Bambuza Vietnamese Bistro
(206) 219-5555
820 Pike St
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6122
-122.332
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown
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The Scene
Glowing silk lanterns set off the brightly modern banquets to perfection; this sunny, spacious spot is one of downtown's prettiest restaurants. Lunches can be busy when the Convention Center is booked, but evening hours bring the locals out for reasonably priced fine dining and careful, sincere service.
The Food
Start the meal with the salad rolls--strips of marinated mushroom and tofu make the vegetarian ones a perfect balance of crispy greens and tender protein. Fire-grilled entrees like garlic pork skewers are a medley of light flavors--crispy meat, fresh herbs and fragrant sauces. Plenty of wine by the glass is available, but crisp, floral iced tea with fresh lime juice or sweet Vietnamese iced coffee make excellent alcohol-free options.
User Reviews
financial_foodie
June 09, 2009
Let's get the negative out of the way first. The service was a little slow but I'm willing to attribute that to being understaffed and a bit busier than they probably expected on a Monday night. Now for the good stuff! Start with the lobster wontons. I was expecting decent lobster given this is Seattle but overloaded with cream cheese as is common in wontons and rangoons. We were delighted by juicy lobster encased in fried wontons with flavorful veggies, no cream cheese to be found anywhere! The cocktails were top notch and potent too! If you're a mint fan like me, go for their version of a mojito, it'll knock your socks off! Dinner was brought out and my partner had the ginger pork over jasmine rice. While he raved about it I indulged in their Saigon Combination bowl over perfectly cooked vermicelli noodles. I'm no pasta expert, but these were done well and carried the flavors and spices of the various meats, veggies and special house fish sauce surprisingly well. The spices were mild but blended for a unique flavor. Now I'm a guy who likes really spicy food and I certainly wouldn't rank this particular entree with even one star but I wouldn't have had it any other way. It was the perfect balance. I wish we had had the room for desert. Next time we'll be trying the coconut ginger flan!
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Anonymous
September 18, 2008
This place is near my work, and makes for a good lunch time. The atmosphere is light-hearted and pleasant. The food is fresh and delicious and you can order really healthy here.
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rusche
March 01, 2008
Delicious vegetable lettuce wraps are very tasty and a good appetizer.The coconut shrimp curry with rice was just the right portion for lunch, service was quick and friendly.
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Save Money:
Happy hour runs from 4pm to 5pm Mondays through Fridays offering beers and wine by the glass are half price.
Parking:
A small lot between Pike and Pike on 9th offers a few spots of validated parking when there is no show at the Paramount.
What to Drink:
The alphabetical listing of 200 cocktails is overwhelming; provide waitstaff with a general preference and see what they suggest.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Lunch Spot, Business Dining
