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    Cafe Lotus

    4.2 (241 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Paneer Tikka Masala
    Amanda O.

    We checked this place out over the weekend & loved everything we ordered! We were seated right away & overall the service was okay. The restaurant itself was nice & clean as well. We ordered the paneer tikka masala, which had great flavor, though we wish we ordered it extra spicy. For our sides, we got vegetable momo, & basmati rice. I meant to order biryani rice but I missed up Then for dipping, paneer naan & poori! Everything tasted great!

    Saag Paneer, Garlic Naan GF, basmati rice, kombucha, and coconut chai
    Wendy A.

    A must see. I always feel so welcome here. The staff is very attentive and cordial. They also seem to always have a busy takeout following. Sitting next to the window, I enjoyed the neighborhood's activity of people walking or driving by. It's exciting to see them preparing your food as you walk by on the way to the very clean and well-stocked restroom. Their Saag Paneer is gluten-free; made fresh with fresh, pesticide-free spinach and organic paneer. The white Basmati rice is so aromatic and fluffy. The cumin seeds are a great touch. The Garlic Naan is made with organic garlic and fresh cilantro. It can be made gluten free. It was warm and crispy. This batch was crispy, and other batches I've had have been thicker and fluffy. Both versions are wonderful. Today, I chose the local Marin Kombucha Ginger Lemongrass, which is delicately effervescent and mild. They are so accommodating--they made me made their wonderful chai, but with coconut milk. You can sweeten it yourself, if desired, with Sugar in the Raw. There's even a covered patio in the back of the restaurant with a lovely breeze. $35 for all of the above, with enough for a dinner at home tomorrow.

    Garlic Naan
    Bindu A.

    Lovely ambiance! So happy to find this place on a hot day after hike. Great food. Salmon was great, I would have preferred a less sweet curry for both tikka masalas. Amazing elaichi chai too!

    Shrimp
    Kristi D.

    Comfort food, Cozy vibes, delicious green tea and spicy shrimp. The service was attentive and friendly. They should consider playing a little background music to add to the ambiance. I highly recommend.

    Leah S.

    Our first visit here was on an absolutely scorching day, on our way home from a super long hike. You might think "spicy and hot curry on a hot day, that sounds crazy!" You'd be right! Nevertheless, that's what we picked and I'm so glad we did. This place is a gem! On our first visit, we ordered the rose lemonade ($5.95) each to drink, which was expensive but delicious and super refreshing. To eat, he ordered the saag paneer lunch ($8.95), and I ordered the vegetarian korma lunch special ($8.95), which came with naan and rice. My korma was the perfect marriage of sweet golden raisins, crunchy cashews, creamy sauce, and a powerful kick of spices. Amazing! The saag was creamy, spicy and substantial, with delicious paneer cubes. The rice was fluffy, and the naan was both fluffy and crunchy-the perfect mix. Our meals were delicious, extremely flavorful, and made with high quality ingredients. We really enjoyed every bite and said "we've gotta come back here!" Fast forward to another scorching day, way over 90 degrees outside and we decide to come out here for Indian food again. We clearly didn't learn last time about hot food and hot days. I ordered the Vegetarian Thali ($15.95) and he ordered the Seekh Kabab lunch special ($12.95). I ordered a cup of chai ($3.95, comes with one refill) to drink because why not when it's 100 outside? I was absolutely delighted when my meal arrived. It had a small bowl of korma, a lentil dish, some saag and rice, alongside some naan. It was perfect for a person like me that wants to try a little of everything and they were all delicious. Hubby loved his kabab dish, which also came with rice, naan and lentils, and we both loved the chai even though it was hot. Service is fast but not super friendly, parking is super inconvenient in the middle of the street area, but it's so worth it to eat this delicious food. Big downside is the restaurant doesn't seem to be air conditioned, and they have all the doors open so it's full of flies, which is obnoxious. Still, the food here is so delicious, I will absolutely be returning!

    One of the best indian food in town and specially momo was so delicious

    One of the best Indian food restaurant specially Momo was so delicious no oily,perfect spicy and healthy food.

    Lunch special.
    Barbara R.

    The veg lunch curry at Cafe Lotus was exceptional, and the servers were warm and accommodating. Each Lunch Combo Special comes with one curry but because they graciously agreed to split the two curries when plating, we were each presented with a beautiful 2-curry thali. They also substituted garlic naan, and the meal was topped off with really good self-serve, unlimited chai. Big shout out for Cafe Lotus' lunch specials, which for some reason are not listed on the website.

    Vegetable Samosas
    Rhona G.

    Picked up take out after a long hike and was able to order 30 min before their closing. I ordered samosas, vegetable biryani, and aloo gobi. The samosas were excellent including great potato and veggies filling plus added tastiness when dipped In the sauces. The biryani was flavorful. I liked the cashews on top for crunch but not the grape/raisin fruit in my rice. The aloo gobi was also tasty. They made sure I had my complete order to go. The portion size was perfect for leftovers to enjoy for a couple days.

    Yes! Sculpin IPA
    Rob B.

    Aloha, traveling with my vegan friends checked on Yelp where to eat. Thank you Yelpers for guiding us to Cafe Lotus. Wow, what a great find. Nice cold beers in fridge (yes Sculpin. IPA) to compliment our spicy Indian dishes. They accommodated all veggie dishes. Awesome Saag with mushrooms (not on menu) as well as chickpeas in our coconut curries. So yummy. Will definitely e back again. Enjoy!

    a cup of coffee and a spoon on a table
    Vanessa A.

    I'm a huge fan of Indian food and can honestly get super picky about where we go out to get Indian food. I was trying to eat something light so I ended up choosing the eggplant curry and the Tandoor chicken. I couldn't leave without the chai tea which was absolutely delicious! Usually I write more but I've said what I said and recommend Cafe Lotus.

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    Cozy, super friendly, amazing food. Chicken tikka masala is heavenly. Always a great meal.

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    Delicious food, kind waitstaff and servers. Great value. High quality, organic ingredients

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    One of my favorite Indian resteraunts. The food is excellent and the service is very fast and friendly!

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    Consistently good food. Well spiced and flavorful. I have been here several times and will return.

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    1 year ago

    Quality food.decent service.best vegan option.Best gluten free nan option. free welcome masala tea. love it.

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    3 years ago

    Best Chicken Tikka Masala I have ever had. Friendly and attentive service. Will return!

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    2 years ago

    I love that they have organic options. I've only taken out, never ate in. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Great service. We really like the food and the service. Dine in or take out is well worth it.

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    Great food and great service. We usually order it as takeout. The staff is very friendly.

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    Came for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was almost a full house! As we ate, more people came…read moreand all tables were filled except one. What a popular place. I can see why because their food is delicious. Fiancé and I got their momo platter (4 each of the veggie, pork and chicken momo), chicken kabob, and chicken thukpa (noodle soup). We have never had thukpa before and it was pretty good and warming. Perfect on a chilly night. Momos were juicy, and beautifully wrapped. The chicken kabob came out sizzling and was quite juicy. Their portion size is great. We even had some leftovers for next day. Service was fast and friendly. Was impressed there were just two people waiting tables/taking orders for a full house. Food came out quick and there were even a couple takeout orders while we were there so they definitely managed the flow quite well. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

    Unlike most good Indian restaurants, when you walk in here you're not going to come out smelling…read morelike spices. That might not be a great thing though because the food just didn't have enough flavor for me. To be fair, maybe it's a difference between Indian and Himalayan food, I'm not really sure. I think it might work for people who would enjoy Indian cuisine if the flavors were more subtle. Service was friendly and everything was prepped well, it just wasn't for me. I wish I would have noticed the dumplings on the menu before ordering or that the staff would have pointed them out, because I would have liked to try them and I'm not sure if or when I'll be back.

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    New Delhi is by far the best Indian food in town. Naan is an important part of my indian meal and…read morethere is none better that i've had ANYWHERE! My only issue with Indian dining is that my girl is veggie and I like a little chicken. It makes ordering at most indian restaurants costly and we end up taking half the food home. At New Delhi you can order a thali plate at dinner. Either two veggie dishes or one meat/one veggie on the same plate. Comes with chai, rice, choice of naan, raita, and a small salad. Plus dessert! Such an amazingly delicious deal and allows single diners to have a complete indian meal without spending $50. How the indian place down the street is packed while this one is not is mind boggling. Please come support this family so this place remains part of SR for years to come!

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