Lotus Thai was new to me and was I pleasantly surprised! This feels like a family owned and operated restaurant with some AMAZINGLY flavorful Thai dishes. It's was definitely busy and the service was exceptional! Just the right amount of interactions and a very familial hospitality. The decor gives going to some asian grandma's house and I am perfectly fine with that because the food ABSOLUTELY DELIVERS! I had the Drunken Noodles with Shrimp (Medium Heat) with the option to add more heat of which I did. The noodles were the right balance of tender and chewy. They were covered with that wonderful sauce and mixed in with some egg and green onion. The shrimp were cooked perfectly as well. Overall, a 10/10! Will be adding this spot to my rotation! read more

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Pretty good for what you pay for. Pad Thai is pretty good and can be made quite spicy. Tom yum was good. They do the basics well.

I ordered the chicken pad Thai and the black dragon sushi role. The service was great. The pad Thai was not my favorite.it was a little on the sweet side, and I'm used to a better balance of sweet, savory, and sour flavor. There also wasn't much chicken in the dish. The black dragon role did not taste fresh to me. The eel (which I usually love), didn't have good flavor or texture. The tempura shrimp wasn't crunchy, and I could taste the grease it was fried in. I hope to try another dish and update my review. read more

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Love this place, not everyone can pleased everyone. I keep an open mind when I eat there and appreciate what they have to provide, appreciative staffs and humble and kind. Highly recommended. No ones perfect. read more

My waiter was nice. I give him a 5/5. The ambience fell short of a 3 because as you can see in the pics I posted, updates and basic maintenance goes a long way on experience. But I'm really rating the restaurant at is a 2 on food. It's not quality ingredients and it's not fresh. My Thai tea tasted so weird but I drank it anyways, because I've been craving it for the longest now. The soup was so salty and literally burned my taste buds. With the few I had left, the seafood stir fry and crab rice was a solid 3. Mango sticky rice, which is my favorite did not hit the spot this time. The taste was just off. I'll be trying a different Thai restaurant next time read more

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Delicious food. Every order has been really tasty. However, I cannot recommend to Celiacs due to cross contamination issues. Gluten free options are good, but I am currently very sick from my last order, even though I stressed the importance of my illness and sensitivity to gluten. I have recommended this place to several people, who do regular business with them because the food is tasty and the portions are generous. read more

Great Thai spot! The Thai tea was creamy, the Tom Kha was coconutty and the Pad Thai was made with tamarind paste the fresh shrimp roll had mint and Thai basil in it which was absolutely delicious. Service was attentive and kind! Next time I plan on trying their Pho and Massamun curry read more

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Great thai restaurant located in SE Columbia just off Garners Ferry Road. Friendly and hospitality staff with a diverse menu, ranging from Salads, Traditional Thai and Curry dishes, Pho, and Sushi. Meals are prepared to order and are served quickly. Plain interior decor but the food is certainly memorable. Chef prepared a special dish for us this evening of Eggplant and Shrimp. The Thai Basil Sauce was perfectly spiced and had a subtle sweetness to it. Eggplant and Shrimp were also perfectly cooked. The Chicken Veggie was loaded with a variety of vegetables and had a light brown sauce. Both dishes were served with white rice. Looking forward to returning whether that be for a sit down meal or a take out order read more

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Our ROMEO group of seven went here today. Arrived around 11:25 and the waitress brought out water and took our drinks. We had thee orders of the House Combo Pho, and order of Shrimp Pad Thai, Pad Kra Tiem, Hibachi Chicken and one other dish. The Pho was excellent. Broth is very tasty and the fresh bean sprouts, jalapeño peppers, lime served on the side really made it special. It was loaded with brisket, beef and meatballs. All three rated it as a 5.0. The Pad Kra was ordered with a spiciness of 3 out of 4 and he added some additional spice at the table which brought it up. Everyone enjoyed the food and the ratings were all 5.0 with one 4.6. By 12:15 it really was starting to get crowded with customers along with people coming in to pick up orders. Great restaurant and great food. One of our favorites! read more

Lotus Thai Dining - House Combo Pad Thai with brisket, meatballs and beef - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Wow. I'll start by saying I've NEVER had a bad experience when physically eating at this restaurant but takeout is, unfortunately, another story. (Though, to be fair, I haven't eaten at the restaurant in about a year.) I ordered two plates of hibachi, curry, and two sushi rolls for dinner. Curry itself is always great. However, the rice tonight was basically congealed. From the sushi rice, to the hibachi rice, it was all overcooked. The sushi was, and I promise I say this with a heavy heart, not able to be eaten. Hibachi seemed to be cooked in only soy sauce. Again, I have had really positive experiences at this restaurant (and have raved about it to friends and family) but tonight just really threw me off. read more

Lotus Thai Dining - A spoonful of rice that came with the meal. - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I've eaten at a lot of Thai restaurants (alas only in the US), and this is among the best Thai food Ive eaten. The staff is friendly and funny, and the food was so tasty with very generous portions. Beef Massaman was delicious, their version of crab Rangoon went beyond the typical and had mozzarella inside, and do yourself a favor and try the spicy cucumber salad. So very good! read more

The food was still hot when it arrived. The rice was as always delicious. I am opening to trying some of the other dishes as my family and I are frequent here read more

We got the chicken pad Thai and drunken noodles. Both were excellent! Beyond the food being fantastic, the wait staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area! read more

Ordered Pad Thai, as far as taste goes it was great. I was disappointed in the amount of protein. I had more egg than beef so that was a bummer. read more

Khop Jai Lai Lai! This is truly a laos restaurant....if you are looking for authentic, yummy and real laos food. This is it. I ordered the cucumber salad larb gai, and laos sausage. She has amazing herbs in her food just like how our mothers cooked these dishes. (In true lao giving culture) Sister Chin, gave me complimentary papaya salad. read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Ordered pick up from Lotus Thai because mainly because I was craving Thai and I wanted good Thai, and their reviews are amazing so I decided to place a pick up order through the phone. It took about an hour for the order to be ready. We ordered the lotus fried rice with a medium spice and chicken, the hibachi shrimp and steak with fried rice, spring rolls, and wings. The wings were cooked well where they were not too crispy for the ones that do not care for the crispy wings but crispy enough where the people that do go for crispy wings could be satisfied. The vegetable spring rolls were pretty tasty. They are small, but they were also fried well. The lotus fried rice was really good, but it was spicy! I definitely underestimated their spice levels. The rice was fluffy and fried with a great taste. The amount of chicken in the rice was fair. The hibachi shrimp and steak was cooked well with good flavor. They gave a pretty good amount of steak pieces but only three shrimp. There were onions and mushrooms in the mix, a couple or small pieces of broccoli and a couple of zucchini strips. The fried rice came in a separate container as it is an additional charge of $3. The amount of rice was good. It was also cooked well. It came with a fried egg which is always a give or take for me. They offered white sauce, chili sauce, spicy sauce, and duck sauce. The interior was clean and enough space to be comfortable eating in. Parking is plentiful as it is in the same shopping center as Dollar Tree neighboring Walmart. Their customer service was pretty good. Their prices seems aligned with today's rate of items, and the portions are fairly decent except for the three shrimp. read more

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We ordered a food delivery and all of the food was great, the lotus fried rice with shrimp and chicken pad Thai was delicious and flavorful. We enjoyed the shrimp dumplings and fried veggie rolls. Would highly recommend and can't wait to come dine in soon. read more

I tried Lotus Thai Dining today for the first time. I ordered the Shrimp & Chicken Pad Thai. It was absolutely deeeelicious! Very flavorful. Sweet, Spicy & better than the Pad Thai I've had in the past I will be returning to Lotus.m in Garners Ferry Rd. In Columbia, SC. I'm looking forward to trying many more of their menu items. read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Shrimp & Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I love this place. it's a gem to me. Great food, great service and the atmosphere is perfect. Highly recommended Columbia!

Lotus Thai is one of my favorite restaurants since moving to Columbia last year. The atmosphere gives a very "fast food" Asian vibe but it's a nice setting to dine in. The server, Adam has been my server almost every time (not sure if he remembers) but he's been awesome every time. I always get Pad Thai (no scallions and no peanuts) and spice level is 2. It wasn't that spicy this time but still very delicious. They had the bean sprouts and chicken cut so big so it was hard to eat a bit. I also had chicken and shrimp spring rolls, ultimate crab roll which are both very good. The spring rolls were so crispy and seasoned perfectly. My bf got the chicken pad kraw pow (sp?) And and added beef. It was so saucy and tender. I think I liked the beef more. All in all still my favorite and will be going back. Make sure to try to fuji apple sake. You won't be disappointed! read more

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My wife and I were visiting some friends in Columbia, SC and we decide to have dinner at Lotus Thai Dining. I was in for the biggest treat when I ordered the Green Curry with beef. The portion was huge and loaded with delicious ingredients such as green chilies curry paste, coconut milk, eggplants, bell peppers, mushrooms, and Thai basil. This was one of the best green Thai curries I have ever had. As a bonus, they were able to accommodate the dish to my spice-level liking, which is Thai hot. My wife ordered the Massaman Curry, which was massive too, but not the best we've ever had. Don't get me wrong, the quality was good, but there was too strong of a cinnamon and pineapple-like taste, which is weird because I'm pretty sure it doesn't have pineapple in it. We prefer Massaman to be heavier on the peanut flavor. That being said, the curry's flavor was more balanced when she added a little chile paste to it. The ambiance was very comfortable and calm making for a relaxing meal. Our waiter was phenomenal too with his attentive service. All in all, Lotus Thai Dining offered up a wonderful dining experience and we will definitely be back when we are in Columbia, SC again. read more

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Great food. I recommend the red curry and pad thai highly. They also have Thai beer and a nice selection of other drinks including Thai ice tea to take the heat off if you order spicy. The best part of the atmosphere here is the older server. She's in her 80s and is hilarious. Very sweet and smart. She showed us how she stays nimble with her special exercises. read more

We consistently order takeout Thai when we want a special occasion. Great service and easy to call in and pickup. Haven't been let down by anything we've ordered; Massaman, pad Thai, red curry, green curry, lotus fried rice with chicken, spring rolls, vegetable pho, to. Yum salad, pot stickers, hibachi entrees for the less brave. Really all good. We like spicy and medium level is great for us. Great prices. And the leftovers are amazing. read more

We went here for lunch last week. I've been back twice before and this was my wife's 2nd visit. She really liked the Pad Thai. I was hooked on the Special Pho with meats. We ordered a shrimp roll (2) and they were very good. My Pho was excellent. Great tasting broth, just like I remembered. My wife said she didn't enjoy the Pad Thai as much as the first time...saying it seemed gooey or something. Maybe too much sauce? She said it was good tasting but not as good as her first visit. She ate about half of it and took the remaining half home for lunch the next day. She reheated it for lunch and said it was much better the 2nd day. Go figure...not sure what it was...but I enjoy the food here. Service was good. We had a new waiter and he wasn't familiar with the menu. The Pho isn't on the lunch menu and he didn't know what Pho was. Had to ask and brought back the dinner menu. read more

Their food is sensationally good in my opinion, and they're very pleasant and accommodating with service. I've eaten there many times.

My friends and I went during the week and was sat right away. I started out with the dumpling and they were not the best. They were still cold on the inside and the outside of the dumpling/gyoza was falling apart. I couldn't even pick it up with a fork. I would not suggest getting them steamed if that's how they would come out every time. Maybe I should have had them fried instead, I'm not sure but steamed is not the way to go with them. My main entree I had the pho, it was good, pretty average nothing to extreme. It tasted like your average pho nothing really stood out to me about it from any other restaurants that sell it. read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Pho Beef Tender Soup - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This restaurant is located in a shopping center off I-77 near Columbia, SC. It is fairly non-discript on the outside and inside. Waitresses were all very friendly and helpful with the menu. Although designated as a Thai restaurant, this restaurant has Thai, Vietnamese, And Lao dishes on its menu, as well as Sushi. We got a mixed starter which included Satay chicken with peanut sauce and spring rolls - all were tasty. I got the beef brisket Pho which had very good bone broth, large amounts of brisket and nicely done rice noodles and the compliment of side veggies and herbs to add. A good array of pepper additions are available. Overall a very tasty and filling Pho. Finished off with a fried banana and ice cream desert which was nice read more

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Cute place with good service. We got the chicken satay and chicken pad thai both were really good. The one thing I would not order again would be the crab wontons because of the off texture. read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We just happened upon this restaurant one day while out shopping. The food is fantastic. We now go there at least twice a month. So good!

We found this based on local favorites on Yelp. We were not disappointed! It was a bit busy but we did not have to wait very long. We ordered Pad Thai with chicken season up to 2 and Pineapple fried rice with Shrimp. We shared them and only ate about half of each. The serving size is very generous. We drank water so our bill was only 30$ for the 2 of us. A great stop for dinner. read more

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Went for lunch this past Saturday. Every thing was 5 star! I had the ginger flavored chicken. The food was so fresh and the flavor was the best. The service was true best. This place is legit the best Thai restaurant in Columbia! read more

Fave Thai spot! Food is always fresh and tasty. I usually float between this one and the one across the street but only due to the multiple name changes and this one always comes out on top. My faves are any of the hibachi dishes, wings and pad see ew! So good! read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I ordered the Chu Chee plate from the Chef's specials and it was definitely special. I highly recommend! read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Shrimp and Scallop in Sweet Chu Chee Curry Sauce - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This restaurant takes the number one spot for Thai cuisine. Finally a place that serves quality and flavor at a reasonable price. When I moved to SC from Seattle I was disappointed in the food scene and told to go to Charlotte. I will become a frequent customer because that green curry is so good. read more

This place looks alright on the outside but once you go in the ambiance is great and the foods even better! So glad East Columbia has good Thai! read more

Stopped in because of the reviews and I can say this spot was awesome! The food was great, and fresh. The service was personable, and the setting was peaceful. Definitely will be returning! read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Chicken Pad Thai + Appetizer Combo #2 - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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"I hope I don't die tonight " spoiled fish for poke bowl and spring rolls. The worst!

Holy sh*t!!! This place is fast and the food is really good. I read the reviews before ordering and all of the praise for this place is warranted. Next time I roll through Columbia, SC, I will hitting this place up. read more

Food and service was AMAZING! First time coming here and surely will not be the last! The inside is so cozy! I cannot say one bad thing about my experience! read more

Lotus Thai Dining - (LEFT) ultimate shrimp roll (RIGHT) Ultimate Crab Roll - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Service was fast and friendly! We got the pad thai, chicken satay, and mango sticky rice for dessert. The food was pretty good and satisfied our appetites very well! The mango sticky rice was to die for! It's my favorite thai dessert. The chicken satay was very tender and flavorful. Overall, I'm rating it a 4/5! read more

Lotus Thai Dining - Pad Thai and chicken satay - Thai Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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