I would give this place a 4.5/5 stars. Definitely on a pork belly rampage today! We had just finished another pork belly dish from another vendor in the Haven City Market, and we came across Lantern Vietnamese Cafe. The temptation was too strong, so we decided to order the pork belly banh mi. The banh mi was super juicy, and the ingredients inside were very tasty. I think the banh mi could have had a little bit more pork belly inside since the proportion of the bread vs the pork belly vs the veggies was a little heavy on the baguette's side. The baguette was yummy though, nice and crispy. Overall, I thought the banh mi was very enjoyable! read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

This place is located inside the Haven City Market. I ordered the pork belly banh mi and thought it was just ok. The portion was a good size but the bread was a little on the hard side. The flavor was good overall. read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Pork Belly Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

An overall okay place to get a small selection of Vietnamese cuisine (banh mi, bun thit nuong, goi cuon, and pho), but with a very Americanized dining experience. My family ordered the vermicelli with chicken and rice plate with chicken, with shrimp spring rolls on the side. The food was just okay and the dishes were slightly expensive--nothing amazing. However, for rice noodle dishes in Vietnamese cuisine, fish sauce typically comes on the side and is included in the price. Lantern charges $0.50 per small container of an essential sauce for a dish. My parents were shocked, and needless to say, I felt embarrassed to have brought them here. Staff was very nice and helpful, but the menu isn't in Vietnamese, nor does the staff speak the language. Lantern is located inside of Haven City Market. read more

I ordered a Plain Noodle Pho with Vegan Broth and a Side of Vegan Broth (because takeaway orders are always less quantity); and today the broth that I received was a meat based broth with chicken in it. It's just a clear sign that an order direction isn't followed and they will take the chance of giving something completely incorrect to a paying customer and risk their health (food allergies, diet restrictions). I will not be dining here again. read more

I ate here recently with a friend. The food was mid at best. My pho has so many noodles in it I quickly ran out of broth. When you bring me basil, don't bring me limp, brown leaves. There are cheaper better Vietnamese places in the area read more

I ordered the pho-rench dip bahn mi (I loved the pun) and that was the most delicious thing I have eaten in this food hall. I would definitely come again to have this meal again or even try something new. The guys were quick to get the food to us and their corner is quiet and more private than this entire place has to offer. I'm glad to have finally try this place and I'll try to come back and have others try it too. The bahn mi was perfectly balanced and the veggies inside were fresh and crisp. The brisket was tender and plenty. The broth was steaming and flavorful. The bread was ordinary, soft on the inside crunch outside and soaked up the broth quickly without falling apart. read more

Came for take out twice already. Ordered Vietnamese sandwich and #1 combination pho. Very impressed with packaging pho take out. Properly packed, comes with everything you would expect from dine-in. Sandwich was packed with thick slices of BBQ meat and fresh vege. Combination pho comes with very tender beef slices. Recommend boiling soup base again @ home and pour over noodles and bean sprouts. That makes beef and vege cook a bit more well done plus cools the broth to perfect temperature. Very delicious soup base, doesn't make you sleepy (some other pho broth would make me sleepy right after meal.) Very simple and no drama ordering, pickup. All correct and perfect. Highly recommended. read more

My overall experience here was good. It is located in the back left of the haven city market and has a private little seating area. The lady at the counter was kind and gave me a good order recommendation. Order: The Filet Mignon Vermicelli Salad was yummy and pretty filling. It even had an egg roll plopped on top, lol. The only downside for me was that there were more noodles than cabbage. The Spring Rolls were super yummy, and the peanut sauce went well with them. read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Filet Mignon Vermicelli Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Placed an order for pick up, they said it would be ready in 10 min and it was. Easy pickup and check out. My husband and I ordered the Pho filet mignon and my daughter ordered the Pho vegan. Everything was packaged well. We all enjoyed are Pho noodle soups, one of the best we have tried in the area. They are a large serving size and we couldn't even finish them. The only thing I would recommend for them is that they use Styrofoam cups for the broth as the plastic containers they use get too hot and I'm not sure they are meant for hot liquids. Found my new pho spot. read more

I was really in need of a pick me up, and this place delivers so I placed an order here on Yelp to get the matcha. 1 less star because it didn't say the matcha had floral in it, but it was still good. The sandwich thoooo. Perfect hints of lemon in the lemon grass chicken. That alone, makes me want to come back. The bread was great too. I was happy with my lunch choice. read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi + Iced Matcha Latte (has rose in it) loved both. - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Decided to try this place since they had just opened since the last time I was at Haven City Market. I got the Pho Beef. My mom got Bahn Mi Special (no pate since we were gonna share our food with each other and I don't like pate) and 3 pieces fried eggrolls. When I got the pho there was so much pepper sprinkled on top. Personally, I don't like pepper on my pho. The pho was good, but not the best. I've had better at other Vietnamese restaurants. My mom liked the bahn mi but mentioned it was so fatty. I tried it and also liked it, but did not enjoy the fat. The pork roll that is inside was really good. And the bahn mi had an even amount of meat and veggie ratio inside. The eggrolls were good. Very tasty, but the size was small for the price it was. I think the pricing is fair for the items, since that is what I normally pay at other Vietnamese restaurants. And I understand the limited amount of items they provide since they are in a sort of "pop up" shop. I would probably come back an try it again if I didn't want to drive far for Vietnamese food. read more

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THIS PLACE IS MY FAVORITE PHO SPOT IN ALL OF THE INLAND EMPIRE!!!!! You guys definitely need to try this spot out. I had the vegan pho and my brother had the chicken pho...and guys. We literally finished the entire bowl within minutes!!! The vegan pho was so flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and just seriously so good!! And ask for their chili oil!!!! It takes the 11/10 pho to 15/10 like it's THAT good I love that this spot has delicious options for all kinds of diets including plant based!! They do not compromise on flavor and serve an abundance of delicious, comforting, and heart warming dishes. Will definitely come back again PS ask for their iced matcha latte (you can get plant based milk substitute). It's not too sweet and will help cool you down during this hot season read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Food can be better consistently, not sure if it's the staff or the ingredients. I've ordered Uber eats from them maybe ten times and each time it's a hit or miss. Sometimes BANH mi bread is soft and on point other days it's hard like a cracker. I always ask for more Jalapeños and cilantro and it's almost like they do less purposely... either way give them a try and see what you think. Catch them on a good day it can be amazing catch them on a off day you'll regret spending. read more

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Chicken Bahn mi was better than the pork. Very yummy and located at haven city market place so atmosphere is very cozy and modern read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Chicken Bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Another Haven City spot. I had a simple and tasty pork vermicelli salad and it hit the spot. Nothing crazy or fancy but decent pork, good sauces and veggies. Not the usual burger, burrito or pizza slice and definitely a healthy option for lunch. read more

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We were craving something warm a while back and I really wanted to eat something with noodles. Ended up deciding to order a bowl of pho from Lantern. The prices were definitely a little higher than I expected, but I figured with the location - rent is probably higher. Ordered the Pho Special ($12.95) which has brisket, rare steak, and beef meatballs along with white and green onions, cilantro, beansprouts, lime, jalapenos and basil. Thought the overall bowl of pho wasn't too bad. The portions were a little on the smaller side - several pieces of meat with adequate amount of noodles. Broth tasted good, but had a little too much oil for my liking. I think the pho wasn't too bad, but considering how much I paid for it - I probably wouldn't return for another bowl. read more

As I stroll inside Haven City for something good to eat, I figure I give this place a try. Ordered Spicy Basil w Tofu. Very flavorful and delish but for $15 and adding $2 tip was kinda $$$$. Especially when they don't give a lot which was disappointing. read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Spicy Basil Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

This place is located in Haven City. The minute you walk in, it's straight ahead in the back. I have tried the pork belly sandwich from here which so far is pretty good. I so ask for extra house mayo otherwise it's a bit dry. The baguette is good and fresh. It isn't too hard which is great for a banh mi. Their spring rolls weren't that great in my opinion and unfortunately, the sauce was a bit bland and watered down. Both times I've been here has been take out so I can't say much about their dine in service but pick up is always easy and quick. The ambiance is chill and they have a small eating area there as well. read more

Absolutely!!! Both my sons loved the vermicelli and the banh mi sandwiches. Very uniquely flavored and surprisingly different!

I've came here for a coffee fix a handful of time and absolutely love the different flavors (especially sea salt)! The staff is always extremely friendly and attentive and I love the decor of the restaurant, very aesthetic. I've only been able to try their tofu spring rolls and I really loved them with the sauce. I'd like to come back and try more of their food items for a part 2. read more

I was in the mood for something warm and comforting since it was cold outside, and pho seemed just right. My dad and I both ordered the Pho Special since it was the only one that had beef meatballs in it. It stayed pretty warm in the takeout container on the way to our hotel (~10 min), but was not hot enough to cook the steak so we had to microwave the broth. Both of us thought that the pho was the best we have had in a while. We also ordered the spring rolls and those were pretty good. Somehow we didn't notice that they were wrapped in saran wrap so both of us ended up biting into plastic since we thought it was just the rice paper. Just make sure you double check that you have unwrapped them completely before you eat them! read more

Alright, had to check these guys out. I can only rave about how amazing it was. Had the pho special and banh mi filet mignon. Made requests for no sprouts, no mayo, no radish and they delivered. Flavors were amazing. Can't wait to try again. read more

I've always liked their pho from day 1! My usual order is the filet mignon pho and egg roll. Their pho is a bit pricier than the other pho places nearby but meat portion is very big! read more

1st time. Ordered the lemongrass chicken banh mi sandwich. Always wanted to try a banh mi and the flavors kick you in the mouth. It is the right kind of spicy. It was fire. Definitely be back read more

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Great food, great service always good to go to Lantern Vietnamese Cafe. Always a go to spot. If you're looking for Pho or Vietnamese food you'll want to try them. read more

First time here, found them on Instagram in Haven City. I ordered the bánh mí pork belly sandwich. The bread was crusty fresh soft on the inside with plenty of ingredients including no fat pork belly. Amazingly delicious and filling!!! Also ordered the spring rolls, so, so good! Thai iced tea was perfection. I will be back and soon!! read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Bánh mì pork belly sandwich and Thai iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Pho was delicious! Vegetarian options were filling and of course, immensely flavorful. We love the food hall they're located in.

My husband and I are hooked on their Banh mi (pork belly)! I am a banh mi snob---but passed the taste test! Jonathan and Elena will always superb service! I love that they have reserved tables specifically for Lantern Cafe! It really helps! read more

Banh Mi filet mignon......yes please!!!! Well balanced...sweetness of the picked vegetables married with the savory juicy meat. Jalapeño gives it that extra kick bringing everything together. Will definitely come to pick up this bad boy for lunch. read more

Good Kid's Meals!! I love rice noodles for lunch. I've only order a bowl of House Special Pho with missing meat balls. I was surprised the bowl was an Extra Small size like kid's meal portion. It's definitely overpriced. The broth was good and flavorful. All their food portion are kid meals size same regular price at other Vietnamese restaurants. It's definitely kids and American grown friendly style. Very mild and friendly flavored. Nice couple reserved tables in their own eating area. If your kids never have Vietnamese food before? This is definitely a good starting spot you'd introduce to them the 1st time. Go try pho yourself!! read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - 1. House Special Pho - Brisket, Rare Steaks, Missing Meat Balls $13.95 - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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I found out about Haven City Market about a month ago and since Vietnamese food is one of my faves, I decided to take a trip down here to try this spot. The gentleman greeted me almost immediately. I had mentioned that I wasnt local, that I only invade the market on Fridays after work to buy meals I will most likely end up eating the following day. The pork and rice dish was ready rather quickly and I immediately went to the patio to sample it. I stopped to take a few pics (for the gram of course) but when I dug into it, the salad surprised me! The white dressing was bomb and had a creamy consistency, making me wish I had more of it. Ate the pickled goodies then dove into the meat. At first a taste hit me that I couldn't put my finger on, but could of sworn I smelled it when I walked up to order. Then it hit me...lemongrass duh! Lol! My only sadness was that the fried egg was cold. I know I only took pics for about a min or so, but I love when fried eggs still have that hot oil that burns my mouth. I also saw they had mango sticky rice as a dessert! I know some places only have it seasonal, so I was happy to find out it's a constant menu item! Its not technically Vietnamese, I know. But it's my fave! Cant wait to be in the area again to try some new things! read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Pork and rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I'm a regular here as this is my absolute favorite lunch spot whenever I'm in the area for work. Love the Banh mi, especially the pork belly and lemon grass pork. They have generous portions and the bread is always fresh and on point. Really friendly service. read more

OH my goodness, oh my goodness. I have been eating Vietnamese food consistently more than any person I know besides, my Vietnamese, American friends, and this place is so good. No I do eat meat but I favor, vegetarian or vegan food for I don't really know why, but I want you to know if you read this review this is for vegetarian items only. I got the vegetarian pho with veggie broth and the veggie spring rolls and they were both very very tasty. A lot of times vegetarian food is kind of gross to be honest. But that's why I like Vietnamese food because they can make it taste delicious even if it's vegetarian, but some Vietnamese places are kind of gross like anything. But this place is delicious. The soup flavor was delicious. I finished all of it. The spring rolls were so delicious and the dipping sauce which was also vegan I don't know what it was, but it was so so so so yummy. Also, the gentleman who is my taking my order was really cute and really sweet and it came out in a timely manner. I love this place inside Haven city market and I highly recommend it. read more

First time at This market place and decided to try this location . The food is great , definitely delivers flavors however the portions are so small. I got the spicy basil chicken , thankfully i had a light snack before hand otherwise i would have been hangry. My suggestion is don't come when you're starving , and this goes for all other locations . Great place to socialize and eat . I would definitely recommend the spicy chicken basil read more

This little gem is located in a modern day food court called Haven city. We were in the mood for warm food and turns out this was the place to get it! We didn't know anything about it, we hadn't even yelped it but we took a chance and we were glad we did! We had chicken pho and a starter of shrimp and pork spring rolls. Right away I could see through the small window into the kitchen that there was a woman back there that probably was the owner and chef, coking what may be a family recipe and I was very excited to taste her soup. They offer what seems to be a traditional pho but I elected to go with the chicken and it was delicious! I asked for extra jalapeño and cilantro and they obliged. The typical sides, bean sprouts, lemon/lime and a very nice Thai basil bouquet as well. While I waited for the soup to cool I enjoyed one of the spring rolls which was very very good. Very fresh tasting with a delicious peanut sauce to complement it. Although they do not offer wine or alcohol of any kind she was very sweet to direct us to the corner of the building where there is a bar where we ordered a glass of wine and were allowed to take it in a plastic cup back to the Lantern to enjoy with our meal. The Lantern is only a month old, in a small corner and might be hard to find randomly especially with such a large selection of foods stalls one could possibly become overwhelmed. They have a limited menu, but that's not a bad thing if you're looking for a delicious dish, especially pho. Again, it feels like you were eating from someone's handed down recipes. Great job ! I'm certain they will be open for quite some time. We are already planning on going back next week! read more

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I decided to come here after work since I was craving something soupy due to the weather. I had the lantern pho special and banh mi special (not pictured) and was pleasantly surprised!! Being fully Vietnamese, I am very critical when eating my own ethnic cuisines. Lantern's food exceeded my expectations. The pho broth was delicious, very flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The banh mi was also very delicious. The bread was the perfect crispiness - all the meats, veggies, and spread inside complimented eachother very well when taking a bite.. Lastly, their vietnamese coffee is delicious and I definitely if you need a pick me up during the day. I highly recommend trying this place out to anyone visiting Haven Market. Their food is worth every penny and their customer service was spectacular. read more

Lantern Vietnamese Cafe - Front entrance - Vietnamese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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If I can give a 0 I would let me explain why. I ordered a Bahn mi sandwich I ordered extra protein paid the extra for it. When I got my sandwich I opened it was immediately disappointed no extra protein so I went back spoke to 1 of the guys he said let me talk to the kitchen comes back said they said they put it. I said ok well do you wanna see for yourself he said, no talk to someone else idk what to tell you. So he hands me off to the next guy I explain my issue he says we'll I'll ask the kitchen. I said the first guy already did and the proceeds to say welllllllllll like not even trying to say let me fix more like oh well so I said I see where this is going not good customer service and walked away rude not coming here again read more

Great and fast service and yummy food. Even thought it's a fast food place, their servings and prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend to give them a try! read more

A friend and I decided to meet up at Haven city market on a chilly Saturday night a few weeks ago. Due to how chilly it was, we decided to get some pho when we saw that Lantern was finally open! I got the Pho beef and it was delicious. The broth had a wonderful flavor and the meat was tender and delicious! I can't wait to come back soon to get some of the egg rolls that everyone has been raving about! read more

Food was amazing. We have been living in the IE for 5+ years and we have been trying to find a go to spot for Pho. We have found it. Feeling under the weather and the wife ordered from GrubHub. Did not disappoint. The flavor was out of this world. We will definitely eat there in person or will keep ordering take out. read more