Bamboo Garden is a bright, clean restaurant with a modern feel. There are tables and booths, lots of green plants and a private room for large parties. The inspiration for the food dates back thousands of years to China's early imperial dynasties. Every year, the Chinese emperor was required to practice strict vegetarianism for seven weeks. The royal court's chefs created all sorts of wonderful concoctions, many of them resembling the appearance, texture and taste of meat, poultry and seafood.
Many vegetarians love the fake meats, since the meals resemble comfort foods they once ate.
Other herbivores opt for different choices on the menu, not wanting to be reminded. Among the starters, you can choose from crispy fried spring rolls, taro root patties, won tons, potstickers, beef rolls, chicken nuggets and stuffed vegetable rolls in soybean wrappers. I usually stay away from the appetizers, though, which have a higher grease content than the rest of the menu. Brave diners will find Buddha's Imperial Feast a delicious taste sensation. The appearance of the hair-like moss threads, which top stewed black mushrooms and Chinese vegetables, can be unnerving for some Westerners.