Bam Bou

Went for a Saturday night meal recently. I made the booking because my husband had read that there was a special offer. I read through and yes there was an offer, so I booked.

When we sat down, the head waiter came over to explain that the special offer didn't apply for Saturday night bookings between something like 7:30-8:30, as he had had other confused customers that night. Maybe we should have read the offer terms more carefully, but I do think that if multiple customers are getting confused, then the offer is too confusing, so would advise other diners to check carefully.

The food came, and it was generally lovely. The squid starter was especially nice. The main course portions weren't the biggest though and my main course monkfish was a bit luke warm, as was my husband's espresso - in my book, there's no excuse for not serving hot dishes hot.

The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a lovely ambience, but it's not great value at full price.
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7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Recently got treated to a meal and found the service to be better than previously reviewed in 2009 though there was still room for improvement.

Starter of soy beans poor value money as were some main courses like the chicken - not substantial enough - avoid this dish. Relaxing place in a good location but the cooking needs to improve with bigger portions and better quality ingredients - not value for money.
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Pete
6 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Sunday, October 09, 2011

This restaurant is superb. The interior is tasteful and classy in a colonial style, the food was delicious with the menu offering more variety and creativity than the usual vietnamese fare. I would thoroughly recommend it.
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Lou Lou
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, August 26, 2011

had my 40th Birthday here and everything was exceptional... food was amazing, service was perfect and the whole night was brilliant. have also been on about 4 other occasions and have had a great time each time. this is one of London's best places to eat
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bobby - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Went on a Friday evening and I have to say I thought the service was exceptional, very attentive, punctual and friendly. We sat downstairs which did seem to be the nicest room. Good atmosphere, very tasty food (especially the scallops with pork belly), decent price.
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Peter, Fitzrovia - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Sunday, January 09, 2011

This place seems like it is on its way out.

After being a regular at both the restaurant and the cocktail bar upstairs I have now had one too many bad experiences that I won't be coming again.

The staff seem bored and are unattentive, so much so that as a customer you feel like your intruding. Four - five years ago when I moved to London it was buzzing. Please rebrand and open as something else soon, the location is great so custom should come back.
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Andrew - View all reviews by this user
3 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, December 22, 2010