I'm honestly pretty disappointed with the new location off Harbor Boulevard. Not sure if there's new management, but something definitely feels off. Right when you sit down, the cleanliness stands out and not in a good way. (lost my appetite.) We ordered the vegetable pho and vegetable fried rice, and both were underwhelming. The portioning of the vegetables just didn't make sense huge, oversized pieces (like broccoli the size of a fist and massive bok choy) that felt unbalanced with the dish. The fried rice was mostly large chunks of vegetables with barely any rice, and overall it lacked flavor. For the price about $75 it just wasn't worth it. Take my word for it or try it yourself, but overall I'd give it around a 3.2 out of 10. read more

New favorite pho spot! Loved the relaxed environment and friendly service. Meal was hot and fresh. Owner came and checked on us and was so personable. Will visit again read more

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I have discovered Lotus Bistro when they were in their original location. This location in Costa Mesa is closer to my house, so appreciate the location. Food is good here. I enjoy their banh mi, I usually get pork banh mi. I recently started loving Vietnamese crepe rolled with lettuce, mint and yummy sauce. Their spring rolls are fresh dipped in peanut sauce. I have picked up food and also dined in. Their food never disappoints. read more

Saw great reviews, decided to give it a try. Service was great, this place looks like it's mainly a to go kind of place since we were the only ones dining in. We tried the pho, it was good, it's pretty standard. It wasn't anything bad, I'm a huge fan of broths in soups. I will say this broth was good, but it lacked aroma. The cuts of meat were great and they are generous with the portions read more

Horrible customer service. Order my food spoke to lady on the phone in a clear voice and in a slow manner, comes to find out she didn't hear my order. Don't know if the owner are on drugs or high. But yeah still haven't tasted the food hopes it's not some trash but first impression wouldn't comeback. read more

Food was great and so is the service. Highly recommend for anyone with taste fir Vietnamese food. read more

Egg rolls were good Pho was alright I took it for to go and the meat was raw and when I poured the broth it still looked the same. The lady who helped me was nice although the owner who was sitting down eating seemed rude didn't greet or say thank you. I went in and she asked if I wanted beef pho I said yes filet mignon and she went straight to the back didn't give me enough time to look over the menu and order so I looked over to the back where she was at to get her attention because I wanted to order more. Owner said something to me as if I was gonna go in but I just wanted to order egg rolls. Overall I don't think i would come back. read more

The crepes where greasy and thick nasty Paid $80 for food I will not eat . Disappointed read more

Lotus Bistro - Throwing away - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

YUMMMMY! We ordered a meal for pick-up and it truly hit the spot. After a weekend of heavy foods, we wanted a meal that was both comforting but a bit lighter than the food we had been having. My husband and I ended up ordering: Shrimp Spring Rolls, Pork Spring Rolls, and Filet Mignon Beef Noodle with extra noodle and meat. The pho was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. But we both ate one spring roll and we were STUFFED. Definitely too much food but we were so happy to have leftovers. The spring rolls were DELICIOUS. Rolled tightly with a good ratio of all the filling. The peanut sauce was tasty, though a tad on the thick side. The sauce tasted extra delicious with a little bit of sriracha and/or sambal oelek. The spring rolls for me were definitely the star of the show. The pho was pretty delicious! Loved the flavors in the broth and the meat was tender and soft. Was it the most delicious pho I've ever had? No. But it was definitely a fantastic one and perhaps one of my top phos! If I was craving spring rolls or pho, I'd definitely come back here again! read more

Lotus Bistro - 3. Two Pieces Lotus Grilled Pork Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The service was but the only thing that make our experience 4/5 instead of 5/5 was the flies! Even we changed our table to middle row to get rid of the flies but It didn't help! I've never seen this much if flies in a food place so I was surprised! Our shrimp rolls was delicious! The banh mi was well prepared and the bread was so fresh, so no concerns that part! It came lil bit late on the table and it seems they are understaffed! Our host was very friendly and welcoming so ill keep my concern on flies and the dirty flower vase on table only! There menu was well explained with great selection of food and reasonable price. There is also a free parking lot outside! read more

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My husband and I were craving Vietnamese food and Lotus Bistro hit the spot! Enjoyed the Vietnamese coffee, noodles with shrimp/pork/spring roll and a Bahn Mi. Great service and the food was fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

Lotus Bistro - Noodles with Pork, Shrimp, Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We loved eating at the OG location and come to the new location for take-out now too! Fast service and authentic flavors! You can honestly get anything on the menu and it's good! That would be a good challenge for someone. Try one new entree everyday for a few months because there are so many options! I love the vegan pho. The broth is really tasty! They have Thai iced tea too that's really good! Lots of options and if you want something but don't see it on the menu, just ask! They have something for everyone! read more

Wanted to try a new local place for Bahn mi, and the photos on uber eats looked great! Ordered the chicken and grilled pork and honestly, it was the worst bahn mi I've ever had. The meat in the chicken was a bit questionable that I ended up eating a quarter and tossing it out. The pork bahn mi had a strange taste. Just no, I am so sorry. Maybe their pho is better but I wouldn't get the bahn mi again. read more

The people were nice but u fortunately the cleanliness of the place and quality/taste of the food left a lot to be desired.

Husband ordered from here for Uber Eats delivery. 1) filet mignon pho - decent 2) egg rolls (4) - it was ok 3) shaken beef with rice - succelent beef 4) grilled pork banh mi sandwich - decent, a bit too much mayonnaise Place is more of a 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. read more

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This is my favorite local pho joint. I was sad when I saw they weren't in Newport anymore but they moved closer to where I live so it worked out Even better for me!! read more

The food is so delicious at Lotus Bistro! This mom and pop shop is as authentic as it gets! They make their own shrimp egg rolls that are to die for here! Highly recommend! read more

Family was visiting and we were trying to find a good spot to meet up and Lotus Bistro seemed to be the best Vietnamese place in town. I suggested this spot, and it did not disappoint. My in-laws loved the food and were surprised at how good it was. The owner had to downsize and we filled up the whole restaurant. He was really nice and staff was quick and friendly. As a vegetarian I tried their tofu banh mi and tofu bowl which actually was really flavorful and delicious. I loved that here were veggie options as well. It's a mom and pop shop, and the restaurant business is so hard. I felt moved by the owner's story. This place is worth a try and I'd definitely be back if I'm in the area again. read more

Hey, Y'all! I forgot to post this review on yelp but I gave this place a raving review on Google maps the first time I came. I put a screenshot of my Google Maps review. Anyways...I came back and got the rare steak and well done brisket pho. First thing to note, the broth is SOOO fragrant. Second, the meat was really tender and even though it says "well-done brisket", it wasn't chewy or anything. As it was last time, the place was really pleasant to have dinner at because the service was great and the atmosphere was clean and relaxing. Definitely bringing my friends here the next time I'm in town! read more

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Don't let the area or outside fool you- inside is something worth your time. Food was solid and we would probably consider coming back to try again. The chicken pho was good- thanks to the quantity and everything for it tasted fresh. The chicken Banh mi was pretty good- the quality of everything inside was good and the amount was fair. It wasn't the best bread though- we would want to try again to see if it could be better. We have had better ones with better quality bread. The vibe inside was cozy. Has a friendly touch to it for how small it is. We will probably try again and if you are debating to try- try it. read more

New ownership apparently. I would order regular broth and veggie pack on the side I called tonight and the lady said bean sprouts and mint only when ordering Pho. They have lost a regular customer. We won't be back. Oh and do not eat the chili sauce on the table unless you want to be in the bathroom all night! No thanks! read more

The owner is so sweet and we had the best experience! Thank you. Love the beef Pho. I'll be back read more

Wow, whoever took over this business and who they have representing the front end of this restaurant is falling apart, One guy couldn't handle his job.. over 20 minutes for menus, tables were dirty & he was literally SIGHING while doing his job. Then we were served rice with a hair inside of it without any regard or apologies.. We had egg rolls which aren't the same, (they sucked) and the pho isn't the same at all also. Sadly.. not sure what's really changed. Asides that very weird nervous energy. This place was once my favorite spots in CM, time to move on. read more

New Lotus Bistro, westside Costa Mesa. We very much enjoyed the pad Thai combo, best I ever had, and a large bowl of egg noodle and dumpling wonton soup, also delicious. Sizes of dishes were generous. At its Harbor Blvd location the outside ambience may be humble, but inside is a warm happy charm with zen simplicity. We also met the friendly proprietor, Cam, and could tell he has put a lot of love into the place. His chefs make the dishes with a unique flavor that is different from usual Viet food, with more personality. Definitely making the new Lotus restaurant one of our favorites in our neighborhood in westside Costa Mesa. read more

Lotus Bistro - Wonton dumpling soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Yummy, clean pleasant, great service. I can't wait to go back for more! We usually get our food to go but enjoyed eating there with family.

My family has been ordering from Lotus Bistro for the past 10 years and we continue to eat there every chance we get!! The staff has always been incredibly welcoming and kind, they work so hard to make sure their food is good, the ambiance is just right, and their customers are satisfied! Nothing but wonderful experiences with them over the years. Their menu has delicious options you can order anything and guaranteed you'll love it. The vegan options are THE BEST and their imitation chicken/pork is so flavorful. And the best pho broth you will ever have!!! All the ingredients are ALWAYS super fresh and flavorful and portion sizes are perfect! We will always be loyal customers Thank you Lotus Bistro for being consistently awesome and for the many vegan options!! read more

Lotus Bistro - #48 sub vegan meat. Huge portions and delicious!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was on my way to Mercado marketplace and stopped in here just for the Vietnamese iced coffee The food looked good The coffee was excellent and it was made fast. Easy to get here off the 37 bus read more

We wish we could give Lotus Bistro a higher rating and that it lived up to its hype, but sadly, it doesn't. We got the Filet Mignon Pho and the Chicken Pho delivered and everything came poorly packaged in styrofoam containers. The noodles and meat were in the same small styrofoam container and bc the filet was completely rare and the bag was opened, the blood had seeped all over on to the noodles and it just looked so unappealing. The filet mignon itself was soft as butter though. The chicken, on the other hand, was totally dry. I like the addition of fried onions for the soup, but really we just had broth and some noodles bc of how dry the chicken was. It was as if it had been made weeks ago and there was no way to save it and no amount of broth could have made it tender. No one wanted to eat it. The noodles were also on the hard side and not the freshest for either pho as well. There are just such better pho places in OC that there would be no reason to ever try this place again. read more

Lotus Bistro - Filet Mignon Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Nice quite and. It too busy place to get some Vietnamese food in Newport. Food quality and taste doesn't come close to the all time favorite bamboo bistro in corona Del Mar but you also don't have to wait for an hour for a table. Their pho is good and hearty. The Vietnamese spring rolls are ok although the peanut sauce was very runny. Ambiance is nothing to right home about. Also on a Friday night they pretty much close any around 9:30. No alcohol served but you can bring your own beer which is really nice. read more

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Amazing! We go here so much. The pho is so yummy and the beef spring rolls are great! Awesome prices and the service is always amazing. They moved from their previous Newport location (that they were at for 10 years)!! Check it out!! read more

This ace has great food and excellent service. The spices are so authentic and delicious. The environment inside is also very clean and peaceful. I tried the beef bahn mi and the glass noodles with chicken. I highly recommend both! read more

The food is mostly under cook due to lack of employees. Expensive. Pho lantern is better option. Don't come here. Roaches spotted.. if u have family not good for kids. No parking due to construction... read more

First of all I Wanna Shout out to Nathan for being an extremely polite server/host and generally a great person. He made my lunch a very enjoyable experience, explaining everything to me and recommending the best options as well.The restaurant is beautiful inside and the music truly sets the ambience. The food was amazing Shrimp Rolls were on point,and the peanut dipping sauce is WOWING my taste buds .. For my main I got the Filet Mignon Beef Noodle and the way it makes you feel eating this dish is down right soothing to the soul. It put this guy in a great mood for sure . Would recommend 100%. read more

Lotus Bistro - Shrimp 2. Two Pieces Shrimp Spring Rolls 24. Filet Mignon Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love this place. We order take out and it's always delicious. We love the marinated pork but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is made so fresh. Definitely worth ordering from! read more

Lotus Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time here and would definitely come back and try all the other goodies here. The shrimp roll was delicious and went well with the peanut sauce. The #49 was also good. The chicken was tender and everything that went with it was on point. The service is very cute and traditional. It's a cute little spot hidden off old Newport blvd. read more

Lotus Bistro - Vermicelli with Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had dinner here, and I cannot recommend this place enough. My top recommendation would be the curry, which I ordered with chicken. It's sensational. It's savory, sweet, with coconut undertones, the aroma of lemongrass, and a touch of heat. I shared some with the rest of my table, and everyone loved it. (Food geek aside: I appreciated that this curry was simmered with all its ingredients, rather than just assembled at the last second with the chosen protein, because the next day out of the fridge, it had solidified from the gelatin in the chicken! It definitely added to the flavor.) We also had the vermicelli bowl with pork and egg roll--another classic, although I found the dressing to be a bit tame, it didn't have enough fish sauce, in my opinion (your boy likes some stank in his dressing). Their pho was also very good, you can't go wrong with that one. Spring rolls were fabulous--dare I say the chicken ones bested the shrimp? As for the other specs, it's a cozier restaurant that has about ten small tables. There's plentiful parking in a private lot. Service was excellent. Curry is the winner! Try it today! read more

Came here last night for the first time and ordered takeout. Vegetable pho (regular size) and a tofu bahnmi sandwich (one size only)...the food was delicious. I really liked the soup. The sandwich was off the charts and huge. I will be eating leftovers tonight. read more

Lotus Bistro - Vegetable pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Honestly 10/10!!! Thoroughly enjoyed every single thing ordered. Fried rice is exceptionally good! Came for the Bò Kho and it was AMAZING! read more

Lotus Bistro - 62. Vietnamese Style Beef Stew - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was STARVING and needed to go for a walk so I ended up stopping here for a quick bite. I like the jazz playing (3 stars) and it's so cute inside! I ordered #32 which I think is chicken breast with veggies. I'll lyk how it is!I was absolutely famished so I ate the chicken with a few vegetables so fast I didn't even take a picture of it. It wasn't that great but it did the trick! I'm not wild about the ambiance at this place (zero) but the owner seems like he's really trying hard to be successful. read more

Lotus Bistro - Interior - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

the restaurant is small now and the portions seemed small too. ordered shrimp spring rolls and a chopped pork meal with fried rice. the peanut sauce is good with added chili oil. kind of overcooked and had an unfamiliar wood smoke taste. never was offered a refill of ice tea nor water. communication was a bit difficult with the server. not the same as when located in newport beach. darn read more