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    Lantern Restaurant & Bar

    4.1 (48 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Tyquain M.

    Are you looking for quality food and a place to have fun? Then look no further than here. This Asian fusion spot has great food and private karaoke rooms available. The customer service was amazing. Nothing better than being able to eat good and have an interactive experience.

    Latifa H.

    Perfect spot for date night. Amazing decor in the restaurant and they have karaoke rooms that have a very modern ambience. We ordered the beef stir fried rice and the schexuan chicken and they were both AMAZING!! We will definitely go back for the food alone. Portions are large and we came home with leftovers. For drinks we got the lychee martini and the rum punch - both were strong and tasted great. The one thing I would improve is provide guests with water. We were there for two hours and didn't have water brought to us at all The karaoke costs about $50 an hour and the room was very clean and spacious. Seating was comfortable as well. Great song selection. Overall great experience and will come back

    H4. Spicy Beef Noodles
    Shelby P.

    I've still been thinking of the eggplant from here since I had it last week. The sauce was absolutely delicious and the eggplant was very firm. I loved the chicken as well. Extremely spicy and delicious crisp skin.

    Happy hour
    Andrew P.

    What an inviting restaurant!! Right across the street from one of the hotels where the convention was happening, this place was spotted. When I first arrived, I walked up to their door and saw that they have happy hour until 7 on weekdays. I made it a mission to come on Friday. They have lots of really good food and drink deals. When I got there around 4:30, it was empty! I expected it to be busier, especially with the Con going on, but I walked up to the bar and was easily taken care of. As I explored the menu, I took it the super awesome decor of the place. The lights, the decor... the KARAOKE. You can sing karaoke on the big screen in the dining room or rent out one of the DOPE looking rooms in the back. One of the staff was kind enough to give me a tour. I got takoyaki and then an order of the veggie lo mein. The takoyaki was delicious, and I was shocked by how much lo mein they gave... it was a lot, but I crushed it! They make a good margarita and rum punch too (don't expect it to taste like the Caribbean ones). After an hour, the place started to really fill up, and I had some friends meet me. Unfortunately, I did experience them try to order something that had never been ordered before, and the staff weren't sure what to do about it. They also had some food take quite a while. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that they've only been open a few weeks and they haven't worked out the kinks of handling a full crowd yet. But I hope they do well!

    pork rib yam soup
    Jenn Z.

    As an avid sichuan food lover, I highly anticipated trying this spot and spontaneously stopped in on a sunday evening. Was promptly greeted upon walking in and seated/given water. The atmosphere felt modern but didn't sacrifice comfort. We also enjoyed the unique adjustable candles and thought the disposable chopstick ends were interesting. We weren't given direction on how to order but saw a QR code on the table so proceeded on our own to browse the menu. The user interface was slightly confusing because you land on the lunch specials page and there is no option to add to cart even though a shopping experience is implied. I saw promising/authentic dishes (squirrel fish, braised pork belly, etc.) as well as dishes skewed towards American chinese food (general tso's, sesame chicken, etc.). A server eventually came and we ordered two dishes we've tried at countless other restaurants, and a comfort dish I grew up on: - twice-cooked pork belly - flavor was pristine and adequately paired with leeks, peppers, and !dried bean curd! - chongqing chicken ('spicy crispy chicken with chiles') - fried to perfection, chopped in bite-sized pieces, fragrant with sichuan peppercorns & other spices - pork rib & yam soup - such comforting flavor presented in a delicate beautiful little bowl with lid. I'm used to having this soup with daikon or lotus root but found the yam refreshing in its crunch and slight bitterness. Contrary to a couple other restaurants of similar caliber, we appreciated that none of the dishes were overly salty and all were portioned well. Would 100% return to try other dishes, and already planning to have a birthday party here!

    Interesting lights!
    Win S.

    Such an unexpected spot for Pentagon City! Bright, flashing neon lights, club decor, sleek tables and futuristic chopsticks - plus a couple private karaoke rooms make up this new Chinese restaurant. I came here on an early Wednesday night with my partner, and the music was already bumping with restaurant-goers volunteering to sing in the middle of the room for group karaoke. We ordered pork spare rib soup, stir-fried eggplant and sweet and sour fish. The soup was pricey for a small one-serving portion, but quite savory with the meat falling off the bone. I was disappointed how small it was, but I should remember this is Arlington! We then got our eggplant dish, which was spiral-cut in this showstopper way. The fish also arrived, but it was thickly breaded and way too heavy. It was cloyingly sweet and very hard to finish. Disappointing. They also charged us for rice (~$1 a bowl). Perhaps we didn't know what to order. I like the idea of a karaoke bar that's not too far in the suburbs. They have a lot of deals currently in their soft launch if you want to join as a member and come frequently for karaoke. The private rooms are on the smaller side but you can also sing in the main room if you are brave. They have fun standup mics, so you can feel like a pop star! I'll come back to sing and perhaps pick some recommended dishes.

    G3. Salt And Pepper Shrimp A12.Steamed Pork Bun
    Quinncee P.

    The decor is really cool inside with what they did with all the different lights. It looks like it'd be an arcade from the outside, but once you enter, there's a nice dining room and neon hallways that lead to karaoke rooms. They also are set up to have karaoke in the main dining room. I sat at the bar and ordered from the bartender, who was super friendly/down to earth. The menu is huge and you access it via a QR code. I liked the taste of the lychee martini and it's garnished with gummy bears instead of lychee. I also had the Georgia Peach, (martini) which was good, but very sweet. There are definitely some more adventurous dishes available on the menu, as another review mentioned. I got the steamed pork buns and salt & pepper shrimp. No complaints there -- the shrimp were big and cooked well. I will say the prices seem high for each plate compared to other places in the area with similar cuisine, though the drinks are more affordable. I went in just for a meal but will have to return for a karaoke experience.

    This was so nice, before you walk in!
    Kim H.

    I went during week with 2 family members and enjoyed the food, tasty and the service was great! The room that we had was big and included a bathroom. If the song chosen is not available, you can go to YouTube. The vibe was fun and we had good laughs! Prices do vary depending on size of room. Good times!!!

    General Tso's Chicken with (not included) rice and edamame.
    Matthew F.

    Wish I could say that my most recent experience was better, but much the contrary. A good deal of my previous review still stands , but they overcharged me for a karaoke room I rented, largely by billing us for food not delivered. Also, if memory serves, they charged for water, and not even the quality kind... that just feels extortionate. On top of rice being an add-on, and the whole menu and karaoke being quite pricey as is. They really have to clean up their act and know their worth. They have a glitzy-looking venue, but the quality and quantity of what they're offering is not at all on par with the price.

    I4. Dry-Fried Green Beans

    The veggie plates are always delicious and the service is very quick and friendly! The music is fun! And the drinks were yummy!

    Stir fried intestines
    Matthew L.

    A welcome addition to the Chinese food in the area. First thing you notice when entering is the decor - what an interesting/cool looking restaurant. The food - the stir fried pork intestines were delicious, crunchiest ones I've ever eaten, with a nice amount of Sichuan peppercorn flavor. The mapo tofu also had a nice mala taste, though I would probably order spicier next time. Drinks - they have a bar, and several interesting alcoholic drinks all around 15$. Of note, this place also has karaoke rooms, we peeped into the VIP karaoke room and it looked super nice, very spacious with a mahjong table in the back (attached is a blurry picture). Would definitely recommend trying

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    Nice ambiance and good food! The service was very quick. Decent size menu to choose from from.

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    1 year ago

    Loved the food! Closest thing to authentic Chinese that I've found in the US. Really enjoyed the experience!

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    Food was great and the service was great. They took good care of us. The ambiance was great

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