Mambu

06/30/2008 Posted by jackal4eva

We enjoyed some good to great food at Mambu recently. The drinks, however, are not good. We ordered some margaritas and mojitos. The margarita tastes like it comes from a bottle of bad sour mix, the mojitos are the worst I have ever tasted (imagine liquid spearmint gum). We went a backup bottle of wine - too bad it was served at about 85 degrees (note to owner/bar manager: you need to chill white wine and slightly chill red wine to about 55-60 degrees). It's too bad that you cannot get a great meal and a great drink at Mambu, hopefully they will read this and make it an even better experience!

Pros: Food, service, venue

Cons: Drinks, Drinks, Drinks... Wow.

04/27/2008 Posted by rio6

My girlfriend and I went to Mambu's expecting to taste some amazing food (at least good enough to justify its prices and live up to some of these reviews). I have to say the atmosphere was great, and the staff very friendly. However, we were very disappointed with the food. We started up with the vegetarian fried wontons as an appetizer. Some of these were FROZEN in the middle, and the others just plain, not flavorful at all. For our entrees we had the "Mariscada" (which they describe as a "paella"), and a tofu-vegetable stir-fry. The peanut-sauce-based stir-fry was pretty tasty, but got boring after a few bites. The so-called "paella" was a tomato-based broth with some rice in it and seafood (shrimp, scallops, mussels... also chicken and sausage but we had it without them). Obviously nothing like a real paella if you've ever had one (it's not meant to be a soup!). This plate actually resembled one they have a Rumba's, but did not taste nearly as good. Overall very disappointed.

Pros: Atmosphere, Staff

Cons: Food!

04/19/2008 Posted by nashdiva

I have eaten at many places in Nashville and this has to be at the top of my list. Extremely satisfied with my experience. Well done Mambu! Service was great. Have to go in and meet the crotchie old hostess/owner Anita (very funny person). Go early and beat the rush. LOVED IT!!!

04/19/2008 Posted by blacknmild

Nashville little hidden gem. The crazy lady owner is a very funny person. She had us laughing from the time we came in. This was my first time in and i loved it. Would come back again...and again. The cuisine was incredible!!!

04/19/2008 Posted by lover0929

Food was AWESOME. Must have. Great place for a date. This is the only review that you need to read!! Trust me.

04/19/2008 Posted by foodlover001

Food was awesome. Try the shrimp dumplings! The nightly specials were awesome. The service was awesome but the food was even better. Come and enjoy yourself. Drink , eat, and be happy.

04/19/2008 Posted by madblackman

Food was awesome> Corey and Anita bring some great artistic flare into there food. It was awesome and i loved everything that i had (and i am harsh critic). Come and try out the food and enjoy the service.

04/19/2008 Posted by fan0001

Food was awesome. Owners were funny and kind. Service was great. I love It. It brings something great and different Nashville. Awesome food.

04/19/2008 Posted by rdwidene

Check out health dept score on website. This place could make you sick. Several items noted but read for yourself. inspection was done 4/2008.

Pros: Voted for good food in past

Cons: Needs to clean up their act

03/06/2008 Posted by doscarson

We dined at Mambu on Valentine's day and the entire experience was AMAZING. The food was wonderful, the service was impecable (which is very hard to find on Valentine's day). We did have reservations and were seated immediately. The entire meal was the best we experienced in Nashville. I would highly recommend Mambu. We had appetizers....salad....entrees..and desert and all was incredible. Enjoy!

Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE