Lotus Pond Vietnamese Cuisine Menu – Seattle, WA

Type : Vietnamese restaurant

Location : Seattle, WA

Lotus Pond (Ao Sen) is a family-owned restaurant featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a dash of creativity and family recipes prepared with quality ingredients. In addition to the classic favorites, our menu offers a selection of provincial specialties and entrées that showcase the unique flavor and soul of different regions in Vietnam, including numerous vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Based on 263 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Lotus Pond Vietnamese Cuisine 98133

Address:
12752 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133

Phone: (206) 588-0267

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Hours

Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9 PM
Sunday 10 AM–9 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Phở Fries
Crispy potato fries with side of pho gravy sauce.
$6.00
Sweet Potato Phở Fries
Crispy sweet potato fries with side of phó gravy sauce
$6.00
Fried Imperial Rolls
Crispy northern vietnam-style fried rice paper spring rolls filled with minced pork, shrimp, mushrooms, taro roots, carrots, and onions. Served with side of fish sauce or sweet & sauce.
$6.00
Vegetarian Fried Imperial Rolls
Crispy northern vietnam-style fried rice paper spring rolls filled savory tofu, mushrooms, taro root, carrot, and onion. Served with side of vegetarian sauce.
$6.00
Pork Belly Bao Buns
Savory marinated pork belly sandwiched inside a sweet fluffy bao bun and glazed with plum sauce.
$6.00
Crispy Salt & Pepper Tofu
Crispy fried tofu seasoned with salt, white pepper, and spices.
$7.00
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded and fried. Served with side of sweet and sour sauce.
$8.00
Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
Fried chicken wings in savory garlic butter served with sweet & sour sauce.
$9.00
Beef Lá Lốt
Marinated charbroiled beef wrapped in fresh lá lốt (betel leaves). Served with side of fresh herbs and pineapple anchovy sauce.
$8.00
Vietnamese Clear Shrimp & Pork Dumpling
Steamed tapioca dumplings filled with pork and shrimp wrapped in banana leaves. Served with side of fish sauce.
$7.00
Spicy Salt & Pepper Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Charbroiled shrimp skewers seasoned with salt, pepper, and chili.
$6.00
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Charbroiled beef skewers with lemongrass-based marination. Served with side of sweet sriracha sauce.
$7.00
Grilled Pork Belly Skewers
Marinated charbroiled pork belly skewers served with scallion oil.
$8.00
Crispy Vietnamese Rice Cake
Vietnamese street snack delicacy-crispy rice cake topped with dried shredded pork, shrimp, chili sauce, and scallion.
$8.00
Vegetarian Stir-Fry
Eggplants, okras, and mushroom lightly stir fried with garlic onion sauce.
$8.00
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
Delicate handmade dumplings filled with coarsely chopped shrimp. Steamed and served with sweet soy sauce.
$8.00
Escargot Ham
(6) marinated ground pork and diced escargot wrapped in banana leaves. Steamed and served with ginger fish sauce.
$8.00
Fried Shrimp Cake
Fried marinated ground shrimp patties served with side of sweet and sour sauce.
$7.00
Salads
Green Papaya Salad W/ Beef Jerky
Shredded green papaya, beef jerky, fresh herb and mildly soy sauce dressing. Served with crush peanuts and fried shallots on side.
$12.00
Green Papaya Salad W/ Shrimp
Shredded green papaya, lotus roots, steamed shrimp, pickled carrot and radish, basil, and mildly spicy fish sauce dressing. Served with side of crush peanuts and fried shallots.
$12.00
Green Papaya Seaweed Salad
Shredded green papaya, refreshing seaweed, seitan (wheat protein), sesame seeds, and mildly spicy soy sauce dressing.
$14.00
Green Mango Salad
Shredded green mango, fresh herbs, pickled carrot and radish, fish sauce dressing, and your choice of grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, or tofu.
$14.00
Lime-Cured Beef Salad
Thinly sliced steak cooked in lime juice topped with fresh herbs, onions, and chili. Served with side of anchovy sauce and crushed peanuts.
$15.00
Free Range Coriander Chicken Salad
Chopped free-ranged chicken (1/2 whole bird) tossed in coriander, red onion, fresh herbs, and fish sauce dressing.
$17.00
Ginger Duck Salad
Chopped duck (1/2 whole bird) tossed with cabbage, fresh herbs, pickled carrots, and chili. Served with side of ginger fish sauce and crushed peanuts.
$18.00
Vegetarian Entrée
Sweet And Sour Eggplant Sauteed
Silky eggplant sauteed in sweet and sour based marination and topped with scallion.
$15.00
Eggplant & Mushroom Garlic Stir-Fry
Silky eggplant and mushroom stir fried with garlic-based marination and topped with scallion
$15.00
Lemongrass Tofu
Tofu stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and chili.
$15.00
Faux Fish Clay Pot
Vegetarian version of the traditional catfish clay pot. Braised and caramelized faux fish (soy protein) cooked in clay pot (to) with savory and sweet marination of garlic, chili, and fish sauce.
$17.00
Faux Beef And Broccoli Stir-Fry
Vegetarian version of the traditional beef and broccoli stir-fry. Flavorful seitan (wheat protein) stir-fried with broccoli, garlic, and sesame seeds.
$15.00
Creamy Pumpkin Tofu Sauteed
Sweet and savory sauteed of pumpkin and soft tofu in rich creamy coconut milk.
$15.00
Steamed Okra & Broccoli
Steamed okra and broccoli served with side of tofu paste dipping sauce.
$13.50
Sauteed Tofu Vegetable Medley
Vibrant medley of sauteed cabbage, mushroom, broccoli, carrot, and tofu in flavorful tofu paste sauce.
$15.00
Dessert
New York Cheesecake With Red Beans
Rich and dense new york-style cheesecake topped with red bean toppings.
$5.00
Grilled Banana Sticky Rice
Bananas and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, grilled until charred, topped with rich sweet coconut milk and crushed peanuts on side.
$4.00
Mango Pandan Sticky Rice
Steamed pandan/coconut-infused sticky rice with fresh sliced mangoes, topped with rich coconut milk and crushed peanuts on side.
$6.00
Sweet Beauty Dessert
Sweet and refreshing dessert with peach resin, dates, goji berries, longan, and chia seeds believed to promote improved health and complexion.
$7.00
Ice Cream
Rotating selection of ice cream made locally in the pacific northwest. Please server for current flavors.
$3.00
Provinciaal Noodle Soups & Congee
Spicy Hue Beef Noodle Soup W/ Short Ribs
Hue-style noodle soup with robust spicy beef bone broth, thin rice noodles, beef briskets, handmade ham, pork blood cubes, banana flower, and beef short ribs.
$15.00
Hai Phong Crab Red Noodle Soup
Hai phong-style noodle soup with flavorful pork bone broth, wide red rice noodles, minced shrimp, crab meat, handmade ham, and mushrooms.
$15.00
Crab Noodle Soup
Northern vietnam-style noodle soup with flavorful tomato-based pork bone broth, thin rice noodles, freshly pounded crab meat, shrimp paste, and tofu.
$15.00
Escargot Noodle Soup
Northern vietnam-style noodle soup with flavorful tomato-based pork bone broth, thin rice noodles, escargot, shrimp, shrimp paste, and tofu.
$15.00
Duck & Bamboo Shoot Noodle Soup
Northern vietnam-style noodle soup with chicken broth, thin rice noodles, and bamboo shoots. Served with ginger fish sauce dip. Your choice of chopped duck or free-range chicken (1/2 whole bird).
$18.00
Chicken & Bamboo Shoot Noodle Soup
Northern vietnam-style noodle soup with chicken broth, thin rice noodles, and bamboo shoots. Served with ginger fish sauce dip. Your choice of chopped duck or free-range chicken (1/2 whole bird).
$18.00
Minced Beef & Century Egg Congee
Classic comfort food dish – congee cooked with marinated minced beef and century egg topped with scallion. Served with side of chinese donut.
$12.00
Egg/Rice Noodle Soups
Beef Meatball Noodle Soup
Flavorful pork bone broth with beef meatballs, scallion, and side of chinese donut. Your choice of rice or egg noodles.
$14.00
Beef Stew Noodle Soup
Tender beef chunks and carrots slow braised in aromatic beef bone broth with spices and herbs. Your choice of rice noodles, egg noodles, or a side of bánh mì (vietnamese baguette).
$14.00
Braised Duck Egg Noodle Soup
Egg noodles in flavorful pork bone broth, herbs and spices, braised duck, mushroom, bok choy, and side of chinese donut.
$14.00
Braised Chicken Noodle Soup
Flavorful pork bone broth with shredded white meat chicken, scallion, and side of chinese donut. Your choice of rice or egg noodles.
$13.00
Spareribs Rice Noodle Soup
Rice noodles in flavorful pork bone broth with tender spareribs, scallion, and side of chinese donut.
$14.00
Shrimp Noodle Soup
Noodles in flavorful pork bone broth with shrimp, scallion, and side of chinese donut. Your choice of rice or egg noodles.
$14.00
Seafood Noodle Soup
Pork bone broth with shrimp, squid, fish cake, imitation crab, scallion, and side of chinese donut. Your choice of rice or egg noodles.
$15.00
Wonton & Bbq Pork Egg Noodle Soup
Rice noodles with handmade wontons filled with minced pork and shrimp in flavorful pork bone broth, bbq pork, and scallion.
$14.00
Wonton Soup
Handmade wontons filled with minced pork and shrimp in flavorful pork bone broth and scallion.
$12.00
Shrimp Dumpling Egg Noodle Soup
Handmade shrimp dumplings in flavorful pork broth with bbb pork, scallion, and side of chinese donut.
$14.00
Vegetarian Egg Noodle Soup
Egg noodles in delicate vegetarian broth with tofu, mixed vegetables, scallion, and side of chinese donut.
$13.50
Fried Rice
Traditional Fried Rice
Com chiên gà/tôm white jasmine fried rice with eggs, onions, soybeans, scallions, and your choice of diced chicken or shrimp.
$15.00
Salty Fish Chicken Fried Rice
Com chiên cá mặn gà white jasmine fried rice with finely diced salt-cured fish, diced chicken, eggs, and scallions.
$16.00
Style Combo Fried Rice
Com chiên dương chau duong chau duong chau-style white jasmine fried rice with lap xưởng (chinese sausage), shrimp, soybean, egg, and scallions.
$15.00
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Com chiên hawaii white jasmine fried rice with spam, eggs, pineapple, and scallion.
$15.00
Lotus Pond Rainbow Vegetarian Fried Rice
Com chiên chay ao sen brown fried rice with fried tofu and mixed vegetables.
$15.00
Xo Sauce Scallop & Shrimp Fried Rice
Com chiên xo sauce white jasmine fried rice with scallop, shrimp, and xo sauce (umami-rich sauce made with dried shrimp, dried scallops, and aged ham).
$20.00
Stir-Fried Noodles
Stir-Fried Beef Noodles
Mì/hủ tiếu/nui xào bò noodles stir fried with marinated beef, carrots, mushrooms, eggs, and scallion. Your choice of rice noodle, egg noodle, or macaroni. (Optional)
$15.00
Stir-Fried Seafood Noodles
Mi/hủ tiếu/nui xào hải sản noodles stir fried with marinated shrimp, squid, fish balls, carrots, mushrooms, eggs, and scallion. Your choice of rice noodle, egg noodle, or macaroni. (Optional)
$15.00
Stir-Fried Tofu & Vegetable Noodles
Mi/hủ tiếu/nui xào rau cải đậu hủ noodles stir fried with tofu, carrots, mushrooms, eggs, scallion, and seasonal rotating vegetables. Your choice of rice noodle, egg noodle, or macaroni. (Optional)
$15.00
Singapore-Style Stir Fried Noodles
Bún xào singapore singapore-style stir fried rice vermicelli noodles with bbq pork, eggs, and scallion in savory chili curry sauce.
$15.00
Pho Stir-Fry
(Aka. Pad thai) phỏ xào thái lan stir fried pho noodles with chicken, shrimp, eggs, and fried tofu in spicy and tangy tamarind chili fish sauce.
$15.00
Vegetarian Pan-Fried Pho
Phỏ áp chảo chay pan-fried pho noodles with crispy bottom topped with seitan (wheat protein) and mixed vegetables sautéed in mushroom-based sauce.
$15.00
Spring Rolls
Gỏi Cuốn
Shrimp & pork gf
$6.00
Gỏi Cuốn Nem Nướng
Grilled pork meatball gf
$6.00
Gỏi Cuốn Thịt Nướng
Skewered pork gf
$6.00
Gỏi Cuốn Đậu Hủ
Tofu gf v
$6.00
Gỏi Cuốn Chay
Vegetarian (seitan) v
$6.00
Banh Mi
Bánh Mì Ba Rọi
Pork belly
$8.00
Bánh Mì Bò Nướng
Grilled beef
$8.00
Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng
Grilled pork
$7.00
Bánh Mì Spam & Trứng Chiên
Spam & fried egg
$6.00
Bánh Mì Thập Cẩm
Vietnamese ham combo
$7.00
Bánh Mì Gà Nướng
Grilled chicken
$6.00
Bánh Mì Đậu Hủ
Tofu v
$6.00
Bánh Mì Tôm Trứng Chiên
Fried shrimp & egg
$7.00
Woven Vermicelli
Bánh Hỏi Tôm & Thịt Heo Nướng
Grilled shrimp & pork woven vermicelli gf
$15.00
Bánh Hỏi Bò Nướng Sả & Chạo Tôm
Lemongrass beef & shrimp cake woven vermicelli gf
$17.00
Bánh Hỏi Bò Nướng Heo Quay Tôm Nướng
Roasted pork & grilled shrimp woven vermicelli gf
$17.00
Bánh Hỏi Thập Cẩm Ao Sen
Lotus pond combo woven vermicelli gf woven vermicelli with charbroiled pork, pork meatballs, lemongrass beef, and shrimp cake.
$18.00
Bánh Hỏi Chay
Vegetarian woven vermicelli v woven vermicelli with tofu, faux tuna (soy protein), and bbq seitan (wheat protein). Served with sweet soy sauce.
$17.00
Steamed Rice Rolls
Bánh Cuốn Ao Sen
Lotus pond special steamed rice rolls** gf delicate handmade steamed rice rolls filled with marinated minced pork, shrimp, mushrooms, and onions. Served with chả lụa (vietnamese ham), fresh herbs, fried shallots, and fish sauce.
$14.00
Bánh Ướt Nem Nướng Chả Lụa
Steamed rice sheets** gf deconstructed version of bánh cuốn. Delicate handmade steamed rice sheets with no filling and charbroiled pork meatballs and vietnamese ham on side. Served with fresh herbs, fried shallots, and fish sauce.
$14.00
Pho Noodle Soup
Lotus Pond Combo Beef Pho
Lotus pond combo – pho noodles in rich beef bone broth with all beef cuts. Gluten_free
$14.00
Oxtail & Meatball Phos
Pho noodles in rich beef bone broth with rich braised oxtail and meatballs. Size x-large only. Gluten-free
$16.00
Beef Short Ribs & Tripe Pho
Pho noodles in rich beef bone broth with balanced combination of tender beef short ribs and crunchy tripe. Size x-large only. Gluten-free
$16.00
Mala Spicy Beef Pho
Pho noodles in special fiery beef bone broth with tender rare steak. For spicy eaters. Gluten-free
$15.00
Duck Pho
Pho noodles in rich beef bone broth with tender duck meat. Gluten-free
$16.00
Shrimp Pho
Rice noodle in rich beef bone broth with shrimp. Gluten-free
$14.00
Seafood Combo Pho
Pho noodles in rich beef bone broth with shrimp, squids, and clams. Gluten-free
$15.00
Chicken Pho
Rice noodle in savory chicken broth with shredded white meat chicken. Gluten-free
$14.00
Walking Chicken Pho
Pho noodles in savory chicken broth with chopped free-range chicken. Gluten-free
$15.00
No Meat Pho
Rice noodle in rich beef bone broth. Gluten-free
$8.00
Vegetarian Pho
Pho noodles in 100% vegetarian pho broth with mixed vegetables, mushroom, and tofu. Vegetarian gluten-free
$13.00
Kid’s Beef Meatball Pho
Smaller serving of pho noodles in rich beef bone broth with meatballs. Gluten-free
$6.00

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Reservations: lotuspondseattle.com

Reviews

Nghiem Doan
I had an amazing experience at Lotus Pond. The food was pretty good. The Lemongrass Beef, Roasted Pork, Grilled Shrimp Woven Vermicelli, and Lotus Pond Combo Woven Vermicelli were simply awesome, with the Roasted Pork being particularly tasty and moist. The generous portions made the dining experience even better.

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Kimberly Pham
After reading about this place in an article, which mentioned the owner’s background and raved about their spicy beef noodle, I decided to make a stop on my way back from Vancouver. Despite its somewhat run-down exterior, the interior of the place was surprisingly spacious and clean. The service provided was friendly, and the food, while decent, didn’t quite meet my high expectations. The spicy beef noodle was an interesting dish, but it wasn’t exceptional. It seemed to be a fusion of pho and bun bo hue, deviating from the traditional flavors. Honestly, I wouldn’t make a special trip just to eat here. However, if I happened to be in the area and had a craving for something spicy, I wouldn’t mind stopping by. It’s worth noting that the prices are on the higher side considering the neighborhood it’s located in.

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Todd
Fun and tasty place. Staff welcoming and accommodating. Great portions and wonderful mix of flavors. Had vegetarian meal, fried rolls, pho and a noodle dish. Had my eye on the wings but will save those for next time.

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Tom A
A 5 stars means I do not mind to go back to eat in near future. The Pho and rice cake were good but what impressed me the most is the depth of the menu – there are so many dishes to try. Most Vietnamese restaurant only have a few items – Pho … and Pho.

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Mae Martinez
Always a good experience here. More expensive than other restaurants in the area but the food is always flavorful, fresh, and generously portioned. This time we got the roasted duck noodle soup (the broth was wonderful and my favorite part) and the steak & eggs that was served with a delicious pate.

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Brandon Dang
This restaurant has excellent quality food and wonderful staff. Went in for the first time a few weeks ago with my parents and most of the food was delicious. The service was also extremely nice. The only thing I would mention is that they are slightly pricey, but for the quality of food it is worth it!

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Nick Low
Usually I have disappointing experience wjth Bahn Mi but this restaurant proves me otherwise. This is by far the best Bahn Mi I have ever tasted in Seattle. Tofu and veges are well seasoned and fried. Side salad is fresh and the fried spring roll is awesome. Portion is generous. The fresh tofu spring roll is awesome too. Highly recommend this restaurant to Vietnamese food lover. Will definitely be a returning customer.

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Jacob Buerk
I ordered the beef pho with meatballs and brisket. The broth was so good. Tasted like it had been simmering for a week. Super friendly staff. Plenty of parking too. Got there at 11:30 and I was the first to arrive for lunch … by the time I left it was packed! YUM!

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H Chan
Came here spontaneously for a quick dinner with our daughter and was pleasantly surprised! The place is super clean, and the food was super authentic and tastes like your viet best friend’s mom’s cooking

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Nga Vo
I came here few times before and finally wrote a review. I think their food are decent. My favorite food to order from here is Bánh Cuốn. The restaurant always looks clean and there is parking. Definitely give them a try if you like Viet food

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