Lotus Asian Cuisine and Bar

David Kong 3 years ago

This was a nice restaurant to visit in Santa Monica. My friend Marla had informed me that she went to this place recently and that she liked it, so I decided to go there with her. The staff was very nice and helpful and the food came out very quickly. I got the Crispy Tofu and Sichuan Eggplant, both of which are vegan options. The Sichaun Eggplant was nice and flavorful, having that distinct spicy taste of Sichuanese cuisine. The Crispy Tofu was made well but I feel it wasn't for me, so I hope that they add some vegan options for soft tofu as well like Mapo Tofu. Overall it's a nice place to visit in a good location of Santa Monica. However, in the future I hope they add more vegan options. If they do I would definitely come here more often.

Jade Kelley 3 years ago

Yesterday I had the pleasure of indulging in the ultimate feast at Lotus Dim Sum Dumpling House in Santa Monica. The menu was extensive and I didn’t know where to start… however I didn’t need to worry because EVERYTHING was delicious 😋 It had traditional flavors with a modern twist. I tried the chicken, pork, and shrimp dumplings, plus their bao buns which were magnifíque 🫶🏽 Their orange chicken was real chicken and not “nuggets” with a lil kick at the end 🔥 I started off with the hot & sour soup because it’s an easy test for how good the restaurant is & theirs did not disappoint. Here are a few other notable dishes/notes: Cucumber Salad 🥒: Great pairing with all the dishes, yet yummy on its own. It’s crunchy, fresh, and comes in generous sizes of cucumber. Sauce wasn’t overpowering. Love the sweet red bell peppers - adds an additional crunch but sweet. Hot & sour soup 🥵 some restaurants are stingy with the soup content (tofu), but not here. You get nice chunks of tofu, plus it was the perfect combo of hot & sour. Dumpling 🥟: Loved the rice paper on these! The shrimp and scallop combo was a nice texture moment. Overall, I was happy with the dishes, service, and perfect people-w

Fang Phattha 3 years ago

The place is clean and dimsum was very good in general. Hot food plates were good too and they give generous portion of protein. Dimsum price was in the order of 10. The price of the hot food is about 20. Their portion is reasonable. Things I recommend: - hargao 100% - siu mai 100% - steamed ribs - fried rice or any stir fry dish is very good - veg tempura - egg tart Things I do not recommend: - XLB: our portion was very dry and stick to the cup. Every piece broke apart when trying to pull out of the cup. The wrapping was too thick. - Mochi: the wrapping was already harden and tasted like they’ve been made a very long time ago. Ice cream was good but the outside was not good mochi flour anymore. Service was good. Nice servers and good tea.

Katie Lin 3 years ago

Have been craving dim sum for a while now and I finally got my cravings satisfied at here! You must order Har Gow, Sui Mai, Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls, and egg tarts when at dim sum. At least those are my must-order items. I love how Lotus has a wide selection of dim sum options. If you are not in the mood for dim sum, no worries they have a selection for lunch as well ranging from noodles to rice and vegetable sides like spicy braised tofu and string beans. The options are endless! If you’re ever in the area, highly recommend checking them out!

Christopher Ma 4 years ago

Let's be brutally honest. The food is quite good, and they look good but don't compare with Chinatown/San Gabriel Valley. It's for a more diverse customer base, let's just say, hardcore Chinese folks will never order sushi from a dimsum place. Price is west side pricing which is understandable. It has a full bar, friendly staff. You will have a great meal without having to stand in line for an hour on Saturday or Sunday. I will come back just for that.