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Lotus Chinese Kitchen
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
4 reviews for Lotus Chinese Kitchen
I've only eaten here once so I don't know if I just got lucky, or what--but I ordered Orange Chicken (not on the menu but they made it anyway!) and it is lovely grilled chicken, both white and dark meat, in a tangy orange sauce. Not too sweet, not too heavy, and since it's not grilled it's not too bad for you. Not too shabby!
Friend ordered pork lo mein--also healthy, perhaps not as exciting as it could be but that's what you get when it's not covered in grease.
Lots of people at this place, so that means people like it. That's always a good sign for hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
So I decided to try out a different place for my Chinese addiction. I stopped and placed an order to take to the drive-in movie at the Swap Shop. I was anxious to try out this place since I've only heard good reviews.
The restaurant is in an old shopping center that still has damage from hurricane Andrew, the inside was lacking in cleanliness, and the workers were all shouting in Mandarin. In other words - all the appearances of yummy Chinese takeout!
The service was fairly fast considering the vast quantity of food we ordered. Unfortunately the place did not live up to my expectations at all. My szechwan chicken was super dry even though it was covered in sauce, I only received one soup even though I ordered two, there were no napkins. And although I was specific about asking for eating utensils (I asked three times) we received neither knife or spoon.
I hate giving a bad review, but I it was so bad! I mean, come on; how do you screw-up egg rolls?
Me no go back... :..(
My search continues...
I am an expert on Lotus. I grew up within walking distance and my parents have been taking me there literally since I was in a baby sling. The people who work there have never forgotten our names, even now that I'm in college and my mom has moved out of the city. They are the friendliest, sweetest people in the world and I am so thrilled that they continue to be successful to this day.
I've never had a bad meal here. I swear by their chicken wings. No one has chicken wings like theirs. They are unbelievable. I pretty much always have moo goo gai pan with chicken fried rice. It's always great. I love the crunchy noodles on the table. I love everything about this place.
True, the ambiance is nothing to speak of. The menu is also not incredibly large, but I think you'll find that all the typical dishes one would look for in a Chinese restaurant are there and that they are satisfactory. The service is usually good.
If you're looking for great Chinese, look no further.
We have been taking out food from LOTUS for years. The quality never varies, and the food and value is excellent....
We have only "eaten in" there one time and that was excellent also.
4 stars only because of ambience and not a huge variety
