Bamboozle Channelside

Love this special local friendly restaurant in Channelside with very fresh spring rolls especially the tiger shrimp with papaya, and all the Pho soups. Have come here for years, love the wonderful staff.

It's actually a popular lunch spot at the corner of 12th and Washington in the Channelside District. You'd never really know it's there unless you live in the neighborhood. It's walking distance from many nearby attractions. There is limited street parking but there is also paid parking nearby. It's an easy walk from Sparkman Wharf. There's indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. The interior isn't as decorated as it used to be when looking back at pictures posted prior to 2020. I'm guessing they were making room for more takeout orders since there aren't as many tables. I realize that atmosphere makes an impact to most restaurant diners, but that was easily overlooked because of the great service that was received. I was blown away by the different variations of fresh rolls, pho, salads, sandwiches, and noodles. They also have a build your own Boozle bowl with plenty of different house made sauces. I ended up getting their signature shrimp lo mein based on the menu description and picture. The food delivered had a nicer presentation with the noodles on top of bamboo leaves. It was simple and refreshing. The noodles were light, and the zest nuoc cham brought out the flavors along with the shrimp. There was plenty of shrimp in and around the noodles. My friend's crispy duck fresh roll looked equally as good, which is why I definitely want to try that next time. You can customize your own roll which is something I want to do. I kind of wish they still had the seared tuna as a protein option. I've seen pictures of it but didn't see it on the current menu. They have plenty of other protein options which is great. I also got a dessert. I was eating with my eyes again. I definitely did not have room for it but had to taste the matcha sugar cookie. They had other flavors but that one jumped out at me. It was soft, sweet, and huge. I shared it with my friend who seemed to like it too. There will be more visits. I need to try the fresh rolls and the vegan iced Viet coffee that is made with homemade coconut condensed milk. Coconut and coffee is really good together! The BYO bowl also sounds wonderful.

This was our first time going to Bamboozle. We went to the Channelside location. It was fantastic! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Arleen ordered the Pho Noodles (Seafood) and I ordered the vegan version. She ordered the shrimp sushi and I ordered the vegan lemongrass tofu. Both of our drinks were made vegan, she had the Hawaiian smoothie and I had the one with lychee, jackfruit and passion fruit in it. (I forgot the name of mine.) We will definitely return!

What a great little place! We ordered the shrimp pho, chicken lo mein, and the original roll....DELICIOUS! Great staff, short walk from our hotel....we will be back!

Walked in and was warmly greeted by two helpful employees. They helped me pick out a lavender smoothie with lychee poppers and it was delicious and refreshing. Pictures included. The boba was fresh and cooked perfectly no hard middle - soft and chewy. We didn’t try the food, but everything looked clean and cared for.