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Bamboo Box

Asian Fusion, Vegan Menu, Mock Meat

Worth ordering: Currynamed in 15 reviews

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: mixed vegan claims

  • Try the mock pork in plum sauce.
  • Good to know: Order earlier or avoid peak times as wait times up to 45 minutes were reported.
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  • Bring cash as the venue is cash only.
  • Expect a $1 surcharge for vegan dishes due to different sauces used.
  • Enjoy outdoor seating with wheelchair accessible options.

People mention

Nanyang mock lamb curry, chicken malay curry and honey chicken.

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Also hong kong bbq pork, kung pao chicken, lamb curry, malay vegan chicken curry, mock meat eggplant coconut based curry and mock pork in plum sauce.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and good value.

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Also praised for affordable and fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Bamboo Box is a casual family-run spot known for its extensive Asian fusion menu with a strong focus on vegan mock meat dishes. The menu includes items like Malay vegan chicken curry and Mongolian vegan chicken, served in generous portions typically costing around $15-30 per person. While the place is praised for accommodating vegan diets and offering free BYO, recent management changes have led to some inconsistencies with vegan food preparation, including rare but serious mix-ups with real meat.

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50 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–19:30
Tuesday
11:00–19:30
Wednesday
11:00–19:30
Thursday
11:00–19:30
Friday
11:00–19:30
Saturday
11:00–19:30
Sunday
11:00–19:30

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.5 26 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mock meat, vegan chicken + 2 more

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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