Lotus Thai

San Diego, CA

Lotus Thai offers great potential options for vegans. Dishes like the Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry and the Cashew Nut are likely to be vegan-friendly.

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Lotus Pho

Contains rice noodles, Thai basil, and pho broth. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The broth may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Mango Sticky Rice

Contains coconut milk, fresh mangos, mung beans, and sweet sticky rice. We suggest removing the (ice cream, fresh mango*, sweet rice*)[1].

Vegetable Delight

Contains broccoli, cabbage, carrots, light oyster sauce, mushrooms, and zucchini. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Cashew Nut

Contains bell peppers, chili paste sauce, chilies, cashew nuts, onions, tofu, and water chestnuts. The chili paste sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Fresh Garden Salad

Contains crispy wontons, egg, fried tofu, lettuce, onions, and peanut sauce. We suggest removing the hardboiled egg. The peanut sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

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Full Menu

Lunch Specials

Option to choose tofu, vegetables, chicken, pork, mock meat, beef, shrimp, squid, scallop, or mixed seafood.

Panang Curry

Contains bell peppers, Kaffir lime leaf, coconut milk, and panang curry paste. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The creamy sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad Thai

Contains bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, cilantro, egg, rice noodles, scallions, and tofu. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*)[1] and the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad See Ew

Contains broccoli, egg, rice noodle, and sweet soy sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Green Curry

Contains bamboo shoot, bell peppers, basil, eggplant, and green chili curry. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The green curry sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Drunken Noodle

Contains bell peppers, carrots, rice noodles, sweet tangy chili sauce, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, seafood, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The chili sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Yellow Curry

Contains carrots, coconut milk, onions, potatoes, and yellow curry sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The yellow curry sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spicy Eggplant

Contains basil, bell peppers, carrots, eggplant, onions, and spicy white bean sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, vegetables*, white sauce?, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Garlic Peppercorn

Contains black pepper, garlic, and light soy sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, seafood, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Ginger Delight

Contains bell peppers, black mushrooms, carrots, ginger, onions, and white vinegar ginger sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, seafood, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Vegetable Delight

Contains broccoli, cabbage, carrots, light oyster sauce, mushrooms, and zucchini. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Cashew Nut

Contains bell peppers, chili paste sauce, chilies, cashew nuts, onions, tofu, and water chestnuts. The chili paste sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spicy Green Bean

Contains green beans, Kaffir lime leaf, and red curry paste. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The red curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Sweet & Sour

Contains carrots, cucumber, onions, pineapple, tomatoes, and sweet and sour sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, seafood, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain honey. The sweet and sour sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Holy Basil

Contains basil, bell peppers, carrots, chili sauce, onions, and protein. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, seafood, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Stir Fried

Option to add tofu, vegetables, chicken, pork, mock meat, beef, shrimp, squid, duck, scallop, or mixed seafood.

Spicy Eggplant

Contains carrots, eggplant, onions, Thai basil, and white bean sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The white bean sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Ginger Delight

Contains bell peppers, black mushrooms, carrots, ginger, onions, and white vinegar ginger sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, vegetables*, white vinegar ginger sauce?)[1].

Pra - Ram

Contains broccoli, carrots, peanut sauce, and spinach. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The peanut sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Mixed Vegetables & Oyster Sauce

Contains broccoli, cabbage, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, oyster sauce, and snow peas. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, tofu*, vegetables*, scallop)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Sweet & Sour

Contains carrots, cucumber, onions, pineapple, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain honey.

Tender Greens

Contains baby bok choy, black bean sauce, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The black bean sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Garlic Pepper

Contains cilantro, garlic pepper sauce, and lettuce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The garlic pepper sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spicy Green Beans

Contains green beans, Kaffir lime leaf, and red curry paste. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The red curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Thai Holy Basil

Contains basil, carrots, onions, and sweet peppers. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Bamboo Shoots & Chili Sauce

Contains bamboo shoots, chili sauce, green beans, sweet peppers, and Thai basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The chili sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Cashew Nuts & Chili Paste

Contains cashew nuts, chili paste, onions, roasted chili, sweet peppers, and water chestnuts. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The chili paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Starters

Fresh Heaven Rolls

Contains bean sprouts, cucumber, onions, rice paper, and vermicelli noodles. We suggest removing the (shrimp, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The vinaigrette sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Crispy Spring Rolls

Contains seasoned vegetables, and spring roll wrapper. The wrapper or the plum sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tempura

Contains tempura batter. We don't recommend this item.

Krathong - Thong

Contains chicken, crispy flower cup, and potato. We don't recommend this item.

Fish Cake

Contains egg, green bean, Thai herb, and fish. We don't recommend this item.

Lady Fingers

Contains herb marinade, shrimp, and wonton skins. We don't recommend this item.

Lotus Platter

Contains chicken satay, crispy spring rolls, Krathong-thong, lady's finger, and Lanna gyoza. We don't recommend this item.

Taro Rolls

Contains black mushrooms, cabbage, ground pork, nori, rice, silver noodles, and taro. We don't recommend this item.

Garlic & Pepper Edamame

Contains black pepper, edamame, and garlic. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Lemon Grass Beef Satay

Contains beef, lemongrass marinade, and bamboo skewers. We don't recommend this item.

Crispy Tofu

Contains tofu. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The plum dipping sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Chicken Satay

Contains bamboo skewers, and chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Lanna Gyoza

Contains chicken, and pot sticker wrapper. We don't recommend this item.

Dessert

Option to add ice cream, sweet rice, or fresh mango.

Banana Sticky Rice

Contains banana, coconut milk, and sweet sticky rice. We suggest removing the (ice cream, fresh mango*, sweet rice*)[1].

Mango Sticky Rice

Contains coconut milk, fresh mangos, mung beans, and sweet sticky rice. We suggest removing the (ice cream, fresh mango*, sweet rice*)[1].

Fried Banana

Contains bananas, and honey. We don't recommend this item.

Taro Sticky Rice

Contains banana leaf, coconut milk, sticky rice, and taro. The coconut milk may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Noodles

Please select from the following choices with your stir-fried: tofu, vegetables, chicken, pork, mock meat, beef, shrimp, squid, duck, scallop, or mixed seafood.

Pad Thai

Contains bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, egg, rice noodles, scallions, tamarind seasoning, and tofu. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Drunken Noodle

Contains chili sauce, carrots, rice noodles, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and Thai basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. The chili sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad See Ew

Contains broccoli, egg, rice noodles, and sweet soy sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Kua Noodle

Contains bean sprouts, black bean sauce, crushed peanuts, egg, rice noodles, and scallions. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, scallop, shrimp, squid, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the egg. The black bean sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Lard Nar Noodle

Contains stock, and tapioca starch. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, tofu*, vegetables*)[1], the (crispy egg noodles, flat rice noodles*)[1], and the gravy. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Salads

Green Papaya Salad

Contains carrots, papaya, peanuts, spicy lime sauce, and tomato. We suggest removing the shrimp. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Pan - Seared Salmon Veggie Salad

Contains baby spinach, crispy wonton, eggplant, pixie tangerine, roasted rice, salmon, veggies, and wonton. We don't recommend this item.

Bangkok Beef Salad

Contains chili powder, fresh mixed greens, lime vinaigrette, red onions, roasted rice powder, and top sirloin steak. We don't recommend this item.

Lettuce Wraps

Contains chili, iceberg lettuce, lime juice, mint, and rice powder. We suggest removing the (chicken, tofu*)[1].

Fresh Garden Salad

Contains crispy wontons, egg, fried tofu, lettuce, onions, and peanut sauce. We suggest removing the hardboiled egg. The peanut sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Curries

These superbly aromatic curries are enhanced with coconut milk to smooth and sweeten the full flavor of curry paste. Option to add tofu, vegetables, chicken, pork, mock meat, beef, shrimp, squid, duck, scallop, or mixed seafood.

Yellow

Contains carrots, coconut milk, onions, potatoes, and yellow curry paste. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The yellow curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Panang

Contains coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, panang curry paste, and sweet peppers. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Red

Contains bamboo shoots, coconut milk, red curry paste, sweet peppers, and Thai basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The red curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Green

Contains bamboo shoots, carrots, coconut milk, eggplant, green curry paste, peas, sweet peppers, and Thai basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mock meat*, mixed seafood, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The green curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Noodle Soups

Please select from the following choices with your stir-fried. Tofu, vegetables, mock meat, chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, scallop, or mixed seafood.

Duck Noodle

Contains baby bok choy, bean sprouts, cilantro, duck, egg noodles, fried garlic, green onions, and seasoned broth. We don't recommend this item.

Thai Wonton Egg Noodle

Contains baby bok choy, broth, chicken wontons, egg noodles, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Lotus Pho

Contains rice noodles, Thai basil, and pho broth. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The broth may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tom Yum / Tom Kha

Contains cilantro. We don't recommend this item.

Side Orders

Steamed White or Brown Rice

Contains undefined. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sticky Rice

Contains sticky rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Golden Nest (Crispy Noodle)

Contains crispy noodles. We don't recommend this item.

Plum Sauce

Contains plum sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Steamed Rice Noodle

Contains rice noodles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Peanut Sauce

Contains peanut sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Steamed Vegetable

Contains steamed vegetable. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Fried Rice

Please select from the following choices with your curry: tofu, vegetables, chicken, pork, mock meat, beef, shrimp, squid, duck, scallop, or mixed seafood.

Crab Fried Rice

Contains egg, jasmine rice, onions, snow crab meat, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Fried Rice

Contains carrots, chili sauce, egg, jasmine rice, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and Thai basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the egg. The chili sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Islander Fried Rice

Contains cashew nuts, chicken, egg, jasmine rice, onions, pineapple, raisins, shrimp, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Lotus Fried Rice

Contains carrots, egg, jasmine rice, peas, scallions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, duck, mixed seafood, mock meat*, pork, shrimp, squid, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the egg.

Soups

Option to add tofu, vegetable or chicken, shrimp or squid, or mixed seafood.

Thai Wonton Soup

Contains baby bok choy, chicken wontons, clear seasoned broth, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Tom Yum (Lemongrass Soup)

Contains galangal roots, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, mushrooms, seafood, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (chicken, mixed seafood, shrimp, squid, tofu*, vegetable*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Tom Kha (Coconut Soup)

Contains galangal roots, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, mushrooms, seafood, spicy coconut broth, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (chicken, mixed seafood, shrimp, squid, tofu*, vegetable*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The broth may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Steamed Dim Sum

Mini Bun

Contains ginger puree, onion, pork, and steamed bun. We don't recommend this item.

Duck Bun

Contains cucumber, duck, lettuce, scallion, and steamed bun. We don't recommend this item.

Hargow (Shrimp Bonnet)

Contains bamboo shoot, sesame spices, shrimp, and soybean oil. We don't recommend this item.

Vegetable Dumplings

Contains black mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, corn, dumpling wrapper, and sesame seed oil. The wrapper may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Chicken Dumplings

Contains cabbage, chicken, dumpling wrapper, ginger, onion, and sesame seed oil. We don't recommend this item.

Scallop & Shrimp Dumplings

Contains cabbage, chives, dumpling wrapper, minced scallop, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Ice Cream

Coconut

Contains coconut, and ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Thai Tea

Contains Thai tea. We don't recommend this item.

Ube

Contains ice cream, and ube. We don't recommend this item.

Mango

Contains ice cream, and mango. We don't recommend this item.

Chef's Specialties

Please select jasmine white rice or brown rice.

Crying Tiger

Contains beef tenderloin, and marinade. We don't recommend this item.

Orange Curry Tenderloin

Contains beef tenderloin, coconut milk, curry powder, pumpkins, and zucchini. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken on Fire

Contains chicken, sweet plum sauce, and Thai seasoning. We don't recommend this item.

Flaming Pork

Contains garlic spicy lime sauce, and marinated pork. We don't recommend this item.

Tropical Mango Chicken or Shrimp

Contains creamy mango sauce, and mangos. We don't recommend this item.

Sea Bass in Pesto - Lime Sauce

Contains baby spinach, pesto-lime sauce, and sea bass. We don't recommend this item.

Panang Salmon

Contains mixed vegetables, panang curry sauce, and salmon. We don't recommend this item.

Pad Cha Fish

Contains basil, fish, green peppercorns, rhizome, red curry paste, and sweet pepper. We don't recommend this item.

Sea Bass in White Wine

Contains baby bok choy, fresh ginger, sea bass, scallions, soy sauce, and white wine sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Lemon Grass Chicken

Contains chicken breasts, and lemongrass. We don't recommend this item.

Choo Chee Fish

Contains Choo Chee curry sauce, and fried tilapia. We don't recommend this item.

Jumbo Shrimp Kao Soi Noodle

Contains bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, fried jumbo shrimp, Kao Soi curry, lettuce, red onion, and vermicelli noodles. We don't recommend this item.

Garlic Jumbo Shrimp

Contains baby bok choy, pepper garlic sauce, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Roasted Half - Duck Curry

Contains basil, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, duck, five spices, grapes, pineapple, and red-curry sauce. We don't recommend this item.