White Lotus Restaurant

4.5 ( 418 reviews )

Checking... 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM See Hours

327 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States

+1 937-222-7030

If you're in Dayton, White Lotus Restaurant is a must-visit gem for Thai cuisine lovers! Nestled at 327 E 3rd St, this charming establishment offers a vintage diner vibe paired with exceptional food quality.

The reviews speak volumes: diners like Sarah Bogan laud the fresh preparations made right before your eyes, particularly raving about the delightful Thai iced tea. The ambiance might be cute and intimate, yet it’s the food that steals the show. Cristaliz P was so enamored by the pad Thai that she finished her plate, even with an extra kick of spice! Lucie Gerren highlighted their vegetarian options and declared their burgers as the best in town.

While it's important to note that the food is cooked to order, as BILL R mentions, the flavorful dishes and generous servings make the wait well worth it. Drew Whitaker sums it up perfectly: “It’s not fast food, it’s great food.” So, be prepared to enjoy a delicious meal crafted with love and exceptional seasoning.

In a city bursting with dining options, White Lotus Restaurant stands out as a testament to quality and care. Whether you're a fan of traditional Thai dishes or curious to try their mouthwatering burgers, this restaurant leaves you craving more.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
Amenities
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Popular with university students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Sarah Bogan

Jul 1,2025

White Lotus is a gem here in Dayton! I love coming here, vintage diner feel and the food is amazing. She is so sassy I love her! The food is made fresh right in front of you. I love the thai iced tea. Thank you!

Cristaliz P

Jun 15,2025

Very rarely do I finish a plate of pad Thai (because there’s always so much). I finished this plate completely. It was so delicious. A little bit spicy for me so next time I’m going to say less spice lol but it was really good! The lady was very nice! The place was small and cute!

Lucie Gerren

Jun 6,2025

Fresh vegetables for a delicious vegetarian meal, fantastic hamburgers for meat lovers. Actually, the best burgers in town. Food is prepared with love and exceptional seasoning. 5 Star, with old school seating. Enjoy! Bonappetite'

Drew Whitaker

Apr 25,2025

It’s not fast food, it’s great food. Cooked to order with fresh ingredients, no nonsense Thai food. Can’t wait to come back on my next trip to Dayton.

BILL R

Apr 4,2025

Great food , large helping . Just expect not to get your food as fast as fast food restaurant . It is cooked to order ,but well worth the wait .

Gelly Rokz

Apr 2,2025

By chance, we stopped here after doing some shopping on Fifth. It was empty. The lady working there was so chill. She was friendly and super attentive. She cooked it all to order right in front of us. Told us stories about her grandsons. Gave us complimentary spring rolls. It cost more than I thought it would. I don't know if it was rang in correctly or not, but it didn't matter. The food was amazing and super filling. I will go again sometime in my life.

David Drayton

Mar 15,2025

Beautiful location in Dayton! I love Thai food and right in front of me, the sweetest lady cooked my order to perfection. It was served medium hot which still made me sweat! Delicious Thai iced tea and a Coke to drink. Very small but intimate place to eat! Highly recommended

Kristin Sobolik

Mar 15,2025

This is a classic sit down and take your time diner while you watch your food being made from scratch in front of you. We had a fantastic Pad Thai and Massaman Curry. Loved watching the ingredients come together. Next time will dial the heat down to a 2 - just our personal preference. Next to us we watched the traditional YUMMY Burger and Homemade fries come together and we will definitely get that next time. Thick, juicy, well-cooked burger with thick sliced fries made fresh from white potatoes. I know this is going to be our new favorite place! Highly recommend! But make sure you have time to relax and watch a home-cooked meal prepared in front of you.

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