Green Lotus Restaurant

I love coming here to get Vietnamese vegetarian food. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the salted fish fried rice and I also liked the bun bo hue a lot! I'd recommend this place for people who are vegetarian as there are so many options to choose from!!

Amazing Vietnamese food with a refreshing vegetarian twist! Vegetarian Pho: The vegetarian pho was truly out of this world. The broth was incredibly mild yet refreshingly flavorful, making it a standout dish. The generous amount of vegetables added to the dish not only enhanced the taste but also gave it a wholesome feel. Vegetarian Fresh Spring Roll: These were delightfully refreshing and paired perfectly with the peanut sauce, which was rich and flavorful. Each bite felt light yet satisfying, making it an ideal appetizer. Service: Unfortunately, the service fell a bit short. Communication was somewhat challenging, possibly due to language barriers, which made the experience less seamless than it could have been. Ambience: The ambience was pleasant, offering a cozy and inviting atmosphere that complemented the dining experience well. In summary, Green Lotus delivers exceptional vegetarian Vietnamese dishes but could improve on service for a more well-rounded experience.

I visited this restaurant this evening, normal weekday, with my mom, who is a vegetarian. - parking: quite small area. If you are here on wkd or special religious events, you have to find other place nearby to park. - dining area is okay, decor is simple. You have to get in line and wait to call to the dining table. It’s fast on weekdays! - menu has a lot of dishes in English and Vietnamese with clear prices. To have a better menu, it should have illustrated photo for every dish. - the food is really good. We had ordered “bun mam” and “ bun cha gio”. The taste is super! We like it! Will come back and recommended to everyone, especially to vegetarians!

Great vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Their crispy reasoning oyster mushrooms are 100% the way to go if you're considering an appetizer. The char siu special was alright. Honestly neither me or my girlfriend were a fan of the salt levels/seasoning levels and honestly the variety of ingredients in the bowl left me wanting, for sure.

Hands down one of the best vegan/vegetarian in the area: the flavor, consistency of the food, food portions, light of the place, and friendly staff. Take your time and go early or don't go hungry because this place is famous for good reasons, and unfortunately, for us, it is a small restaurant, so most likely you will expect 25 min to be seating, but the wait is worth it. Last Saturday, I enjoyed: - Green Lotus Rolls Sample (spring roll, BBQ pork roll, tofu and veggie roll, jicama roll, egg roll, and house egg roll served with three different dipping sauces). - Caramelized Roasted Pork in Clay Pot. - Cane juice Every single roll was tasty, and the dipping sauces elevated the flavors. The caramelized "Roasted Pork" chef kisses. I'm still thinking about the flavors!

Vegetarian food lovers, a visit to this place is a must! The dishes are incredible, and I only wish my mom could have tried them.

Happened to host close family for a Vietnamese themed dinner on Christmas eve and were left impressed with what Green Lotus has to offer.We called them up and it took a bit to get the entire order placed attributing to the number of items and the amount of inquiry/questions that we had while doing the needful. We ended up ordering (as you would see from the pictures) an array of spring roles, eggplant dish, noodle salads, milk tea and a few more. I drove in to pick up the order and when i reached there they were waiting for me to arrive so that they could as well at that time prepare the milk tea fresh and not something that was prepared and kept for a while. While we had paid for this on the call , we forgot to take care of the tip and the folks there didn't bother to mention that as well. I made sure to do another transaction just so that we could address that then and there :). Very courteous folks who definitely care a ton about their customers. Each and every item was tried and eventually finished leaving us with nothing but empty boxes at the conclusion of the dinner :) . Yummy, precisely done and a very unique flavor that was just too good. It was an overload of Vietnamese food for quite some time and hopefully we can make a trip down there soon.

This was my first time here and it was very good. My friend Kevin recommended me to here

Parking: Small lot but not too packed so parking should be ok. Interior: Plenty of tables, good for big groups, and pretty clean. Wait Time: None to be seated, about 10-20min for food. Items Order: 10/10 Caramelized Roasted Pork in Clay Pot $14.5 - FIRE! The sauce is so authentic to vietnamese bo kho and the meat alternative was truly replicated so well! Very tender, juicy, and flavorful. Must get! 10/10 Shaken Beef with Bell Pepper $14.5 - YUM AF. Very similar review to the above with a different flavor profile. 10/10 Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushroom $12 - BOMB. Seasoned very well, fried lightly and crispy. 8/10 Papaya Salad $13 - Not as spectacular as the others but still well made, fresh, and good sauces/flavors. Rice $3

Came here for a Sunday lunch. Was greeted upon entering the restaurant and was able to order quickly. I ordered the vermicelli noodle bowl with tofu nuggets. The nuggets were fried to perfection, for a vermicelli bowl it had very little carrots and cucumbers, I wish there had been a little more to balance the amount of bean sprouts and lettuce. Other than that it was delicious and flavorful, especially with the vegan fish sauce. My boyfriend ordered the pho soup and it was absolutely delicious, you could taste really strong notes of cinnamon and the broth was very flavorful, I guarantee any normal person wouldn't believe it was vegan. Overall we had a good experience and I'd recommend others give this spot a try

Dinner was ruined by the teenage staff who: 1) pushed us to order right away because they wanted to close in an hour, 2) mopped with bleach under our feet while we dined, and 3) put chairs up on tables as we ate. Waiters: if you accept a job, accept the hours. Owner: stop letting your children run your restaurant.

Tried this place for the first time after a long road trip and it hit the spot. None of us are fully vegan, but this was quite delicious. What we ordered in order of excellence: 1. Shaken beef 10/10 2. Green lotus salad 9/10 3. Bbq ham rolls 8/10 4. Pho noodle soup 7/10 Restrooms is fairly clean and free parking in the shared lot. Clean, pleasant casual interior. Very friendly and fast service! Will be returning next I'm in the Bay Area to try more dishes.

Delicious Vietnamese vegetarian food. Taste and portion is very good. Restaurant is very clean and modern. Parking lot is small though. What we ordered: Pork belly in clay pot Lemongrass fish Shaking beef

Great veggie spot with a wide selection! The ambiance was giving local spot that the neighborhood frequents as foot traffic was consistent, and service is straight forward. I ordered a ton to try a variety since it was my first time, and the portions were so large - definitely to share. The fried oyster seemed like a must try and was the standout dish for me, its seasoned perfectly and the texture is crispy. I've had better vermecelli plates but it wasn't too bad and the spring rolls had a nice crisp. I'd probably opt for something different next time. I wouldn't say I love it but it's great for what it is: Affordable, abundant selection of vegetarian food that doesn't make you feel like you're missing out.

We came around 1:45pm on a Tuesday, and the place was empty so we didn't have to wait in line or anything. Service was good. Ambiance is fine. Parking might or might not be difficult to find depending on the day and time you come. For the food, I tried the Crispy Oyster Mushroom and the Shaken Beef. They were both pretty good. I don't like mushroom, but I kept eating their crispy oyster mushroom. It really doesn't taste like mushroom. Overall, pretty good. I will probably come here again.

I went to an event that had catered from this restaurant. Everything was delicious! I usually don't go to vegetarian restaurants, but this one is really good! I may start going to vegetarian restaurants now thanks to their yummy food! I had the BBQ Pork roll, tofu fried rice, and an eggplant dish.

I've been a loyal customer at Green Lotus for years. It was my go-to spot for comforting Vietnamese food, and I always brought new friends, clients, and family along, hoping to introduce them to authentic flavors and support a local business. Sadly, this visit was a huge letdown--and it will be my last. I usually order the same things: the Thai hot pot, fried mushrooms, and spring rolls. But this time, everything was off--way off. The moment the food hit the table, I could smell the old, rancid oil. That alone should've been the red flag. The food looked darker than usual and completely unappetizing. The portion sizes? An absolute joke compared to what they used to be. The fried mushrooms were more like burnt crumbs than actual pieces. The spring rolls, once fresh and flavorful, were soggy, smelly, and overcooked. The vegetables, which used to be a highlight for me, smelled off and looked wilted. And the hot pot--don't even get me started. $30 for a few sad slices of tofu, a couple mushrooms, and some unidentifiable, rubbery meat that tasted awful. The broth, which should be the star, was bland and strange like someone forgot to season it at all. The people seems like they just here for their money hourly and go. They dont care abt customers. Their face show really angry and unwelcomed. It honestly feels like the owners have given up. No care in the cooking, no attention to quality, no pride in the food. I've spent years supporting this place, bringing in new customers and spreading good word, but it seems like they just don't care anymore. I'm not the only one noticing the decline--my friends and clients who came with me were just as disappointed. I'll be warning everyone I know to stay away from now on. Take care of your business--because clearly, nobody there is doing it right now.

First timer at this location! FYI it is not located inside of grand century mall. It is located in its own parking lot area. The restaurant is a little cozier than the other location. I wish they had the door open or put on the AC because it was super stuffy even on a colder day. We got greeted immediately upon arriving. Our server was nice and helpful with recommendations. We ordered the crispy seasoned oyster mushrooms, mushroom chicken fried rice, and the shaken beef plate. Everything was 10/10! The stand out were the crispy oyster mushrooms. To me, they tasted like katsu chicken! The texture of the breading and the mushrooms was so meat like, it was trippy! And the sauce was just spot on delish. Overall, pleasant experience would return to this location for Asian style vegan food.

Really wanted to eat here but they couldn't tell me what was gluten free .... I'm celiac so vitally important. Food looks amazing but they really need to add this info. I asked the two people working and they looked at me and had no idea what I was asking...I would have ordered a ton of food.... Place looks very clean...and food looks amazing, I'd tried if I was not worried about gluten free. Hoping they can fix!

Vegetarian food that is SOSO delicious!! My family has been transitioning to a plant-based diet & Green Lotus has to be our go-to! Favorites: Eggplant Stir-Fry - Delicious and so so saucy!! Crispy Mushrooms - Eaten this 3 different times it is our go-to and the mushrooms are addicting and very flavorful Mango Salad - Huge portions and super fresh to balance out other oilier dishes Everything was so well seasoned and came with huge huge portions!! Really great for big groups to share a set of dishes

Vietnamese people have perfected fake meat, the rest of the world needs to catch up!! Green lotus had such good vegetarian food! All the fake meats tasted different and the textures were as spot on as I've ever experienced. My friend ordered so don't know the names of the dishes but got an egg roll/spring roll platter, some noodle soup, and Thai fried rice. Loved them all!!! Highly recommend

Very limited parking as it is on the corner of the Grand Century Mall. You have to turn into the first driveway as it has its own dedicated parking area. If you miss it, you gotta go around again or walk from the main parking lot. Small but open seating - about a little over 10 tables. Usually my go to orders when eating vegetarian/vegan are: fish in a clay pot, sweet and sour soup, a curry, and salad. The green curry had the perfect amount of heat and coconut cream. I love bamboo shoots and eggplants in my curry. The fish in the clay pot had nice texture and the sauce was not overly sweet. Caramelization is a must in this dish and the sauce was not thick. You can never go wrong with the sweet and sour soup. It's mixed with celery, bean sprouts, okra, tomatoes, pineapple, tofu, and "ham". The papaya salad I will probably pass on next time. A bit too hard and personally I would have liked more flavor or punch in the sauce to elevate it. My parents are vegetarian/vegan and I'm a carnivore. It's healthy dining without the guilt and is satisfying. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their hotpots or spring rolls.

Solid Vietnamese vegetarian. Hits the spot if you're craving vegetarian but not the best Vietnamese vegetarian I've had

I'm very disappointed with the meal I received. I ordered salted fish fried rice, and it was extremely greasy, with oil pooling at the bottom of the container. It made the food look and taste unappetizing. This much oil is not normal or acceptable. People with high cholesterol would pass away after having this meal. It felt careless and made the whole meal unpleasant to eat. I expected better quality and basic food handling standards. I would never go back to this restaurant again. Feel shameless and careless of the owner.

The service is poor, though the food is decent. I haven't sampled enough to fully judge the menu, but their reluctant attitude stands out--seemingly forced into this business, not willingly serving.

I've been searching for a vegetarian restaurant for ages, and I finally found one! They have these awesome vegetarian hot pot options where you can pick different flavors. I really love how they make the fake meat with veggies, it's so good! If you're visiting to Vietnamese town, you definitely need to check it out!

We went in and pick or ordered fried tofu and fried mushroom oyster but first I ask one hot water and one tap water which normal water little cold , she serve us both almost cold water with lemon or orange taste, the food is good both of it , hopefully they can understand well on what guest wanted not based on the area which is all Vietnamese people living around it. I ask for few minutes but they are hesitant to get order fast so we order those.

Hands down, best vegan and vegetarian restaurant. Been here several times. Always made a point to eat here when in SJ. Must try includes our two favorites... the egg roll sampler plates and Pamelo salad. If you close your eyes, you would think you are eating meat instead of tofu products. The consistency and texture are so well made to match the actual meat counterparts. Ample space to dine, parking may be a little tricky, but it it right off edge of Saigon center in SJ.

So first off, When I walked in, the host didn't greet me. Just stared. So I said "table for one please" and she shoved a menu toward me like wtf. What you mad at me for? I just walked in here!? lol anyway The food is amazing so I'll give ol' girl a pass. The vegan pho is the best I've had. I love the addition of vegan meats but I will say, the "ham" was a bit too realistic for me so I was low-key disgusted and took it out. I. Throughly enjoyed the beef and tofu tho. It was very filling. The broth was aromatic, sweet, and fragrant. So delicious on a cold day! My only complaint was that the noodles were thicker than what I'm used to. The bbq pork spring rolls are 10/10 recommend. There's something crunchy on the inside and paired with the meatiness of the pork and fresh herbs, it makes for an interesting textural experience. I've also tried the spicy soup and again, delicious. It had some lemongrass notes in it so it was a little tangy but still. 10/10 again! Green Lotus don't miss!

I don't normally go out for vegetarian/vegan food as I get to eat it at home occasionally. However, during Lent season we decided to stop my one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants. I got the Vegetarian Pho and I was blown away. The broth was full of flavor and there were all sorts of tofu including vegan ham, fried tofu and more. We also ordered the Vegetarian Green Curry. It came with a different type of eggplant which was on the crunchier side. The curry had lots of flavor and it also came with a lot of rice to enjoy it with!

A heavenly place for vegan and vegetarian. You won't feel deprived without meat. Start off assorted roll sampler, get a taste of all rolls with faux pork and tofu roll. The crispy oyster mushroom is a must try. They also have a variety of curry dishes available. The caramel used faux pork in a clay pot tasted like real meat which my meat-eater friends were surprised. You won't miss eating meat here. They are busy, so you need to flag their staff down for any service. Typical Asian mom and pop type of restaurant. They also offer online orders thru Grubhub, Ubereats and Doordash. So an alternative for that if you don't feel like waiting for a table there. The dining area is not big, max 50 diners. So it is not ideal for a large party or a family with small children. Food is delicious even non-vegetarian will enjoy,

Never in my life would I have imagined that I would be enjoying Vietnamese Vegan style dishes. But I did. And I'm actually happy I did. There's a whole difference in comparison for the fried rice. The inside was pretty modern. Nice decor, and pretty nice lighting for food pic taking. Service was a bit slow. I'm going to assume based on the amount of taste out orders they had. But I didn't get mad or upset. Just nature of the business. For those who "love" Din Tai Fung, bruh Green Lotus Rice is significantly better than there's by 1,000%. It's ridiculous. The avocado smoothie was phenomenal. Perfect sweetness level. Deep fried oyster mushrooms could use a bit more crunch. The vegan fish is super tangy. For me personally it was very acidic too, but I still enjoyed to an extent. The coconut sticky rice and mango... dude literally perfect end to this meal. Hoping to be back soon.

Green Lotus has a large variety of Vegan options. The first time I tried their food was at my friend's baby's first birthday party. I remember the crispy oyster mushrooms was a big hit, followed by the papaya salad. I did not realize Green Lotus had two locations and one of them was at the Grand Century Plaza (the busiest spot in SJ for food). The restaurant was hidden out of sight so I would have missed it if I did not pass by it. I ordered the same two items that I tried before... crispy oyster mushrooms, papaya salad, and the strawberry banana smoothie. The crispy oyster mushroom was good but it lacked seasoning this time. Surprisingly, it tasted better cold! The tamarind sauce they used was sweet with a mild tartness. I really enjoyed their papaya salad. The sauce they used reminded me of Chinese beef jerky when I ate it with their dried marinated tofu pieces. The strawberry banana smoothie was good. Tasted like ice-cream. Service was okay. It felt like I was ordering at a fast food chain because of the layout. When you walk inside, the first things you see would be the register and workers taking orders over the counter. There were also no customers dining at that time around 4pm on a Tuesday. Food took awhile to get but it was worth trying! Highly recommend Green Lotus for the Vegans.

Absolutely scrumptious. After a very busy holiday end of the year and coming back to NorCal for the start of the year, we wanted something nice and soothing. My SO got the duck noodle soup and I got the pho and we shared the spring rolls. Every bite was hearty and delicious. We get into vegan phases sometimes and this place really hit the spot.

Came here for my friend's bd. She love vegetarian food but for me not so such. This is my first time here and food was so good. The hot tea had such a good aroma, I think they put pandan in it. Definitely will come back again.

Food: 4 Tasty food, but a lot of the menu items that we want are no longer available (think one of the cooks that made those items went to Golden Bamboo - like the Vietnamese crepes/pancakes, grapefruit salad, and some of the appetizers). My fav: Green Lotus Crab Udon Spicy Noodle Soup Green Lotus Egg Roll Salted "fish" fried rice """Chicken"" & Mushroom Fried Rice" Combination fried rice Green Rolls Banana Flower Salad Green lotus salad Four seasons appetizers House Rice Noodle Soup "Eastern ""Duck"" Style Noodle Soup" Crispy Seasoning Oyster Mushrooms Pho Noodle Soup Mushroom soup Service: 2.5 Seriously understaffed. They are impatient in taking our order. They advise against certain drinks because it will take a long time to make.

First time here! The food and seasoning was really good. Crunchy tofu and great options if you're vegan/vegetarian. I've had better Thai tea. The music is instrumental piano/guitar so very calming vibes. Will come back, but I agree with other customers that there is no greeter. No one was there to greet me so I just took a seat until someone came.

Green lotus is a Vietnamese vegetarian/vegan resturant. My boyfriend is trying a non-meat diet so we came to try out Green Lotus and it definitely didn't disappoint. Everything was so delicious! It's casual inside. The service was also very fast. We got the N2 Bun Bo Hue and R5 Bo Luc Lac. Both were flavorful and delicious. The BBH was the perfect amount of spice and the BLL had just enough sauce. I also got the sugar cane juice and it was a bit too sour for myPortions were ok. Prices were decent as well. We will be back!

This is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in San Jose, and it's my go-to spot whenever I'm visiting home! Healthy food, amazing flavors, and lovely Viet cuisine all wrapped in one. Everything about this place is amazing. My favorite order here is the Bún Huế, their vegan version of bún bò huế. I've tried many different vegan versions of this dish, but none have nailed it like Green Lotus has. There's lots of different "meats" and tofu in it, with my favorite being the vegan version of chả lụa (Vietnamese ham). The flavor is spot on, with the same spice and lemongrass aroma that you get from the regular dish, but this one leaves you feeling much lighter (but still full!). The flavor is seriously spot on. Their spring rolls are also amazing, I love the nem nướng (bbq "pork") one the most. The taste and texture are the same as regular nem, but I feel good eating it knowing it's way healthier! Service is also nice here, they're a little understaffed but I've never had a complaint! They're quick to take your order so that the food can come out for you quickly. This place gets packed around lunch time and dinner time! So plan accordingly! Overall, super worth the price (most of the entrees are only $14.50, they'd be closer to $20-$22 at other vegan spots) and always a great time eating here.

It gets a little busy and parking is limited. However the food is really good! Service is alright.

ORDER EVERYTHING ON THIS MENU lol but really, everything is so delicious here! im a sucker for vietnamese vegetarian food. i've taken my family here who's not vegetarian at all, and they loved it! my tried and true has got to be the banana flower salad. all the soups and salads are probably my go to because it's not common to have these kinds of flavors and at the same time vegetarian pricing is very fair, service is attentive, parking lot is a bit small- but so is the location near stevens creek.

Green Lotus has many yummy vegetarian options. The parking lot is small - located in the smaller plaza right before Century Mall, next to Tasty Pot. *Crispy seasoned oyster mushroom was really tasty, not greasy, but somewhat over-battered. *Eastern duck style noodle soup - great broth, lots of veggies, and perfectly chewy egg noodles. *Crispy chow mein - definitely must eat this family style. *Mushroom and chicken fried rice - tasty! Not too salty. Overall, everything was solid and portions are large enough to share. I would come again to try other dishes

I'm not vegan or vegetarian but always enjoy this place! Great for sharing family style with groups as the portions tend to be large. Parking lot is a bit small but generally can find parking. They started serving sugar cane juice which I'll have to get next time! Green lotus egg rolls are always popular among friends I bring here. Wrap the rolls in the lettuce and do into the sauce. Lotus salad is unique. On the sour refreshing side of things. Shaking "beef" dish is among my favorites. The oyster mushroom appetizer came with a LOT of mushrooms and definitely good for sharing. Don't care much for the yellow curry or the soups too much but love trying all the other dishes! Pleasantly surprised my almond milk tea was good. Not the most amazing but for a restaurant it was nice! Better than some boba shops.

Definitely a good tip to have an idea of what you want to eat so you can just order right away right when you get seated. Also, there will be a price increase starting in August 18 (photo included, but does not let us know the year) I'm assuming it is during 2022. We ordered the banh canh, salted fish fried rice and also the bun mam. The banh came was a bit salty the day we came but my mother says it's not usually that salty though. For the salted fish fried rice, it wasn't as salty as I thought it would be but mainly it is because it is vegetarian. I do recommend you may need some soy sauce on the side. Lastly, the bun mam tasted okay but it's something I would not fully suggest. I do like how they add a lot of different toppings with it comes with the bun nam.

If I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars I definitely would!!! Have eaten here over 5 times and all of the dishes have been amazing. If you want to get your veggies in, while eating amazing food come here instead of the other restaurants on story rd

I come here with my vegetarian friend whenever we're both in San Jose, and it has become a bit of a comfort place for me. The service is decent and there's a lot of indoor seating (though no outdoor seating) and the food is good. All three times we would get the sizzling dish with the macaroni and the fake beef or the sizzling dish with the macaroni and the fake meat. Although the beef doesn't fully taste like beef, it was still pretty good. The food has a nice, savory flavor and the fake meat has a nice flavor to it that tastes like meat. My friend also had one of the rice dishes, which was bigger than we expected (far more than the sizzling dishes we got) and probably requires two people to finish or else you'll have to take it to-go.

Delicious food and very good service. Loved the fried rice and mango salad. The chicken with bell peppers and onions in ginger sauce was my favorite

contrary to the high reviews I didn't think it gets 5 stars. Almost everything lacked flavor. We got the green lotus egg roll which was probably the best recommendation from the Yelp reviews! It was super crunchy and I never had an egg roll that was that crunchy with so many flavors! We also got the spicy noodle soup- and it was spicy, but flavor wise, it didn't hit for me and the fake meat inside wasn't very appetizing either. It was also not very hot. We got a clay pot fish and it was odd and presentation wise looked a lot different than what we expected! It looked like eggplants? But it was mushy and fake meat. Lastly we got the chicken and mushroom rice which was surprisingly pretty good! The rice they used was more so for sweet rice desserts which was a nice surprise. The flavors were good and it paired well with fish sauce. Overall, so so vegan food, it was also stuffy inside like many reviews said.

Happened to host close family for a Vietnamese themed dinner on Christmas eve and were left impressed with what Green Lotus has to offer.We called them up and it took a bit to get the entire order placed attributing to the number of items and the amount of inquiry/questions that we had while doing the needful. We ended up ordering (as you would see from the pictures) an array of spring roles, eggplant dish, noodle salads, milk tea and a few more. I drove in to pick up the order and when i reached there they were waiting for me to arrive so that they could as well at that time prepare the milk tea fresh and not something that was prepared and kept for a while. While we had paid for this on the call , we forgot to take care of the tip and the folks there didn't bother to mention that as well. I made sure to do another transaction just so that we could address that then and there :). Very courteous folks who definitely care a ton about their customers. Each and every item was tried and eventually finished leaving us with nothing but empty boxes at the conclusion of the dinner :) . Yummy, precisely done and a very unique flavor that was just too good. It was an overload of Vietnamese food for quite some time and hopefully we can make a trip down there soon.

Wonderful meal to-go ordered to celebrate my Dads birthday! Ordered the combination roll appetizer, the tofu spring rolls, papaya salad, soft chow fun, and combination stir fried vegetable. I would say my favorite dishes were the appetizers. The papaya salad was to die for, as were the spring rolls! The dishes served here are creative, flavorful, and very tasty. I love the variety of mock meats that they offer. I was very impressed by the seasonings. I can't wait to come back!

Note: this place has two locations- 1) Story Road; 2) Business Cir Be sure you're ordering from the right one when ordering online (don't be like me!) I've been to this place two times and each time they were awesome! The workers here are super helpful and kind. Not to mention, the veg food is AMAZING! We ordered from Green Lotus today after we were unable to from Golden Bamboo. Thankfully their menus are nearly identical. I'm told the owners might be related? Either way, we're thankful for this place. For today's momma's bday feast, we ordered: (note: actual menu names might be slightly different. this was copied over from my Golden Bamboo list and partially updated because I'm lazy!) 1. Banana Blossom Salad **** 2. Crispy seasoned oyster mushrooms ***** 3. BBQ pork spring rolls ***** 4. Autumn rolls ***** 5. lemongrass crispy fish ***** 6. Salted fish fried rice ***** 7. caramelized tofu mushroom clay pot **** 8. Grilled shrimp on sugar cane *** 9. broccoli beef **** Everything on this list (except for the grilled shrimp on sugar cane) are items we've ordered from Golden Bamboo which happen to also be available at Green Lotus. These are tried and true favorites of friends and family over the years. We added the Grilled shrimp on sugar cane which was interesting. Think of the shrimp as a shrimp paste pressed on to sugar cane. They look almost like drum sticks. The "shrimp" didn't have much flavor but tbh I don't even remember what real shrimp tastes like anyway. Once doused in sauce, it was pretty yummy. Gnawing on hot sugar cane was a nice treat too. I'm not sure we'd order that again but it's definitely worth a try! If I were to boil this list down for one person, I'd pick the Banana Blossom Salad and the Salted Fish Fried Rice. These are such favorites of mine as well as my family. The salad is super light and refreshing, loaded with all kind of fresh and crunchy ingredients. The restaurant gives an interesting strawberry dressing with a hint of horseradish(??) I ended up using the sauce that was provided for the grilled shrimp. I think it's a vega shrimp vinegar dressing of sorts? The tang went much better imo with the fresh ingredients. The Salted Fish Fried Rice just packs so much flavor and is super addicting. We ALWAYS order this dish. My friend who uses our Door Dash account also ALWAYS orders this dish. It's a must order. Just do it and be delighted. We always over order so we can enjoy leftovers for the next two to three days. It's that good! I just wish this location also offered mango sticky rice. Oh well, we can't win them all! P.S. For those Mint and Basil lovers, Green Lotus also offers their version of the spring roll sampler. We look forward to ordering that for a larger party later this month. We're stoked to have found a replacement after the Milpitas M&B closed. Hope this helps!

Hands down one of the best vegan/vegetarian in the area: the flavor, consistency of the food, food portions, light of the place, and friendly staff. Take your time and go early or don't go hungry because this place is famous for good reasons, and unfortunately, for us, it is a small restaurant, so most likely you will expect 25 min to be seating, but the wait is worth it. Last Saturday, I enjoyed: - Green Lotus Rolls Sample (spring roll, BBQ pork roll, tofu and veggie roll, jicama roll, egg roll, and house egg roll served with three different dipping sauces). - Caramelized Roasted Pork in Clay Pot. - Cane juice Every single roll was tasty, and the dipping sauces elevated the flavors. The caramelized "Roasted Pork" chef kisses. I'm still thinking about the flavors!

The food here was so so good. We demolished everything. All the food we ordered was exceptional. The staff is very friendly here as well. The Thai tea was good with the food we got as well.

I think Green lotus takes the cake for best vegan food in San Jose, and I'm almost certain that it's not close for east side. I've never had a bad experience here in my ~5 years of visiting on and off. My favorite appetizers are the fried oysters and BBQ spring rolls. All of the main dishes have been solid - I'm especially a big fan of the Pho Chay and Bo Luc Lac. This is my favorite place to take people who are hesitant about plant-based meals, or whose only experience has been Veggie Grill/crappy Soyrizo from the grocery store. My only problem with G Lo is that they close much earlier than most other vegan places in the area, so I've often had to settle for less. Last thing to note: G Lo is about as ESSJ as you can get in terms of location. I've been fortunate enough to never have had a problem with it, but I can imagine it feeling unsafe for other folks. Bring a friend!

Amazing service, super helpful waiters, great vegan food. Very reasonable prices. You HAVE to get the fried oyster mushroom appetizer when you come here. So so so good. One of my favorite vegan spots.

In the same plaza as tasty pot in the corner. Be aware if you drive past it, you will have a lot of traffic to deal with coming back. It's in a very crowded, high traffic area. However, the plaza itself has enough parking. This is a vegetarian restaurant, so the meat you see on the menu is not real meat. Customer service is definitely inattentive and slow. They were all kids/young adults, looked like they were there for a summer job or helping out the family run the restaurant. Especially the girl looked very unhappy to be there, emotionless, not smiling, robotic. The guys kinda seemed clueless. Lotus salad - 8/10. I liked the crunchy texture of the lotus, but they were pretty salty as it was pickled. I also thought there was a bunch of fibers in my food, but it looked like the lotus was shredding "strings". Bun rieu - 5/10. Didn't taste like bun rieu. It tasted like the Korean soybean paste stew (daenjang jigae).

I asked for a meal that is not spicy. They suggested the "fish" meal. I came home, tried eating it and it is the most spiciest food with peppers included. They probably got my order wrong. I tried calling but they don't pick up the phone. They rely on people ordering online. I previously had a stir fry vegetable rice and all I got was rice (at a hefty price). Also, they do not want to alter anything: I asked for a Thai tea without Ice and they said it has to have ice in it. That is because they want you to pay for ice with little tea. They also don't want to make even a slight change to their meals such as making it less spicy.