Bambu – Vietnamese
This vibrant destination invites guests into a world of tropical indulgence, where the bright colors of exotic fruits and the creamy textures of house-made ingredients are layered into stunning, handcrafted treats. From the earthy richness of taro and velvety avocado to the sun-kissed sweetness of longan, each refreshing creation offers a playful symphony of flavors that transports the palate to a lush, island paradise.
949, McLaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95122-2612 +14082839666 https://www.drinkbambu.com/location-pages/bambu-mclaughlin0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Bambu
Dairy-Free at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bambu Special and Soda Chanh Refresher. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Macarons, Pandan Waffle and Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Egg Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Longan Sunrise, Egg Coffee and Bambu Refresher. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Longan Sunrise, Soda Chanh Refresher 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 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Macarons, Pandan Waffle and Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mochi Ice Cream, Longan Sunrise and Dragonfruit Fruit Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Bambu
Bambu in San Jose has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Longan Sunrise. 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 |
| Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami | 116.1 g | 13.6 g |
| Matcha Tea | 42.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Dragonfruit Fruit Tea | 46.3 g | 6 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 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, and assorted jellies Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bambu Combo - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Awesome Trio - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Summer Delight - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Smashed Avocado - $5: Fresh avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Addict - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Taro Lover - $7
- Longan Sunrise - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bambu Refresher - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bambu Favorite - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Combo - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango Halo Halo - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Ube Halo Halo - $13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Coffees
Specialty French Wood Roast Espresso and chicory-infused coffee.
- Traditional Iced Coffee: French Wood Roast Espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Salted Cream Coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Egg Coffee Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 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
- Mocha Blended Coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Teas
Finest Jasmine, Black, Thai, and Oolong teas imported from Thailand, China, and Vietnam.
- Jasmine Milk Tea
- Thai Tea
- Matcha Tea
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea
- Dragonfruit Fruit Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Yonami & Refreshers
Yogurt blends and sparkling fruit refreshers.
- Strawberry Cheesecake Yonami: Vietnamese-inspired yogurt blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Soda Chanh Refresher: Sparkling water with a hint of jasmine tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Snacks
Sweet snacks and Asian-inspired pastries.
- Pandan Waffle: Mochi-style waffle with pandan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bubble Egg Waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Mochi Ice Cream: Assorted flavors including Matcha, Coconut, and Mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- French Macarons: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Bambu
- Is Bambu dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bambu has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bambu Special and Soda Chanh Refresher.
- What can I eat at Bambu on a dairy-free diet?
- Bambu Special and Soda Chanh Refresher carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bambu have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Longan Sunrise and Soda Chanh Refresher.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bambu?
- Salted Cream Coffee, at roughly 23.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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