Bambu opens in Batavia Walmart with Asian-inspired drinks, desserts

A taste of Southeast Asia is coming to Batavia, including Vietnamese coffee and freshly made mochi-style waffles.

Bambu welcomed its first customers on Jan. 14 to try its handcrafted drinks inside the Batavia Walmart at 801 N. Randall Road. It’s the first Bambu to open inside a Walmart, according to a news release.

Bambu started in the Vietnamese community of San Jose, California, before expanding to more than 24 states, Canada and the Philippines.

The business says it crafts its drinks daily with fresh, vegan-friendly ingredients.