Lotus House debuted at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in 2013, and returns for its twelfth festival this year. “Treat your senses to authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!” This year’s 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival takes place February 28 – May 27, 2024.
Menu for Lotus House at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Food:
- Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer with Creamy Peanut Sauce – $6.75
- House-Made Cheesy Crab Wontons – $8.25
- Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings – $5.50
Beverages:
- 🆕 Mango Bubble Tea (Non-Alcoholic) – $7.75
- 🆕 Orange Blossom Brewing Honey Jasmine Lager Draft Beer, Orlando, FL (5.5% ABV) – $5.50 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
- 🆕 Dragon Dynasty: Baijiu Spirit, Light Rum, Dragon Fruit, Piña Colada Mix and Soda Water – $14.50
- 🆕 Lucky Peach: Peach Whiskey, Oolong Tea, Honey, Lemon Juice and Soda Water – $14.25
- Tropical Moon: Vodka, Triple Sec, Passion Fruit, Soda Water and White Boba Pearls – $14.00
Photos of Menu Items from Lotus House at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer with Creamy Peanut Sauce – $6.75
Rank out of 7: 4
The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was spicy and sweet. This had a real spicy kick and we liked it, but each bite had a different taste, giving it a somewhat inconsistent palate. Overall, it’s still a decent option.
House-Made Cheesy Crab Wontons – $8.25
Rank out of 7: 4
The wontons are fine, but they didn’t have a lot of crab. You get two wontons for the price, and they’re pretty tasty, so if you’re in the mood for these, we wouldn’t discourage it.
Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings – $5.50
Rank out of 7: 1
While the presentation of this dish is pretty, that’s the only compliment we can give it. The top of a dumpling should be crunchy, but this was basically a rock. It was incredibly hard to cut through and resembled what we think chewing plastic is probably like. It’s vile. It’s tough. The flavor isn’t good. This is probably one of the worst dishes we’ve had. If you’re looking for something similar, we recommend the spring rolls from the quick service in this pavilion.
*NEW* Mango Bubble Tea (Non-Alcoholic) – $7.75
Rank out of 7: 3
The tea is refreshing if you’re looking for a nice, non-alcoholic drink, but the boba are flavorless.
*NEW* Orange Blossom Brewing Honey Jasmine Lager Draft Beer, Orlando, FL (5.5% ABV) – $5.50 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
From correspondence with Orange Blossom Brewing, this beer is exclusive to the China Pavilion. “Honey Jasmine Lager blends together the aromatic essence of jasmine and the nuanced notes of honey, set against the backdrop of a crisp, clean lager. The interplay between the soft floral jasmine notes and the subtle sweetness of honey achieves a sophisticated balance, making it a refreshingly subtle yet complex beer with a smooth, clean finish.”
*NEW* Dragon Dynasty: Baijiu Spirit, Light Rum, Dragon Fruit, Pi̱a Colada Mix and Soda Water Р$14.50
Rank out of 7: 5
The tropical notes are great, with the piña colada mix adding a note that tastes a little like suntan lotion smells, but not in a bad way.
*NEW* Lucky Peach: Peach Whiskey, Oolong Tea, Honey, Lemon Juice and Soda Water – $14.25
Rank out of 7: 3
This was our least favorite drink at Lotus House. It’s fine, it’s drinkable, but it’s boring and a little sticky.
Tropical Moon: Vodka, Triple Sec, Passion Fruit, Soda Water and White Boba Pearls – $14.00
Rank out of 7: 5
Due to the color, it may be difficult to see, but there are boba pearls in this drink. However, the boba in this drink is unlike any others that we’ve had before, it’s almost like these were soft, and not in a good way. The texture resembled Jell-O. Beyond that, this drink was refreshing and the taste was pretty good. If you can overlook the weird boba pearls, we actually really enjoyed this.
Location of Lotus House at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Lotus House is located directly across from the China Pavilion on World Showcase Promenade. You can find it at number 9Â on the map below.
More Information
- Check out our review of everything new at this year’s festival here, and our overview of all food items here!
- All of our 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival coverage is available from our landing page at https://wdwnt.garden!
- Previous coverage:
- REVIEW: Lotus House Delivers on Delicious Flavors for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- REVIEW: Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer and Rose Bubble Milk Tea from Lotus House are Inconsistent but Enjoyable at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- REVIEW: Papa Cakes and Tang Dynasty Cocktail Debut at Lotus House for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- REVIEW: Bon Bon Chicken Skewer, Marco Boba, and More at Lotus House at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- REVIEW: Lotus House – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
- REVIEW: Lotus House Outdoor Kitchen – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2018
- The China Pavilion at other festivals: