Golden Lotus
511 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04101
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Address :
511 Congress St
Portland, ME, 04101 - Phone (207) 747-5322
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Crystal R.
As an ABC raised on homemade Chinese food and the real stuff in NY, this place is as close to fantastic as we could get in Maine. The servers are super nice and really accommodating, and the food is albeit somewhat Americanized, still relatively genuine. This place was clean and had a lovely atmosphere and although it may seem a bit pricey, the portions were more than enough to make up for that. I'd recommend the Singapore Mei Fun which is a bit spicy and all delicious.
(5)Dalton B.
Best Chinese I have had in a while! I had Kung Pao Chicken, and my fiance had Sesame Chicken, we both agreed is was some of the best Chinese we've had!
(5)Jf M.
Totally impressed with the quality and value. Finally decent Chinese food in Maine at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere and bar. Friendly family oriented service. We will go again!
(5)Courtney C.
Go here now! Seriously. Order the bacon fried rice and the pork buns. The rice was cooked perfectly and it was not greasy at all. The pork buns were piping hot and so light and fluffy. You will not be disappointed! You will be so full you will need to unbutton your jeans and still have enough for lunch the next day. Huge portions! While you're at it order a scorpion bowl for one! Yes they have those! See picture below. Unless you're with your hunny and want to get a scorpion bowl for 2! The drink menu is awesome. My friend asked what as in a particular drink and the waitress brought over the drink list which listed every ingredient in every drink! Included were drink concoctions that were not even on the menu. That's right, super insider VIP access! Our waitress was so sweet and nice to us the entire night. Service was a bit on the slow side. I think she was the only one in the restaurant waiting tables and bar service. She was very busy but did a great job all on her own. All in all I can't wait to come back and try more!
(4)Simone D.
I walk by this restaurant several times a week and had no idea that it would be the best food I ate all week (maybe month)! It looks like an unassuming store front, but the dim sum that comes out of this place is like magic. I came by around 8pm on a Tuesday so the place was empty, so I am curious as to how much traffic this place gets during peak dinner hours. My friend and I both got the pork buns. They're pretty large and fluffy and filled with pork that's seasoned to perfection. I could've gotten two orders of that and been perfectly sated but I also got the bacon fried rice. I had never seen bacon fried rice before but I love bacon and I love fried rice so why not? The serving portion was huge. If you're out with a friend this can be easily shared and fill the both of you. It was so super good that the next day my coworkers were jealous of my leftovers. The drink menu had a good variety of drinks plus some fun virgin cocktails. I'll be back for more pork buns!
(4)Leah W.
How have I not been here! Please practice the foodie stop, drop, and roll. 1. Stop what your doing. 2. Drop your plans and get here immediately. 3. Roll away after dinner here with a full and happy belly!!! Honestly, I was put off when we first came here. It was EMPTY and the staff were watching tv and kibitzing. They were SUPER FRIENDLY and I decided to put my feelings of unease aside. Throughout the meal, our server checked on us regularly and was friendly but not oversolicitous. The pork buns were AMAZING; huge and perfectly steamed!!! There was a perfect bun to filling ratio and the pork was delicious!!! I also got the special, which included crab rangoons, beef teriyaki, and chicken fingers. I was trying to play it safe, because I hadn't been there before. I do wish I had gotten more dim sum. This was okay, but pretty standard. Regarding the price, I definitely did not find it expensive compared to other Portland prices. More than Chinatown in NYC, but pretty reasonable compared to Empire or similar Asian places. I spent about 20 with tip, but I didn't drink. The place was actually VERY clean and well kept. It was dust free. I will definitely be back!!!
(4)Celeste M.
Asian food in Maine is definitely on the rise. With places like Empire and Golden Lotus you can get the best of both worlds (Traditional and Trendy). Golden Lotus is more on the traditional side with your pork buns and char siu pork. I come here frequently with friends and it's always a good idea to check out their special menu. It's posted on a white board as you walk in. The char siu pork buns are delicious! And at $3.75 for a pair, it's a steal. A good standby has been the bacon fried rice. Yes they have more standard fried rice, but I can't seem to get enough of their bacon fried rice. It's big enough to share and at $13, it can't be beat. Another item that I love to get is their ma po tofu. It comes with or witout meat and is lined with delectable baby bok choy. Also, large enough to share. If you're dining with friends, I suggest you eat family style so you can try a number of dishes without breaking the bank or your belt. The service is always great as well. They are attentive without being overbearing. They also have some great looking cocktails, but be sure to ask for the secret sheet with all of the drink descriptions. A couple of them aren't listed on the customer menu! I'm a definite repeat customer and as long as they keep the pork buns cheap and the service great, I'll continue to spread the word about delicious Asian food in Portland.
(4)Lillian C.
Overpriced but the food is pretty decent. Regular entrees you find in traditional Cantonese run, Chinese American restaurants and dim sum joints are marked up 2-4 dollars, give or take. 2 egg rolls are 6 dollars guys. Atmosphere was fantastic (love the loungey feel!) but I gripe about places that think upscale decor lends itself to pricier food. That being said, I love Chinese restaurants run by actual Canto people because we're the only ones who seem to understand what wok hay is (it means it tastes real good.) Beef with string beans was fantastic, tons of beautiful, fresh string beans perfectly cooked and plenty of tender beef. The Singapore mei fun was ok (would have preferred char siu pork over the "ham" bits). Plenty of baby shrimp though. I also appreciate that they streamlined the menu unlike the average run of the mill dirty Chinese restaurant with 100 different options.
(4)Kerrie D.
Here are my top 5 comments about the Golden Lotus in Portland Maine. Before listing them, I must mention I have been to this restaurant four times prior to today. 1. Big big kudos to this restaurant for trying to offer Authentic dim sum options in a town where nobody else is doing so 2. Although some might argue that 2 other establishments in town are, in fact offering dim sum options, I disagree primarily because of the cost factor being so reasonable at this restaurant and so much higher at the other two establishments 3. While their steamed pork buns are not as ethereal and amazing as those that I have had in dim sum parlors in New York City and in San Francisco, they are pretty damn close, homemade in house, and insanely reasonable at two large buns for $3.50 4. While the restaurants might seem sterile and uninviting from the outside, it is quite comfortable and well located 5. The Golden Lotus is really trying to stretch in this town. We need utilitarian quality Chinatown level Chinese food and this is the closest you're going to get
(4)Tina W.
I AM SO STARVING! But I do not know what I am supposed to eat. Well, as a Chinese, I probably just end up in a Chinese restaurant in Portland. Although I went to Portland in that weird west bound, this place actually surprised me. This east Portland was boring, and full of dead sense and disorderedness caused by ... I am not sure, but I dislike here. Location: located in downtown Portland, Golden Lotus is right next to a Maine International trading place. If you are not looking for this place, you probably missed it. Well, at least, I did. Thanks to my brilliant mother, we finally found this place. The interior deisgn is nothing Chinese, but more americanized. A full-size bar, and greeted from Cantonese owner, we were placed to sit. It was memorial day, and 4 pm, no one is there but everything is in order. Food: had the duck noodles for my dad. The duck is okay, bland and nothing fancy. Bok Choy in oyster sauce is okay, maybe bit too salty. Sesame chicken is not fresh but taste like real american-chines dish. Service: the owner is really nice and talked with us for while. I felt like they were really passionate for what they are doing and what they are aiming for in distributing chinese cuisine. I love their effort. Overall: a solid 3.5 star.
(3)Christine R.
If you're looking for cheap eats in Portland, try the Golden Lotus on Congress St (across from Port City Music Hall). It's not fancy or hipster-ish, just flavorful food at reasonable prices. They have some of the good stuff that the trendy restaurants serve, but in a more relaxed atmosphere. Dim Sum, Ramen, and a few "standards" like Kung Pao Chicken grace the menu. They also have a full bar without the full tourist-trap prices (beer $3 - $5; wine $5 - $6; mixers $5 & up). I got steamed buns for $5, and a Ramen bowl for $12 and had to bring leftovers home I got so much food.
(4)Liam S.
Pretty good food here. I came here for a lunch break during work so I was alone and wanted something good, quick and tasty. They delivered on all accounts. I will eat here again. Lunch specials were $10 each and had a nice selection to choose from.
(4)Gowri C.
We requested spicy and we got really flavor full yummy seafood. Service was excellent. Will definitely visit the next time time I'm in Maine.
(5)Justin D.
Subpar food and when I took my food home I found a total of four metal staple mixed . When I called to talk to the management they ran me in circles and refused to refund my money they offered store credit and circle talk.
(1)Jacky O.
Great food and service, I really enjoyed the restaurant's atmosphere. The server was very nice and attentive. The food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. Will be coming back to try other dishes.
(5)Fred F.
Really great Chinese....more authentic than most in Portland area...delectable shrimp dumplings ....wrapped in perfect noodles that melt in mouth....sticky rice inside lotus leaf is as good as I've had in San Francisco....boiled ribs in black bean sauce over tender udon noodles is heavenly...even the basic Won Ton Soup rocked! Shu Mai is terrific as well. Add in the great friendly service and the nice people watching view of the street...and you've got yourself an excellent experience all around!
(4)GQ W.
This is the best Chinese's BBQ Pork in Maine. Even back to China, it still can be top level BBQ pork. And it's cheap.
(5)Jill I.
Place was great! Wonderful service, very attentive food was hot and fresh and tasted great. The dim sum was reasonably priced and very tasty the lunch specials were great. Best crab ragons we had ever had. Defiantly worth another trip!
(5)Katharine M.
Definitely the best Chinese food in portland. It's fresh and flavorful, and reasonably priced. The steamed buns are the best! The prices may seem high at first but the portions are huge so you can easily split an entree. Service is also wonderful.
(5)Kevin Q.
Ordered Kung Pao Lunch special - with hot sour soup (extra $5) was good but pricey - liked the array of fresh vegetables and apples in the dish. The best was having the chopsticks already at the table (no silverware - though they offered)
(4)Amylynne F.
This place is crazy expensive. I'm from NYC so I'm still getting used to the fact that Chinese food here is crap compared to ny and twice as expensive. That being said, the Peking dumplings were decent. The place looks clean though (I got takeout).
(3)Lucii L.
This is probably as good as Chinese food gets in Maine. Tried the steamed spare ribs and xiu mai and both were very good. The staff is very friendly and general decor is clean and welcoming. Definitely will recommend and visit again.
(5)Sue C.
Delicious food! Light and filling. Spare Ribs are so tender. Honey walnut shrimp were great!
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