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    Providence Roll and Takoyaki
    Nabeel N.

    Loved my visit to the Lotus Garden . Was in town for a quick afternoon event and had a few hours to kill so stopped in. Had the Providence role and the Takoyaki and washed it down with some cold sake.

    Beautiful lotus-flower themed lights. I loved these. The decor  is great.
    Ev L.

    I never like writing this sort of review, but it has to be done. The good: The interior is nice. There's a lovely outdoor dining space, though it had no chair set out, so we didn't know we could sit there. The bartender did her best, though she had no front of house help whatsoever. The Cambodian fish curry- (Amok) was delicious. A bit sweet for my partner, but I loved it. The bad: sadly, pretty much everything else. The spring rolls- whoever made them was unable to roll them properly, as all of them split open and spilled everywhere, all down the top. Use bigger pieces of rice wrapping, maybe. The shrimp tasted off. It tasted old and fishy. I am honestly a little concerned that I may get sick. The XO sauce beef- Oh, this made me so sad. :( I found a few fragments of what might have been dried scallop in it, but it was mostly just a thin, watery, generic brown sauce with oddly sweet tones. The beef itself was WAY too sweet. I don't know what happened to it. I do know it wasn't tenderized in any way, however. It was incredibly tough, dry, overcooked, and grey. It's a shame. A cow died for that. The flat rice noodles (we got the Chinese style ones with shiracha, but I do not remember the menu name) seemed like they must have been really old. They're only good for about half a day after you make them. Either they were cooked and ended up dried out after spending time in a fridge, or they were just undercooked and not separated properly when being stir-fried from the start, as there was a very hard, dry chunk in the middle that seemed uncooked. Almost all the noodles were stuck together in a clump. Chow fun style noodles should be tender, not mushy, and not hard and dry. Two of the dishes we got were supposed to be Chinese food, and if you want to judge the quality of a Chinese restaurant, try their beef and try their flat, wide rice noodles. They are a bit of a challenge to get right, but if the chef cannot make them right, don't bother with anything else either. I was surprised by how good the curry was compared to the rest, but I haven't had Amok before, so I have no Cambodian dining experiences to compare it to. The menu is so incredibly eclectic that it is easy for one to get lost. I see the appeal in having a little something for everyone, and a wide variety of things to try from that you might not have access to anywhere else in central new york, which is not exactly a culinary Mecca. It's easy, however, for such a concept to fall apart in execution. So many different dishes prepared in so many different styles. I would advice refining the best dishes and letting the rest go. Make the menu smaller, and really work hard at making the things you do keep shine, as well as ensure that all the ingredients are fresh.

    Jenna L.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. The interior is kind of weird... there's rugs in the dining area and it kind of looks like an old fashion home. It's very cozy though. We came for sushi around 7 PM on a Friday night. There were a few people at the bar and one other party in the dining area. The menu is huge with all types of soups, salads, sushi and Japanese cuisine. They also have beef, pork, chicken, Lo mein, and vegetarian options. I ordered the seaweed salad and it was so delicious. Honestly probably the best seafood salad I've ever had. We ordered two sushi rolls. I forgot the name of the one that I ordered but it was pretty much shrimp tempura with avocado, crab, and something else. To be completely honest the sushi wasn't the best I've ever had but it was good. They have an amazing cocktail list including piña colada's, daiquiris, and margaritas!!!! And they have outdoor seating in the summer!! The service was fast but the waitresses aren't super friendly. I will definitely come back to try other dishes!

    Pad woon sen with tofu

    I've never had a bad meal at the lotus garden. A hidden gem in Utica. Every dish is flavorful and unique. Sushi is fresh, noodle dishes are delicious, and the lemongrass dish is to die for.

    Libster roll! Wonderful, reasonably priced, and delicious!
    William W.

    Wonderful hidden little paradise. Hard to find because it is hidden behind the Stanley theatre on King street behind Genesee. Parking is readily available with both front and back lots so no need to worry about parking. The atmosphere is definitely very hip and classy at the same time. There is a alcohol bar right after entering, and the tables are a little past the bar. Great Asian/Thai decor albeit great Japanese food. The sashimi plate is definitely very fresh and delicious! Just looking at it will make you drool. If you are up for it, should definitely try their lobster roll. Everything I tried here so far is great. Last but not least, the waitress and owners are great and caters absolutely to customer needs (choices of drinks and the way the food is prepared). The owner is Cambodian so you'll also find authentic Cambodian dishes here as well, besides Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes. I'd especially recommend Junie, the most friendly and energetic waitress I've ever met. Excellent service. Bravo. Will definitely come back again to try more of their food!

    Sweet lotus

    Love this spot! Always satisfies allllll my cravings! Sweet lotus chicken is crispy with a delicious sweet and a tiny bit spicy sauce.

    Beef Noodle Soup (Pho) and an order of tempura in the background.

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    Lunch was off the charts. Can't believe more people don't know about this place. Definitely going back

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    The Lotus Garden had delicious food that was beautifully plated and wonderful service. I really enjoyed my experience dining here.

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