"Bamboo Bistro comes from the family behind OC institution Brodard, so plan on adding an order of their famous spring rolls off the bat. But there’s more to get on the table, too. The encyclopedia-like menu lists dozens of Vietnamese and Thai dishes like stir-fried noodles, curries, and clay pots, but your priorities should be the wok-seared shaking beef and umami-rich garlic noodles. Bamboo Bistro occupies two full dining rooms, though it's so busy you might still have to wait for a table. If so, check out by refrigerated case up front stocked with matcha flans, banana fritters, and mango sticky rice so you can choose your dessert ahead of time." - Cathy Park
Cathy Park
