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    Lantern Vietnamese Cafe

    4.2 (213 reviews)
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    Thai Iced Tea
    Sung W.

    I visited Lantern Vietnamese Cafe inside Haven City Market on a Sunday with some church friends and family. We decided to order a variety of items to share, including the Garlic Fried Rice with shrimp (for an extra $3) and a Thai Tea. After ordering, I waited about 15 minutes before my pager went off to pick up the food. The garlic fried rice was tasty, with fresh vegetables that added a nice balance. The shrimp was decent, though nothing exceptional. The Thai Tea was just right and complemented the meal perfectly, helping to wash everything down. The staff was friendly, and the ambiance at Haven City Market is always nice, with plenty of seating and a vibrant atmosphere. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd come back to try more from their menu. My Personal Rating : 4.2 Food 4/5 Service 4.1/5 Price 4.3/5 Ambiance 4.3/5 Cleanliness 4.3/5

    The jalapeño inside the Fried Tofu Banh Mi!! Lol
    Joy J.

    Alright, KYLE, if you are reading this review, you will be pleased to know that I approve of the Fried Tofu Banh Mi!! I have never had tofu in a banh mi before, but I had to take you up on your recommendation since I have tried every other kind already. I was gonna go with my usual pork belly, but I honestly didn't miss it today! The bread was nice and soft on the inside, and it had a nice crisp outside. The only thing I didn't like was the jalapeño inside it because I'm a weenie, and I have a very low spice tolerance. BUT, I am not deducting any stars for that because Kyle delivered on customer service, and my food was ready in a reasonable amount of time. I also ordered the Spring Rolls, and they were a good portion, with the right price. Be careful not to get a napkin close to the wrapper because I had to pick mine off, lol! The peanut sauce was a bit watery, but it was still good nonetheless. The 2 rolls satisfied my craving for a healthy dish. I took about 2 bites of the sammie and then decided to take it home for dinner (I had to dissect it to pick out the jalapeños, lol). Well done, Lantern Vietnamese Cafe!! Good fresh food made to order, with decent pricing!Thank you again, Kyle, for not steering me wrong and for posing with me, haha! You need a raise! I shall return! ;)

    Honey Peach Tea with Crystal Boba and Lemongrass Banh Mi
    Jagruti L.

    I visited this restaurant several times over the year and always love trying a new item and/or drink. I ordered: Filet Mignon Banh Mi - The bread was perfectly crunchy and soft to eat. The meat was perfectly marinated, and I enjoyed it. Honey Peach with Crystal Boba - They gave me the wrong boba add on. I wanted to get crystal boba, but they gave me the regular boba. The regular boba made my drink soggy or mushy to drink. I didn't want to wait so I stuck with the wrong boba. It came with bits of peaches. I don't recommend adding boba to Honey Peach tea drink. Overall, it was good.

    Mich E.

    Located in Haven City, you walk in and head straight to the back where they have a few seats designated just for the café. Unfortunately, the food is overpriced for the portion and quality. Both the chicken pho and the special pho were very average in flavor--nothing really stood out. There also wasn't much protein in either dish, and the broth wasn't hot enough. It took a while for the noodles to soften, and lukewarm pho just isn't enjoyable. Overall, there's not much to say about this place, and honestly, I wouldn't return for the pho.

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    Travis P.

    Located in the Haven City Market this place serves up solid pho. I would say it is on the pricey side ($16) for pretty standard tasting pho but it wasn't too bad. I tried out these two items. Special Pho - It tastes how it should. Flavors were good and portions were average, a bit small for the price. Meat quality wasn't bad. (4/5) Spicy Shrimp and Pork Udon - I guess this was kind of like banh canh. It was good but also nothing spectacular. Came out piping hot. (4/5) The selection was a bit limited for a Vietnamese restaurant but I guess it's kind of like one of those express restaurants since it's in a food market. For $34, I was expecting a bit more but anyways for a small pitstop and craving pho, this hit the spot.

    Firecracker Shrimp
    Linh Y.

    My eldest daughter and I came to Haven City Market to offer our patronage at some of its food vendors. One of our stops was Lantern Vietnamese Cafe. We love Vietnamese foods. It's great to have them here in Rancho Cucamonga. I ordered the Firecracker Shrimp as it is a favorite of my daughter. It came with 5 deep fried shrimps with dipping sauce and a very tiny salad. I thought the portion was a tad small for the price IMHO. Shrimp was delicious, but I wished there were at least 6 shrimps so my daughter and I could have 3 each... we had to split #5 half and half LOL. Salad could have been more plenty at least one green leaf per shrimp. Dipping sauce was tasty though. There are plenty of seating. Please note the tables have a reserved sign on them. If you didn't buy from them, please don't sit in their area. They are reserved for their customers only. Staff was okay. Service was decent. Prices are average. Overall, it was an okay experience. We may return to try their noodle soup and vermicelli dishes.

    Vietnamese Iced Coffee
    Krystle A.

    Located in haven city market. I only tried their Vietnamese coffee and wow it was strong lol I was literally shaking from the caffeine hahaha but it tasted really good! I'll prolly get it again. Service was good. Place looked clean. It's located near all the claw machines. Their banh mi looked good too, I'd try it next time!

    Lemongrass pork banh mi and pork belly banh mi with Vietnamese iced coffee
    Mandy M.

    This was our first visit and we really enjoyed our food. We went early on a Saturday and Haven City Market wasn't too crowded yet. There was seating by the restaurant and plenty more throughout the whole market. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and efficient. We got: Lemongrass pork Banh Mi 10.95 Pork belly Banh Mi 11.95 2x Vietnamese Iced coffee 5.95 each The total after tax was 37.50. Definitely not cheap for two sandwiches and coffee, but it was good. The lemongrass pork had a nice flavor, the veggies were nice and crisp and the bread was fresh and crunchy. The coffee was sweet and strong. We love strong coffee, but it might not be for everyone. We really enjoyed our meal and will be back to try more.

    Pho Filet Mignon

    This place has the best filet mignon pho. I love the flavor of the broth itself also. Their meat source is perfect. You get that thin cut beef that is so tender it just melts in your mouth. I've gone to other pho places and they don't match with this one. It is pricey but in my opinion worth it. Definitely a go to for sure for those pho beef lovers! It is inside Haven City Market so seating is hard if it is busy. BUT they have lantern cafe reserved seating so every time I have gone to go eat I always have a table to sit at. They are quick and friendly too. And the soup is fresh and hot! Just the way I like it. :)

    Sparking strawberry
    Tiffany L.

    My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the IE! Shoutout to the worker Andy for being so patient and helpful! The food is so very authentic and flavorful! I love their Banh Mi! it's great to go and better fresh. Pair it with some pho or bun bo hue! The portion is pretty fair for the price esp in a food hall like Haven City Market. There's plenty of seating and the area is nicely decorated. There's plenty of drink options as well including boba! I really like their sparking strawberry! super refreshing on a hot day. 10/10 would recommend checking this place out!

    Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
    Tina S.

    My review is for my experience ordering food for take out. Their online ordering was easy- I was able to request for no jalapeños. Everything was packed and ready to go at the time promised. Vietnamese ice coffee- Coffee tasted burnt, even with all that condensed milk. I wouldn't get this again. It wasn't smooth and creamy. $6.75 Lemongrass chicken banh mi- Bread wasn't soft, and kind of hard. I didn't like that it scraped the roof of my mouth while eating it. The meat to veggie ratio was good though. I didn't get enough of the lemongrass flavor. $12.75 3 pcs of egg roll- Good flavor and the oil they fried it in tasted clean. However they didn't give me any lettuce, cilantro, cucumber or mint with it! For $8.75 for three pieces to just give the pickled radish and carrots is ridiculous. I spent over $30 and it was average at best. I was a bit disappointed cause everything was kind of lackluster. It was my first time ordering from here and based on my experience I wouldn't be coming back to try ordering dine in.

    Pho special, Bahn Mi-filet mignon, mango green tea, thai tea

    one of the most underrated spots within Haven City Market- Rancho Cucamonga. If theres any ONE thing you take my advice from this review is that you should get drinks from here! The thai tea is the most memorable for being the perfect thai tea flavor and the mango green tea is also just as good. The pho broth is so good that I didnt feel the need to put much lime into it! I usually like putting lots of lime in my pho but the broth was so good that I didn't want to taint the flavor. As for the Bahn Mi, the meat was juicy and flavorful and a nice crispy baguette. If you're at Haven City Market often and have a craving for Vietnamese food give Lantern a try! I will definitely come back to try the vermicelli noodles.

    Mango Sweet Rice (9.95$)
    Tracy K.

    This spot is located at the back of Haven City food court in Rancho Cucamonga. Grateful for their vegan options. I had their vegan egg rolls, vegan pho, and mango sticky rice. I am a fan of their egg rolls (7.75$). The vegan pho is made out of vegetable broth. It only had four pieces of tofu in it. Cost me $14.95. Expensive for something so small. The sticky rice was hard but the mango was nice and sweet. This spot was okay. It would've been 3 stars for the small portion and expensive , but 4 stars for labeling the vegan options and having them available for someone who is vegan. Food court is located in a large lot. There are bathrooms in the back. I never had trouble with parking. Came to this food court twice so far. It's a food court so it's loud. Cashier was nice.

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

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    Yes, we do have additional noodles upon request.

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    The thing that immediately caught my attention? FREE noodle refills on all large pho soups!…read more I ordered the Chicken Pho and Shrimp Pho, and both had a flavorful, comforting broth that really hit the spot. The broth had great depth of flavor without being too heavy, making it perfect for sipping between bites. Of course, pho isn't complete without appetizers! I had to get the egg rolls and spring rolls. Egg Rolls: So flavorful with the perfect light crunch. Honestly, I always have to order egg rolls with pho because it's just the perfect combo. Spring Rolls: Fresh, delicious, and paired perfectly with the peanut sauce. The ingredients tasted fresh and the sauce added the perfect creamy, nutty finish. As for those free noodle refills, I actually didn't end up needing them! They give you a generous amount of noodles to begin with, so I was completely satisfied with my bowl. For dessert, I treated myself to a Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Ube Cold Foam. Vietnamese coffee is always one of my favorites because it's strong, rich, and sweet all at the same time. The ube cold foam was such a fun addition and complemented the coffee perfectly. Beyond the food, I absolutely loved the atmosphere. The restaurant is beautiful with lots of greenery, creating a relaxing and inviting ambiance. The staff was also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Overall: 10/10 experience! Great food, beautiful space, friendly service, and those free noodle refills are such a bonus. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes and would absolutely recommend checking this spot out!

    This is my go-to pho spot and it never disappoints. I always get the chicken pho it's so good,…read moresuper flavorful, and really comforting. The broth tastes rich without being too heavy, and the portions are perfect. It is a bit pricey, but honestly the quality makes it worth it. It's one of those places I keep coming back to whenever I'm craving something warm and filling.

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    i've always seen this place on tiktok but have never tried it. my mom and i were going to go to…read moreu-grill for lunch but saw this place and decided to try it instead. and lemme just say, i'm so glad we did! we were greeted and seated right away. our server was friendly and was always smiling. we ordered the fried rice, spicy cucumber salad, sesame balls, pork dumplings in spicy sauce, juicy pork dumplings, and steamed pork and chive dumplings. lemme just say, the rice was AMAZING. we have a favorite chicken fried rice place that our whole family loves but my mom and i agreed that this rice took the cake. it was so plain and simple (green onion and egg) but the texture, flavor, and taste was just perfect my mom said she'd come just for the rice lol. the cucumber salad was refreshing, crunchy and had the right amount of spice. the sesame balls were hot, the perfect texture, and so yummy. the juicy pork dumplings were delicious! the pork dumplings in spicy sauce were my second favorite of the dumplings and i could totally just drink the sauce by itself lol. the steamed pork and chive dumplings were good but the other two were def my favorite. they have a sauce station where you can make your own dumpling sauce (i did chili crunch oil, soy sauce, green onion, garlic. and a splash of black vinegar and it was to die for!) overall, i'm glad we decided to try this place because we just found a new favorite!! can't wait to come back!!

    Went to try this place out today. Ordered too much food LOL service was quick and the place was…read morestarting to get busy when we arrived. We ordered steamed dumplings, spicy wontons, fried rice and spicy beef soup. If you want spicy you will get spicy with the beef soup. Everything was good but wish I would have ordered veggies cause it was carb heavy. We couldn't finish it all. Price was right for everything we ordered. I would go again to try other dishes.

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    Beef noodle soup, spicy wontons, & fried rice. Amazing!

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