First timer to the Lotus. I had the most amazing GF pecan honey prawn. Wow. I went on a limb and…read morelet Kim choose our dinner and it was delicious and worth it. She provided a delicious five garlic stir fried rice to go with it and a large coconut water. The dinner was topped off with an amazing pork chop. One of a kind. The ambiance was perfect. It was calm and quaint, romantic. The best part is almost everything is GF Thank you Dan and Kim for the great food and amazing hospitality.

What a great place! We come to Calabasas often for work and when we get here it's gotta be the…read morelotus! It's a must! Kim and Dan are the best food is prepared perfectly and the taste of every dish is amazing. Always look forward to coming back! If you're looking for a great Chinese cuisine, no need to look any further!

Looking for a locally owned Mandarin style Chinese take out place, this is the spot for you. I got…read morethe spicy orange chicken and fish w black bean sauce lunch specials. Both were fantastic. I recommend upgrading the soup to egg drop, it was fantastic. Staff was super sweet and very patient. Im excited to go back and try their other dishes like Mapo Tofu, House Special Crispy Pan Fried Noodles, Singapore Noodle, and Yang Chow Fried Rice. If you order online i noticed some of the food items were missing so i recommend calling for pick up. They're also closed on Mondays.

I've ordered food from here before and it doesn't disappoint. Delicious and good size portionsread more

This restaurant has consistently good food. Also, their portions a generous. My DoorDash order…read morearrived hot. We will continue to enjoy the food

I've eaten at Lakeview Garden quite a few times, and I want to be fair right from the start. Our…read morefirst several orders were actually very good. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and it felt like the kitchen cared about what they were sending out. Unfortunately, today's experience was the complete opposite--and disappointing enough that I felt the need to leave this review. Order #1: Broccoli Beef The beef was largely fatty, chewy, and very rough to eat. It honestly felt like low-quality cuts that shouldn't have been served at all. The broccoli itself was undercooked, leaving it hard rather than tender. To make matters worse, the brown sauce was overly thick and completely lacking in flavor. It added nothing to the dish and only highlighted how poorly executed it was. Order #2: Chicken Chow Mein This dish was even more disappointing. The chicken portion was not even half of what it was just a few months ago, which was immediately noticeable. The noodles were smaller, dry, and bland, and the entire dish had absolutely no taste. No seasoning, no depth--just food going through the motions. This brings me to a larger issue that I've noticed not just here, but at many restaurants lately: to-go orders are not being treated with the same care as dine-in meals. It feels like once the food leaves the building, quality and pride go out the window. That should never be the case. People are still spending real money on these meals. We spent over $40 on today's order, and quite frankly, it was inedible. That's unacceptable. When customers are spending $40-$50 on takeout, the food should still be made with care, attention, and pride--just like it would be if it were being served at a table. To give the restaurant a chance to address the issue, I called and spoke with the manager before writing this review. Unfortunately, that interaction was just as disappointing. She offered a brief "sorry," seemed completely uninterested in the feedback, and made no real effort to address the situation or make it right. It felt dismissive and left me with the impression that customer satisfaction simply wasn't a priority. I genuinely hope management reads this and takes it seriously. This place used to be good, which is why this experience is so frustrating. Please remind the kitchen that every order matters, especially takeout. People are choosing to spend their hard-earned money here, and they deserve food that's prepared with care and respect. Based on this experience, I will not be returning or spending my hard-earned money at Lakeview Garden again.

!! Food was sooo good and the service was very sweet and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and…read morenot overwhelming. Moderate wait time for food after ordering but nothing major - the food is worth it. I didn't think to take any pictures but would highly recommend the following: - Egg Drop Soup - Braised Short Ribs (sooo tender) - Pork Soup XLB (my personal fav) - Pork and Shrimp Dumplings - Shrimp Shumai - Pork Bao Buns (best bao I've ever had) - Chocolate Dumplings Go eat! Enjoy! Looking forward to going back

This is a great place to satisfy your Chinese food cravings. We came on a Sunday for lunch, found…read moreplenty of parking, and were seated quickly despite the restaurant being busy. The servers were attentive and efficient, bringing out each dish promptly. We ordered the xiao long bao, bok choy, string beans, and minced pork noodles. I originally came here after seeing a TikTok comparing it to Din Tai Fung. While not everything was exactly the same, they offered their own unique take on some of the dishes. The food was flavorful, the service was excellent, and we left full and satisfied. I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

Walked in and was helped right away. Workers are attentive and helpful with all the customers. Food…read moreis delicious. Definitely a hidden gem in Oak Park.

Food was amazing, flavor blast of the mala was , I like the vibe of the place, very cozy, and makes…read morethe food taste better 10/10 - Philip the foodie This place was one of my personal favorites , from the fresh beef hot soup, I couldn't get enough of it. 100% recommend. Will be back next weekend-authentic eats Aidan 10000/10!!!!! If this place was a women, I would ask to marry her. So fresh and flavorful, I fell in love at first bite hahaha. Give this place a shot if you want a new favorite restaurant!!! - juicy jona (10/10 recommend for everyone!)

Best meal I have had in a while. The staff is so warm and kind (shout out to Jan!). The food was…read moredelicious!! It is Asian fusion, so you'll find all kinds of comfort classics on this menu spanning different regions. We went with vegetarian options for lunch today and had the tofu vegetable soup, the eggplant basil tofu, and the kung pao vegetables. Everything was excellent, so flavorful, steaming hot. The menu spans so many options and I bookmarked a bunch of things to try next time. They had a beautiful sushi menu as well and the mango sticky rice looked amazing. All in all had a wonderful experience here and it's a very sweet and very solid neighborhood spot that my family and I will be regulars at. Highly recommend trying out roast & rice if you haven't already.

Always an amazing time at Roast and rice, everyone makes you feel like family! I came in with a…read moreparty of 7 and we did family style so we could try more things and everything was delicious. All of the fried food was perfectly fried and not greasy at all! The pad Thai was so flavorful! The red snapper sashimi special melted in my mouth! Jen is always the best and takes such amazing care of us!! Keith, Nati and Lorenzo kill it in the kitchen! Thank you to all the roast and rice staff for always giving amazing suggestions and making the most delicious food!!!