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Never Again
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First off,the space heater by the door was a classy touch to this overcrowded hole,our server was good and the food came out fast but they aren't reinventing the wheel,and as for my gripe,i usually put some extra with the bill and see if they give me change and then leave some more on the table,makes everyone feel a bit special as they usually share the tips anyway,but having the girl come up and ask me if everything was ok because i only left 10 percent and then as i actually had my hand in my pocket to leave more i began to explain and then told her that now being told i left less was pointless to even give them the rest but i did because if you have to beg me for it you should also make sure you have your food game on point,gripe 2,the app was good but the mashed potatos were lumpy and dry,and get some better silverware or at least give me a serrated knife to use as a butter knife is amateur at best,and as for the faux pork chops ,maybe you need to trim down those applie slices and make it taste like pork and not a chicken patty,the next was is that i know we ordered two different dishes but at least make the plates match,best part of it all was leaving,as for eating vegan/vegetarian ,they are nowhere near the better of a growing number of places in the NY area,thanks for the experience though and for the rest of you who go,enjoy.
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good food. very very bad service
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I really love the food howevr they just don't care about hospitality and making things right. Especialy when they screw up. I order delivery from them all the time. A while back I ordered some food and spring rolls were part of my order. When I recieved the order the spring rolls were not included. When I called to complain and asked them to please send me what I paid for they said that they will not send the delivery person just for spring rolls. I could not believe it. Remember I alredy paid for it and they would not send it.\r This brings me to now, weeks later, I called and ordered Ginger Beef and Chicken Nuggets. I got the Ginger Beef but instead of the Chicken Nuggets they sent me Chicken Satay. When I called to complain and asked them to please send me the correct order the woman i spoke to who took the order told me that I was a problem customer that they had issues with before (the spring rolls). It seems that when they scew up they do not want to hear about it. Both times I asked to speak with a manager and both times i was told that there is no manager available. I was also told that if I hated Red Bamboo so much that I should not order from them. I was appalled. I've been in the food and beverage industry for thirty years. If i found out that one of my employees treated a customer like this i would fire them ASAP. Courtious hospitality is the those most fundamental and crucal part of this business.
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good food, seating's a tight squeeze
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I came to Red Bamboo b/c I've been to Soy and Sake Village (not yet on CS) which is a new Veg restaurant that the owner of RB opened and was so excited to give it a try. I went on a Fri night and luckily got the last table for 2 so didn't have to wait but there was quite the wait within a few minutes time. It's a tiny place and I had to shimmy into my seat without disturbing the other diners. The food was def. above average and the menu was quite mouth watering but I probably won't be back soon. I like places that are more low key and less crowded (although some are worth it). I took home some leftovers since the portions were far from skimpy and it made for a nice lunch the next day.
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Amazing
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The food is insane! It's some of the best and most creative vegetarian food I've ever had. Everything is so fresh and beautifully prepared. YUM!
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A veggie guilty pleasure
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Vegetarian meats total yumminess at Red Bamboo. Its dishes are mostly bad for you (especially anything fried) but they're oh so tasty you won't care. Everything from their sandwiches to the entrees are plated beautifully and their portions will not disappoint. A casual atmosphere makes this a fun place to eat as well.
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Consistently delicious
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Red Bamboo is a reliably yummy place for lunch or dinner -- and they do great platters for events too.
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HORRIBLE!!!!
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This is NYC and there are plenty of vegetarian restaurants to choose from. So, my point...AVOID this one at all costs. The food may be decent but the RUDE customer service (the HOSTESS during the DINNER shift) will turn your evening into a night from hell. Great food + quality service=success...unfortunatley not so for Red Bamboo. The hostess wil ignore you and suggest that you squeeze into a two seat table for a party of three. And to top it off when I called the restaurant to discuss my experience with the owner, the employee that answered the phone could not understand how one bad experience could generate a poor opinion. Very easily! NYC Vegeatarian lovers, try S'Nice or Gobo, NOT Red Bamboo!
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Food that doesn't make my insides hurt!
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Following having my gall bladder removed, I had to make serious changes to my diet: I HAVE to eat healthy, otherwise, my insides hurt. I am very happy to say Red Bamboo does not let me down. I've dined there once for dinner and once for lunch. On a Wednesday at 7pm, it was about 45 minutes for our party of four to be seated - accurately quoted by the hostess who took our phone number and promptly called us when our table was paying their check. Our waitress (who I had on both visits) was a bit quiet, and seemed a bit aloof, but service wasn't too bad (an industry girl myself, I'm fairly critical). The second visit, a late lunch for two, was sat immediately and was very expedient. As a (current, but not for much longer) meat eater, I was extremely impressed with the food. A lot of ""fake meat"" I've had has been bland and generally gross. Not the case at Red Bamboo! My two favorites are the bamboo nuggets & the panko-crusted soul ""chicken"" sandwich. Proportions are large - all of the appetizers are very share-able. Same for the sandwich - I (very happily) took half home for later. Another favorite is the vegan spring rolls. They come with an absolutely delicious just-spicy-enough dipping sauce, and are a steal at $3.50. The only thing on the menu I was somewhat disappointed with were the steamed spinach Asian dumpling; the dough was too thick and heavy for my liking. Overall, this place is great for meat eaters and vegetarians alike and definitely a great value (dinner for 4 was $65, and lunch for 2 was $19). Now, if only they had fake bacon...
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Good food, very small space
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Went to Red Bamboo early on a Saturday evening. I'm not a vegatarian so all I can say about the food is that for a red meat eater I found it to be tasty. The vegatarian and the vegan in the group both said the food was good. This is not a place for big groups as the restaurant is very small. We didn't have a problem getting a seat as we went fairly early by NYC standards, 5pm. We had a group of five and really we were sitting at a table for four. The wait staff were great, very friendly and helpful. The place is so small they kind of tag team the tables. Overall everyone enjoyed the experience and said they would go back.
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Such a dissapointment...
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If I wanted meat entrees I'd eat meat. The fake meat entrees neither impress meat eaters or vegetarians. I was dissappointed by both the service, food and decor. They took one of the most incredible spaces in Fort Greene and did very little with it. Following an Ital diet for 7 years now, I can't count how many other places I'd rather eat then this one - even if the selection is one vegetarian entree alone. If you want to cook for the non-meat eater set - don't develop a menu that looks carniverous. Feature and flaunt fruits and vegetables.
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I love you, but why is the wait an eternity!?!?!?
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i must say, i ate at Red Bamboo even before i was a NYC resident and instantly became hooked. In fact, the thought right now makes my mouth water. The vegetarian/vegan cuisine is excellent, the portions plentiful and the price is just right. now that i live in new york, i bring all of my visitors to Red Bamboo to experience the delicious cusine, however, DO NOT go when you are on the verge of starvation. The wait is looooonnnnngggg. My friend and i waited for about 3 hours once - NO JOKE! once we reached the 1.5 hour wait we felt for sure that our party would be called at any moment. unfortunately, it didn't end up happening for another 1.5 hours. I thought i was going to die, i was so hungry at this point. Other than the wait, i suggest you try Red Bamboo, you won't be disappointed, except if you have to wait for more than 3 hours.
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cozy vegetarian soul food, open late
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red bamboo is consistently good. the atmosphere is warm, comfortable, and relaxed and the music is usually excellent. highlights include the buffalo ""chicken"" wings appetizer and the philly cheese ""steak"". the focus here is soul food, but there are very tasty healthier options available as well. staff is usually friendly and if there is a wait, it's never *too* long. it is another excellent new york vegetarian/vegan option.
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Vegitarians...welcome to paradise.
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This restaurant is a vegitarian's dream. The food is almost completely vegan soul food...something you never dreamed could exist. I don't really like doing a lot of the fake meat, but this place is amazing. My steak loving boyfriend loves this place and the first time we went here he thought the crispy soul chicken was really chicken. My recommendation is that you either go for lunch during the week because they have lunch specials, or you go with a group and try a bunch of things. My personal favorites include the Soul Chicken and the amazing vegan shakes and deserts they have!
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Bad Service, Good Vegan Food
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Although the service was probably the worst I've had, I'll go back because as a vegan, good food is hard to find. I went with 2 friends, for a total of 3, at 6 PM on a Friday. We were told 20 minutes for wait, which we didn't mind. But after an hour and constantly being skipped over while they seated other parties, we were very upset. We finally got seated in a small table, but a larger table immediately became available. They initially refused to sit us there, but finally gave in. If only they could match the quality of their service to the quality of their food!
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Small place, great food
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So good, it's always crowded. I've had to wait an hour on a Wednesday night. That said, I was perfectly willing to pass the time down the street at the Belgian beer garden in anticipation of Dante's Cuisine and a soy milkshake. The only thing I've ever had that wasn't good was the Unagi Don, a dried-out fake fish that defies the description on the menu. I can't say the service is always great, and last time I went there was a very rude, ditsy hostess. The tables are too close together and it's awkward to get up and down without disturbing the folks next to you, but the food is still the best around.
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this place is great
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I have been here twice now and i just love it!! I am a meat eater, but this is a great place to brin your vegan friends. give it a try, you wont regret it
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Wonderful!
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Wonderful food, wonderful service! Went w/2 meat eater friends who couldn't believe it wasn't real meat. Only downfall is the size and wait. However, I was complete prepared for the long wait after reading the reviews, so it didn't seem too bad.
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Can't Get Enough!!
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I recently visited the new branch of Red Bamboo in Ft Greene, Brooklyn, but it was my first RB experience. I am absolutely addicted. Everything on the menu is delicious and well-catered to the tastes of craving-stricken vegetarians and vegans, or health-conscience meat-eaters. The Soul Chicken and Bourbon Chicken dinners are fantastically done, accompanied by sweet corn mashed potatoes (almost as perfect as the ""meat"" itself). I can't wait to go back!
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Nice!
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Great food here, but be prepared to wait if you go in anytime during the weekend or weeknights. It's a tiny little place, and can feel a little cramped. The food is great though and one of the most inventive vegan/veggie places I have ever been to. Never had a bad dish here. It is not that affordable, but not that pricey either, somewhere in the middle. Leave your name with the host, give them your cell number, and go walk around W4th to waste time and wait for the call...
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Veggie soul food - for those who can wait
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The food at Red bamboo, generally speaking, is quite good, but not quite top notch. While the faux meet is very well done, and presentation excellent, I find in more than a few dishes the sauce to be so heavy as too overwhelm the actual food. The mango salsa with fish cake was too sour, the apple suace for pork chop too sweet. However, the appetizers I've tried (rolls, calamari, fish fingers) were really delicious. Dessert was pretty good too. The service, while polite, can be aggravating slow. Once we got here on weekend night and a 20-min wait turned into 50 minutes. The food took another half hour. While I liked the place, I'd never come back in a weekend night again, and with reservations.
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