Vegan
American
Thai
Delivery
Take-out
North Hollywood vegan restaurant. Extensive menu features Thai food and American food. Uses some organic ingredients. Parking available in the back of restaurant. New location Nov 2012; previously located at 5038 Vineland Ave. Black-owned Open Tue 4:30pm-8:30pm, Wed-Sun 12:30pm-8:30pm.
69 Reviews
First Review by ronitw
lukeb13
Points +18
Skip it - Edit
There are so many other vegan Thai places that are better - Bulan, Salaya, My Vegan. I definitely would not recommend Lotus. I wasn’t impressed by the food, portions, service, or atmosphere.
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MarioMora
Points +38
Best Vegan wings in the world - Edit
I've been to at least 10 different vegan restaurants that serve "wings" and these are still by far the best
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Beans_938
Points +62
BEST WINGS EVER!!! One of my favorite vegan restaurants - Edit
Best wings and ranch !! Love the food and great customer service . I’ve tried a lot of their food in the menu my favorite ; chowmein , Tom yum soup with crispy chicken , seitan cowboy wrap , spicy eggplant with brown rice , Pad see ew.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-26
Pros: No msg food , Organic ingredients , Clean restrooms
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Medium
Points +36
Great orange chickn - Edit
First place I tried when I moved here 5 years ago. I go here for the orange chicken and spicy eggplant, which can be made very very spicy if let them know. Otherwise very spicy means just a kick. Wouldn't recommend the vegan fish. Pad Thai is great. Fried rice is purple rice and I don't believe they have white rice which really bums me out everytime I remember.
Read morePros: Best orange chickn , Friendly staff, Can be made very spicy
Cons: No white rice
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ravKlein
Points +331
Delicious, not pretentious - Edit
Great crisp spicy chicken burger, by recommendation of waiting staff
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-08-11
Pros: Lots of good vegan options, Affordable, Quick service
Cons: None
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zoedet
Points +77
Good Thai food! - Edit
Big menu with a lot of Thai classics on it. Portions smaller than expected. All delicious
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Gthang
Points +100
Ick - Edit
Had the fish burger it was gross. The Thai tea felt like it was metallic and left a bad taste in my mouth. The other food is subpar especially for the price. Probably the worst vegan restaurant in the valley. Want good food and wings? Something vegan is head and shoulders above this place.
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bynatalier
Points +56
Incredible food - Edit
Been going here for years. Has many vegan options and the dumpling curry is to die for
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Hikingtofu
Points +1715
Flavorful but Small portions - Edit
Stumbled upon this place as a vegan whose favorite cuisine is Thai food. I tried a mushroom mix with seitan & level 4 spice. It was really good! The spice is flavorful and definitely bites enough. I love the mix of mushrooms which I definitely recommend! The seitan pieces were a bit small and the overall portion was not a lot for the size. I can’t complain about the taste itself-it was great! My non-vegan family tried the orange chicken which they enjoyed! If you like Thai food, this is a great spot to try. The workers were also super friendly! I will say, if you are looking for a big meal, maybe try somewhere else. However, I do recommend to anyone and I also loved that they carried seitan for their dishes!
Read morePros: Flavorful and Good Amount of Spice, Friendly workers , Carries seitan (ultimate vegan protein!)
Cons: Small portions, A bit costly
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NatalieGov
Points +16
Our Go To - Edit
Lotus Vegan is our go to not just for Thai food but for eating out in general. They are a small, family owned business that cook the most delicious food! Seriously, we have tried so many menu items and ALL have been incredible. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Yellow Curry, Curry Dumplings, Thai Boat Noodle Soup, Pra Sam Rod and the Pad See Ew are our top favorites. We first discovered this gem towards the end of Covid and yes, they used plastic cups and utensils much like most restaurants during that time to avoid the spreading of germs. They have since returned to non plastic. The ambiance inside is warm, welcoming and soothing with dimmed lights and a mix of smooth classic Motown & R&B playing in the background. If you’re lucky, you’ll be blessed with an appearance from “the boss”, their adorable toddler.
Read morePros: Extensive vegan menu, Delicious & Affordable , Very friendly
Cons: None! , Worth the wait if a busy night. Trust me.
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OMADman
Points +921
Legendary Curry Dishes - Edit
Lotus Vegan is (r)awesome. Huge menu! If you like curry, this restaurant is ground zero. The Yellow Curry is in the best ever category. The Lentil Wrap was really good. Veggie Soup was good. Parking on the side. Atmosphere is casual. Prices are very reasonable.
Read moreUpdate: The Garlic Spaghetti is awesome too!
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-23
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Laurenbdoeslife
Points +890
Fave thai place - Edit
I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed them before! My family and I have been coming here for years; things definitely changed after covid (understaffed, prices went up) but the owner is so nice and the food is amazing so it’s worth continuing to come. We love the kung pao with vegan chickn, pad thai, egg rolls, orange chickn. Most items we have tried, really. You almost can’t go wrong. They also have nice desserts like vegan cheesecake.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good food
Cons: Understaffed
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ynwa
Points +1785
All vegan with expansive menu - Edit
Awesome Asian all vegan menu. Super friendly staff. No alcoholic drinks but you can bring your own.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Tons of appetizers , Fantastic staff
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WendyFlores
Points +16
Delicious Food 😋 - Edit
You guys are amazing !!
Read morePros: Vegan Friendly, Great staff, Great food & choices
Cons: Have none , Wish they were closer but will drive for them 💜💜
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DanielaZamora
Points +24
Yum! - Edit
This is the place I’d go to many many times the first year I went vegan. It satisfied my cravings but above all it is just an amazing place to eat. Everything is so flavorful and great textures.
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Vandima
Points +30
Delicious - Edit
Got the yellow curry with vegan chicken. So so yummy. This is my new fave vegan place.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Healthy
Cons: Pricey
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noneother03
Points +24
We Love It!! - Edit
There are so many options and the food is amazing! The people who work here are also wonderful and very friendly!! If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and eat here! I promise you won’t regret it!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-31
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Amazing food!, Friendly staff
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marjolaine
Points +161
Wings to die for - Edit
I’ve been here a few times now and I exclusively order the wings because they are sooo delicious! I have also tried their fried rice and miso soup which I also really liked.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious wings, Nice staff
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OperationChowhound
Points +4856
Low-quality Lotus - Edit
We chose to eat outside because of COVID-19. Unfortunately, it's a poor experience. The restaurant is on a busy street, there is trash on the sidewalk, and all the tables are wobbly and/or lopsided. I ordered the orange chicken, and my partner ordered yellow curry. After quite a long time, the server eventually brought us water...in plastic cups. Then they brought plastic utensils and the curry in a plastic container. My food was on a plate, so I don't understand why they gave us all the plastic. My meal included vegetables, which turned out to be two raw baby carrots and a few pieces of cold broccoli even though it was cooked. The actual orange chicken was good, but something you could buy at an Asian grocery store. My partner really enjoyed his curry, though.
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: unpleasant outdoor seating, plastic cups and utensils, slow service
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Binkspie
Points +143
Not very good - Edit
The food did not have much flavor and didn’t taste very fresh. I’m surprised that it has so many positive reviews. Most of the vegan Thai restaurants I have been to are much, much better than this restaurant.
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StefHdz
Points +28
Tasty - Edit
This place is nice, has a good vibe, the man that helped us was very friendly, and the food was delicious. De.lic.ous. I had the chicken and pancakes which exceeded my expectations. The pancakes were delicious, buttery and fluffy. The chicken was tasty and had a thin, crispy, skin. Breakfast is served all day, and they have a ton of other food options, so many that the large menu has two sides. My husband and I can’t wait to eat here again when we’re in West Hollywood.
Read morePros: A variety of food categories, A la carte options, Breakfast served all day
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veganmightymouse
Points +140
Slow service and food is just okay - Edit
Underwhelmed and this place is OF for vegan food
Read morePros: Nice staff
Cons: Nothing stands out , Parking
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solearybrown
Points +34
Always delicious - Edit
My sister and I have tried several dishes here, all have been good. I highly recommend the curries. Order online and pick up is the best way to go.
Read morePros: All vegan, Huge menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Metered parking
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Anti-heroVegan
Points +80
Best hot wings ever - Edit
They have a friendly staff for high quality service as well as high quality vegan food
Read morePros: Lots of options, Asian food specialty, Must try their hot wings
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livindeadbunny
Points +32
Amazing service, amazing food... I love it here! - Edit
They make you feel like you’re the only person in the restaurant and the food is amazing! Not to mention, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming.
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HopeInć
Points +66
Service is too slow for a vey small place - Edit
Food was okay, 1st time i went there the service was okay. 2nd time they took forever to get back to us for the desserts and we just ended up paying the bill on the counter and left for some reason there 2 waiters and 1 of them just disappeared. 3rd time messed up our order and gave us an extra cake that we cancelled and argued that we did not cancel it, there were only 3 of us, why would we order extra cake but any way that is fine we just brought it home (the chocolate cake is not good by the way) And 4th and last time they're out of desserts, almost all of them were out, why even put in the menu? My order took forever to come out and they were not even that busy, a lot of empty tables, maybe half full. I noticed a couple came in sat got a menu and no one got back to them that they just decided to leave. So my order finally came which was a burger which was not that great, no ketchup in it so i had to put what little ketchup i had in it and so I'm left without ketchup for my french fries. So, i asked for a little ketchup and waitress told me extra $1 for ketchup, seriously? Save yourself the trouble, there are a lot of vegan thai places around.
Read morePros: Way too many options, cut down your menu to half, And maybe that will help with your slow service
Cons: Way too slow for a very tiny place, Expensive - $1 for an extra small ketchup, What happened to customers are always right?
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veganfoo
Points +36
YUM! - Edit
Great food and service. Server that helped me had the right recommendation for a takeout order. Had their chk’n burger with a salad and the dumplings were delicious!
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