One of the best Thailand food I’ve had. I’ve tried Phaneng curry and Tom Yum all over Northern California and this has to be the best of them. I love how their fried rice is crispy and chewy at the same time and I paired my meal with their Thai iced tea was so rich in flavor. The Bento Box 1 had all orange chicken teriyaki chicken and two egg rolls that were flavorful. Glad this place exist in Central Valley!

Incredible food. Great service. Highly recommend. Better Asian food than the Bay Area

WOW what a great find! Terrific Thai cuisine with friendly service, just off the beaten path in Ceres! Worth the drive from neighboring towns too. Ask for Josephina who has a terrific sense of humor and can help people navigate the spice level and other questions that come up when ordering from such an exotic menu.

Everything we tried was outstanding! Red Curry was perfectly spicy. BBQ pork was tender and char broiled. The eggplant was amazing! And mango sticky rice is always a delightfully sweet ending!

My family and I were really excited about trying this place. I like spicy but because this was a new place, I decided to order medium pad thai rather than “spicy”. Well I couldn’t eat it. My stomach started hurting right away. I added 3 lemons to the plate and nothing made it better. I called the place asking if they could remake it and their answer was “No” “you have to buy another one”. This place has lost mine and my family’s business for sure.

Solid Southeast Asian option just south of Modesto. Located in a Ceres strip mall, the kitchen doles out bursts of fresh flavors and spice.

Neua Nam Tok Salad, thinly-sliced grilled beef tossed with cilantro, mint, chili, red onion and lettuce, finished in a savory-sweet lime dressing — yum! Red Pepper Hot Pot, udon noodles, seafood and Asian veggies in pork broth, decent but could use a bit more depth in flavor.

An excellent stop off when driving along I-99

Decided to try this spot out and was so happy I did! Would highly recommend! Great flavor, reasonable prices, and good portions. The dining area is large with lots of seating and the staff is very friendly! The chicken pad prig king was so tasty! They had lots of menu options for food and drinks. They pack serious heat so beware when ordering. We ordered medium and it was almost unbearably spicy. Love spicy and this packed a punch! Will definitely be back!

Do not let the location scare you away. This is a hidden gym! And if you’re so lucky ask for Josephina, she is an amazing server with a great sense of humor. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, hot, and delicious!

I liked the food, my pineapple seafood rice was delicious, and sufficient amount. Thai tea was good. Egg roll very well made. Spicy food is really spicy including if you have a spicy palate. The green seafood curry was good (but small portion as the eater said) service is great let’s say over average, place is clean. Thanks and I’ll be here again for more.

I love ❤️ the shrimp spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce! Anytime, I’m in Ceres. I have to stop and get them.

Incredible food. Great service. Highly recommend. Better Asian food than the Bay Area

Pad Thai was not what I expected. Could have been way better for the price. Thai Tea overly sweet. Seemed like it was from a can. Will stick to Sticky Rice.

Rico sabroso y muy amable 😋

Very friendly and inviting staff. The yellow curry was amazing A+

Me gusto mucho su barra de suhi

The food of this restaurant is so delicious and they're pad Thai is out of this world. It's a little restaurant hidden in a corner in a place you wouldn't think you'd find it but really worth the trip.

My family and I were really excited about trying this place. I like spicy but because this was a new place, I decided to order medium pad thai rather than “spicy”. Well I couldn’t eat it. My stomach started hurting right away. I added 3 lemons to the plate and nothing made it better. I called the place asking if they could remake it and their answer was “No” “you have to buy another one”. This place has lost mine and my family’s business for sure.

Update your hours online. First time wanting to try this place out, drove here, and the place reflects close.

We got here at 2:35p and they turned us away and said they close in 15 mins

This place is amazing. The staff are all super friendly, and the food is outstanding. The pad-Thai and Thai coffee are incredible. The spice is no joke. I love spicy food and I normally just get Medium here. Medium is spicy.

One of the best Thailand food I’ve had. I’ve tried Phaneng curry and Tom Yum all over Northern California and this has to be the best of them. I love how their fried rice is crispy and chewy at the same time and I paired my meal with their Thai iced tea was so rich in flavor. The Bento Box 1 had all orange chicken teriyaki chicken and two egg rolls that were flavorful. Glad this place exist in Central Valley!

Hands down the best food...

Food is amazing, I'm never disappointed when I go. Today I had their fantastic pad tai, basil chicken wings, their calamari, and a beef salad called "Neua Nam Tok Salad", that was amazing. The salad was my favorite perfect for a hot day, and I got a medium spice, which was perfect. It has a tart fish sauce and mint leaves that was a perfect combination.

Solid Southeast Asian option just south of Modesto. Located in a Ceres strip mall, the kitchen doles out bursts of fresh flavors and spice.

Neua Nam Tok Salad, thinly-sliced grilled beef tossed with cilantro, mint, chili, red onion and lettuce, finished in a savory-sweet lime dressing — yum! Red Pepper Hot Pot, udon noodles, seafood and Asian veggies in pork broth, decent but could use a bit more depth in flavor.

An excellent stop off when driving along I-99

Nice options an available. Staff was very attentive

Food was good, but it took over 30 minutes for it to be completed. We ordered to go and one meal was just seating on the shelf and no one called it out and the second 2 were in the back. I had to get the get the someone attention to finally get my food. The restaurant was not busy, only a handful of people were inside.

My favorite Thai dish is chicken pad Thai, so I have high expectations when I order it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the dish as it lacked flavor. However, the spring rolls and egg rolls made up for it. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant appeared clean and well-maintained

Good service. Clean restroom. Food was very tasty and served hot. Would definitely go back again.

One of the best bargain lunches in Modesto

An amazing place to eat. I frequently eat here. Refreshing Larb, Delicious curry, superb pad kee mao (drunk noodles) and many other Thai and Lao inspired dishes. I highly recommend eating here.

Culinary highlight of Modesto by far!

Food was good as i wanted, service was nice and quick.

Great food! Can’t go wrong! The Tom Yum is awesome.

Food is bomb

The food is delicious and outstanding. I had egg rolls, a 47 and a 49, with hot tea and tai tea. The food was very good and the vegetables were extremely fresh and perfectly cooked. Egg rolls were fantastic and you can tell their frying oil is fresh. Flavor was complex and well balanced. Service was very nice and helpful. Will definitely go again.

Now, there is an area for improvement:
The food was served on cold platters, which dropped the temperature of the food with my second helping. Would definitely recommend that they preheat their platters.

"Blue Lotus," nestled in Ceres, California, weaves a culinary tapestry blending Thai and Laos traditions. Discovered during a fortuitous potluck, the chef's prowess shines in creations like mussels in coconut curry. Despite room for ambiance improvement, the decor reflects Southeast Asia's vibrancy. Impeccable service complements the inviting atmosphere, with staff acting as culinary guides. Beyond dining, the restaurant fosters community through Muay Thai and supports local sustainability. Culinary innovation, seasonal specials, and workshops define its dynamic menu. Inspired by culinary tourism, "Blue Lotus" integrates technology, offering virtual experiences and engaging patrons through social media. Beyond a restaurant, it evolves into a cultural ambassador, community hub, and platform for culinary exploration. For an immersive journey into Southeast Asian gastronomy, "Blue Lotus" transcends expectations, turning each visit into a chapter in a culinary novel.

WOW what a great find! Terrific Thai cuisine with friendly service, just off the beaten path in Ceres! Worth the drive from neighboring towns too. Ask for Josephina who has a terrific sense of humor and can help people navigate the spice level and other questions that come up when ordering from such an exotic menu.

Everything we tried was outstanding! Red Curry was perfectly spicy. BBQ pork was tender and char broiled. The eggplant was amazing! And mango sticky rice is always a delightfully sweet ending!

Do not let the location scare you away. This is a hidden gym! And if you’re so lucky ask for Josephina, she is an amazing server with a great sense of humor. The food is absolutely amazing, fresh, hot, and delicious!

Great food glad we found this place. Must try

We've tried so many Thai places around and this is the one closest to our favorite spot ever in SoCal ventura (Rice by mama). The Panang curry is soooo close. I just wish they had sticky rice to go with it.

The wife and I just recently found this place and we are pretty much hooked. Any time we want good Thai food we come to this place. Food is competitively prices. They have a great lunch special, yet the dinner prices are not too bad. I've really enjoyed their style of bento box - and their spring rolls are amazing.

I definitely believe that more people should know about this place!

No a/c so it's hot inside but there is a fan.
Curry lacking spice and very watery.
Beef kabobs were excellent and served with spicy sauces.
Overall, ok service and edible food...not worth the trip unless you're passing by.

What an incredible place! We initially ordered from the standard menu but then asked what the most authentically Lao dishes were—and were given a whole new “Lao and Proud” menu! We proceeded to get an assortment of dishes from both, the best of which was hands-down the Lao sausages. Our server was wonderful too, helping us at every step and making sure all was perfect! We will definitely visit again!

Went to eat a.c didn't work was like 90 degrees inside hade to ask my food to go

Excellent orange chicken, solid Thai tea as well.

Pho never comes with trip , meatballs

Really enjoyed some items here but one of the noodles we ordered were super spicy even for us, we usually are okay with normal Thai spice.
Thai milk tea was good as well.
The place is value for money 💰

Took it home so atmosphere NA. Lovely food!

I've had Thai food in lots of different places and even big cities, none of them come even close to what Blu Lotus has to offer. Literally the best spicy fried rice I've ever had. Highly recommended

Food was delicious

Over cooked egg rolls . Flat soda and won’t return them . No flavor in pineapple rice . Won’t be back Thai house in Modesto much better . Came for a birthday very disappointing.

The food was a 5/5. Best Pho I ever. Pad Thai was definitely my favorite. , This place is kid friendly, calm, quiet, and very welcoming little restaurant in Ceres, CA. Definitely, recommended it. I would give it a 10 star if possible.

Good food and good costumer service. This was my first time here but I’ll be going back to try more stuff. Spring rolls, drunken noodles, pho, fried bananas & sticky rice with mango. Everything was really good.

Food was too salty!!! An alternative solution was not provided. Definitely will not return and do not reccomend!!!

Love this lao/thai restaurant its so bomb, happy they stick with thr lao/thai spice level. If your not a fan of spicy just stick to mild and add your own hot spices after. Everything is bomb I love noodle dishes so my favorites are pad thai, pad kee meow for appetizers the wings are bomb they have a thai/lao twist to them sweet and spicy. Women who work here are professional and efficient with great customer service. Thank you all time fave spot in the 209 glad i found you.

Pho is disgusting here

Delicious food and great/ fast service.

Food was good and spicy

The food was great best Thai food

Awful customer services..

Foof was fabulous. Nice flavors. I ordered to go, however it did take way longer than expected. Service was friendly

Decided to try this spot out and was so happy I did! Would highly recommend! Great flavor, reasonable prices, and good portions. The dining area is large with lots of seating and the staff is very friendly! The chicken pad prig king was so tasty! They had lots of menu options for food and drinks. They pack serious heat so beware when ordering. We ordered medium and it was almost unbearably spicy. Love spicy and this packed a punch! Will definitely be back!

Solid, homey Thai restaurant with a great selection of dishes. The Blu Lotus fried rice was great!

Really good Thai/Laos food. The portions will fill you up. Big menu/ so options here you got them. Yummy forsure!

Perfect spot for quick lunch or dinner, super delicious food

Hungry for Thai??...Try this spot!! It's a hidden gem in Ceres tucked in a small plaza. Place was clean with friendly staff. Ordered the Pompano fish..yummy! The sauce was amazingly tasty. The soup...forgot the name..but it was lemony, creamy and spicy at the same time. We also had their fried cream cheese shrimp eggrolls, panko tofu and wings...wow! Will definitely return to taste other things they offer.

So great!

So I wanna say that it was so delightful and delicious. I like this place. People that worked there were very kind and friendly.

Muy buena la comida y buen servicio

Clean premises and courteous staff. The food is good.

The service was amazing and the food was there to match .

Really good food. It doesn't get much better than this spot for asian food.

I liked the food, my pineapple seafood rice was delicious, and sufficient amount. Thai tea was good. Egg roll very well made. Spicy food is really spicy including if you have a spicy palate. The green seafood curry was good (but small portion as the eater said) service is great let’s say over average, place is clean. Thanks and I’ll be here again for more.

There chicken and beef on a stick was really oily. The peanut sauce and Thai coffee was the best part. Plus the server girl was rude.

After reading such wonderful reviews, I just knew I would love this place. I ordered takeout. $33 later, for lunch, the Pad Thai and the Pineapple Fried Rice had an unpleasant charred taste, like they cooked it in a wok on too high heat for too long. I've noticed this happens often at Asian restaurants.

The egg rolls were good. And the lady out front was delightful. I just wish my food hadn't tasted like it was burnt.

2/4/21 - grabbed dinner
1. Pork/shrimp spring rolls
2. Chicken pad Thai
3. Chicken pineapple fried rice
4. Red chicken curry
5. Lao style papaya - mild

EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! HANDS DOWN BEST THAI RESTAURANT!!!

Food was good, took less than 15 minutes to recieve fresh order brought out to car, nice staff

Delicious, I like the shrimp spring rolls, spicy chicken fried rice, and spicy basil fried chicken wings, washed down with Thai ice tea 🤌

Everything I ordered taste really good I love me some Lao sausage 😉 😜 lol

Had the pad Thai and mee moo dang! They were both delicious. It was the best pad Thai I had in quite awhile

Great Authentic Taste

Very delicious food ! Very tranquil environment :) I loved their Thai iced tea ! Will definitely be back

Good authentic Asian food for good price. Friendly and nice service.

Tastes were weird and didn't have much flavor in the food. The pho juice had so much fat oil in it. Definitely not 4.5 star restaurant.

Always really good food

I came in knowing what i wanted, got the red curry and asked my waiter to tell the chef's to make it spicy. The curry itself was fabulous, sweet spicy and savory just how i like it. Whew it was spicy imwas sweating. My only issue is the veggies in the curry were very undercooked, for example the carrots and broccoli were hard to chew most likely because they were too thick.
I will be returning

The waitress was amazing! The food! don't get me started, it so delicious!!

Had the wonton soup.
Tasted unusual.
Will not go back.

Food is very good. Better than sticky rice

Had the seafood delight ...was off the hook will definitely come again

My wife was reluctant to try Thai food. I brought home some pad see ew and now it's one of her favorites. Our children also love it. The staff is always very friendly. We've only done take out so far but I hope to bring the family in to dine in soon.

Absolutely delicious food! The wait staff was also very kind and helpful.

Un ecxelente lugar buen servicio y diferente platillos delicioso, 😋😋😋

First service with a 'Smile! 2nd when asked what any dish was about and what is in it,, the waitress is knowledgeable to the dish ingriedients! 3rd service was excellent! Did not have to "wave" her down for refills nor for anything else needed. 4th the food! Omgosh DELISHES and that includes dessert! Iced cold Thai tea mmm soo good! 5th the atmosphere so welcoming and cozy. The resturant is "clean" so are thee restrooms- clean and not yucky&smelly as other resturants.
We are very happy and satisfied with food- drinks and service. Looking for a great&happy satisfying eating out expierience? I HIGHLY recommend "BLU LOTUS & THAI RESTURANT in CERES!!

First time. Super flavor. Good service☆♡

Love this place.

Currently craving this and I live an hour away 😋

Such amazing flavors! Bursting in my mouth!
So much goodness!
We ordered fresh spring rolls
Shrimp rolls
Pad pak
And pad ke mao
It was the best food ever.
Thank you so much

I keep coming back again and again.

This Thai restaurant is the best hands down! I’ve been to many Thai restaurants and this is as Authentic as it gets! Pad Thai is very delicious, great customer service, and very affordable dishes! Definitely recommend!

I have been a loyal customer. I ordered from this restaurant at least twice a week. I could take my business elsewhere but I believe in supporting the local businesses in my community. For all my To Go orders I tipped every time. Today's order was unpleasant. The BBQ duck was obviously re-warmed because it was extremely dry. It was not fresh since the meat was dark and dry. I've had BBQ duck from many places and the meat is tender and juicy. I am leaving this review in hopes the owner understands customer loyalty and that in this pandemic where many businesses are struggling, one should make customer service a priority. If you're not going to eat this dish don't serve it to your customer just to get rid of it. Think of your customers as your bank value not just a number. I am disappointed that I now have to leave this food as waste.

First time here was outstanding. Second time was very good, but we didn't walk in as hungry as we did the first time, so it wasn't quite as good. Still delicious, I recommend it.

Best Pad Thai I’ve ever had. Will definitely be my go-to place from now on. The Panang curry was also very good, so I imagine the rest of their menu would not disappoint. Definitely recommend.

Excellent food and service. Great variety of Thai food!

Just amazing food

Good food - make sure to state the spice level you prefer. Otherwise, the food is HOT!

Everything is so delicious best thai food kn the area hands down!

Glad to see Ceres has another Thai / Laos restaurant. As you walk in watch your step ...there is a difference in elevation from entrance to dining area. The service and food was good. We had Pad Thai noodles and Pad eggplant. Both dishes were tasty.

Way better than Juju Thai. Red Curry was really good. Pad Kee Mao was also really good.

Food was great. Service was wonderful.

I love this place and they have good prices

Great place for food, clean, and giant plates of food 🥘

Great food. Good service too..

Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this place. My boyfriend and I ate dinner here as we were passing through. He suspects MSG use, as he woke in the night with a massive headache that lasted 24 hours. I had a small Tom kha soup and my face was puffy with swollen eyes the next morning, which often happens for me when I have a meal loaded with cheap salt. The shitake mushroom in his dish tasted like it was soaked in cheap cooking oil. We were also rushed out of the restaurant around 9pm as we were the last customers there that evening - the server even asked to take away our water glasses before we were finished. Really wanted to love this meal, as we are both are big fans of thai food.

Great food and service

Good spot

Loved the food. Great place in Ceres. Don't miss out!!!! 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very quick cheap and delicious I tried the thai tea and it was the best tea I have ever tasted will definitely come back

Very delicious food with friendly service.

This place is easy to miss its very nondescript located in a commercial strip mall. But once you go inside its very cozy and neat. They offer a great menu of Thai and Lao cuisine. Customer service is always fast and friendly. This quaint resturaunt is perfect for a quick lunch or a midweek dinner date. If you live in Ceres this is local gem to be cherished.

Food ia great. Prices are decent and definitely worth it. Yum!

Honestly, one of the best Asian food restaurants in the area. Go, you won't be disappointed.

This may be the best Asian restaurant in the area... Definitely the best Thai-Lao restaurant!

The BEST Lao Thai we've ever had!.. A must try for anyone who loves Thai.. 😁 Every meal is perfection & truly delicious.. Highly recommended! Fresh & always amazing! The pineapple fried rice with shrimp & tofu couldn't be any better. The shrimp rolls are amazing as well. The service there is always 5 stars! Great customer service experience ALWAYS. Thank you Eric for always being awesome & a pleasure to see you. & yet another amazing meal.
👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍

Very authentic Thai cuisine, best in Modesto.

Very good southeast Asian food. Good lunch specials. If you don't want spicy, you'll need to tell the server.

Great food friendly staff😋😋

Great food and service! Try the BBQ 1/2 duck or duck soup. Lots of other great stuff.

Delicious chicken pho and the orange chicken is as delicious or even more so than at Panda express.

Just go and Eat!!!! What are you waiting for!??? Yummmmmm!!! 😂🔥

One of the best Thai food I have eaten in a long time...3 hungry friends and all 3 satisfied and happy after lunch

Very nice super clean and great tasting soups!

Food is good, service is quick and prices very reasonable. I would go back any time

Best lao food in the area. Its our weekend place.

Awesome place for Thai food

Friendly, flexible service and really great food! I have a very high spice tolerance and they were very accomodating. Portions are generous. I really enjoyed my Penang curry and my dessert, mango and sticky rice.

Food was good. Came very quickly.