Mountain Lotus Provisions — Restaurant in Truckee

Oh wow! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe and aiming to eat Vegan - this is the (maybe only) place worthy of dining at. Yes, it is a food truck, but on Monday’s they have a private, multi-course, vegan supper club inside. Mountain Lotus Provisions serves a delicious dive into American fusion with their “Bun Mi Burger” a flavorful and savory American twist on the French influenced, Vietnamese classic Bahn Mi. You will get a meaty vegan patty topped with thinly sliced carrots, cucumber, jalapeños, and a secret sauce. As badge of honor for finding a hidden gem like Mountain Lotus Provisions, treat yourself to some toasted coconut ice cream (vegan) at the truck right next to this one. Seriously- vegans, go here if you’re in Truckee/Tahoe! Lastly, there is plenty of shaded seating outside, and make sure to bring wet wipes for your hands because this burger is too good it might leave your hands a mess. I...

Be careful with what you order. Any time I get something that isn't cooked well done, I get diarrhea. Definitely don't get anything raw. They need to practice hand washing. Vegetables need to be cooked to 165 degrees... well done. It seems like they don't understand this there. It seems like the issue is with not properly handling and washing raw ingredients. When asked about it, the owner tried to claim that I didn't know what temperature was the instant kill for vegetables... I seriously question their serve safe understanding. Owners threatened me, claiming that I had never been there and other...

We used Mountain Lotus Provisions for a catering job. Booked far in advance, I checked in with them two weeks prior to event. Seems they “forgot” about us in a chef change, and scrambled at the last minute. While some things were great (service), the food was subpar and very disappointing, and expensive . I booked because of their reputation, but with the changes and the last minute scramble, it did not come close to expectations. I would skip them for any...