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    White Lotus

    4.0 (76 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai, Burgers, American
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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Outside this architecturally iconic place in Dayton.  So really, really cool in the heart of the 'rust belt'......
    Greg S.

    An update to my original review from a few years back. I just found some pictures and memories that make me so longing cool older adventures like this. The owner, Yung, from Thailand, is the most amazing and hard working lady I have ever met in my life. And, she can really converse... Don't give her any BS as you will be cut off at your knees. And she is so extremely sweet at the same time. Definitely a 'must go experience' in Dayton, OH. Aloha, Greg

    Noel P.

    I have very mixed feelings about this place! I showed up around lunchtime on a weekday. The place was packed, bar stools only and the one cute older Asian lady was busy! She seemed to be the only one there and was cooking, taking checks, running the whole operation. Because she was so busy, it took about 45 minutes for us to get our food. We ordered chicken yellow curry, Thai iced tea, and pad Thai with tofu. The curry was the high point of the day. It was extremely grainy, but the flavors and aromas were on point. The Thai iced tea was okay, but overly sweet to the point it almost needed to be watered down. The pad Thai however, was bordering inedible. It was drowning in soy sauce, and was very salty. Tasted absolutely nothing like any other pad Thai I've ever had. The noodles were definitely under done as well. The tofu was decent, and plentiful but again, WAY. TOO. MUCH. SOY. SAUCE. Note: I've also been known to pass extreme judgement on hot Thai dishes that use lettuce sautéed in as a hot vegetable. If I had the opportunity to come back, I would definitely give the curry another chance. The little Asian lady was super cute and had so much charisma - I'd come back for her too. Just make sure you have time, and think twice before ordering the pad Thai if you are a Thai connoisseur like me!

    Honey Thai chicken
    Cassandra J.

    Incredible food with sweet and sassy service. Best spring rolls I've ever had! I originally ordered what the owner considered a plain dish. After asking a couple questions, she suggested I'd like something else more. She was super sweet and made me a taste of what I originally ordered to compare. She was right. If you order the se-ew, you're missing out. However, you can't really go wrong, it was all incredible. The only downside is she was he only one there, so service will be slow but worth the wait!

    Delicious Pepper Steak w/ steamed rice... a little spicy!
    Kim S.

    You know its good when you DREAM about YUMMY'S food! Ok let me control my "inner big girl" but our family can't get enough of White Lotus! This is a one WOMAN production in the kitchen & babbby she puts here love in all dishes. This is our 3rd time here this week and each time it gets better. My son ordered the Yummy Bacom Burger w/ fries. He claims to be a hamburger connoisseur & claims this is the BEST burger in Dayton. I must agree the quality of the beef was excellent! I have tried many items on the menu, but this time I had a taste for pepper steak. Honey... it was AWESOME! Tender slices of beef, which Ms. Yummy bought out a large piece of beef & sliced off nice portions accompanied w/ orange & green peppers & onions. She threw in wok added a little special Thai sauce & a lil spice (WARNING...spice is HOT)and KABOOM its done. If you haven't been Downtown to check out White Lotus you are missing a great culinary mouth explosion experience!

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    2 months ago

    Best restaurant in Dayton. The only thing bad about this place is how full I get. Come here or be square.

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    I'm sure the food is great, I just can not handle horrible service. See check in for more details.

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