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Bambusa

36 Franklin Street | Manuka, Canberra, Australia
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Ranked #9 of 598 restaurants in Canberra
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Cuisines: Asian
Dining options: Reservations
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Canberra
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

My wife and I went there last week and ordered from the degustation menu. All the food that came out was really good, although the barramundi was not barramundi, it was still quite a nice fish. The scallops had a really nice sauce with them although the scallops themselves were a bit chewy. The best dish of them all (for... More

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Canberra
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012 via mobile

Nicely set out new restaurant, young staff that have only a basic knowledge of the food but very pleasant. The food is Asian fusion, well done but not very challenging. Appetizer of gow gee and Duck pancakes very good but stuffed calamari special not so. The mains were well executed but a bit bland. We had to wait a good... More

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Canberra, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

William has done a great job with his new restaurant, so impressed we have spread to word.

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Canberra
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I wish I could remember who recommended this restaurant cos I would give then a big hug!! This is not Chinese or Asian cuisine as I have ever tasted it. The ambience was wonderful. The waiters were delightfull - they gave good service without being servile - they are a credit to their profession. The food was very, very ,very... More

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Sydney, Australia
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135 reviews 135 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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While there is an extensive and exciting a la carte menu of Asian fusion selections, we chose the degustion menu as a group of 8 to satisfy, this comprised a choice of 4 entree and 4 main which we left the chef to decide. Every dish was flavoursome and ingredients fresh and well cooked. My wife is generally not a... More

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Canberra
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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We have visited Bambusa several times since it opened. The owner has intentionally ensured that this restaurant is not just your standard asian cuisine which Canberra has so many of. The decor is brilliant, the service impeccable, and the food is some of the tastiest I have ever had. Although the menu is not extensive I believe this has been... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

I liked this restaurant. The food was tasty, 2 options for vegetarians, (I recommend the vegetable gyoza). When the waitress found out I didn't eat meat she said that next time I could call ahead and they would make something different which was very nice. We had quite a bad German riesling but otherwise an enjoyable evening.

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London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011 via mobile

Tripadvisor reviews pointed us to this and the food was fantastic. Had the dehydration menu - great choices, very fresh and inspired presentation . Would definitely return.

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Sydney, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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We tried the degustation, four entree and four mains for $50pp. My personal favourite was the chilli king prawns. All the food was really nice and the desert, green tea ice cream with sponge cheese cake was delicious! Pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant of this high quality in Canberra coming from Sydney. Will definitely come back next time we're... More

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Sydney, Australia
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
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people found this review helpful

My family was in Canberra for the Floriade and we looked up Tripadvisor for a nice Restaurant and I noticed Bambusa was rated well. We had driven past earlier in the day and I had noticed their sign so we decided to give it a try. It was a Sunday night so it was not busy and therefore my comment... More

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