I was at a Boston-area (Somerville) TJ Maxx/Homegoods combination yesterday and picked up some "TruBamboo" bamboo cutting boards for nice prices (20 for a 35 dollar one, 15 for 25, etc.). I got a large one with a channel for... (13 replies, last updated by Lillydu December 6, 2005)

Does anyone else use a bamboo cutting board? I just switched over from plastic, and the board feels weird. I watched my knife; it didn’t seem to dull, but I was only cutting a few vegetables. More annoyingly, the board seems... (80 replies, last updated by fatcat55jc July 17, 2009)

and a sushi bar. I always preferred the more compact Asian restaurants, which sets the Bamboo House apart from the Orient Pearl, which opened several months earlier just up the road on Route 125. They had a prominent poster and... (1 reply, last updated by bewley July 14, 2009)

You probably already know from earlier postings that I like the place. It’s not the “hot pepper wallow” you’ve guided me to on this board (and that I’ve come to delight in as well) but ... GIVEN THAT... (2 replies, last updated by Wayne Keyser March 7, 2005)

Galley Girl has mentioned in response to my post of 12/15 that some local hounds were considering a trek to Worcester to give the Bamboo Hut a try. I am by no means a Vietnamese cuisine maven, my experience to date being limited... (10 replies, last updated by Spanky January 1, 2003)

hi chowhounders, can someone please tell me where i can find bamboo cutting boards in toronto? GTA west would be preferred. also, how much do bamboo cutting boards cost? i have four plastic cutting boards - two large for fruit (32 replies, last updated by aser September 7, 2009)

I bought a very nice looking bamboo cutting board a few weeks ago ($20 at Target—such a steal!). Since I neglected my old Boos Blocks board to death, I’d like to take better care of this one . Am I supposed to oil it... (1 reply, last updated by toodie jane June 17, 2007)

What is the best way to clean and maintain bamboo cutting boards? Right now I just wash them by hand and let them dry on the rack. Are bamboo boards dishwasher safe? Do I need to treat them with mineral oil like regular wooden... (5 replies, last updated by Claudette December 19, 2006)

yes, you should still oil a bamboo board. it will have the same benefits that it does for wood. mine is newer and also has the raw feel, which i think only time and constant use will change. (2 replies, last updated by jcanncuk January 6, 2007)

I have had this Bamboo cutting board for about 5 years. I have never oiled it. I have never used bleach on it. We only cut vegetables on it, never meat. Well, it is starting to stink. Should I toss this board or can I salvage it,... (5 replies, last updated by MakingSense February 1, 2008)

I honestly don’t know about its care, but I would advise you to be careful with your knives: bamboo is very hard, hence its application in flooring. The harder the cutting board, the faster your knives will dull.... (5 replies, last updated by adp0 December 31, 2004)

Just wanted to write and let everyone know about the excellent service I have received from "Totally Bamboo"! A number of months ago I purchased their “chopping set” (a Bamboo bowl with a mezzaluna-type knife and a... (1 reply, last updated by jcanncuk December 13, 2006)

not open. Across the street from the new Galleria, Blue Bamboo Thai-Vietnamese was really good tonight...a very pleasant suprise. It is a nice, clean little space, with exposed red brick walls with splashes of soothing green and... (0 replies, last updated by Maddyg January 2, 2008)

I am not a big fan of buffets because usually the food is very average and frankly, I can’t eat enough food at one seating nor do I want to; however, that being said, I work next to the Bamboo Restaurant in Dedham... (8 replies, last updated by fullbelly December 11, 2007)

Many Dallas chowhounds know the story of Voltaire-expensive land, even more expensive decor (Chihuly art, etc)and the weird way the restaurant evolved in one direction (slowly downhill from an upscale starting point) and the bar... (1 reply, last updated by Kirk February 10, 2003)