This is an ok Thai/burger place. The lady working there wasn't friendly, I felt like I was imposing somehow by making an order. The food was fine. read more

We went here for dinner as a group of 6 on a Saturday night. We sat at the counter - there are no tables as it is a very small shop. We had such a great time and enjoyed every bite of food. Lily is a riot, providing entertainment while she prepares your food. I got the yummy burger and my husband got the pad Thai. Both were fabulous. The pad Thai was a little sweeter than others we've had at other places, but still delicious. Also, you can't beat the freshness. Be warned that you will spend a long time at lotus, as lily makes each dish to order and she has only minimal help in the kitchen. For us, it was well worth the extra time! read more

Primarily a thai food joint, but stopped in for a burger (closest place within walking distance). Probably one of the better burgers I've tasted in a long time. Service is a little slow but its literally just one sweet old asian woman working the entire diner. She was a sweetheart. Gotta stop back in for some legit thai food. Seriously, the burger was like, next-level. (Burger Disclaimer: If you're health conscious, move along.) read more

The absolute worst Red Curry I have ever had. She replaced the all of the vegetables that were on the menu with onion and zucchini (both of which I hate). In addition, the curry sauce was clumpy and had zero spice, which she said would have plenty of spice. The Tum Yum soup was just some boiled chicken with onions, zucchini and mushrooms in some broth. After an 18 dollar bill and some horrible food, I will never go back. Since it was a take out order, I should've checked it before I left. Shame on me. read more

Ok.. tried to eat here a few times in the past. Finally we had a lunch meal. I had chicken P.ad Thai. Tasty but very salty, not enough noodles. My friend had red curry, he said it was average. So, bottom line was we were not really impressed. read more

This place is pretty tiny, so if you have a bigger group or in a rush, I would go elsewhere. I'm still giving White Lotus 4 stars because there was one person who served like 15 of us who all came in within 1 hour and she cooked all our dishes when we ordered in front of us... amazing. The prices were pretty cheap too! I had the coconut soup & I was pleasantly surprised by how much chicken came in it. It's a cute little restaurant with few bar-type seats but love the home-style Thai food. read more

All I have to say is, yuck! I ordered spring rolls and pad Thai. It was by far one of the worst pad Thai dishes I have ever eaten. Noodles were dry and the broccoli was shriveled. I've never had broccoli in pad Thai, but that's besides the point. It had no peanut flavor and was so spicy (even when I asked it to be mild because I'm breastfeeding a newborn) that I barely ate more ham a few bites. And I can handle spicy dishes. The spring rolls were so greasy that when you took a bite oil dropped down your face. All I could taste inside the roll was cabbage and a very small amount of noodles. Very bland as well. For a dive joint with 4 stars, this was a huge let down. Definitely will not be back. read more

Great Thai food ... in an old Yummy Burger! The prices are very reasonable, portions generous, and all in a delightful, diner package.

The food was good and the chef was really nice, but at the end of the meal she overcharged me $2.75 for a $7.95 bowl of curry, and had the nerve to call it "tax". I won't be going back. It made me feel stupid for her being nice to me while I was eating. read more

Delicious hand crafted meals. One woman show who's attention to detail and taste is unparalleled.

It's a small place that isn't exactly the atmosphere I like, but the food is good. I love the hot and sour soup w/ shrimp, the chicken satay, and I will go on my second time to try the pad see ew. I wasn't too fond of the pad thai, it was too sweet. If it wasn't sweet I would've liked it much better. Otherwise I'm definitely going back, it's really affordable and it's amazing homemade cooking. The owner lady is so nice and sweet too. read more

Definitely one of the best eateries in Dayton. Too go-to for lunch. Only warning... give yourself some time because if it's busy you will have to wait a little bit for your food. But the wait is worth every minute! read more

Didn't get the chance to order because the person working works on one order at a time and I was pressed for time, so I chose to leave-- but I don't recommend eating in at this place-- atmosphere and service leave much to be desired. The person asked me i wanted a burger and when I said no, she rolled her eyes as though I had just been rude to her even though I was not. I have heard great things about the food so I will give it a try for takeout, but if you are looking for a quick lunch at a local spot downtown, go over to Olive across the street. read more

The burger was excellent! Top 5 in Dayton. Long wait but worth it!! Old school diner. Hidden gem in Gem city!!

Very slow service! Don't go here if you are in a hurry. I went with a group of 5 people and she made all of our meals individually. She peeled the carrots, sliced onions and cooked one meal at a time. We waited 1.5 hours. All of us ordered Thai food and everyone in my group enjoyed the food. You can order 0-10 for the spice level. Level 6 is extremely spicy and my friends were sweating. They said it was too spicy and they love spicy. I ordered a level 1 and I still thought it had a little too much spice but I don't like spicy. I would not take children here and I would never go with more than one other person. read more

This place always wows me. Yes, it's a small diner but the food that comes out of here is incredible! The owner runs the place by herself cooking everything to order, but she's pretty efficient and can juggle things well. I would estimate I spend around an hour here or maybe a little longer with a bigger group! I love the pad thai, yummy burger and the coconut soup! If you love sweet drinks I suggest Thai iced tea. One of my favorite spots in Dayton!! read more

This little hole in the wall is a diamond in the rough. Those who have passes it up for a fancier, note sophisticated looking place have truely missed out. Despite the restaurant being small, I like the diner atmosphere. It didn't stink or seem dirty. The curry was fantastic and flavorful -- with just the right amount of spicy! One of the best places for Thai in Dayton!! read more

Is there anything classier than good Thai in an old classic American diner playing solid 80s/90s rock? Well, probably. But this was just great, and really hit the spot after a late afternoon visit to the nearby DBC. Plenty of flavor in the pad Thai. read more

Yes, all the former words are true, the cuisine is palatable, the staff is friendly and courteous, and the portions and prices are good. I'm from Southern California, where we know good Thai food - and this place is good. I was surprised to say the least to find such a 'gem' (ironically, Dayton was once known as 'The Gem City') within the down-at-the-heels 'meat-and-potatos' Midwest, but such places do exist in a 'limited frontier', no doubt. read more

Best Thai food in town! As some others have noted, this is not the place to go if you are in a hurry. It's a one woman place so if Young is fixing orders for another party, you will wait a while until she can get your order. My favorite is the red curry. The owner is delightful and the food is always awesome. White Lotus has become a regular stop for my husband and I. read more

This place is a true Dayton gem. The owner is so nice, and makes every authentic dish fresh. The prices are very reasonable and the setting is a cool old diner. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine. You could pass by and never notice, but the great food, friendly service and good prices make it a must to stop in and try. read more

Hmm didn't really like my Thai curry from here at all, and I've had plenty of Thai curries in my time so I know what to expect. Giving three stars for location and cool bldg, and also the fact that I only tried one thing on the menu once, so who knows. read more

Simple, fresh, and quick Thai dishes as well as American Burgers located in a classical diner that won't break your wallet. Try the Thai Tea and Thai Coffee, it will keep you coming back for more! read more

Awesome, took my daughter and the owner is sweet as pie! She made me the best curry and my daughter coconut soup! I totally recommend this place :)can't wait to go back! read more

What a cool little Thai restaurant nestled into a corner downtown! This one-(wo)man shop is run by a resilient older Thai woman, housed in an old diner turned thai/hamburger joint (yes--she serves burgers too!) It almost feels as if you've been invited into her house and are watching her home-cook for you. She cooks each order individually in pots and pans, so expect a wait with a large group or if it's crowded. Food is tasty and the place is filled with regulars. Not the best for date night or a business meeting, but this place is perfect if you're looking for some truly authentic Thai cuisine. Would come back in a heartbeat. read more

White Lotus - Menu as of January 2016 - Thai Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Great curry and Tom yum soup. Awesome American traditional dishes like burgers and fries too! Definitely worth a visit in the area.

I love white lotus. Their hours are weird, but that's every place in Dayton. Their Thai food is incredible and inexpensive and the lady that owns it is hilarious. Be prepared for her sarcastic comments. Not a great place for groups though. It's mostly bar seating. It may not look like much on the outside (or inside) but it's a hidden gem of Dayton. read more

Came to this little place today and was very pleasantly surprised! I ordered the spring rolls and a yummy burger. The spring rolls were cooked perfectly! They were crispy, and the sauce was sweet and spicy and was very tasty. The burger was served on a toasted bun and cooked perfectly. I will definitely be back soon! read more

I love this place and the Thai woman running it. She's a hoot. She makes my favorite coconut soup.

Owned and run by one woman who cooks everything in front of you. There is usually a wait because ... This is not fast food. It's cool to see your food cooked right there while you chat with friends. Best burger in town by far. I have yet to order the Thai but I will soon since its only a block away. read more

I am always on the prowl for the quirky cool eateries when I'm out and about. I took my Mom to Dayton for her H.S. reunion and I had a couple hours to kill, and after an exhaustive Yelp search I narrowed it down to White Lotus. I AM SOOOOOO GLAD I DID! One sweet Thai lady, Joan, serves burgers...as an homage to the previous occupants (White Tower and Yummy Burger) in Downtown Dayton..and smokin' good Thai food...MADE FROM SCRATCH on the flat top grill and a couple side burners. EVERYTHING from the soup broth on up...made to order! OMG She whipped up the absolute best Tom Yum soup and Pad Thai I have had outside of Bangkok! The place is small with only counter seating and I can imagine it taking a while to get your food when the place is busy, but be patient, it is SOOOOOO worth the wait! read more

So so so good. Best burger I've ever had and the Thai curry is fantastic! Such a sweet little lady :)

Really cool little place with great food. Like an old school diner, you can sit at the counter while your meal is prepared right in front of you. The lady who served us was very friendly and the food was delicious. I wouldn't normally get a burger at a Thai place, but when I saw one being made, I was tempted- it looked awesome! read more

Best Thai food in town! Fresh and delicious! I tried three different entrees and I can't choose a favorite one.

One of Dayton's best kept secrets. The Thai menu is l. limited but what is served is amazing. The Thai Noodle soup is out of this world! Pad Thai and curries are equally as good. On the other side of the menu the Yummy bugler is one of the best burgers in Dayton. Nothing fancy just a great burger. The atmosphere is fun and friendly. A typical diner style. Do not drive by....a must stop in! read more

YUMMMMY. Fresh vegetables, curry blended when ordered. Very good. True only one person doing all the cooking but worth wait. Thank for the previous reviews as this is a small gem i might have passed up! read more

Delicious and very affordable Thai food served by a sweet lady. One of my favorite places in the city to stop and get lunch. Five stars!

In terms of the area's best Pad Thai, this is probably my favorite, followed by Pearl Bay in Fairborn and Tik's Thai Express (both good in their own right). White Lotus is just an old school lunch counter with an Asian aspect to the menu, but the food is well worth it. If you have a cold, get the Hot and Sour Soup....will clear you right up. Great food, worth the trip, especially if you already live in the city. read more