Overall, a pleasant dining experience at Maison Lotus (sister-restaurant to Blue Elephant). The interior of the restaurant is much larger than it looks from the outside--we were seated in a quiet area upstairs, which filled up as the evening progressed. Service was solid. We started with: - Pillow Bread (3 pieces of fried dough, pandan spread, sweet miso butter), which I thought was delicious with either spread or butter; - Crispy Duck (4 bao buns, cucumbers, tamarind hoisin), which had extra-crispy duck, though the tamarind addition to the hoisin slightly dampened the flavor profile; - BBQ Pork Buns (3 steamed pork buns, milk bread), which were great when you got bits of pork, but were generally light on filling. On the recommendation of a diner who had been before, I went with the Drunken Noodles (wide rice noodles, eggs, bell peppers, spicy thai chili basil) + Lump Crab, which was plentiful, but I think I'd have preferred a less overpowering, more traditional protein. I asked for it extra spicy, but it was only slightly spicy. read more

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The staff were wonderful! Very inviting and helpful with the menu. I stopped by for happy our a glass of wine and 3 "bites" items came to $31 which is a good price for the lovely atmosphere. I would say however the food itself was a little lack luster. The dumplings were on the blander side and the bao chicken bun was mostly breading less chicken than expected. The tuna tartare was okay the mouth feel of the tuna wasn't my favorite. I don't think I would come back for the food but I'd definitely stop in for a drink again. read more

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Love, love, love! I've been to Maison Lotus a bunch of times now, and I have never been disappointed. In fact, I can't wait to go back. The menu is really terrific. They have lots of different kinds of food, including French onion soup, fried rice with various protein types, wonderful appetizers, coffees, teas, and Danish pastries. I love their pad see ew. They have dumplings of all sorts, dim sum, and, of course, wonderful Vietnamese food. They have brunch, etc. The atmosphere is really fun and energetic, and the service is outstanding. This is a top-star restaurant in my book. read more

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Ever had French Asian fusion food? Well now you HAVE TO at Maison Lotus! I had a date night here for the first time and every single thing I ate was incredible! It was so fun to try French and Asian foods together in one meal! I highly recommend the spring rolls and the cloud bread, they were so good. The place was super cute and the staff was very nice. I will definitely be coming back here for another date night. read more

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A friend was tagged on Facebook having dinner in the most beautiful restaurant. "Where is that?!" I asked. That's how I learned about Maison Lotus, an Asian restaurant in the former Margaret Kuo location. Did I love my meal there? Not exactly, but I thought it was by-and-large good, likely prompting a return visit. I generally gravitate to restaurants that specialize in one type of cuisine. Maison Lotus is fusion, offering Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes. We started with wonton soup. The broth had subtle sesame flavor, enhanced with cilantro and crispy shallots. I wasn't enamored with the wonton or its stuffing -- a combination of shrimp and pork. For lack of better description, the dumpling was "mushier" than I thought it should be. The star of my meal was pad see ew with chicken. Though I doubt their wide noodles are homemade, they tasted like they could be. Lucky me; leftovers tonight! My previous experience with shaking beef was in a Vietnamese restaurant on Buford Hwy, an area known for Asian restaurants in Atlanta. The dish was memorable. It had tang. Maison Lotus's version is Americanized. The filet mignon was good quality and cooked medium rare -- but it lacked distinct flavor. (My husband, not an aficionado of Vietnamese food, thoroughly enjoyed the dish.) Maison Lotus's bartender serves up innovative drinks. Their dessert menu also stands out. The staff we interacted with is great, particularly William, the assistant manager and Olly, our server. While my preference is for Chinatown hole-in-the-walls, I think Maison Lotus has a bright future on the Mainline. My friend, the fellow tagged on Facebook, has been there twice in the last month alone. read more

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Great atmosphere, fun and tasty cocktails, and good appetizers at this Vietnamese inspired fusion restaurant. Service and entrees were not as great. The real stars were cocktails here. The pho cocktail was incredible and really did have the herbal and star anise flavor from pho. We got the crispy duck buns, summer rolls, and a salad to start and all were decent. The summer roll wrapper was a bit plastic-y but otherwise tasty. The mains were a bit more disappointing with the pork in the Vermicelli bowl being overcooked as well as the beef in the Crying Tiger. The seafood curry fried rice had some mussels that tasted a bit fishy but overall was good. I'd recommend coming here for happy hour or just some cocktails and an appetizer or two. read more

Maison Lotus - Fun ambiance - Asian Fusion Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

I had a great brunch experience. Everything tasted great. I think my favorite was the French omelette & the French toast. The Matcha latte and the Maison 175 were both delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing. The service was top tier, thank you Justin! Emily was great & took us downstairs to check out their beautiful new speakeasy & private event space. I highly recommend & will definitely be back. read more

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Wow! This place is beautiful! So it is a cafe starting at opening, the dining room opens at 11am for lunch and upstairs opens at dinner time. Very nice people working here, offered descent conversation and invited us back. We plan to return. I enjoyed a delicious capaccino and spinach and cheese Danish. The dough was magnificent! Nothing else to say. The menu looks exciting and I want to try more food. There is a plan for a speakeasy later this summer. read more

Maison Lotus - Spinach and cheese danish - Asian Fusion Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

When looking for a new dining experience, social media does a fabulous job of highlighting new places. In March, TikTok first piqued my interest in the newly opened French Vietnamese Maison Lotus in Wayne. No disappointment with the food, service, or the lovely lotus-focused atmosphere. Our server, Olly, was very attentive and accommodating during our stay. Our chosen appetizers: steamed dumplings and crispy spring rolls -taste freshly made. My entree: the Salmon Wellness Bowl -delicious. Dessert: The Pistachio Opera cake looked too pretty to pass up, but we shared it and enjoyed it. Vietnamese libations (Mocktail: Lotus Spritz, Lychee Eclat) were pretty and delectable. I plan to return to Wayne to shop in the preloved stores and try to visit Maison Lotus to sample their cafe and pastries. read more

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Late lunch at this darling French Vietnamese cafe. Great service, friendly hostess and attentive server. My entree took 15 minutes but I didn't mind the wait. I've had better Bún but this noodle bowl was tasty. I think it was meant to have daikon radish and could've used more chopped peanuts and lettuce. It was expensive for Vietnamese but worth it for the lovely surroundings. read more

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Came here for a special event and the whole experience was so wonderful! The owners and managers of the special event space and Maison Lotus overall are lovely and compassionate about their business and making sure that everyone has an exceptional time. I'm still dreaming about the tofu curry and broccoli they served but overall can't wait to come back to more events! read more

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The Shaking Beef is really good! Have ordered it twice and it's consistently good. Nice restaurant and well renovated decor. read more

Maison Lotus - Shaking Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Food was good but a bit heavy, the dumplings were our favorite. We were at the bar for HH and the bartenders were super friendly as well as the waitresses. The ambiance was nice, it kept some layout from Margaret Kuos but also felt like a new restaurant with the bar being the new centerpiece. There was actually a storm and the power went out for a few minutes but all the staff remained calm and attentive. read more

Maison Lotus - Veggie dumplings, Brussel sprouts, Spring rolls, and Broccoli from the HH menu. Also pictured is the Lychee martini. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Interesting little spot in downtown Wayne. Close access to parking in a slightly less busy section of town, this place has ample seating both at the bar and throughout the dining room. Service was friendly and fairly attentive. The drink menu is fantastic! Fun combinations, uncommon spirits (pisco, for example), and fantastic flavor. Highlight of the evening! The food was less of a success. The hot stone wagyu was fun, but the pho sauce was a little bland. Still a fun experience though. The shumai were bland and mushy, not a good offering on either taste or texture. Hard pass for next time. I'm a huge fan of pad see ew, so that was a must, and they have a decent offering. Though, if you like a darker flavor, this might not be for you. I like it all, so it worked for me. The Shaking Beef was pretty good as well, with a large portion of well cooked meat. Delicious! For a side, we got the mushroom sticky rice, and that honestly wasn't that great. Bland, overcooked. Sounded excellent, but just didn't deliver. Overall, the drinks are great, and the noodles and entrees we had were good, but everything else was a miss. We will probably be back for drinks, but it'll be a bit before we try again for dinner most likely. Stick to the noodles and specials, avoid the apps and sides. read more

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My neighbor and I came here for dinner on a weekday. We order the lobster shumai, the dumplings, and the rock shrimp. The lobster shumai was very buttery, and took me slightly by surprise. The dumplings were typical, and the rock shrimp was our favorite. But it is quite hard to go wrong with rock shrimp. Given this small portioned meal, the price is not worth it. Service was not very attentive, nor engaging. I love the decor of the restaurant, but I just simply cannot defy justify the food nor the price. read more

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We recently decided to stop by Maison Lotus for a nightcap after dinner at Blue Elephant (their sister restaurant). We absolutely love Blue Elephant so we had high hopes. I would like to go back to try the food to give a full review, but the bar menu was good and I enjoyed my cocktail. Also the aesthetic of the bar itself was very nice, and the bartender was very kind. The main reason for deducting two stars is because of the flies. Perhaps it was just because we were sitting somewhat close to the front door (where two big LED lights are mounted), but there were small flies and gnats ALL over us, as well as the floor. Every time the front door was opened, we'd be pelted with more bugs. It was so bad that we decided to leave after just one drink. I really think this place has potential, and I would love to come back once they get a handle on the issue, maybe in the winter months, or just at a different seating area, and try their food. I don't want this deterring anyone from trying it out, more just a cautionary tale not to sit at the bar by the door (hopefully that's the only spot that has an issue)! read more

Maison Lotus - The Maison 175 and the Jade Garden - Asian Fusion Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

I had a wonderful Mother's Day lunch. It was aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Our server was great and making suggestions and pointed us in directions to take the best pictures. The food was delicious. I had no complaints.. read more

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April 12, 2025: The host was lovely, but the vibe overall? Off. We were told they were closed until dinner, then someone from management stepped out, looked us over, and said they couldn't seat us for drinks. As we were leaving, two women walked in and weren't stopped. I mentioned it to the host and suddenly a table was available. Cute spot, but something felt off. read more

Maison Lotus - Bar Area - Asian Fusion Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

For starters, coming from an Asian background, I'm very nitpicky about Asian restaurants. Most of the highly hyped, aesthetically decorated spots don't deliver food that matches the energy put into their design. Maison Lotus had delivered both, an interior and modern fusion vibe (very reminiscent of a city restaurant) and the food did not disappoint. Asians know how crucial pho broth is, and the chef here nails it. We also ordered the mussel appetizer, and the portion was so big, it could be an entrée. As someone always on the hunt for cute coffee shops, the cafe did not disappoint either. I got the ube coconut latte and it had the perfect balance of flavor, sweetness, and caffeine! Would love to try the bar drinks next time! read more

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My family and I went for breakfast, and we loved everything we tried. I especially loved my miso latte, the parfait with mango, the miso chocolate chip cookie, and the spinach croissant. We ordered at the counter and then sat ourselves. The room itself is absolutely stunning. I thought it was really nice to have a place with some unique flavors and offerings in the morning as opposed to just a run of the mill spot. I haven't been to dinner, but as far as a cafe goes, I thought it was one of the best the main line has right now. read more

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Beautifully designed restaurant, and surprisingly large dining and bar areas. Banana Old Fashioned was delicious, although maybe more of a dessert drink. The apps we got were outstanding (cloud bread, shrimp shumai, crispy duck). Our entrees were equally good, and huge portions for both the shaking beef and walnut shrimp. The "icing on the cake" was the incredible crepe cake for dessert! Will definitely be back for Dinner or a visit to their cafe! read more

Had an absolutely amazing experience. The decor on both floors is so well thought through and conceived. The food was delicious - those garlic noodles are ridiculous - and the cocktails so tasty. Service very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to going back soon! read more

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Food service and ambiance were amazing until Ashley came in late for lunch and expected to be treated differently than anyone else that would have walked through the same doors entitled and rude read more

What a fabulous welcome our bookgroup received at Maison Lotus! Manager Juanita is a wonderful hostess and the staff were so attentive. Our group had read Kamogawa Food Detectives, a Japanese novel in translation which deals with recipes and nostalgia. We were able to use a lovely private room to share the show and tell of Japanese ceramics. The small plates we shared, especially loved the lotus salad and the lotus shrimp, were absolutely perfect. We enjoyed tea service and the wallpaper in that private room is just stunning! I would heartily recommend Maison Lotus as a meeting location for any size group. read more

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Mirror mirror on the wall, How much is the Vemicelli bowl (chicken) after all? Since opening this summer, the price of the vermecelli bowl has been: $16, $19, $21, $23 , $26, $29....... after speaking to the "manager" I was told the restaurant was still making adjustments since opening. This doesn't make sense as this group has a long history of owning and operating many great restaurants in the area. What gives? read more

Did not enjoy shoo'ing houseflies while eating. Or thinking about what germs they may be carrying before trying to sit on my plate. Other than that, staff, food and decor were all great. read more

This French Vietnamese restaurant is beautiful. We stumbled onto this place after finishing White Lotus (HBO show) and felt we were magically transplanted to a tropical paradise. We were pleasantly surprised with the ambience. The restaurant spans 2 floor and provides ample seating with private-ish rooms (a couple tables are segregated and it felt like an oasis). Our party of 6, including 1 baby, were seated relatively quickly. Since the restaurant is new, the server admitted that they were working out a few kinks and asked us to provide honest feedback. I appreciated that they were upfront about this and were quick to correct any mistakes. For example, the duck was cold, felt like it came out of the refrigerator (it was rare and we loved it). We asked if that was correct, and the server took the dish to the kitchen they seared it and overcooked it. We never found out if it was supposed to be cold so, there's that. We ordered a variety of apps and entrees and shared them so that we could try everything. The food was good and it tasted like they use quality ingredients. The bill reflected that. For cocktails we ordered (and what we thought): 1. the Maison 175 rabbit (collectively did not like this one, it tasted like alcohol and lychee) 2. Moon Rabbit ( was fine) 3. Gabriela's Pho (tastes like what it reads, but colder) 4. Indochine Bloom ( complex flavors and group favorite) For the apps and salad: 1. Our overall favorite was the Lotus salad as it seemed the most authentic 2. spicy beef salad (it was actually spicy) 3. leaf wrapped waygu (packed with meat and grill flavors). 4. steamed dumplings (other places do it better) For our mains we ordered: 1. Roasted duck (flavorful and cooked rare, but unsure if that was intentional) 2. Pho (flavorful and it just tastes elegant) 3. brussel sprouts (standard and delicious) 4. pad see ew (yum) 5. garlic butter noodles (got this for the kid in our group. she ate it up) Overall we had a nice and positive experience. The food (and drinks) is their take on French Vietnamese and it was fun to try. They are open for coffee and pastries in the morning so I would return to try it out! read more

Was a bit hesitant about keeping my reservation at Maison Lotus because of several bad Yelp reviews and the poor evaluation by Craig Laban. But, my meal was outstanding My party of 4 was seated upstairs right away and the service throughout was attentive and informative. The vegetable spring rolls were crisp and hot and the dumplings were tasty. The pillow bread starter was great, also. Our entrees came out quickly and were all excellent. The shaking beef was tender and delicious, the sweet and savory chicken was great, and the miso salmon was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Desserts were also wonderful. The pistachio opera cake was good but the vanilla bean crepe cake was the star. The seating was comfortable and the noise level was not bad. Overall, a great experience and I will be back. You should try it. read more

Disappointing on all counts. Cafe, Lunch, and dinner were all meh at best. The Pho broth was a tepid temperature barely warm enough to be called warm. The shaking beef (a Vietnamese staple) was overcooked, tough, and missing its signature sourness (salt and lime sauce). Portions for apps are not shareable, and you'll need to order them individually rather than for the table. The duck was soft and mushy; How can you serve duck with soft and fatty skin rather than crispy? As for service well they tried their best but if a customer sends something back, I'd expect someone besides the server to come over and ask why. If food is sent back make some inquires! Everything felt like a rush like they wanted us out the door after dinner right away. The pastries are very hit or miss; Unfortunately, I got the misses, but my friend got a hit. The tarts can all be skipped but the Ube tiramisu was good. Sadly, we don't think we will be back just for that. Lunch was more of the same. Service was iffy and I ate the most expensive disappointing Banh Mi of my life. Philadelphia was a large Vietnamese community and with a short train ride I can have better Vietnamese food and less than half the price. As well as having cocktails and apps late into the evening without feeling pushed out the door. But hey the place looked pretty and well designed; If only the menu was as thought out as the decor. read more

Wish I could give it zero stars. Had a reservation and it took them an hour to seat us. after being seated another 90minutes just to get drinks. Wait staff was very nice and food was good but extremely slow. If you want to eat in this century don't go here read more

The coffee is good however whenever I go in the morning it's always closed. How do you have a "cafe" coffee shop but not be open in the morning? Confusing read more

Exceeded my expectations. All of the food was delicious, the presentation was gorgeous, decor was so fun. Perfect girls night and will definitely be returning to try every dessert on their menu. Dessert took a little long to come but they just opened and are very busy -- all other service was great! read more

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This Masion-Lotus restaurant is just open last week. Today is my first time tried the newly opened restaurant for lunch in Wayne. The service is terrible, not only their food is not good , but also waiting time is so long, after our first course "crispy spring roll " was served, we waited for 40 minutes for the rest of our ordered dishes after I complained to the owner once, and then a waitress, finally we were able to eat our food. I will never go to this restaurant again, peopler work there have attitudes, also their dishes are very pricy with poor quality. A bowl rice noodles with a few pieces of beef costs $23, and the crisp tiny 4 spring rolls cost $8, it is just like highway robbery. Betty White Wayne, PA 19087 read more

There wasn't one thing we didn't love about our experience. Warmly welcomed by hostess, bartenders, and our server, Mason. All four starters, entrees and desserts were spot on. LOVED crispy duck bao buns, pad see ew, shrimp and honey walnuts. Absolutely beautiful renovation with lots of elegant details. Can't wait to go back. read more

I had the Wellness Bowl with salmon, mushrooms, green onions and glass noodles. The salmon was WAY over cooked, dry and tasteless. The rest of the dish was saturated in soy sauce and did not taste good at all. My friend had the Signature Vermicelli Noodles Bowl with shrimp. I tried her dish and found the shrimp to be over cooked, hard and tasteless. There was a lot of liquid in the bottom of her bowl, which we couldn't figure out what it was. Neither of ate even half of our meals. Service was very good except the wait person didn't wipe off our table when he brought the check. There was water from our glasses sweating and some spillage of salad dressing. The decor is outstanding, but I don't intend to return since the dishes we ordered were their regular menu items and very poorly done. read more

Had a great dining experience at the bar last week. Lexi, the bartender, was very knowledgeable, professional, and polite. Made for a great time. Highly recommend. read more

On May 29 Craig LaBan, restaurant critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer, wrote a review of Maison Lotus, which recently opened in the location occupied for many years by Margaret Kuo. His review was mostly negative and may have dissuaded some foodies from trying out Maison Lotus. I wrote restaurant reviews for 35 years, from 1982 to 2017, for three Main Line newspapers and the Chestnut Hill Local, and I have the greatest respect for Craig LaBan's extraordinary descriptive ability and knowledge of many cuisines. He is a great food writer, but I do not believe his opinions -- or my opinions -- are any more valid than the opinions of any other paying customer. We all have different taste in food, movies, TV shows, music, etc. Just because I like something does not mean that you should, and vice-versa. This is all to say that I and my three dinner companions last night disagree very much with Craig LaBan about Maison Lotus. We loved everything about it except that the entrees came out way too soon after the appetizers. First of all, it was a beautiful restaurant under Margaret Kuo and is even more so now. Just sitting there made us feel special. It is one of the most magnificent settings we have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. My banana miso old fashioned was one of the best cocktails I have ever tasted. The steamed vegetable dumplings, crispy spring rolls, pillow bread, walnut shrimp and classic stir-fry were all aesthetically presented and absolutely delicious. Our server, Brandon C., could not have been more efficient, pleasant and fun. He enhanced our experience greatly (even though he is a New York Jets fan). It is obvious that every staff member in the restaurant has been extremely well trained. Every one of them smiles, exudes an upbeat feeling and seems to be genuinely happy to greet you. Previously, our favorite Main Line restaurant was Azie in Villavona, owned by the same family that owns Maison Lotus and is now unfortunately closed. Maison Lotus is now our favorite. It was difficult to find a parking place, but I guess you can't have everything. The prices are not for everyone, but everything was very well worth it. We felt a natural high when we left Maison Lotus. Very highly recommended!!! read more

We ate here for my daughter's college graduation. It is beautifully decorated, the service is fabulous, the cocktails are delicious and the food is very tasty. You can tell that the owners and chefs and the servers take pride in what they are serving. This is a lovely night out. read more

Service is uneven. Food is tasteless. Decor is very fancy. There are better options around Wayne.

We had the best night out last night at Madison Lotus. The ambience, the food, our server... everything was five stars. We were really impressed with the quality of the food and service and we will definitely be going back! read more