The Lotus, Highgate
22 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/perth26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Lotus in Highgate draws recommendations for its tasting and chef-selected menus, with diners also praising the food and atmosphere. Several commenters speak positively about vegetarian and vegan options, without describing a fully meat-free restaurant. The dissent is substantive: two commenters dislike the cooking, another finds it too sweet, and two do not consider it fine dining. One visitor enjoyed the set menu but found the room loud. Views on value vary, from good value to overpriced.
Address
Lotus, 521-525 Beaufort St, Highgate WA 6003, Australia
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/nilavei in r/perth · Feb 2026
Describes Lotus as a regular kid-free choice, praising its drinks, service and filling feed-me menu.
- Mixedu/12kclb in r/perth · Nov 2024
Rates the tasting menu well, but doesn't consider the restaurant fine dining.
- Recommendsu/the_dutch_rudder in r/perth · Aug 2026
Rates Lotus as fantastic Thai food and offers it as an option.
- Recommendsu/Ill-Turn-7304 in r/perth · Aug 2026variety
Says it usually has excellent vegan options, though not fully vegetarian or vegan.
- Recommendsu/mamazama in r/perth · Nov 2024ambience
Says it is good with lovely ambience, though not fine dining.
- Recommendsu/Infidus_Imperator in r/perth · Nov 2024taste
Has heard positive word of mouth about the degustation menu but describes no visit of their own.
- Recommendsu/1Manic_cat in r/perth · Feb 2026
Visited Lotus years back and liked it enough to return later the same month.
- Recommendsu/Tikka2023 in r/perth · May 2025value
Says they ate there recently and found it good quality and fair value, pushing back on the negative take.
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- Recommendsu/Street_Platform4575 in r/perth · May 2025
Gives Lotus a positive one-line endorsement.
- Recommendsu/VariousEnvironment90 in r/perth · Nov 2024
Names this Highgate spot as a recommendation with no further description.
- Recommendsu/idonthavemale in r/perth · Aug 2026
Suggests this place with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/NarrowLizard in r/perth · Jun 2026taste
Calls Lotus excellent for both its food and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Kierannz9 in r/perth · Mar 2026
Recommends this Beaufort Street place, which they often take guests to and say always impresses.
- Recommendsu/mokachill in r/perth · Mar 2026
Endorses Lotus, saying others have already recommended it.
- Caveatu/christurnbull in r/perth · Feb 2026taste
Personally found its food too sweet for their taste.
- Recommendsu/Responsible_Berry829 in r/perth · Jan 2026
Describes their experience at the Highgate Lotus as lovely.
- Caveatu/throw-away-traveller in r/perth · May 2025taste
Says Lotus falls short even of average Asian cooking; thinks locals misjudge Asian food.
- Recommendsu/unfollowyourdrms in r/perth · Aug 2026taste
Calls it delicious, with good vegan and vegetarian options for a meal or drinks.
- Recommendsu/moppetnmittens in r/perth · May 2026
Says they love Lotus but doubts it would suit the no-onion-or-garlic need.
- Recommendsu/vintage_chick_ in r/perth · Feb 2026
Ranks Lotus among its top three and has tried its feed-me menu there.
- Recommendsu/meellaanniiee in r/perth · Feb 2026
Says Lotus is great and notes others already suggested it.
- Recommendsu/Mid_MidlifeCrisis in r/perth · Sep 2025taste
Also a big fan of Lotus in Highgate, praising its reliable food and decor.
- Recommendsu/Cpl_Hicks76_REBORN in r/perth · Dec 2024taste
Chef's choice menu impressed; every dish landed, and the vegetarian version was excellent too.
- Recommendsu/PuzzledDevelopment50 in r/perth · Jun 2024
Recommends Lotus as a second option.
- Recommendsu/JazzySneakers in r/perth · Oct 2025value
Praises Lotus for good value and big portions, describing it as fancy dining.
- Caveatu/Ok_Neat2979 in r/perth · May 2025taste
Agrees the place is bad, finding its flavours basic.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.