Lotus Chinese Restaurant

More like 4.5 stars than 5, but I feel their average is low. For historical reasons, Denver isn't really known for its Chinese food, and if you've ever lived anywhere else you probably miss Chinese food quite a bit. The food here certainly fits the bill in many ways and my review reflects that. Their fried rice has flavor, their hot and sour soup has a wonderful sour flavor, and their pork egg rolls are really unique. I also love that they make the distinction between spring rolls and egg rolls. They are not the same thing, and many of the reviews are actually speaking about the spring rolls. These eggs rolls are large, filled with cabbage, have the bubbly fried wrapping, and tend to be of the typt that people want when moved here from somewhere else in the states. The sesame chicken here is the puffy breaded variety, and it's very well done. The garlic chicken is very similar to a katsu, and I would recommend getting the double sauce option. Bottom line is, that this place is 25 minutes from my house and I'd drive twice that distance just to have the egg rolls and hot and source soup again.

Our first time ordering take out and WOW what a Fantastic meal! SO looking forward to our next visit. 45 years of eating Asian cuisine occasionally, and this place is worth the visit for their EGG ROLLS alone. The best Egg Roll I have ever eaten and I am a total Foodie. Huge plump full of filling. There is tiny bits of pork with just the right amount of umami sauce mixed with the finely cut cabbage, season perfectly. Nothing overpowering flavor wise, which makes experiencing the wrap and filling that much nicer. We had two orders of Egg Rolls ordered. This morning one of the 4 egg rolls was was left, which literally with one fried egg on the side, filled me up for Breakfast. One order of Egg Rolls (2 total) and maybe stealing two crab wontons from the bag of wontons is a whole meal for someone, they are that big and yummy. I think they should call them Egg Roll Bombs they are shaped like a roll. Mine were the size of a Pool Ball! My husband enjoyed the Shrimp LoMein and crab wontons. Especially the Lomein for the thicker udon sized noodles and cuts of veggies with the Shrimp which was perfectly cleaned. The wontons were above average size and crispy. I had the Happy Family, and upon request I was able to ask for it to be gravied in the White Sauce rather than the Plum sauce, to avoid the sugar. Cost wise, worth every penny! Their togo containers contained the leakage, and our food was ready quickly. Thank goodness we have a new place after losing our favorite spot during Covid.

Just tried this place tonight for the first time. I was very pleased with the food. I wish they delivered, but it was totally worth the trip. My kids don't normally care for Chinese food. But it's because of them that I'm posting this. They loved everything, then asked if we could go there again. So I'd like to say great job , very impressed!!

If you have some money and you want some really good Chinese food this is the spot it’s the best Chinese food in Thornton hands-down a little expensive but it’s worth it. I go here like once a month or twice a month depending on how I’m feeling about Chinese food and every time I go it never lets down. Plus the staff are pretty awesome. Never been rude to me once.

Nothing fancy, just a few tables and standing room only during busy hours. Order at the counter or call ahead. Everything is always fresh and tasty, it’s a little oily but that’s half the appeal. Huge portions (one combo is enough for 2. They have homemade cabbage egg rolls as big as a baseball, with all the standard dishes including one or two that are a little more authentic. Despite it being greasy and a pretty standard menu, the meat and veggies are always high quality and cooked to order. Kitchen staff can be a little gruff, but the order takers are always friendly. I’d highly recommend the garlic chicken for first timers, though everything else has been solid and I’ve eaten through the whole menu at this point.