Vienna, VA 22180
Tel: (703) 255-9888
Tel: (703) 255-9888
In a strip mall on Vienna's main drag, Lotus Garden has been a great addition to the local dining scene over the last 3 years. We came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and the place was packed - good thing we made reservations!
Both service and food were very good. Decor is simple and clean, with dim lighting, making for a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The restaurant is small, so with a full house, the noise level can be on the loud side.
The house specialty is its hand pulled noodles, and they are worth the visit. The hand pulled noodles are featured in a variety of about 25 soups in a separate menu section. The most fun is getting a front row seat to the kitchen window, where you can watch the noodles being rolled, stretched and cut, which happens about every 20-30 minutes.
In between the noodle pulling action, you can watch the entire kitchen staff at work with occasional fire flares and the general hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen. This built-in entertainment can certainly be the focus of the dining experience at Lotus Garden.
The food we ordered, pictured below, definitely fell on the mild side, and was all delicious. Juicy and plentiful portions, a great variety on the menu, and helpful staff... in short, there were no disappointments. We would return in a heartbeat.
Hand pulled noodles with roasted pork
Hand pulled noodles with roasted duck
Sauteed vegetables in garlic sauce
Shredded chicken with pan fried noodles
Szechuan chicken
A show of hand pulled and sliced noodles for an audience of diners
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