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Black Bamboo

844 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT
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Ranked #34 of 135 restaurants in West Hartford
Cuisines: Chinese
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- 1 Apr 2013
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West Hartford, Connecticut
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

All of the meals here are made with crisp, fresh veggies. Also, there are lunch and dinner specials well under 10$, and there is always enough for leftovers. Not too much seating but great option for pickup. Certainly blows Butterfly across the street out of the water on every level.

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Connecticut, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

We had been looking for a good Chinese restaurant in town for a few years. Then Black Bamboo opened in our neighborhood. Although this place doesn't have too much seating and is mostly a take-out restaurant, the food is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. The dinner specials come with an egg roll and rice (fried or white). The... More

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San Francisco, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

We had take away from this place and I was excited to see that alongside all of the traditional meat dishes. In addition to many tofu dishes, they have the "wheat meat" dishes that I often find in larger cities or exclusively vegetarian Chinese restaurants. I would have preferred more spice -- next time I will ask for more heat.... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

OK Chinese food, better than some. They seem to stay busy, I go there because its convienent. As anywhere some dishes are better than others

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012 via mobile

I came here a few months ago because the reviews were so good, and I could not have been more disappointed.I gave it another shot by getting takeout and again i was disappointed. Being open minded, I gave it 1 more try tonight. the egg drop soup and the shrimp egg foo yung were pretty tasteless, and now, after 3... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

It is okay. Then menu is about the same as any other place and the food is okay. I dont really see the big deal about this place. Not enough seating.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012 via mobile

Not too greasy like other Chinese restaurants !Great dinner for the entire family or a filling lunch !

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Oakdale, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Black bamboo is great! There are some great vegan/vegetarian options. I especially love the vegan boneless ribs. Service is always friendly and the owner usually greets customers at the counter.

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Hartford, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Being from NY I was a little skeptical about trying Chinese food in Ct b/c I heard NY has some of the best stuff. Much to my surprise and delight the food at Black Bamboo is extra yummy and extra fresh! I'll be going back again and again.

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CT
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

I've ordered take out for lunch and the food is pretty good. They deliver and it comes to you pretty promptly. I haven't been in the restaurant itself to comment on it.

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