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    The Lotus Maple Grove

    4.3 (314 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Marc E.

    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%

    Lotus Wings (6)
    Taylor B.

    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.

    Lotus Banh Mi
    Raisa B.

    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.

    Seafood noodle soup ingredients (before) & shrimp spring rolls
    Laura E.

    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).

    Lunch special Pad Thai w. Chicken, pork egg roll and fried rice!
    Kamron A.

    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!

    Outside restaurant. Parking lot available
    Nancy E.

    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!!

    Déjà J.

    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.

    Bun Bo hue, pho, lotus wings, grilled pork half bahn mi
    Rikkita K.

    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!

    Pho
    Kavitha P.

    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

    Yellow curry entree with shrimp and chicken fried rice (4.5/5)
    Ryan S.

    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.

    Cheese Wontons
    Jitt B.

    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!

    Beef in garlic sauce
    Ann J.

    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.

    Surf and Turf Pho
    Jonathan H.

    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.

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    Looking for a great place this is it...Excellent food, will be back when we come to town! Thanks again

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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 .

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