Fun little neighborhood spot with good Thai food, though I wish the prices were a tad less "Brooklyn Heights." It's just chicken and rice, right? Presentation of the food was very pretty on the plates, and the chicken satay and Thai fried rice were both delicious. Service was just a little slower than I would have liked, especially for a quiet Wednesday evening. But I would absolutely eat at Lantern again. read more

I debated between giving this place three stars or four stars. Reason being is although the food was pretty good, I was not amazed by it. When it comes to thai food I tend to get spring rolls and pineapple fried rice with cashews. It was pretty good. Not the best but everything was definitely fresh. They have great lunch specials. I did not order off of the lunch special but my meal was not too bad. Spring rolls were 5 and my rice meal was about 10. The lunch special however is 10 dollars for a good sized portion and a small apetizer. Their portions are amazing (especially considering the price). I was not able to eat it all for lunch but I surely finished it the following day. The place itself is small, nice and cozy but has enough space. The bar is a decent size as well. My food was served quickly and the service was good. I will definitely dine here again. read more

On Wednesday, The bf & I went to one of his favorite restaurants near his workplace. The decor of the restaurant, is very interesting and asian-like. I love how it's very dim inside and you can just smell that asian scent from the incenses, ahhh... but anyways, back to reviewing -- Something I loved about the restaurant is that they offer a one complimentary appetizer but bf & I got two. One being " Thai Style Shu Mai" (Chicken & Shrimp Dumplings) and If there is really one or two complaints about this restaurant is that -- I've tasted better at Japanese Restaurants and there is definitely something wrong with their portion sizes. I understand appetizers are suppose to be a sample small dish from a restaurant, but seriously 3 shumai's!? The other appetizer we got was "Chicken & Shrimp Fritters with Honey Chili Sauce" and oh great, another dish that only came with 3 fritters. Overall, the texture was crunchy and I did love it. Entrees, I got a "Grilled Chicken Breast Marinated Chicken Breast Oven. Served with Garlic Mixed Vegetable" and I loved the way the chicken was cooked to perfection and the way I like it and It was nice, tender, soft and delicious. The vegetables, were perfectly cooked and season and pretty good ,although I feel the dishes could have been filled up more. The bf, go"Grilled Pork Chops,Marinated in Thai Herbs, & Served Sauteed Greens" and The pork chops looked amazing, definitely different and it was cooked to the perfect texture and very sweet and tender. So overall, not bad service.... just need a better portion size! read more

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I used to be a regular at Lantern but I've fallen off lately. I'm glad to report that the food is still as good as it was back then. Everything tastes fresh and hot when it was delivered I our table. The server (tall, glasses, maybe in his forties) was more pleasant than he usually is which was a bonus for me!! I had the chili basil with beef. It was not too spicy and really flavorful. I had salad as my appetizer- it looks dry because I didn't want the dressing. My friend had the pad Thai with chicken her dish was equally good. She had the chicken shrimp fritters which are always amazing!! I'm glad to know that I can consistently count on Lantern for a good meal!! read more

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Great atmosphere, great food & great service. We had a birthday party for my friends with a party of 11. One thing was that there wasn't enough space to sit comfortably for everyone but the whole experience made up for it. Definitely worth going for great Thai food and drinks. read more

Got the papaya (sum tum)salad- was ok but felt it was missing some sourness to give it more flavor. -Tom yum soup- again something was missing, there was a lot of back choy in the soup. -chicken skewers-was alright, came with peanut sauce n some pickles cucumber sauce. -white tiger sake martini- was good. On the whole, had better Thai food elsewhere read more

Five star Thai food. I've had Thai all over New York, and all over Thailand, this is some of the best most authentic restaurants. Number one: everything that comes out of the kitchen is piping hot. You never get luke warm food and anything that is not fresh. Number two: every single thing I've had there is incredible. I had the crispy red snapper also called the garlic fish, wow wow wow. Best snapper I've ever had. Crispy, Flaky and not a ton of bones. They filet the fish so well. I also had the veggie fried rice, just delicious. This place is seriously blows me away. If you're thinking about going there do it! read more

Lantern - Garlic fish aka crispy red snapper 5 STAR - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday, as the $11 lunch special caught my eye in passing by.. Upon entering I sat near the window by the door, the place was very dark needs more lighting! Then came what lasted for about 15 minutes in and out delivery of huge boxes which contained the restaurants food inventory the workers were bringing in speaking loudly in their native language. This was an annoyance , you should be bringing in shipment at a different time not during lunch time when customers are present trying to enjoy their food . Despite this annoyance and safety hazard as the boxes were tipping over-- I decided to order lunch Apptizer- chicken and shrimp fritter was tasty until I bit into the middle where it was still frozen. Lunch- grilled pork chops which came with a bed of grilled veggie bok choy, carrot, broccoli and white rice. This dish was DELICIOUS and filling! The service was ok.. I finished eating, and went up to the register to pay as i had to head out..The total was $11.98 I gave the person behind the bar/register $12 , and walked back to my table on the side to retrieve my belongings. The worker instantly came beside me and said " Tip tip" hand held out pointing to receipt, i was shocked!! I layed my tip on the table and walked out . The food was delicious, but I'm not sure if I will return if I'm going to be harassed for a tip. Please remember tip is not mandatory, and people usually give tips as a courtesy even if service wasn't good. I am one of those people who ALWAYS tip. Next time be more professional and not hungry for a tip! You will gain more customers who will become regulars!! read more

Great food, great service, and very clean. I always get the Drunken Noodles and it's all I'll probably ever get. I love it! read more

Lantern - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped by here one day for lunch and had a really nice experience. The atmosphere is very nice and I like the lighting/decor a lot. They also have a really good lunch deal where you get an entree and an appetizer for $10 which is great especially considering the decent portion sizes you get. The staff was super friendly as well, they didn't rush us and seemed to know just the right moment to come around. Three stars because the food wasn't anything special (still good though.) I had ordered the tofu pad Thai and the spring rolls. I'll probably be back sometime too for their great lunch deal and satisfying food. read more

Came here for the first time with my mom for a afternoon lunch and I have to say, I'm definitely returning! I flew in for the weekend and was starving, she brought me here and we ordered the chicken pad Thai with the complimentary spring rolls and everything was super hot and flavorful and delicious!!! I literally came back two more times before I left nyc! Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area just looking for a nice lunch to dine in or even take out! read more

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Portions were big and yummy, drinks were also really great. A little bummed we couldn't eat outside but I understood because I guess people reserved specific tables there. Will definitely be back. read more

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My daughter and a few friends went here for her 17th birthday. The place is ok, and the food was good. What is 100 percent unexcusable is that they double dipped her for a tip. They were a party of 4 and Lantern found it necessary to add a 18% gratuity to the bill without letting them know. Once she got the bill, she then gave them an additional 20% tip not knowing 18% was added (the server did not say a word about the very generous tip). Looking at the receipt the next day we found out what they did called them and demanded the extra 20% back. They did refund the money they ripped my daughter off. For a neighborhood place this is disgusting to surcharge 18% for a party of 4 is unheard of, not to mention she left 20%. They should have said that a tip was already part of the bill. I will never step foot in Lantern again and will make it my business to share my daughters experience was everyone. read more

Great place for lunch, one of the best lunch specials that I have ever seen. Service is questionable, depending on the day. Turn around time between placing an order, and receiving a meal is extremely quick. Would definitely come back here, no questions asked. Especially in the Summer/Spring, outside seating is available. read more

This is a throwback for me!!! I remember studying at LIU and later working at my 1st job near by a couple years ago and loving this place. Went for a recent visit and still the same love! Very hard to find. Thus place has a really nice ambiance, waiters are courteous and attentive every time I went. Love me sum black noodle and a lychee martini, calamari for apps.... this meal has never failed me. If near court street, strolling around... try it out. Hopefully it will be just as good!! Enjoy guys! read more

So I went to this restaurant because it was suggested by my date and I had told him after we ate I would like to go to the promenade park which is nearby. We arrived there early on a Friday afternoon (we were trying to avoid the rush hour) and we sat inside. The ambience is nice. It felt nice and cozy perfect for a first date! Now I'm really picky when it comes to food. I don't like onions, scallions or tomatoes... things in that nature. I know I know most of you guys must think I'm crazy but don't judge me! So I ordered the chicken fried Thai rice. And I TOLD the waiter I ONLY want eggs and broccoli in it! Simple right? Boy was I WRONG. I got my food and it had onions, tomatoes everything I don't like. Now I didn't want my date to think I was crazy and I didn't feel like telling the waiter to take the food back so i just sucked it up. *sigh*. I was really hungry though that day I only had breakfast and at that point anything would suffice. So I just pushed the onions and tomatoes aside like a little kid and ate majority of the food. The food wasn't bad. It was a bit bland. It needed some sweet sauce to make it just right. I don't think I would come back here again if I had a choice. Overall it was just mediocre. Oh and my date ordered curry puffs as appetizers which I never had before and those were good. read more

Lantern - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I had spring rolls and vegetable dumplings as appetizers. Both were tasty. I got the drunken noodles, which weren't bad. My friend didn't like her pad thai, but I thought it was pretty decent. Thai mojito was pretty good. Their service kinda sucked. The waitresses were kinda bitchy and kept returning to our table what felt like every minute to try to take our order. Give me a few minutes, damn.... Decor is pretty nice inside. We sat outside on a warm day, which was nice. read more

Lantern - I don't know what looks better... - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is a waste of time. Overpriced food with no flavor. I'm Caribbean so I know what good food is! I tried to help this place out and support especially during this covid19 situation but that was a regret. They forgot my rice and the food was poorly packaged. All sauce spilled out of my food. The drunken noodle was disgusting and literally looked like mush! Maybe back in the day I would give it another try but I have had more than a handful of bad experiences and this is my last time. There's so many good authentic food not this place! read more

Lantern - Shrimp drunken noodle - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food! Amazing service! Amazing experience! I just got back from Thailand and this restaurant is as authentic as it gets! So so so good. read more

I've been to Lantern a few times in the last year. I really enjoy. I've had fish, seafood, honey duck, Pad See Ew. Everything has always been delicious. They are attentive. In nice weather there's an outdoor space on Montague street. read more

My partner and I LOVE Lantern! It's our go-to spot in the neighborhood. Everyone here is friendly, the service is great, and the food is even better. The inside is dark and cozy -- perfect for a night out. read more

Honestly I was expecting the worst out of this restaurant for only the simple fact because when I called I couldn't really understand what the lady was saying I had to listen very carefully and closely but the lady that answered the phone she was very sweet polite and nice and she explained that Thai food is not necessarily healthy at all because they deep fry stuff and they make their stuff out of seafood like fish and shrimp which I don't particularly eat I do not like seafood at all but the lady was very nice as I said and if you like seafood then this is a place for you to eat at. read more

I'm not sure why this place doesn't have 5 stars. Not to detract from other customers' experiences, but I have found myself comfortable at Lantern each and every time. Let me preface this by saying I would never pay full price for any of the items on this menu. But at lunch time, for $9, you can get an appetizer and an entree. For $9..this place will continue to get my business. I also had a vodka martini here (once) and it was strong and well-made. read more

Didn't have a great experience here. I normally don't like to send anything back in a restaurant, but my wife and I both ordered glasses of wine that tasted like it had some chemical (cleaning?) in it. Annoyed, I asked the waiter to check that the glasses were clean when we changed our drink order. My wife ordered fried rice with beef, but got shrimp which she doesn't eat. read more

The food was ok. Ambiance is cozy nice, and that's why they have two stars. I really want to give them 1 star because of their customer service. I had a date, and the waiter kept rushing us to order. Then when finished eating, he came over and placed the bill on the table w/out even asking if we wanted something else, which we did. So we order another drink. He comes back with the bill, and we pay. About 5 mins later, he asks us to leave because it's Saturday night and guests are waiting. That's the rudest thing to do ESPECIALLY after you were tipped very nicely. I wouldn't go back there. Lantern employees should get retraining on how to treat its customers. read more

I hate to give them a horrible review because the customer service is immaculate however as a foodie, I have to give my fellow Foodies an honest opinion. So my coworkers stated that this is one of the spots that they always order Thai food from .I was in the mood for some noodles so I said hey why not. So I ordered my normal that I always at the Thai restaurant I usually go to, drunken noodles with chicken and beef. I asked for extra sauce because I like my noodles really wet. When I received my order I looked at the plate and automatically laughed and said this Has to be a joke, The noodles were completely white with no sauce at all. Normally I'm not the type to send food back or call back if I don't like the food but I had to call and explain to them that my noodles came just boiled, no sauce , no flavor , nothing . Whoever answered the call was very nice and understanding and stated that they had a new cook which is why the food came out the way it did and apologized .. I was offered A credit or a new order. I took a new order because of course I was hungry and at that point I knew that I wouldn't be ordering from here again so I didn't want the credit. When it came back the second time it was still dry not as dry as the first order but it had a little bit more color to it but no sauce whatsoever. I didn't even bother calling back because of that point I was turned off and didn't want to eat anymore. I ended up eating crackers. And I don't normally throw out food because I'm against it but unfortunately it had to go in the garbage. But again the customer service was phenomenal. read more

Staff is always on point. Food is delicious and comes out quick. Perfect for lunch breaks. read more

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I kinda washed my hands of this place upon my first visit - last summer - 2009.... had an amazing meal - but CRAPPY service....and after leaving a $6 tip (on a $40 meal)...which is 15%..... the waiter ran out the door....to stop me...and tell me in a stern way - 'THIS IS NOT 20% TIP!"....are you freaking kidding me you idiot!!!??? You barely checked on us throughout the whole meal...I had to flag down bus boys for our drinks...and water...AND our appetizers......you gave my friend beef instead of chicken.....and because I can't bear to leave shitty tips.... I left you one anyway..and you came running after me?.... I was appauled.... pissed off....and swore I'd never return.... Well....one year later.... I'm back at Lantern...this past sunday nite with my sister.....sat outside.....had the house soup (blanddddddd)...calamari.... very good.....and the Mango Salmon for my entree.... which was suprisingly very tasty..... grilled salmon.......with a heaping serving of fresh mango salad with mint...& cilantro....and sis had her green tea ice cream/chocolate molten cake dessert (which is really all she wanted)..... The decor may be nice inside...but the staff is what turns me off on Lantern... they are non-existent....non -engaging....and quite frankly....just not friendly. After our meal....while enjoying our drinks...we struck up a great conversation with the couple next to us.....only to be told - please leave....we have a reservation of 6..and we need your tables.... Well boy.... I was just about to order another drink...and perhaps a dessert......but nope...grabbed my bag.....wished the couple a great nite........and trust.... I won't be returning to Lantern again.... Fool me once - shame on you.... Fool me twice...shame on ME! Thank God I've been to Thailand...and experienced a real Thai meal...with REAL Thai warmth.... because this place lacks it...big time. read more

The Grade: F Here's the problem with Lantern: It's one of SEVEN generic Asian places (Thai, Chinese, Japanese or "fusion") on a two block stretch of Montague Street and they all serve nothing better than below-par takeout food and $6 lunch specials. Ugh. It's a shame because the neighborhood desperately needs good restaurants and these places -- Lantern, Tenda, Andy's, etc. -- are occupying valuable restaurant spaces that could be put to better use. Why should I have to walk to Smith Street for a decent meal? Because of these greasy Asian takeout joints, that's why. Fellow citizens, do us all a favor and avoid the Montague Street fried rice palaces like the plague so a decent restaurant -- just one, please!! -- can finally arrive on Montague Street. Oh... and do you still want good Thai food? Cross Atlantic Av and visit Joya on Court Street. They also deliver deep into the Heights. read more

so, i knew that mama o was going to be in town this week, but for some godforsaken reason, i failed to note that she'd be in saturday night ... and not to sound TOO 90201 about it, but i was a bit bummed because my friend was throwing a party that i'd been looking forward to for the past week. ALSO, after working 21321321 hours + doing saturday morning consumer research in the dirty jerz, i was looking for SOME kind of social outlet that weekend ... that didn't involve early-bird specials and multiple church visits. uh huh, i get it - imma brat. anywho, after picking up mama o from LGA, we quickly stashed her stuff in hermano's apartment (hallelujah! better him than me!) and decided to go to latern for some quick, albeit nice grub. right as the appies - chicken/shrimp shumai and coconut shrimp (kinda blah) - come to the table, mama o gets this really excited look on her face, pulls something rectangular out of her bag and hands me a book entitled, "the ABCs of choosing a good husband" all while saying, "i really hope you enjoy this, aimee." she looked so damn proud of herself, i couldn't even muster up the strength to offer-up some kinda sarcastic retort - SO UNLIKE ME. all i could stutter was, "gee, ma ... thanks" whereas hermano looked like he about to choke on a dumpling. the rest of dinner was pretty uneventful, much like the food itself, with mama o grilling me about my job (yes, we eat lunch at our desks), my love life (no, no - that gay man you met was NOT my boyfriend) and my apartment (yes, i REALLY live alone and yes, there are other people on the street when i walk home from the subway). there was green curry (didn't try it, but it was veggie-filled), shrimp with asparagus (meh) and my massaman seafood (the best of the bunch). although there was more than enough, we stayed true to our yellow roots and just ate the meat. no need - or want - to bring doggie bags home. and there goes a rockin' saturday night. jealy? on a side note, i did crack into my new hubby-finding guide and, apparently, i do everything wrong ... as in WRRRROOONNNG. at least that's what my super-duper christian friend, steve woods, says. read more

The drunken noodle Thai is my go to here, just the right amount of spicy. Drinks are great definitely try the Thai mojito. The overall ambience and laid back vibe of the place is also something to consider, one of my favorites. read more

This place is great , food is GREAT, the Pad se ew is probably one of the best things i have ever had, drinks are good, the only reason why ths place is not 5 stars is cause when the manager behind the bar is not there the place goes down hill, drinks are watered down , food is thrown together, its just not the same, but when he is there the place is booming, i come here almost on a daily basis read more

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I just didn't think it was worth what I paid. The food didn't look very tasty, what I ordered wasn't all that, and the waitstaff seemed like they really didn't care. But, if you're in a hurry and you tell them that when you order, they will keep you on time. Small concession in my book but worth mentioning. read more

Usually I wouldn't give any stars for bad service....but this experience was ridiculous. I went with my wife to this restaurant after having recieved a $5 off coupon at my apartment. When they refused to honor it (apparently it was for take out only...not specified on the coupon) we, politely, told them that they really should or else they would loose our business (and that they should honor other peoples too!) They manager then came out, leaned over and told us to leave and never come back. I know you probably think there are two sides to this story....but really, we were not causing a scene or being rude. The way they behaved was totally uncalled for. read more

I'm like a moth to this Lantern -- a very stupid moth who keeps going back, deceived by the pleasant look of the place and the seemingly happy people dining there. If you like Thai food straight from the box (one that unfortunately did not come from Trader Joe's) look no further. I'll say this -- the staff is accomodating. They didn't blink when I told them my first selection was inedible. Perhaps it's happened before. In any case, I'm still shivering when I recall the brown sauce that was drizzled over my tofu pad see yew. Pad see yuck? After sending that back, I ordered a green curry vegetable thinking that would be safe. WRONG! Dehydrated powder mix at its absolute saltiest and watery. Ugh. I cursed the chef so many times on the walk home that I literally needed to wash my mouth out with Listerine. Gross! read more

So let me start by saying I've never had Thai food so I'm not sure if this is how authentic Thai food should taste. Now that we've got that out the way, Came here for brunch after the breast cancer walk this past Sunday. It's a nice little restaurant (and I do mean little) located in a beautiful Brooklyn neighborhood. The restaurant was very dimly lit and felt kind of cozy. We sat in a little section hidden in the back. I had the Kee Mao (Drunken Noodle) w/ chicken and Frank's lemonade. Surprisingly both were really good. My son had French toast and fruit (which was $9 on the brunch menu) and his was really good too (I had to taste his just to make sure they wasn't trying to poison my baby lol). Overall: I enjoyed my first Thai experience and plan on returning very soon. read more

Lantern is close to my job, so my friends decided they wanted to have dinner there. I frowned and agree. I will give you a disclaimer before you read this review...I AM THAI. Ok with that said, my friends and I are seated pretty quickly, right near the door. We order some beers... Chang ($5, thai beer) and some appetizers, Curry puffs ($6) and chicken and shrimp fritters($6). I order a Green Curry ($10), thinking they cant mess it up because curry comes from a can and you add coconut milk. Mind you I order my curry in Thai so my waiter knows I'm Thai and I want some spicy curry. I said to her VERY SPICY. She shakes her head and understands. My friends order a Massaman Curry ($10) and a Garlic - Vegetables ($10). They were very satisfied with their food. I on the other had had water downed curry. The waitress came back and asked me if it was spicy enough and I looked at her and said no. I found out later that they put cut up bird chili in the curry to make it spicy... NOPE not spicy enough I pop those suckers like candy. SO in conclusion if you want watered down curry, Lantern is the place to be. I have to say the appetizers were not bad and the beers are cold. I wouldnt go back though. read more

Underwhelming and over priced Just finished my bland and tasteless dinner Was in the mood for Thai and thought we would give this p,ace one more try.... Mistake! We had the Tom ka gai soup, definitely lacking in flavor Also had the pad se ew, the chicken actually tasted gross... Maybe frozen?? Finished with green curry, another miss Lesson learned, never again read more

I always get the spicy basil fry rice with chicken & spring rolls. Too Tooo good! FYI if you love spicy dont 4get to ask about the spicy tray. read more

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Lantern made me miss the Thai places in my tiny college town because at least their drunken noodles were spicy and didn't taste like overpriced fusion spaghetti with wide noodles and coated with the flavor of cooking oil. Sad, I really thought that this area would have a lot more to offer, but alas, it's a little too commercial to have good food. I will say the food was not as dry as airplane food, though the bathroom could possibly be found inside a plane, it was practically standing room only. read more