Lotus is a great place for takeout Vietnamese and bubble tea. The best word to describe it is consistent. You get what you pay for and if you need a quick lunch, dinner and work/live close by; its not bad. Especially compared to the "Vietnam Restaurant" on 12th just a block away. They use white meat for chicken which wins me over. Dark chicken meat is a huge pet peeve of mine. If you need a decent staple Vietnamese meal and are close by its a lot safer than the other options in the neighborhood. Salad rolls are excellent!