LOTUS INN MENU

🥡 Discover Lotus Inn Restaurant in Kamloops, a long-time local favorite for Chinese and Cantonese dining. Located at 512 Tranquille Rd, this family-friendly spot is best known for its famous ginger chicken, hearty wor wonton soup, and all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets. With generous portions, quick service, and plenty of parking, Lotus Inn is the go-to choice for both casual meals and group gatherings on the North Shore.

Lotus Inn Restaurant menu in Kamloops:

🥟 Appetizers

• Meat Spring Roll

  Crispy roll filled with seasoned minced meat.

• Vegetable Spring Roll

  Lightly fried roll stuffed with mixed vegetables.

• Crispy Chicken Wings (12)

  Tossed in your choice of honey garlic or teriyaki sauce.

• Deep Fried Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce

  Golden wontons served with tangy dipping sauce.

• Deep Fried Mushrooms

  Breaded mushrooms fried until golden and crispy.

• Butter & Garlic Potatoes

  Soft potatoes pan-fried with butter and garlic.

• Meat Dumplings (6 or 12 pcs)

  Steamed or fried dumplings filled with minced meat.

• Lettuce Wrap with Minced Beef (S/L)

  Crisp lettuce leaves filled with savory minced beef.

• Perogies (S/L)

  Traditional dumplings filled with potato and cheese.

🍲 Soups

• Wonton Soup

  Classic broth with pork dumplings.

• Wor Wonton Soup (Pork, Chicken, Beef, Shrimp)

  A hearty soup with mixed meats and wontons.

• Hot & Sour Soup

  Spicy and tangy soup with tofu and vegetables.

• Green Pea Egg Swirl Soup

  Creamy pea soup swirled with egg.

• Chicken Cream Corn Soup

  Thick, velvety corn soup with chicken.

• Chicken Noodle or Beef/BBQ Pork Noodle Soup

  Comforting broth with your choice of protein.

• Prawns or House Noodle Soup

  Noodle soup with shrimp or house special mix.

• Seafood Tofu Soup

  Silken tofu simmered with assorted seafood.

🍜 Chow Mein (Noodles)

• Plain Chow Mein

  Stir-fried noodles in a light sauce.

• Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetable Chow Mein

  Classic noodle dish with your choice of protein.

• Mushroom Chow Mein

  Stir-fried noodles with tender mushrooms.

• Shrimp Chow Mein

  Noodles tossed with shrimp and vegetables.

• House Chow Mein

  A combination of meats, shrimp, and vegetables.

• Cantonese Chow Mein

  Crispy noodles topped with mixed meats and vegetables in sauce.

• Beef & Tomatoes Chow Mein

  Stir-fried beef with fresh tomatoes over noodles.

• Singapore Style Noodle

  Thin noodles stir-fried with curry spices and vegetables.

• Shanghai Style Noodle

  Thick noodles wok-fried with savory soy flavors.

• Beef Chow Fun (Rice Noodles)

  Flat rice noodles with tender beef slices.

🍚 Fried Rice

• Plain Fried Rice

  Simple stir-fried rice with egg.

• Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetable Fried Rice

  Classic fried rice with your choice of protein.

• Mushroom Fried Rice

  Stir-fried rice with mushrooms.

• Shrimp Fried Rice

  Fluffy rice cooked with shrimp and vegetables.

• House Fried Rice

  Mixed meats and vegetables in fried rice.

• Beef & Tomatoes Fried Rice

  Fried rice stir-fried with beef and fresh tomato.

🍛 Curry Dishes

• Curry Chop Suey (Vegetable)

  Seasonal vegetables in a spiced curry sauce.

• Curry Chicken, Beef, or Prawns

  Your choice of protein simmered in curry sauce.

• Curry Squid

  Tender squid in a bold curry sauce.

• Curry Seafood (Prawn, Squid, Scallop)

  Mixed seafood in a rich curry base.

🥦 Chop Suey (Vegetable)

• Chicken, Beef, or Pork Chop Suey

  Stir-fried vegetables with your choice of protein.

• Vegetable or Mushroom Chop Suey

  Fresh veggies or mushrooms stir-fried with sauce.

• Prawns or House Chop Suey

  Stir-fried prawns or house special with vegetables.

• Cashew or Almond Nut Option

  Add nuts for extra flavor and crunch.

🍖 Pork & Ribs

• Sweet & Sour Boneless Pork

  Crispy pork pieces in sweet and tangy sauce.

• Dry Garlic or Honey Garlic Pork

  Boneless pork cooked with garlic flavors.

• BBQ Pork Boneless

  Barbecued pork stir-fried in savory sauce.

• Salt & Pepper Boneless Pork

  Crispy pork seasoned with salt and black pepper.

• Steamed Pork Ribs (Bone-in)

  Traditional steamed pork with savory sauce.

🍗 Chicken

• Almond Chicken

  Breaded chicken topped with crushed almonds.

• Lemon Chicken

  Crispy chicken with zesty lemon sauce.

• Chicken Balls

  Battered chicken in sweet & sour sauce.

• Pan-Fried Chicken & Cashew Nuts

  Chicken stir-fried with cashews in hoisin sauce.

• Almond Gai Ding

  Diced chicken stir-fried with almonds and vegetables.

• Kung Po Gai Ding

  Chicken stir-fried with vegetables in Szechuan sauce.

• Szechuan Style Ginger Fried Chicken

  Tangy chicken with ginger and spice.

• Mongolian Chicken

  Stir-fried chicken in Mongolian sauce.

• Sesame Seed Chicken

  Deep-fried chicken tossed with sesame sauce.

🥚 Egg Foo Young

• Plain or Mushroom/Chicken/Pork/Beef Egg Foo Young

  Fluffy omelet-style dish with savory sauce.

• Shrimp or House Special Egg Foo Young

  Egg foo young with shrimp or house combo.

• Seafood Egg Foo Young

  Egg foo young with prawns, squid, and scallops.

🌶️ Szechuan Cuisine (Hot & Spicy)

• Szechuan Chicken or Beef

  Sliced chicken or beef stir-fried in spicy sauce.

• Szechuan Prawns

  Prawns stir-fried with onion and peppers in hot sauce.

• Szechuan Chop Suey

  Mixed vegetables in a spicy sauce.

• Szechuan Seafood

  Prawns, squid, and scallops in fiery Szechuan sauce.

🥩 Beef

• Beef Tomato

  Sliced beef stir-fried with fresh tomatoes.

• Beef Broccoli

  Stir-fried beef and broccoli.

• Beef Black Bean

  Beef cooked with onion and peppers in black bean sauce.

• Mongolian Beef

  Stir-fried beef with onion and ginger in Mongolian sauce.

• Ginger Beef

  Crispy beef stir-fried with ginger in sweet-spicy sauce.

🐟 Seafood

• Deep Fried Prawns or Fish

  Golden fried prawns or fish with dipping sauce.

• Salt & Pepper Prawns or Squid

  Crispy seafood seasoned with salt and pepper.

• Deep Fried Mixed Seafood

  Lightly battered assorted seafood.

• Mussels in Butter Garlic or Black Bean Sauce

  Mussels cooked in savory sauces.

• Shrimps in Butter Garlic or Black Bean Sauce

  Juicy shrimp with rich flavor.

• Sautéed Fried Squid or Scallops

  Stir-fried squid or scallops in garlic sauce.

• Sautéed Fried Seafood

  Combination of squid, prawns, and scallops stir-fried together.

🥢 Tofu (Bean Curd)

• Salt & Pepper Tofu (Crispy)

  Lightly fried tofu seasoned with salt and pepper.

• Tofu with Creamy Curry or Oyster Sauce

  Tofu cooked in your choice of sauce.

• Seafood Tofu

  Prawns, squid, scallops, and cod with fried tofu.

• Ma Pou Tofu

  Spicy Szechuan-style tofu with minced pork.

🍽️ Side Orders

• Steamed Rice (S or L)

  Fluffy white rice, the perfect base for any dish.

• Sweet & Sour, Black Bean, or Curry Sauce

  House-made sauces to pair with your entrée.

• French Fries

  Golden and crispy, a classic side.

• Fish & Chips

  Deep-fried fish fillet served with fries.

• Chicken Strips & Fries

  Crispy chicken tenders with golden fries.

• Garden Salad

  Fresh mixed greens with vegetables.

• Caesar Salad

  Crisp romaine, parmesan, and croutons tossed in Caesar dressing.

• Assorted Beverages

  Soft drinks, juice, or bottled water.

🍽️ Dinner Combos

Dinner for One

• D1A

  Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Chow Mein, Deep Fried Prawns

• D1B

  Almond Chicken, Vegetable Chop Suey, Chicken Fried Rice

• D1C

  Almond Chicken, Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Fried Rice

• D1D

  Vegetable Spring Roll, Vegetable Chop Suey, Vegetable Chow Mein

Dinner for Two

• D2A

  2 Vegetable Spring Rolls, Beef Chop Suey, Chicken Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Pork

• D2B

  Deep Fried Prawns (10), Beef Chop Suey, Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Fried Rice

Dinner for Three

• D3A

  3 Spring Rolls, Deep Fried Prawns (15), Beef Chop Suey, Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Chow Mein

• D3B

  3 Spring Rolls, Almond Chicken, Sweet & Sour Pork, Beef Chop Suey, Chicken Fried Rice

Dinner for Four

• D4A

  Chicken Chow Mein, House Chop Suey, House Fried Rice, Honey Garlic Ribs, Almond Chicken, Deep Fried Prawns

• D4B

  Chicken Chow Mein, Beef Chop Suey, Sweet & Sour Pork, Almond Chicken, Deep Fried Prawns, House Fried Rice

Dinner for Six

• D6A

  6 Spring Rolls, Almond Chicken, Deep Fried Prawns, Sweet & Sour Pork, Ginger Beef, House Fried Rice, Chicken Chow Mein, House Chop Suey

• D6B

  Meat Dumpling (12), 6 Spring Rolls, Almond Chicken, Prawns Chop Suey, House Chow Mein, House Fried Rice, Sweet & Sour Pork, Dry Garlic Ribs

Dinner for Eight

• D8

  8 Spring Rolls, 2 Chicken Chow Mein, 2 Pork Fried Rice, 2 Sweet & Sour Pork, 2 Almond Chicken, 2 Deep Fried Prawns, 2 House Chop Suey

🍲 Build Your Own Combination Dinners

Dinner for One (Choose 3–5 Items)

Pick your favorites from the following:

• Wonton Soup or Deep-Fried Wontons

• Chow Mein (Beef, Chicken, Mushroom, or Vegetable)

• Fried Rice (Beef, Chicken, Mushroom, or Vegetable)

• Chop Suey (Beef, Chicken, Mushroom, or Vegetable)

• Broccoli with Beef or Chicken

• Almond Chicken, Deep-Fried Prawns, or Chicken Balls

• Chicken Wings (Crispy, Honey Garlic, or Teriyaki)

• Ribs (Bone-In: Dry Garlic, Honey Garlic, or Teriyaki)

• Boneless Pork (Dry Garlic, Sweet & Sour, or Honey Garlic)

Dinner for Two or More

Spring rolls included with every combo!

• Dinner for Two – 2 Spring Rolls plus your choice of 3 dishes.

• Dinner for Three – 3 Spring Rolls plus your choice of 4 dishes.

• Dinner for Four – 4 Spring Rolls plus your choice of 5 dishes.

• Dinner for Six – 6 Spring Rolls plus your choice of 7 dishes.

• Dinner for Eight – 8 Spring Rolls plus your choice of 10 dishes.

• Dinner for Ten – 10 Spring Rolls plus your choice of 13 dishes.

Selection for Combos (Two or More)

• Soups: Wonton, Hot & Sour, or Chicken Cream Corn

• Chow Mein (Beef, Chicken, Mushroom, Vegetable, Shrimp, or Plain)

• Fried Rice (Beef, Chicken, Mushroom, Vegetable, Shrimp, or Plain)

• Chop Suey (Beef, Chicken, Mushroom, Vegetable, or Shrimp)

• Broccoli with Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp

• Egg Foo Young (Beef, Chicken, Mushroom, Vegetable, Shrimp, or Plain)

• Almond Chicken, Deep-Fried Prawns, Wontons, or Chicken Balls

• Chicken Wings (Crispy, Honey Garlic, or Teriyaki)

• Ribs (Bone-In: Dry Garlic, Honey Garlic, or Teriyaki)

• Boneless Pork (Dry Garlic, Sweet & Sour, or Honey Garlic)

• Ginger Beef, Sesame Chicken, or Kung Po Chicken

• Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce

• Pan-Fried Chicken with Cashews, Almond Gai Ding, or Kung Po Gai Ding

🍽️ All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Served daily with a wide selection of Chinese and Cantonese dishes, fresh salads, and house-made desserts.

• Lunch Buffet

  11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

• Dinner Buffet

  4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🥢 Buffet Highlights

• A variety of classic Chinese and Cantonese entrées made fresh daily

• Ginger Chicken and Chinese BBQ — customer favourites with bold flavours

• Daily salad bar with fresh vegetables and seasonal toppings

• Desserts prepared in-house for a sweet finish

📌 Good to Know

• Buffet menu items rotate regularly for freshness and variety

• Prices may vary — call the restaurant for current rates

• Perfect for groups and families who want to try a little of everything

📖 See the current Lotus Inn menu on their website

⭐ Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Ginger Chicken – Crispy chicken coated in the restaurant’s famous sweet and tangy ginger sauce, a must-try dish.

• Chinese BBQ Ribs – Tender, smoky ribs with a rich Cantonese-style marinade.

• Deep-Fried Prawns – Lightly battered prawns served hot and crispy, a buffet highlight.

• Beef & Broccoli – Stir-fried beef with fresh broccoli in a savory garlic sauce.

• Sweet & Sour Pork – Classic Cantonese favourite with tangy sweet & sour glaze.

• Wor Wonton Soup – A hearty bowl loaded with pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables.

• Dinner Buffets – Popular for variety, offering a rotating selection of chow mein, fried rice, seafood, and desserts.

🍴 Dining Experience

• Lotus Inn is known for its family-style dining and generous portions.

• Offers both à la carte Chinese/Cantonese dishes and an all-you-can-eat buffet.

• Atmosphere is casual and welcoming, perfect for families, large groups, and community gatherings.

• Buffet includes fresh salads, entrées, seafood, and house-made desserts with rotating daily options.

• Guests often highlight the speed of service and the comfort of classic Chinese dining.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility

• Large on-site parking lot with plenty of spaces available for guests.

• Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers with ground-level entry.

• Located directly on Tranquille Road, making it easy to reach by car.

• Transit-friendly location – Kamloops bus routes stop nearby, offering convenient access for those without a vehicle.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Situated at 512 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, in the North Shore Brocklehurst area.

• Close to Northills Shopping Centre, making it convenient for combining dining with shopping.

• Just a short drive from McArthur Island Park and Rivers Trail, popular recreational areas.

• Easy to spot from the main road with a recognizable, classic restaurant frontage.

📦 Ordering Options

• Dine-in service with both menu and buffet choices.

• Takeout available for the full à la carte menu.

• Buffet is dine-in only and not available for takeout.

• Call-in orders are popular for quick pick-ups.

• No direct mention of delivery service — best to confirm with the restaurant when ordering.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests consistently praise the buffet variety and freshness.

• Ginger Chicken is often mentioned as the standout dish.

• Families love the all-you-can-eat option for its value and selection.

• Some reviews note that the décor feels a bit traditional, but the quality of food and portion sizes make up for it.

• Overall, Lotus Inn is considered a long-standing Kamloops favorite for Chinese and Cantonese cuisine.

This menu was last updated: 3 weeks ago.