Lotus Plant Based Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Lotus Plant Based Kitchen, a vegan gem located in Withington, Manchester. This charming eatery specializes in plant-based Asian cuisine that captivates diners with innovative flavors and exquisite presentations.

Dim Sum: Start your meal with delightful treats like the Char Siu Bao and Taro Siu Mai Dumplings, each bursting with flavor.
Soups: Warm your soul with the Japanese Miso Soup or indulge in the crispy dumpling soup, perfect for any occasion.
Appetizers: Savor the crispy salt and pepper squid or enjoy rich Samosas, ensuring the menu offers something for everyone.

As echoed by guest reviews, including a noteworthy recommendation for the salt and pepper squid, every dish promises exceptional quality and taste. The attentive staff and inviting atmosphere further enhance your dining experience, making Lotus Plant Based Kitchen a must-visit for anyone, regardless of dietary preference.

Appetisers

Crispy Seaweed

Fried shredded green cabbage leaves with meat floss

$£5.00

Salt And Pepper Chilli Squid

Option A. King Oyster mushrooms Option B. Shimeji mushrooms

$£7.80

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Filo: Wrapped cabbage, carrots, mushroom, bamboo shoots

$£7.20

Crispy Won Ton

Filo: Parcels filled with mixed vegetables and seafood

$£7.20

Scallop Balls

Breadcrumb battered scallop balls with a tartar dip

$£7.50

Butterfly Prawns

Lightly battered prawns with Thousand Island sauce

$£7.50

Satay Chicken Skewers

Crispy chicken skewers with satay peanut sauce

$£7.50

Sesame Toast

Sesame coated prawn paste toast

$£7.20

Samosas

Curried soft potatoes filling with peas, sweet corn, carrots

$£7.20

Homemade Crispy Seitan

Crispy seitan rolls with sweet and sour plum sauce, mustard sauce

$£7.20

Popcorn Tofu

Salt and pepper crispy mashed tofu and veggie pieces

$£7.50

Spicy Salt And Pepper Meat

chicken/ prawns/ pork ribs

$£7.80

Spicy Salt And Pepper Vegetables

Tofu/ chips/ mogo chips/ aubergine

$£7.20

Deep Fried Chicken Balls

Served with sweet and sour sauce

$£7.80

Bang Bang Chicken (Cold Dish)

Shredded chicken, cucumber with sesame and peanut butter sauce

$£7.20

Cauliflower Bites

Sticky, spicy and sweet crispy cauliflower

$£7.20

Laksa Skewers

Marinated spicy curry gluten skewers

$£7.20

Caramel Tofu

Sweet, savoury coated tofu with a hint of spice

$£7.20

Roasted Eel Skewers

Seaweed wrapped with tofu skin rolls on skewers

$£7.50

Chicken Sweet Corn Soup

Sweet corn soup with chicken mince

$£6.20

Pekin Hot And Sour Soup

Tofu, carrots, bamboo shoots, fungus silk mushrooms

$£6.20

Thai Tom Yum Soup

Shrimp, mushrooms, cherry tomato, lemongrass, coriander coconut milk

$£6.20

Won Ton Soup

Soft dumplings and chicken in a clear savoury broth

$£6.50

Crispy Dumpling Soup

Fried crispy dumplings in a spicy, sweet and sour soup

$£6.50

Japanese Miso Soup

Tofu, carrots, seaweed, chicken in miso broth

$£6.20

Soups

Grilled and Steamed Dim Sum

Steam Combo

Har Gow, Siu Mai, Chiu Chow Dumplings, Jade Dumplings, Crystal Dumplings

$£8.20

House Dumplings

Assorted Grilled Veggie Dumplings

$£7.20

Vegetables Chicken Buns

Pan fried crispy bottom

$£7.20

Char Siu Bao

Savoury and sweet fluffy BBQ buns

$£7.20

Har Gow

Translucent prawn and bamboo shoot parcels

$£7.20

Taro Siu Mai

Dumplings wrapped in taro and vegetables parcels

$£7.20

Chiu Chow Dumplings

Translucent pastry filled with chicken and minced mushroom

$£7.20

Jade Dumplings

Mixed mushroom, courgette, wrapped in a translucent pastry

$£7.20

Crystal Dumplings

Sweet corn, carrots, meat, wrapped in a translucent pastry

$£7.20

XO Turnip Cake

Spice coated Chinese radish cake

$£7.20

Bean Curd Rolls

STEAMED or PAN FRIED (Shredded vegetables and duck rolled in tofu skin)

$£7.20

Red Chilli Dumplings

Steamed pak choi won ton in Szechuan spicy sauce

$£7.20

Bao Buns

Crispy oyster mushroom and duck / Satay Beef

$£7.50

Multi-Layer Puff Pastry

Char Siu Puff Pastry/ Radish Puff Pastry

$£7.50

Sweet Red Bean Paste Buns

Steamed or Deep Fried with sweet coconut milk dip

$£7.50

Sweet Black Sesame Paste Buns

Fried shredded green cabbage leaves with crispy shredded mushrooms

$£7.50

Sweet Chestnut Paste Buns

steamed or deep fried with a sweet coconut milk dip

$£7.50

Black Bean Sauce Dishes

chicken/ prawn/ beef/ fish/ tofu/ mix veg (Stir fried pepper, carrots and courgette in black bean sauce)

$£12.50

Sweet And Sour Sauce Dishes

Chicken/ prawn/ fish/ tofu/ mix veg (Stir fried pepper, carrot and pineapple in sweet and sour sauce)

$£12.50

Black Pepper Sauce Dishes

Chicken/ Prawn/ Beef/ Fish/ King Oyster mushroom Mix Veg (Stir fried pepper and fennel bulb in black pepper sauce)

$£12.80

Sweet And Spicy Szechuan Dishes

Crispy shredded beef/ crispy shitake mushroom (Stir fried red chili, pepper and carrots in Szechuan sauce)

$£12.50

Spicy Szechuan Dishes

chicken/ prawn/ beef/ fish/ pork/ tofu (Stir fried pepper, carrot and courgette in spicy Szechuan sauce)

$£12.50

Spicy Dry Red Chilli Oil Szechuan Dishes

Chicken/ Beef (Stir fried dry red chilli with fried peanuts)

$£12.50

Kung Po Dishes

Chicken/ Tofu (Stir fried dry red chili and vegetable and pepper with cashew nuts)

$£12.50

Sambal Fish

battered fish in chilli, tomato sauce

$£13.50

Stir Fried Vegetable Dishes

A. Broccoli and gigner B. Wood ear mushroom with Cashew nuts C. Mix Veg with Cashew nuts D. Mix mushroom with seasonal veg.

$£6.50

Sizzling Dishes

A. Aubergine in Chef's special Sauce / B. Cantonese Beef/ C. Mix Veg meat with black pepper sauce

$£11.00

Hot Pot Dishes

1. tofu aubergine / 2. Szechuan Ma Po Tofu/ 3. twice cooked sliced pork/ 4. Thai tom yum / 5. Thai Lemon Fish/ 6. Thai Chicken Green Curry / 7. Satay beef/ 8. house special Curry/ 9. Braised Tofu

$£13.50

Crispy Pipa Tofu

$£13.00

Plum Sauce Lamb

$£12.50

Pekin Rib

$£12.50

Main Courses

Star Dishes

Lettuce Wrap

1. Cantonese Style / 2. Thai Style (Stir fried mix vegetables and veggie mince served with lettuce or pancake)

$£12.50

Crispy Combo

Sesame toast, satay chicken skewers, spring rolls, samosas, won ton

$£15.50

Veggie Crispy Pancake Wrap

1. Aromatic crispy Duck/ 2. Aromatic Crispy Lamb/ 3. Aromatic Crispy Goose. (Served with pancake, BBQ sauce, lettuce and cucumber)

$£15.80

Cantonese BBQ Pork

Served with sweet bean sauce

$£12.50

Golden Fried Crispy Chicken

Served with sweet bean sauce, ginger and coriander sauce

$£12.50

BBQ Combo

BBQ duck, BBQ pork, braised king oyster mushroom, soy sauce chicken served with sweet bean sauce, ginger and coriander sauce

$£20.50

Special Yang Zhou Fried Rice

Fried rice with mixed vegetables and mix veggie meat

$£13.50

Mixed Vegetables Fried Rice

Fried rice with mixed vegetables

$£10.50

Thai Chilli Basil Fried Rice

Pineapple and mixed vegetables with spicy laksa skewers

$£13.50

Chef's Special XO Fried Rice

Mixed vegetables and veggie meat with chef's special sauce

$£13.50

Triple Roast Rice

Char siu, duck, chicken on a bed of fried rice served with BBQ and ginger coriander sauce

$£13.50

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Served vegetables soup, chilli sauce and ginger coriander sauce

$£13.50

Japanese Curry Rice Chicken Rice

1. Chicken Katsu/ 2. Veg Tempura.

$£13.50

Boiled Rice

$£3.00

Fried Rice

$£4.00

Ginger Fried Rice

$£5.00

Plain Chips

$£4.00

Rice

Noodles

Crispy Noodles With Beef And Black Bean Sauce

Stir fried vegetables with beef and black bean sauce on top of crispy noodles

$£13.50

Crispy Noodles With Shredded Pork

Stir fried vegetables with shredded pork on top of crispy noodles

$£13.50

Crispy Noodles With Duck

Stir fried vegetables with duck on top of crispy noodles

$£13.50

Crispy Noodles With Seafood

Stir fried vegetables with seafood on top of crispy noodles

$£13.50

Beef Thick Rice Noodles

Stir fried thick rice noodles with beansprouts and beef

$£13.50

Singapore Vermicelli

Stir fried thin rice noodles with meat and curry powder

$£13.50

Pad Thai

Flat rice noodles, beansprouts with tofu and prawns

$£13.50

Japanese Style Fried Chicken Udon

Stir fried udon noodles with chicken and vegetables

$£13.50

Dumpling Soup Noodles

Won ton dumplings in a clear savoury noodle soup

$£13.50

Satay Beef Soup Noodles

Nutty rich satay soup topped with sliced beef

$£13.50

Laksa Noodles

Rice noodles in creamy Malaysian curry soup

$£13.50

Stir Fried Beansprouts Noodles

$£6.50

Stir Fried Beansprouts Thick Rice Noodles

$£6.50