China Lotus Chinese Restaurant

This was our first time trying this restaurant as it is hidden behind a bank and you could hardly see it. So we looked it up and read the story behind the place. Great story. Read it on the menu or website.Service was outstanding.We ordered our drinks which were a beer served with a frosted mug and a glass of plum wine. Then our appetizers of the barbecue pork, crab meat delight, and a bowl of egg flower soup. All of them came out hot and fresh and were so tender.I must mention that everything is made to order army the time you order it and everything is fresh.Our entrees were the Triple Dragon, Sesame Chicken and beef fried rice. Everything was outstanding, full of flavor and again was made to order fresh.Desert was the pineapple rim tim. This was not bad, could have been better and the cheesecake was fluffy and creamy. This place packed up for dinner pretty fast. A must try place.

Over the years it has remained one of my favorites. But I regret to say, it's slipping.I left many 5 star reviews in the past. It's a strong 3 this time. China Lotus - I love you - but there are places in the area that are now better competitors. If you don't watch it, you will be overtaken. I will be back here again, but honestly will be choosing a different place next time.

Fantastic Big Boss lo mein, great wonton soup, and excellent fried rice!Order is always ready at the time given, which is a big plus for any business.

Food is great, service is great, and great ambience. I love the egg rolls, wonton soup, tong chow chicken and shrimp.

Best Chinese food on Northshore, in my opinion. We have been eating here for over 7 years, and the food has always remained consistent. Best dumplings, take a little time but are worth it. Easy parking, great service, clean restaurant.

The employees purposely take the phone off the hook so they don't have to take call in orders! They admitted this when I went there after trying to call in an order for over an hour then had to wait 45 min once I got there! Never again. They did not see any problem with it and it's still going on a year later! Can they really afford to lose all that take out business?? We won't be back. Lazy employees who should be fired!!

Beautiful atmosphere, great servers and service. Food was excellent but not "traditional Chinese" that I'm used too. Also very pricey for not a lot of food. Overall a wonderful place and would go back again if I was in the area.

Stopped by for quick lunch. Take out was ready under 10 min. receptionist was very good at recommending something for me to eat since I was diabetic. What was her recommendation and was very satisfied.

Food was delicious. Only complaint I had was I ordered sesame chicken and it had no sesame seeds in it. The dish itself was good. Wonton soup was delicious. Service was excellent. We had a party of 10 and waitress handled it very well.

Spent $160 on a to-go order and kiddos are now eating peanut butter sandwiches. Food was uneatable.Did not receive Hot and Spicy chicken. Boneless fried chicken was covered with brown sauce which made it soggy and no veggies. Mandarin chicken had absolutely no flavor. Chicken taste like it was boiled in water with no seasoning. Sweet and sour chicken had an odd taste. Chicken fried rice had two chunks of flavorless chicken on top of rice and rice was crunchy. No pork in pork fried rice.I hadn't been to China Lotus in awhile and I am embarrassed I asked my family to order tonight. I have pics but do not see how to upload to this review.I like to support small businesses but I will not return.I DO NOT recommend this restaurant!!!