If I could eat here everyday, I would. Specifically, one dish: the bun bo hue. This one soup can revive my soul and take my day from a no to a yes. The noodle soup is hearty, packed with lots of fake meat and tofu. The broth is outstanding and has to be enjoyed hot and in-person. It comes with all the works on the side which just take this soup from a 10 to an 11. With clean tables & friendly staff, this place is a must-go. I'll let the picture speak for itself. read more

Green Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Absolutely love this place! Every time I'm about to go out of town or come home from a trip, I order from Green Lotus. I've tried many vegetarian places in the bay area and nowhere does it this well. There are two locations, but I feel that this one is better. We always order the salted fish fried rice, papaya salad, bbq pork roll, and crispy oyster mushroom. I've tried all the salads and rolls here, but I think those two are the best. You can't really go wrong with whatever you order. The only dish I wasn't the biggest fan of is the lemongrass tofu. They also sell frozen veggie meat there I believe. I've never purchased it myself, but they are in a freezer by the cashier. The brand they use is vegefarm I think. They also use five star so you can earn points! read more

Green Lotus - Bottom to top: lemongrass tofu, salted fish fried rice, crispy oyster mushroom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Green Lotus is a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant (yes, super specific). There's lots of vegetarian version of popular Vietnamese dishes which actually taste great! I often find vegetarian food under-seasoned or sad version of their meaty counterparts. However, Green Lotus's vegetarian dishes rival the meat dishes! The salted fish fried rice and the shaken beef are my favorites, and the clay pots look great although I haven't tried them. The waitstaff are super friendly and happy to explain the menu, and there's always seating available. It's an older restaurant, but it's pretty clean, and the food is served very quickly. If you have vegetarian friends or family but also want to eat a great meal, certainly try all the options at Green Lotus! read more

Went here with a couple of friends yesterday. The crab udon was delicious! We went on a Monday afternoon so it was very quiet and service was quick. read more

Green Lotus - N1. Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup, N3. Green Lotus Crab Udon - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Vegetarian food! Came here for a quick lunch. * We got: 1. Crispy Mushroom: the sauce pairs nicely with it. Super crispy 2. Nem nuong: different components include; apple slices, crispy wonton roll, vegetarian meat, lettuce (We always order one of these) Portions are not bad. Service is good! read more

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Super quick & friendly service & food was AMAZING. Huge portions, couldn't finish all my rice. Crispy oyster mushroom appetizer was so delicious! My daughter loved her clay pot pork. Took off 1 star because I wanted to buy the jerky after noticing it after I paid our bill. They force you to pay at least $10 for credit card. After paying $74 I feel like an exception could have been made. read more

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I had the spring rolls and a mango green tea and it was the perfect snack. It tasted so fresh and it was a light. I could have shared that with my wife but I made a lunch out it. read more

I dashed myself a treat-yoself meal and was craving something crunchy and a random desire to try vegan fish, and Green Lotus had exactly that. Perfectly seasoned Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushrooms had a delectable crunch and the accompanying sauce was the bomb.com. Then the faux fish craving was fulfilled with their Sautéed Crunchy Fish with Lemongrass & Pepper. I cut up the fish and wrapped it in seaweed, inhaling and savoring each bite. Everything tasted so delicious I had no need to add spicy chili crisp. read more

Green Lotus - F6. Sautee Crunchy Fish with Lemongrass & Pepper A10. Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushroom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

chose to try this place because i wanted something nutritious/healthy after a work out. i am not a vegan/vegetarian but love trying vegan/vegetarian places. i ordered for pick up through the doordash app. the person working the register was very nice and brought the food out to me while i was sitting at a table waiting for the food to be ready. the food was still hot, fresh, and delicious when i ate it at home. the nem nuong was still crispy, and the bo lúc lắc was very flavorful! don't be deceived by the photo, they were generous with the "meat" which i loved! the way they plated the rice on top of the food covered a lot of the goodies. there is a parking lot which is a major plus for me because i despise street/parallel parking. i will be back because i love vietnamese food! read more

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The food here is amazing. At least the two dishes I got were authentic tasting even tho it was vegan. My gf doesn't like the taste of meat very much and so I was so happy she got to taste what Bo Bun Hue and crispy chow mein would taste like. I would highly recommend. The portions are huge too we took left overs home and had another meal. You pay at the front and the food came out quickly. read more

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Green Lotus is one of our favourites vegan restaurants in the bay and we've been here numerous times. In our recent visit, we ordered the usual Oyster Mushroom appetiser which we absolutely LOOVEEEE and we also got their Thai style soup. I remember the oyster mushroom always being fantastic, but was a bit let down this time to find it not hot and crispy as it usually is. Nevertheless, delicious! Thai soup hit all the right spots - a yummy mix of veggies, mock meat and pineapple. The portions are big and just these two items was enough for me & my partner - we devoured them. Hope to back many times before the end of winter ;) read more

Green Lotus - Thai F17. Thai's Style Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My favorite spot for vegetarian Vietnamese food! We usually go to the location on Story Road, but we thought it would be pretty packed for Lunar New Year, so we went to the Bascom location instead! Everything tasted amazing as usual. My favorites are the vegetarian bun bo hue and deep fried oyster mushrooms. I also love their Green Lotus Hot Pot, but that would be for next time! I feel like the service here is so much better than the service at the Vietnam Town location, and the interior is much more spacious as well. read more

Green Lotus - N2. Spicy Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Another review for G Lo - Midtown version. I don't have much to say. This place is just as good as the OG on Story Rd. Like the Story Rd location, It even has the random vagrants outside to enliven your experience! All jokes aside, the food, service, and basically everything at this location is indistinguishable from the Story Rd location. Read: this place is good!! I have never had a bad dish or experience here and I don't think I ever will. This location has a mini freezer filled with delicious vegan items to take home so you can be vegan even when you aren't at Green Lotus. G LO G LO G LO read more

Green Lotus - G P2. Combination Porridge - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My friend and I came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was not very busy when we came because it was a late lunch, so we were seated quickly. Food: We ordered the tofu spring rolls to share. They were good, and I'd order them again. We each ordered the pho for lunch. I enjoyed the variety of vegan meats available. The entire menu is plant based. Service: Service was a little slow, but not too bad. The four stars was because it was a little slow. Everyone we interacted with was very nice. This is not the restaurant's fault, but the parking here was not great. It was a packed plaza. TL;DR - fully plant based vietnamese food, what more can I ask for read more

Green Lotus - N1. Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup (no onions and no cilantro) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I love Green Lotus! The portions are generous, the food is always fresh and the service is quick and kind. I usually do a pickup for lunch so I haven't eaten inside the restaurant but the food travels really well and always tastes fresh; they even vent the fried foods to prevent them from getting soggy. I've been eating here for a while and have tried so many things at this point, I'm surprised I'm barely reviewing. In fact, I ordered a bunch of food from here for Thanksgiving this year because I like it so much. Items I love and will 100% order on repeat - Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushroom (10/10): I love everything about this dish. It's crispy, the coating is super flavorful, the bell peppers hit. I have to stop myself from overindulging when I get this. FYI I don't use the sauce they come with because they don't need it, but I also don't love the flavor. - Papaya Salad (9/10): Delicious! I've always loved papaya salad. It's so crispy, refreshing and flavorful. - Thai's Style Fried Rice (10/10): The rice is extremely flavorful. No notes. - Shaken Beef Rice Plate (8/10): The rice portion of the plate is HUGE! The sauce they use is delicious, I love all the bell peppers. - Sautéed Crunchy Shrimp with Pepper (10/10): Extremely flavorful coating, love the text and the bell peppers. Another dish where I would eat the entire container if I had the space in my belly. - Caramelized Roasted Pork in Clay Pot (9/10): Flavor bomb! And the texture hits like pork belly. Having this over rice is a hit. Items I liked but aren't on my faves list - Sautéed Crunchy Fish with Lemongrass & Pepper (7/10): This is a solid dish. I did not dislike it, it's just not special enough to be in my rotation. The "fish" and sauce was flavorful but I don't think it gives enough fish flavor to pass. - Salted Fish Fried Rice (7/10): The rice was good but not as good as the Thai style imo. - Combination Vermicelli Bowl (6.5/10): I liked this but did not fall in love with it, maybe more sauce less noddles would make me like it more? Items I've tried but would not order again - Shrimp Cake (6/10): This was not bad but too clunky/dense and not flavorful enough to add to my rotation. - Sautéed Beef with Broccoli (6/10): I think this is just too basic to be in my rotation. It's a solid alternative but doesn't pack enough punch to make me want it over and over again. - Soft Chow Mein (10/10): I tried this prior to becoming vegan. I love everything about it, but the egg noodles make it non-vegan so sadly can't have it again. - Eastern Duck Style Noodle Soup (5.5/10): I didn't love the broth, it was too sweet for my liking. Had to add LOTS of chili and sriracha. Also non-vegan due to egg noodles so wouldn't order again either way. - Soft Chow Fun (5/10): You'd think this would be just as good as the soft chow mein since they're pretty much the same minus the noodles but this was too bland for me. - Egg Roll (2/10): I did not like the egg rolls, the interior was too mushy and the seasonings did not make up for it. read more

3.9 stars! This restaurant is super clean and the staff was so attentive. The menu is quite extensive so theres something for everyone. I loved their spring roll sampler. The eggplant dish was plentiful with the perfect amount of sweet and savory flavors. You must get their birds nest crispy noodles! It was a generous amount. It's noteworthy that their "meats" have the texture of real meat. read more

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I know I've written review here before, but for some reason this popped up again. Lol so here's an updated one. Hee I love this place!! I have a number of food, allergies, the main one being, I'm allergic to monosodium glutamate, which is sadly in a lot of Asian food that I love! I find myself having to cook at home or making my own sauces if I don't go out for sushi, plain sushi. This particular restaurant doesn't have any MSG in their sauces And has a lot of vegetarian and even vegan options within their menu! My family and I love eating here since some of us are vegetarian and pescatarians! The meat lovers in our family also liked the shaken beef and the barbecue pork rolls/A4. They cannot tell that it's tofu And love the flavor!! Service here is always quick and easy. We always get new dishes and haven't found a dish. We don't like yet. Since it's summer, I have to recommend there mango sticky rice! It's simply delicious. I also love the open seated area with air conditioning and the beautiful mural on the side! The neon green chairs are cute and retro and I also like how the majority of the people that are cooking wear masks. So I am thankful of that. I get takeout food here more than I can remember, and the parking is slim to none. I know a handful of people double park in handicap to run in and get takeout. I was feel bad for the DoorDash drivers. But the restaurant itself is delicious!! I will definitely be back here again and again. Hee read more

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When I read the reviews for this place I couldn't wait to eat here. And now that I have, there was some hits and there were some misses. Let's start with the good news: the portions are large and well presented. In fact, I wish my server would have cautioned me and said, "For two people, that's a lot of food." Instead we ended up taking home a lot of food. Here's what we ordered: Spicy Noodle Soup Bún Hue - out of all the dishes we ordered, I'd come back for this one as there was lots of flavor Stir Fried Eggplant with Tofu & Fresh Basil - while the tofu was flavorful due to the sauce, the eggplant lacked flavor Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushroom - initially I liked this dish, but later found the dish to be greasy and the ends of the mushroom were unpleasantly tough, when I asked our server what the crust was made out of, he mumbled something to the effect of, "I didn't make it." Crispy Tofu - good, but the crust was heavy Spring Roll Sampler - there were a stunning 8 large rolls, some I liked, and some I didn't care for. When I think about it, I don't know that I'll be running back here anytime soon. read more

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Some of the best veggie food I have had. The oyster mushrooms were very well seasoned and the fried rice was buttery goodness! They also have a store in the restaurant where they sell the faux meat at very reasonable prices! read more

Green Lotus - A10. Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushroom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place was amazing! I am vegan and was super hungry, so I searched up vegan food on yelp and this came up. The food exceeded all expectations and was at a great price point. Service was great, and the store has ample space to sit. Definitely worth a try! read more

The service was good but the food was better This hole in the wall place has a very small parking lot that is hard to access Other than that, my experience was complimentary. For a party of four (it was my mom's birthday) we ordered five dishes. We ordered the spring rolls, fried tofu, steamed veggies, pho, and yellow curry to share The spring rolls had tofu in it along with peanut sauce. The fried tofu was freshly fried and came with a sweet chili sauce. The steamed veggies were fine. The pho had wide noodles, tofu, and spam. The yellow curry was small in portion size We got to the restaurant around 11:30 am without a crowd read more

The food is so delicious. This place is a dream for vegetarians and vegans. Go if you are looking for fresh and yummy food.

Everything was delicious! Loved mushroom soup and mango salad and everything we ordered!

aesthetic: 2/5 food: 5/5 service: 3/5 sj is secretly a vegan vietnamese mecca, with one of its best restaurants being green lotus!! i ADORE green lotus for their fried oyster mushroom (always get an extra order for myself lol) and other homey vietnamese classics. we always get the mushrooms for family gatherings and you know they are that good when even our non-veg friends say its the star of their meal :) some other go-to's here i recommend are the salted fish fried rice, the bbq mock pork spring rolls, and the taro rolls. if you are dining in, the spring roll sampler is perfect for two to share, and it's a fun way to figure out your favourite spring rolls out of green lotus's very expansive menu offerings. parking here can be tricky, as green lotus is in a small strip mall off a busy street. while the location itself is a bit off/sketchy, the food is super worth and the vibes inside are very cozy - a contrast to the other shops in the plaza. read more

Very good vegetarian restaurant. I love their eggplant tofu dish. I wish I had pictures but I always gobble my food up the minute they bring it out. Not all dishes have imitation meat, which is typically made from wheat gluten. Several dishes are made with Tofu which I much prefer. I don't think this restaurant has gluten free options (not sure) but you have "low gluten" options if you don't order dishes with imitation meat. If you have no dietary restrictions, this place is paradise. read more

Have been going to this place for a while now. Also a regular DoorDash order. Restaurant is located at a busy intersection, so be aware of traffic and cars. The inside of the restaurant is nice and clean. Food is always very good. Some of our favorites: BBQ Pork Rolls, Spicy Noodle Soup, Salted Fish Fried Rice, Maybe i'd dock half a star for service, they can be rather slow at times. but always friendly. read more

The BEST vegan food I have ever had! I am impressed both by how much variety this restaurant has in the items offered and how amazing and flavorful the dishes are. Their items are made with love and I thoroughly enjoyed everything. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I stopped by here on a rainy day since I was craving a bowl of noodles. I ordered the N2: Spicy Noodle Soup. The bowl was spicy and deliciously savory. While, I normally love meat, I could see myself coming here every now and then when I want a vegetarian alternative. Only complaint about this place is the parking lot. Located in a very sketchy shopping plaza where parking can be tight. read more

This spot has been on my list forever but for whatever reason it has taken me over a year to get around to it. I have regrets about the lost time. The hype is real. We had mushroom porridge, shaken beef rice plate, and the most delicious crispy oyster mushrooms EVER. Service was quick and friendly, definitely not over the top. The location and indoor seating feels like a pho spot, nothing really stood out in that sense but we came for the food and the food was the star. read more

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An interesting Vegetarian restaurant in the middle of a busy intersection of Bascom and San Carlos St. The restaurant looks decent and well lit, with Buddha art on the wall and green "healthy" motif. Tried two things and so far both are good. The Green Curry with Tofu and Eggplant feels light but tasty. It's a bit on the spicy side but just at the edge of my spicy tolerance. The crispy mushrooms are crispy and not too oily. The breading is in the borderline of overpowering the mushroom, but still good enough. I love the sauce though. There are a lot of interesting food at the menu. Definitely a good place for Vegetarian Asian food. The prices are also reasonable. Parking maybe a challenge getting one and getting out during busy dining hours, but if you have the time, it's worth the try. read more

Green Lotus - C1. Green Curry - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Absolutely loved it! Always great to see vegetarian and vegan restaurants that can cater to vegans or meat lovers. Service: the waiters were very attentive (they heard our fork fall to the ground and immediately come to ask if we needed anything) Allergies: they are extremely accommodating if any allergies or preferences (eg not adding garlic) Food: excellent quantity for very reasonable prices. The appetizer platter of rolls were great, the egg roll (which doesn't have egg) and jicama roll were particular favorites. We rarely get to see vegetarian hot pot so big fan of the 5 different options. Can't wait to come again! read more

Green Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I am glad I stopped by one evening after work to try it out. As more people becoming vegans and vegetarians, I am happy to see many restaurants are popping up in the Bay Area. The plant based protein is very popular in pop culture. There are many selections assimilate chicken, beef, or seafood equivalent proteins that I do not miss meat at all here. I ordered the shaken beef rice plate and green lotus roll sampler all for myself. So I definitely had leftover to bring home. They were tasty and delicious. If you need to be on low sodium diet, please remind their cook to go easy on the sauce. The entire restaurant decor is green based. It was a comfortable dining ambiance. Parking lot was narrow and packed. So you need to pay attention backing up from a parking space. read more

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Don't know why I haven't done a review for them since I eat here all the time. Great veggies and topping. Service pretty efficient. It was quiet the past two time I was here probably because it was not busy hours. Decors are nice to look at. My favorites: Salted fish fried rice: 5 stars here. Savory and delicious. You just need side of veggies to balance out the rice. Thai style free fried rice: 4.5 stars. Spicy and savory with hint of basil. Yummy. Crunchy chow mein: 5 stars. 2-3 people can probably share this. I always take it to go and it's still crunchy when I get home. I couldn't finish it the other time so I put the noodles in a zip lock bag and it was still crunchy after 24 hours. Amazing! Fried mushrooms appetizers: 4 stars. Salt and pepper with tamarind like dip. Yummm. Vegetarian shrimp with sugar cane and vermicelli (appetizer dish) 4stars. The dipping sauce is ok. But I enjoy wrapping the vermicelli noodle and shrimp in salad and herbs and dipping it before chewing on the sugar cane. It's my fav lunch and fills me up. read more

Green Lotus - Front store - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Best vegan food! Very authentic. Everything is always super clean and service is decent. read more

Green Lotus - Eggplant tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Found this hidden gem of a place when crispy fried noodles caught my eye. Located around Stevens Creek Boulevard. The main reason for 4/5 is because the parking at the plaza is horrible- cramped and narrow. I circled around 3 times trying to find parking but ended up parking a few streets past near a neighborhood and walking. However, arriving at the restaurant, no diner was there around 6:30 pm on a Sunday evening, so my friend and I had the place to ourselves. Cute decor, filled with plants and embodies the vegetarian and vegan vibes. What we ordered: -Salted Fish Fried Rice: great seasoning of salt on the dish overall with chunks of soft tofu. The rice was top quality with it being soft and packed with flavor. The saltiness of the fish and the odor was really enhanced by the white rice as the base. -Crispy Chow Mein: larger portion than we had expected! Juicy amount of vegetables- carrots, broccoli, and more- on top of the noodles. Aesthetically pleasing like a crown or a bird's nest! The noodles themselves are great to snack on but a bit too dry. It was fun to break and have it combine with the sauce on top and on the bottom of the plate. Crunchy for the palate and crunchy asmr sounds for the ears. Great spot for vegetarians and vegans to try! Definitely recommend read more

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D-licious!!! I was skeptical about imitated animal protein made with soy and stuff, but all the dishes we ordered were very well made, great flavor and texture, eating feeling good about it. I would definitely go back and try other items!! read more

I was very excited to try this restaurant and I did enjoy it. Service was good, and the restaurant was nice and clean. Our favorite dish was the crispy oyster mushroom, we would definitely get that again. I also did really enjoy the combination porridge. Some of the other foods (caramelized clay pot fish and crunchy pepper shrimp) were a little too much on the sweet side for us. For the shrimp I was really looking forward to the shrimpy taste, but the breading kind of took over the flavor and texture. The crispiness was excellent though. The portion sizes are very good for the price. I might come again just for the oyster mushrooms alone. Also enjoyed the music :) read more

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If you're looking for a vegetarian or vegan place, this will be the spot for you. They offer a variety of dishes and they're all delicious. We got a mixed of the cold and warm soupy dishes. Everything was scrumptious. The smoothie was fresh and made from real fruit. Excellent service and ample seatings. The only comment is the lack of parking in this plaza. read more

Green Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I want to love this place so much, but this is the second time I've visited and it has not met my expectations. It's fine that the dining area isn't fancy. There did seem to be a constant take-out line. The waiter was not knowledgeable about allergens, including gluten, so I was left guessing what I could eat. I landed on the mango salad (excellent), spring rolls (decent but nothing special, with uncooked tofu), and the mushroom hot pot (VERY sweet). This one is a pass for me on vegan Vietnamese food. read more

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Parking was a pain but the food was great. I am not a fan of fake and mock meats. I think we have a plethora of amazing vegetable options and if cooked properly they can convert the most avid meat eater. So we decided to stick to options mostly without fake meats and got the oyster mushrooms, spicy noodle soup, chicken and mushroom fried rice and chicken chow mein. oyster mushrooms: these were deliciously greasy. The kids believed this to be fish and enjoyed it as well. The larger pieces were very tough to chew and bite off though. Chicken chow mein: first of the all, the dish it was served in was perfect. It had a shallow smaller bowl with an extra large rim. The soup sat in the bottom bowl and the crispy noodles on top allowing the noodles to stay crispy for a long time. I am a fan of crispy noodles and I loved the version here. The veggies were beautifully cooked retaining their crunch. There were pieces of mock chicken meat which I didn't try. Spicy noodle soup: all of us loved this dish including the kids. The soup was addictively spicy and the children enjoyed the heat of the dish as well. Again I didn't try the mock meats in it. I was happy eating just the tofu and veggies along with the soup and noodles. Chicken and mushroom fried rice: this came with crispy pieces of garlic and fresh cilantro. The "chicken" in the dish were pieces of fried tofu. The dish was clean tasting and allowed the flavors of garlic and mushroom to shine through. Restaurant is relatively small with a lot of emphasis on the color green. They don't have a lot of parking close to the restaurant and we had to park a couple of blocks away. The walk back to the car felt a bit unsafe as well. read more

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