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    Lotus Cafe

    3.9 (300 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LOTUS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken pho
    Victoria N.

    FOOD INSTAGRAM: @northtx.gemz **** WHAT THEY'RE KNOWN FOR: not sure but they are in the suburbs of south Arlington and seems to be loved by the community here based off Google Reviews. THE VIBE: casual mom & pop shop. Pretty spacious. PRICE: ~$30 WOULD I COME BACK? No. **** Overall Rating: 7.5/10 - I love trying new Vietnamese places and this was one of them! I believe it was a Vietnamese Chinese type of fusion based off of both of the items being offered. - I will say the sesame chicken was pretty juicy but not as spicy as I hoped. It's off a scale of 3 and I got a 2 but I could've gotten a 3 tbh. The flavor was good but the vibrant red color threw me off. It was a pretty good dish overall tho I ate majority of it. - I thought my mom's pho tasted pretty good but it she said it lacked flavor so to each their own. It wasn't bad at all! - I took off most points bc of the ambiance. I didn't like how the owner kept shouting at this high school employees to do this and that. It made them feel awkward and I could clearly see our server just being super awkward and not himself bc of it. He even told the server to tell us to move from big table to the small table just in case a party of 6+ comes in like I highly doubt that because they were literally about to close lol and there was plenty of open tables. It was just such an awkward experience and I wouldn't be surprised if these employees quit soon.

    Beef and Broccoli dinner
    Will C.

    The food is great, a bit pricy, but wonderful every time. I usually get the beef and broccoli dinner plate which comes out to $14.56.

    Sesame and orange chicken?

    New cook - everything was bad. We will order other rice dishes typically aside from pho and nothing is like the pictures anymore. We ordered orange chicken and sesame chicken and some spring rolls. Which were burned. The sesame and orange chicken were exactly the same, one was just including sesame seeds. There was no reading on the chicken either like typical. When we called to bring it to their attention, they argues when we're trying to bring it back to them and get a refund. They wanted us to call back at 8:30 to speak to someone else. I really don't understand the issue of returning the food and getting a refund, but they really didn't want to accept any fault and repeatedly telling me you have a new cook for some weeks now isn't going to change my mind. Won't be coming back.

    Love this photo & boba
    Trevor T.

    **Absolutely delightful pho and refreshing smoothies!** This clean and inviting establishment exudes positive vibes.

    Pho
    Nancy E.

    I read the reviews about this place, tried it then I became a regular at Lotus Cafe! Their spring rolls are the ABSOLUTE BEST, I order chicken or grilled pork with every meal. You have to try lotus cafe! I have enjoyed all the plates I've ordered. Also, feel comfortable to come alone. It has such a relaxed vibe with kind staff.

    Menu (7-12-23)
    Lang T.

    Its pretty decent. If you want some good takeout food, I'd recommend this place. The bobas alright, I'd recommend the green teas.

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    10 months ago

    I had the pho with egg rolls and they were really good! Their serve Pablo was very understanding and attentive, also bilingual.

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    1 year ago

    Have been coming to Lotus for 10 years now nearly once a week. One of my family's favorite restaurants in our area. Delicious every time!

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    2 years ago

    Lacking flavor and love- was not impressed with the food at all. A little disappointed after reading the reviews.

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    Lotus cafe is an old stand-by, been eating here for years, and it is always great and with great personal service!

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    I don't have much experience with Thai but the Pho I have and I will give two thumbs up. Tried pad Thai. enjoyed it for the first time.

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    Great service . I enjoy the food every time I visit. The portions are good the prices are good too.

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    3 years ago

    Service was great but unfortunately the food was not that good. The coconut boba was good.

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    Pho Pasteur - Steak and Meatball Pho

    Pho Pasteur

    4.1(537 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $

    I honestly don't know how I haven't managed to write up how much I enjoy Phở Pasteur. Welp. That…read moreends today. If you want to dive face first into a tasty, comforting bowl of phở, look no further. I admit I haven't managed to eat all the way through this menu, but their beef phở (whether it's the rare steak, flank, tendon, fatty brisket, meatballs, or all the above) is so incredibly delicious, I just can't seem to move on--especially when it's cooler weather or my allergies are acting up or... Just whenever, okay? Seriously, the broth is fragrant and delicious and the side of jalapeños, Thai basil, bean sprouts, and onions are always fresh. I particularly enjoy it with a pot of jasmine tea. The waitstaff is always friendly and attentive no matter how busy it gets. I think it's much easier to walk around in the current location versus their previous one (that had lots of family style seating). It's hard for me to drive past Phở Pasteur without stopping for a bite. I definitely recommend it.

    Phở Pasteur Restaurant…read more Great pho. Broth on point! I'm told it's one of the best pho in Dallas area. It delivers! Great decor. Nice workers. Clean. Monster meatballs. Love those kind! ***FYI, I'm a crazy pho eater that has to have pho from all over. I travel far and in between the states. Eating from LA, Vegas, MN, WI, MI, IL, NC, OH, Manhattan, NY, FL, KS, MS, D.C. Canada, etc. I've had the best pho (rated by the expert locals) in LA, Hollywood, Chicago, GA, and FL. I make reviews after tasting their pho. I know what pho is good and what is fake!*** Do not miss this GEM! My Star System: 1=Dumpster fire. Don't waste your money 2=Disappointed. Lot of issues 3=Average, 1-2 issues. 4=Above average, I might come again 1-3 times per year 5=Highest. I will come back a few times a month or more. If I live far, it's at the top of my list to visit when I'm in town. Highly Recommended

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    Pho Pasteur - Interior seating area, large projection on back wall

    Interior seating area, large projection on back wall

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    30. Chicken Phở with White Meat (Phở Gà Trắng)

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    Ba Le Restaurant - Pho XL with meats 1,2,3,4,5 ALL of the above!

    Ba Le Restaurant

    4.0(347 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    One of the best known viet pho & banh mi place in Arlington…read more Their beef rib pho is the most well known, as it comes with sliced meat & a super soft and tender beef rib. I also love their fried egg roll, flavor is extremely authentic and they fry them fresh to order. Patience is sometimes needed when it comes to service, as they are a small ESL business, but they do their best to seat & serve you as quick as possible. There's plenty of seating but since they close at 7 PM everyday, they do get a rush of customers right around 6 PM. I really liked how clean their tables are and how they provide sanitizer wipes at each table, very comfy vibes.

    Yall are sleeping on Ba Le, I use to work at a school nearby for years and I always told myself I…read moreneeded to come here, but I never did while I worked in the area. Years later, I am back to working in Arlington and recently finally made it to Ba Le. I know they are known for their sandwichies, and I dint know you could order them off the deli counter instead of ordering them from the sit-down restaurant. The first time i went, I ordered a sandwich and a noodle dish. The sandwich was the first thing that came out; it was hot, like right off the oven, hot! The sandwich had lots of pate, and the meat was well-seasoned but not as good at the one from Saigon Deli (that's my ride or die for Vietnamese sandwiches). Next time I go, I will try a different sandwich. During this visit, I had a noodle dish,h and it was good, nothing amazing (i think it was the lemon grass beef). Really good. I went and only had to wait maybe 5 minutes to be seated. They have an iPad to check in, and that's how they know the order to seat people. The service was fast since they are really busy every day. The restaurant was clean, and so were the bathrooms when I went. On my second visit, is when I tried the Pho, and I am hooked. I tried the combination pho and it was everything like the pictures show! When I tried the brooth I could tell they really go big on the spices that make up the broth, star anise, cloves, cardamom and everything else. I really enjoyed the broth, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I can see what all the hype is about, but for my pho i usually go to Pho 95. I did try the Vietnamese coffee, and even tho i asked for it to be extra sweet, it was not sweet enough. Since then, I been on a Vietnamese coffee kick and I can't stop haha. I need to start making my way to this restaurant more often.

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    Ba Le Restaurant - Pho Bowl beef

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