Sahar
Cozy spot with great food and a fun atmosphere. The pho was clear, flavorful broth, tender beef, and fresh noodles and herbs. The fried wontons and spring rolls were crispy and tasty, perfect for sharing. Loved the colorful umbrella décor—it adds a warm, lively vibe. A solid go-to for comforting Vietnamese food. It is not exceptional but I go back there for the food
… more黄欣欣
Amazing food! Best pho and salt & pepper chicken ever!
The pho broth is super clear, rich and flavorful – you can tell it’s been simmered for hours. Beef is tender and juicy, noodles are perfect.
The fried chicken is crispy outside, juicy inside, and the basil flavor is on point!
Super friendly staff, fast service, great price. Will definitely come back! Highly recommend!
… moreMurillo Pontual
I had the grilled pork pho at Lotus Pho in Tahoe, and it was absolutely superb—rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. It’s a perfect choice for a cold day. Although the restaurant was full, the service was still fine. I would definitely recommend this spot if you’re craving a warm, satisfying bowl of pho.
… moreTam Nguyen
Pho Lotus feels like a warm, aromatic pause button in the middle of a busy day. From the moment the bowls hit the table, steam rises with that unmistakable perfume of slow-simmered bones, star anise, and ginger. This is comfort with intention.
The pho is the star. The broth is clear yet deeply layered, clean on the sip but lingering on the finish. You can tell it’s been given time, not rushed. The beef is tender, sliced just right, and cooks gently in the hot broth without losing its bite. A generous plate of herbs arrives alongside, crisp bean sprouts, Thai basil, jalapeños, and lime that let you tune every bowl to your exact mood.
The bun platter holds its own too. Char-grilled beef brings smoky edges, the egg rolls crackle with each bite, and the noodles stay light instead of clumping. Everything balances sweet, savory, and fresh without drowning in sauce.
Portions are satisfying without being heavy, service is friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe is casual, clean, and unpretentious. It’s the kind of place you come for a quick lunch and end up planning your next visit before you’ve finished the last spoonful.
… moreMark Filler
This place is a machine. An awesome machine. We stopped by, they found us room at a table during tourist mayhem, and we absolutely loved our meal. I didn’t catch the name of our server, because different people brought you different things. And, that was ok, because everything came out perfectly. I got the P2, and wife got the P4, and we loved them both. She got a Thai Tea and I just had a Diet Coke. P2 is the rare steak pho, and P4 is the rare steak pho with meatballs. My meal was incredible, and pictured below. Huge bowl, but I destroyed it. I was too hasty in diving into mine to take a picture of hers, I guess. Wife loved hers, but ended up just making a dent in it. Nice sized portions. I saw people come in and have to wait, but that wait was brief, even with a packed house. The place has a very energetic atmosphere, with fun music and cool walls in the dining area. You might think you are walking into tourist-quality, just OK food, but I, and the other 75 people in there, would beg to differ. You are discovering a gem within the multitude of places that might be that average tourist food. I am no pho expert, but my wife is, and she said it was stellar. Parking was tough for us, but it was worth the fight in finding a spot. I highly recommend this place for a nice warm meal to warm you up from outside, and see you there (the next time we are in the area)…
… moreLana Marie Mikrut
Love this place. My husband and I go several times throughout the winter season. The best way to warm up after a long day of snowboarding is with a big bowl of pho! Food is delicious, staff is super friendly, atmosphere is instagram cute. Definitely recommend
… morePrinal R Patel
Super delicious and busy spot! We ordered the fresh spring rolls with grilled chicken, sweet and sour tofu, salt and pepper shrimp, lotus pho egg noodle soup, and shrimp noodle soup — everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. A great place to warm up and enjoy comforting, authentic Vietnamese food in Tahoe.
… morechristine hernandez
Cold outside but my soul got a warm hug from this place. Showed up sometime between breakfast and lunch and got seated right away.
The pho arrived quickly — hot, comforting, and possibly blessed by the noodle gods.
Friendly and quick service.
Only feedback: I wish there were a bit more noodles to match the generous portion of meat.
10/10 would let this place emotionally support me again on a chilly day.
… moreAurel Figueroa
Awesome food! The owners aré very fríendly and kind , perfecto when you are starving ’cause the are really fast.
Delicious noodles , orange chicken our fav.
And stir tenderloin really really tasty.
… moreSaanvi Noveiy
Great place. The place was bustling and amazing service, we got our food in around 15 minutes despite the rush. The waitresses are so nice! Would come here again
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