The staff at Lotus are so friendly and wonderful! We felt so welcomed and cared for. The food is SO good and comforting. Growing up in a Vietnamese household I was craving a bowl of Bun Rieu and the Lotus did not disappoint! Every spoon full was delicious warmth for my soul! My fiance really enjoyed the Banh Mi sandwich. The restaurant is super quaint, clean and cozy! I highly recommend. read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Lotus Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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I had lunchan the Lotus in Maple Grove With friends. I had the walnut shrimp with white rice. The portions perfect for lunch. The service was great food was hot and fresh. I give them 4 stars. Note that a party of 5 or more there is a added fee of 18% read more

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Lotus in Maple Grove is an absolute gem, especially if you live in the northwest suburbs and crave comforting, flavorful Vietnamese food during our long Minnesota winters. Having gone to Lotus locations for years, starting with the original spot in downtown Minneapolis, it was so exciting when the Maple Grove restaurant opened because it brings that same incredible experience closer to home, with way more space, easy parking, and plenty of indoor seating for groups and families. At this point, it feels impossible to order something bad from the menu, but the go-tos are always the pho, the shrimp spring rolls, and the cream cheese wontons, each one consistently fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. On a recent visit, the Lotus fried wings were a new addition to the usual order, and they were so good they're now a must-have and something that will definitely be ordered again. The service at Lotus Maple Grove has been just as impressive as the food, and the last visit really stood out. Every person who stopped by the table was incredibly kind, genuinely warm, and remarkably attentive, and food and drinks came out quickly and efficiently without anything feeling rushed. On the way out, after complimenting the team, it was surprising to learn they were actually understaffed that evening, which made the smooth, friendly, and dialed-in service even more impressive and worth calling out in a review. If you are looking for a pick-me-up, especially on a cold winter day in Minneapolis, a steaming bowl of pho and a spread of favorites at Lotus Maple Grove is the perfect spot to warm up, recharge, and leave feeling completely satisfied. read more

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The Lotus and its owners feel like family -- the kind of place you walk into and instantly feel at home. Centrally located in Maple Grove and downtown, you can always expect unbelievable, freshly cooked food and great service from a staff that truly loves people. The sense of community reminds me of growing up with "Cheers" , a familiar, welcoming, and full of heart place you where everyone knows your name! The pho is incredible, the noodle and rice dishes are absolutely mouthwatering, and I've tried nearly everything on the menu. Don't miss the banh mi, the Lotus wings, or any of Mom's specials , just ask the servers. read more

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When temps drop in the negatives or single digits, what better way to warm up than a bowl of soup? I DoorDashed the seafood egg noodle soup and shrimp spring rolls. Soup was filling and provided the warmth I needed on a cold night. I had the spring rolls the next day and they were okay, probably better if I had them the night before. Would consider dining in if in Maple Grove (or ordering on DoorDash). read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Seafood noodle soup ingredients (before) & shrimp spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Got some takeout a couple of weeks ago, and I had heard such amazing things about this place. We ordered the Lotus Banh Mi and Chicken Stir-Fry Rice Noodles. The food is ready when we arrived, and the person at the counter was really friendly. They looked busy, and it was a Tuesday night, so that says something! Both dishes were good, but neither are things I would probably get again. The Banh Mi was fresh, but it seemed to be missing something. The noodles were tasty, but they didn't blow me away. We were happy enough with our food, and we will definitely give it another try! Eyeing the House Pho and the Spring Rolls. read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Lotus Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Great local joint for fantastic food and great prices! The lunch specials are the way to go! Food is excellent and service is solid for sure! read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Lunch special Pad Thai w. Chicken, pork egg roll and fried rice! - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

We had a wonderful lunch today. We met friends here for lunch today. They offer a $17.99 lunch special which I did try. You have your choice of 3 categories. I got for main entree chicken pad Thai, a fresh spring roll with shrimp and bbq pork and chicken fried rice. Plenty of food done to bring home. Others got pho and walnut shrimp. Everyone said their food was great. Only downfall was they do charge an 18% gratuity for groups over 6. It's ok I usually top 20% anyway. I'm sure we'll be back!! read more

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The Surf and Turf Pho is absolutely amazing. It is expensive, but worth every penny. I presume it is intended for two people, but there's no fun in that. I ended with an empty big bowl. Lobster, shrimp, sausage, pork rib, beef, and some other seafood I can't remember. read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Surf and Turf Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

First time here tonight for dinner. Had the Vietnamese salad combo with shrimp and it was outstanding. Food came out super quick. Server seemed rushed and like they wanted us out of there. That was the only negative. Would absolutely go back for the food, it was fantastic. read more

For more than a few reasons I like this location a bit more than the Loring park location. One factor is the parking. Very easy to find a place to park since it's in a strip mall. We went for dinner on a Sunday. It wasn't too busy so we were able to get a table and service was prompt. I only ordered apps - veggie egg rolls and jalapeño wontons. The egg rolls weren't very flavorful & were a bit too greasy. I also tried the sesame chicken which was decent. I've had a few other dishes from here on other visits & it's always been good overall. They have decent lunch deals if you can catch it during the week. read more

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Such a great food spot, wish we lived closer! We swung by during happy hour, and got the lotus wings which are a couple dollars off. Super crispy with sweet, sour, savory flavors!! We tried bun Bo hue soup, classic pho, and a bahn mi as well. Everything was really well balanced with delicious flavors - we particularly liked how strong the spices and herbs were, really flavorful broths! Our only mistake was ordering one of our soups size large - only do this if you want leftovers, the portion size is huge! Baby friendly as well, our car seat fit in the seat with us and we didn't feel uncomfortable if the little one made noise while we ate. The waitress confirmed they were short staffed, but apologized for our (honestly pretty short) wait times, and was perfectly helpful and kind the whole time. Make sure to check this place out! read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Bun Bo hue, pho, lotus wings, grilled pork half bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

This is one of our go-to's for good, reliable, tasty Thai cuisine. They've changed up the layout of the menu and simplified its look. We came in on a Friday early evening. The staff is friendly Wendy and extremely efficient. They have an okay selection of adult beverages f you want to have in hose. The appetizers are always good especially the fresh spring rolls. My family also enjoys the cream cheese puffs. We had four entries which all were delicious. The only comment two of the ladies said was there entries didn't seem to be as flavorful as normal. All entries were still good and we enjoyed them and will enjoy them as leftovers. Forgot to take photos this time, sorry. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch shared the beef pho , eggrolls, pan fried potstickers and the grilled pork Bahn mi Tried the Passionfruit milk tea- this was good but I didn't like the popping boba I added my fault Everything was delicious and service was good read more

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I got the yellow curry entree with shrimp and chicken fried rice (4.5/5). It was great! The curry sauce had a great flavor that complimented the shrimp and vegetables. It was a good amount of food for the price too! The menu has a lot of enticing options that I would like to try sometime. The service was good too (4/5)! The restaurant is nice (4/5) and pretty big, so it should hopefully be able to accommodate busy times without too much of a wait. read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Yellow curry entree with shrimp and chicken fried rice (4.5/5) - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

To be honest, I was skeptical of Lotus in the beginning because the prices are a little higher than most Vietnamese restaurants in the Twin Cities area and I didn't see much Asians going here. But I'm glad I gave Lotus a few chances and it's now easily my favorite pho spot in Maple Grove. I love the pho dac biet here because it's savory and homey- the fresh herbs on the side are a must! And ask for chili oil if you like spicy. The mini shrimp egg rolls are my favorite appetizers here- always crispy and hot! They also have some great lunch specials and small soup/banh mi combo. Would love to give a 5/5 but when I do take out they sometimes forget to pack things like condiments for pho and a few times service when dining in can be a little absent. Still definitely recommend if you're in the growing Maple Grove area! read more

This is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants we've been going to whenever we are in the Maple Grove area. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, clean and pretty roomy with lots of seating. You have to try the Mama's Specials - the Bun Bo Hue and the Nem Nuong Spring Rolls are delicious! The cheese wontons were also super yummy! The service was friendly, everyone made you feel welcomed and the food was delivered quickly to your table. I highly recommend Lotus ...you won't be disappointed! read more

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Went to The Lotus on a Wednesday evening around 7:15pm. Good amount of parking (strip mall), there is handicap parking out front, but the ramp is at the end of the sidewalk. We waited about 10 minutes for a table. The rug on the floor at the entry was a little dirty, but the rest of the restaurant was fairly clean. Host and servers were friendly. The employees seemed to be bustling and kept busy. They do have wine and beer, but we didn't have any. The food was decent, not super awesome. My partner had the iced Thai Tea and said it was good. The pork fried potstickers were not good. They were deep fried instead of pan fried so they were chewy and greasy, and there wasn't much filling. When the entrees came out there were no serving spoons (we eat family style) so we used the forks that were provided. The sesame chicken was good. Nice sauce, plenty on the dish. The beef in garlic sauce was ok. The sauce was very runny so it didn't really stick to the food. The meat was tender, plenty of vegetables, could probably use a little more garlic. My partner gave it 3 stars. He didn't like it. read more

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Best eggrolls in the Twin Cities! Maple Grove has plenty of parking and the restaurant is large. The prices are not great, especially compared to the Minneapolis location. Example: Minneapolis location has a lunch special for 12.50 that includes entree appetizer and a side like fried rice. Very affordable, right? At the Maple Grove location. The same lunch menu special was 17.99. You tell me which one you would choose! The only con of the Minneapolis location is that the parking is terrible! Very small lot. Anyway, I would go and get takeout from the Minneapolis location next time and save myself a ton of cash :) read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Famous pork eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Had been meaning to try Lotus for a long time and finally did. Ample seating and quick and friendly service. We ordered a Lo Mein and Stir Fried Rice noodles. Went with medium heat, but ended up asking for chili oil to add more heat to both dishes. Asides from the heat level, everything was very tasty. The happiest surprise of the meal were the Banana Wontons. Could've had 10 of them! Great option for Asian food in MG! read more

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I've ordered a few times before but have never experienced something so disgusting from them or any other restaurant when I found, not a strand, but a chunk of hair in my food buried under the chicken after eating multiple bites. Will not be eating here again. read more

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This is our favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Everyone in the family can find something to eat and every dish we've tried I would recommend. Their pho is fantastic! read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Com Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

Great vietnamese spot in Maple Grove. Parking lot can be busy but you can always find a spot. Interior is clean with a family friendly feel. Service was great and the staff were all very friendly. Order: Beef pho was just want I expected. Great flavored broth with the right balance of spices. The beef quality was good. Only one piece was a little chewy but overall excellent. It definitely filled my pho fix. Fried pork egg rolls were perfect. Great meat to filling ratio. Crunchy and delicious. Highly recommend. Overall: Great location in Maple Grove for any Vietnamese food fix. read more

Nice Vietnemese restaurant in Maple Grove with Great Food and Service! Will definitely be back! read more

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Best cream cheese wontons in Minnesota! Otherwise they have a good variety of dishes and combinations. Big portions of orange chicken, general Tso's. For an Asian restaurant, this one is more on Americanized " Chinese food" side, but still hits the spot if that is what you feel like. Really friendly service. It is kid friendly as well. This place can get busy at certain times of day, weekends midday seem to be a peak for them so there could be a slight wait. read more

I've had my eye on this place for years and finally stopped in. The flavors packed a punch and the dishes were plentiful with noodles, sauces, and vegetables. We requested chili oil and thought that elevated the dishes further (coming from people who love spice and use chili oil regularly). We finished the meal with banana wontons. They were messy but delectable. They cleansed our palates and reduced our self-induced spice. read more

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This is more on the delivery side. I have eaten here several times at the site. It's average for the most part. Are there worse places? Probably. Are there better places? Absolutely. It depends on your location and expectations for your meal. I have ordered take-out and delivery from here several times, and it always seems that something is amiss with the order. Tonight's order was a bit more egregious and, hence, prompted a less-than-wonderful review. Our order was not complicated. Kung Pao, Spring Rolls, Pork Fried Rice, and Lotus Wings. First, we didn't receive the fried rice, the Lotus wings were Oyster wings, Kung Pao was ordered with chicken fried rice...received white rice. As I consider the history of my patronage at this establishment, it is not worth the potential aggravation/frustration anymore. Going forward, I will order from a certain Vietnamese restaurant in BC or Hong Kong. So my advice is - order at your own risk. I am personally done here. read more

Flavorful food...amazing service...and a great feeling of satisfaction can be achieved visiting Lotus. They have a great location...and the staff is amazing. Thank you Yoom! read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

This place was fantastic, the food was incredible, delicious, the freshest Asian food ever!!! The service was amazing and the waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. She directed us to all the best choices. The food was current and delivered fresh and hot. The music was great and no waiting. I will spread the word and make this place prominent in my rotation. read more

Food was okay. Broth too greasy for me. And, the eggrolls were greasy. Otherwise, great staff. A little tricky finding the entrance. I'll return, but not my favorite for good Vietnamese food. read more

Stopped by for lunch since the reviews were good. We waited probably 10 minutes to be seated during the rush. It has a pretty decent size dining area. We ordered the walnut shrimp, lotus wings, and I ordered the lunch pho with beef, egg rolls and chicken fried rice. Overall it was a good lunch. The egg rolls were our favorite with the wings falling second. Everything else didn't wow us but was solid. read more

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It ok. If I lived near it I would probably go back. Not much to report . I got some soup n fried rice .

Nice cozy space, we were welcomed and seated promptly. The menu was laid out well and made me want to order everything. The food was hot, fresh and flavorful. We all enjoyed everything, I can't wait to return! The house chilli oil had a nice flavor too Come and order a few things with the friends and family you wont regret it read more

My sick son was asking for pho and Lotus it was. He ordered a boba milk tea and he really enjoyed it. The tapioca boba was warm and sweet. We both got the house pho which was very flavorful. The broth was intense with beef goodness. Service was a little sporadic. Parking was abundant. read more

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I had the chance to check out Lotus in Maple Grove! Upon arriving, I was seated in a timely manner. There's a decent-sized parking lot here, which is nice, and plenty of seating available. Unfortunately, our waitress seemed pretty stressed and didn't bring much energy to our table. Since I frequent the Loring Park location, I knew I'd be getting the Lotus wings, which didn't disappoint--they're good every time! I also tried the broccoli dish with chicken, but it wasn't my favorite, even though it tasted decent. All in all, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return to this location. The Loring Park spot just has a welcoming vibe that this location is missing. read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Chicken and Brocolli - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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It was my first time at lotus and it did not disappoint. The friendly staff, delicious food and the casual atmosphere made the experience very pleasant. I had a Vietnamese combo salad with grilled Pork, egg roll and I added Shrimp to it. The salad was very delicious. I also got a Mango milk tea with black tapioca which was delicious as well. Got a grilled Pork Banh Mi to go and decided to have it for lunch the next day. It was good but have to say I have had better one's. All in all I had a good experience and will definitely go back to try other things on the menu. read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Grilled Pork with Egg Roll Salad and added Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

When I was in College, I would go to Lotus in Uptown fairly regularly. It was a common gathering place and it would fill up fast. Their egg rolls were what mist of my friends were addicted to. They had some unique fried rice and frankly only one competing Vietnamese place in the neighborhood. My friends and I all need to meet on a Sunday. Turns out a lot of places in the Northwest Suburbs are closed on Sunday. So we came here. The food? Some was better than others. I dug it a lot more than my date. She has a more sophisticated palette. Would I recommend it? Yes. You really should try it. Why not a higher review? There are a handful of better Vietnamese Restaurants. The dinjng plates they brought us were caked in wet cabbage. Anyone with eyes would have seen that. read more

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Very good lunch today. The lunch special includes an entree, a spring roll or egg roll, and rice. I had a nice shrimp spring roll with garlic beef and chicken fried rice. It was really tasty. My partner had a spring roll and imperial pork with extra veggies. We enjoyed our lunch. read more

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Pho broth is excellent! The Bun Rieu is on the sweeter side but the broth is good. Lots of noodles. Went around 3:30pm not very business. Service was ok. Nobody came back after we got our food. Parking lot was empty. I would definitely go around this time in the future! read more

The Lotus Maple Grove - Bun Rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Yum!! The beef phò was delicious! My only question is, why is the "beef" a very pale pink and looks nothing like beef? I love that they put the meat in the broth for a to go order, they also gave some raw meat in with the veggies but idk what it was, it was very pale pink more like a pork color and I ordered beef . . . The broth is some of the best I've had! The wontons were good tasting but kinda floppy and soft, not a lot of crunch on the majority of the wanton. The service was not applicable as my order was to go. I'm not even sure what it looks like inside or the ambiance of the restaurant as my son went in to grab our order. I'm not sure if I would order again, the strange pale meat kinda grossed me out. Sad as everything tasted amazing! If you can get beyond that, this is a yummy spot to check out. read more