Comments on: Dining: Lotus Cafe

By: Ave

Ave — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:52:58 +0000

We went to the Lotus Cafe Friday evening and sat outside on the patio — nice except for the deafening passage of the MARC and Metro trains as rush hour rushed by. Yes, they have beer and wine, but the waiter had to ask if Chardonnay was white or red and we had to point to the Fischer on the menu because he repeatedly didn’t understand what we’d said. But he gave great suggestions of what to order — the curry chicken, the whole fish, the Vietnamese crepe. The service was good, the food was great value and the patio atmosphere was (almost) perfect for an after-work rendezvous.

By: Bev

Bev — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:17:35 +0000

I was a huge fan of My Le until its decline, so was thrilled to see a new Vietnamese restaurant in its place. The new decor is gorgeous, and the patio is divine. The menu has even more vegetarian options than before and I was able to order the same tofu curry that was my usual dish at My Le. The prices are just as reasonable and the service was outstanding. And they are serving beer and wine. I highly recommend it!

By: nosestuckinabook

nosestuckinabook — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:33:05 +0000

Went on Friday evening and really enjoyed it. The vermicelli salad with chicken, as reviewed, and the sesame-orange chicken are highly recommended. Big ups for the outdoor patio: even with the Metro/MARC trains rolling by, it’s a nice little scene.

By: Thayer Avenue

Thayer Avenue — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:17:49 +0000

“Former Colonial Overlords” would be a *great* band name.

By: SoCo Blogboy

SoCo Blogboy — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:49:54 +0000

Lotus Cafe is selling beer and wine – just no liquor yet. If you go, do me a favor and ask if they can start stocking Fischer (the French Amber Ale)? They used to sell this when it was My-Le. Or is it not appropriate for them to sell a beer made by their former colonial overlords?

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:57:41 +0000

I am so psyched to read a good review of Lotus – that place is just around the corner from me! I’ve been craving Vietnamese and the place on Ellsworth just didn’t look appealing…

By: Jennifer Deseo

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:49:45 +0000

Thanks for your question, Sockhop. Lotus Cafe does have a bar, but I’m not entirely sure if they’re serving booze just yet. (Montgomery County is notoriously slow with the liquor licenses.) Your best bet is to phone ahead: (301) 588-8888.

If Lotus is still dry, you can always hit Jackie’s restaurant (8043 Georgia Ave) right next door for a pre-pho beverage — they definitely have the taps running. Get sauced at Jackie’s, then stagger into Lotus for a late dinner — the pho flows until 1:00 a.m. on weekends.

By: sockhop

sockhop — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:04:22 +0000

This place have a liquor license? I’m all set to go, but I need to know this first. Don’t want to get there and find out I can’t get a beer.

By: Keeshi

Keeshi — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:31:48 +0000

Looks yummy! Can’t wait to try it out :) I need an alternative to the Pho on Ellsworth.