Green Bamboo Vietnamese Restaurant is located at 126 Hardy Street in central Nelson. It was established by long-time Nelson residents who wanted to introduce Vietnamese cuisine and culture to the city at a time when there were no Vietnamese restaurants locally. The restaurant's name draws on the cultural significance of bamboo in Vietnamese heritage, and its founding chef brought around two decades of experience in Vietnamese cooking.
The menu blends traditional Vietnamese flavours with a contemporary presentation, with pho (beef and chicken noodle soups) among the dishes most frequently praised by diners, alongside signature plates and Vietnamese coffee. Vegetarian options are available. The restaurant is open Monday to Sunday for lunch (11.30am–2.30pm) and dinner (5pm–10pm).
### MICE and group considerations
Green Bamboo is a sit-down restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway and reservations, and is well regarded among Nelson's dining options. It is best suited to informal business lunches, delegate dinners and small group meals for visitors to the Nelson Tasman region rather than formal meetings or conferences. Organisers planning group bookings should contact the restaurant directly to confirm current capacity, menu options and availability.
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