Paper Lantern

It was a Friday evening, we visited this bar with a reservation for 5 PM. While it wasn’t crowded when we arrived, the staff later informed us that there were bookings coming up, so I’d definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. The bar is located in a basement, creating a dimly lit, cozy atmosphere perfect for unwinding. The drinks, although served in smaller portions, were flavorful and satisfyingly strong. As someone who loves sour flavors, I particularly enjoyed the Plum God—its tartness was just right for my taste. On the food side, the Beef Carpaccio stood out for me. The tangy-sweet sauce paired beautifully with the tender, juicy slices of raw beef, making it a refreshing and delightful dish. The service was also worth noting. The staff were friendly and attentive, offering helpful suggestions on food and drink pairings. Overall, this bar is an excellent spot for a relaxed evening, whether you’re there for the drinks, the food, or the inviting ambiance. Highly recommend :)

Banana old fashioned, Marinated beef skewers, Bành Xèo. I loved the banana old fashioned!!!! It’s so cool. Honestly the whole holiday menu is really fascinating! I also got to try the pandan painkiller and it’s so well! I 100% am in support of the beef skewers, the marinade is so delicious. Also enjoyed the crispy crepes! Would go again to try the holiday menu!

The only redeemable quality about this place was the skewers we tried, which even then were incredibly small and expensive for the size. The drinks tasted like straight liquor, and it was overall not a great place. The vibe wasn’t amazing either, decor was lame and it was just a weird place to go. Wouldn’t recommend.

Called Thursday and made reservations for Friday evening. They were very accommodating. Loved that the bar was hidden away in a building where you felt like you were transported. The hostess greeted us immediately and escorted us to our table. The table was set up and ready to go. The menu had many things I wanted to tried. Had the pickled leeks. My sister loved the radishes in it. We both had the two different raw beef dishes and shared. My friend had the Chicken Curry. We all loved the chicken on the stick with peanuts sauce. Was so good. Had non alcoholic options as well which I really appreciated. I had the non alcoholized sparkling rose. The prices was very reasonable and quality of the food was amazing. Definitely recommend and would go back.

The food was really good! Fairly priced for the portion and soo delicious. The cocktails were also really cute and unique. The vibe was so cozy too!

What a find! Good job we could hear the music through the wall after descending the steps, otherwise we would have missed this. Lovely hostess, very impressive cocktails and a tasty menu!

One of my favorite places for a cocktail. It has such a cool vibe. I love South East Asia especially Vietnam so everytime I get a chance to go to Paper Lantern, I get a nostalgic feeling of home

This place does not deserve praise. Some cocktails came in decorative glassware, some not. They have a $60 minimum per person charge plus the 18% tip on group bookings. The drink orders took a very long time to get filled. The food was boring and arrived cold, Nothing stood out as a good dish. So considering the dishes cast $12 approximately each, you will need to drink the additional $48 or order multiple dishes. Disappointing place.