Lotus Thai Restaurant
A popular Thai restaurant in Taupo, known for authentic flavors, friendly service, and accommodating staff, making it a local favorite.
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Lotus Thai Restaurant
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A popular Thai restaurant in Taupo, known for authentic flavors, friendly service, and accommodating staff, making it a local favorite.
Spice Level Caution
Opt for 'mild' spice if you're not accustomed to heat; even 'medium' can be quite spicy.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to ensure quicker service and avoid potential long waits.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Thai
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Thai Flavors
Experience genuine Thai cuisine, praised for its authentic taste and balanced spices, making diners feel like they're tasting food from home.
Pad Thai Perfection
The Pad Thai is a standout dish, with options for various meats or tofu. It's noted for being moist and flavorful, a true crowd-pleaser.
Accommodating Special Occasions
Celebrate birthdays and special moments with ease, as the restaurant allows guests to bring their own cake with no extra fee.
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Spice Level Caution
Opt for 'mild' spice if you're not accustomed to heat; even 'medium' can be quite spicy.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to ensure quicker service and avoid potential long waits.
Birthday Cake Welcome
Bring your own cake for celebrations; there's no extra fee, and they'll even help serve it.
Check Your Bill
Review your receipt carefully for accuracy, as some diners have reported discrepancies.
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Spice Level Caution
Opt for 'mild' spice if you're not accustomed to heat; even 'medium' can be quite spicy.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to ensure quicker service and avoid potential long waits.
Birthday Cake Welcome
Bring your own cake for celebrations; there's no extra fee, and they'll even help serve it.
Check Your Bill
Review your receipt carefully for accuracy, as some diners have reported discrepancies.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Lotus Thai Restaurant is celebrated for its authentic and delicious Thai cuisine, with many dishes like Pad Thai and crispy pork curry receiving high praise. The staff are generally noted as attentive and friendly, contributing to a positive dining experience. However, some reviews mention concerns about pricing and accuracy of bills, as well as occasional service lapses during busy periods.
"Very nice and clean restaurant! Waitstaff are very attentive and kind! I can’t remember the name of my meal but I enjoyed it very much!. The pork was tender and sweet but mild… I thought it was medium level spicy as mentioned on the menu. My group all got the Pad Thai with different meats and you can opt for tofu pad Thai if you’re vegetarian."
Magz
"Entered what looked like the only busy restaurant in town while looking for a place to eat. This place did not disappoint, run by 2 ladies who ensured we had a wholesome experience.
We had the pork dimsums and money bags for appetizers. For Mains we had Seafood garlic and pepper and Crispy pork curry paste.
Be careful with the spice levels, having an Indian palette, we chose medium level spice which was just perfect. If you can't tolerate spicy food, I would suggest to go 'mild'. All in all a very good experience. Good food and great service !!"
Myrone Fernandes
"Great Thai restaurant in Taupo. Lovely staff, they were recommending their famous dishes and they were really pleasant to speak to. As a Thai myself, the food here tastes like home! The lemon grass chilli steamed fish and seafood thickened tom yum soup are a must try!"
Tan Napisara
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they are very accommodating for special occasions, even allowing guests to bring a cake without a fee.
Spice levels can vary. It's recommended to ask for 'mild' if you're not accustomed to spicy food.
Pad Thai, Crispy Pork Curry Paste, Lotus Noodles, and the Tom Yum soup are highly recommended by diners.
Absolutely! They allow you to bring a cake for celebrations without any additional charge.
Service is generally described as attentive and friendly, though some reviews mention occasional delays during busy times.
Yes, they offer Pad Thai with tofu and other dishes can often be adapted for vegetarian diets.
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However for dinner you can’t go past these places: Lotus Thai restaurant. This is rated no.1 on Tripadvisor which we found to be a pretty accurate description of the quality we got. In terms of service, super friendly and attentive and in terms of the food- spot on and highly tasty Thai food that was also reasonably priced.
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