafood tofu in claypot was our favorite, with high quality ingredients and balanced flavor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food is always tasty. Vanessa is the best and a huge reason we return! The restaurant is always clean !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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