Lotus House in Thurrock

Been here my whole life but just can’t afford to keep going anymore, the prices are crazy, yeah you can blame inflation but drive a town or 2 over to tilbury and their Chinese takeaways are giving you a full box meal for like £7, here can’t spend less than £15-20 here on what I’d consider basic menu items Lovely food and staff, but overpriced themselves from others with same quality

I recently ordered from Lotus House, and I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience! From the moment I placed my order to the moment I enjoyed my meal, everything was fantastic. First off, the menu offers a wide variety of options, catering to all tastes. I opted for the Kung Pao chicken and the vegetable spring rolls, both of which were delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice, and the spring rolls were crispy and packed with flavor. The service was quick and friendly, with my order arriving earlier than expected. The packaging was neat and ensured that everything stayed hot and fresh. Another highlight was the generous portion sizes; I definitely had leftovers for lunch the next day! If you’re looking for reliable, tasty Chinese food, I highly recommend giving Lotus House a try. I can’t wait to explore more of their menu!

I personally think this place offers very good food, at a reasonable price and if you are passing by or live locally then definitely check it out.

I love Chinese food and lotus house does good Chinese food, order from lotus house for good Chinese food.

Very polite staff when ordering our meal started using the lotus recently as recommended by my neighbour on our drive and really enjoyed the food

AVOID 2024: went back to try Lotus house as I was in the area. Small chicken chow mein extra spicy £5:90 looked like it barley touched the pan no colour at all. Threw it and went to Cranville Street and got double the size large chicken chowmein spicy £6, noodles are dark brown from being cooked properly and actually using soy sauce. Cash only as well tax dodgers. AVOID 2019: They’ve changed the chicken in their curry to processed chicken 🤷🏼‍♂️ no need to travel to Stanford anymore I’ll just go locally. Ring in advance can be 1 hour wait on Fridays/Saturdays.

Absolutely beautiful food. Fresh, full of flavour, good portions and reasonable prices. Staff are friendly and delivery is on time. Canton Chef has been mine and my fiancé's favourite Chinese, but Lotus House is a top favourite now too. Will definitely eat from here again. Lovely!!!!!!

Second time I've ordered in the past couple of months and it's good food, hot and fresh. Be back again soon!

Excellent customer service, and even better food! Would definitely recommend!

had take away delivered for by Birthday great service on phone delivered on time food was yummy will order again

Been a customer for years and food is always bang on. Tonight's meal was quite honestly one of the best meals we've had...EVER

Lovely food always comes steaming hot and fresh. Wouldnt go anywhere else. Keep it up

Lovely food thank you lovely and hot

Although I live literally next door to another Chinese I tend to use this one as the food is better and the prices cheaper. Best takeaway in the area by far.

Disgusting. Ordered food and it all came wrong gave me prawns mixed in with food when I never asked for it and when phoning to resolve it no awnser and being hung up on. Worst Chinese in the area in my opinion

Been using lotus house for a little while now always lovely food always arrives on time fresh and hot whatever your doing don't change it

Fast fresh and delicious. I will be making this my go to place

Excellent quality tasty food with good sized portions. This has been my go to Chinese for over 30 years. Now living in New Zealand, when I come back to visit, my mouth salivates at the thought of getting my fav dishes. When I returned last time, the food tasted exactly the same as when I first walked through the shop door. It was also good to see the owners haven’t changed, hence the high standards.

Amazing food, amazing customer service. Very polite. Food tastes brilllliant!

worst Chinese I have ever tasted. Egg fried rice was greasy and just tasted like salt. The rice was very mushy.

Got a new Menu only a month old, but guest what I ordered the same meal that i had a month ago gone up £2+ £1 For a bag . Profiteering NO justification for these prise increases, taking the public for a ride. Jumping on the band wagon to get more money out of the customer. LOTUS HOUSE SHAME!!!!!!!!!!

Ordered at 18.07 and it's 20.53!!! But we ordered a delivery and there's been collections so our custom don't matter?!?! But it's ok we'll knock £2 off. I get it's Christmas Eve but be honest about waiting time!! I would of collected if given the option

I wanted to say Thankyou lotus house For my big order delivered on Friday 16th for 13 people Food was on time hot and everything there We all thoroughly enjoyed it .

Always had good meals from them until tonight curry very watery and flavor less food cold and loads of onion to make up the volume when I phoned to complain and ask what they could do about it the answer was nothing, sorry. Will have to look for another chinese takeaway. Mistakes happen I know but to completely ignore a customers complaint is unacceptable

Lotus House Chinese takeaway is our usual place for a Chinese meal but today we were very disappointed with it. The prawn curry was very watery & taste less. The food wasn't very hot. The king prawns were not very big. There were big chunks of onion in all the dishes. The whole dinner wasn't very tasty at all...very disappointing. Sorry but we won't be coming back there for anymore meals.

Locus House Chinese takeaway is our usual place for a Chinese meal but today we were very disappointed with it. The prawn curry was very watery & taste less. The food wasn't very hot. The king prawns were not very big. There were big chunks of onion in all the dishes. The whole dinner wasn't very tasty at all...very disappointing. Sorry but we won't be coming back there for anymore meals.

We had a take away from Lotus House Stanford le Hope 2 weeks ago on a Friday night at a friend's house, it was one of the best Chinese takeaways we've had in years!! Then we tried it again tonight (also a friday) and it was equally as amazing!! So freshly cooked, such lovely flavours and light, not heavy with oil like other takeaways we have tried. We won't go anywhere else now, we have to drive from Brentwood but its well worth it!!!

Rice tasted chemically, lemon chicken! Just small balls of batter in a lemon sauce. Sweet and sour pork, small balls of batter in a sauce, curry tasteless and powdery, all I'm the bin with menu

Very poor, gone down hill since new owners. Never went anywhere else use to love the food from them but never again.

Been a customer for thirty odd years now and know this family very well.There good hard working people that serve the best takeaway Chinese in all of Essex.Kev you are outstanding ,as for your wife and children they are so down to earth ! Try this place people ,you will be amazed at the service and food is exceptional.

The food is not greasy and a good size. The only downside personally is that food is not seasoned that well and taste bland compared to other Chinese. Also the menu is smaller. Good service and staff are polite. If they flavoured their food a bit better then it would certainly be one of the best around

Having used this takeaway for over 20 years I am saddened to inform you that the quality of food is not what it was noodles were tasteless with no flavour whatsoever and the 4 pieces of processed chicken were not fit for human consumption (even cat would not eat it)Curry was just as bad same thing 4 pieces of processed chicken would suggest owners serve up edible or go back to what they were doing before and stop ruining the reputation of good quality takeaway

In hearing the local feedback on the news mgt of the Chinese Ona visit home I thought I would try it and make up my own mind. Playing it safe I just ordered a pancake roll. Well I’m glad I didn’t order more. One bit in abs I had a mouth full of oil….. I could squeeze the oil out and probably fry chips nearly all night. Straight into the bin. Glad I didn’t order any more! What a shame. A place that for 30 years has been the best place to grab a nice Chinese meal…. Gone.

Fast delivery and hot, tasty food! Will order again!

Good serervice. Not the best Chinese

Well just had a very lovely dinner from Lotus House. It's the first time I have ever used them. The food was lovely and was delivered in just 20mins.

Moved to the area 18 months ago. Tried lots of Chinese takeaways in the area over lockdown ok but not great. Then we got this Chinese menu through the door. They deliver so thought we'd try as a family. So glad we did. Really delicious food at reasonable prices. Will only be using this takeaway from now. Great food and great service.

Tried for the first time today and will definitely use this chinese every time. Really delicious food. Ordered quite a few dishes for the whole family and we all thoroughly enjoyed everything. Won't go anywhere else from now on. Thank you lotus house.

Been using lotus house for many years. Spend on average approx £50 per week . This place is getting worse by the week since Amanda and Kye left. Phone order Through for collection as now they don’t deliver to our area ? . Every week I end Up waiting over half hour in the shop for our food ? What’s the point of phoning In a order . More annoying is the fact that more than once they have not given Us all what we order . We phone and get told either come and get it or we didn’t Order it ,although we have been charged for it ? Their attitude is appalling. Hope They loose all of their business because they will definitely be losing ours. Their Loss approx £200 per month .

The food is amazing!! The staff are very polite and helpful. I have eaten many Chinese takeaways and this is by far one of the best. Thank you

First time order this was one of the best Chinese meals I had. The food was tasty not greasy and good value. Looking forward to my next order.

I used to order from tis restaurant on a weekly basis even waiting for the engaged tone on the phone to get through as they were really busy but seems as new owners are now in place and i have never eaten anything like it with the dead square plastic chicken to the shredded chill beef that doesn't taste of anything so wont be eating here again

Had our first take away after the lockdown on fathers day, well, I've been going to the lotus house for nearly 40, yes 40, years. I know ownership was changed middle of last year & was still good. The previous owners helping with the transition before retiring. I do not know if the lotus house has changed hands again during the lockdown, but the food was abysmal. When they start padding out the dishes with carrots etc., you know they are cutting corners, maybe to stay afloat, but they will lose customers. Loads of veg, pre formed chicken, wishy washy sauces, never again.

This takeaway is extremely good, in fact I rarely go anywhere else. I've been a customer for more than 10 years and what you get is great quality and consistency, with a friendly smile.

Never ordered from here before and won't be again. Greasy, literally dripping, no taste except for the over riding taste of cooking oil. Expecting to be spending a considerable amount of time on the toilet after only a few mouthfuls! Avoid

Have just returned our food to this establishment and won’t be eating from there again. Placed order over the telephone for which, due to language barrier, we had to repeat three times. Order arrived and one of the dishes wrong. Called to complain and they kindly offered to cook another dish that they would deliver in 30 minutes. I explained this was not good enough as this would mean the rest of our food would be stone cold. After continuously being told “no problem, no problem”, even when there clearly was a problem, they offered to refund the price of the dish only!! When I refused this and insisted on my money back, they agreed but was very insisted on the return of the food. Really?? After getting our order wrong but we didn’t want it anyway so whilst they were unable to get us another dish for half hour, one of the workers managed to bring the money and collect the food within 5 minutes. This take away was always so nice and service so good. Will need to look elsewhere for a new takeaway.

The best chicken chow mien in all the land, well in all the ENGland! Ha ha. But seriously, love their food.

Lotus house shows it has a change of ownership . Food is not as good and the personal service is discussing Use to order every week from lotus house spent a average of £30.00 per week. Was never ever charged a delivery charge . Just placed a order for £89.00 as family round had to pay £5.00 delivery ? . Never ever again will I order from you greedy people .. YOUR LOSS BYEEEE

Good service great food and good prices...will not go anywhere else for chinese

This Chinese has been involved in my since 1993 the food has all ways all ways been spot on can't fault this place good people good food good service!!! Don't let a few silly reviews spoil this place for you as they won't let you down! I now live in basildon and still travel Every time I want a Chinese!

Been using Col and Bill for years spot on

Seems to have gone massively down hill recently. We used to be very happy to wait an hour for food here and routinely traveled half hour to get there but the quality of the food is very questionable recently and we really didn't enjoy it.

Best takeaway in Stanford le Hope. Keep up the good work people.

All round great food and service. Next time I go and stay with my sister in East Tilbury I'll definitely be getting another takeaway from this place. Everything was cooked to perfection and very reasonably priced.

We stay at family home for one night had a takeaway and it was very nice to eat would go back if we was stay back in Essex again.

My favourite Chinese, staff are lovely and food is amazing, they have never messed up a single order of mine ether and listen to special food requests

Takeaway. Ordered for the first time, food tasteless, curry sauce not spicy. Just not nice. Straight in bin total waste of money.

been using for many years now. never been let down on the quality of the food. always hot. will keep on using them

Friendly staff and best chinese food in the area.

Worst Chinese food we've had. Spring rolls just filled with bean shoots, chicken hard and dry. Won't be back. 😠

Had to order and go back after 40 minutes to collect. The food was tepid at best. I ordered a mushroom chow mien only to discover chicken in it when I got home - not ideal for a vegetarian ..shocking, to say the least - I am glad I checked before tucking in...needless to say, I will not be returning!

Very good customer service and nice food as well.

Great food and service, I definitely recommend a visit

Nice staff, good food and fast delivery!! Highly recommended to anyone looking for Chinese takeout on a budget

Portion sizes are good. There is plenty of variety to choose from. Don't just stick to the set meals, try the main menu as well.

Ordered a take for 8 people last night. Very busy so had an hour wait but it was so worth it. Very good prices and the food was stunning. We had a good selection if dishes; beef in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken, king prawn curry, chicken and pineapple, chow mein amongst others. The meats were tender and delicious and the sauces spot on. Highly recommended.

Just moved to the area and having tried a couple I think this is the best by far. Polite staff, friendly, and the food is all cooked fresh and is piping hot. Everything we’ve had has been lovely. Some places there are a few dishes to avoid but not here (so far, so good). Highly recommended... Would be 5 stars if it were easier to get through on the phone. We are local so always just walk down and order but would be better if we could phone order through or better still order online.

Been using Lotus House for over 15 years so thought I'd leave a review. They have always been fantastic, the food is great and they are always really friendly.

Probably the best takeaway in town The food is amazing

I have been using the Lotus House for years now and I cannot find another shop that comes near their food. You have to allow enty of time to get through on the phone and for deliveries at the weekend but it is worth the wait because its very popular.

Used to always get our Chinese from here now it seems they don't bother answering the phone so you can't order for collection so you go in and have to wait, staff just seem annoyed they have another customer.saying all that it is really nice food but with the service we just go elsewhere now.

A good quality local chinese take away, we have ordered from then many times over the years, staff good when ordering, food always arrives on time and is hot to eat.

Best Chinese around. Usually have to wait but we'll worth it and face it if it's good lots of people use it!

Vile food, special skills needed to make curry this tasteless and rice so greasy. Duck not shredded as requested but cut in large chunks, smelt so bad not even cat would touch it. Never again.

We had a takeaway from here. Noodles were good as was the salt and pepper squid. HOWEVER, the chicken balls were slices of what can only be described as slop slices. Doubt id use the place again

Easily the best Chinese takeaway in Stanford . Food always excellent. Tried others no meat; greasy and tasteless.

Take away was great, took an hour and half to come but it is close to Christmas.. could of been a bit warmer but still yummy.

Been eating here since moving Stanford will have it at least once a week terriable I know but it is amazing I love the chilli chips will not go no where else other then here!!!! 5 star

Mi esposa y conseguir comida para llevar cada Viernes siempre es caliente y nos volveremos a precios razonables y la calidad de la comida es muy buena y el servicio tarda mucho tiempo en llegar, aunque por teléfono pero que demuestra lo popular que es mantener el buen trabajo

We have been eating from here for years now, Always good fresh food: We have the lotus special curry with egg fried rice and no other Chinese can compete with the curry, lotus special chow-mein also delicious & smothered in nice bbq sauce, also recommend salt & chilli ribs or crispy chilli beef which is crispy as should be (some places seem to be spongey) pancake rolls are also really good

Great local Chinese. Good has always been good and staff are friendly. Very accommodating with food allergies too. The only place we buy our Chinese takeaway from. Keep up the good work Lotus!

Great food, great people, great service. Highly recommended.

Woeful food served in an oil slick and staff are almost as unpleasant as the taste their food left in my mouth, no excuse to go here when there are nicer places locally.

By far the best Chinese in the area, I wouldn't order from another - I now live 20 mins away, and have loads of Chinese takeaways closer to me, but I make the drive because its totally worth it!They are also very good for catering to allergies, such as MSG intolerance.

The best takeaway in Stanford Le Hope by a long way!Food is always piping hot and of high quality. Not too expensive too.Recommend the crispy shredded chili beef

Yes the food is brilliant but the customer service is just shocking. I asked for an item that was not on the menu... plain no sauce shredded chicken and I'm told I'm the one in the wrong and when TRYING to talk to the lady on the phone, I couldn't get a comment in edge ways and not even one apology. Sorry but even if you don't mean the bloody thing an apology goes a long way.

19 years of good service, not one bad meal in that time.Delivery or take away.Not a restrurant.We have one at least every six weeks.

Decided to have a takeaway from here tonight because of the reviews. I didn't like the iceberg lettuce with it and the prawns and chicken in batter were overcooked and dry but on the whole quite tasty

I have used this establishment for many many years. The food is excellent and service just as good.Many people who move out of the area travel to use it.

This is by far the best Chinese take away restaurant in the area. The food is always delicious and ready quickly and staff are always polite and friendly.

By far the best Chinese takeaway in this area. Friendly and helpful staff, we have been customers here for 15 years and never had a bad meal. Good menu with lots of choice, try the house specials they are always a hit here. Worth the wait for delivery, order early on a weekend

been using the Lotus House for many years. standards have NOT dropped. always good hot tasty food.won many awards for service cleanliness and chef specialities.

the best Chinese in SS17 order by phone or in store its great value set meals or separates and pick your own meal Brilliant food no leftovers and all food enjoyed so complaints.

Great food at great prices, the food is always delivered promptly, its always hot and alwyas delicious.

We live fairly local but for the last year or more we have been unable to order any Chinese food from them. We ring up at 5.45pm - no reply. We ring at 8pm- no reply. We spoke to some local people who all agreed that the food was great but that the owners go away on holiday quite a lot and close the place completely! I'd love to be able to just pick up the phone and order a meal but it seems we're destined not to. Come on Lotus house, play the game and open like other takeaways do.

Always order our chinese from here. Food delivered promptly, hot and delicious!I recommend to all. It't not overly sugary like some chinese takeaways can be and you get plenty for your money!

Delivered stone cold food, rung them up, they didnt appoligise, had an arguement after dishing food out to familly, then told if i order again they will sort discount, no good, i wanted food hot and delivered but instead i got cheek, and told to put it all in pots n pack it up, thanks for washing up mate, and the inconvience, you was talking to me like i was a liar, avoid this guy, he wasnt even sorry, just inconvineced me and left me with a load of washing up, and a bad attitude!

Very tasty Chinese with a varied menu. Been around for a long time and stood the test of time! By far the best Chinese in the area. Staff are always helpful and friendly on the phone.

Great food from this takeaway. Have used it for years and the food tastes fresh and not to heavy. It closes on a Tuesday night. Price is good also

It's Chinese takeaway so not going to get too carried away with a long review...Tasty food, fresh, not greasy muck that some takeaways pass off as food. We live locally and this is the only Chinese we trust. You won't be disappointed!!