tekuno

Blossoming Lotus in Portland, Oregon
Jan 21

I went to Blossoming Lotus after reading all of the reviews on here because I haven't really tried any of the vegan/vegetarian restaurants in town. It was rather busy when I arrived. They only serve lunch until 4, so be prepared to arrive before then if you want lunch, and then they start serving dinner at 5 (the hour in between, you can only buy things from the deli). My friend and I arrived at 3:45 and the staff was happy to still let us order off the lunch menu. I ordered the Lotus platter (I think that's what it's called) and the soup du jour ("hearty sea vegetable"). All of the items are a good, affordable price. The soup was very very tasty and flavorful, and it came with an order of quinoa which was simple but delicious. The environment is very relaxed, the staff were not arrogant or stuffy, and were genuinely helpful when helping me decide what appetizer to get. I felt full and healthy after my meal. The dishes are simple but they are not boring. I will definitely go back again.