Lotus Thai Restaurant (Dongfang Xintianjie Branch)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
CC07, LG Metro Level, Oriental Plaza, No. 1 East Chang'an Avenue
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at CC07, LG Metro Level, Oriental Plaza, No. 1 East Chang'an Avenue. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tom Yum Soup, Curried Shrimp, Signature Curry Softshell Crab.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Beijing
- Category: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: CC07, LG Metro Level, Oriental Plaza, No. 1 East Chang'an Avenue
- Popular dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Curried Shrimp, Signature Curry Softshell Crab, Steamed Sea Bass with Pepper and Lemon, Thai Vermicelli Salad
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Dishes
Tom Yum SoupTom Yum Goong is a Thai sour and spicy soup, primarily made with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and fresh shrimp. The ingredients and seasonings are boiled together until the broth blends the freshness of the herbs and ingredients, creating a tangy and appetizing flavor.
Curried ShrimpCurry shrimp is a dish featuring shrimp as the main ingredient and curry as the primary seasoning. To prepare it, first clean the fresh shrimp, then create a rich curry sauce using curry powder and spices. Finally, cook the shrimp together with the sauce until the shrimp are fully cooked and well-seasoned.
Signature Curry Softshell CrabSoft-shell crabs cooked with curry sauce and vegetables like onions and tomatoes, simmered over medium-low heat until flavorful, allowing the crab meat to absorb the curry aroma while remaining tender.
Steamed Sea Bass with Pepper and LemonRemove scales from sea bass, wash and score it. Marinate with ginger slices and cooking wine, then steam until cooked. Serve with a sauce made from green pepper, lemon and seasonings, garnished with scallions and cilantro.
Thai Vermicelli SaladThai noodle salad features mung bean noodles with lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and bean sprouts, seasoned with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and chili. Cooked noodles are rinsed in cold water, mixed with vegetables, and tossed in a sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, sugar, and chili.
Thai Water SpinachThai morning glory is made primarily with fresh water spinach, enhanced with Thai-style spices and seasonings such as garlic, chili, and fish sauce, then quickly stir-fried over high heat. The dish features a bright color and a crisp texture.
Seafood SaladSeafood salad is primarily made by mixing fresh seafood such as shrimp, crab meat, and squid with vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, and tomato, typically dressed with a salad dressing or vinaigrette. To prepare, cook or blanch the seafood, then cool it; prepare the vegetables by cutting them into pieces. Finally, combine all ingredients and season to taste.
Green Curry ChickenGreen curry chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, cooked with green curry paste. The preparation involves cutting the chicken into pieces, mixing it with green curry paste, and stir-frying until the chicken is fully cooked and well-seasoned.
Lotus Leaf Wrapped ChickenLotus leaf-wrapped chicken is a dish made by wrapping a whole chicken in fresh lotus leaves and steaming it. The chicken is usually marinated with ginger, scallions, and other seasonings, then steamed together with the leaves to absorb their fragrant aroma.
Pineapple Fried RicePineapple rice is a dish primarily made with pineapple and rice. The typical preparation involves hollowing out a pineapple, filling it with glutinous rice or regular rice, adding diced pineapple and other ingredients such as raisins and goji berries, then steaming it. The finished pineapple rice has soft grains with a sweet, fruity aroma from the pineapple.
Yellow Curry BeefYellow curry beef is made with beef as the main ingredient, combined with onions, potatoes, and carrots. It's stir-fried with yellow curry paste and simmered in water until tender. Beef cubes are blanched and slowly stewed with vegetables to achieve soft meat and rich, thick curry sauce.
Reviews
- jumpy_griffinCame here with a friend for a Thai spot and honestly the vibe was amazing — all the wood decor and lighting kinda made you feel like you were in some little Bangkok place. We got the Thai glass noodle salad, super tangy and refreshing with really fresh shrimp, total palate opener. The volcano ribs were perfectly seasoned, lemongrass-y smell cut right through the richness. Our server was so attentive, walked us through the dishes and everything came out fast. Overall super chill atmosphere, perfect for a date for two, and the pics honestly came out really cute. Would definitely come back.