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White Lotus Restaurant

11 Phan Boi Chau Street, Hoi An, Vietnam
0510 3501009
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Ranked #30 of 268 restaurants in Hoi An
Cuisines: Asian, Vietnamese, Australian, International
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Bendigo
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The White Lotus was a lucky find for us in the old downtown area of Hoi An. It was the smiles on the out front staff that lured us in. Then it was the delicious food. We both opted for the local specialites Mine was the fried wantons. Crunchy and delicious. We meet the young chef, oops, forgot her name... More

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Yarrawonga, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Had a number of visits to the White Lotus Restaurant in Hoi An, including the cooking school. The food was delicious, the staff very pleasant and friendly and the atmosphere always genial. The cooking class was lots of fun. I loved visiting the market with the chef who spent a lot of time explaining the variety of foods for sale... More

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Moama, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I dined at the White Lotus restaurant on two occasions when we visited the wonderful town of Hoi An. We were impressed with the quality and freshness of the food and excellent value for money. The restaurant has an air conditioned room which provided great relief from the heat, the staff were very friendly and helpful. So... More

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Bendigo, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We had a few delicious meals at the White Lotus and also did the cooking class, and enjoyed the experience, even my non-cooking husband. Great staff too. A definite for a return visit!!!!

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Went to White Lotus Restaurant because so many people recommended the service and the food. Ready to be dissappointed, usually when they give a place high praise you end up dissappointed, but this didn't apply to this restaurant. Such pleasant staff. Great sense of humours. The place was clean. The food yummy. The beer cold. Met a group there who... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We had several meals at The White Lotus. We were not disappointed with any of our selections. I would definitely recommend.

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Moscow, Russia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This restaurant has a big sign in front saying that they are number 1 on tripadvisor. We've been in Vietnam for months now, so we went for European food. The ribs turned out to be pork medallions, mushroom cream soup was more like worm fat cream with chopped mushrooms. Maybe they are good at local food, but definitely not in... More

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gefshaw, General Manager at White Lotus Restaurant, responded to this review
14 May 2013

First, I will say clearly and unequivocally that we DO NOT, repeat, DO NOT have a sign at the front of, or displayed anywhere else at White Lotus Restaurant saying or inferring that the restaurant is #1 on Trip Advisor in Hoi An. To do so would be dishonest, for a complainant to infer so, libellous. Yes, even on social... More

Hanoi, Vietnam
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

A group of 5 of us did the cooking class, including one teenager. We all enjoyed it, from the walk around the market,, back on the boat, and then the cooking. We selected 3 things to cook and all were involved in cutting, putting together and cooking - yes even the men! It was good fun and I can't wait... More

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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

3 girls with an addiction to fresh spring rolls travelling though Vietnam and we discovered this restaurant our first afternoon in Hoi An. If course we had to try the fresh spring rolls and they were amongst the most delicious so far. Staff were friendly and when we returned the next day they remembered one of us doesn't eat pork... More

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Bangkok
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The White Lotus is convenient to several hotels, but beyond that there are better choices available. We had the spring rolls, crab fried rolls, green papaya salad and crispy wonton. The food seemed very plain, perhaps more cultivated to western tastes. Most items seemed ordinary in comparison to other restaurants we tried, and a little more expensive, but still reasonable,... More

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gefshaw, General Manager at White Lotus Restaurant, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Any negative reviews we receive are subject to investigation and of course, should the review be accurate, the necessary action will be taken to correct the problem. Your review is no exception. That said, I think your score of 2 is pretty brutal for the perceived minor gastronomic misdemeanour. Our food is not regarded generally as being bland and is... More

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