Step into Bamboo House and embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Asia. Opening its doors on October 11th, this vibrant new restaurant offers a diverse and authentic dining experience. From the rich, aromatic broths of traditional Vietnamese pho to the bold, savory flavors of Chinese and Korean cuisine, Bamboo House brings a world of taste to Des Moines. Located at 3805 Merle Hay Rd suite a, it’s the perfect destination for those seeking an unforgettable Asian dining adventure.
Clayton Jay
We LOVE Bamboo House! We come here regularly and it never disappoints. The food is always so delicious and super affordable. We usually get the orange chicken and the beef and broccoli both are amazing every time.
We dine in most of the time. It’s usually a decent crowd but not too busy, and you can tell they stay busy with takeout orders too. The staff is always so polite and kind, which makes the experience even better.
Definitely one of our go-to spots!
… moreRiley Hayes
We ate here for the first time and loved it!! We had the beef bulgogi bowl and kimchi Jjigae soup. Both were hot and delicious! The service was attentive and quick. We can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.
… moreChristina McCleary
I wanted to love this place because it’s close to our house, but we weren’t really impressed by any of it. We did a take out order. It took them a little longer than expected, but they were very friendly. It all just needed a little more flavor.
This location is newer, so we will given them a second try when they’re a little more settled. I will be interested in trying some of the teriyaki or Vietnamese items to see if that’s any better.
… moreJordan Stenger
Very glad to see a new place in the community with delicious food! Great experience on our first visit and we will definitely be back.
Carried out but inside looked new and clean when picking up. Very friendly service over the phone when placing my order and during pickup.
All of the food was wonderful. Spring rolls were big and delicious — typically fried spring rolls are very small but these were much larger and freshly fried. I loved the fried shrimp shumai and often I only see pork shumai on the menu at other restaurants in the area. The chicken wings were fresh, crispy and the soy garlic sauce was really good. My favorite part was the pho, which was packed with so much care for my to-go order and tasted fantastic. My husband tried the beef bulgogi and really enjoyed it. Everything was classic and what you expect when ordering but very well done and tasty.
And the best part was we could try so many menu items on our first visit and it was still so affordable. I was surprised at our total for so much food — I think many similar restaurants would’ve have cost $25+ more than what we spent in total.
… moreAndrew Bretz
Stopped for lunch on a whim, very glad we did! I ordered the lunch portion of Orange Chicken, my wife had the Garlic Sauce Stir Fry with tofu. Both had great flavor, and the chicken in my orange chicken was perfectly cooked. The portions were perfect for lunch, and with an appetizer and soda included for $9, it’s a fantastic value! We will definitely come back next time we’re in the area!
… moreIan Appelgate
Really good Chicken and Beef Teriyaki. I got it for carry-out and it was fresh, hot, and super tasty. The mix of meat and veggies felt balanced and healthy, not heavy or greasy like a lot of takeout can be. The chicken especially was awesome.
Staff were friendly and the place looked nice and clean inside. Definitely going back here.
… moreKristin Fogle
Overall my pho was pretty decent. Plentiful portion, however, I did a carryout order and there was no chili oil or hoisin, just two packs of soy sauce.
I did have chili paste at home but no hoisin :/
I’ll know next time to ask for both!
… moreNachoMa88
Very poor representation of a traditional Korean dish. Kimchi-jjigae is a classic, spicy, and savory Korean stew made with well-fermented kimchi, pork, and tofu. The dish I was served had no flavor, didn’t taste close to kimchi at all, the vegetables were still raw. There was no prep to this dish and was nothing fermented. Sloppy and rushed at best. The tofu shouldn’t still be white if cooked the right way in this dish.
… moreKaren Miller
I had the steamed dumplings for an appetizer, Lo Mein Chicken for the main course and the iced coffee. It was all very delicious and there was a large serving of the Lo Mein so you definitely get your money’s worth. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this to others and look forward to going there again in the near future!
… moreAngelo Anjidia
OMG the people here are so nice and the food is sooooo good Food isn’t overpriced either. I love the takoyaki, dumplings and their chili oil. And their crab rangoons are fire, they don’t skimp on the fillings like most places!! Had the orange chicken and bulgolgi fries yesterday-you get it, it’s good It’s SO CONVENIENT they moved across the street from me!
Food: 5/5 | Service:
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