Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Ithaca: 9:38 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (607) 339-0023 to confirm.
Location & directions
101 North Aurora StreetIthaca, NY 14850
About The Lotus
Located at 101 North Aurora Street in Ithaca, New York, The Lotus is a Korean restaurant. It is one of 168 places to eat and drink we list in Ithaca.
The Lotus is open daily, 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
You can visit for dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options.
Phone: (607) 339-0023.
Quick facts
- Category
- Korean Restaurant
- Address
- 101 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Phone
- (607) 339-0023
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Korean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Lotus’s weekday schedule with 94 other Korean restaurants in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 65% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 80.5 hours a week, 11 hours more than the local median of 70. 84% of Korean restaurants in New York open on Sundays, and The Lotus is one of them.
Compared with 94 other Korean restaurants in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Korean restaurants in New York
Based on 13 menus with 690 priced items from Korean restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $17.00, and half of all items are priced between $12.95 and $22.95.
We don’t have The Lotus’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Korean restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 23% | $2.00 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Lotus there are 69 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 130 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (20), Pizza (10), Bakeries & Desserts (10), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (9).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Korean restaurants are within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Asia Cuisine, < 0.1 mi away.
56 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanSimeon's American Bistro< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternLev Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Food Trucks & TakeoutLuna Inspired Street Food< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanLe Café Cent-Dix< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexViva Taqueria< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Korean restaurant
Korean restaurants range from tabletop barbecue, where you grill marinated meats yourself, to soup and stew houses, fried chicken shops and casual spots serving bibimbap and noodles. Almost every meal comes with banchan – small complimentary side dishes such as kimchi, pickled vegetables and seasoned greens that are usually refilled on request.
What to order
- Bulgogi or galbi – marinated beef for the grill
- Bibimbap – rice bowl with vegetables, egg and chili paste, often in a hot stone pot
- Kimchi jjigae or soondubu – comforting stews
- Korean fried chicken – soy-garlic or spicy glaze
Good to know
- Banchan refills are free – just ask.
- Barbecue restaurants often require at least two orders of meat per table.
- All-you-can-eat barbecue usually has a time limit of about 90 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Lotus's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Is The Lotus open on Sunday?
Yes, The Lotus is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Where is The Lotus located?
The Lotus is located at 101 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.
What is the phone number of The Lotus?
You can call The Lotus at (607) 339-0023.
Does The Lotus offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Lotus. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Lotus open late?
Yes – The Lotus is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Lotus?
There are 130 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Lotus. Nearby options include Simeon's American Bistro (< 0.1 mi), Lev Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and Luna Inspired Street Food (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Korean restaurants near The Lotus?
4 other Korean restaurants within a mile. The closest is Asia Cuisine, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Korean restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 13 menus with 690 priced items from Korean restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $17.00, and half of all items are priced between $12.95 and $22.95.
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