The Lotus House
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About The Lotus House
The Lotus House is a Chinese takeaway on Newark Road in Lincoln, taking orders for collection and delivery with no seating on site. The kitchen covers the familiar Chinese takeaway range, from sweet and sour dishes to barbecue spare ribs and Peking duck, with portions that run generous enough that the boxes often arrive packed to the brim. Payment is cash only, and orders are placed at the counter. Delivery reaches the surrounding streets and tends to arrive quickly, and a wait is common at peak times. It operates as a reservation-required kitchen, so bookings are taken rather than walk-ins.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
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Menu & Prices
116 dishes- Lotus House Special Rice
- Chef's Special Rice
- Special Fried Rice
- Chicken Fried Rice
- King Prawn Fried Rice
- Shrimp Fried Rice
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chinese food, low price, packed boxes and quick delivery.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chinese food, low price, packed boxes and quick delivery.
Customer Review Summary
Most describe the food as reliably good, with several singling out the generous, well-packed boxes at a low price and praising the seasoning and ingredient quality. Delivery is called quick by one reviewer. A smaller number report a sharply different experience, describing the food as bland, chewy, and grisly, with one mentioning a wrong order. Cash-only payment is noted but not framed as a problem.
Customer Review Summary
Most describe the food as reliably good, with several singling out the generous, well-packed boxes at a low price and praising the seasoning and ingredient quality. Delivery is called quick by one reviewer. A smaller number report a sharply different experience, describing the food as bland, chewy, and grisly, with one mentioning a wrong order. Cash-only payment is noted but not framed as a problem.
Featured reviews
- Paul Devereux
“Cash only. No problem for me but could be for some. Don't miss out on this exceptional takeaway.”
- Lincs Rescue
“Unfortunately the food is very chewy questionable grisly meat wont be returning”
- daze kayden!
“My old chinese takeaway had closed so i had to go to a different one… this place was just terrible. Bland and tasteless placed my order and they gave me the wrong order???? I thought Ill let it slide, but even the food was…questionable.”
- Harry Lee (Hazzman4545)
“Excellent food, at a low price, especially for how packed the boxes are.”
- Christopher Isaac Knight
“Always good here. I don’t need to look for others this place does a good job.”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
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- Late-night food
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
Location
Chinese restaurants near The Lotus House
- Links Chinese4.31720.4 mi£10–20
mixed starter for 2, chicken fried rice with mushrooms, curry sauce
- Golden Dynasty4.31311.6 mi£10–20
chicken dumplings, authentic chinese menu, baozi steamed buns
- Red Lantern4.4882.2 mi
chicken chow mein, garlic chicken, chicken balls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lotus House | 4.5119 | — | £10–20 | chinese food, low price, packed boxes |
| Links Chinese | 4.3172 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | mixed starter for 2, chicken fried rice with mushrooms, curry sauce |
| Golden Dynasty | 4.3131 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | chicken dumplings, authentic chinese menu, baozi steamed buns |
| Red Lantern | 4.488 | 2.2 mi | — | chicken chow mein, garlic chicken, chicken balls |
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