Lotus Asian Cuisine and Bar in Santa Monica

What an absolute amazing place to go for lunch or dinner! We went during lunch and everything was superb!If you are ever in the area I highly recommend it! Definitely get their curry Singapore style noodles!Everything else we got was:Crispy pepper calamariChicken pot stickersTruffle salmon rollsBeef fried riceShrimp in lobster saucePork xiao long BaoI literally can’t wait to go back!

If you love Dim Sum you need to visit this spot. Everything we had was incredible. My favorite were the Pan Fried Chicken Bun it was nice and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Everything I tried was full of flavors. They brought out like some chili and sauces I didnt use any, it didnt need it. The cocktails were mixed to perfection. The staff was amazing. Dont sleep on this place.

This was a nice restaurant to visit in Santa Monica. My friend Marla had informed me that she went to this place recently and that she liked it, so I decided to go there with her.The staff was very nice and helpful and the food came out very quickly. I got the Crispy Tofu and Sichuan Eggplant, both of which are vegan options. The Sichaun Eggplant was nice and flavorful, having that distinct spicy taste of Sichuanese cuisine. The Crispy Tofu was made well but I feel it wasnt for me, so I hope that they add some vegan options for soft tofu as well like Mapo Tofu.Overall its a nice place to visit in a good location of Santa Monica. However, in the future I hope they add more vegan options. If they do I would definitely come here more often.

The food and service is good, but the dishes are small and dont fill you up. You can easily end up spending $150 for 2 adults and 2 kids. It was a good experience but I will consider other options next time. The wait is very long if you dont have a reservation from two weeks before. Another con.

Have been craving dim sum for a while now and I finally got my cravings satisfied at here! You must order Har Gow, Sui Mai, Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls, and egg tarts when at dim sum. At least those are my must-order items.I love how Lotus has a wide selection of dim sum options. If you are not in the mood for dim sum, no worries they have a selection for lunch as well ranging from noodles to rice and vegetable sides like spicy braised tofu and string beans. The options are endless! If you’re ever in the area, highly recommend checking them out!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of indulging in the ultimate feast at Lotus Dim Sum Dumpling House in Santa Monica. The menu was extensive and I didn’t know where to start… however I didn’t need to worry because EVERYTHING was delicious 😋 It had traditional flavors with a modern twist. I tried the chicken, pork, and shrimp dumplings, plus their bao buns which were magnifíque 🫶🏽 Their orange chicken was real chicken and not “nuggets” with a lil kick at the end 🔥 I started off with the hot & sour soup because it’s an easy test for how good the restaurant is & theirs did not disappoint. Here are a few other notable dishes/notes:Cucumber Salad 🥒: Great pairing with all the dishes, yet yummy on its own. It’s crunchy, fresh, and comes in generous sizes of cucumber. Sauce wasn’t overpowering. Love the sweet red bell peppers - adds an additional crunch but sweet.Hot & sour soup 🥵 some restaurants are stingy with the soup content (tofu), but not here. You get nice chunks of tofu, plus it was the perfect combo of hot & sour.Dumpling 🥟: Loved the rice paper on these! The shrimp and scallop combo was a nice texture moment.Overall, I was happy with the dishes, service, and perfect people-watching positioning (it’s right on Wilshire Blvd. - you can’t miss it)! I would highly recommend going during lunch so you can walk off everything you are; you’ll definitely be full 😅

Do you want to eat dimsum for the whole day? I know a place, follow me.Highlights of the menu:1. Cucumber house salad2. Shrimp rice noodle rolls3. Xiao long bao4. Shrimp siu mai with fish roe5. Chicken feet6. Sticky rice in lotus leaf7. Sweet pork bao buns8. Shrimp har gow9. Black pepper beef mignon10. Young Chow fried rice11. Sautéed Chinese broccoliThis place has a full bar which is great for a hang out. Quick service. They have so many good dishes! I cannot pick so I ordered them all!

The place is clean and dimsum was very good in general. Hot food plates were good too and they give generous portion of protein.Dimsum price was in the order of 10. The price of the hot food is about 20. Their portion is reasonable.Things I recommend:- hargao 100%- siu mai 100%- steamed ribs- fried rice or any stir fry dish is very good- veg tempura- egg tartThings I do not recommend:- XLB: our portion was very dry and stick to the cup. Every piece broke apart when trying to pull out of the cup. The wrapping was too thick.- Mochi: the wrapping was already harden and tasted like they’ve been made a very long time ago. Ice cream was good but the outside was not good mochi flour anymore.Service was good. Nice servers and good tea.

Lets be brutally honest. The food is quite good, and they look good but dont compare with Chinatown/San Gabriel Valley. Its for a more diverse customer base, lets just say, hardcore Chinese folks will never order sushi from a dimsum place. Price is west side pricing which is understandable. It has a full bar, friendly staff. You will have a great meal without having to stand in line for an hour on Saturday or Sunday. I will come back just for that.

Variety of dishes that you wouldn’t find in a typical dim sum restaurant. If you’re looking for an authentic dim sum restaurant with carts pushing around the different buns and desserts, this isn’t the place. All the dim sum dishes were solid, and we especially enjoyed the Egg Tarts, Potstickers, and Sesame Balls with Red Bean. Beautiful environment with great service!