Lotus Café - Silver Spring

Got the vegetarian pho, which was really bland. Like, raw veggies in hot water. But there’s an extensive vegetarian menu, so I’ll give it a second chance and tr... read more Got the vegetarian pho, which was really bland. Like, raw veggies in hot water. But there’s an extensive vegetarian menu, so I’ll give it a second chance and try something else next time.

I love this place, but my husband does not. Their summer rolls and veggie pho are to die for!! But my husband's calamari was very greasy (and very small portion... read more I love this place, but my husband does not. Their summer rolls and veggie pho are to die for!! But my husband's calamari was very greasy (and very small portion for the price), and he did not like the tamarind seafood dish at all. He does obsess over their calamari dipping sauce, though. The calamari used to be so much better--bigger portions and less greasy. Not sure why they changed it. Please note that in these photos we had already eaten one of the summer roll

The food was tasty, but the sauce was quite salty, particularly for those with high blood pressure. I reached out to them and hope they have resolved this conce... read more The food was tasty, but the sauce was quite salty, particularly for those with high blood pressure. I reached out to them and hope they have resolved this concern.

DO NOT GO HERE. The waiters are very rude. It is a couple who run the business and they barely know any english. My friend ordered alcohol and they kept asking... read more DO NOT GO HERE. The waiters are very rude. It is a couple who run the business and they barely know any english. My friend ordered alcohol and they kept asking him for his ID even though he is 22 and showed a state ID. The first time she took his IDinside and came back a minute later. We had the veg spring rolls which were okay and left.

The customer service here is the worst I've ever experienced! They consistently get my takeout order wrong and refuse to fix their mistakes. The only way to get... read more The customer service here is the worst I've ever experienced! They consistently get my takeout order wrong and refuse to fix their mistakes. The only way to get a refund is to bring the food back to them, which is incredibly frustrating. Their phone staff is rude and even hangs up on you repeatedly. Honestly, it’s just not worth the hassle to dine here when there are plenty of other Vietnamese restaurants nearby.