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Bambu

Chinese restaurantBolton

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(314 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1204 393220
119a Deansgate, Bolton BL1 1HA, United Kingdom
£1–15

About Bambu

On Deansgate in Bolton, Bambu is a Chinese restaurant with a small, cafe-like seating area. The sesame prawn toast comes loaded with a thick layer of prawn paste, and Singapore style noodles are a recurring order alongside curry sauce dishes cooked with spices. Milk tea made with condensed milk rounds out the drinks, and a small dessert is served at the end of the meal. Reservations are recommended, though the room can get very busy at peak lunchtimes. Cash payments are accepted, with a portion going to charity. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Saturday and closes on Mondays and Sundays.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.8/5
314 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention prawn toast, singapore noodles, beef brisket/stir-fried beef and milk tea.

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Customer Review Summary

Prawn toast draws the most consistent praise, described repeatedly as loaded with a thick, chewy layer of prawn paste and among the best appetisers reviewers have had at any Hong Kong style spot. Close behind, diners return for the Singapore style noodles and stew beef bowl, the beef ho fun and udon versions, the beef tendon satay, and the curry sauce dishes like the Bambu Special with fried egg noodles, alongside hand made meat dumpling soup and stir-fried beef. The milk tea gets called out for its condensed milk sweetness, and several mention a small dessert served at the end of the meal, including a blackcurrant jelly cheesecake. Service and the family run, Hong Kong chef owned feel come up often, with staff described as friendly and the owner going out of their way for customers; a few note the cash payment option supports a charity. The only real caveat is a crowding issue at peak lunchtimes, with one reviewer suggesting a later visit or reservation, and another finding the ho fun noodle a bit rough and thick. Reviewers repeatedly say portions are generous and prices reasonable for what arrives.

Featured reviews

  • Kelly Egerton
    “Great food, one of the best ive had. Small cafe like environment, so casual but very nice. Staff were lovely and the food was out really quickly. Would highly recommend.”
  • Ho Wah Chan
    “As a Chinese, I will say it is the best Chinese restaurant I have tried in UK. Perfect!!”
  • AnnaW
    “I was never a fan of prawn toast until we tried Bambu’s version. It’s delicious! The prawn topping is about an inch deep and it is very flavoursome. We tried the beef tendon satay today which was also delicious. Beef ho fun (the flat rice noodle) is one of my favourites but we opted for Bambu’s udon (chunky, round noodle) version for a change today which didn’t disappoint 😋 Understandably, this modest restaurant which serves more authentic Asian dishes is popular and can get very busy at peak lunchtimes, so it might be worth visiting later in the afternoon if it is your first time. There are modestly priced car parks within easy walking distance. It might be worth downloading the NCP app and adding your details before your journey.”
  • Rohit
    “Food is really good! Highly recommend the Singapore vermicelli noodles, we also had the soup with meat dumplings, which were freshly made by hand. The prawn toast is the most generous I’ve had - a lot of prawns packed to the brim. Really good! Can definitely recommend this place. Sadly I didn’t take enough food pics!”
  • Moon SIN
    “. As of 29/11/2025 (Lunch) Taste:7️⃣ Environment:6️⃣ Seating:6️⃣ Service:8️⃣ Portion size:7️⃣ Value for money:6️⃣ *on a scale of ten Overall Score:67 / 100 Average cost per person:£13.70 💖>👍🏻>🤙🏻>👌🏻>✋🏻>👎🏻 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Opened by a Hong Kong chef in Bolton, the portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the food tastes great. The staff and the owner are also very friendly and easy to talk to. I’ll definitely go back to support them again. Cash payments can be used for charity. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 🤙🏻Bambu Special in Curry Sauce with Fried Egg Noodles (£11.50) 🤙🏻Mini Blackcurrant Jelly Cheesecake (£2.20) 👌🏻Prawn Crackers (Free) 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options

Amenities

  • Paid parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Vegetarian options
Show more amenities
  • Casual
  • Kerbside pickup
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Dessert
  • Table service
Offerings· 2
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Dining options· 2
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Family-friendly· 1
  • Good for kids

Location

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