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    Lantern House Kitchen & Bar

    4.5 (320 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Guava Margarita
    J E.

    Came in on a weeknight for dinner and they weren't very busy, bust service was very good. They have a nice selection of Vietnamese fare, from banh mi to pho to wok'd entrées. They also have a very nice cocktail menu, the guava margarita is really good! Their wings were how we started and the fish sauce is a great flavor to choose. Nice tang to them and they tasted even better when tried with the onions and peppers that were on the plate. Their golden fried rice with grilled chicken was really nice! I enjoyed both the rice chicken, separately. The shaken beef was made with a very nice tenderloin and was also loaded with great flavor and served on a sizzling platter. We all enjoyed the food and service. I would definitely return when in the area again.

    Hot stone pot fried rice with grilled beef
    Jason L.

    Really amazing food and mocktails. I had the hot Stone pot fried rice and it was amazing. My friends split the pho and it looked awesome. The fish sauce wings were a great start to the meal.

    A round of lychee mojitos
    Jemily H.

    My experience at the lantern house this evening was awesome! A little tucked away from the main Reston area in a slightly residential area with plenty of street parking and a parking garage, I was pleasantly surprised to find a little oasis of authentic Vietnamese fusion cuisine and delicious fresh mixed cocktails! Highly suggest the lychee mojito!! every person in our four-person girl group had two of these with deliciously plump fresh lychee on top of fresh mint, limes and just the right amount of rum to make you feel all warm inside! The decor was really nice too! Modern with a touch of fun and eclectic. Fortunately, my friends had already been here before, so I had plenty of good suggestions to consider. I opted for a plate that was heavy in vermicelli noodles, and upon ordering the server who took my order highly suggested that I order the woven vermicelli meal that came with lemon grass beef. I am so happy I listened to him because the dish was overflowing with delicious flavor and before I knew it, my plate was completely empty. Service was very kind, prompts and knew all the right suggestions to offer for a high quality experience. Plenty of delicious options for appetizers from classic favorites like fried spring rolls and rice paper summer rolls to savory entrées like short rib, hot pot Vietnamese noodle soups and fried rices. I can see why this place has quickly become a local favorite and why the ratings are all very positive! Lived up to the hype for sure! Thank you so much for an awesome dinner this evening! I really look forward to returning very soon.

    Chicken Wings
    Vina H.

    Lantern House & Bar is such a charming addition to Reston! The décor is beautiful--warm, modern, and inviting--making it the perfect date spot. It strikes that nice balance of feeling a little fancy but still totally comfortable. The restaurant isn't huge, but there is enough space for small parties, so it works well for intimate gatherings too. Their drinks are super cute and genuinely delicious. As for the food, the Mussels Royale is an absolute must if you're a mussel lover--the sauce is seriously to die for. The bread is crunchy (almost too crunchy), so I personally wouldn't mind it being a bit softer, but the flavor combination still hits. The summer rolls are fresh and tasty, and overall, the menu leans toward Vietnamese fusion. It's not 100% traditional, but the flavors are enjoyable, and you can still find classics like pho if you want something more familiar. Service is quick and friendly--our food came out in about 10-15 minutes, which is perfect for a relaxed night out without waiting forever. Overall, a solid four-star spot with great vibes, good food, and insta-worthy drinks. Perfect for date night or a cute evening with friends!

    Lychee Mojito

    Beautiful indoors though quite small. Food was very flavorful, cocktails were creative! The only item on the menu that I would not order again is the grilled eggplant, it was very overcooked. My favorite was the Papaya Beef Jerky Salad!!! All else was delicious!

    Pad Thai with chicken
    Susie G.

    We really enjoyed our visit to Lantern House. Just walking in, it's a delightful atmosphere- light and airy, trendy but with a touch of elegance. There's a fun photo wall if that's your thing. Service was timely and friendly. Cocktails and food were tasty.

    Ginger Ginger Eye-Round Pho
    Lauren G.

    Very good food! My fiancé got the pad thai noodle dish with chicken and I got the ginger pho. The pho was very fresh and flavorful. My favorite thing we got was the chicken and pineapple kabobs -so good !! I would come back again to try more on the menu and sample a cocktail.

    My sad banh mi.
    Alexandra H.

    The sandwich was not $10 as pictured on yelp. It's actually $14 plus tax. Let me show you what that got me.... Soggy bread (even though I intentionally picked up my to go order as soon as it was ready), plenty of meat, no toppings even tho I asked for everything, and not even cut in 1/2 so that it can be eaten on the go. This was my first experience at this restaurant as I usually get my sandwiches elsewhere. The service was strange, the food is expensive and not comparable to nearby locations, I will not be returning.

    Patrick M.

    Lantern House Kitchen & Bar in Reston, VA, features Asian fusion and Vietnamese-inspired cuisine in a stylish and elegant setting, characterized by a harmonious blend of green and white tones accented with gold elements. The service is friendly and attentive, with generous portions. The interior is decorated for Halloween, featuring pumpkins, bats, skulls, spider webs, autumn leaves, dried flowers, and the establishment's signature colorful lanterns. Some dishes we enjoyed and highly recommend: 1. House Special Banh Xeo: A thin rice batter crepe cooked in a hot skillet with pork, prawns, green onion, mung beans, and bean sprouts. It's served with leafy greens, Thai basil, cucumbers, carrots, and radishes for added flavor. The large crepe was chewy with a pleasing crunch from the bean sprouts, creating a delightful experience. Dipping it in sweet, vinegary sauce made it even more enjoyable. 2. Pho Stone Pot Adventure: Large beef broth served in a sizzling hot stone pot, with noodles and high-quality beef on a separate plate. To eat, combine everything in the broth--a perfect dish for a cold day. The portion is generous, and the taste is excellent.

    Garden Spring Roll, Banh Xeo, Chicken Skewers, Blazing Harmony (clay bowl), Papaya Salad, Soft Egg Noodle. (12.7.24)
    Carroll N.

    12.7.24 Elegant and classy decor and festive touches for the holidays. The food is out of this world. Some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in the DMV area. My friends and I ordered: -Chicken Skewers: Highly recommend -Garden Summer Rolls -Blazing Harmony w/Chicken: highly recommend. -Banh Xeo with Tofu and Shrimp (Pancakes): Prefer less bean sprouts and more tofu. -Soft Egg Noodles with Tofu: Could have used dipping sauce for tofu as it was bland. Noodle itself was delish Service was great. I was impressed our server remembered our order and didn't need to write it down. This is truly a hidden gem. I was surprised how empty the restaurant was for noon on a Saturday. My friends said likely due to its location. If it was in a shopping center it would more likely have more business. There is street parking up front and around the corner in a parking garage.

    Ray G.

    We came to Lantern House with my son that has a gluten allergy and the reviews were very good. We were seated immediately upon arrival and our took our order quickly. The decor is very nice and had a chill vibe. I got the Seafood Egg Noodle dish. I also indulged and got a Smoky Old Fashioned. Our meals were delicious and very filling!

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    Yu Noodles

    Yu Noodles

    4.3
    (276 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I was really craving hand pulled noodles. Luckily I stumbled upon Yo Noodles as the closest thing…read moreto me (about an hour drive). What I enjoyed about Yo more than a place like Dumpling District (very similar in menu) was the quality and vibes of the service and atmosphere. The servers were very helpful to explain the dishes to my family members who needed some help. The food hit! The Spicy dry noodles are definitely what drew me to come here and they did not disappoint. My kids loved the pork chops. The seafood soup was loaded! The flavors were exceptional. And for as much food as we order, the price was pretty reasonable! We look forward to our next visit!

    I used to come here pretty often, but as of our last visit, the quality has significantly tanked…read moreand it's pretty evident that they've started cutting corners. For example, the Panfried Pork Bun used to be my favorite item here but they've changed the recipe significantly. The pork filling used to be a lot larger and juicier...but now when you break open the bun, the filling is so small that half of the bun doesn't even have any meat. 80% of the bun is just dough and it's not fried well and quite greasy. Everything overall was way too greasy, including the crueller and the dry noodles were swimming in oil. I did like the texture of the noodles, but unfortunately it was overshadowed by the oiliness of the broth it was sitting in. It's really sad to see this place fall short since it opened a couple years ago. I'm hoping that they can improve their quality of food as it's really gone downhill since opening.

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    Corner cashier and order pick up area - inside back of restaurant adjacent to kitchen and prep area
    Corner cashier and order pick up area - inside back of restaurant adjacent to kitchen and prep area
    Spicy marinade beef and tripe
    Spicy marinade beef and tripe
    Yibin spicy dry noodle with minced pork

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    Chiko

    Chiko

    4.3
    (57 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    We came here to this Chinese Korean spot to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday! We ordered a variety…read moreof dishes and each one was very tasty and comforting. It's all flavors/dishes that are familiar to me growing up in a Chinese household or that I love of Korean cuisine, so I definitely enjoyed dining here! They gave us banchan and dessert on the house which was so kind! I had a nibble of most the dishes and would recommend the spicy bulgogi stir fry, soy glazed brisket, and jjajangmyeon. Can't go wrong with any of the small plates too! Service was impeccable and Happy Hour is every day 3-6pm.

    It had been almost a year since we went to Chiko. We decided to return and try different entrees…read more Upon entering, the general manager greeted us and told us to sit anywhere we wanted. The dining room isn't very big, and since we came for an early dinner, we had our pick and chose a four-top with a view. Well... the view was basically the Paris Baguette that's across the street. The general manager came by to take our order. To drink, I had a mocktail, "house-made lime cooler," which consists of "pureed Asian pear, lime juice, and Sichuan tea." I found it to be very refreshing. My husband had a Coors Light. For my entree, I chose "Soy glazed brisket" which consists of "2Fifty Texas BBQ brisket, soy brined soft egg, furitake butter, pickled peppers, steamed rice". I liked this entree. It was mildly spiced; the pieces of brisket were properly prepared; the pickled peppers added some heat; and the soy-brined soft egg was a nice touch. The egg was soft-boiled, and the egg yolk provided a nice flavor. My husband chose "JJayJangmeon" which consists of "shrimp, scallops, roasted black bean sauce, noodles". The dish is made with wheat noodles. It arrived hot and with a nice vegetable garnish on top. The greenness of the vegetables made a nice contrast to the dark brown sauce. That brown sauce was hot, mild, and thoroughly coated the dish's ingredients. It seemed a bit unusual to see a dish with shrimp and scallops coated in a mild black bean sauce, but it worked nicely. The shrimp arrived tail-less, and the scallops were soft and not rubbery, both properly prepared. I was glad not to have to fight with the shrimp tails. All in all, we were glad we made a return visit.

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    Smashed Salmon
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    PassionFish Reston

    PassionFish Reston

    3.9
    (1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    A perennial favorite in our dining rotation, PassionFish at Reston Town Center once again delivered…read morea memorable seafood feast. Despite a packed Father's Day crowd, the kitchen never missed a beat. The Crab & Corn Chowder was beautifully presented--rich, velvety, and generously loaded with sweet crab meat. The oysters from Maine and Rhode Island were the evening's surprise stars. As someone who typically favors the briny, ocean-forward oysters of the Pacific Northwest, I was impressed by the depth of flavor and refreshing salinity these East Coast selections offered. The grilled Arctic char was cooked with precision, its fattier flesh remaining moist, flaky, and remarkably delicate. Equally impressive were the sautéed soft-shell crabs--fresh, aromatic, and expertly prepared. Paired with the silky Lemon Beurre Blanc, they were outstanding and easily among the finest soft-shell crabs I've enjoyed in town this season. Exceptional seafood, flawless execution, and a strong recommendation for PassionFish.

    Passion Fish was decent. The brussel sprouts, blackened mahi mahi and bread pudding were all good…read more The spiced tandoori salmon was not authentic enough. The flavors did not live up to the taste of indian food. It needed more spices and the rice and black lentils aka daal underneath was bland as was the green chutney. It was toned down to be less bold, less flavorful and not as spicy which doesn't do justice to indian food and what its know for. The only thing about the dish that was good was the was it was plated with a papad sticking up off the plate. Overall the experience was ok. We went for lunch and the other food we ordered was decent. I wouldn't say anything there was extraordinary or very unique. The interior was nice and most of the staff were friendly.

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    Ingle Korean Steakhouse

    Ingle Korean Steakhouse

    4.5
    (281 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Came here again recently to celebrate my girlfriend and i's three years together and the experience…read morecontinues to surprise me. Peter, our server, was PHENOMINAL! Legit the best service I've ever received and was on-par (and probably better) than the service I had at luxury restaurants such as Nobu Malibu. The food, exceptional. The ambiance, dim, romantic, slow, and just soothing. Loved every minute of this. Thank you for an amazing experience time-after-time.

    Took the fam for a Sunday lunch to celebrate my mom's birthday since she said she was in the mood…read morefor some Korean BBQ. If you're Korean, and you're looking for the traditional affair, this is not it. I'd take a client or friends here who aren't Korean. It's catered more towards non-Koreans IMO. They're selling this as an upscale spot and while the quality of meat is pretty darn good, you have to ask for lettuce and garlic - the two items always present at a traditional k bbq. It kind of sh*ts on the tradition by doing that. Why not provide that to give the full experience we all expect? I love luxury dining as much as anyone else but this was a colossal waste of money. I come to this shopping center multiple times a week since I live in McLean and almost always miss that this exists. They also have barstools outside facing the bar indoors but it's just so awkward. The sidewalk of this area is not built for that! Great idea (usually), but terrible execution. There's so many Korean bbq places nearby. I'm glad I tried this place to kill my curiosity of what they do different. Again, great spot if you want in bbq in a more upscale atmosphere, but it's more or less "fusion," and I'd be good with a business dinner here. Service was impeccable though. I appreciated the promptness in attending to our needs. The savory dishes btw- the dwenjangjiggae is awful. Lacks depth, flavor, and just overall was very meh. The other items (and we had all 5) were just fine. Nothing to sing home about.

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    Interior
    Jjamppong (Spicy noodle soup with seafood and beef)
    Jjamppong (Spicy noodle soup with seafood and beef)
    Beef fried rice

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