Lotus Cafe

The food here is really good & tempting
There are variety of options to choose from
The food presentation as well is on point

They do have live music sessions on weekends

Very polite staff
The interior & vibe is really very amazing
Spacious place
They have many cocktails & mocktails to try from

Overall a very good experience

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We were planning to visit JW Mariott at Juhu as it has a reputation of having really good ambience. The fireballs that greet you at the gate and more at pool side, everything screams luxury. The interiors are very well done, suits a 5 star hotel. Only thing they didn't allow restaurant guests to visit the poolside which was a terrible loss.

We went for dinner buffet at Lotus Cafe. It was 3200+ taxes per person and free for kids below 5 years. The selection of dishes and live counters were good. But I think they lacked popular starters like Chicken Tikka or Tandoori. It was more towards continental style with grilled fish, etc.

The live pizza is a must try! The pasta has lot to improve, as I've had better pasta from cheaper joints. The kathi rolls were not exciting. I'd suggest them to add momos or dumplings as it is better suited to the menu.

The dessert section was overwhelming with icecreams, pastries and Indian Sweets like Rasmalai, Kaju roll, etc. It was all very good. However I would ask them to avoid multiple cakes and give some variety like Jalebi, cupcakes, eclair, etc.

On service front, it was amazing with very attentive and cheerful staff who caters to every need. Considering the cost, I would not recommend the buffet, but you can definitely come to dine. Best suited for evening with a good view of the pool.

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I booked a large table to take my family out for a nice lunch buffet. The staff was very helpful and provided everything we needed. The spread, quality, and ambience were all perfect. Special thanks to Pankaj who made the arrangements ahead of time.

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A premium restaurant with a large variety of good quality and delicious food. There were several options for starters, mains and desserts, which included a good selection of food for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Service was very good with table service available for the buffet which makes things very convenient.

It is quite expensive but this premium is expected from a restaurant in a 5 star hotel where quality is assured.

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The ambience here is truly great and has always been a highlight 🌟. I’ve been visiting this restaurant 2-3 times a year for the last 5-7 years, and earlier, the taste they delivered was gold. Back then, they really tried to include everything in their buffet, and the dessert section used to be huge and impressive 🍰🍮.

Now, let’s talk about the breakfast buffet—it’s pretty standard, similar to what you’d find at any 5-star continental breakfast 🍳🥐. They do include a few Indian dishes, but honestly, breakfast here has never excited me since the beginning.

As for dinner, it used to be something I truly looked forward to because of how flavourful and varied the food was 🍽️. However, over the last 2-3 visits, it feels like something is always off—sometimes it’s the salt, sometimes it’s the flavours. The food feels same-same now, and perhaps I’ve become fed up of eating the same dishes repeatedly. There’s nothing new or exciting anymore, and the taste is not extraordinary enough to crave anything specific. I used to love the pizza here; it was one of my favorites. But lately, the taste has literally deteriorated 😞. It’s just not the same anymore, and it’s disappointing to see the quality drop. Hope they bring back the original flavors they were known for.

That said, this place still shines for its ambience ✨, and for newcomers, it might still feel impressive and worth the visit. But for me, my interest in visiting Lotus Cafe is slowly fading away 😕. I guess it’s a matter of having it too many times.

Still, for the overall experience, I’d rate it 4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐.

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