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Green Bamboo

304 Keilor Rd, Essendon North VIC 3041, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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304 Keilor Rd, Essendon North VIC 3041, Australia

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+61 3 9379 7877
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Green Bamboo

Essendon North regulars head to Green Bamboo for hearty bowls of pho, snappy stir-fries, and big, stress-free family feasts. Inside, the dining room has space to breathe—no bumping elbows, with plenty of room to stage 50-guest milestone dinners. Tables crowd with crisp spring rolls, aromatic laksa, and sizzling plates of chilli beef alongside fried rice that skips the grease. Longtime host Phuong works the floor with easy familiarity, welcoming multi-generational gatherings right down to steaming bowls of chicken noodle soup.

  • Spacious Banquet Layout: Spacious dining room easily hosts 50-guest parties and family celebrations with dedicated table setups.
  • Pan-Asian Range: Simmered chicken and beef pho broths anchored alongside Malaysian laksa and sizzling stir-fries.
  • Familiar Hospitality: Longtime hosts welcome regulars and multi-generational groups with attentive table-side care.
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Why Diners Choose Green Bamboo

Spacious group hospitality, reliable Vietnamese classics, and welcoming multi-regional dining in Essendon North

  • Stress-Free Milestone Celebrations

    A spacious layout equipped with karaoke facilities and generous banquet offerings enables stress-free parties and large milestone celebrations for up to 50 guests.

    They helped arrange the tables for 50 guests and set up birthday balloons around the Garlan for photo ops.

    Salih Dervish

  • Gathering Hub for Family Traditions

    The welcoming, multi-section room and attentive group accommodations make it a seamless gathering spot across multiple generations of family and friends.

    This place is suitable for organizing a party with family and friends.

    Thuy Bui

  • Consistently Spot-On Pho & Stir-Fries

    Consistently dependable Vietnamese staples, from rich beef and chicken pho to light fried rice, deliver satisfying meals visit after visit.

    The pho is always my first pick — the chicken pho in particular is super consistent and just hits every time.

    Jodi James

  • Broad Multi-Regional Pan-Asian Variety

    Beyond traditional Vietnamese dishes, the extensive menu includes Malaysian laksa, Thai options, and chef's sizzling specialties to satisfy diverse appetites.

    Delicious Laksa and prawns fried rice. Cooked fresh and lots of prawns in the fried rice. Excellent value. They have Malaysian and Thai food on offer too.

    Tash Marion

  • Thoughtful, Personal Front-of-House Care

    Longstanding front-of-house hosts recognize regular patrons, making guests feel uniquely valued on every visit.

    Phuong always tries to come and say hello if she’s not too busy She has a lot of loyal customers and she knows us by name

    Chivon

  • Attentive Multi-Generational Hospitality

    Attentive floor service prioritizes elder comfort and accommodates individual dining preferences with thoughtful warmth.

    Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. They are very kind to older ones. Parents have always been attended to first which is much appreciated.

    Birute Ohlmann

Beloved Vietnamese and Pan-Asian house specialties

  • Pho

    The Pho was especially delicious, with a rich broth and tender meat

    Tram Duong

  • Laksa

    I had the best laksa so far, better than chef lagenda which has gone downhill.

    George

  • Mongolian Beef

    The Mongolian beef is excellent, full of flavour

    Jodi James

  • Grilled Pork Vermicelli Salad

    Tbh I love grilled pork vermicelli salad. Must try

    Thuy Bui

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and house drinks to complement your meal

  • Spring Rolls

    the spring rolls were light and very tasty

    Tram Duong

  • Tomato Rice

    the tomato rice was fluffy and extremely tasty paired with the Japanese tofu stew

    A S

  • Homemade Prawn Rolls

    We also shared some delicious homemade prawn rolls.

    George

  • Soda Lime & Bitters

    they make our soda lime & bitters just the way we like it

    Nocturnal Presenc3

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures and celebration support that elevate group gatherings and family dining.

  • Hands-on Event & Celebration Setup

    Staff actively assist in coordinating large celebrations, arranging table layouts for up to 50 guests and helping set up photo-ready balloon garlands.

  • Dedicated Event Karaoke Setup

    Event bookings have access to an on-site karaoke setup within the spacious dining area to entertain group gatherings.

  • Personalized Host Recognition & Wall of Names

    Long-standing front-of-house staff take time to personally greet regular patrons by name and invite loyal diners to sign their name on the wall.

  • Elder-First Family Table Service

    Servers show deliberate elder care by consistently attending to parents and senior family members first at the table.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for dining, events, and parking on Keilor Road

  • Book Ahead for Weekend Dinners

    Even with a large dining room, tables fill up fast toward the end of the week. Reserve ahead for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings or visit during lunch for a quieter meal.

  • Coordinate Large Group Banquets

    The venue comfortably handles groups and milestone parties of up to 50 guests, complete with generous banquet menus and karaoke equipment. Speak with staff in advance to arrange table setups.

  • Parking and Accessibility Options

    Both on-street parking and nearby off-street spots are available along Keilor Road, and the dining room offers step-free wheelchair accessibility.

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