Moved to smaller spot in the same location, hidden from the passing traffic. I picked my usual seafood boil, manila clams, shrimps and corn. A keeper - Lotus Kitchen! Same recipe, good customer service, cooked fresh and with an expanded menu. read more

Lotus Kitchen - Inside the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

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That trio platter at mild level sauce and the Thai boat noodle were great, tasty, amazing! The missus was impressed with the added richness of the broth flavor, and as you can see the Cajun seafood boil platter was destroyed as it was delicious. I haven't had this for years and have been craving this Cajun seafood meal so while I'm not sure how much sausage and corn was supposed to come with, I kind of wish I had a little more of both (two pieces of corn, and about 6 slices of small pieces of sausage)... nevertheless, all of it was delicious. Definitely coming back to try the other flavor recommended by the staff/chef. read more

Lotus Kitchen - Trio (Cajun seafood) platter with a Thai boat pho. - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

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Some may think this is a little hole in the wall place cus the area isn't all that great. Could be bums around and people on drugs but other then that, inside is a treasure hole of delicious authentic Asian goodness. I've tried their seafood boil farmers style and the sauce is on point yall. I love the green onions in it, the spice was just right. The shrimp head on was big, juicy and plump. The crab was meaty and the mussels was a good size. The kao poun nam pa was good but I wasn't a fan of the salt and pepper calamari. Very mid. I've had their Thai pho before too and I actually really like it. It was my first time trying it. I think they said it was a mixture of pho and Thai boat??? I could be wrong so don't quote me on that. Jsut gon ask them. The service was good. She was patient when we ordered and she even chatted with my gramma for a bit. I am most definitely interested in coming back and trying some of the other popular dishes. read more

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Today, they have a deal on Uber Eats where if you buy one of their shrimp entrées, you can get a garlic noodle for free. I have to say, this is some of the saltiest food I have ever had--nearly inedible. I would not recommend it. read more

It used to be so good but every time we went, the quality just keeps going down. It went down hill pretty quick , especially moments before they move location even tho it's in the same plaza. We decided to get some and OMG! The worse experience ever. We used to ask for it super spicy, the spicier the better, especially with what's noted on their menu and the guy(literally, the only person running the place) told us he only used one spoon when we asked for pepper because "other customers complained about it being spicy." I did not taste any ounce of spice. He then go on to complain that "you guys shouldn't be eating spicy and it's not good for you." Like okay? Then proceed to give us peppers that were at the end of its life. Side note: it was super salty and the amount doesn't look like they were 1 lb each. We won't be back, til never. 95$ for the Royalty and 2 steamed rice( couldn't order sticky rice as they "don't sell it." which makes no sense if it's on the menu) Still hungry.... read more

February 25, 2025 we ordered the Beef pho and the Thai boat without the pork blood. I would rate these two at about 6.5 to 7 the spring egg rolls maybe six service was excellent, but the food is not worth the trip would I come back no and the reason there was hardly any meat in the beef pho and same for the Thai boat portions are not very big read more

The Food is Delicious their shrimp and chicken teriyaki is mouth watering the people in there are so kind great customer service very clean and smells good everytime I walk in read more

Growing up in LA area and just in town to visit, my husband and I decided to try this place. I must say I have yet to come across a restaurant that serves such authentic Laos food the way Lotus Kitchen does. We had the beef larb, which was amazing. The meat was tender and flavorful. The herbs mixed in were not only fresh but different compared to what is served in LA area. I loved it. My husband had the Lotus Family Special, the Royal, and nothing was left. He even took home the sauce. Mind you, he's a Boiling Crab fanatic. We got to try the Nam Tok. It's not the same flavor or texture as bo luc lac but very similar only more crispy outside and soft and juicy inside, I recommend trying it. I'm definitely coming back when visiting Fresno area. read more

Came here and wanted to order dim sum. However, owner states that they only serve them in the morning? Which that doesn't say anywhere in the menu (false advertisement) . Not just that, they seem to take many off many their dishes off the menu. He also lazily served water with no ice and never came back to refill our drinks.. read more

This is the best teriyaki chicken in Fresno. The flavor is immaculate and the portion size is worth every penny. The food is authentic and I enjoyed the sweet customer service the most. Please go check it out!! read more

Lotus Kitchen - The BEST teriyaki chicken in Fresno. - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

Fast service and good menu choices! We tried this restaurant as we stopped over on our way to Yosemite. Overall, we were very happy with this restaurant. Located about 5 minutes from Highway 41 in Fresno, this restaurant offers a wide variety of Asian food such as pho, Vietnamese sandwich, stir fried noodles and even cajun seafood dishes. I ordered the 1 pound cajun shrimp and the dish was delicious. Service was extremely fast and our food was ready in around 5 minutes. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive as well. Great place for delicious Asisn food! read more

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COVID-19 Phase: I called in and ordered their Thai boat noodle soup and spring rolls. At first I wanted the Thai noodle soup, but I wanted chicken and the worker said it only comes with pork. I do not care for pork, but luckily the worker said they have a chicken noodle soup so that one won! Chicken couldn't be put in instead of pork. That's what the worker told me. I also asked if shrimp could be added and that wasn't a problem. Just an extra charge. Perfect for this rainy weather! The worker said it would be ready shortly! I went to get it! The restaurant is clean and my order was ready when I arrived. The worker was okay. Not real welcoming. I checked out on the new register aka iPad and you can include the tip on there. I was happy with the way the worker packed it up. It could have been a total mess, but luckily it was only a small mess! The container that the soup was in split and went out everywhere! Total mess, but that worker packaged it in another bag so it went in there and not everywhere! You'll see in the pics. Still messy, but could've been worse! The chicken noodle soup was good! Thick, scrumptious noodles with shredded chicken! Spicy hot oil was provided and that made it better! Adding a little spice always makes it better! It was also seasoned and worked well on this rainy day! I paid extra for shrimp to be added on it and I only found 2 little shrimps in it. Lol! Not worth the extra charge. The shrimp spring roll was really fresh and tasty! The flavor made it better with the sauce that came with it! Yum! Just wish more sauce was given. There was only enough sauce for about 2 rolls and it comes with 3 in an order. Good lunch! Good amount too. Leftovers! read more

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Larb is terrible, worst in fresno. Super dry with zero flavors. Beef pho had barely any meat with only one cut. Pho was super bland. Will never be coming back here. Go next door to Saigon for pho. Hit up laovien for larb! read more

Food was whatever. Table was dirty. Floor was dirty. They came to wipe the table down with smelly rag. It made it hard for us to eat and smell the lingering in the air. read more

Lotus Pho is the spot. They got Vietnamese, Thai, Laos and Louisana all under one roof. Came by here and tried the Khao Soy Noodle Bowl for the first time and it was delicious. Fresh side of veggies came out with my hot bowl of Khao Soy, filled with beef steak and meatball. The service here was quick and the waitress was friendly, helping me make decisions on my order. Spacious dining area with TVs all around. Good amount of parking as well so a large party can gather here. Go check it out. read more

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First time here and wow oh wow was it delicious. When we found out we could sub any of the seafood in the trio we were hooked got crawfish and mussels. With Mild Cajun and it was so good had a kick but not over powering at all. The ice they have the good ice (you know what I mean) the Cajun butter noodles omg delicious also. Service was great the restaurant was clean. Also knowing they get their seafood fresh is top notch. Will definitely be back read more

Lotus Kitchen - The Trio - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

Service was fast and friendly, they serve very authentic Laos food which I love. I ordered the kao poun nam pa, which was spicy and delicious. Salt and pepper calamari which was ok, I had better. Their Cajun seafood boil with house seasoning, sauce was good wasn't mind blowing but good the quality of the seafood was great especially the crawfish. Overall I would go back again because the actual lao dishes look delicious and I have to at least try 1 one everything! read more

It's not located on the best part of town, but Lotus Kitchen is worth finding for good authentic Thai food. Everything was delicious. I was there with a group of co-workers and everyone had something different and everyone said their dish was great. If you go here, try something different, you won't be sorry. read more

I come here a few times every year and am usually pretty satisfied with my food but it's out of the way for me so I don't come often. It's not in the best part of town but I think that adds to the charm. I love hole in the wall places and I'm always rooting for places like this. I've had papaya salad, chicken wings, Tom yum, Khao poon nam pa, and Thai boat from here and they've all been tasty and filling. Everything was flavorful and very rich. My reason for giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is I wish their Thai boat included Chinese broccoli or some other type of green veggie like it normally would and their portions for for papaya salad and chicken wings were small for the price. I'd recommend this place and will have to try their seafood one of these days. read more

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First time here and it did not disappoint!!!!!!can't wait to go back to try their seafood boil.

The khao soy was so good! Tasted like my parents. Papaya salad came in a huge portion. We only got 2 spring rolls instead of 3. My sons fish nugget and shrimp came last and we got the appetizer way after we got our entrees read more

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Thought I give this place a try. It definitely got a makeover from the inside from its last owner. Looks nice and clean inside. Menu was nice simple and organized. One page front and back. Price was typical average rage. Weather was good for a bowl of pho and my favorite calamari. Unfortunately food wasn't to my liking. The pho noodle was a little like chalky mush taste which is pretty much like old noodles. The beef broth was ok with a little side ingredients added in. Calamari was bland with a chalky batter taste to it. Looks like MSG seasoning on it. Portion was small for the price. Overall for the two dishes I paid a little too much for what it's worth. The service was good and fast since it wasn't busy. A little disappointed with the out come. read more

Lotus Kitchen - Beef pho and calamari - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

This was the most authentic pho spot I ever been too! It was so good I'm definitely coming again. Staff was nice, service was 100 % and the thai iced coffee was 10/10. read more

The food wasn't freshly prepared. Everything was either reheated or microwaved. The rice was reheated in the microwave, the shrimp was over cooked and the beef laab had no flavors. The spring roll was also very plain. Disappointed with the reviews. I won't come back. read more

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This is now my go to Lao food. So far I got tried their thai boat, beef noodles, beef laab, papaya salad and chicken khaopoon. All dishes was delicious however I wish they would provide more chicken with their khaopoon and also add more condiments like mint, cilantro and green onions when getting it as takeout. Overall the place has great authentic Lao food. Will go back to try other food again. read more

I gave this place 3 star bc seating was plenty. We ordered the $65 king seafood platter Cajun style, regular beef pho with large noodles and Thai boat noodle. The food was disappointing. The portions were small. The regular pho taste was decent like all other food restaurants. The Thai Boat noodle had too much vinegar, the taste was overwhelming. People were raving about the Thai boat noodle here so I thought I'd give it a try. The seafood platter was not worth $65 but I guess they justified decent enough because they had king crab in it but the portion was small. The Cajun flavor did not come through at all. It tasted like butter with a bit of Cajun and a bunch of water that sauce was not rich, there was no depth in flavors. If you want seafood boil, this is not the place. read more

Lotus Kitchen - Seafood boil king platter - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

Best lao food in Fresno hands down. Not to mention the restaurant is extremely clean & Staff super friendly. This is my new go to spot. I had the drunken noodles and spring rolls. I'll try the crab next time read more

The food is great but after receiving my food, the owner/manager sat down at the next table and proceeded to watch videos on his phone, volume up. Super annoying. I won't go back. That's unacceptable and rude. read more

Best Thaiboat broth in town!! No one comes even close! It's so good I came every week when I found out this spot. They have good customer service. The female waitress sees me and already know my order. Only downfall is the veggies and pork belly could be better. Other than that it's good. read more

This was my second time here, the 4 stars got me curious and because I am always on the lookout for yummy places I gave this place a second try. Lets just say that I was disgusted when they brought out my appetizer, after I took a bite from the asian sausage just to fund out it was cold and raw in the center last time, they messed up the spring rolls and the sticky rice was hard, undercooked, today the sausage.... So ya if they can't get the simple appetizers right how can I trust ordering the rest of their food. Anyways they do have friendly service, the girl was great and felt bad I had this happen to me. I would suggest to stick with the sea food, so far that has been on point, ordered the shrimp and green muscles with their spicy Asian sauce. Good flavor read more

Lotus Kitchen - I hope me and my son don't get sick, we each had a bite to find out it was cold and raw this was soooo gross! - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

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I been looking for traditional lab n I found it... so good. Kids love the food here. Service was great. We would be back for more... read more

Lotus Kitchen - Beef lab - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

Thai boat and Thai tea is bomb. I can go there every week if I have the money lol. Food is goood. Again Thai tea is soooooooooooo goood.

In need for southeast Asian Lao And Thai Food? Order for Pick up here! Good Service Quick service read more

Lotus Kitchen - Order to go at Lotus - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

0/5 I was hungry and looking for a Vietnamese sandwich, which I have been craving and I was looking for something I could order online! So I was happy to find something close to me with an online option. Load and behold, the sandwich itself is like 5 inches long and had nothing in it! Chicken with scrapes of pickle vegetable and it was extremely dry! It didn't have much flavor nor was it worth the money! It's an item that didn't need to be on the menu! This is the BEST offering of a sandwich y'all got ? I was so disappointed! A restaurant I won't be returning nor recommending for anyone I know! read more

Place is over hyped. I don't see the hype at all! Servers were hunged over took forever to bring out everything!

First off the food is always great. I tried them out on UBEReats & a lot of the stuff I get delivered isn't good. However this place was actually really good so I definitely wanted to check them out in person and I was not disappointed. I'm not sure if they still have it but they had a great deal on Groupon. I've tried other shrimp boil spots in Fresno but they don't have flavor. The Lotus Kitchen has so much flavor and great seasoning. This restaurant is clean & friendly. They provide bibs and gloves but there is also hand washing station if things get messy read more

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I've ordered through Door Dash a couple of times since being in quarantine. I have to say the pricing is fair for the food. The quality, flavor, and amount are good. I love the Thai boat pho and that's what I usually order but today I wanted to try the seafood. I'm thinking about ordering that for a party. I am happy to say that it was delicious!!! I will definitely be ordering more! Today I had shrimp and crab legs in the cajun sauce. It did not need any additional flavoring and 1lb of each was enough to fill a half tray. This is also the best price that I have found for a seafood boil!! read more

Lotus Kitchen - 1 lb each of shrimp and crab legs in cajun sauce. It filled a half tray. - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

I've ordered Uber eats from here quite a few times over the past two years and they never disappoint. I always get the steamed crab with mild seasoning, sausage and corn. It's BOMB. The spice level is just perfect and the crab legs are so good, especially when dunking them into that sauce. Comes with 2 large clusters of crab legs. Great value. read more

Lotus Kitchen - Packaging on the crab, sausage and shrimp. Bomb. - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

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I ordered larb rare. It was cooked. Flavor wasn't great. I havent tried anything else and probably won't.

Family and I had the Beef Laab, Salt Pepper Calamari, Chicken Wings, The trio, Egg rolls, Khao Soy, and Khao Piek. Very satisfying. Wish they had the crunchy condiments in the Khao Soy, I'll still order again because it was flavorful. Great customer service. They even have a very accessible sink to wash hands if needed. A lot of tvs here. I will keep that in mind when I want to watch a major sporting event. I love the particular ice they use from their ice machine. The restaurant is clean. Will definitely come back. read more