Lotus Indian Restaurant in Houston, TX

4.8(584)$20–30Houston, TX
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 584 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Houston, TX • Price $20–30 • 4.8★
Lotus Indian Restaurant, located in Houston, TX, offers an Indian buffet experience with a price range of $20–30. This establishment has received a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 584 reviews. Service options include dine-in, takeout, and delivery. The restaurant also provides hours, a website, and a phone number for customer inquiries. Lotus Indian Restaurant is situated at 12280 Westheimer Rd #8, Houston, TX 77077. Visitors seeking an Indian buffet in the Houston area can find more information through their website or by phone.

Good to know

  • Lotus Indian Restaurant has a listed address in Houston, TX, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 584 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
12280 Westheimer Rd #8, Houston, TX 77077, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 869-8696
Today
11 AM–3 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.8 (584 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
DeliveryDine-InTakeout

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.5 weighted · 584 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.8 from 584 reviews(↓ 0.34 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median584 / 582 median
02,910 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.13) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2910+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–11 PM
monday
11 AM–3 PM
saturday
11 AM–11 PM
sunday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–3 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsFree Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

584 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Lotus Indian Restaurant?

Lotus Indian Restaurant has a 4.8-star rating based on 584 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
18
Retail & Shopping
8
Arts & Culture
4
Healthcare & Medical
3
Miscellaneous Services
2
Transportation & Automotive
1

37 nearby places across 7 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

39 places nearby (arts & culture, food, healthcare, home & garden, services)

Place Of Worships

Covenant Church

Place Of Worship

2402 Gray Falls Drive

~0.2 mi
+1-281-870-0349Website
Formosan Presbyterian Church of Greater Houston

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi
Westheimer Community Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi
Ashford Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Restaurants

Emporio Brazilian Grill

Restaurant

12288 Westheimer Road

~122 ftMo 11:00-15:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-281-293-7442Website
Gen Korean BBQ

Restaurant

12230 Westheimer Road

~191 ft
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Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Houston

Restaurant

12270 Westheimer Road

~275 ft
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Osha Thai Kitchen

Restaurant

12230 Westheimer Road

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Mascalzone

Restaurant

12126 Westheimer Road

~0.1 miMo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
+1-832-328-5151Website
Arpi's Phoenicia Deli & Coffee House

Restaurant

12151 Westheimer Road

~0.2 miMo-Th,Su 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00
+1 281-558-0416Website
Pappadeaux

Restaurant

12109 Westheimer Road

~0.2 mi
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Toasted Yolk

Restaurant

12151 Westheimer Road

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-19:00
+1 281-617-7458Website

Bakerys

Paris Baguette

Bakery

12230 Westheimer Road

~195 ft
+12818093103Website

Cafes

The Alley

Cafe

12230 Westheimer Road

~207 ft
+18322953876Website

Ice Creams

SomiSomi

Ice Cream

12230 Westheimer Road

~0.1 mi
+1-346-374-7703Website

Fast Foods

Dave's Hot Chicken

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Whataburger

Fast Food

12401 Westheimer Road

~0.2 mi
+1 281-556-8770Website
Arby's

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Schlotzsky's

Fast Food

12485 Westheimer Road

~0.3 mi
+1-281-558-2867
Taco Bell

Fast Food

12543 Westheimer

~0.4 miMo-Th 09:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-04:00; Su 09:00-03:00
+1 281-679-1899Website
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

2606 South Kirkwood Road

~0.5 miMo-Tu 06:00-22:00; We 06:30-22:00; Th-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su off
+1 281-759-5799Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

12625 Westheimer Road

~0.6 miMo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
+1 281-493-6779Website

Dentists

Apple Dentists

Dentist

~0.6 mi

Doctors

Pasha Snoring & Sinus Center

Doctors

12121 Richmond Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Th 08:00-12:00,13:30-17:00; Fr 08:00-12:00
+1 281-920-5558

Hospitals

West Houston Medical Center

Hospital

12141 Richmond Avenue

~0.6 mi24/7
+1 281 558 3444Website

Doityourselfs

Lowe's

Doityourself

2610 Kirkwood Drive

~0.4 miMo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
+1 281-920-5660Website

Charging Stations

Houston, TX - 12523 Westheimer Rd Supercharger

Charging Station

12523 Westheimer Road

~0.6 mi24/7
Website

Grave Yards

Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery

Grave Yard

12800 Westheimer Road

~0.8 mi

Pastrys

Lady M Cake Boutique

Pastry

12270 Westheimer Road

~257 ft
+12815728388Website

Grocerys

99 Ranch

Grocery

12230 Westheimer Road

~435 ftSu-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00
+12818678899Website
Teso Life

Grocery

12230 Westheimer Road

~0.1 miSu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
+12817601968Website

Supermarket;Deli;Bakery;Wine;Wholesales

Phoenicia Specialty Foods

Supermarket;Deli;Bakery;Wine;Wholesale

12141 Westminster Road

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00, Su 08:00-19:00
+1-281-558-8225Website

Storage Rentals

Right Move Storage

Storage Rental

12121 Westminster Plaza Drive

~0.3 mi

Supermarkets

Walmart Supercenter

Supermarket

2700 South Kirkwood Road

~0.4 miMo-Su 06:00-24:00
+1 281-558-5670Website
H-E-B

Supermarket

11815 Westheimer Road

~0.6 mi
+1-281-531-8646

Money Lenders

PLS

Money Lender

~0.6 mi

Social Facilitys

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Social Facility

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~0.2 mi
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Social Facility

11805 Meadowglen Lane

~0.6 mi
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Fuels

H-E-B Fuel

Fuel

~0.5 mi