Bambu – Vietnamese Restaurant in Colchester

Opening hours

Opening hours of Bambu, Monday to Sunday
Monday	09:00–21:00
Tuesday	09:00–21:00
Wednesday Today	09:00–21:00
Thursday	09:00–21:00
Friday	09:00–21:00
Saturday	09:00–23:00
Sunday	09:00–23:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

Popular times Estimated

An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Children's Menu

.Big Plates

Chicken, Pork & Pork Spring Rolls£16.50
Pork (traditional recipe)£15.80
Lemongrass Chicken£15.80
Tender Lamb£16.50
rump steak with lemongrass£16.50
Viet’ Pork Spring RollsVegetarian Spring Rolls£15.50
served with sweet chilli sauce£15.50
(stir fried with our signature shrimp paste)Grilled Lemongrass Chicken£15.50
Grilled Lemongrass Chickencaramelised soya sauce, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds£14.50
Tofu and Mixed Vegetables£13.80
King Prawns£16.50
Chicken£15.80

Big Bowls

rare marbled beef and corn fed chicken£16.30
sliced rump steakMarbled Beef£15.50
sliced rolled shin and brisket£15.50
rare and marbled beef£15.50
Shredded Chicken Breast£15.50
Roast Duck with Pak Choi£16.20
Bò KhoTofu and Vegetables£15.90
with vegetable stock£15.50
Crab Paste and Minced Pork£15.50
Vietnamese Fish Cake£15.50
Tôm (king prawns)£15.90
Bò (beef)£15.50

Mains (rice not included)

Chargrilled Lemongrass ChickenLemongrass Chicken drizzled with caramelised soya sauce£14.50
Mint Dressing£16.95
Caramelised Soya Sauce£16.95
Bò Lúc Lác (“Shaking Beef”) Rump Steak“shaking beef”- succulent cubes of rump steak, wok-seared with exotic spices£16.95
Lamb or Prawns£15.85
Chicken£14.20
Vegetables (veg stock)Bò Kho (beef stew)£13.85
(contains celery)£15.85
Lamb or Rump Steak£16.80
Minced Pork£14.50
Diced Vegetables£12.80
Lime DressingCaramelised Soya Sauce£17.50

Sides

Specials Board (Rice Not Included)

Starters

Tasty Mix (for 2 people)£19.50
Extra PersonPork Spring Rolls, Chicken Summer Rolls, Chicken Satay Skewers, Pork Potstickers with Sweet Chilli & a Nứơc Chấm Dip£9.20
Seafood Mix (for 2 people)£20.50
Pork (fish sauce)£7.20
Vegetarian (sweet chilli dip)£6.80
Prawns£6.70
Chicken£5.95
Tofu (sweet chilli dip)£5.95
with Satay Sauce (extra)£2
Sườn NướngGrilled pork ribs with honey£8.20
extra satay sauce£3.25
Chilli & Salt£7.95

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 16/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Bambu, 95 Quayside Drive, Colchester CO2 8GN

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About Bambu

In Colchester you will find Bambu, a Vietnamese restaurant. The address is 95 Quayside Drive, CO2 8GN. Administratively, the address belongs to Colchester in East of England. The CO2 postcode district has 33 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

In its own words: “Discover Bambu, a family-run Vietnamese restaurant in Colchester's The Hythe, offering authentic street food flavours in a cosy, rustic setting.” We found 65 dishes on the restaurant's own menu, with prices from £2 to £20.50. Expect a moderately priced meal – ££ out of £££. The doors are open every day of the week. Saturday is the late night, with service until 23:00.

It offers table bookings. Published details mention: outdoor seating. The Food Standards Agency register shows a hygiene rating of 5 – very good – dated 18/09/2025. The telephone number is 01206 866775.

Services and facilities

Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene 5/5 (Very good) – inspected on 18/09/2025 by Colchester. View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Photos

Bambu – Vietnamese restaurant in Colchester (photo 2) — Bambu, Photo published by the restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bambu?

Bambu is at 95 Quayside Drive, Colchester CO2 8GN.

What is the phone number for Bambu?

You can call Bambu on 01206 866775.

What are the opening hours of Bambu?

Monday to Friday: 09:00–21:00; Saturday to Sunday: 09:00–23:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.