Suraj Sampath

This place was fantastic. Pricing was incredibly reasonable and the food was fresh and delicious. I'm always skeptical of vegeterian spots because a lot of times they will substitute it with really processed food or it's oily. In this case it was neither. Highly recommend going here. Staff was super friendly as well.

D J

The food here is AMAZING! All of the 6 dishes we ordered were excellent. I was not happy when someone said, "let's go to Golden Lotus, its all vegan." I was not happy, but after my 1st mouthful, I was hooked, every dish was delightful in taste, presentation, and price. I'm telling you now, vegan or not, you will love the food here. They need more than 5 stars 🌟 🤩. Don't miss out on this gem in Oakland.

May Huang

Great spot for vegan dishes that are both creative and delicious! The sweet and sour “chicken” was a highlight and the “fish” was a pleasant surprise. Only thing to note is some menus don’t display all pricing, but everything is within a reasonable 10-20 range. Would come again!

Yograj Karki

From our personal experiences, most vegan restaurants have had very friendly and kind people working in there as compared to non-vegan restaurants. This place wasn’t one of those places. Food was excellent but customer service has a lot of room for improvement. Staffs seem they don’t like working there and hate when a customer walks in. Especially a woman who has a masculine voice, she probably had a bad day or something, she was annoyed for no reason. Others were welcoming and seem trying at a bare minimum. I would not go to the restaurant again but would definitely get the DoorDash delivery from there.

makaveli

the older lady is extremely rude. we were looking at the menu and told her we needed more time to order. and as she was walking away she said “oh my god. what are you reading? a bible?”. shes rude every time we come in, no manners and always slamming stuff on the table. dont get a job in customer service if you have an attitude 24/7. the food still slaps though but shes a rude horrible person. we will be going back though because the food is amazing. the younger lady is very nice!

Sue Flay

Golden Lotus is good but not great. Staff are nice and the restaurant is quiet and nice. Maybe a good place for a first date… anyone 👀?? But the food isn’t always great. The pho is pretty good, royal fried rice not so good (almost no tofu), fried potsticker good, spicy gourmet chicken too greasy. Food is fairly cheap 💸 and good portion sizes! Would probably return, but it’s not a “must go”. I recommend leaning into the vegan nature of the restaurant and getting fake meat or tofu-forward dishes.

Chicago Explorer

Ordered House Rice Claypot, which was recommended by waiter--who was kind. Excellent dish. The only downside was menus provided weren't legible. Some words no longer showed. Recommend looking up menu online. It also wasn't clear what type of protein is used in every dish. Also, manager wasn't warm.

Comfy Chris

In the culinary experience of this restaurant, I savored a delightful clay pot fried rice and noodle dish—an exquisite mix of flavors that danced upon my takeout palate. The man at the front, exuding warmth and friendliness, set the stage for a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Amidst the vibrant ambiance, each bite told a tale of culinary mastery and shared fellowship. In this sanctuary of taste and camaraderie, every detail resonated with the essence of hospitality and satisfaction.

+2

Cinde Salazar

Was here twice for lunch, both on the weekends. I'm not a vegan, but loved this place! The staff were very welcoming, and service was great on both occasions. Also, I found the pricing to be very reasonable for the flavors and amount of food! On our first visit, my vegetarian GF introduced me to this place, and we ordered the Mushu Mushu Wrap, Crispy Chow Mein, Spicy Ginger Soy Perfection and a protein rice place with egg cake (can't remember the name). Everything was absolutley delicious and so flavorable. We had lots of leftovers too! The only thing I wasn't feeling was the Spicy Ginger Soy Perfection because the protein had a sweet like glaze which reminded me of "sweet & sour", and I'm not a fan of that flavor. However, one of the staff was having his lunch, stopped by and and said to try his version of his no glaze, and I love it! That was so sweet of him to offer. On my second visit, I took another GF, and we ordered again the Mushu Mushu Wrap, Crispy Chow Mein, but also the Curry Vegetable and Queen (Carmelized Chicken). Unfortunately, the Crispy Chow Mein didn't deliver like it did the first time. It was too crunchy and the sauce lacked flavor. However, the Curry Veggies was super delicious and we used the sauce as a dip for the Mushu Mush Wraps! The Queen was equally good, and we both loved that too! My GF also ordered the Spicy Mongolian Delight to go for her husband, and he loved it too! I've had vegan food before, but not often. This was such a great re-intro and experience, that I am now exploring other vegan restaurants. (One suggestion to the restaurant, please please please replace or clean your menus.)

Jeanne Trang

growing up my grandma, mom, uncle, and i would walk all the way from Chinatown to here for lunch. it's been over 10+ years since ive order from here. walking into the restaurant was definitely a nostalgic experience. I'm not sure if this spot is still the same owners from when i went as a child but for the most part (with the interior design, menu options, and location) it's pretty similar. mango sticky rice ($8) spicy noodle soup ($15) fried potstickers ($8) i appreciate how they take a lot of staple Vietnamese dishes usually structured from meat-based to veggie based. i personally tried the spicy noodle (which is similar to bun bo hue) -- the soup base is super bomb and they also used the bun bo hue noodles. perfect for the cold days like now. as for the fried potstickers they were pretty bomb and had great flavor and texture but not something i'd regularly order as opposed to my spicy noodle soup and mango sticky rice. and something id highly recommend if you stop by. the last item i ordered was the mango and sticky rice. usually, I'm pretty picky when it comes to desserts as I don't enjoy them being too sweet. which is why their mango and sticky rice is perfect as the sweetness of the mango paired with the slightly sweetened sticky rice. tips: - perfect for vegetarians and vegans but also great for those who are interested in trying delicious vegetarian and vegan options - street parking available - walking distance to oakland chinatown, telegraph, broadway area/lake merrittt - family and kid-friendly - available for dine-in and take out

+2

Jags Krishnamurthy

I was in Oakland for a show and this was perfectly close to the show and I was blown away by the tasty food they served. There were not many people at the restaurant and there were too many takeout orders that the kitchen was busy. The pot stickers and the sauce were delicious as well as their vietnamese soup. More things to try from the menu and definitely a favorite spot for me.

This place is a joke. I first tried it like 7 years ago and it’s just gotten more expensive and the quality of the food is absurd. I ordered curry vermicelli soup on Uber Eats tonight, advertised as coming with rice noodles, tofu, potatoes and it had 4, pieces of tofu and not a single vegetable.