Sit-down, casual-nice vegan restaurant in the Lloyd District since 2009. 100% plant-based, organic whenever possible and fresh from local farms. Features world fusion cuisine blending influences from different regions, and offers both cooked and live food with gluten free options. Has a full bar. Breakfast served until 11am Mon-Thur; brunch on the weekend until 3pm. Reservation may be required for 6 or more guests. An offspring of the Blossoming Lotus restaurant from Kauai, Hawaii. Reported closed April 2024.
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1713 NE 15th Ave (at Lloyd District), Portland, Oregon, USA, 97212
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Last update on 04 Apr 2024 by OperationChowhound
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188 Reviews
First Review by Jeffrey
Michael.kalmanovitch
Points +389
Another very good rice bowl - Edit
Whew - I have had lots of rice bowls in Portland.
Read moreI am systematically working my way through NE Portland's vegan eateries and Blossoming Lotus was my lunch destination yesterday.
I asked the server what the most popular gluten-free item was on the menu and they told me that it was the Bibimbap. So that is what I ordered.
There was a very good selection of items in the bowl - soy curls, broccoli, brown rice, marinated button mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, and a few other items.
It was tasty.
They marinated and sauced the soy curls VERY well. They had some good bold flavour.
It was a good filling meal.
The bowl was 18$ which is on the very top end for a meal for me.
The service was good.
Pros: Filling and tasty
Cons: A tad on the expensive side for me
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Northernveg
Points +37
So Nice - Edit
This restaurant was recommended to me on a trip to Portland. It didn’t disappoint. It offers a full sit-down dining experience with a complete menu and fun creative alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. We went in the evening and it had a nice dinner ambiance. Though I like to try new restaurants, when I return to Portland, I plan on not missing Blossoming Lotus. I want to explore their innovative menu more.
Read morePros: Completely vegan!, Helpful staff, Excellent food
Cons: None
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alysmsmith
Points +178
A Little Something For Everyone! - Edit
Blossoming Lotus is a great local vegan spot that offers a wide range of dishes, from nachos to bibimbap! My husband and I always have a tough time picking out what we want because everything they offer is delicious.
Read morePros: Vegan, Diverse Menu
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OperationChowhound
Points +5779
Bliss at the Lotus - Edit
I ordered the Classic Breakfast, which includes tofu scramble, fennel sausage, roasted potatoes, and a biscuit and jam. The jam was too sweet for my liking, but the biscuit was . The meal was so filling that I skipped lunch.
Read moreTip: Smoosh the sausage, and then mix it with the tofu and potatoes for a super scramble!
Warning: There was only one server, so everything (seating, ordering, paying) took longer.
Pros: all vegan, big portions, outdoor seating
Cons: expensive, short-staffed
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AmySigman
Points +112
Cozy vegan - Edit
Cute little spot, very friendly staff. Tomato soup was great! Dinner and dessert both excellent. Dinner was big enough to share.
Read morePros: All vegan, Affordable , Friendly
Cons: Small venue, Small menu, Closes at 9
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sociallyhawkword
Points +126
Yum - Edit
Had the bibimbap. It was simple food, prepared really well. Easily one of my favourite meals from my Portland trip.
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sarahtops93
Points +266
Great Breakfast - Edit
We tried the vegan Benedict and biscuits & gravy. Benedict was the best I’ve had. Biscuits and gravy were with veggie gravy which was unique and not something I was expecting. The coffee was really great too.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good prices for all vegan place, Great food
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tofuoutofwater
Points +207
Fresh drinks and tasty food - Edit
We love a good 100% plant based restaurant. We came here with two non-vegans and we were all very satisfied. The green adobo potato tacos were well balanced and the Thai wrap had a tasty peanut sauce. Also snacked on the raw nachos that were oddly addicting.
Read morePros: All vegan, Cocktails AND mocktails
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MichaelNoble
Points +52
Great Vegan spot - Edit
100% plant based. Presentation was beautiful. Everything from the live nachos to Yakisoba Noodles were delicious. You can’t go wrong with anything. The deserts were amazing. The handcrafted cocktails used fresh ingredients and were just perfect.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-10
Pros: All vegan, Great bartender
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JenniferDavis
Points +247
Great tacos and cheesecake - Edit
Cheesecake was soooo good! I would say even better than dairy cheesecake.
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JulienneSlice
Points +1655
Tasty brunch - Edit
I stopped in for a quick brunch and ordered the Classic Breakfast (Tofu Scramble, Tempeh Bacon, Roasted Potatoes, Biscuit & Jam).
Read moreI really enjoyed the scramble and tempeh bacon.
The food here is a sure shot for good eats and they offer lots of great whole foods plant based dishes. I look forward to another visit to try out their lunch menu.
Pros: Vegan
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JosielynAlcala-Perez
Points +83
One of the best vegan dinners in Portland! - Edit
The food was absolute incredible. My partner and I had the raw nachos as a starter. We also shared a Cheeseburger and their BBQ bowl. The staff was also incredibly friendly and all around, it turned out to be a great dining experience. Most definitely recommend.
Read morePros: All vegan options, Amazing friendly staff, Various types of dishes
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keokani
Points +2384
Simple and casual with good menu variety - Edit
For brunch, I enjoyed Pancakes & Fresh Berries and the spicy Hot Date smoothie. I like the casual vibe of this restaurant.
Read morePros: friendly service, variety of indoor and outdoor seating options, reasonably priced
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caoliver
Points +86
Fantastic brunch! - Edit
We went for brunch on a Saturday afternoon and loved both dishes we ordered. I got the Benedict and my husband got the hash. Highly recommend this gem 💎
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DanielleCurrey
Points +24
Yummy Brunch! - Edit
All plant-based with many gluten-free options. We had the Green Lantern, lavender lemonade, Benedict, and biscuits and gravy. Delicious!
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of gluten-free options , Many beverages
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ElectricAntelope
Points +474
Love love love - Edit
Great environment, great food, and really healthy compared to the usual oil drenched foods of Portland. Been here for dinner and brunch, both times the service and food were spectacular. The raw nachos are definitely worth trying, couldn't have imagined that would be as yummy as it was!
Read morePros: Some of the best food I've had , Healthier than most places , Friendly staff
Cons: Can be pricey, but you get what you pay for
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ChynaCat
Points +324
A great dinner. - Edit
After a snowy drive from Seattle, we settled in our hotel and perused the many vegan options in the city. Settled on Blossoming Lotus and so glad we did! Had one of the non-alcoholic specialty drinks, the dinner salad with lemon tahini, the udon noodle bowl, and the barbecue bowl. Everything was stellar. It’s also a lovely setting. Will definitely come back! #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan, Nice setting, Nice folks working there
Cons: None
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KathrinPeters
Points +256
Amazing! - Edit
We had the raw nachos which were delicious, they make the nachos from seeds - so yummy! The waiter was so sweet, attentive and generous! If I lived here, I would eat up and down the menu
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RandiD
Points +285
Excellent! - Edit
This was our first time going but it definitely won’t be the last! We got the coconut chai, biscuits and gravy, & hash for brunch. Both were super yummy & filling. I’m excited to go back and try their other brunch/lunch/dinner items!
Read morePros: All vegan menu with lots of options , Great customer service
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Stazia
Points +37
One of my favorite vegan restaurants! - Edit
My friend took me here and we loved everything!
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere , Dessert is fantastic
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AVeganRayOfSunshine
Points +467
Pleasant find! - Edit
This little spot was a delightful find! We needed a quick bite to eat and was very happy with the Curry bowl and juice! Would definitely return!
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bdubois63
Points +37
Great brunch offering! - Edit
We had the farmer's market hash and the spinach and mushroom scramble. Excellent!
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billgraybill
Points +20
Excellent Whole Plant - Edit
A great little restaurant with great seating with class not just a fast food place. Really enjoyed the Thai wrap and the bowl.
Read morePros: Whole Plant, plant-based, Options for low oil
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Kevbromley
Points +491
Delicious food - Edit
Had a great time here sitting outside. Really delicious BBQ bowl - loads of lovely flavours
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-25
Pros: Tasty, Good outside patio, Friendly staff
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oliviakaiaua
Points +68
creative and healthy - Edit
i brought two non vegan friends and they were very impressed! i got the vegetable tacos and they were really good, i liked that they didn’t have any meat substitute in them. the bbq bowl was very good as well but i preferred the tacos.
Read morePros: full vegan menu, creative options, large servings
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villain
Points +8046
My favorite food in Portland - Edit
The experience at Blossoming Lotus was more than I could have ever asked for. The staff was extremely friendly from start to finish and all of the food was delicious. They even gave us a free dessert to go because it was the end of the day and they had some extras.
Read morePros: Staff is great!
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OyVeygan
Points +1654
Great addition to our Portland trip - Edit
This was our best dinner in Portland! I found a local porter beer here that I loved that I looked for everywhere. For a starter, we ordered the fingerling potatoes. The ranch dipping sauce was some of the best I've had. The BiBimBap bowl was full of flavor, although a bit spicier than I had thought it would be. The fettucine noodles with maitake and oyster mushrooms were better than expected. For dessert the berry cheesecake was light and refreshing.
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