While visiting from out of town, we stumbled upon Lotus in Farmingdale, New York, while looking for a restaurant that offered both Chinese food and sushi. We couldn't have been happier with our choice! The food was outstanding--everything was fresh, flavorful, and prepared above and beyond what you would typically expect from a Chinese restaurant. Every dish was beautifully presented and expertly prepared. Our waiter, Chris, was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. To top it all off, the owner, Michael, came over to greet us personally, which made us feel genuinely welcome. If we're ever back in the area, Lotus will definitely be at the top of our list. Highly recommended! read more

Very good food and friendly service, but we were there on a Friday night and it was difficult to have a conversation. If you're going for a celebration it's a great place. Parking in Farmingdale can be tough read more

First time having dinner in this contemporary modern designed restaurant The food is top notch and beautifully curated and the drinks are everything you would expect. The ambience makes you feel like you're on vacation far away! No wonder all of my chef friends eat here when they go out with their families. This is my favorite Chineese restaurant and their sushi bar is absolutely superb! read more

Lotus Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Love a good local place - the happy hour menu has a lot to choose from - and the food is fresh and comes out quick - the first bartender we had couldn't explain some of the menu items which was frustrating - but once the 2nd bartender came over he was very informative(I think he was the Manager or Owner) it's well lit, the bar is massive, the dining room offers a lot of seating also read more

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This was our first visit to Lotus Garden, and we were really impressed! The restaurant has been beautifully redone with a sleek, modern vibe, a huge bar, and a stunning fish tank that adds a nice touch to the ambiance. We started with the egg drop and wonton soup combo--very tasty, although the wontons were a bit light on dough and had a noticeable sweetness that's a bit different. The egg roll and both the steamed and fried dumplings plus the fried rice was absolutely awesome! For entrees, we had the shrimp with bok choy and the chicken with mixed vegetables--both came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The spare ribs were a little on the dry side, but everything else made up for it. Even with a waiter calling out, the staff handled everything smoothly and made our experience feel seamless. Overall, a solid 5-star dining experience and we'll definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I sat at the bar to try their happy hour. The Bartender was very nice and bubbly and very courteous. We had a couple of appetizers and some drinks (my husband did, I don't drink ) when the food came, the man named Mike, served us the food and I asked him if my husband can have a set of utensils. He said "I know I know ", not in a good tone. So I let that go. The food and drinks were great! I decided to order a dessert. So it took us 45 minutes from the time we sat and finished our meals. My husband is still trying to finish his wine. This Mike came back and started cleaning up whatever he can take in front of us. I get it, I was a server too when I started working. When Mike was trying to clean up our space, the bartender happen to give us our check the same time. He told the bartender "I think you should lose some weight!" And the bartender said "excuse me?" Surely, he was shocked!! I did not appreciate that at all!! You DO NOT TALK to your employees/coworkers like that jokingly or not, specially in front of customers!! That was RUDE!! And before that happened, Mike was staring at us maybe thinking how long my husband will finish his wine so he can seat his friend on our seats. NEVER COMING BACK DUE TO HIS DISRESPECT MANNER!! read more

At last found a Chinese restaurant after moving to Massapequa. Nicely decorated place. Service was Ana ing. Found the appetizers and entrees to be extremely good. Even the drinks were delicious. They also have a sushi bar but did not partake. read more

We lucked out with Parking. You usually have to pay but we got a spot right at the restaurant! We sat at the bar, very comfortable. Our bartender/server Mike was a very personable gentleman. Great personality very knowledgeable about the drinks, menu and establishment. The owner was very engaged, he never stopped checking on the his establishments performance. The food was delicious. The beer we had was a true Japanese beer, Sapporo Dark. We will be back and we will brag about our experience. read more

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Delicious food and drinks. Four different plates and we all loved them. Service was good enough. Nice looking place too. read more

Lotus Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Food is consistently good here, hibachi steak and rice, Mongolian beef, and lo mein. All delicious place has a great atmosphere. We always travel with a large crew and they were very accommodating. read more

Excellent food and outstanding service from the entire staff up to the owner Mike Chang. The ambience of the restaurant is warm and comfortable. One of my favorite restaurants in the area read more

As always, the food and service are very good here, the place is clean and comfortable. The food although very tasty, is a little salty for me, I guess that's one of the reasons it tastes so good. Just beware if you have high blood pressure. But it's definitely worth the taste once in a while read more

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We were welcomed and seated quickly the Sapporo was ice cold served in a mug and our waiter was attentive to our needs. Comfortable easy atmosphere with music, good food and nice atmosphere.... we will be back again soon read more

Lotus Restaurant - Christmas Roll - Chinese Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

The staff isn't prepared to handle gluten free orders. I ordered my GF meaL and I reminded my server several times that I have a gluten allergy. When my food was brought out it was brought out with chips that contain gluten and sweet and sour sauce that isn't gluten free! I wasn't given gluten free soy sauce. The entire thing was a disaster. I do not recommend. Go to Lilli & Loo in the city if you are a celiac and want gluten free Asian food. read more

The dining environment and ambiance are excellent. It's delightfully designed and super clean. We were informed if we sat by the bar then we can order happy hour foods and drinks so we did. The happy hour price is very affordable but only small dishes have happy hour special price. The foods are definitely not authentic. For example, I saw pan fried xiao long bao, which is a joke. And foods aren't not so great in terms of taste. Their regular menu is outrageously high, but probably they can ask for the price because of the environment and location read more

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The long awaited reopening of Lotus Restaurant revealed a beautifully remodeled. There is a large fully stocked bar with two large screen TV as well as a sushi making station where you can view the many offerings. The menu was pretty extensive with a large selection of sushi, traditional Chinese entrees and small plates for sharing. We had Hibachi Steak & Shrimp also the Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp. Both very good as was the Pork fried rice. The Fried Wontons were also a good choice. We did go during the soft opening and they weren't fully staffed yet so the service was a bit slow. A little pricey given the portion size but the food was very good. read more

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First time being here and everything was amazing!! The food and ambiance and service was phenomenal! Definitely coming back again!

At first I wasn't sure what to expect but my first thought after taking my first bite was, wow. The fried rice was very flavorful and had a pleasant texture. The Sweet and Sour chicken was the perfect balance as you'd hope and they even added a mix of veggies like peppers and they even added pineapples which was a surprise and actually tastes decent with the chicken. My only minor gripe is for the nearly $19 price after tax I wish they give you a bit more shrimp since I only got about three of them. But overall meal was very good and filling, you also get to choose between a salad or soup as a starter. read more

Lotus Restaurant - Sweet and Sour Chicken with Shrimp Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Service very slow to take order Over priced. Not the same ambience as before they renovated read more

Fish was very fresh and tasty. Service was great! My favorites were the Carly roll and the toro from the sashimi platter. The shrimp tempura in the rolls were fried to perfection. Very crispy and flaky. Restaurant was very modern looking. read more

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Definitely recommend...very welcoming, cool decor and we love the food. The service is exceptional! Our server always remembers what we order :) read more

Wow... so I had eaten here a long time ago but after hearing that they reopened I decided to stop by again. The restaurant is beautiful inside with a lot more space and friendly staff. I ordered a lunch special of chicken with mixed vegetables in garlic sauce with hot and sour soup and added on an egg roll. The soup was delicious, one of the best I've had in a while and the egg roll was crispy and not greasy. The chicken and vegetables were also very good and I loved the garlic sauce, spicy with a hint of sweetness from hoisin sauce I think. The veggies were a mix of broccoli, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms and I asked for no baby corn and jicama. I definitely will come back! read more

Fantastic service... delicious food.. beautiful ambience...AND a gluten free menu! Being gluten free, I haven't had Chinese food in years! Can't wait to come back! read more

My fiance and I come here regularly! The ambiance of the restaurant is modern and very beautifully decorated. The food is amazing, we try to find something new to order each time we come. Everything we have ever tried has been so tasty. The things we love to order are the garlic edamame, cheese wontons, chicken and broccoli, crispy Szechuan beef and much much more. Service is good read more

Chris the head of waitstaff was extremely pleasant and welcoming. We ordered the Happy Five dish which was delicious. For drinks we had the Lotus Mai Tai. It is good to be back after 2 and 1/2 years due to a fire at the restaurant. read more

We came to Lotus after searching for Asian fusion, this is a great choice. The best part is the value, prices for lunch specials are very reasonable considering quality of the food and the quantity. Hostess and staff were very attentive and friendly. Great ambiance, good date spot. Try the Tinkling Bell Pork. read more

Food is amazing, friendly prompt service, wonderful atmosphere. Renovation following fire is modern, clean, and fun.

They're baaack! Missed this great food. Whole new modern restaurant. Everything was delicious and the service was good. Shall return, welcome back Lotus! read more

Soup dumplings,steamed pork dumplings crazy roll ,mama Mia roll, spring rolls and desert ... OMG Rainbow cookies spring roll with cannoli dip! Exquisite! I cannot explain or express how blown I am away how delicious the food is here all reasonable. Clean + friendly. I highly recommend. I am definitely a foodie if you're in farmingdale this is a must ... don't just go to Main Street .. lol Stay on Hempstead Turnpike. (Conklin st) read more

Lotus Restaurant - Rainbow cookie spring roll with cannoli dip - Chinese Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Lotus is a good eat in Chinese food option. Everything is nicely prepared in the American custom of Chinese food. That said, it is definitely on the expensive side and the portions leave something to be desired. That said we did enjoy our meal. The soup dumplings are tasty and correct, except they need to put them in the steamer on a leafy green like cabbage which will stop them from tearing. Putting them on paper does a disservice to the dish in its native design. read more

Chris is a great waiter! He was so knowledgeable about celiac and cross contamination. Food was great!

Food and service above and beyond! The hostess was accommodating and more than efficient. The food was hot and the sushi was fresh! Order the Mamma Mia roll or the Alaska Beauty roll. The Singapore mei fun was really good. The eggroll were crispy and very tasty. . Missed this place during its renovation. So happy they are back. They are back better than I remember. The ambiance is very modern and it fits with the renovations. read more

Authentic Asian Food. The food is soooo good, including Crispy Mongolian beef, Three Nut Chicken and really everything (too many to mention). Many of the chef's specialties items were ordered by friends who LOVED them. My go to Chinese place for a nice sit down dinner. The atmosphere with the fish tank is cool and the cleanest bathrooms! LOL. Who rates the bathrooms! Worth a try read more

The service was unbelievable. We had a really friendly server who was attentive and checked in several times. Regarding the food - they have a fully gluten free menu and they take the necessary precautions. Every item delivered was made clear "Gluten Free". Gluten Free selection includes: Egg Drop Soup (delicious and piping!), shrimp dumplings - OMG, and the best chicken satay I've ever had. The main course was amazing - mango chicken, mei fun (thin noodles), the chefs special w/chicken & shrimp, and baby bok choy - excited for leftovers tonight. The best looking dessert menu I've ever seen at a Chinese restaurant inc. an amazing gf option. Only problem was we were too full to try it - we have to go back. Drinks: shirley temple for the kids, pinot noir by the glass was solid, and the lychee martini was a hit! The restaurant was packed but not noisy and the bar area was busy. The fish tank is beautiful. read more

Brought my delivery crew. Best Chinese food they ever ate. I've been coming here 30+ years, The service is exceptional, the owner has been refining his food and service the entire time. read more

Prompt courteous service. Delicious food! Beautiful ambience. So happy they re-opened after the terrible fire. read more

The food was amazing, Service was great and the server really knew every answer to every question we asked! I would 100% go back again

First time we returned since they reopened. Nicely redone interior. Was told chef was the same as before as well as the owner. I had the chicken with cashews and my wife had the General Cho's. We ordered a side of vegetable fried rice. The service was fine, but found the food lacking flavor. Since they were closed, we found another Chinese Restaurant locally that had better tasting dishes at the same cost. Sadly, they didn't meet my expectations. read more

Everything was amazing - soup dumplings, spare ribs, hot n sour soup...omg....i only wish i lived closer....I'd be here every week!

Went for a late night dinner after a movie. They have a dedicated Gluten Free menu. Started with the crystal shrimp dumplings which were great. Only 4 to an order but it was enough. We split the GF sesame chicken and beef mei fun. Great service and great meal read more

Lotus Restaurant - Gluten Free Sesame Chicken and Beef Mei Fun - Chinese Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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