Lotus Asian Bistro Menu

Welcome to Lotus Asian Bistro, a delightful Asian restaurant located at 589 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA. This hidden gem serves a wide array of authentic dishes, including Korean, Thai, and Chinese cuisine, earning rave reviews from patrons who are eager to return for more.

The **menu highlights** are impressive, featuring the scrumptious Korean Fried Chicken tossed in a unique Gochujang honey garlic sauce and served with jasmine rice and veggies. For a healthy option, try the Buddha's Mixed Vegetables, a medley of fresh cuts stir-fried to perfection.

Don't miss the refreshing Boba Teas, like the caramel-infused Hokkaido or colorful Taro options, perfect for adding a sweet touch to your meal. With excellent service and a cozy atmosphere, Lotus Asian Bistro is perfect for family outings, romantic dinners, or a quick stop while traveling through Iowa.

Appetizers

• Veggie Spring Rolls

  Shanghai-style, crispy and delicate served with our made-from-scratch sweet & sour dip

  US$7.00

• Crispy Lettuce Wraps

  An Asian favorite, chicken and vegetable appetizer served with a side of crispy lettuce

  US$11.00

• K-fries

  Crinkle fries topped with Kimchi, green onion, and homemade Gochujang sauce. Try this loaded with extra fries and our homemade Korean Bulgogi Beef layered on top!

  US$9.00

• Loaded Bulgogi Fries

  Platter of crispy crinkle fries topped with grilled Korean Beef Bulgogi and drizzled with our homemade Korean Gochujang sauce. Sprinkle of sesame seed and green onion to finish it off, absolutely delicious!

  US$18.00

• Vietnamese Clear Rolls

  Clear rice paper freshly wrapped with iceberg lettuce, carrots, cucumber, rice noodles, steamed shrimp, and Thai basil. Served with our chef's secret Peanut dipping sauce

  US$9.00

Lotus Tacos

• PB&K

  Two pieces of Lotus buns filled with Crispy pork belly, kimchi, lettuce, cilantro, and our homemade Gochujang sauce

  US$10.00

• Hot Jerk

  Two pieces of Lotus buns filled with Thai Beef Jerky steak strips, red onion, green onion, lettuce, and Sriracha chili sauce

  US$10.00

• Deep Sea Cajun

  Two pieces of Lotus buns filled with Fried Grouper strips, red onion, lettuce, green onion, and homemade Cajun ranch

  US$12.00

• Primary Lotus

  Two pieces of Lotus buns filled with Fried tofu, Lotus root, lettuce, green onion, and our house secret teriyaki sauce

  US$9.00

Bowls and Salads

• Lotus Bibimbap

  Bibimbap can be chose with tofu, veg, bulgogi beef

  US$13.00

• Kimchi Jjigae

  Indulge in the spicy and flavorful experience of Kimchi Jigae Stew, a comforting Korean delight that is both hearty and satisfying. Consists of Jumbo shrimp, calamari, zucchini, onion, mushroom, bean sprout, and our homemade Gochujang soup base

  US$13.00

• Korean Pear Salad

  A refreshing side salad consisting of iceberg lettuce, spring mix, sliced almonds, juicy Korean pears, and our made-from-scratch Korean vinaigrette.

  US$8.00

• Sesame Citrus Salad

  Asian mixed greens, mandarin orange with toasted almonds, red onion, and sesame chicken. Served with a side of sesame ginger vinaigrette

  US$14.00

• Korean Jjambbong Ramen

  Classic Korean-style spicy seafood Ramen noodles. Shrimp, mussels, Napa, onion, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, kimchi, and beansprout in our homemade red spicy broth

  US$18.00

• Khao Soi

  Yellow noodles slow-simmered in our homemade Thai yellow curry. Topped with green onions, carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro, fried shallots, & Asian pickles. Served with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$16.00

Wok Fire Noodles

• Cantonese Chow Mein

  Traditional Cantonese Chow Mein noodles using yellow white noodles, tossed in a hot wok with egg, bean sprout, cabbage, celery, green onion, and coated in a savory soy-based sauce.

  US$15.00

• Korean Tteok-Bokki

  Popular Korean street food. Rice cake, kimchi, cabbage, onion, scallion, and bean sprout tossed in our made-from-scratch Gochujang sauce

  US$17.00

• Pad Thai

  A popular street food served in Thailand. Rice noodles stir-fried with egg in our made-from-scratch tamarind sauce. Served with fresh bean sprouts, lime wedge, carrots, and crushed peanuts. Served with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$15.00

• Old School Pad Thai

  Asian pickles, scallions, Thai basil, bean sprout, and an egg wok-fried with Thai rice noodles in our made-from-scratch sweet, spicy, and savory tamarind sauce. Side of crushed peanuts, carrots, sprouts, and lime wedge

  US$17.00

• Thai Basil Noodles

  Our most popular house flat noodles. Bell pepper, onion, garlic, green onion, and egg, stir-fried with fresh Thai basil leaves. Served with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$15.00

Flamin' Fried Rice

• Crispy Pork Belly Fried Rice

  Juicy pork belly cooked to crispy perfection. Wok-fried with jasmine rice, cabbage, onion, carrots, sweet pea, and an egg to create the ultimate combination of taste and texture. Made with jasmine rice

  US$15.00

• Kimchi Fried Rice

  Popular and offbeat recipe adopted from Korea. Hot & spicy kimchi cabbage stir-fried with Jasmine rice, egg, onion, and mushroom. Made with Jasmine rice and served with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$15.00

• Szechuan chili garlic Fried Rice

  Combine Jasmine rice, onion, mushroom, cabbage, fresh crushed garlic, and an egg with authentic szechuan chili sauce for this spicy Chinese countryside classic. Made with Jasmine rice and served with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$14.00

• Pineapple Fried Rice

  One of the most popular Thai cuisines. Delicious fried rice with egg, pineapple, cashew nut, raisin, and green onion. Made with Jasmine rice and served with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$14.00

Stir-fry Entrees

• Korean Fried Chicken

  Battered chicken tenders, crispy fried, and tossed in our chef specially-made Korean Gochujang honey garlic sauce. Topped with crushed peanuts and served with jasmine rice, a side of steamed broccoli, carrots, and spicy kimchi

  US$17.00

• Buddha's Mixed Vegetables

  Healthy choice of fresh cut vegetable medley deluxe stir-fried with lite, low sodium soy sauce. Buddha’s favorite! Served with Jasmine rice, and your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$16.00

• Pad Gra Pow

  Minced chicken breast sautéed in spicy Asian "Bird's eye chili", fresh Thai basil, and garlic sauce with bell pepper, onion, and green beans, topped with a fried egg. Very spicy authentic Thai dish. Served with jasmine rice

  US$16.00

• General TSO's Chicken

  Battered chicken tenders, crispy fried and tossed in our homemade tangy, sweet, and spicy brown sauce. Served with jasmine rice

  US$16.00

• Shiitake Forest

  Healing Japanese shiitake mushrooms, lotus roots, and organic asparagus in a zesty black pepper garlic sauce. Served with Jasmine rice, and your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, or shrimp

  US$16.00

Chef's Curry

• Panang Curry

  One of the most popular Thai curry. Hearty made rich and creamy panang curry simmered in coconut milk along with bell pepper, mushroom, sweet peas, and your choice of protein. Pair with an order of naan bread for an unforgettable experience. Served with Jasmine rice and your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, shrimp, or seafood

  US$16.00

• Pumpkin Curry

  Chunks of fresh Japanese pumpkin simmered in our homemade panang curry with coconut milk, fresh Thai basil, and bell peppers. This hearty and delicious entrée is sure to please all curry lovers! Served with Jasmine rice and your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, shrimp, or seafood

  US$18.00

Mama's Grill

• Korean Beef Bulgogi

  Thin sliced steak marinated in our authentic homemade Korean sauce with onions and scallions. Served with iceberg lettuce, jasmine rice, and a side of banchan.

  US$20.00

• Malaysian Satay Chicken

  Grilled chicken tenders on bamboo skewers marinated in Thai spices and herbs. Served with Naan bread, a side of peanut sauce, and cucumber salad

  US$17.00

• Panang Salmon

  Our Homemade Panang curry drizzled on a bedding of steamed broccoli and a freshly grilled salmon filet. Healthy and delicious!

  US$24.00

Boba Tea

• Hokkaido Boba Tea

  Japanese caramel flavor. Does not come with Boba, please add your choice of Boba toppings.

  US$6.00

• Mango Boba Tea

  Does not come with Boba, please add your choice of Boba toppings.

  US$6.00

• Taro Boba Tea

  Taro is a Southeastern Asian purple sweet potato. Does not come with Boba, please add your choice of Boba toppings.

  US$6.00

• Yuenyeung Boba Tea

  Hong Kong style Coffee flavored Boba tea. Does not come with Boba, please add your choice of Boba toppings.

  US$6.00

• Thai Iced Tea

  Sweet, creamy, authentic Thai-style Iced tea, definitely worth a try!

  US$6.00

• Vietnamese Iced Coffee

  Rich, creamy, and bold Vietnamese style iced coffee.

  US$6.00

Lotus Energy Drinks

• Lunch Break Revitalizer

  Pink Lotus and Grapefruit flavor

  US$5.00

• Mana Boost

  Blue Lotus and Blue Raspberry flavor

  US$5.00