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    Lotus Restaurant

    4.4 (305 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Chinese
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LOTUS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tina H.

    I have had lotus Restaurant on my list for years. Lol we finally made it here today Jan 15th 2025. Employees/staff/owners are very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Inside has a lot of tables. Upon walking in it's a seat yourself where you want and menu's are on the tables. We opted for 2 pho combination large bowls $ 11.50 each. Brisket, flank, steak, fatty flank, tripe, tendon, and meatballs. Decent size with an abundance of meat. Broth is clean just wished it had more of a star anise than beef but it was still yummy. Meats were tender and tasty especially the meatballs which are yummy unlike most pho spots the meatballs are not tasty. (Too chewy) but not here the meatballs are tender. We also ordered a beef banh mi but they gave us chicken but it's the same price $5.50 so no big deal. The banh mi was ok not my favorite but still decent especially for the price. Overall a good spot to grab some grub and friendly service!

    This is our go to spot for pho! Very cozy ambiance definitely feels like you're in someone's home enjoying a meal. The family that runs it is so nice it's always the same three people. The gentleman and his wife are so sweet! The egg rolls are amazingly delicious and we get them every single time!

    Jacqueline M.

    So I love this quaint cafe. We entered into another world from San Bernardino. My husband had the Vietnamese coffee and he said it was delish. We just had some appetizers as we needed to just grab a snack. The egg rolls were served with a tasty sauce. They were the perfect kind of crispy. I like the tempura shrimp too. We had the desert snack of friend bananas! All of it was served with a happy smile from the owner. We will be back to try the pho!

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    janessa h.

    the best of the best pho cheap! and affordable! The very best Pho ! They dont take apple pay! just card and cash!

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    Jeffrey L.

    After a long day of snowboarding in Big Bear, we wanted some soup and this was the closest Vietnamese restaurant in the area. It's a pretty busy intersection but it has a small parking lot so you should be OK. We got there around 5:30 and the restaurant was empty, but it felt very homey. The owner and all the staff were very friendly and it felt like I was speaking to my family. They didn't have the Nem Nuong but we ordered the shrimp version instead and it was actually pretty solid! I like the additions of bean sprouts for the crunch. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and the broth was great. It wasn't the traditional BBH broth with the pork blood, pork feet (which I don't like anyway) and meatball. I think they were catering to the demographics of the area. Plus I was hungry so it was soothing to my soul. My gf and two other friends got the Pho. The broth was really good. I honestly wouldn't mind coming back here more often if I'm in the area. It was only $58 for the 4 of us and hot tea. Food was super cheap (maybe because I always think of OC or LA prices) and service was super fast. Thank you Lotus!

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    Aiko M.

    The service was great and so was the food. It's close enough to the court house for lunch breaks.

    Monica S.

    Best Pho and service in all off San Bernardino. An absolute gem! Middle of heat wave or bitter cold winters this place always hits the spot. Place is owned and operated by the sweetest family. Always super friendly and hospitable.

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    Anna L.

    Best Vietnamese food in the area!!! This is the SPOT for a delicious, fresh and filling meal. Don't skip out on the egg rolls and garlic chicken wings for appetizers, they are so good!!! I ended up getting the special vermicelli bowl (dac biet bun) which was so yummy and fresh!! It comes with egg rolls, grilled chicken and grilled pork. The portion and prices are also super good value. Highly recommend if you are looking for a tasty and fresh dish. Some of my friends also got the pho and it was piping hot and delicious as well. You can't go wrong here with anything you order. Service is also quick, friendly and fast. The owners are super sweet and kind to their customers!! I'll definitely be coming back for more.

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    The cost of food is very affordable. The quality of food is good. The service is good

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    11 months ago

    Very good food homemade noodles you can add chicken or beef. Nice display of fruits and pastries for dessert. Great service.

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    I come here once or twice a week!! Chicken noodle soup and egg rolls are my go to. Recommended family spot been coming since a kid.

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    Pho is amazing! Love this spot. Have gone multiple times. Service is great! Very fast.

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    Yummy food for a good price and fast service. The workers were very kind. I would come back again!

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    What a great restaurant, I hope they get more customers! The owners here are incredibly sweet and…read morethe food is so good. I ordered their house fried rice and their chili oil wontons and they were so good! I would recommend coming here if you have a hankering for some home-made food. :-)

    So the most amazing thing happened today. I came all the way here from Fresno and was looking…read moreforward to eating here all day however, when I showed up the day after Easter they were closed for remodel. I just want to say on a side note what a responsible thing that is for a business to utilize the holiday weekend to improve their business to better serve their customers. Well when I got to the front door, it was locked. I sat down at the bench in the shade to find another location to feed my soup dumpling desire when lo and behold the most amazing man named Tiger walked up. I shared my bench in the shade as we started casual conversation. Then to my surprise he was one of business owners. To my surprise he and Casey opened the door and made me the most amazing chili oil dumplings that I've ever had!!! Tiger. I wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart for feeding my soul and my belly at the same time today. I give your business a five out of five star rating, and I wish you much continued success and happiness in life. I have traveled much of California some of Oregon and Washington and this is by far the best I've had.

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    Little Beijing

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    2.6(171 reviews)
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    First time trying food was great. next time I will be getting a bigger combo. The Orange Chicken…read morewas crispy n sweet. Chow mein was well season...the picture below didnt do no justice it was packed enough for one person and Im already half way full . This picture was me half way almost finishing it

    It's not great, it's not terrible - it just exists. A lot of the bad reviews cry about "rude…read moreservice," but let's be real: most of that is language barrier and their communication style. Personally, I've never had a major issue here. Probably because I don't complicate things. I walk up, say "Combo B. Half and half. Orange chicken and BBQ pork. To go." That's it. Food comes out. Transaction complete. LOL. I've been coming here for years because it's close to home and the portions are heavy for the price. You're not paying for vibes, smiles, or someone asking how your day is going. You're paying for a styrofoam container so full it barely closes. If you need warm customer service, eye contact, and a life story with your order, this might not be for you. But if you want cheap, filling Chinese food and can survive a brief, no-nonsense interaction, you'll be just fine. Helpful Yelp tip: stick to the Chinese food. Do not get adventurous and order the Hawaiian food or the random extra items on the menu. It's not good at all, and curiosity will only hurt you here.

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    Rui's Shanghai Bistro - Roast duck

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    4.2(1.1k reviews)
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    I really love the food here! We have the most fun when there are 4 (or more) of us to share all of…read morethe different dishes! I have enjoyed everything I've tried so far with the following being my favorites: Salt & Pepper chicken appetizer Crab Rangoon appetizer Sweet & Sour Shrimp Moo Shu-- variety They serve plenty of rice with entrees! Enjoy!

    Visited Rui's Shanghai Bistro on a Sunday around 1 PM and overall had a really good experience…read more We started with the soup dumplings (xiao long bao). The flavor was good and I enjoyed them, but unfortunately they were missing one of my favorite parts of xiao long bao. The soup. There was very little to no broth inside. The braised beef noodle soup was easily my favorite dish. The broth was flavorful, the beef was tender, and it came out at the perfect temperature. My only complaint was the noodles themselves. They were pretty tangled and clumped together, almost like they had been sitting refrigerated before being added to the broth. Once separated, though, I really enjoyed the dish. We also ordered the sliced beef with hot peppers. The beef had good flavor, but I thought the sauce was a little too dry for my preference. And when they say hot peppers, they mean it, there were A LOT of jalapeños. There was also a small wait between receiving the noodle soup and the rest of our entrées, so the timing could have been a little better. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, plenty of space, and is conveniently located near Downtown Redlands. Overall, I'm glad to see a place serving good Shanghai style Chinese food in an area where there aren't a ton of options like this. Definitely a place I'd come back to and try more of the menu. 7/10

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