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(510) 893-0383
1301 Franklin St
Oakland,
CA
94612
37.8034
-122.2704
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Downtown Oakland
Price:
$
Golden Lotus Vegetarian Rest
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Golden Lotus Vegetarian Rest
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This homey restaurant offers a variety of dishes that skillfully utilizes soy protein, wheat gluten, vegetables and nuts to mimic the meaty tastes and textures of regular Vietnamese and Chinese favorites. The fried fish in tomato sauce is properly flaky and covered in a spicy red-chili and raw cilantro sauce. Another hot number is the pineapple salmon, bathed in a zesty sweet-and-sour sauce. Also try the vermicelli with chewy roast pork and the tangy tamarind beef.
01/30/09
Poor Service
by shallysharma at Citysearch
Me and my boyfriend have been to Golden Lotus about 4 times. The food is okay but the service is sooooooooo poor that it spoils your mood to enjoy the food and its expensive. One meal can easily cost u over $30.00 . It is also loud, and not peacful to enjoy your meal.
07/08/08
Nothing special
by JDandHL at Citysearch
The food has been okay but not great. The last time I went in I found a long black hair in my entree and was so grossed out that I completely lost my appetite. I'm not sure I'll ever go back.
- Pros: all vegetarian menu
- Cons: lack of cleanliness in kitchen
02/15/08
Excellent Vegetarian Food - Wonderful Staff
by Miltonhare at Citysearch
Golden Lotus at Franklin and 13th St. in Oakland is an excellent restaurant with a friendly staff committed to vegan principles. I have eaten at the Golden Lotus over 50 times and have introduced many returning customers. The food is very tasty, always fresh. There is a culinary artistry here that you often don't experience in vegetarian restaurants. The sauces are very tasty. I personally like No. 61, sauted string beans and tofu in a wonderful garlic sauce. The restaurant is open until 9:00 PM so it's good for lunch or dinner. There is inexpensive parking at the Merchant's Garage directly across the street, accessible on the Webster Street side of its square block.
- Pros: Very tasty food, friendly service
The Details on Golden Lotus Vegetarian Rest
When to Go:
If your dining plans are flexible, avoid the after-work rush and have dinner after 8pm, when the crowds die down.
Know Before You Go:
Dishes marked "spicy" may not be appropriate for meeker palates. Ask your server about the heat of an item before you order it.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
