You go to a Jamaican restaurant, you expect some sort of Caribbean staff/chefs. You go to a Chinese restaurant you expect Asian staff/chefs. You go to a Japanese restaurant and you see the staff making the sushi rolls are white teenage girls. Should you second guess it and question the skill and authenticity of the sushi being made? 100%. This is the worst sushi I've eaten in Ottawa. $40 per person for AYCE. We ordered several rolls including the grilled salmon roll, crispy salmon roll, dynamite and a few others in our pictures. The sushi was clearly not fresh and most of the maki rolls were mushy. On the Riverside roll The presentation of the sushi looked like they just slapped on an old piece of salmon on top and drenched it in sauce. The shrimp tempura batter was thick and tasted like a pogo corn dog and was not crispy. I literally pulled apart most of the batter to eat the shrimp inside as the batter was soft and tasteless. The sticky rice tasted old and foul. Sweet n sour chicken was surprisingly not bad. And the Szechuan crispy beef was sweet but drenched in sauce. I had high expectations for this place seeing it on Instagram and seeing that they offer AYCE on Sundays. Walking inside the restaurant, the ambience looked great and inviting and our server was nice and knowledgeable about the menu. But overall, it was an absolute disappointment and it the food was poor quality. We didn't finish our food because it just became inedible.

High quality and great service. Staff were swift to serve and they did a great job checking up on us constantly. My first time having the sushi and i was impressed, tastes great and was very filling. Lots of space to sit which is great for larger groups. I would highly recommend.

🛑 Caution 🛑 not worth the prices! Food is mediocre and the cleanliness of the place leaves much to be desired! Staff is friendly, that’s about the only good thing! Keep in mind that I asked our waitress if they’d had a very busy day? She replied “god no! It’s been super slow!” So, I now leave you with this explanation for my review! The sushi bar display case (fridge) looked disgusting! It like it hadn’t been cleaned in a week! Bathrooms were the same, terrible conditions! The floor of the restaurant over all was dirty! Now for the food, the BBQ Pork steamed buns were good, their signature bambú sushi roll, was super bland and nothing special, specially for the price! The Cantonese Chow Mein barely had any flavour, vegetables were crispy! At the end I asked the waitress what percentage of Asian people go to the restaurant to eat, she replied “we serve about 10% Asian, not a lot come here!” Having worked with Asian people since young, one tale tale sign that the food and that the restaurant is good, is that they support the restaurant and a lot of them go there to eat!

Generous portion and the waitress was super friendly! I like spicy food so Thai Basil Beef was recommended to me and it was super delicious! It went well with white rice! Friendly waitress also offered me some chopped up hot peppers to add in my soy sauce for sushi. Friends were happy with their chicken dish and sushi as well. Other than the food, we also liked their Asian decor and how spacy it is in this restaurant! Plenty of free parking on site is a bonus too.

Fresh and delicious sushi and rice wraps. Can also recommend the Tom Yum Goong soup and Thai Basil Beef. Service was good, but 2 servers would have been nice for our large group.

Great quality restaurant! We were impressed with the quality. The proteins were tender and nicely seasoned, and very very filling. The Riverside roll was delicious as well. The server was accommodating and friendly!

I have been to Bambu a few times and I am impressed by a few things. For starters, I was never a fan of sushi until I had their orange dragon roll - it’s truly one of the best items on their menu. The service here is excellent and staff are a golden standard - kind, respectful, and funny. The only thing I would note down here is that there is a lack of consistency with the quality of rolls. Some rolls aren’t tight enough and tend to open, making it difficult to eat. It’s never been a bad experience in terms of flavour and taste, but it’s not always “amazing”. Prices are a little steep in comparison to many other sushi restaurants that offer similar quality.

Great Customer Experience, the staff there is wonderful ESPECIALLY Crispy she was the sweetest waitress and made our entire Day. Great food and sushi. Nice atmosphere. Sushi is very tasty and always made fresh. My favorite sushi spot in Ottawa, Their specialty rolls are the greatest choice. Service was spectacular. A must if you like sushi.

Recommend by my eldest son. Awesome 👏 😎 🤩. Sushi 🍣 🍱 is amazing. Great staff. Great 👍 service. Special thanks 🙏 to Kevin. They have Sunday evening “all you can eat” from 04:30PM to 08:30PM. Sushi for everyone forever

I could not recommend ENOUGH! The staff there is wonderful ESPECIALLY Christy she was the sweetest waitress and made our entire night. That woman needs a raise for being so accommodating and an overall good time to be around!! Food was amazing as always and they never fail to disappoint with their sushi in boats. Had an awesome time, perfect for a night out with the girls, date night, family night, anything!

This is the second time I’ve gotten take out here. They’ve got great quality, but the prices are definitely a bit more expensive than your average, especially for one person. They are usually quite busy so you need to order 2 hours in advance and I think preferably before 3 pm. Once the pandemic is over, I’d definitely be interested in visiting in person.

Very fast and friendly service by Jacqueline, nice and quiet, not packed. Romantic lighting. Amazing gluten free menu. The coconut curry seafood was amazing! The seafood was cooked delicately and to perfection. Several kinds of seafood in the dish. Delicious sauce with lots of vegetables, and even some potatoes. 10/10

Considerate and friendly staff, and a good variety of options! The fish was fresh and sushi in good portions. Both warm and cold dishes available, a good place for sushi of higher quality than AYCE places or from the grocery store

Our favourite place for sushi. The Riverside roll and roasted rice green tea is simply delicious! We always get the same server who tries to remember our order by heart and systematically forgets something. But we are used to it now and go once a month or so.

It was a birthday party and we got served by a man forgot his name but he was so friendly, it's my second time eating sushi even tho im not a big fan of it but he suggested that and I liked it♥️ definitely recommend ...Oh yeah he made sure my drink was no alcohol

2023 May 3★ A nice large open restaurant serving Chinese course meals and Japanese Sushi. Szechuan Chicken $18 Not bad, though the heat from the peppers are tamed and not quite fully Szechuan. Black Pepper Beef$19 Not as much black pepper flavored as I like, but was pretty flavorful. Peppersalt Tofu $18 An egg style tofu, making it very soft. Deep fried and then stir fried with salt and peppers. Not what is typical, but it was decent. Vegetable Chow Mein $17 Very typical. Nothing bad. Coconut Curry Seafood $21 Was ok. Heavy on the coconut versus the curry. The food itself was fairly good given a large menu typically means quantity of selection versus quality of each selection. Flavor profiles are toned down, more mellow and suited for everyone's tastes. Nothing overwhelmingly amazing that stands out. Given the large dining area and patio space, this is a decent spot for groups. Free parking in the plaza.

If you love sushi you won't like this place. Also the older male server didn't even say hello or greet us in any way, he just dropped off water and left without a word, the place wasn't busy and he didn't even come back for while I had to turn my head for him to understand that the next part where people order food from their waiter needs to happen. Apparently he has been there serving a long time but when I asked him a specific question about the menu he didn't have a clue. Would not recommend to a friend. :)

Food and service 5 stars!!! We ordered 5 diferente different dishes and in minutes less than 30 minutes everything was served. The waiter suggested a delicious dish that was unbelievable good! Highly recommend!!

I get a lot out of a restaurant by the condition of it's wash room. Although I think it can be improved I would say this is one of the cleanest. That is the only closely negative thing I can say. Secondly the service with the waiter I have was excellent. Most importantly all the food choices I had is more than excellent. Even the sushi is better then on sushi places I had. Almost did not want to give a rating to this restaurant because didn't want others to find out about this good location and for it to get too crowded. It's a great restaurant and I highly recommend it.

The sushi I ordered was okay, but I've definitely had better elsewhere. What was disappointing was the wait time for our food; it took quite a while to arrive. On the positive side, the ambiance was great, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere.

I ordered takeout from here today. The food overall was ok, didn't like the General Tao chicken, had a very greasy taste and very stringy meat due to overcooking. Although sushi in particular was really good. Was greeted and got help throughout the ordering process.

The food was okay but we had to order to the waitress instead of handing in paper and every order we got back was wrong. It was also super over priced considering you can only order 2 pieces of sashimi per person. The menu was limited.

We came here yesterday (May 8) and the hostess was super cute - she was so nice and smiley, lovely way to start your restaurant experience! Our server was also so nice and lovely - an older gentleman (we didn’t get his name). Food was phenomenal, always so good!!

Went on Saturday. It was quiet. No one was out on the patio. Had the Chicken Pad Thai. It was excellent. Different flavour from the usual Pad Thai. Had a bit of a tingle to it as well. Had a red wine Sangria with it. Very fruity and tasty. It was not dry at all. Will definitely be back!

Food is as always amazing, but one of the biggest reasons we come back is because of the Bartender/Waitress Chris! She works so hard and actually takes the time to know what the customer wants. She makes suggestions according to your preferences and makes changes accordingly! Girl needs a big raise!!! :)

I went to Bambu last night for the first time and it was a wonderful experience! I was a bit hesitant to go since it is on the pricy side, but you truly get what you pay for. The portions were quite big (much bigger than most sushi restaurants so you get a good value) and the fish was very fresh and tasty. Our server Elly was also very nice and despite the patio being very busy, she still gave us excellent service. Would definitely return!

Bambu honesty has the best Sushi, you get what you pay for, it can seem expensive but the quality is top notch, they have a great selection of Fusion as well, pairs well with Sapporo. Definitely worth checking out! Get some of the speciality rolls, they also do all you can eat on Sunday.

Great place and great food. There has been some menu changes since COVID but to be expected. Nonetheless, still a great place to enjoy sushi, japanese and chinese food. It has good portions and nice ambiance.

This restaurant has a trendy feel to it. I was here for a private banquet event, so my review is not about a regular dining experience. The sushi was excellent, and the salmon rolls were my favourite. The beef dish was awesome, mixed with tender vegetables and perfect gravy sauce. I was not thrilled by the spring rolls, though -- only because I prefer pork egg rolls, so not because they tasted bad. I had an amazing Caesar from the bar with the right amount of spiciness. I think the kitchen was overwhelmed by the amount of guests, because the buffet ran out of food faster than they could refill it. Overall, I absolutely loved the venue. Highly recommended for corporate events or any private celebrations because they were able to wall off half the restaurant.

My sons took me to Bambu yesterday it was my first time and it was a wonderful experience! truly The portions were quite big ,much bigger than most sushi restaurants so you get a good value and delicious,Our server was very friendly and helpful gave us excellent service, helped my son by changing his phone , Would definitely return!

January 2 , 2024 Email written to Jenny , management and still waiting for acknowledgement. Silent speaks volumes!!! Good evening, Was very saddened to see the extreme menu change , but understandable when after the pandemic. Our server brought our water and we placed our order. While taking a sip I noticed my glass had a big crack down the side and when bought to the attention of our server she said” oh yeah I noticed a crack” and yet still gave it to me. We ordered the open ended egg rolls and they were half cooked with great flavour. I ordered the beef and broccoli and when it arrived it smelt amazing and the first bite was good. As I continued my stomach was not reacting well with it and I have to run to the bathroom and vomit. We asked for the bill and the server brought it to us and asked if I wanted a box to take it home and I explained what happened and that it caused me to vomit. She then proceeded to say”oh but that’s out number one item to order, I don’t understand “ and then ring in the full amount and said after we had paid that oh my manager isn’t here or I’d ask to give you a discount. I must say that her actions tonight after paying $90 bucks for food that makes you vomit and be given a glass that the staff were aware was broken, is absolutely revolting. So I am asking you for a full refund and can provide you the receipts as proof of us eating there tonight. I look forward to a prompt response to my email.* ******STILL Waiting FOR A RESPONSE ****