We were hoping for a cozy Valentines dinner but ended up truly disappointed. Lotus Leaf is a walkable half mile from our home so we decided to try it out especially for Valentine's day Dinner. We started with the Crab Shrimp egg rolls that were delicious! I order a short rib vermicelli noodle and my bf ordered a RibEye steak. Wow my short rib was a thin LA cut that tasted stale. My BF's ribeye steak was an awful sinewy thinAF pice of garbage he couldn't even eat. The waitress was kind of concerned but when we dine at Asian restaurants we NEVER have them recook any food IYKYK! Not worth patronizing if all their good at is Pho' wat a damn shame! Their Vietnamese Rib Eye dinner was meant for soup and NOT an entree for $30 too? The owner apologized and took it off our bill. read more

Lotus Leaf - L9. Rib Eye Steak- Nasty! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

My order as vegan review Budda Roll(2). Plenty large. Okay but not a big fan of sauce. House rice clay pot. Decent amount of noodles on top. Can seem a bit oily. I did enjoy it but wish for more veggies. Tofu fried strips. Ginger shot of flavor. Hot tea Pleasant service from a young server setup in the middle of the restaurant for table service and with a computer. Odd location. Only people there till an older Asian couple arrived at 18:30 on a Friday night. Good for non vegan dining partner. read more

Lotus Leaf - Buddha rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Highly recommend!! 10/10 for quality of food, service, & ambiance. I got the steak pho, pork chop with fried rice, and spring rolls and they were all so delicious! All the dishes had balanced flavors that tasted homemade and not overly salty or greasy. The service was also so warm and attentive. The owners actually take the time to chat and get to know you, so it really adds a personal touch and makes the whole place feel welcoming. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great Vietnamese food in San Leandro! read more

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Very happy with the vegetarian options. Neat interior, dedicated parking lot, server checked in and refilled waters multiple times. Large portions, enough variety with veggie options to come back multiple times. read more

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Service was fast and server was pleasant. Though I didn't care much for their noodle soup as it was a bit sweet for my taste, soup was good. Place was organized and clean. read more

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It's been a long work week, so my husband decided we should treat ourselves out to eat. My brother in law said he loves the pho here so we decided to check it out. They do have a parking lot so that you don't need to find street parking. Inside, there was plenty of seating available, so we were able to fit our stroller in easily. We shared three items: 1. The crab and shrimp egg rolls were delicious. It comes with three (cut in halves). 2. The lemongrass pork grilled entree was good. The meat was tender and flavorful. We upgraded to the fried rice with pineapple. I wish the fried rice was a bit more fried haha. 3. The combination pho was a bit of a letdown, mainly because the broth was very bland/too light for my liking. The meat was alright, could've be more tender. I enjoyed the flat noodles, but definitely needed to add hoisin sauce and sriracha for more flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall, I did enjoy the meal, but had higher expectations for the pho! read more

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Food is flavorful but the quality doesn't par to the price. Pork is always full of fat. read more

Lotus Leaf - Pork chop fat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

This was place was just ok for me. Cons - 1. No AC - so windows were open and flies were very present. HOT AS HELL INSIDE. 2. Credit Card machine was broken so cash only. 3. Parking lot very small. Pros - 1. Good veggie options 2. Lots of soup options 3. Iced coffee - DELICIOUS N STRONG Middle of the road - 1. The food - it was just ok for me. Nothing stood out, really. I would return, but not in a big hurry read more

Solid 4 stars w plenty of vegan options. We ordered the vegan orange chicken and curry tofu clay pot. I found the curry tofu clay pot little too spicy w slightly bitter finish , the curry was not smooth. Friend had the orange chicken and he said it was ok, I did not try it tho. The food was very reasonably prices and the server was very attentive. We also ordered the Vietnamese ice tea and the restaurant had coconut milk. CC accepted read more

Lotus Leaf - Vegan eggplant tofu clay pot $11.95 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Amazing food and service. Nice atmosphere. Affordable prices. Great location. Parking is smooth. Overall nice experience.

Very good food. Absent service. Didn't get water refilled but still liked the place. The server was nice just not attentive. We went there because it was 15 minutes from the Oakland Airport. It was not busy at 3:00 on a Thursday. read more

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Stumbled upon this place looking for vegan options while I was out in San Leandro. Not the most exciting atmosphere, but it was still charming. I was promptly seated and reviewed the menu. I couldn't quite decide on two items so I got 3 lol. I ordered the Buddha spring rolls. Very tasty! They had cooked tofu, mushrooms, and cucumber inside. I also ordered the jalapeno tofu. Very large portion! At that point, I knew I had over-ordered. Oopsies! My 3rd dish was the spicy Thai fried rice and it was also very good. Spicy, but not overwhelming. Everything was made fresh and a good temperature. That being said... the only reason I wouldn't be giving 5 stars today is because the restaurant itself was unusually warm. Perhaps they don't have air conditioning or its not working? Either way, I ended up feeling kinda sweaty from eating my hot food in a rather warm restaurant. I would still come back if I was in the area again. Good food, good portions, and quick service. read more

Lotus Leaf - Spicy Thai fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Nice little place with really good vegan and other options. I got the vegan vermicelli with the several fake 'meats' - I think the strange crispy thing was supposed to be shrimp, but that was a little odd. It was almost like a crispy french fry with not much flavor. Overall the food was decent. It came out relatively quickly, though my dish was a bit cold, so perhaps the food had been sitting for a bit which was why they were able to prepare it so fast. The prices were reasonable and the server was friendly. I'd go back to give some of the curries a try as well. If you're vegan, it's definitely a good option! I can't speak to the other dishes. read more

Lotus Leaf - Vegetarian vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

We were greatly surprised when we came in, The food prices were great, the options are endless, and the food came in quickly. The portions are great. If you come do yourself a favor and try the tofu, I'm not a big fan of tofu but a fan of their tofu!! Just great!! Everything clean, organized, it wasn't that busy inside but they had a bunch of pick up orders rolling. Also big perk- they have their own parking area. read more

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Went to this restaurant and had a really great experience. Great service and ambience everyone was super nice. I ordered the ginger salmon and it only took 6-7 minutes to come out, I also got the Thai tea both of which were very good. 10/10 highly recommend!!!! read more

Small restaurant, the menu has a lot of vegan/vegetarian dishes. So if you don't pay attention, you could be mistakenly ordered chicken or beef, but they are not real chicken/beef. The Sauteed Jalapeno Tofu is very crispy, good portions, definitely recommended. I don't really like the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (L5), which is very watery, served in a large bowl but doesn't have enough noodle & beef. The grilled lemongrass pork wrapped in rice paper is not my favorite either. And yes, the server should pay more attention to pouring water to the guests. The restaurant was very quiet but we didn't get enough attention from the server. read more

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Very good service and accommodations. I have heart failure and on a very low sodium diet. They make vegan budda rolls without sodium for me and a salad with vegan chiken without salt. Most other restaurants just tell me they can not leave the salt off. I usually order online since I'm disabled, but when I went inside with my caregiver, they recognized my voice and gave me excellent service. The food, even without salt, is delicious. I love this place. read more

Ended up trying lotus leaf because my Vietnamese parents wanted to spend the day with me and my brother and decided to take us here because we were in a mourning phase so we were only allowed to eat vegetarian stuff. Gotta say that it's not bad, the fried rice was ok, but fry and somewhat bland. The papaya salad on the other hand was very flavorful and my parents loved it. Can't say it agreed with my white washed tastes, but for those who enjoy a more exotic flavor it's actually rather nice. Oh and service was also very nice. Overall not my favorite thing to eat, but do take your parents here if they want to try some vegetarian options. read more

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This has been my go-to since I moved to the area. Their Thai tea is delicious w coconut milk. It's been a weekly indulgence for me. Along with their lemongrass pork roll - fresh and delicious!!! Perfect for the summer heat rolling in. We also love their curries and their pho is good. Basic but good which, for me I appreciate. My partner and I have Asian roots and it has a taste like mom's in the kitchen. It's a quiet and chill ambiance and the staff is really nice. We appreciate the server Brian who always remembered our orders. It's a great mom and pop location. I highly recommend, for quality Vietnamese food that has a lot of vegan options. Win/win. It's a golden nugget. You won't be disappointed with the food. read more

Soup was fine and service was fine as well. I make a point to try different soups when I visit Vietnamese restaurants and I'm always excited when Bun Rieu is offered! The soup was fine (though not my favorite of the ones I've had). The owner of the restaurant was so excited to explain to me what the soup was. I went with my dad, and he ended up ordering one too. I think it's only being sold for a limited time. There is a tiny parking lot and the space itself is small. A great spot to pop into and eat lunch really quickly! Couldn't hear anything from the inside. Did not like how dark it was though, would have preferrred opening the curtains. read more

Lotus Leaf - Bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

I really like this place! They have great customer service and I keep coming back for their vegetarian egg rolls and the vermicelli. I've been to other Vietnamese spots and none have compared to this one. read more

Lotus Leaf is one of the few spots in town that offers a separate vegetarian/vegan menu that is as large as the meat side. I was curious to try it since I've been to virtually every mock-meat restaurant in San Jose, and I have to say that it was not bad for a local stop in the East Bay. If you are plant-based and want substantial vegan friendly options at a Viet restaurant, this is definitely a good option. I ordered the Veggie Vermicelli Bowl, which came with an egg roll made with taro, and a few mock meat options made from soy and wheat-gluten. I was skeptical at first because of how realistic the meat looked! My plate was pretty tasty but I noticed the mock meats lacked flavor. The vegan fish sauce was a definite must for everything to really come together. My favorite part was definitely the egg roll in this case. If you aren't interested in mock meats, they still have other veggie friendly options like vegetarian pho with tofu and veggies, and salt & pepper fried tofu. Overall, a good spot for veggie and meat eaters alike, but could be a bit more flavorful for some of the mock meats. read more

Lotus Leaf - Veggie Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Best service i've had in a while, the vegetarian eggrolls just hit the spot for me. Usually as someone who doesn't eat vegan stuff I am genuinely surprised at the seasoning and flavor it had along with the crunch of the eggrolls it was just chef's kiss. The atmosphere is nice, nothing too crazy to brag about but it definitely is a nice spot to hangout and eat some delicious food. read more

We ordered online for pickup on 12/19/21 and we were maybe 5 minutes later than the official pickup time. It didn't matter because apparently the order didn't go through anyway in their system. They started to scramble because our order wasn't ready so we told them we'd just dine in instead (which is cheaper.) Somehow they had our order but just hadn't made it, as we didn't get menus, but they still brought us the foods we choose eventually. The spring rolls are not gluten free as they have fried crispy bits that I didn't notice until I took a bite. My husband ended up eating them because I have Celiac and can't eat gluten, which would be in the crispy bits. I had brisket pho and I could see that they sprinkled ground pepper over the top, which I've never seen before. The broth was really mediocre and that's the first time I've not finished a bowl of pho from a restaurant. I don't think I'd recommend this place for pho specifically. read more

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This place is delicious. Came here on a whim by my friend's recommendation and maybe I was starving but it was good. I had the L2 which is a combination and the broth is oh so good. The decor was cute without being too box cutter They were able to handle accommodations pretty easily as well. In terms of parking, we came for a later dinner and walked but there seems to be plenty of parking with a dedicated parking lot and street parking otherwise. Service was good too. They were pretty quick with the menu, food, and cleaning the table. We did go up to pay the bill so something to be aware of. The price was otherwise pretty reasonable. The only thing is I didn't see tripe on theenu but that might be more of a me thing. I love tripe. Honestly, no complaints about this place. Definitely recommend going! read more

We ordered shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce which were pretty good! Grilled entree - grilled beef and short ribs Grilled entree - short ribs and teriyaki chicken Vermicelli with short-ribs and grilled shrimp The short ribs had great flavor along with the beef and teriyaki chicken. My vermicelli plate only came with three shrimp and only my short ribs didn't have much meat on them but the other short ribs plates had a good amount. We also added the Shrimp rocket rolls with each meal when added via DoorDash but they weren't in the bag when delivered. Not sure if they was on DoorDash or the restaurant tho! Just a little inconsistent with potions but overall good restaurant. 3.5 stars. read more

Lotus Leaf - L12. Vermicelli - shrimp and short ribs L11. GRILLED ENTREES - short ribs and beef L11. GRILLED ENTREES - short ribs and chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Food was okay!! But the little kid who was a server was very rude and had an attitude!! Didn't know what to get, and he didn't recommend anything.. Fpod was overpriced and had no taste!!! Strawberry Matcha was too sweet!! read more

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Really miss coming here especially bringing guests and introducing them to the amazing vege menu. For this COVID SIP, they do delivery but no outdoor seating. Hope we can enjoy indoor seating with them again soon. Be sure to call a few tones as their phones can be busy at peak hours. Service is usually pretty good but with staff changes and only doing takeout, things may be different. Nice small parking lot, and lots of free on street parking so that's never an issue. But as mentioned, best of all is their outstanding vege options menu which has some unique offerings seldom found in this area of the East Bay. This time around we got the vege bun bo hue (spicy noodle soup) and vege vermicelli. Both very flavorful and lots of generous portions and ingredients. The "faux meats" have good texture and flavor that many non-vegetarians are often pleasantly surprised. Also highly recommend the vege fish clay pot, and vege shaking beef. Unfortunately, the clay pot is best enjoyed in house straight from the stove so that will have a wait a bit. But the takeout version is still oretty good. Any vegetarians or those wanting to sample good Asian vegetarian fare MUST try Lotus Leaf. You won't regret it! read more

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I came here primarily to try out their vegetarian menu given the fact that I didn't want to travel all of the way to San Jose for legit Vietnamese vegetarian food. Located in a small neighbor with very low traffic, definitely show some support. It has a small parking lot if you don't prefer to park street. Pretty large menu but I want to try their vegetarian bun bo hue. I also ordered a Thai limeade which was Thai tea with lime...looked interesting, tasted sour like lemonade with deep floral notes from the red Thai tea they use. The vegetarian bun bo hue just good. Glad it had faux meats such as wheat gluten, veggie patty, and tofu instead of a big bowl of veggies. Not even close to the real flavor of bun bo hue but tastes delicious with a sort of soy/ mushroom flavor. Staff nice, good customer service, restaurant clean. Would come back to try other vegetarian dishes and non vegetarian dishes as well. read more

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Over the years my family gravitates towards the tried and true. Pho Thai with rare filet mignon, grilled lemongrass pork chop, shrimp spring rolls. We ordered takeaway even tho the restaurant is open for dining. For Pho Thai ask for the filet mignon on the side or you'll find it over cooked in the broth. (I like it on the rare side just delicately cooked in the hot broth YUM!). Oh! they only have Large size available for takeout. It comes in 3 parts and you assemble at home. The broth is rich and full-bodied. You can tell it was cooked for hours. The lemongrass pork chop comes with steamed or fried rice and mixed vegetables with a light sauce (which is my fav since I'm more a veggie than a meat girl) The spring rolls were individually wrapped .. I think that's new since pandemic... with 2 sauces. It was fresh and each bite was balanced with soft and crunch. Service was fine. Our order was correct and waiting when I arrived. Masks optional. read more

Lotus Leaf - S4. Shrimp Spring Rolls (2 eaten & missing from pic), lemongrass pork Chop with fried rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Ordered chicken teriyaki it was really bland nothing had flavor, I started digging into the veggies and found a pretty long hair in there. Please use hair nets, I won't be back food was overpriced as well $18 for $8 worth of food. read more

Lotus Leaf - Hair in my veggies, nice. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

This is a wonderful little place for a quiet dinner. I tend to go around 4 pm and am usually the only table. Small staff who remember regulars and are very sweet but don't hover. I have yet to have anything bad here! I particularly love their Buddha Roles and Rocket Shrimp. They have an extensive vegetarian menu including "meat" dishes that taste amazing. They also have a tiny little parking lot which is easy to get into and out of. Try this place out! read more

I found this place after taking my dogs at San Leandro Marina. The grilled fresh roll was really good and largely portioned too. I ordered BBH (spicy soup) and that too was flavorful and generously portioned. When they will open to dine in, I'd like to eat here because inside has a nice calming ambience. The service was fantastic (family run business), and there are plenty of private parking just outside the entrance. It was easy to get to from San Leandro Marina, and not far from 880. Definitely coming back. Cheers! read more

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Very nice place, friendly environment and great food! 100% recommend this spot and love the name! read more

Lotus Leaf - Beef spring rolls Crispy Shrimp DELICIOUS! Had to take a pic before the food was gone! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

We've done takeout and dine-in at Lotus Leaf and have been pleased with the food both times. We did dine-in for the first time a few nights ago with my fiancé's parents; the restaurant is really cozy and charming inside, and I imagine would be a great spot to eat while it's raining and cloudy. Just kind of has that feel and vibe. When we've done take-out in the past, I ordered the grilled lemongrass pork vermicelli and really liked it (and also liked the generous portion of food), so when we ate in I went with that pork again but did the entree, which comes with stir-fried vegetables and jasmine rice. My fiancé got the clay pot but asked if they could substitute in real fish over the fake fish (the clay pot was only on the vegetarian/vegan side of the menu), so they subbed in salmon. His parents each got the ginger salmon, which comes with the house fried rice with pineapple and stir-fried vegetables. For the table, we got the chicken egg rolls and tilapia spring rolls (which were a special and not usually on the menu). Everything was really delicious. The lemongrass pork had a great grilled flavor and was tender, and the egg rolls and spring rolls were stuffed. It's too bad the tilapia spring rolls were only a special, because I'm not usually a big fan of fish but thought the tilapia was cooked really well and worked in the application of a spring roll (and tasted great with the peanut dipping sauce). My fiancé really loved his clay pot and said it's one of the better ones he's had. His mom felt her salmon was overcooked, but ultimately enjoyed her dish; she didn't finish her fried rice so I got to try some and thought it was great, and liked the sweet-savory component of the chunks of pineapple in the rice. I do feel there could've been more stir-fried vegetables on my plate and that the tiny pile I was given was a little stingy, but not much of an issue. Service was very fast and our waitress was super friendly. (I was kind of surprised that they let a couple sit down only a few minutes from closing instead of having them do take-out.) I'm glad this is our little local Vietnamese place, and so close to our house. We'll keep coming back for more. read more

A very decent Pho restaurant that serves a variety of Vietnamese cuisine and also good selection of desert and beers. It was a family gathering for a party of 8 and they handled everything professionally. I personally had the Rib Eye Steak and 2 Lagunitas IPA Beer. Everything 100% delicious. Staff regularly asked to see how we were doing. We were actually here to eat dinner before the tree lighting started in Downtown San Leandro. Overall was very satisfied with the experience. read more

Lotus Leaf - the inside of a restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Pleasant setting for dining in, however I mostly order takeout which I recommend calling directly or ordering in person. The owner who is who takes the orders is very nice and can help with ordering. The food is good and always consistently fresh and well made. Price is fair read more

I really am addicted to Pho, but let me say MOST places use powder to make their broth. As a result you get very very salty broth. Many restaurants take shortcuts because most people know very little about Pho. Pho is all about the broth. This place is one of the few places that actually still makes their own broth. The ingredients, except for the beef balls which are frozen, are fresh. Their flank stake is tasty and editable unlike some other places. I am a regular, I always go there and have the combination Pho, once in a while I will have one of their dishes. It always hits the spot. This is a family owned business, mother, son and grandma. The son doesn't seem to be thrilled to be there working so he can come off as unfriendly, don't take it personal. Many of these business are struggling to stay open after the pandemic with many closing, so I can't. blame them for trying to keep costs down by having an all family business. The food is very good and the prices are fine. If you want salty, watery, premade Pho go to Joe's Pho, you will be thirsty all day and gain 3 pounds the next day. read more

Vegetarian and vegan options!!! Not a huge selection but it's ok. Good for when you want noodles and fried food.

I've Been Looking For A New Vegan Place To Try. Found This Little Vietnamese Restaurant Near Downtown San Leandro Tucked Away On The Corner Of Parrott! Place Is Nice & Quiet.. Plenty Of Tables To Sit. Tried Their Popular Dish Off The Vegan Menu. Spicy Lemon Grass "Chicken" On A Bed Of Shredded Zucchini & Carrot Drizzled With Light Vinaigrette It Was Really Good. Not Much Wait For Food To Come. Staff Is Friendly! I'll Try Something Else Next Time. read more

Lotus Leaf - Spicey Lemon Grass "Chicken" Served With Shredded Zucchini & Carrot Drizzled With Light Vinaigrette - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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