Lotus Pepper was delicious as a food truck and it's even better as a brick and mortar! Tang is wonderful and everyone at the counter gives great service whenever you pop in. Obviously the Bahn mi is a go-to but the mushroom pancakes - or the shrimp ones too - are a secret hit you should try. read more

What a great new restaurant on Hope Street. The place is nice and bright with a welcoming staff. We each had crispy egg noodles...one with lemon grass chicken and one with tofu. We also had the spring rolls. The food was excellent and looking forward to our next visit. read more

Since moving to a brick and mortar service, Lotus Pepper has continued to thrive. I come back again and again (sometimes two days in a row) for the pork bahn mi. There is something in the sandwich spread that is incredibly tasty that I crave always. The inside is bright, clean, and has nice counter seating looking over Hope St. read more

We enjoyed the new restaurant on Hope Street! High quality fresh ingredients and fast friendly service. Good options for vegetarians and kids. Everything we tried was delicious and we can't wait to go back to sample the rest of the menu! For dine in the ambiance is calm, clean and natural with live plants and bright paint. read more

Lotus Pepper - Salad bowl with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place is our new go-to. Their food truck was amazing, but they created and achieved to another level with the restaurant. Very clean, amazingly tasty and high quality food. Ambiance is great and they are just nice people. We almost tried everything on the menu and there is no average here. It's a PVD classic. read more

Went to a food truck festival by Roger Williams and found this food truck. The food was good and served hot. read more

Lotus Pepper - Vietnamese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

One of my favorite restaurants in the city -- hard to find a place that can give you a delicious, well balanced meal for an affordable price. Owners are super friendly too!! read more

I had a Vietnamese iced coffee and a pork bhan mi, both were excellent! The coffee was freshly made and they didn't skimp out for cheap coffee they use nice stuff. The bhan mi was the best I've had in Providence. The bun was freshly made and perfect, crispy on the outside and very soft and fluffy on the inside. The veggies were fresh, traditional, and dressed appropriately. The pork was tender well seasoned and had a nice bit of rendered fat on it. So good! Atmosphere was nice, simple, white, modern, clean. Met the owner he is a super friendly guy gave great service and a nice conversation. I will most definitely be back! read more

Lotus Pepper is a weekly staple for our family. We love the Banh Mi and rice bowls but we just tried the Curry and it was DELICIOUS. It's the perfect warming meal for a cold winter night. Just enough heat, tons of flavor- even my toddler loves it! Thanks Lotus Pepper!! read more

Best Bahn Mi in PVD (I have had the chicken & the pork). Cute inside. Friendly staff.

Great food, good portion size, and reasonable pricing. One of my go to spots on the east side.

Hands down my favorite food truck on Thayer. I have never been disappointed by anything on their menu! read more

Lotus Pepper - Vietnamese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We got take-out from the new Hope St. location and brought it over to my parents. Items were very well packaged and the weight of each bag was not too heavy. Order was ready at the time we requested. For appetizers we had the cold summer rolls and chicken wings. Both were very delicious. Then we got three entrees---one salad base, one vermicelli base, and one yellow noodle base, each with a different meat. All were very fresh, full of flavor, and we felt healthy after eating them. Portions are adequate but not huge, meaning we did not have any leftovers. It is great to have this new Vietnamese restaurant on Hope St.! read more

Decent Vietnamese food. Tasty and moderately priced. Banh MI sandwiches make this more than just an "ordinary" Aisan restaurant.

This food truck always brings their A game, and I'm tempted to eat their food every time they station themselves on Waterman Street. The first thing I ever ordered from here was the beef vermicelli bowl, and it kept me coming back to try more items on their menu. I tried their shrimp dumplings once during a food truck event at Brown, but it's sad that they usually don't have them on their daily menu. The wait to receive your food varies depending on how busy it gets (I'd say their busiest hour is around noon). Pork dumplings, while delicious, take the longest to make, so if you are in a rush or want a quick lunch, order the banh mi or a vermicelli bowl. If you're looking for something healthy and fresh, I highly recommend the shrimp summer rolls. Those taste SO GOOD, especially when you dip them in the peanut sauce. read more

Excellent food and service. We love the atmosphere. The food is extremely fresh. ..............

This place is beyond amazing! The staff are so friendly and the vibe is so clean and cute. The food is outstanding and wicked fresh. The banh mi are 10/10. It's my new spot read more

Delicious food, serene environment, and delightful service. Their banh mi sandwich is amazing--a bit homier than the typical banh mi (which are already starting at spectacular!) I also enjoy the streamlined menu which makes decisions easy and the whole experience cleanly minimalist. I'm so glad Lotus Pepper decided to come to the East Side. read more

Lotus Pepper is hands-down the best Vietnamese food that is accessible to the average Brown University student. Its location is so convenient and its food, despite potential negative connotations by virtue of it being a food truck, is refreshingly authentic. A personal favorite is the Pork Banh Mi, which they serve up fresh from the grill. I also look forward to the occasional specials they decide to offer. read more

Had the best lunch here! This is my new favorite place in Providence. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu and the aesthetic of the restaurant is so chic. Great for grab and go or a date night. Will be coming back. read more

Got a banh mi sandwich with bbq beef for lunch today, was pretty good. Added a fried egg to it for extra dollar. Simple though the ingredients are fresh including the bun which can sometimes be too hard. The meat was tender and good. Tastes even better with the chili sauce outside. Also the beef vermicelli bowl is quite good and popular and gets over quick. Overall good experience. read more

This little food truck is a gem! The banh mi was delicious and the fried dumplings were good it a bit on the greasy side. Prices were fair and service was quick and friendly! Hard to find good banh mi in the state! I'll be back! read more

Lotus Pepper - Pork Bahn mi and fried dumplings - Vietnamese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Food was extremely fresh, but very limited in types of dishes. We were well served by the team on a hot Sunday in Providence. We had the salad with well prepared grilled chicken. We also had the pork dumplings which I prefer pan fried and they were deep fried so a little too much taste of oil. So it was good but not great. Would much rather a bigger menu next time too. read more

Went here for the Roger Williams food truck night and it has become my favorite truck to go to! Absolutely love the Bahn Mi with pork!

I like this food truck, although the menu selection is a bit limited. Service is pretty quick. I ordered the chicken banh mi (no fish available) and the spring rolls (they were out of the autumn rolls). The banh mi was prepared deliciously; I just wish there was more meat in it because of was so good! The spring rolls were decent, though the mint was distracting. The peanut dipping sauce is also quite strong. I would certainly go back and try some of the other items. I just wish their menu items were more legible in the windows, and I wish they had fish! read more

Lotus Pepper - Banh mi and plump spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Lotus pepper is AMAZING...I've had it for dinner two nights last week. All the ingredients are fresh...the owner makes everything daily (herself!) everyday! I had the Bun thit nuong cha gio (Rice Noodles with BBQ Pork and Spring Rolls) and the Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls) The Bun thit nuong cha gio was incredible. The nuoc cham sauce made it even better. The fresh rolls were served with a peanut sauce...not heavy, just right. In case the food isn't enough for you...the customer service is outstanding- always a smile and very flexible and speedy! My husband has an onion and garlic allergy...they still make him food that he can eat...not many places do this...especially food trucks! Do not let any reviews stop you from at least trying this, make the decision for yourself! Check out their FB page as well I found: https://www.facebook.com/LotusPepper read more

Lotus Pepper - Bun thit nuong cha gio & Goi Cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

YUM !!!!!!! I had the BBQ pork rice set and it was delicious. The pork was well marinated, great spices, a bit of a kick.... Nice side vegetables. The only downside was the rice...it was not jasmine rice. It tasted generic....which for me, took from the delightful experience. Otherwise...I will get this again...anytime.. read more

Lotus Pepper is fantastic. They often are parked right outside my workplace and I get excited each time I see them there! And they are so kind and have excellent customer service. The pork dumplings and chicken banh mi are my personal favorites. read more

I just left the Lotus Pepper with a BBQ Pork Bahn Mi and the dumplings. I will start by saying that the dumplings were delicious and juicy and packed with flavor. I definitely recommend getting them. The Bahn Mi was a bit drier than some I have had when I lived in NYC but it was still very good. Was it the best I have had? No. But was it still tasty? Yes. I think it lacked a bit of acidity or brightness. The carrots didn't taste pickled like I'm used to and I'm usually a huge fan of Bahn mi having jalapeño and daikon which this did not have. But my boyfriend who doesn't like too much heat appreciated that fact. The pork was full of flavor though and was delicious even on its own. I will definitely go back to try their beef Bahn Mi and other offerings. read more

Lotus Pepper - BBQ pork Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Mama Kim's gets most of the Providence food truck hype, but in my opinion Lotus Pepper deserves just as much if not more love. There aren't many places to get Vietnamese food in the area, but Lotus Pepper could definitely compete with some of my favorite places in Boston. I never feel like they are skimping on ingredient quality, which some food trucks try to get away with because everything is more "behind the scenes" than in a typical cafe. The bahn mi is delicious! I usually go for BBQ pork inside but the tofu is solid too. The baguette (crucial for a good bahn mi) is the perfect mix of crisp shell and soft inside. The sandwich is the perfect size to fill you up without making you feel disgustingly full. (I'm looking at you, Baja's.) At only $6, it's also a bargain. Although the bahn mi and bun are staples, parts of the menu change fairly often to incorporate seasonal specials like summer rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee. I'm getting hungry just thinking about all the great options! See you soon, Lotus Pepper! read more

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Hands down my and my friends' favorite place to get lunch during the week. It's our guilty pleasure because we always end up eating a large dinner worth amount of food, but we can't help it because it tastes so homemade. We're big fans of the rice sets, summer rolls, and vermicelli bowls. I have a slight peanut allergy and they are always really good about it (vietnamese food is tricky for me because so many dishes contain them)- I've seen them actually re-make me a whole meal after checking my order, if they sprinkled the nuts onto the dish by accident. read more

This is a no-frills Vietnamese sandwich food truck that sells the Vietnamese banh mi as well as some rolls, noodles, rice sets and Vietnamese chicory iced coffee with condensed milk. I think they have other menu items as well but it changes per season. The first time i checked them out was during Providence Flea market. I got the BBQ pork banh-mi along with the pork dumplings served with homemade soy sauce. The fact that they make their own sauces makes this place very authentic and the food tastes far closer to reality. The dumplings were also delicious and juicy. For $6.00, you get a nice and filling sandwich with pickled and fresh vegetables. Hard to beat that price. read more

The best place to go for authentic Vietnamese food on College Hill. I've been here countless times -- my favorite is the rice set with BBQ tofu and mushrooms, although lately I've been ordering the bánh mì (less than a Brown meal credit) which is just as tasty. The food here is very vegetarian-friendly, and as far as I know gluten-free friendly (rice sets) and vegan-friendly. Peak times seem to be around noon-1, in which there may be a five or so people lining up, however the wait is never longer than ten minutes or so (unless you order something that may take a while to prepare). Stop by to eat authentic Vietnamese cuisine that's both delicious and convenient! read more

Banh mi's are amazing!! Had the beef as well as the tofu and eggplant and they are the best in the area unless you go up to Dorchester. And for $6, can't go wrong! I try to get here once every other week, if not once a week! read more

Best Bahn Mi I have ever had. The baguette was the perfect amount of crunchy and soft. The pork had such a great flavor. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and complimented each other and the pork so well. I can't wait to go back. The hardest part will be branching out and trying something different... or not over ordering! read more

5 stars because this is the best food truck ever! Their prices and food, in my opinion, are better than Mama Kim's, and they don't have that annoying $10 credit card limit. Lotus Pepper is owned and operated by Tang and his mom, who are always so friendly and sweet. They really treat their customers like family! The food is clearly cooked with love - LP will not serve you something that isn't quality. Their meals always include some type of vegetable, which is awesome for college students trying to get a quick but healthy meal in. Their flavors are authentic and delicious as well - if something is labeled spicy, it's seriously SPICY. They make their own hot chili sauces that will low-key leave you in tears. Some of my favorite meals are their tofu & mushroom banh mi, pho, salmon, and chicken curry over rice. All of their specials are soooo good! To be honest, I probably get like 1/4 of my meals from here. It's the closest to home-cooked Asian food you can get around College Hill! Oh, and some tips btw: Check their fb for their location and specials of the day. Also, Tang gives pretty sick men's haircuts on the side! Just ask him about it. read more

Another food truck! Love the food truck scene by the Brown campus. Always allows me to try something new I never realized could come from the side of a truck. Today the review will be of the Lotus Pepper. The name isn't very appetizing nor does it really highlight what it makes, but this review here is to tell you what it's all about. This is a Vietnamese food truck! Now, it's too bad that it is often sandwiched between Plouf Plouf and Mama Kim's because I don't think this place gets its fair wave of customers. While most people probably are familiar with going to Vietnamese restaurants for pho, you do realize that there is a whole other part of the menu that most people never touch. This is what this truck has! It's your opportunity to explore the other Vietnamese dishes. So this place has Vietnamese sandwiches which, if you didn't know, is French inspired so everything is served on a baguette. They also have bbq rice and noodle dishes. And yes, of course, they have pho! I don't know about the to go type pho, but they do have it if you're craving it. I have tried the non soup noodle dishes and they have been excellent... I think both times now I have overstuffed myself. They are by George and Thayer between 5-8pm on weekdays! read more

Veggie banh mi is an umami bomb - tofu and mushroom delight Lotus Pepper has a small menu, and each item is executed "tightly" - you can count on getting great taste and consistency across multiple orders. The fresh lime soda is also wonderfully refreshing! I wish they came to the East Side more often; the snow (and lack of snow removal), combined with winter break at Brown, has made food trucks scarce so far in 2014, but I'm glad to see Lotus Pepper back on College Hill nowadays. read more

One of my favorite food trucks in Providence. Authentic vietnamese home style food with decent prices. I would always get either a vermicelli bowl or a rice bowl. So good. read more

Best food truck on campus! I eat here at least twice a week and never get tired of it. Try the pork rice set!