I am fairly new to the Boulder area and am HIGHLY disappointed with my decision tonight to eat at Golden Lotus. With all of the local (and tasteful) restaurants this town has to offer, it surprises me that they are still in business. I should have noticed the first warning sign when I walked in and there was hardly anyone in the restaurant, and no staff appeared to be around. Our server was quick and abrupt, not even pausing for a minute as he rushed to other tables (without even asking us if we wanted something else to drink besides water). The food arrives, which looks mediocre at best and only tastes worse with every bite. Trying to cover my entre with rice didn't even work, and I ended up eating about 1/4 of what I had in front of me, DISPITE how hungry I was. My company and I were ready to leave and had finished our food for a good twenty minutes before the server finally showed up, quickly throwing us the tab with the same complimentary fortune cookies you receive anywhere else. Don't the the prices fool you....the food is SOMEWHAT cheap because it tastes horrible and the service is only worse. I will never again dine at this restaurant, as well as mention it to anyone else except when asked of places to stay away from.
Pros: It was near my house? That was a coincidence.
Cons: EVERYTHING! Food, atmohsphere, staff, service, overall experience.
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