This was my first time at Green Lotus in San Jose since the one off of Bascom closed down. I was very surprised to see the exact same menu at the San Jose location versus the Bascom location. I got takeout this particular day and the stirfry I wanted they didn't have any more of that style, but the lady said there was a similar one that was better for takeout. I forget which one she recommended but I ordered that one as well as the mango salad and the Vegetarian Pho. Once I got to my aunts house and set up our lunches, I found out that the Pho was cold. I'm not too sure if that was due to me getting takeout or if they had not heated anything up that day. They didn't tell me anything ahead of time so I think that's a little odd to me. You would serve someone cold soup, even though they want to takeout at least without telling them first. Hee Nevertheless, the mango salad, stirfry dish, and Pho all tasted delicious once everything was heated up to the right temperature! We loved our food and I am happy. This location is still around!! read more

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We came in an hour before closing and were able to grab the last available table. We tried the pomelo salad, shaken beef, bun bo hue, fried mushrooms. All were good, but I probably would get a different salad next time. It was too much sauce. read more

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Hubby and I came here without even realizing it was a vegetarian restaurant! That didn't matter because there were plenty of appealing things on the menu with "meat" which was plant based but just as satisfying as if it was real meat! I got the Pomelo salad and hubby got the crispy noodles chow mein with vegetables. We were so impressed with how beautiful the food was arranged and presented. And above that, the food was as delicious as it was beautiful! The pomelo salad was one of a kind. What a creative mixture of different flavors and textures! There was crispy tofu and gluten strips as well as squiggly vermicelli, lightly tossed shredded carrots, finely shredded cabbage, vegetarian ham, sweet and refreshing pomelo chunks, all tossed in a very light and tasty sweet vinaigrette. It was definitely one of the most creative and tasty salads I've ever had. The crispy noodles chow mein with vegetables was delicious. The noodles came with gravy at the bottom of the plate but stayed nice and crispy. The noodles were arranged like a nest with perfectly sautéed vegetables and imitation meat in the middle. It was Green Lotus' beautiful version of Hong Kong style chow mein. The only downside of eating here was the traffic and the difficulty of trying to get in and out of the parking lot through the relentless traffic. But the food was excellent and it was a very nice experience for us. Service was also excellent! read more

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We usually order from the Business Circle location because we personally feel like the food is slightly better from there and also there's a five star rewards system at that location. However, we decided to order from this location today. We got the salted fish fried rice, bbq pork roll, and crispy oyster mushroom. Just by looks, the fried rice here is a lot more pale. I do think the rice is marginally less seasoned but overall still good. I really enjoyed the mushroom because it's slightly sweet compared to the Business Circle one. The only dish I was disappointed by was the bbq pork roll. The rice paper was on the harder side already when we ate it, whereas, we could leave the Business Circle's roll out for hours with no problem. I still think the food at this location is good, but we still prefer the other location. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the bay area! We've been coming for years and have tried about 99% of the menu and everything is consistently delicious. I'm not vegan, but I constantly find myself craving their food. Food 5/5: Some of their menu highlights include the salted fish fried rice, mango salad, crispy seasoning oyster mushroom, green curry, and the tofu dumpling vermicelli soup ( their version of Bún Riêu). My family also favors their caramelized clay pot dishes. Their food is fresh and flavorful! Service 5/5: Attentive, friendly staff Ambiance 5/5: It's a cozy, medium sized restaurant with lots of dining space and always tidy. Overall, this is a place we love to frequent. I cannot rave enough about this place and I've converted a many non vegan eaters into loving Green Lotus! read more

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Parking: Small lot but not too packed so parking should be ok. Interior: Plenty of tables, good for big groups, and pretty clean. Wait Time: None to be seated, about 10-20min for food. Items Order: 10/10 Caramelized Roasted Pork in Clay Pot $14.5 - FIRE! The sauce is so authentic to vietnamese bo kho and the meat alternative was truly replicated so well! Very tender, juicy, and flavorful. Must get! 10/10 Shaken Beef with Bell Pepper $14.5 - YUM AF. Very similar review to the above with a different flavor profile. 10/10 Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushroom $12 - BOMB. Seasoned very well, fried lightly and crispy. 8/10 Papaya Salad $13 - Not as spectacular as the others but still well made, fresh, and good sauces/flavors. Rice $3 read more

Went here for my friend who is a vegan for her birthday. This a vegetarian place with vegan options. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't miss the meat. The crispy tofu was golden and crispy on the outside and silky smooth inside 8.2/10. The hot pot was flavorful, sure it would have been better with some real meat hahaha 6.7/10. The green curry was tasty and actually was great with the crispy tofu 7/10. Pad See Eww was really good 8/10. Fried rice also very tasty 8/10. read more

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With my vegan eating daughter in town,I needed a new place to go eat. This place had really good reviews,so she ok. They have a nice variety of fake meats . Most places don't have such a good selection. She ordered the vegan udon. It's actually hard to find a vegan broth. The broth was thick and rich. Almost a chicken soup consistently. We also got fried tofu and the salty fish fried rice. Not the typical fried tofu. This one was panko crusted. The silky tofu walked well with the crispy crunchy crust.. The rice wasn't that salty. It was fine, just expected a little more salty and flavore. We ordered online and,it said it would be ready in 10 minutes. Really quick service for 6pm. My only negative is the traffic around the area. It's always seems like there's traffic up and down story rd. I like the area food scene,but hate dealing with the traffic and the parking. read more

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We came on a busy Wednesday work lunch with a group of eight people. They were able to see us fairly quickly. This place gets packed during lunchtime so plan accordingly. Our suggestions would be to try their spring roll sampler and their green lotus salad. Just super fresh and superb. I can't believe it's all vegan! Such a gem in the community. And if youre not vegetarian or vegan, def try this place! read more

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Definitely one of vegetarian restaurants that we will be coming back in the future. We passed this restaurant for so many times, and we finally had the chance to dine there. The place is spacious, parking can be a hassle. But if you arrive early, you will find parking spots at ease. For appetizers, we would recommend by Crispy Osyter Seasoning, huge oyster chunks, fried with batter with seasoning. Love this dish as my kids thought it was fried chicken at first. My second recommendation is their bbq "pork" roll. Since they use imitation pork, I was surprised this pork roll was so tasty. They also give the mango sauce to dip with the bbq pork, it was so delicious. They don't skimp on the portion too. One dish can be easily shared by two-three people. We also love their "chicken" and mushroom fried rice. This one one of their most popular dishes that you need to get! Very tasty, shareable with your group too. Definitely get the sugar cane juice here. Very refreshing to drink with all those dish! read more

Food is incredible here! You have to come even if you aren't vegan. The portions are incredibly generous. The servers are incredibly kind and helpful. Very clean and well taken care of. read more

Tried this place for the first time after a long road trip and it hit the spot. None of us are fully vegan, but this was quite delicious. What we ordered in order of excellence: 1. Shaken beef 10/10 2. Green lotus salad 9/10 3. Bbq ham rolls 8/10 4. Pho noodle soup 7/10 Restrooms is fairly clean and free parking in the shared lot. Clean, pleasant casual interior. Very friendly and fast service! Will be returning next I'm in the Bay Area to try more dishes. read more

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Came here for a Sunday lunch. Was greeted upon entering the restaurant and was able to order quickly. I ordered the vermicelli noodle bowl with tofu nuggets. The nuggets were fried to perfection, for a vermicelli bowl it had very little carrots and cucumbers, I wish there had been a little more to balance the amount of bean sprouts and lettuce. Other than that it was delicious and flavorful, especially with the vegan fish sauce. My boyfriend ordered the pho soup and it was absolutely delicious, you could taste really strong notes of cinnamon and the broth was very flavorful, I guarantee any normal person wouldn't believe it was vegan. Overall we had a good experience and I'd recommend others give this spot a try read more

Green Lotus Restaurant - R7. Combination Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Delicious Vietnamese vegetarian food. Taste and portion is very good. Restaurant is very clean and modern. Parking lot is small though. What we ordered: Pork belly in clay pot Lemongrass fish Shaking beef read more

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Good vegetarian foods for those who wants to try other food options. Pricing is reasonable. I would recommend it.

Great veggie spot with a wide selection! The ambiance was giving local spot that the neighborhood frequents as foot traffic was consistent, and service is straight forward. I ordered a ton to try a variety since it was my first time, and the portions were so large - definitely to share. The fried oyster seemed like a must try and was the standout dish for me, its seasoned perfectly and the texture is crispy. I've had better vermecelli plates but it wasn't too bad and the spring rolls had a nice crisp. I'd probably opt for something different next time. I wouldn't say I love it but it's great for what it is: Affordable, abundant selection of vegetarian food that doesn't make you feel like you're missing out. read more

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We came around 1:45pm on a Tuesday, and the place was empty so we didn't have to wait in line or anything. Service was good. Ambiance is fine. Parking might or might not be difficult to find depending on the day and time you come. For the food, I tried the Crispy Oyster Mushroom and the Shaken Beef. They were both pretty good. I don't like mushroom, but I kept eating their crispy oyster mushroom. It really doesn't taste like mushroom. Overall, pretty good. I will probably come here again. read more

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Good portions. Service was great. The restaurant was comfortable and pretty chill. The food was so yummy. I liked the wat the food was prepared, it was so crunchy and I'm lucky when it comes to plant based food that attempts to imitate other foods but the imitation chicken was nice. I'd order it again for sure. I usually eat meat but it was really delicious. read more

I went to an event that had catered from this restaurant. Everything was delicious! I usually don't go to vegetarian restaurants, but this one is really good! I may start going to vegetarian restaurants now thanks to their yummy food! I had the BBQ Pork roll, tofu fried rice, and an eggplant dish. read more

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First timer at this location! FYI it is not located inside of grand century mall. It is located in its own parking lot area. The restaurant is a little cozier than the other location. I wish they had the door open or put on the AC because it was super stuffy even on a colder day. We got greeted immediately upon arriving. Our server was nice and helpful with recommendations. We ordered the crispy seasoned oyster mushrooms, mushroom chicken fried rice, and the shaken beef plate. Everything was 10/10! The stand out were the crispy oyster mushrooms. To me, they tasted like katsu chicken! The texture of the breading and the mushrooms was so meat like, it was trippy! And the sauce was just spot on delish. Overall, pleasant experience would return to this location for Asian style vegan food. read more

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Very limited parking as it is on the corner of the Grand Century Mall. You have to turn into the first driveway as it has its own dedicated parking area. If you miss it, you gotta go around again or walk from the main parking lot. Small but open seating - about a little over 10 tables. Usually my go to orders when eating vegetarian/vegan are: fish in a clay pot, sweet and sour soup, a curry, and salad. The green curry had the perfect amount of heat and coconut cream. I love bamboo shoots and eggplants in my curry. The fish in the clay pot had nice texture and the sauce was not overly sweet. Caramelization is a must in this dish and the sauce was not thick. You can never go wrong with the sweet and sour soup. It's mixed with celery, bean sprouts, okra, tomatoes, pineapple, tofu, and "ham". The papaya salad I will probably pass on next time. A bit too hard and personally I would have liked more flavor or punch in the sauce to elevate it. My parents are vegetarian/vegan and I'm a carnivore. It's healthy dining without the guilt and is satisfying. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their hotpots or spring rolls. read more

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Vegetarian food that is SOSO delicious!! My family has been transitioning to a plant-based diet & Green Lotus has to be our go-to! Favorites: Eggplant Stir-Fry - Delicious and so so saucy!! Crispy Mushrooms - Eaten this 3 different times it is our go-to and the mushrooms are addicting and very flavorful Mango Salad - Huge portions and super fresh to balance out other oilier dishes Everything was so well seasoned and came with huge huge portions!! Really great for big groups to share a set of dishes read more

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The restaurant is in a good location. The food has been consistently good for years, with excellent service. I like their broken rice plate, a few egg noodle soups, plus the hot pot. read more

Vietnamese people have perfected fake meat, the rest of the world needs to catch up!! Green lotus had such good vegetarian food! All the fake meats tasted different and the textures were as spot on as I've ever experienced. My friend ordered so don't know the names of the dishes but got an egg roll/spring roll platter, some noodle soup, and Thai fried rice. Loved them all!!! Highly recommend read more

Green Lotus Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I don't normally go out for vegetarian/vegan food as I get to eat it at home occasionally. However, during Lent season we decided to stop my one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants. I got the Vegetarian Pho and I was blown away. The broth was full of flavor and there were all sorts of tofu including vegan ham, fried tofu and more. We also ordered the Vegetarian Green Curry. It came with a different type of eggplant which was on the crunchier side. The curry had lots of flavor and it also came with a lot of rice to enjoy it with! read more

Green Lotus Restaurant - Vegetarian Green Curry (Ca Ri Chay) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Really wanted to eat here but they couldn't tell me what was gluten free .... I'm celiac so vitally important. Food looks amazing but they really need to add this info. I asked the two people working and they looked at me and had no idea what I was asking...I would have ordered a ton of food.... Place looks very clean...and food looks amazing, I'd tried if I was not worried about gluten free. Hoping they can fix! read more

Solid Vietnamese vegetarian. Hits the spot if you're craving vegetarian but not the best Vietnamese vegetarian I've had

I love this place but they always mess up with order . This is 3rd time I am facing it . I made my mind to check the order and delivery person started saying my first dish , I thought it was ok . But no , I ordered eggplant but got some fried tofu . Maybe someone else is cribbing about their missing tofu . I strongly recommend to check your full order before heading home read more

I've been a loyal customer at Green Lotus for years. It was my go-to spot for comforting Vietnamese food, and I always brought new friends, clients, and family along, hoping to introduce them to authentic flavors and support a local business. Sadly, this visit was a huge letdown--and it will be my last. I usually order the same things: the Thai hot pot, fried mushrooms, and spring rolls. But this time, everything was off--way off. The moment the food hit the table, I could smell the old, rancid oil. That alone should've been the red flag. The food looked darker than usual and completely unappetizing. The portion sizes? An absolute joke compared to what they used to be. The fried mushrooms were more like burnt crumbs than actual pieces. The spring rolls, once fresh and flavorful, were soggy, smelly, and overcooked. The vegetables, which used to be a highlight for me, smelled off and looked wilted. And the hot pot--don't even get me started. $30 for a few sad slices of tofu, a couple mushrooms, and some unidentifiable, rubbery meat that tasted awful. The broth, which should be the star, was bland and strange like someone forgot to season it at all. The people seems like they just here for their money hourly and go. They dont care abt customers. Their face show really angry and unwelcomed. It honestly feels like the owners have given up. No care in the cooking, no attention to quality, no pride in the food. I've spent years supporting this place, bringing in new customers and spreading good word, but it seems like they just don't care anymore. I'm not the only one noticing the decline--my friends and clients who came with me were just as disappointed. I'll be warning everyone I know to stay away from now on. Take care of your business--because clearly, nobody there is doing it right now. read more

Green Lotus Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

A heavenly place for vegan and vegetarian. You won't feel deprived without meat. Start off assorted roll sampler, get a taste of all rolls with faux pork and tofu roll. The crispy oyster mushroom is a must try. They also have a variety of curry dishes available. The caramel used faux pork in a clay pot tasted like real meat which my meat-eater friends were surprised. You won't miss eating meat here. They are busy, so you need to flag their staff down for any service. Typical Asian mom and pop type of restaurant. They also offer online orders thru Grubhub, Ubereats and Doordash. So an alternative for that if you don't feel like waiting for a table there. The dining area is not big, max 50 diners. So it is not ideal for a large party or a family with small children. Food is delicious even non-vegetarian will enjoy, read more

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Green Lotus has a large variety of Vegan options. The first time I tried their food was at my friend's baby's first birthday party. I remember the crispy oyster mushrooms was a big hit, followed by the papaya salad. I did not realize Green Lotus had two locations and one of them was at the Grand Century Plaza (the busiest spot in SJ for food). The restaurant was hidden out of sight so I would have missed it if I did not pass by it. I ordered the same two items that I tried before... crispy oyster mushrooms, papaya salad, and the strawberry banana smoothie. The crispy oyster mushroom was good but it lacked seasoning this time. Surprisingly, it tasted better cold! The tamarind sauce they used was sweet with a mild tartness. I really enjoyed their papaya salad. The sauce they used reminded me of Chinese beef jerky when I ate it with their dried marinated tofu pieces. The strawberry banana smoothie was good. Tasted like ice-cream. Service was okay. It felt like I was ordering at a fast food chain because of the layout. When you walk inside, the first things you see would be the register and workers taking orders over the counter. There were also no customers dining at that time around 4pm on a Tuesday. Food took awhile to get but it was worth trying! Highly recommend Green Lotus for the Vegans. read more

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Never in my life would I have imagined that I would be enjoying Vietnamese Vegan style dishes. But I did. And I'm actually happy I did. There's a whole difference in comparison for the fried rice. The inside was pretty modern. Nice decor, and pretty nice lighting for food pic taking. Service was a bit slow. I'm going to assume based on the amount of taste out orders they had. But I didn't get mad or upset. Just nature of the business. For those who "love" Din Tai Fung, bruh Green Lotus Rice is significantly better than there's by 1,000%. It's ridiculous. The avocado smoothie was phenomenal. Perfect sweetness level. Deep fried oyster mushrooms could use a bit more crunch. The vegan fish is super tangy. For me personally it was very acidic too, but I still enjoyed to an extent. The coconut sticky rice and mango... dude literally perfect end to this meal. Hoping to be back soon. read more

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What's the point of being open until 8 if at 7:15 your staff chases everyone out telling them they're already closed. How much money do you wanna lose before you realize your staff sucks. read more

Very much vegan Vietnamese food for lunch they have good spring rolls, all types of imitation meat but to those who don't eat or like meat taste not much choice. We took eggplant and tofu curry it had no meat taste. read more

Food is always delicious and everything is fresh! Staff are always working hard to make sure that everyone has what they need. 100% would recommend. The salt and pepper oyster mushrooms are one of the best dishes I've ever had! read more

Hands down, best vegan and vegetarian restaurant. Been here several times. Always made a point to eat here when in SJ. Must try includes our two favorites... the egg roll sampler plates and Pamelo salad. If you close your eyes, you would think you are eating meat instead of tofu products. The consistency and texture are so well made to match the actual meat counterparts. Ample space to dine, parking may be a little tricky, but it it right off edge of Saigon center in SJ. read more

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Green lotus is a Vietnamese vegetarian/vegan resturant. My boyfriend is trying a non-meat diet so we came to try out Green Lotus and it definitely didn't disappoint. Everything was so delicious! It's casual inside. The service was also very fast. We got the N2 Bun Bo Hue and R5 Bo Luc Lac. Both were flavorful and delicious. The BBH was the perfect amount of spice and the BLL had just enough sauce. I also got the sugar cane juice and it was a bit too sour for myPortions were ok. Prices were decent as well. We will be back! read more

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So first off, When I walked in, the host didn't greet me. Just stared. So I said "table for one please" and she shoved a menu toward me like wtf. What you mad at me for? I just walked in here!? lol anyway The food is amazing so I'll give ol' girl a pass. The vegan pho is the best I've had. I love the addition of vegan meats but I will say, the "ham" was a bit too realistic for me so I was low-key disgusted and took it out. I. Throughly enjoyed the beef and tofu tho. It was very filling. The broth was aromatic, sweet, and fragrant. So delicious on a cold day! My only complaint was that the noodles were thicker than what I'm used to. The bbq pork spring rolls are 10/10 recommend. There's something crunchy on the inside and paired with the meatiness of the pork and fresh herbs, it makes for an interesting textural experience. I've also tried the spicy soup and again, delicious. It had some lemongrass notes in it so it was a little tangy but still. 10/10 again! Green Lotus don't miss! read more

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I've been searching for a vegetarian restaurant for ages, and I finally found one! They have these awesome vegetarian hot pot options where you can pick different flavors. I really love how they make the fake meat with veggies, it's so good! If you're visiting to Vietnamese town, you definitely need to check it out! read more

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Absolutely scrumptious. After a very busy holiday end of the year and coming back to NorCal for the start of the year, we wanted something nice and soothing. My SO got the duck noodle soup and I got the pho and we shared the spring rolls. Every bite was hearty and delicious. We get into vegan phases sometimes and this place really hit the spot. read more