July 2007 - Lotus Blossom Cafe

[mcsue]

Lotus Blossom

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The Lotus Blossom was closed for a much needed refurbishment when we visited in January. They’ve done a nice job and it looks much smarter now.
We’ve enjoyed many an Oriental snack here – usually it’s when Illuminations is about to begin in 15 minutes and we suddenly realise we’re starving!
We could always guarantee that a quick and tasty treat from Lotus Blossom would do the trick.
Anyway, along with the new look, they had a new menu so I was quite excited about eating here again.

Paul had Vegetarian Stir Fry with Steamed Rice

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Well it was indeed vegetarian, but it wasn’t stir fried.
I’m telling you, if these veggies had seen the inside of a wok, then I’m a Chinaman!
There was a mix of steamed carrots, cabbage and broccoli, along with some mushrooms and Kau-fu in soy sauce.
Kau–fu is a sort of glutinous, spongy dumpling affair and is much worse than the dreaded tofu in my book! Made me shudder just to look at it!

I had Orange Chicken with Steamed Rice

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My dish wasn’t as bad as Paul’s but it wasn’t good.
The meagre bit of sauce tasted overly sweet, but improved when you got a piece of orange rind to give it a bit of punch, and the term chicken was a bit of a misnomer as the dish consisted mainly of completely empty balls of deep-fried batter!

We were very disappointed with the food. Not only was it quite horrid you get less of it :erm: :pgig: and the prices have increased!
Unless they make some changes quicksmart, this visit will be the last!

[Leanne1977]

So glad you have started your reports Sue!! :spin: I have been waiting for them, can you tell?! :blush:

Not so good at the Lotus Blossom then? We had a quick snack here last Sept and it was ok, not as nice as the chinese you get here but not bad.
I wouldnt fancy Pauls dish though, that looks a bit weird. :confused2

Really looking forward to the next instalment, whats getting the McSue treatment next? ;)

[les13]

I'm gutted at reading this! :cry:
The Lotus Blossom was one of our favourites in Epcot.
Here's hoping it improves.

[Lucy's JoJo]

I'm really disappointed to hear such a horrid report on "disney" food. I had food from there last year, may I think and have praised it ever since, it was hte best chinese ever. One portion fed two people, it was amazing!!!!

Can any one recommend any where else?:grin:

[mcsue]

Sorry the report was unfavourable ( or should that be unflavourable :omg: ) this time.

We have had lots of tasty meals here in the past. I really don't know why they've changed the menu so drastically.

Hopefully it will improve and you'll have better luck than we did :smile:

[mcsue]

Really looking forward to the next instalment, whats getting the McSue treatment next? ;)


Think we'll stay in EPCOT Leanne.
Bistro de Paris was amazing!!

Then I think Saratoga Springs - Turf Club and Artist's Palette

I'm away this weekend but I'm on a mission to get them all finished before you go on your hols Leanne :d:

[SusieK]

I have to say Paul's looks pretty unappetising.

[Leanne1977]

I'm away this weekend but I'm on a mission to get them all finished before you go on your hols Leanne :d:

Hooray!!!! There is a god!!!! :grin: :spin: :wave:

[Rebelrebel]

I guess I'll give this one a miss then.

[Michelle]

Those photos make the food look tasty.

Shame it wasn't.

[Disneycat]

I have to say Paul's looks pretty unappetising.

I agree :(

[Bob_and_Dawn]

Oops it wans't to nice then Su.

Bob

[Lucy's JoJo]

Can anyone recommend somewhere to replace Lotus blossom?

[mcsue]

Can anyone recommend somewhere to replace Lotus blossom?


They serve some very tasty Oriental food at Sunshine Seasons which is located next to Soarin, in the Land Pavillion.

[Lucy's JoJo]

They serve some very tasty Oriental food at Sunshine Seasons which is located next to Soarin, in the Land Pavillion.

Is that the one with The Circle of life in?

[Sue]

Oh goodie mcsue's finally got her act together!! ;)

Shame it was a bit of a poor start though :( Must say never fancied eating there as Chinese takeaway is the last thing on my mind in Orlando, this has not changed that thought one bit :omg:

[mcsue]

Oh goodie mcsue's finally got her act together!! ;)




:omg: Cheeky mare! :pgig:

Like that's ever going to happen ;) It was but just a short burst of activity Sue :D

[Minniespal]

Thanks for another great review Sue. It's a pity the food wasn't as good as the review.

[Treacle44]

Oh noooo! Your dish looks lovely, but I wonder how many E numbers are in the sauce?? Sorry to hear it wasn't good. :(

[mcsue]

Oh noooo! Your dish looks lovely, but I wonder how many E numbers are in the sauce?? Sorry to hear it wasn't good. :(


Funny you should mention the E numbers Tracey. That's exactly what I was saying to Paul at the time. I could feel it 'doing me bad', it was so very processed. :(

[LizzyBear]

Shame it wasn't very good.. I had this one our possible list for CS in Epcot (been going through the menus to see which have the best veggie options) but I think we'll go somewhere else ;)

[JudyC]

Thanks for the report Sue. I must agree it doens't look too appetising, definately not like a stir fry!

[Strommie]

We ate here last December and it wasn't as good as we thought it was going to be.

[BenH]

Sorry to hear it wasn't nice, one to miss then!

[Lucy's JoJo]

Where is sunshine seasons? Which area? i know soarin', but all round there confuses me with the names:wave:

[kerryh]

The stir fry looked awful.

[mcsue]

Is that the one with The Circle of life in?


That's it JoJo. Sunshine Seasons is on the lower floor.

[ely3857]

Pauls lunch looks like it's from a bag of mixed frozen veg!

:grin:

Jodie