Manny S.
Google
I recently visited Inchin’s Bamboo Garden in Herndon and had an extremely disappointing experience, both with the food quality and customer service.
Food Quality Issues:
I ordered chili chicken along with their street-side chowmein. I specifically requested the chowmein without cabbage, which they accommodated. However, what I received was far from acceptable. The dish contained no capsicum or other vegetables—only carrots and large, chunky pieces of green onions.The quality of the vegetables was shockingly poor. The carrots looked so bad that they appeared to be discarded leftovers that should never have made it into any dish. They seemed old, discolored, and completely unappetizing. Similarly, the onions looked really old and past their prime, raising serious concerns about freshness and food safety standards.
Rude Manager & Poor Service:
When I requested chili oil, the manager was extremely rude and dismissive. She insisted that everything—chili oil and hot sauce—was already included in the packet. Her tone was condescending and unhelpful.
Additionally, while I was paying and trying to close my purse, the manager rudely demanded that I remove my bags from the counter immediately. I explained that I was still closing my purse and couldn’t hold everything at once, but she insisted, “No, no, remove it from here.” Thankfully, one of the employees was kind enough to help me hold my bags while I finished paying.
Dishonesty & Refusal to Take Accountability:
When I got home, there was NO chili oil in the packet despite the manager’s claims. I called the restaurant, and suddenly they admitted they were out of chili oil. A manager should be aware of what’s in stock and communicate honestly with customers instead of being dismissive.
They offered to provide chili oil in another packet, which the employee kindly brought to me. However, once again, there was NO chili oil in it.
When I called back to address this issue and requested to speak with the manager, she refused to come on the call. Instead, she told the employee to inform me that they had added garlic sauce on the side as a substitute. This was completely false—there was no garlic sauce, no chili oil, nothing provided as promised.
Final Thoughts:
As the management has changed recently, I can clearly see that the service is not the same, and the food quality has disappointed me greatly. The level of dishonesty, poor management, and complete lack of accountability is unacceptable. A manager who refuses to speak with customers when there’s a legitimate complaint and continues to lie about what was provided shows a total disregard for customer satisfaction.
The only positive was the helpful employee who tried to assist despite the manager’s unprofessional behavior. I hope the restaurant addresses these serious issues soon.