Golden Lotus,

1301 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612

"In the culinary experience of this restaurant, I savored a delightful clay pot fried rice and noodle dish—an exquisite mix of flavors that danced upon my takeout palate. The man at the front, exuding warmth and friendliness, set the stage for a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Amidst the vibrant ambiance, each bite told a tale of culinary mastery and shared fellowship. In this sanctuary of taste and camaraderie, every detail resonated with the essence of hospitality and satisfaction."

"Was here twice for lunch, both on the weekends. I'm not a vegan, but loved this place! The staff were very welcoming, and service was great on both occasions. Also, I found the pricing to be very reasonable for the flavors and amount of food! On our first visit, my vegetarian GF introduced me to this place, and we ordered the Mushu Mushu Wrap, Crispy Chow Mein, Spicy Ginger Soy Perfection and a protein rice place with egg cake (can't remember the name). Everything was absolutley delicious and so flavorable. We had lots of leftovers too! The only thing I wasn't feeling was the Spicy Ginger Soy Perfection because the protein had a sweet like glaze which reminded me of "sweet & sour", and I'm not a fan of that flavor. However, one of the staff was having his lunch, stopped by and and said to try his version of his no glaze, and I love it! That was so sweet of him to offer. On my second visit, I took another GF, and we ordered again the Mushu Mushu Wrap, Crispy Chow Mein, but also the Curry Vegetable and Queen (Carmelized Chicken). Unfortunately, the Crispy Chow Mein didn't deliver like it did the first time. It was too crunchy and the sauce lacked flavor. However, the Curry Veggies was super delicious and we used the sauce as a dip for the Mushu Mush Wraps! The Queen was equally good, and we both loved that too! My GF also ordered the Spicy Mongolian Delight to go for her husband, and he loved it too! I've had vegan food before, but not often. This was such a great re-intro and experience, that I am now exploring other vegan restaurants. (One suggestion to the restaurant, please please please replace or clean your menus.)"

"This place was fantastic. Pricing was incredibly reasonable and the food was fresh and delicious. I'm always skeptical of vegeterian spots because a lot of times they will substitute it with really processed food or it's oily. In this case it was neither. Highly recommend going here. Staff was super friendly as well."

"I was in Oakland for a show and this was perfectly close to the show and I was blown away by the tasty food they served. There were not many people at the restaurant and there were too many takeout orders that the kitchen was busy. The pot stickers and the sauce were delicious as well as their vietnamese soup. More things to try from the menu and definitely a favorite spot for me."