“ Absolutely phenomenal experience at Lotus Garden—a true gem! From the moment we walked in, we were treated to impeccable service that struck the perfect balance between warm hospitality and professional attentiveness. Every dish that came out of the kitchen was a work of art—beautifully plated, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. The menu showcases an incredible range of dishes, each prepared with clear attention to detail and quality ingredients. Whether you’re trying their signature mains or indulging in appetizers and desserts, every bite feels like a thoughtful, flavorful journey. Lotus Garden isn't just a place to eat—it's a full sensory experience. Full marks across the board for food, presentation, and service. Highly recommend, and can’t wait to return! ”

“ Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. The flavor, the seasonings, it just comes together perfectly. The glass noodle and drunken noodle are really good! ”

“ Had a beautiful and delicious dinner with my dear sister! We sat outside and enjoyed a warm sunset evening in Utica. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was spectacular. They say a picture is worth a thousand words ”

“ A large menu with consistent quality. I've never had a dish I didn't like. Service is always friendly and quick. Last time I was there I had the Pleah Salad, and it was so light and refreshing! ”

“ I’m no expert when it comes to Thai/SE Asian food, but I know what quality food looks and tastes like, so its origin doesn’t really matter, right? Anyway, the food...the panko batter on the bang bang shrimp is super crunchy, which I liked. The Pad Thai was delicious. I ordered it spicy and it was perfect. No complaints with the service either. The ambience was PSA...brush up on your chopstick skills if you’re rusty because they don’t give you a fork unless you ask. Speaking of which, I had an epiphany about the use of chopsticks and its correlation to the portion size of the Pad Thai. Number 1, if you use a fork to eat their Pad Thai, it’d be gone in a few minutes, but, if you use chopsticks instead, you eat more slowly, which naturally prolongs the meal and is probably better for digestion overall. Idk the whole thing just took me down a rabbit hole about how using chopsticks changes the whole dynamic of how you consume food in a way that I never thought of before. Almost to the point where it makes me think we should be using chopsticks to eat all kinds of food. That will never happen, but it probably should. ”

“ This restaurant is a hidden gem off of the main road in Utica, NY. The family is from Providence, RI and so am I, so automatically, the service and atmosphere gets a perfect rating from me!! The food is always delicious and consistent. The service is always top notch. The last time I came was three years ago and the only thing that was bad was my date. She was miserable. This place is the diamond in the rough!! Thank you for being the best restaurant in Upstate NY!!!! ”

“ Lotus Garden was a hit! We had never eaten in Utica before and saw this came recommended and it didn’t disappoint! From the Thai iced tea to the bang bang shrimp to the Beef lo mein, everything was great! Prices were more than fair too. The service was also above average; We will definitely be back! ”

“ The food and our server was excellent...We truly enjoyed our dinner at this Thai restaurant....Gluten Free options on the menu also which was a major plus!! I had the "Tokyo" sushi rolls and they were Delicious....so was the fried rice and the portions were good size too. ”