Lotus Deli

My wife and I needed out Indian fix so Lotus Deli was chosen. We tried the Paneer Butter Masala, Dahi Puri, and Bhatura. The Paneer Butter Masala deliciously creamy and flavorful (spicy too!). The Paneer was fresh and it went well with Roti and Bhatura we had. The Bhatura itself had a great fry and wasn’t oily at all (another great sign!). Lastly, the Dahi Puri was probably my favorite, as they were filled to the brim with delicious yogurt/​potatoes and a great sauce. While the Dahi Puri was very filling, it still gave you a lasting feeling of freshness when you finished.
Overall, will definitely be returning to try out some more Indian food goodness.

Started of really good. They served stale curry (typical refrigeration problems). Decided to give them another chance, another instance, the Okra curry was stale, it made me and my wife sick. Really wished the indian restaurants can keep up quality. All they have to do with the curry is properly refrigerate the food and heat it up really good.
Another issue with this place is the styro-​foam plates. Please, Please change it.

I have never had a bad meal at this place. When I’m feeling like spicy and don’t want to worry about if there is meat in the kitchen or food this is the spot. I remember one day one of the employees reminded me that the animals are at the zoo. Anyway when you are in the area stop in for some really tasty Indian food that will have you coming back for more. I have my fix at least twice a month. Peace.

Had halwa poori bhaji and sugarcane juice. The place is not fancy. But food is very good. Still thinking about the bhaji. It was really tasty. Unlike other Indian food cafes in and around phoenix. I just hope they maintain the taste.

Food is okay. Cooks seem to be new but food is improved than beforr. Do not get sugarcane juice — its tasteless. Pavbhaji is weird as well. We liked samosa chaat and pani puri. Cashier is a bit slow and everything seems to be single threaded.

It’s an Indian Deli where you can buy the essential groceries and while you’re at it splurge into some Indian vegetarian delicacies like Choley bhatura, paav Bhaji, samosas or try the combo meals (rice, roti, dal, curry, pickle, salad).
They also have some wraps or try the chaats if you like tangy spicy food.
You can finish it up with lassi or masala Chai.

We are total rookies when it comes to Indian food but we were curious to try it. We stopped in on a suggestion from a work friend. The young lady working the register (who I believe is the owner) spent at least 5 full minutes going over the menu with us and answering every question we had. The price and portion size allow you to try a few different things instead of having to commit to one more expensive large portion. We had two wraps, a curry dish, an appetizer, and a sweet fruit drink for $ 21. We really enjoyed them all. The only thing I didn’t like was the disposable plates/​bowls/​silverware.

Okayish food. Quite pricey compared to other Indian snack joints in and around Mesa.

Had the wraps for lunch. yummy. mmmm. What a change of pace from fat american food. and taste great too!
Everything on the menu is around $ 5 too.

This is a good place to have actual Indian food. They dont have a full menu, its more like a snack place! I tried the pav bhaji and paneer roll. Pav bhaji was nice, a little spicy and the Paneer roll was exceptional. I am not a big paneer fan and yet I loved it. Also try the masala chai, its very good!

Awesome experience! Just moved here from New York and it feels like home! I recommend this for anyone who loves Indian food!

Must try Indian place! Specially try the paneer kathi wrap and vada pay!

never been there before, yesterday (3.31.2015 evening) think about this restourent and go there to visit the place
we orderd some apetizers the serve worst chat i ever had… the food was cold and seems old. not a recommended place never be back

Great food and super low prices. I brought my family in for a quick snack and the portions are so big that it turned into a full meal. All of us left completely full and without spending a lot. A great vegetarian place that can customise to suit your needs. I specially liked the friendliness and politeness of the staff as they took the time to understand my needs and answer my questions. You don’t expect that kind of service from a counter pickup place. If you are looking for good home cooked vegetarian place that won’t break the bank then this place has it all… and if it doesn’t then tell the staff and they will make it happen.

Walked in on a whim. Glad I did. Place is SUPER clean. Indian market has everything you need to make curries, samosas, roti, etc. TONS of spices. What surprised me, was the restaurant area. I had no clue what to get. The gentlemen was so nice and helpful. Explained everything in detail. I ordered a paneer wrap. Boy was it GOOD! I split it with other person since I didn’t know if I’d even like it. As soon as I took first bite, I wish I didn’t split it. The wrap was made from scratch. Not from any package. The wrap had Indian cheese also made by them. It had spices, peppers, onion, cilantro and two homemade sauces. This little market is a hidden gem for those in Mesa/​Chandler who LOVE Indian food. The menu isn’t that big, but what they offer are items that you see typically in India called «street food.» I read they also do Vegan dishes. The glass case also had some nice deserts and Mango Lassi drinks. The owner came out and asked how everything was. She said the store will be offering Indian cooking classes very soon. I know I would love how to make this dish I had today at home. I will be back again very soon.