Bambu – Vietnamese
This vibrant tropical oasis invites guests into a world of colorful layers and refreshing textures, where the sweet aroma of coconut milk and pandan fills the air. Artisanal dessert drinks like the creamy Smashed Avocado and the jewel-toned Longan Sunrise offer a symphony of exotic fruits and house-made jellies, creating a playful, sensory escape in every sip. Whether indulging in the earthy richness of a Taro Lover or the bright, crisp notes of a Summer Delight, every visit feels like a sun-drenched getaway captured in a glass.
1688, Hostetter Road, San Jose, CA, 95131 +14083928238 https://www.drinkbambu.com/location-pages/bambu-hostetters0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Bambu
Dairy-Free at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bambu Special, Coconut Combo and Bambu Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dragon Fruit Yonami, Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami and French Macarons. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bambu Special, Coconut Combo and Traditional Iced Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dragon Fruit Yonami, Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami and French Macarons. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dragon Fruit Yonami, Bambu Refresher and Salted Cream Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Longan Sunrise and Soda Chanh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 20 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dragon Fruit Yonami, Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami and Bambu Special. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 11 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bambu Special, Coconut Combo and Bambu Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bambu
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salted Cream Coffee | 59 g | 23.4 g |
| Dragon Fruit Yonami | 52.1 g | 15 g |
| Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami | 116.1 g | 13.6 g |
| Matcha Tea | 42.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Mochi Ice Cream | 21.5 g | 5.9 g |
| Smashed Avocado | 57.6 g | 5.4 g |
| Ube Halo Halo | 54.1 g | 4.7 g |
| Bambu Special | 41.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Bambu Combo | 41.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Awesome Trio | 41.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Summer Delight | 41.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Fruit Addict | 41.5 g | 3.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Chè Dessert Drinks
Traditional Vietnamese homemade beverages, dessert drinks, and puddings made with fresh coconut water and house-prepared coconut milk.
- Bambu Special - $1: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bambu Combo - $2: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Awesome Trio - $3: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Summer Delight - $4: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Smashed Avocado - $5: Fresh avocado, coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Addict - $6: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Taro Lover - $7: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk
- Longan Sunrise - $8: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bambu Refresher - $9: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bambu Favorite - $10: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Combo - $11: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango Halo Halo - $12: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Ube Halo Halo - $13: Fresh cut coconut water, house-prepared coconut milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Coffees
Specialty French Wood Roast Espresso and chicory-infused coffee.
- Traditional Iced Coffee: French Wood Roast Espresso beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Salted Cream Coffee: French Wood Roast Espresso beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Egg Coffee: French Wood Roast Espresso beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Vietnamese Black Coffee: Chicory-infused oak wood roasted coffee beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Boba Teas
Finest Jasmine, Black, Thai, and Oolong teas imported from Thailand, China, and Vietnam.
- Jasmine Milk Tea: Jasmine tea base
- Thai Tea: Thai tea base
- Matcha Tea: Matcha tea base
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea: Brown sugar, milk
Yonami & Refreshers
Vietnamese-style yogurt blends and sparkling refreshers with a hint of jasmine tea.
- Dragon Fruit Yonami: Vietnamese-inspired yogurt blend, real fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami: Vietnamese-inspired yogurt blend, real fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Soda Chanh: Sparkling water, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Snacks
Sweet snacks including mochi waffles, ice creams, and pastries.
- Pandan Waffle: Pandan, mochi waffle batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bubble Egg Waffle: Mochi waffle batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Mochi Ice Cream: Rice cake, ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- French Macarons: Almond flour, meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Bambu
- Is Bambu dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bambu has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bambu Special, Coconut Combo and Bambu Combo.
- What can I eat at Bambu on a dairy-free diet?
- Bambu Special, Coconut Combo and Bambu Combo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bambu have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bambu Special and Coconut Combo.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bambu?
- Salted Cream Coffee, at roughly 23.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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