LANTERN

Name: LANTERN
Address: 21 Clerkenwell Rd, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC1M 5RD
Telephone: 020 7490 4407
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

15 Reviews

£25 and under

Chinese

Neighbourhood gem

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Lantern is a popular spot in the Farringdon area. Whether you're looking for a light bite or the full foodie experience, explore the dishes at Lantern and experience authentic Chinese food in London.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Pan-Asian, Halal
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7490 4407
Website
https://lanternchinese.co.uk/#/home
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
21 Clerkenwell Rd, London, Greater London EC1M 5RD
Area
Farringdon
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cigar Room, Delivery, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan

1 Sichuan Dumplings 1 (3pcs) 红油抄⼿GBP 6.80
2 Steamed Chicken Siew Mai (4pcs) Non HalalGBP 6.80
鸡⾁烧卖
3 Steamed Har Gao (4pcs) 鲜蒸虾GBP 6.80
4 Deep fried crispy dumplings (3pcs) (chicken, prawn, celery) 酥炸云吞GBP 5.80
5 Prawn toast (3pcs) 凤尾虾多GBP 6.80
6 Curry Fish Balls (6pcs)咖喱⻥蛋GBP 6.80
7 Deep fried Shrimp Paste Chicken Wing (6pcs) 虾酱鸡中翅GBP 6.80
8 Marmite chicken wings (6pcs) 媽蜜鸡中翅GBP 6.80
9 Pan fried chicken dumplings (4pcs) Non Halal 鸡⾁锅贴GBP 6.80
10 Salt & Pepper shredded chickenGBP 7.50
- King PrawnGBP 8.90
- SquidGBP 8.90
11 Indo Satay Chicken Skewer (3pcs) 沙爹鸡GBP 6.80
12 Spring roll(vegan-6pcs/chicken-3pcs) 春卷GBP 5.50
13 Thai chilli salad 泰式炸（⾖腐/脆⽜丝）
- tofuGBP 8.50
- crispy beefGBP 8.90
14 Batter fried cake 海南炸饼（虾/蔬菜）
- prawnGBP 6.80
- vegetableGBP 5.80
15 Crispy Seaweed 海草丝GBP 5.80
16 Dim sum platter For 2 Person (Prawn dumpling, Chicken siew mai, Gyoza, Butterfly prawn, Seaweed, Crispy dumplings) 集锦点⼼（2⼈)GBP 16.90

MAIN DISH

Serve with Steamed Rice

17 Black Pepper ⿊椒（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球
- ChickenGBP 11.95
- BeefGBP 12.50
- king prawnGBP 12.95
18 Szechuan 川味（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）
- ChickenGBP 11.95
- BeefGBP 12.50
- King PrawnGBP 13.50
19 Kung Po 宫保（鸡丁/⽜⾁/虾球）
- ChickenGBP 11.95
- BeefGBP 12.50
- King PrawnGBP 13.50
20 Satay 沙爹（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）
- ChickenGBP 11.95
- BeefGBP 12.50
- king prawnGBP 12.95
21 Black Bean 豉汁（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）
- ChickenGBP 11.50
- BeefGBP 11.95
- king prawnGBP 12.95
22 Sweet & Sour 咕噜（鸡丁/虾球/脆蘑菇）
- King prawnGBP 12.95
- crispy Oyster mushroomGBP 11.50
23 Sliced Chicken In 酥炸鸡排（柠檬汁/泰式甜辣酱）
- Lemon SauceGBP 11.50
- sweet chilli sauceGBP 12.50
24 Mapo Tofu ⿇婆⾖腐（⽜⾁末/素⽺⾁/虾球）
- Beef MinceGBP 11.95
- Vegan MuttonGBP 11.50
- King PrawnGBP 12.95
25 Braised Tomato 番茄（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/炒蛋）
- chickenGBP 11.50
- BeefGBP 11.95
- EggGBP 10.50
26 Ginger & Spring Onions 姜葱（鸡⾁/⽜⾁）
- ChickenGBP 11.50
- BeefGBP 11.95
27 Tofu in ginger ⾖腐焖（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）
- chickenGBP 12.50
- BeefGBP 12.95
- king prawnGBP 13.95
28 Broccoli In Garlic 蒜蓉西兰花（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）
- ChickenGBP 11.50
- BeefGBP 11.95
- King PrawnGBP 12.95
29 Roast Duck in Cantonese Style ⼴式烤鸭GBP 12.95

DESSERT

30 Glutinuos rice ball(peanut)3pcs 擂沙汤圆GBP 4.80
31 Batter Fried Sweet Potato with Condensed Milk 酥炸地⽠GBP 4.80
32 Deep Fried Ice Cream 炸雪糕GBP 5.50

BEIJING ROAST DUCK 北京烤鸭

Serve with Pancake, cucumber,spring onion & Hoisin Sauce

33 QuarterGBP 13.50
34 HalfGBP 23.00
35 FullGBP 40.00

SOUP

36 Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤GBP 5.80
37 Wonton Soup 云吞汤GBP 6.80
38 Chicken & Sweet corn Soup ⽟⽶鸡蓉汤GBP 5.80
39 Tom Yum Soup （Chicken,Beef,prawn）冬荫功汤GBP 6.80
40 Tomato & Egg Soup 番茄蛋花汤GBP 5.00

WOK FRIED RICE / NOODLE

41 Special Fried Rice
（Chicken, King prawn, Carrot, Brocoli) 特⾊炒饭（扬州/冬荫功/泰式菠萝
- YangzhouGBP 10.50
- Tom yumGBP 11.50
- Thai style pineappleGBP 12.50
42 Pattaya Fried Rice/Instant noodle 芭提雅炒饭/⽅便⾯GBP 12.50
43 Singapore Vermecille (Curry/ Ketchup) 星洲⽶粉(咖喱/茄汁)GBP 11.50
44 House Special fried Rice / Noodles 福建炒饭/⾯GBP 11.95
45 Wanton noodles(soup/scallion oil mix)云吞⾯（汤/葱油拌）GBP 12.50
Extra:
46 Garlic fried (pak choi/little gem) 蒜蓉炒(⼩⽩菜/油⻨胆)GBP 7.90
47 chilli beancurd paste(pak choi/little gem) 腐乳炒（⼩⽩菜/油⻨胆）GBP 8.90
48 Steamed jasmine Rice 蒸⾹⽶饭GBP 3.80
49 Egg Fried Rice 蛋炒饭GBP 4.80
50 Pan Fried Egg 煎蛋GBP 1.50

SIGNATURE DISH

51 Signature Curry 招牌咖喱（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球
- ChickenGBP 12.50
- BeefGBP 13.50
- King PrawnGBP 14.50
52 Signature Chilli Butter Milk 湿辣奶油（鸡⾁/虾球/鱿⻥）
- ChickenGBP 12.90
- King PrawnGBP 14.50
- SquidGBP 14.50
53 Herb Butter Milk ⾹料奶油（鸡排/虾球）
- Chicken chopGBP 13.50
- king prawnGBP 14.50
54 Xinjiang Spicy Cumin 孜然（⽜⾁/鱿⻥/虾球）
- BeefGBP 13.50
- SquidGBP 14.50
- King prawnGBP 14.95
55 Chilli Sambal 叁巴酱（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球/鱿⻥）
- ChickenGBP 13.50
- BeefGBP 14.50
- king prawnGBP 14.95
- SquidGBP 14.50

DRINKS / TEA

中国茶（乌⻰/茉莉花）

56 Chinese Tea (Oolong/Jasmine)GBP 2.50
57 Coke 330 mlGBP 2.50
58 Diet Coke 330 mlGBP 2.50
59 Fanta 330 mlGBP 2.50
60 Water 500 mlGBP 2.50

NON ALCOHOLIC BEER

61 Corona 330 mlGBP 4.20
62 PeroniGBP 4.20
63 Stella ArtoisGBP 4.20

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lantern offers a delightful dining experience with "authentic taste" and "outstanding taste." Guests appreciate the "friendly ambience" and "great value for money." Notable dishes include Mopo Tofu and Tom Yum Soup. While some service reviews are mixed, the welcoming atmosphere and "very kind" staff make it a must-visit.

15 Reviews

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Celia
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It is not authentic Chinese food. The waitress did not understand English and the chef does not know how to cook Chinese food. Out of 5 dishes ordered only 1 was correct and was bland. 1 did not appear at all. 2 were not what we ordered. And 1 was absolutely awful in flavour and texture. We did not complain as we knew we would not be understood. We laughed at the situation between us and the only other customer in there asked us why we were laughing at him. We told him we were not. It was all very bizarre and luckily we thought it comic and it did not ruin our evening.
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Parmita
VIP
London
305 reviews
2.0
305 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Delicious food, but terrible rude uninformed service in a soulless space
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Syarina
VIP
London
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very tasty. Quality of chicken could have been nicer. Flavours were really good. Service was okay.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants with a very sweet and friendly ambience. We tasted the signature dishes and loved each of them. We'll certainly recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. We enjoyed all the dishes. Authentic taste. Great customer service.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fabulous today. I got a warm welcome. Nicely presented. Thanks
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
outstanding taste. staffs were very kind and helpful. even chef himself came and asked about the food.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very soothing environment. i love their signature dishes, will visit soon
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a fantastic time at Lantern, especially with their 20% discount. The Mopo Tofu and Tom Yum Soup were incredibly flavorful and authentically Chinese, offered at a great value. The service was excellent, the welcoming, and Waitress Rita's recommendations were spot-on. Thanks
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great food - simple, high quality and a refreshing lack of too much fried! Gentle, efficient and functional service. It's unlicensed and has a £20 per person minimum order. A minimum which seems fair for lunch in London!
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LANTERN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7490 4407.

LANTERN is rated 4.4 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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21 Clerkenwell Rd, London, Greater London EC1M 5RD

Additional information

Area
Farringdon
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Pan-Asian, Halal
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cigar Room, Delivery, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan

Website
https://lanternchinese.co.uk/#/home
Phone number
020 7490 4407

LANTERN

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APPETISER

1 Sichuan Dumplings 1 (3pcs) 红油抄⼿GBP 6.80

2 Steamed Chicken Siew Mai (4pcs) Non HalalGBP 6.80

3 Steamed Har Gao (4pcs) 鲜蒸虾GBP 6.80

4 Deep fried crispy dumplings (3pcs) (chicken, prawn, celery) 酥炸云吞GBP 5.80

5 Prawn toast (3pcs) 凤尾虾多GBP 6.80

6 Curry Fish Balls (6pcs)咖喱⻥蛋GBP 6.80

7 Deep fried Shrimp Paste Chicken Wing (6pcs) 虾酱鸡中翅GBP 6.80

8 Marmite chicken wings (6pcs) 媽蜜鸡中翅GBP 6.80

9 Pan fried chicken dumplings (4pcs) Non Halal 鸡⾁锅贴GBP 6.80

10 Salt & Pepper shredded chickenGBP 7.50

11 Indo Satay Chicken Skewer (3pcs) 沙爹鸡GBP 6.80

12 Spring roll(vegan-6pcs/chicken-3pcs) 春卷GBP 5.50

13 Thai chilli salad 泰式炸（⾖腐/脆⽜丝）

14 Batter fried cake 海南炸饼（虾/蔬菜）

15 Crispy Seaweed 海草丝GBP 5.80

16 Dim sum platter For 2 Person (Prawn dumpling, Chicken siew mai, Gyoza, Butterfly prawn, Seaweed, Crispy dumplings) 集锦点⼼（2⼈)GBP 16.90

MAIN DISH

17 Black Pepper ⿊椒（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球

18 Szechuan 川味（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）

19 Kung Po 宫保（鸡丁/⽜⾁/虾球）

20 Satay 沙爹（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）

21 Black Bean 豉汁（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）

22 Sweet & Sour 咕噜（鸡丁/虾球/脆蘑菇）

23 Sliced Chicken In 酥炸鸡排（柠檬汁/泰式甜辣酱）

24 Mapo Tofu ⿇婆⾖腐（⽜⾁末/素⽺⾁/虾球）

25 Braised Tomato 番茄（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/炒蛋）

26 Ginger & Spring Onions 姜葱（鸡⾁/⽜⾁）

27 Tofu in ginger ⾖腐焖（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）

28 Broccoli In Garlic 蒜蓉西兰花（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球）

29 Roast Duck in Cantonese Style ⼴式烤鸭GBP 12.95

DESSERT

30 Glutinuos rice ball(peanut)3pcs 擂沙汤圆GBP 4.80

31 Batter Fried Sweet Potato with Condensed Milk 酥炸地⽠GBP 4.80

32 Deep Fried Ice Cream 炸雪糕GBP 5.50

BEIJING ROAST DUCK 北京烤鸭

33 QuarterGBP 13.50

34 HalfGBP 23.00

35 FullGBP 40.00

SOUP

36 Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤GBP 5.80

37 Wonton Soup 云吞汤GBP 6.80

38 Chicken & Sweet corn Soup ⽟⽶鸡蓉汤GBP 5.80

39 Tom Yum Soup （Chicken,Beef,prawn） 冬荫功汤GBP 6.80

40 Tomato & Egg Soup 番茄蛋花汤GBP 5.00

WOK FRIED RICE / NOODLE

41 Special Fried Rice

42 Pattaya Fried Rice/Instant noodle 芭提雅炒饭/⽅便⾯GBP 12.50

43 Singapore Vermecille (Curry/ Ketchup) 星洲⽶粉(咖喱/茄汁)GBP 11.50

44 House Special fried Rice / Noodles 福建炒饭/⾯GBP 11.95

45 Wanton noodles(soup/scallion oil mix)云吞⾯（汤/葱油拌）GBP 12.50

Extra:

46 Garlic fried (pak choi/little gem) 蒜蓉炒(⼩⽩菜/油⻨胆)GBP 7.90

47 chilli beancurd paste(pak choi/little gem) 腐乳炒（⼩⽩菜/油⻨胆）GBP 8.90

48 Steamed jasmine Rice 蒸⾹⽶饭GBP 3.80

49 Egg Fried Rice 蛋炒饭GBP 4.80

50 Pan Fried Egg 煎蛋GBP 1.50

SIGNATURE DISH

51 Signature Curry 招牌咖喱（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球

52 Signature Chilli Butter Milk 湿辣奶油（鸡⾁/虾球/鱿⻥）

53 Herb Butter Milk ⾹料奶油（鸡排/虾球）

54 Xinjiang Spicy Cumin 孜然（⽜⾁/鱿⻥/虾球）

55 Chilli Sambal 叁巴酱（鸡⾁/⽜⾁/虾球/鱿⻥）

DRINKS / TEA

56 Chinese Tea (Oolong/Jasmine)GBP 2.50

57 Coke 330 mlGBP 2.50

58 Diet Coke 330 mlGBP 2.50

59 Fanta 330 mlGBP 2.50

60 Water 500 mlGBP 2.50

NON ALCOHOLIC BEER

61 Corona 330 mlGBP 4.20

62 PeroniGBP 4.20

63 Stella ArtoisGBP 4.20

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

39 Tom Yum Soup （Chicken,Beef,prawn）冬荫功汤GBP 6.80