Lantern
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 969-8846
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Lantern – by Kristine Forrest
In Short
An Asian-inspired atmosphere boiled down to the essentials: green-tea colored walls, sleek black tables, iridescent paper lanterns that hang from the ceiling like mismatched baubles. Lantern fills a niche in Chapel Hill with its nouveau-funky attitude, but even casual diners will feel comfortable gathering here. The steamed black cod is light and succulent, perfectly flavored with ginger, scallions and black beans. For dessert, the hot chocolate cake with ginger ice cream is near perfect.
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Insider Tips
ParkingIf you can't find a space in the restaurant's small lot--or on the street--park in the larger lot located next door to the restaurant.
What To DrinkThose who fall victim to a long waiting list should saunter to the restaurant's bar, where red-hot colors and cocktails offer a pre-dinner tease.
User Reviews for Lantern
02/28/2007 Posted by carlagina
After seeing all the raving reviews, I had to go here. I'm Asian and love Asian-fusion restaurants. Unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed with the food. Everything my date and I ordered had no taste. I was disappointed...especially for the cost. Although, I must say...LOVE the bar... the drinks, decor, and cozy feel are great.
Pros: drinks, decor, bar
Cons: food, price
02/20/2007 Posted by eahudimac
Went on a Friday night without reservations. I had called earlier in the day to make them, but they were full. The person on the phone said to come around 8:00 or 8:30 to get on the waiting list. She said it would be about an hour wait. We went at 8:00, got on the list and at 9:00 they seated us. We hung out in the bar area in the meantime and it was fine. Once seated, the service was excellent. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the dishes, not to mention courteous and prompt. I had the tea-smoked chicken and my wife has the steamed stripped bass - both excellent. Almost for got to mention - I had the bento box as an appetizer. It's basically roll your own sushi, but the presentation is very cool. The dessert we had ordered was excellent. All in all, a really good experience. We'll definitely be back.
Pros: Food, service
Cons: Hard to get reservations on a whim because it's so popular!
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