What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Lotus specializes in Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring traditional dishes such as kashke bademjan, fesenjan, zereshk polo, and various kebabs.

Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?

The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, halal, mediterranean, paleo, dairy-free, and several health-focused plans like heart-healthy.

What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?

Customers value the restaurant as a dependable, budget-friendly choice for casual dining, praising its consistent quality and reasonable pricing.

Where is this restaurant located?

The provided information does not specify a physical address for Lotus, although the restaurant's website uses a Canadian domain.

What are this restaurant's hours of operation?

The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Lotus.

What is this restaurant's overall rating?

Lotus has an average rating of 3.0/5 and is noted for its reasonable pricing and consistent value.

What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?

Visitors can expect a budget-friendly, casual Persian dining experience featuring signature dishes like Chenjeh Kebab and Kashke Bademjan with consistent value.

Is this restaurant suitable for families?

This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering a casual dining experience with communal plates and a straightforward atmosphere.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

This budget-friendly ($) restaurant is celebrated for its reasonable pricing, consistent value, and reliable quality for a casual meal.

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout dishes include the signature salad, kashke bademjan, mirza-ghasemi, sosis bandari, and various kebabs like the chenjeh and soltani.

Lotus – Chinese

Lotus serves as a vibrant sanctuary where the rich, aromatic traditions of Persian cuisine come alive through a colorful array of silken dips and herb-flecked salads. Guests linger over communal plates of smoky mirza-ghasemi and savory kashke bademjan, finding a harmonious balance between cooling, shallot-infused yogurts and the bold, spicy kick of sosis bandari. The experience is one of soulful warmth and discovery, celebrating the sun-drenched flavors and hospitable spirit of the Middle East in every shared bite.

Mud Street West +19055611888 http://lotuscuisine.ca

Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Chinese

Price range: $

Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan, candida, macrobiotic

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its reasonable pricing and consistent value, guests highlight this spot as a dependable choice for a casual meal. Frequent diners appreciate the straightforward dining experience and often return for the reliable quality, noting that

Yogurt & Cucumber Dip - $4.99: Yogurt cucumber, mixed herbs, and bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
Yogurt & Eggplant Dip - $5.99: Yogurt eggplant garlic, mixed herbs, and bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
Persian Shirazi Salad - $5.99: Tomato, onion, cucumber, and mixed herbs grape juice. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Yogurt & Shallot Dip - $4.99: Yogurt shallot, mixed herbs, bread, yogurt, and eggplant dip. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
Marinated Olives Dip - $7.99: Iranian olives, walnuts, pomegranate paste, and mixed herbs. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan
Our Signature Salad - $5.99: Corn, carrots, cabbage, brown raisins, and homemade sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic

Starters

Kashke Bademjan - $9.99: Fried eggplants topped with whey cream and fried onions. Served with Persian bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Mirza-Ghasemi - $9.99: Eggplants, tomato paste, eggs, garlic, and spices. Served with Persian bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Traditional Plain Fries - $7.99: Potato, ketchup, pickled cucumber, and bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Sosis Bandari - $9.99: Sausage, onion, tomato, potato, and bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Special Wings - $9.99: Four pieces of breaded chicken wings, homemade sauce, and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Olovie Dish - $9.99: Chicken breast, pickled cucumber, green peas potato, carrot, mayo, egg, and bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Soups

Ash Reshte - $8.99: Persian Noodle Soup | Persian thick noodles, beans, fresh mint & parsley, whey cream, and onion. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Chicken Barley Soup - $9.99: Chicken breast, barley, tomato, carrots, and mixed herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic

Stew Plates

Fesenjan - $15.99: Ground Beef or Chicken Breast, pomegranate paste, walnut, saffron rice, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Clean-Eating
Okra Stew - $14.99: Beef, okra, onions, tomato, saffron rice, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
Baghali Ghatogh - $12.99: Lima bean, egg, garlic, saffron rice, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Gheimeh - $14.99: Beef, fries, tomato, fried eggplant, yellow split peas, saffron rice, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Celery Stew - $14.99: Beef, Iranian herbs, celery, onions, saffron rice, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Ghormeh - $14.99: Beef, Iranian herbs, red kidney beans, onions, saffron rice, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber

Main Courses

Lamb Shank - $21.99: Whole spring lamb shank, herbed saffron rice, lamb gravy soup, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Chicken Thigh (Zereshk Polo) - $15.99: Chicken thigh & back leg, saffron rice, barberries, chicken gravy soup, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Basa Fish - $18.99: Basa fish fillet, herbed saffron rice, yogurt dip, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Akbar Joojeh - $19.99: Cornish hen, saffron rice, pomegranate sauce, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Dizi - $17.99: Beef, beans, potato, tomato, onion, and lime & torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
Lotus Signature (Serving 3-4) - $54.99: Full Rack of Lamb Shoulder (Approx. 2kg), Lamb Gravy Soup, Saffron Rice, Barberries, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Kebab Plates

Koobideh Kebab - $14.99: Ground beef, ground lamb, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Chenjeh Kebab - $18.99: Beef tenderloin chunks, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
Sour Chicken Kebab - $17.99: Chicken breast chunks, saffron rice, grilled tomato, Salad or Torshi, chopped mint & parsley, and homemade sour marination. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Chicken Thigh Kebab - $14.99: Boneless or Bone in Chicken Thigh, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Joobideh Kebab - $14.99: Ground chicken, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Barg Kebab - $19.99: Beef tenderloin strips, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Sour Beef Kebab - $19.99: Beef tenderloin chunks, saffron rice, grilled tomato, Salad or Torshi, Chopped Mint & Parsley, and homemade sour marination. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Joojeh Kebab - $14.99: Boneless chicken breast, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
Soltani Kebab - $22.99: Koobideh skewer, barg skewer, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Vaziri Kebab - $18.99: Koobideh skewer, joojeh skewer, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Lamb Leg Kebab - $18.99: Lamb leg chunks, saffron rice grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Salmon Kebab - $19.99: Salmon fish, herbed saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Mix Kebab - $21.99: Koobideh skewer, chenjeh skewer, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Bakhtiari Kebab - $18.99: Beef tenderloin chunks, chicken boneless breast, saffron rice, grilled tomato, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Shishlik Kebab - $29.99: Lamb chops (4 Pieces), saffron rice, grilled tomato, yogurt dip, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Veggie Kebab - $11.99: Grilled bell pepper, grilled tomato, grilled eggplant, grilled mushroom, grilled broccoli, grilled onion, grilled corn, and Salad or Torshi. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida

Kebab Platters

Lotus Gold Platter - $85: 2 Skewers of koobideh, skewer of boneless chicken breast, skewer of bone in chicken thigh, skewer of shishlik, skewer of barg, saffron rice, and four grilled tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Lotus Platinum Platter - $65: 2 Skewers of koobideh, skewer of boneless chicken breast, skewer of bone in chicken thigh, skewer of bakhtiari, skewer of barg, saffron rice, and four grilled tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Beverages

Istak - $3: Non-alcoholic carbonated malt beverage (Various flavors)
Doogh (Cup) - $3: Yogurt based salty Persian beverage mixed with mint
Doogh (Jar) - $9: Yogurt based salty Persian beverage mixed with mint
Juice - $3.99: Natural fruit juice
Canned Pop - $1.99: Coke, Pepsi, Diet, Zero, 7 UP, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Orange Crush, Root Beer
Mojito - $2.99
Bottled Water - $1.5
Iced Tea - $2.5
Lemonade - $2.99
Saffron Sherbet - $3.99
Sour Cherry Sherbet - $3.99
Chia Seed Sherbet - $2.99
Sekanjabin Sherbet - $2.99
Teff Sherbet (Khakshir) - $2.99
Persian Black Tea Pot - $3.99
Green Tea Pot - $3.99
Cup of Turkish Coffee - $2.99
Herbal Tea (Cup) - $4.99: Flavors: Borage, Chamomile, Ginger, Hibiscus, Lavender, Mallow, Marjoram, Mint, Orange Blossom, Quince, Rose Flower
Herbal Tea (Pot) - $6.99: Flavors: Borage, Chamomile, Ginger, Hibiscus, Lavender, Mallow, Marjoram, Mint, Orange Blossom, Quince, Rose Flower

Add-ons

Grilled Tomato - $0.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
Saffron Rice Plate - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic

Frequently Asked Questions about Lotus

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?: Lotus specializes in Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring traditional dishes such as kashke bademjan, fesenjan, zereshk polo, and various kebabs.
Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?: The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, halal, mediterranean, paleo, dairy-free, and several health-focused plans like heart-healthy.
What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?: Customers value the restaurant as a dependable, budget-friendly choice for casual dining, praising its consistent quality and reasonable pricing.
Where is this restaurant located?: The provided information does not specify a physical address for Lotus, although the restaurant's website uses a Canadian domain.
What are this restaurant's hours of operation?: The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Lotus.
What is this restaurant's overall rating?: Lotus has an average rating of 3.0/5 and is noted for its reasonable pricing and consistent value.
What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?: Visitors can expect a budget-friendly, casual Persian dining experience featuring signature dishes like Chenjeh Kebab and Kashke Bademjan with consistent value.
Is this restaurant suitable for families?: This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering a casual dining experience with communal plates and a straightforward atmosphere.
Is this restaurant good value for money?: This budget-friendly ($) restaurant is celebrated for its reasonable pricing, consistent value, and reliable quality for a casual meal.
What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout dishes include the signature salad, kashke bademjan, mirza-ghasemi, sosis bandari, and various kebabs like the chenjeh and soltani.