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What to order at Floating Lotus Kitchen
- Signature drink
- Coconut carrot soup and a house sandwich
- Editor tip
- Lunch hours only and closed Mondays; Saturday opens early at 09:00 for the weekend soup pots.
CuisineCafé
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodBeaumont
HoursTue-Fri 11:00-17:00; Sat 09:00-18:00; Sun 11:00-15:00; closed Mon
Signature drinkCoconut carrot soup and a house sandwich
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