Service amazing. Everything I order here is on point. Grew up eating Viet food at home and at restaurants, so I review this with solidity. Banh Xeo Viet Crepes on point. Pho on point. Red Curry on point. Shrimp Spring Rolls with peanut sauce on point. Bun Bo Hue on point. Duck Soup on point. Seafood Combo on point. Repeat forever as long as they keep everything on point. read more

Overrated! The food is average and small - 2 dishes for 30$ but still hungry. They took way too long just to give me the check. This is by far the worst vietnamese restaurant i ever went to in the state. read more

Amazing service amazing food reasonably priced huge portions really great vegetarian options too :)

Overrated with incredibly rude staff. The Asian gentleman, who appeared to be in his late twenties and was manning the register, was a model of discourteousness and hostility. Though it has had a great past, I question whether it will continue given who work there now. read more

Ordered takeout after finding Square Lotus to be the highest rated Thai food nearby. The foods was fantastic and the service, especially during this COVID pandemic was excellent. There were some diners inside, and the process for the pickup/takeout patrons was clear and safe. read more

Vegetables tasted like they were frozen at one point. Not the freshest tasting place although it did have some just okay dishes. They weren't that true too their spice level. Wouldn't recommend this place, where they get the chicken and vegetables is questionable. I'm sure it's not free range and probably out of a box... Service was a bit slow, dishes came out fast, decor was 3 stars. Just felt like a cafeteria. read more

I wish I could go here and eat in person. Discovered this place recently. The food is really tasty. The veggie summer rolls had crunchy tofu and fresh basil in them. The accompanying peanut sauce was a little meh. The lemongrass noodle salad was super tasty. The veggie fried rice had a good amount of veggies. The vegetables to rice ratio was just right. A lot of restaurants skimp on the veggie even if they call it a fried rice with vegetables. Overall a wonderful dinner. read more

This is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants on the East side! I always get either their bun bo hue, their pho or the beef stew. The noodle soups are always so flavorful and tastes really satisfying on a cold day. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. The interior is clean and spacious with plenty of seating. Service is good, and the servers also come around to refill your water without asking! The restaurant is located in the plaza near QFC, so finding a parking spot in the lot can be hit or miss, since the area can get busy. read more

This is my go to Vietnamese restaurant! I usually order the summer rolls, pho and mango salad (which are all super yummy!). I've been doing a lot of take out (esp with a little one at home) and the great thing about here is that they don't skimp out on the portions. I've def had my share of ordering takeout with very little food, but not with this place! read more

We went here on a date because we were in the mood for pho. By no means was it bad, but (mine at least) was a bit underwhelming. I got the sizzling hot pot with three stars, and I couldn't taste almost any spice. Also for the amount of sauce in the hot pot, they gave a very small bowl of rice. Other than that, the service was good and my girlfriends pho was good as well so maybe it was just a bad choice on the menu. read more

Great vegetarian options. They have a whole menu dedicated to vegetarian dishes and they all sounded AMAZING. I got the bamboo vegetarian noodle soup and it was packed full of exciting imitation meats and pieces of flavorful bamboo. So freaking good. My mom ordered the hue spicy beef noodle soup and she loved it! She knows good noodle soup when she tries it and she definitely gave this the stamp of approval. The Vietnamese coffee is strong and flavorful. It is obvious that it is made fresh. My dad loves Vietnamese coffee and is good at detecting pre-made coffee mixes vs fresh ones. This one got his stamp of approval. Overall, I definitely recommend this restaurant who is into Vietnamese cuisine. They have something for everyone! read more

My boyfriend and I came on a Saturday night, right before the dinner rush - luckily! That place gets pretty packed, fast! I highly recommend getting there early to get the best seating. If you're sat next to the door, it gets cold every time someone opens and closes it. The service: it was subpar. We were sat and they took our order fairly quickly. Everyone was super nice and friendly. We only had our drinks brought to us once and no one came to refill them ever, just the water. I don't know if we had to pay more for a refill or what but don't drink all of your beverage before the food comes otherwise you'll be thirsty. The food: of course I got the chicken pho. I wanted to also try their friend rice & egg rolls. Their egg rolls are SO DAMN GOOD Y'ALL. Absolutely delicious! Their friend rice was ehh. I worked for Benihana and I just can't find better friend rice anywhere else. So maybe I'm biased! But the chicken pho was delicious, the broth wasn't my favorite but it was definitely better than most pho restaurants in the surrounding area. The Decor & Vibe: The pictures were fabulous, the decor was fabulous, everything was very well kept and clean. I really did enjoy the atmosphere. I suggest wearing nice clothes, not just a hoodie and jeans like me otherwise you might feel a little out of place but hey, the people were friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. Overall: it was a good dining experience matched with delicious food. I would definitely come here again, the only thing I would tweak: the service juuuuust a little bit. Other than that, it was great. read more

Very fast and delicious. Staffs are very friendly. Tables are very well distanced. Nice ambiance.

Tried this for the first time and was delighted at the diverse menu and the food was delish.

Delicious! We took a chance and this was close to the hotel. It was just scrumptious! We had the beef short ribs, which were delicious, but a little on the small side. Chicken vegetable soup has a great broth. I forgot the name of the dish but it was a seafood dish with shrimp& octopus it was yummy and not overcooked. I would go back. read more

They are vegan friendly. It seems like their vegetarian menu is vegan. Eggplant hot pot is delicious. I usually have that every time I visit. read more

Our favorite pho place! We love the rare beef pho and usually order to go. Great flavor and quality for the price.

We go here a few times a month and really love it. The staff are always very friendly and accommodating, even when the restaurant is crowded. The number and variety of different entrees on the menu is amazing, and the food is always top notch. One thing we especially like is that they have an exceptional vegetarian menu, and the pho is always light and not greasy. Our favorites are the Vietnamese Crepes appetizer, the House Special Noodle Bowl (perfect on a warm summer day) and any of the pho (perfect comfort food when you need something warm and soothing). read more

Square Lotus - Tofu and mixed veggies pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

OMG ~~ a place with so many vegetarian options, something SO GREAT!! if you go here you have to try their veggie wonton soup, with added fake chicken, basil, fried tofu! its so amazing. Prices are so reasonable and i will deff be going back, service was great as well everyone was super friendly !! for my wonton soup added tax was $9.80 read more

Square Lotus - V18! special pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This is one of my fave restaurants. My husband and I have brought many different friend groups here on various occasions and without exception, they've all loved it also. The restaurant has a large menu, with the first full two-page spread featuring meat dishes. There is a second, equally large two-page spread featuring vegetarian dishes. It's perfect for a group with diverse dietary needs or preferences. I've only tried dishes from the vegetarian menu, but my husband & many of our friends ordered dishes from the meat menu and we've all been happy with our orders, so I'm fairly confident that the restaurant is proficient at cooking both meat and veggies. My husband and I first discovered Square Lotus as a result of my eternal quest for good vegetarian pho. It is nearly impossible to find decent vegetarian pho (I should have given up long before finding Square Lotus). Many places will serve a veggie pho... and by that, they mean they'll drop in a broccoli or two, a few chunky slices of carrots, and several slices of tofu in lieu of the usual beef. At most places, a large veggie pho is bland, full of basically-raw vegetables, and will keep me full for about an hour. Enter Square Lotus. Here, I order the V18: Special Vegetarian Pho. It's full of delicious meat-substitutes of various types, fried tofu (you can substitute fresh if preferred), and an abundance of fresh veggies cooked just right. It's delicious and I don't even need to supersize my meal (there's a "large" option if you're extra hungry) to be completely stuffed full by the end of the meal... and for hours afterward. Full disclosure: part of the reason I'm always so stuffed after eating at Square Lotus is that we absolutely have to order the veggie summer rolls every time. They are THE best summer rolls I've ever had. Everyone I've brought who has tried them says the same thing. The wrappers are light and soft, ratio of veggies to fried tofu just right, dipping sauce delicious, and they have a crunchy ingredient that is just so satisfying. And one order gives you four rolls (really half-rolls, but they're quite substantial in size). BTW - they have a kids' pho too and will customize it the way your kid wants (include all veggies, certain veggies, no veggies, etc.). They put it on the meat menu but our kid prefers tofu and they're always willing to make a tofu pho with veggie broth and just broccoli for him. We live in an area where we can walk to tons of restaurants. Square Lotus is one of the very few restaurants we are willing to drive out to. Tip: From our experience, this place is packed during weekday lunches and can have a short wait during weekend dinners. Go for weekday dinner, early, or at off-hours to avoid the wait. Also, the food service is quick, but for some reason they never seem to remember to bring the check or run your card without prompting. We just go up to the front to pay at the end of our meal and they're totally fine with it. Seriously, though, it's worth the drive out even when we have to wait! read more

Really enjoyed this spot, a little loud with the open concept set up inside. A great vegan and vegetarian spot for some classic Vietnamese. I had the special pho with a variety of faux meats that were a nice mix up from normal veggie dishes. Very friendly staff, a great casual dining spot for not too much money! read more

Food is Aways delicious ! Pho is perfection ! The dining room was packed with a wait and we were all seated within 10-15 min ! Excellent service ! read more

This place has a huge vegetarian menu with faux meats. Everything I have tried here has been delicious! V22 wontons with noodles is my absolute favorite!! They are also super accommodating of special orders and requests. Their dine-in areas are well quarantined and sanitized, they use paper menus to minimize contamination. Their prices are extremely fair and portions big! Keep in mind they are not serving desserts or special drink at this time. Keep it up Square Lotus! read more

I love this spot, especially because it has an entire vegetarian menu. I knocked off a star because the prices seem to go up a lot all the time. Not too long ago it was $10.50 then it was $11.50 and now it's $12.75. I understand needing to adjust costs from time to time, and during COVID-19 it's been tough but as a family of four or five, who wants to support, it's tough to dine there (or takeout now) because of how costly it is. Aside from that, the food is great! I can't speak to the general menu but if you're vegetarian this is a good spot. read more

As a pho snob, I'm officially proclaiming the pho at Square Lotus to be one of the best pho in Bellevue. The broth is actually yummy! The basil is fresh! The sprouts are crunchy! They bring extra lime if you ask for it. What else does a pho-craving pho addict needs? Those saying it's average.... dudes!!! Dudettes!!! Have you tried other pho places in Bellevue?! Have you really?! Then it's average compared to what exactly?! Imaginary perfect pho image you have in your head? Yeah, in that case it's average. But back to the reality... again.. one of the best pho in Bellevue. read more

I love this place... I really do. When I was following a mostly vegan diet and needed pho like nobody's business, Square Lotus saved me. Now that I'm back to eating meat, I still like to order off their veggie menu on occasion -- it's just that good. This afternoon I stopped in for pho with one of my friends and wanted the veggies of a vegetarian pho but wanted meat, too. So I got pho tai and had them add veggies. I ended up with baby bok choy, broccoli, carrots, snap peas and of course delicious pho... I don't think there are many other restaurants around that provide so many vegetables as a pho add-on! My friend was content with her curry [and even the lunch special size left her with enough food to fill up AND take half her food home] and I left stuffed full of delicious veggies for like, $10. They're pretty quick if you need a fast turn-around on your lunch hour -- just make sure you have an idea of what you'd like ahead of time, as their menu's length is easily confused with a short novel. read more

LOL.. It's excatly what Michael B. said..and more...I love this place for their service..The waiters are always oh so nice..I can pretty much create my own dish here..and they will still say no problem...The place is nice , clean and great for lunch....I'm the picky eater who always switch things in my dish..and they are the most flexible about it .. Try their Vegetable Pho..add chicken..its the best ever!...I always load mine up with 2 plates of jalapeno`..they will bring anything you ask..super nice here..I love it! ..They also have a good lotus salad...rice dishes are nice too..But their Pho is the best thing here....i highly recommend this place.. read more

Really disappointed. The service started out on the wrong foot when two tables that were seated after me had their orders taken prior to mine. It wasn't a big deal, though, they could have been regulars or friends of the waiter. I get it. After getting my order, the wait staff brought me out partial silverware and promptly forgot about me. I flagged down a waiter and was able to get some chopsticks at that point. My water was gone in about 5 minutes and was never refilled. Nobody checked in on me despite being next to the door where the waiters passed by when seating each new guest that came in the door. After finishing, I waited about 10 minutes for the check. It finally came after I got up and hunted down an employee to tell them I would like it. The food was good, but not so good to overcome the poor service. read more

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Seattle. Everything is delicious and fresh. If you are vegetarian this is your place.

Square Lotus is an interesting Vietnamese restaurant where you can order your traditional meat dishes, but they also have vegetarian choices also. First time for me where you can order both at the same restaurant. We had ordered one of their so called "beef" vegetarian dishes and you could tell it didn't taste like beef right off the bat and more like hard tofu. We also ordered another eight other items from the main menu since we had a big group and they tasted just ok, but nothing really spectacular. The portion size of the dishes weren't very big and we had to order extra meat on a couple dishes to have enough to share. I guess I am still not a fan of Vietnamese cuisine after all the restaurants I have tried. The decor isn't bad, but it is kind of cramped as the tables are quite close to each other and it can't really accommodate large groups of people. The service was nice and quick except that we weren't offered tea, but they did bring out water for each of us. Not sure if you had to order it, but odd for an Asian restaurant to not bring out tea when you are seated. read more

Easily one of thehe busiest places in Loehmanns Plaza. T-Mobile be coming in hott during lunch time and straight dominates all the spots there, even the salons and drug stores are packed. It's ludicrous.. read more

I don't do reviews unless im blown away by the food or absolutely hated it. This is a vegetarian's paradise , so flavorful, the quantity is very good and above all the best vietnamese food i have ever had. Must try!!i Recommend the vietnamese sour soup, rice noodles and papaya salad. So delicious!!! read more

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The food is good, but only if you're willing to wait for it. The staff doesn't really care about customers, all they want is for you to leave fast. Plain and simple. read more

I recently discovered this place several months ago and I've been back three times, and have been satisfied every single time. First off, there wait staff is super friendly, and have been very consistently so in the past few times even when they are super busy. The food is authentic, and has great value. They have a vegetarian menu, too. I've tried their fried rice, duck noodle soup, pho and their catfish claypot. The food is overall average, but I definitely give it an extra star for service and informal atmosphere. They open at 11am, but if you come their during lunch time, prepared to deal with parking and wait about 10 min. for a table since it's located inside a busy business complex, and right next to tmobile. I haven't seen how dinner is like here yet though. read more

Daughter and I had the yummiest pho for lunch here today! That broth is amazing! I wish I knew how to make that broth, but for now, we'll continue going here. Oh, and shout out to the most attentive wait staff. Thank you for your kind attention. read more

Amazing food. The hoisin and sriracha sauce makes the vegetarian "meat" taste just like meat. No need to eat our friends!

I had to write another follow up update for those of you that are sensitive to MSG. My husband is very sensitive to MSG and rarely eats out. He was so desperate one night to eat and it was getting late, so he gave in and ate at Square Lotus with me. He had the pho and he really loved it. He didn't have any reactions whatsoever. I asked the server if they put MSG in the soup and he responded 'My mom has been making pho for a long time and she never puts MSG in it - she doesn't believe in adding that to put more flavor in the soup - she just uses a little sugar and salt instead'. I like that. I'd pick salt and sugar any time over MSG! (I do believe that they may put a little MSG in the grilled meat dishes. From what I heard, all or most Vietnamese restaurants will add at least *a little* bit to it). read more

I love their Pho. They even have vegetarian pho which is delicious. As a bonus, their Thai dishes (esp. phad thai) are actually better than most nearby Thai places, in my opinion. Pho portions are big; I usually get 2-3 meals out of it. The restaurant is always cold so bring a warm coat. Sometimes the service gets slow when they are have more customers (duh). So not a big deal, especially when the food is good. Love the spring rolls - fresh and yummy. read more

This is definitely not a Vietnamese restaurant for people who are used to authentic Vietnamese food. It is not Asian fusion like Monsoon East but more of Americanized Vietnamese food. Vietnamese food with blander flavors. First impression of this restaurant is when I first looked at the menu. There was no Vietnamese on it! Hm.. This is strange. I ordered the Pho tai. It was ok, just that the broth was bland and more expensive than the pho restaurants in Seattle. Their bun bo hue was not good. They call it Hue Spicy Noodle Soup. Too bland, not spicy, and no ham hock. I'm not a huge fan of pork blood, so I wasn't disappointed when it didn't have it, but I'm sure other Vietnamese customers will not be happy. I get it tho. Pork blood and ham hock doesn't suit well for their demographics. Overall, this is a good Vietnamese restaurant for the majority of their customers, just don't expect authentic Vietnamese food. read more

Great selection of vegan / gluten free dishes!! Their lunch selection (for vegan / regular menu) is $7.95 and comes with rice / soup, so it's a nice deal :) Some of my faves from there are (all V / GF) mango salad, veggie summer roll (with plum sauce), tofu pho, and lemongrass tofu vermicelli bowl. Loved every one! My all time go-to is still the vermicelli bowl, because the tofu has so much flavor and it goes so well with their house dressing! I'm always hesitant to try their other dishes because I love their bowl so much, but I have ventured out and tried but always at the end craved their lemongrass tofu. The service here is pretty good, I'm just happy they all know their menu items! I'm somewhat spoiled when I come here now bc they usually know what I want... But I'd say their service has always been good from the beginning! read more