Honga's Lotus Petal, a Pan-Asian Restaurant in Telluride Colorado is a favorite among locals and visitors for the past 2 decades. Her menu offers the best sushi in Telluride and many other original and eclectic dishes.

The lotus takes root in muddy swamps and blossoms just above the water. Without the flower, the swamp wouldn’t garner a glance, and without the swamp, the flower wouldn’t flourish.This symbiotic relationship illustrates nature’s balance and is perhaps why the lotus flower symbolizes life, growth and consciousness.

With a menu that honors Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Viet Nam, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and even dips down to Polynesia, Honga’s Lotus Petal also represents a balance on the planet, one that recognizes that food is both diverse and universal. Food is the center of celebration internationally. For good reason—without it, life, growth and consciousness would not be possible.

Balancing fusion cuisine with the health of both local economics and the planet is a challenge. Rising to it, Honga has found regional farmers and ranchers to grow for her restaurant year-round. And all the dishes at Honga’s restaurant contain organic and free-range ingredients whenever possible.