Bamboo Inn Kamloops
⭐ Bamboo Inn is known for Ginger Beef and Sweet & Sour Pork.
💡 Good to Know
- Brock Centre Location
- Located in the Brocklehurst shopping centre on Tranquille Road.
- Weekend Chinese Buffet
- Offers a weekend buffet with a selection of Chinese dishes.
- Recently Renovated
- The dining room was refreshed following a change in ownership.
❤️ Top Favourites
🍽️ Bamboo Inn Menu
🥟 Appetizers
A selection of crispy spring rolls, fried seafood, savoury ribs, and classic Chinese appetizers.
Dry Garlic Ribs
Tender pork ribs seasoned with garlic and prepared dry-style.
Vegetable Spring Roll
A crispy spring roll filled with vegetables.
Egg Roll
A traditional Chinese-style egg roll with a crispy wrapper.
French Fries
A serving of golden French fries.
Deep-Fried Wontons
Crispy deep-fried wontons.
Deep-Fried Chicken Wings
Chicken wings deep-fried until crispy.
Deep-Fried Prawns
Prawns coated in batter and deep-fried until golden.
Fish & Chips
Battered fish served with French fries.
Chicken Strips & Fries
Crispy breaded chicken strips served with French fries.
Chinese Barbecued Pork
Chinese-style barbecued pork with a savoury glaze.
Edamame
Steamed young soybeans.
Salt & Pepper Deep-Fried Tofu
Crispy deep-fried tofu seasoned with salt and pepper.
Lettuce Wrap
A Chinese-style lettuce wrap dish.
🥣 Soups
Traditional Chinese soups featuring wontons, chicken, mushrooms, vegetables, and savoury broths.
Wonton Soup
Traditional Chinese wontons served in a savoury broth. Available in small (8 pieces) or large (12 pieces).
Wor Wonton Soup
A hearty Chinese-style wonton soup.
Hot & Sour Soup
A traditional Chinese soup featuring a tangy, spicy broth.
Creamed Chicken Corn Soup
A creamy Chinese-style soup with chicken and sweet corn.
Green Pea, Egg & Mushroom Soup
A comforting soup featuring green peas, egg, and mushrooms.
BBQ Pork, Chicken, Beef or Vegetable Noodle Soup
Chinese-style noodle soup with your choice of barbecued pork, chicken, beef, or vegetables.
🥢 Sauces & Extras
Additional sauces to accompany appetizers, noodles, rice, and other Chinese dishes.
Sweet & Sour or Lemon Sauce
Your choice of sweet and sour sauce or lemon sauce.
Specialty Sauces
Choose from black bean, hoisin, curry, honey garlic, Szechuan, or gravy.
🍜 Chow Mein & Noodles
Chinese-style noodle dishes featuring chicken, beef, pork, seafood, mushrooms, and vegetables, along with traditional rice noodle specialties.
Chicken Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with chicken.
Vegetarian Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with assorted vegetables.
Mushroom Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with mushrooms.
Beef Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with beef.
Chinese Barbecued Pork Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with barbecued pork.
Beef & Tomato Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with beef and tomatoes.
Shrimp Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with shrimp.
Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with chicken and mushrooms.
Cantonese House Chow Mein
A house-special Cantonese-style chow mein dish.
Singapore Rice Noodles
Thin rice noodles prepared Singapore-style.
Cantonese-Style Vermicelli Rice Noodles
Thin vermicelli rice noodles prepared Cantonese-style.
Beef Chow Fun
Traditional Chinese-style flat rice noodles prepared with beef.
🍚 Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice dishes featuring chicken, beef, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, and Chinese barbecued pork.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with chicken.
Vegetarian Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with vegetables.
Barbecued Pork Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with barbecued pork.
Beef Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with beef.
Mushroom Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with mushrooms.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with shrimp.
Chicken Mushroom Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with chicken and mushrooms.
Beef & Tomato Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with beef and tomatoes.
House Yeung Chow Fried Rice
House-special Yeung Chow-style fried rice.
Steamed Rice
Steamed white rice, available in small or large portions.
🥬 Vegetables & Tofu
Chinese-style vegetable dishes featuring stir-fried greens, mushrooms, broccoli, tofu, and traditional chop suey.
Vegetarian Chop Suey
A traditional Chinese-style stir-fry featuring assorted vegetables.
Chicken Chop Suey
Stir-fried vegetables prepared with chicken.
Beef Chop Suey
Stir-fried vegetables prepared with beef.
Barbecued Pork Chop Suey
Stir-fried vegetables prepared with Chinese barbecued pork.
Mushroom Chop Suey
Stir-fried vegetables featuring mushrooms.
Shrimp Chop Suey
Stir-fried vegetables prepared with shrimp.
Cantonese Chop Suey
A Cantonese-style vegetable stir-fry.
Green Beans with Black Bean Sauce
Green beans prepared in a savoury black bean sauce.
Garlic Broccoli
Broccoli stir-fried with garlic.
Mushroom Egg Foo Young
A Chinese-style egg omelette featuring mushrooms.
Vegetable Egg Foo Young
A Chinese-style egg omelette featuring assorted vegetables.
Curried Mixed Vegetables
Assorted vegetables prepared in a savoury curry sauce.
🍗 Chicken
Classic Chinese chicken dishes featuring almond, lemon, ginger, black bean, Szechuan, and sweet and sour flavours.
Almond Chicken
Breaded chicken topped with almonds.
Lemon Chicken
Chinese-style chicken served with lemon sauce.
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Crispy battered chicken balls served with sweet and sour sauce.
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Chicken prepared with vegetables in a savoury black bean sauce.
General Gao's Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy General Gao-style sauce.
Stir-Fried Chicken with Pineapple in Ginger Sauce
Chicken stir-fried with pineapple in a savoury ginger sauce.
Almond Gai Ding
Diced chicken prepared with almonds.
Chicken in Spicy Szechuan Sauce
Chicken and vegetables tossed in a spicy Szechuan-style sauce.
Chicken Ma-Po Tofu
Chicken and tofu prepared in a spicy Ma-Po-style sauce.
Curried Chicken
Chicken prepared in a savoury curry sauce.
Sesame Chicken in Ginger or Honey Sauce
Sesame chicken served with your choice of ginger sauce or honey sauce.
Chicken Egg Foo Young
A Chinese-style egg omelette featuring chicken.
Chicken & Broccoli
Chicken stir-fried with broccoli.
🥩 Beef
Chinese-style beef dishes featuring ginger, black bean sauce, broccoli, curry, and spicy Szechuan flavours.
Ginger Beef
Crispy beef strips tossed in a savoury ginger sauce.
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Beef stir-fried with vegetables in a savoury black bean sauce.
Beef & Green Pepper
Beef stir-fried with green peppers.
Crispy Shredded Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Crispy shredded beef prepared in a savoury black bean sauce.
Beef & Vegetables in Szechuan Sauce
Beef and assorted vegetables tossed in a spicy Szechuan-style sauce.
Beef & Broccoli
Tender beef stir-fried with broccoli.
Curried Beef
Beef prepared in a savoury curry sauce.
Beef Ma-Po Tofu
Beef and tofu prepared in a spicy Ma-Po-style sauce.
Beef Egg Foo Young
A Chinese-style egg omelette featuring beef.
🐖 Pork
Traditional Chinese pork dishes featuring sweet and sour sauces, honey garlic flavours, and barbecued pork.
Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork
Boneless pork prepared in a sweet and sour sauce.
Sweet & Sour Ribs
Pork ribs coated in a sweet and sour sauce.
Chinese-Style Sweet & Sour Pork
Chinese-style pork prepared with sweet and sour sauce.
Chinese Barbecued Pork
Chinese-style barbecued pork with a savoury glaze.
Pork Ma-Po Tofu
Pork and tofu prepared in a spicy Ma-Po-style sauce.
Honey Garlic Ribs
Pork ribs coated in a sweet and savoury honey garlic sauce.
Barbecued Pork Egg Foo Young
A Chinese-style egg omelette featuring barbecued pork.
🍤 Seafood
Chinese-style prawn and squid dishes featuring salt and pepper seasoning, black bean sauce, curry, broccoli, and Szechuan flavours.
Salt & Pepper Squid
Squid prepared with salt and pepper seasoning.
Salt & Pepper Prawns
Prawns prepared with salt and pepper seasoning.
Squid or Prawns with Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce
Your choice of squid or prawns stir-fried with vegetables in a savoury black bean sauce.
Fried Prawns in Tomato Sauce
Fried prawns served in a tomato-based sauce.
Curried Prawns or Squid
Your choice of prawns or squid prepared in a savoury curry sauce.
Prawns or Squid with Broccoli
Your choice of prawns or squid stir-fried with broccoli.
Szechuan Kung Po Prawns
Prawns prepared in a spicy Szechuan-style Kung Po sauce.
Shrimp Egg Foo Young
A Chinese-style egg omelette featuring shrimp.
🍱 Combination Plates
Individual Chinese combination meals featuring classic favourites such as sweet and sour pork, chow mein, fried rice, chop suey, and crispy prawns.
No. 1 Combination
Sweet and sour pork, beef chop suey, and your choice of chicken chow mein or chicken fried rice.
No. 2 Combination
Beef chop suey, sweet and sour pork, and deep-fried prawns.
No. 3 Combination
Chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and almond chicken.
No. 4 Combination
Sweet and sour pork, chicken chow mein, and almond chicken.
No. 5 Combination
Vegetable chop suey, dry garlic ribs, and deep-fried prawns.
🥢 Build Your Own Combination
Create your own Chinese combination plate by selecting two, three, or four items.
2-Item Combo
Build your own combination plate with two items of your choice.
3-Item Combo
Build your own combination plate with three items of your choice.
4-Item Combo
Build your own combination plate with four items of your choice.
🥢 Dinner for Two
Choose from two set dinners or create your own combination.
Dinner for Two A
Two spring rolls, chicken chow mein, beef chop suey, and sweet and sour pork.
Dinner for Two B
Wonton soup, chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, and sweet and sour pork.
Dinner for Two C
Two spring rolls and your choice of three dishes from the combination or dinner selections below.
🥢 Dinner for Three
Family-style dinners featuring spring rolls, classic Chinese entrées, noodles, and rice.
Dinner for Three A
Three spring rolls, sweet and sour pork, chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, and beef chop suey.
Dinner for Three B
Wonton soup, almond chicken, chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, and beef chop suey.
Dinner for Three C
Three spring rolls and your choice of four dishes from the combination or dinner selections below.
🥢 Dinner for Four
Generous Chinese-style dinners featuring a variety of chicken, beef, pork, rice, and noodle dishes.
Dinner for Four A
Four spring rolls, sweet and sour pork, chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, beef chop suey, and beef with broccoli.
Dinner for Four B
Wonton soup, sweet and sour pork, almond chicken, chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, and beef chop suey.
Dinner for Four C
Four spring rolls and your choice of five dishes from the combination or dinner selections below.
🥢 Dinner for Six
Larger family-style dinners featuring spring rolls and a selection of Chinese favourites.
Dinner for Six Set
Six spring rolls, beef chop suey, almond chicken, chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, deep-fried prawns, ginger beef, and sweet and sour pork.
Dinner for Six – Build Your Own
Six spring rolls and your choice of seven dishes from the combination or dinner selections below.
🥢 Dinner for Ten
A customizable Chinese-style feast featuring spring rolls and a generous selection of dishes.
Dinner for Ten – Build Your Own
Ten spring rolls and your choice of eleven dishes from the combination or dinner selections below.
📋 Combination & Dinner Selections
Choose from the following Chinese favourites when building your own combination plate or family dinner.
Sweet & Sour Pork
Pork prepared in a classic sweet and sour sauce.
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Crispy battered chicken balls served with sweet and sour sauce.
Beef, Chicken or Vegetable Chop Suey
Stir-fried vegetables prepared with your choice of beef, chicken, or vegetables only.
Beef, Chicken or Garlic Broccoli
Your choice of beef with broccoli, chicken with broccoli, or garlic broccoli.
Almond or Lemon Chicken
Choose between almond chicken and chicken served with lemon sauce.
Dry or Honey Garlic Ribs
Pork ribs prepared dry-style or coated in honey garlic sauce.
Beef Chow Fun
Beef prepared with traditional Chinese-style flat rice noodles.
Ginger Beef
Crispy beef tossed in a savoury ginger sauce.
Crispy Shredded Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Crispy shredded beef prepared in a savoury black bean sauce.
Deep-Fried Prawns
Battered prawns deep-fried until golden.
Chicken Chow Mein
Chinese-style chow mein noodles prepared with chicken.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chinese-style fried rice prepared with chicken.
Chinese Barbecued Pork
Chinese-style barbecued pork with a savoury glaze.
📋 Additional Dinner Selections
The following dishes are available as selections for customizable family dinners.
Wonton or Wor Wonton Soup
Choose traditional wonton soup or a hearty wor wonton soup.
Beef & Vegetables in Szechuan or Black Bean Sauce
Beef and vegetables prepared with your choice of spicy Szechuan sauce or savoury black bean sauce.
Chicken or Beef Curry
Your choice of chicken or beef prepared in a savoury curry sauce.
Any Chow Mein
Choose from the restaurant's selection of chow mein dishes.
Any Fried Rice
Choose from the restaurant's selection of fried rice dishes.
Creamy Coconut Chicken
Chicken prepared in a creamy coconut sauce.
General Gao's Chicken or Beef
Your choice of chicken or beef prepared General Gao-style.
🥢 Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Traditional Chinese-inspired specialties featuring stir-fried meats, savoury sauces, rice noodles, pork belly, and lamb.
Stir-Fried Beef or Chicken with Bean Sprouts
Your choice of beef or chicken stir-fried with bean sprouts.
Chow Fun with Scrambled Egg Sauce
Traditional flat rice noodles with your choice of beef, chicken, or barbecued pork, served in a scrambled egg sauce.
Beef, Chicken or BBQ Pork in Scrambled Egg
Your choice of beef, chicken, or Chinese barbecued pork prepared with scrambled eggs.
Creamy Coconut Chicken
Chicken prepared in a rich, creamy coconut sauce. Add potatoes if desired.
Pork Belly & Vegetables
Sliced pork belly and vegetables prepared with your choice of spicy Szechuan sauce or savoury black bean sauce.
Cumin Lamb Slices
Sliced lamb prepared with aromatic cumin seasoning.
Sliced Lamb with Ginger & Scallions
Tender sliced lamb stir-fried with ginger and scallions.
🍺 Beer & Seltzers
A selection of bottled beers and refreshing seltzers.
Bottled Beer
Choose from Kokanee, Molson, Miller, Budweiser, Corona, Heineken, Coors Light, or Tsingtao.
Seltzer
A refreshing alcoholic seltzer.
🥂 White Wine
A selection of white wines, including Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Available by the glass or bottle, depending on the selection.
Bodacious Pinot Grigio
A Pinot Grigio available by the glass or bottle.
Copper Moon Sauvignon Blanc
A Sauvignon Blanc available by the glass or bottle.
Jacob's Creek Moscato
A Moscato available by the glass or bottle.
Loosen Bros Riesling
A Riesling available by the glass or bottle.
House White – Sawmill Creek Chardonnay
House Chardonnay available in 6 oz or 9 oz glasses.
🍷 Red Wine
A selection of red wines featuring Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and other popular varieties. Available by the glass or bottle, depending on the selection.
Open Merlot
A Merlot available by the glass or bottle.
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Cabernet
A Cabernet Sauvignon available by the glass or bottle.
Escriba Reserve Cabernet
A Cabernet Sauvignon available by the glass or bottle.
19 Crimes Shiraz Durif
A Shiraz and Durif red wine blend, available by the bottle.
Sunrock Vineyards Shiraz
A Shiraz available by the bottle.
🍶 Sake
Traditional Japanese rice wines available in two selections.
Gekkeikan
A traditional Japanese sake.
Junmai Ginjo
A Japanese sake made in the Junmai Ginjo style.
🍸 Vodka Highballs
Simple, refreshing vodka-based mixed drinks.
Highball
A classic vodka highball, available as a single or double.
Vodka Cranberry
Vodka mixed with cranberry juice.
🍺 Non-Alcoholic Beer
Alcohol-free alternatives to classic bottled beers.
Non-Alcoholic Corona or Budweiser
Choose from non-alcoholic Corona or Budweiser.
🥤 Soft Drinks
A selection of classic fountain drinks, juices, and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages.
Pop Selections
Choose from Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, iced tea, ginger ale, root beer, Crush, Sprite, Orange Crush, orange juice, or apple juice.
⭐ Bamboo Inn Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Ginger Beef
Ginger beef is one of Bamboo Inn's most enthusiastically recommended dishes, particularly among recent takeout and delivery customers. Reviewers praise its flavour and frequently include it in combination dinners alongside fried rice and other Chinese favourites. Several customers describe it as one of their favourite versions in Kamloops.
Sweet & Sour Pork
A longstanding favourite among Bamboo Inn regulars, sweet and sour pork appears repeatedly in reviews of combination meals and family takeout orders. Customers praise its sauce and generous servings, with some ordering extra portions in place of other combination items. Feedback is mixed following changes to the restaurant's recipes, although recent positive reviews continue to recommend it.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken fried rice is a popular accompaniment to the restaurant's combination dinners and takeout meals. Customers regularly mention it alongside ginger beef, sweet and sour pork and almond chicken. Several reviewers praise the fried rice specifically, while others appreciate its inclusion in the restaurant's value-oriented meal specials.
Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken chow mein is one of Bamboo Inn's most frequently ordered dishes and a staple of its Chinese-Canadian menu. Positive reviews praise its flavour and generous portions, while longtime customers have differing preferences about changes to the noodles and preparation. It remains a familiar choice for takeout dinners and combination plates.
Wor Wonton Soup
Wor wonton soup earns praise for its large dumplings and substantial portions. Customers describe receiving generous servings that can stretch across multiple meals, with some specifically recommending the soup as part of a delivery order. It offers an alternative to the restaurant's fried dishes and combination dinners.
Almond Chicken
Almond chicken is a recurring choice in Bamboo Inn's combination meals, especially among customers ordering familiar Chinese-Canadian favourites. Some recent reviews recommend it alongside fried rice and chow mein, while others have reported inconsistent preparation. It remains one of the restaurant's recognizable longstanding dishes.
Szechuan Beef
Szechuan beef is popular with customers looking for a spicier Chinese dish. Recent reviewers praise its seasoning and preparation, and the restaurant has identified it as a popular menu item. Customers can also request adjustments to the spice level on certain dishes, although individual preparations should be confirmed when ordering.
Eggplant with Minced Meat
Eggplant with minced meat receives enthusiastic praise from customers exploring Bamboo Inn's more traditional Chinese offerings. One detailed review recommends it alongside pork belly with vegetables and mapo tofu, highlighting the restaurant's ability to prepare dishes beyond its familiar combination dinners. It is a distinctive option for diners interested in the broader menu.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Renovated Dining Room
Bamboo Inn's interior has undergone renovations following a change in ownership. Recent customers describe a brighter, cleaner and more comfortable dining room, with decorative details that give the restaurant more character than its modest shopping-centre exterior suggests. Older reviews describing an outdated interior may no longer reflect the current setting.
Casual Neighbourhood Restaurant
The restaurant has an informal atmosphere suited to everyday lunches, family dinners and relaxed meals with friends. Its Brocklehurst location makes it a convenient neighbourhood choice for North Shore residents, although reviewers also describe travelling across Kamloops to eat there. Service is generally described as friendly and helpful in recent dine-in reviews.
Weekend Buffet
Bamboo Inn offers a weekend Chinese buffet, giving customers the opportunity to sample several dishes and choose their preferred portions. Reviewers praise the selection, food and service, with some specifically enjoying the freedom to try different items. Buffet availability and serving hours should be confirmed before visiting.
Traditional and Chinese-Canadian Cooking
The menu extends beyond familiar combination dinners to include dishes such as mapo tofu, eggplant with minced meat and pork belly with vegetables. Customers interested in stronger traditional Chinese flavours report being able to request adjustments to the seasoning or spice level. This gives diners a choice between established takeout favourites and less commonly offered preparations.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Brock Centre Parking
Bamboo Inn is located in Brock Centre, a shopping plaza at 1800 Tranquille Road. Customers can use the shopping centre's shared parking areas, making it convenient to combine a restaurant visit with other errands. The plaza setting is particularly practical for customers collecting takeout orders.
Shopping Centre Access
The restaurant occupies a ground-level commercial unit within Brock Centre. Visitors can approach it from the shopping centre's pedestrian areas and parking lot. Specific wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and washroom arrangements have not been independently verified and should be confirmed with the restaurant.
North Shore Access
Bamboo Inn is situated along Tranquille Road, a major route through Kamloops' North Shore neighbourhoods. Its Brocklehurst location is convenient for residents of Brocklehurst and nearby North Shore communities. Customers travelling from other parts of Kamloops can reach the shopping centre by following the Tranquille Road corridor.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Inside Brock Centre
Bamboo Inn occupies Unit 6 at 1800 Tranquille Road in Brock Centre, an established neighbourhood shopping plaza. The centre includes Save-On-Foods and other businesses, giving customers convenient opportunities to shop or run errands before or after their meal.
Brocklehurst Neighbourhood
The restaurant serves Kamloops' Brocklehurst neighbourhood on the North Shore. This residential area is west of the North Shore's main commercial district and is connected to the rest of the city by Tranquille Road. Bamboo Inn has been a familiar Chinese restaurant for local residents for many years.
Tranquille Road Corridor
Bamboo Inn sits along one of the main commercial routes connecting Brocklehurst with North Kamloops. Its shopping-centre location makes it easy to identify when travelling through the neighbourhood. The restaurant is a convenient option for residents seeking Chinese takeout without heading downtown.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Dine-In Service
Bamboo Inn welcomes customers for lunch and dinner, offering individual Chinese dishes, combination plates and meals designed for sharing. The restaurant also serves a weekend lunch buffet on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buffet hours and availability may change on holidays or special occasions.
Takeout and Pickup
Customers can order Chinese dishes, combination meals and family dinners for pickup. Takeout is especially popular among Brocklehurst and North Shore residents, with many reviewers describing Bamboo Inn as their regular choice for Chinese food at home. Orders can be placed directly with the restaurant or through its online ordering options.
Online Ordering and Delivery
Bamboo Inn accepts online orders through its official website and is also listed on third-party delivery platforms, including DoorDash, SkipTheDishes and Uber Eats. Customers report receiving deliveries at homes, workplaces and other locations around Kamloops. Delivery fees, minimums and service availability depend on the ordering method and destination.
Custom Combination Plates
The restaurant offers combination meals that allow customers to choose two, three or four dishes from a selection of Chinese favourites. These customizable plates are popular with diners who prefer a particular combination of noodles, rice, meat and vegetable dishes. Set combination dinners are also available for customers who want a ready-made selection.
Family Dinners
Bamboo Inn offers larger set meals for groups, including dinners designed for two, three, four, six or ten people. These meals bring together several dishes for sharing and are suitable for family gatherings or group takeout orders. Some packages also allow customers to select dishes from a designated menu.
Special Offers and Loyalty Rewards
The restaurant has offered weekday combination specials and other promotions that are frequently mentioned by longtime customers. Its official website also advertises a loyalty and rewards program for registered customers. Because promotional prices and eligible dishes can change, customers should check the current offers before ordering.
Event Catering and Buffet Service
Bamboo Inn advertises customized buffet catering for private events and group gatherings. Its website specifies a minimum of 25 guests, with packages tailored to the event and selected dishes. Customers planning workplace lunches, celebrations or larger gatherings can contact the restaurant to discuss available arrangements.
Advance-Order Chinese Specialties
A separate advance-order menu features traditional Chinese dishes such as Cantonese-style poached chicken, eggplant with minced pork, clay-pot preparations and whole seafood dishes. The restaurant requests at least 24 hours' notice for these selections. This option is particularly useful for customers planning a special meal or seeking dishes beyond the everyday takeout menu.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Generous Portions and Good Value
Customers frequently praise Bamboo Inn for its substantial servings, particularly in combination plates and family dinners. Many describe receiving enough food for leftovers and consider the restaurant good value for a Chinese takeout meal. Although some customers feel prices have increased, generous portions remain one of its most consistently appreciated qualities.
Popular Ginger Beef and Chinese Favourites
Ginger beef receives particularly enthusiastic recommendations, alongside sweet and sour pork, fried rice, chow mein and wonton soup. Reviewers often describe these dishes as reasons to return. Customers exploring the traditional Chinese selections also praise the stronger flavours and variety available beyond standard combination dinners.
Friendly and Helpful Staff
Many recent reviews compliment the restaurant's welcoming service, particularly when employees help customers choose dishes or accommodate requests. Delivery staff also receive praise for friendly interactions and efficient service. While some older reviews describe less satisfactory encounters, positive comments about the current team appear frequently.
Changes Under New Ownership
Bamboo Inn's change in ownership and kitchen operations has generated sharply divided reactions among longtime customers. Some believe the food, service and dining room have improved considerably, while others miss the earlier recipes and report changes to favourite dishes. This difference in opinion is especially noticeable in reviews of chow mein, sweet and sour pork and almond chicken.
Improved Dining Room
Customers who visited after the renovations frequently describe a cleaner, brighter and more comfortable restaurant. Several reviewers express pleasant surprise at the updated interior, particularly given the building's modest exterior. The atmosphere remains casual rather than upscale, which suits its neighbourhood restaurant setting.
Inconsistent Food Quality
Despite many enthusiastic recommendations, a recurring group of reviews describes disappointing food preparation. Complaints include overly dry or tough meat, greasy or bland noodles, excessive salt and overcooked ingredients. These reports contrast with positive reviews praising fresh vegetables, well-balanced sauces and carefully prepared dishes, suggesting that consistency remains an important consideration.
Delivery and Order Accuracy
Many customers report prompt delivery, hot food and accurate orders, including successful workplace and family deliveries. Others describe late arrivals, incorrect items or confusion about combination meals and promotions. Customers placing larger orders or requesting substitutions may benefit from confirming the details when ordering.
Well-Received Weekend Buffet
The weekend buffet receives positive feedback from customers who appreciate the variety and ability to select their preferred portions. Reviewers mention enjoyable meals, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere. For diners who want to sample several Chinese dishes in one visit, the buffet is a distinctive part of Bamboo Inn's appeal.
Sources
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