Pure Lotus Cafeteria — Restaurant in George Town

This is a vegetarian cafeteria belong to pure Lotus hospice center.

A lot of the photos from the Google map profile for this place are from the previous menu. They no longer offer that, now it's more of a 'no need to wait so long' food.

It's opened to public, and I am fortunate enough to have visited this place during the nine emperors festival. On top of the usual vegetarian economy rice stall, they also have other stalls selling a lot more variety of food. Got koay teow soup, nasi ulam, tong shui, chai kuih, and etc...

At lunch time, this cafe is usually packed with people. I got to know that most of the people who work there are volunteers, they put up a smile and greet everyone who arrives at the cafe. I took a plate of rice with 4 dishes. Cost only rm8. There is a 10% discount for Penang hospital staff. How nice of them. The dishes are delicious. I am impressed how they are able to make some of the food to have a close resemblance of the non-vege counterpart. Hahahahah. The soy 'pork belly' even has the 3 'layers', it's indeed a feast for the eyes, a pleasure for the taste buds.

Parking can be challenging at this area. The house next door (also belongs to pure lotus) allows parking for in-house guests.

The dining area is clean, with adequately spaced tables and chairs. Food is very good (in my opinion). And most importantly everything here is for a good cause. I...

Highly recommended. Very affordable and healthier Vegetarian food served in economy rice style. Clean, cozy and convenient parking on site. OKU are working here which make the dining experience even more meaningful, on top of the delightful meals. The vegetarian dishes here are less oily and lighter with sodium which suits my taste bud well. If you happen to be around that area, do give it a try. Open Monday to...

A convenient spot for quick meal right behind Penang GH. Affordable meals. I like that the veg dishes are mostly vegetables instead of mock meat based.

Appreciate the kind volunteers who dedicate their time, energy and effort to run this place. Thank you for making this place so welcoming. Special thanks to Datin Joyce, Alice, Cindy, Cindy,...