Lantern

Lantern is a solid spot for Thai food in Brooklyn Heights. From a Thai person, while the dishes aren’t 100% authentic compared to traditional Thai flavors, the food is still very tasty, fresh, and well-prepared. The curries are flavorful, the noodles are satisfying, and the portions are generous. The modern atmosphere and friendly service make it a great neighborhood go-to when you’re craving Thai. Not the most traditional, but definitely enjoyable!

This was a quick pick since I was in the area and my friend wanted Thai. He had been here before. The mango salmon was amazing, cooked perfectly. The mango salsa wasn't too sweet which is good. He had BBQ chicken with the pineapple fried rice. The portions are perfect for the price points and location. The shocker was we were able to park on Montague Street!!

The staff is so friendly. It's good vibes here. My friends love the food. I am limited because of my dietary restrictions so I only get to order the coconut soup which is really good. Oh the fried mushrooms could have been seasoned more; better eaten with the sauce. I wasn't crazy about the shredded papaya salad.

Cute spot for date night, love the setup and the food. We loved their Pineapple fried Rice, the Potstickers, the Pineapple Roasted Duck and sticky rice mango for dessert They have a Weekday happy hour from 4 - 6 pm with 50% off special cocktail drinks, beers and wine they we took advantage of

Unfortunately, Lantern was a miss for me. The food was bad. Like zero stars bad. There was no flavor at all. I ordered the spring rolls (you get 3 cut in half) and the pad thai with tofu. Since it was my first time there I thought to go with something classic. The spring roll ends were burned and you could taste the frying oil that had been used a million times before! The pad thai was also bad. It was a lump of rice noodles stuck together with tofu thrown on top. The tofu was cold, watery and soggy. The worst I have ever tasted! To top it all off, the whole meal was too expensive for what it was. The leftovers, basically the whole meal is still sitting in my fridge, which reminds me I need to throw everything away. The service was nice and friendly.

the staff are very welcoming as the food is prepared fast with good quality. we ordered various dishes such as the fried rice, kee mao, and the yellow curry, all of these dishes were delicious.

Very cozy atmosphere with the dim-lit interior. The Volcano chicken and Thai fried rice is a must try item. Also make sure to grab the coconut water, you won’t regret it. If the weather is nice, be sure to grab the outdoor seatings. Street parking is available for those who drive.

Serves excellent, fresh & local thai dishes in Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. The decor & ambiance is very nice, perfect for date nights or girls night out. They serve traditional thai dishes and although mostly everything tasted very good & flavorul, some of our favorites are the appetizer sampler, pineapple roasted duck & avocado rolls. They also serve amazing cocktails! Also love the friendly staff.

Just found my new go-to spot in Brooklyn Heights! Lantern Thai Kitchen has been around for almost 20 years, and now I see why. The food is fresh, tasty, and doesn't break the bank. We ordered the appetizer platter (a ton of delicious bites to try!), plus pineapple fried rice , noodles, and everything was just chef's kiss! The vibe inside is also super chill and cute and a modern look. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely swing by and give it a try. You won't regret it! Featuring : Appetizer Sampler includes Chicken shrimp Fritters Coconut shrimp Cheese & Crab Rangoon Sa Tae Chicken Avocado egg rolls Pot sticker Crispy Shrimp rolls Curry Puff Nightingale Nest Pineapple fried rice in pineapple shells Salmon Mango Kee Mao noodle with chicken Sweet Mango with sticky rice Thai Mojito Mai Tai Butterfly peas Lemon and soda

Serves excellent, fresh & local thai dishes in Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. The decor & ambiance is very nice, perfect for date nights or girls night out. They serve traditional thai dishes and although mostly everything tasted very good & flavorul, some of our favorites are the appetizer sampler, pineapple roasted duck & avocado rolls. They also serve amazing cocktails! Also love the friendly staff.

The food here is a bit overpriced for mediocre Thai food. The food does come quickly and staff is very nice. But I wasn't wowed by it nor do I feel like I need to come here again.

The food here is amazing!!! I usually order the lunch special while at work but today i just wanted a quick bite!! Their pork chops are everything but my go to is pad se ew with beef! The service is quick in person and even faster with deliver! The ambiance is warm and cozy! Next time i will stay longer!

I was gifted a gift card/prepaid voucher to eat at this establishment. There were no marked limitations on it outside of the amount. Myself and a friend entered and were standing there for a while before we were greeted. One of us had to call out excuse me before one of the two at the bar looked up from to ask if we're ready. After ordering for takeout, I handed over my voucher to cover the bill. The gentleman stared at it as if it were some alien object. When I asked if there's a problem, he immediately said "You can't use this. It's only for dining in." Now as mentioned before, there are no written restrictions anywhere on the paper, but I wasn't in the mood to argue. I just said fine, we'll eat here then. Apparently this didn't make them happy as he got an attitude about the change of plans. Our food was brought out quickly enough, albeit on chipped plates. Despite the infuriating experience and dangerously damaged dinnerware, the food IS delicious. I can't take that from them. However, their terrible customer service, and dinnerware leaves me never wanting to patronize this place again. Free or not.

I've been going to this place for years and it definitely is a neighborhood staple that is quite nice for a local Thai spot. In my opinion, it is the perfect place to meet up with a small group or for a one-on-one meal. In terms of service, they have always brought the food orders out quickly within minutes after I've placed my order. It's nice to sit on the sidewalk and have a meal when it's not congested and it's also nice to sit inside even though it is super dark inside. They have tons to select from on their menu, which includes seafood and more and they also have quite a few drink options. Their food is tasty and seasoned pretty well and the service is on point. I love coming here with family too!

Typical Thai spot for the area. Basic lunch specials with the classic options. A little more expensive than others further into Cobble Hill or Carroll Gardens but that might be a location thing. Wait staff were attentive and quick. Decor was nice but a little too dark especially if it is sunny outside. A good option if you're in the area.

I've been to Lantern Thai twice -- once on the day I moved into the neighborhood, and again today, the night before I move out. Both times were equally underwhelming. I had vegetable dumplings for an appetizer. They were very clearly store bought and microwaved, and tasted awful. The veggies inside were so bland, it was like eating a dough-wrapped icicle. Definitely steer clear of these. For mains, I've tried both the pad thai and the pad see ew. The pad thai is fine, not bad, not particularly good. The pad see ew from today's dinner, however, was also disappointing. It tasted like pure oil, with a hint of salt, and maybe some noodles to be found under all of that. So unnecessarily heavy, and left a lot to be desired in terms of taste. Service is very quick, and apparently they have a loyal following for takeout. But if I had never moved to this part of Brooklyn, I never would have stopped in here for a meal...and I would have been totally okay with that.

Lateen has never failed me. Discovered this place about 4 years ago. It's my go to when I'm in the neighborhood or craving Thai. It's a very small cozy spot, with a warm vibe. Noise is never an issue and indoor and outdoor seating creates the perfect ambiance for either date night or a gala night out. A creature of habit, I usually have spring rolls for appetizers, pineapple fried rice with or without shrimp and if I'm in the mood for booz, I go with the lychee martini. The serving is quite huge and there's plenty to eat and take home. If budget friendly with quality eats motivates your choices, this will always be a good one. Customer service is always good and I have never had a bad experience. Snuk (enjoy)

I've heard about this restaurant for years, and finally stopped in for their lunch special. It was just okay, I'd return if I were in the neighborhood and wanted a lunch special. The service and presentation of the food just seemed very low effort. I had pad see ew noodles with shrimp and it was a 7, the shrimp dumplings were a 6. To drink I had the lychee juice. I was sat in a dark corner that seemed like it was for storage, besides me were chairs stacked halfway to the ceiling, assuming those were for outside.

Decent service and Thai food. I came for lunch and got the lunch set. The Pad Thai was good -- nothing out of the ordinary. The noodles seemed extra chewy, which I actually liked. The Thai Style Shumai was not so good. I wouldn't order them again.

They have a decently priced lunch special, especially given their location in posh Brooklyn Heights. The noodles are good (tried both the pad see ew and the pad thai) but the appetizers are not. The portions are huge though so you do still walk away feeling satisfied on balance. Service is quick and friendly. They seem to run a pretty efficient takeout and delivery operation as well.

The decor inside is so pretty !! And the waitstaff is so nice and respectful, they kept checking in and were wonderfully kind to me. The food was a YES super flavorful and the presentation somehow made the food yummier . I got the volcanic chicken and my company got the shrimp fried rice and a mojito. They actually set the chicken on fire !!! It was so cool and fun . Love this place and the food and the prices are pretty affordable meal was like under $50 for 2 ppl plus an alcohol drink

This is about my 7th time coming here through out the 20+ years of it being here. Their prices for the location are decent & most importantly the flavor of their dishes are delicious and their attentive service adds to the experience! We will keep coming here.

The food is amazing here , pretty much everything on the menu the pork chop dinner the beef and garlic , everything ive had so far was gooooood

Decent option if you're craving Thai food. We arrived as a party of two with a reservation for the afternoon and were seated immediately. Indoor and outdoor seating options were available. We chose to sit indoors. This spot was tidy and cozy. We ordered Thai Iced Tea, the Crispy Calamari as an appetizer, and the Chicken Green Curry and Chicken Kee Mao (Drunken Noodle) as entrees. Overall, the food was okay, but the curry was a bit watery than I am used to.

One of the best Thai restaurants in BK. Their basil chicken and crispy duck dishes are certified! The pork chop is pretty good too. Definitely recommend this Thai food.

I'm really disappointed in having to write this, as I've been a patron for 20 years. Note: I haven't dined here in over 5 years until this day...this experience happened on October 9, 2022. I was in Brooklyn for a quick second and decided to pick up some Thai. After receiving my food, came back to the car and opened the bag to start eating. That when I noticed two roaches at the bottom of the bag - both alive. I didn't even open the food to check for rodents, I just gave back the food and told them to look in the bag. I was immediately refunded. I will not be dining here again.

Wasn't a fan. Automatic gratuity on groups over FOUR? I've never heard such a low number before. The food wasn't great. Green curry was mild and the eggplant was unappetizing. The drunken noodle and pad thai was okay, but was only really edible after adding tons of sauce that they put on the table. The sauces were the best part, lots of variety of flavors and spice. Unfortunately without the sauces the food is just bland. I've had much better Thai food in Brooklyn at Sea, or Joya, or Sweet Basil. Service was also very rushed- some of our group had accents and the waiters seemed too impatient to try to understand, although we were all considerate of their own. I'm all for small places but everything seemed cramped and uncomfortable. Not worth it for mid food. Won't be visiting again.

Food was AWESOME!!!!!! You need to go for sure!! I will go back next time i am in NYC!

- great $12 lunch special - spring rolls were cool - shrimp and chicken dumplings were cool - bar is extensive - lunch hour was packed - I didn't like the massaman at first, but it tasted better with the spicy fish oil - basil fried rice was cool - shrimp was alright - food took a hot second to come out

I always see so many people eating here so of course I had to give it a shot. I got my usual gage of Thai food (American Thai) by the Kee Mao. This version was a tiny bit spicy (a hint perhaps?) and mostly very sweet. I don't know why American Thai places always load up their dishes with sugar but hey, I guess it's the American way. It looks like eating in/outdoors is the way to go. I think perhaps the experience would be heightened by this since so many customers choose to do it. I'm more of a takeaway person in the '20s so I'll stick to my usual Thai spots.

I had a meetup with some friends at lantern before a Halloween concert. I chose this establishment because I visited this Thai restaurant a few times before the pandemic, but things have changed. We had to wait a long time to place our appetizers and drinks. It was so bad that my male friend had to speak with the bartender about our concerns. This was only after we saw other customers being seated and receiving their food that came in after us. FYI: the Thai sunrise cocktail was terrible. I am so disappointed in the service. The staffer came after we paid the bill to ask about A tip. Here is excellent information- provide better service.

Do not go if you are vegan. They don't know how to customise dishes for vegans and the two dishes that we got customised we bland and tasteless. Had to send the kee Mao back cause it tasted like eating plain boiled rice noodles. They got it back with just extra salt pepper and chillies on top. The two dishes we ordered also had barely any tofu or veggies. Sad how tasteless the food was but the waiters were helpful and seemed apologetic.

I've been going to Lantern for over 10 years, and the food is not always consistent, but the lunch special is totally worth it. I remember when the lunch special was an even 10 bucks, but it's gotten a little more expensive. The staff has always been friendly and attentive. It's not a joint I would recommend to go out of your way to get to, but if you're in the area for like jury duty, this may be a good place to get a Thai fix!

Service was very nice I had curry puff , fried Tufu , beef on stick and vegetable dumpling yummy and their signature tea with cream taste like a bubble tea.

A group of friends and I came here and we really enjoyed the food! The interior is lovely - Spacious, with pretty pink blossoms and round paper balls on the ceiling. There is a brick wall, light bulbs, lanterns, candles on the table and bar area in the front. Very chilled, relaxed atmosphere. The menu is quite large and I went for something basic and lower cost: Montague's Fried Rice, which was $14. However, thanks to my friends I was also able to sample the curry puff, coconut fried shrimp and crispy basil duck. Out of all of them, my favorite was the crispy basil duck. Montague's Fried Rice consisted of brown rice (which I prefer over white rice), with eggs, onions, scallion, tomato and Chinese broccoli. I chose shrimp as my meat. The fried rice was so incredibly flavorful and packed with all fresh ingredients. The shrimp was large in size and very juicy and yummy! The crispy basil duck was made with basil sauce, along with onion, bell peppers, and chili. It is labeled as spicy, but I didn't think there was too much heat. The duck was perfectly and delightfully crispy. The sauce had a strong basil flavor and was soo good! Coconut fried shrimp was just the right amount of crunchy and the coconut complimented it well. The curry puff had a melt in your mouth, slightly crumbly outer shell and the chicken, potatoes, and onion inside was well seasoned and tender. For dessert, my friend ordered the green tea cheesecake, which was decent. It was smooth and creamy with delicate notes of green tea mixed with cream cheese. Service was great throughout and I would come back to try one of the Chef's Selections entree which is between $17-$29, such as the Nightingale Nest, Garlic Duck or one of the whole fish options. There is also a dessert of coconut ice cream with red bean and tons of other sweet toppings that I need to try!

Wandered into this restaurant looking for a last minute dinner spot on a Friday night. Airy setup with lots of seating at the bar still available. Known for their lunch specials, the dinner options are more expensive. Nonetheless, interesting options to choose from. Opted for the Salmon Mango ($24) and a glass of white wine ($8). Wine comes first; a generous pour which paired well with my fish. Salmon is served as a large grilled filet, placed alongside a "spicy mango salad". The spice doesn't come through as much as I would have hoped, but it didn't overpower either (which would have been worse). Overall a filling dish... Service is quick, as the bartender took our orders despite being busy making all the drinks. Solid after-work option in the area.

Great food, service, and even GREATER price. $13 special for an appetizer and entree. Don't come here expecting 3 Michelin star service for $13 and then leave a bad review. Good quality hidden gem in NYC.

You cannot beat the food, service, atmosphere, drinks and prices in this very ritzy part of Brooklyn!

The food was okay. I would come back. However, I had better. The location is cute but too dark. They have a rugged look in here. I like the lanterns they use as lights but they need to use brighter lights for the day time. They have a cool $11 lunch menu and the food size is good. They were not cheap with food. The service was pleasant and they served our food quickly so thats great especially when on lunch break! The bathroom needs a makeover!

Lantern is one of my neighborhood go-to spots for delivery and takeout. Food is consistently good; it's exactly what you hope for when ordering the Thai classics. Lunch specials here are great: $12 for an appetizer + main dish with very generous portions. Some of my favorite dishes are Pad See Ew, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Massaman Curry. Their food always hits the spot and provides the comfort desired from a delicious Thai dish. While I generally do more takeout/delivery from here, I've really enjoyed the times when I've dined in. There are cute tables out front for outdoor seating. Indoor offers a unique atmosphere and a calming contemporary vibe, great for a casual date or an outing with a group. Service is always attentive and friendly. Overall, one of my favorite local spots in Brooklyn Heights.

Just a quick review while I'm still here! Service: Was excellent! They were very attentive. The food came out very quickly, and they made sure empty plates were taken from the table. Food: Delicious, I ordered the Yellow Noodle with beef; and the angel hair pasta was seasoned to perfection! Ambience: Very peaceful place, with soft diverse music. The lights are dimmed, and the atmosphere is very "comfy/warm". A PLUS: They have space heaters throughout the restaurant. The price: very affordable, authentic taste. Overall: I would definitely be coming back!!!!!

Lantern is a lovely Thai restaurant along Montague Street. I love coming here and eating al fresco on balmy summer nights (can't wait to do that again!) In the meantime, their delivery service has been great. I would recommend their veggie pad see ew ($12), or veggie kee mao ($12) if you want something spicier. Their flat rice noodles are wok-charred enough to have a pleasant smoky taste that a lot of Thai restaurants seem to miss. Don't forget to order the papaya salad ($7) or shrimp and mango salad ($9) which hit all the sour-sweet-spicy flavors well.

Excellent and very authentic Thai place in Brooklyn Heights. It is very spacious with a hip interior and an outdoor seating area too. Our main entrees were the Rama Chicken and Basil Duck. The Rama Chicken comes with a delicious peanut sauce atop a bed of spinach. The Basil dish was not too spicy but still full of flavor. Both of the meats in our entrees were very moist and juicy. I was also surprised by how large the portions they brought us were. Best of all - this place is only steps from the Brooklyn Promenade. After enjoying a nice meal here, walk over to the waterfront for amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline.

I was in the Brooklyn area, after having bad experiences at 2 other restaurant prior my girlfriend and I decided to check out this spot. We were starving and wanted some familiar food, Thai is always a go to. Although it was a Saturday, there was no wait time and we were seated immediately. I love the aesthetic of this spot, nice brick walls and beautiful decor. My girlfriend is vegetarian and had plenty of options on the menu. We both decided on the pad see ew, I had chicken and she had vegetable. We also ordered spring rolls and calamari as appetizers. Spring rolls were ok, you can't really mess a spring roll up. The calamari was AMAZING ! It was fried to perfection and had the perfect layer of crisp on it. So, Pad See Ew is my go to meal when I eat Thai food, unfortunately my noodles were very dry. It lacked flavor and looked as though they didn't have enough sauce for both meals. My girlfriend wasn't too delighted with hers meal and she wished she ordered something else. Overall, it's a good spot for appetizers and drinks but that's about it.

Lantern, as suggested by its name, is dimly lit by a slew of adorable lanterns. The restaurant is quaint, inviting, and cozy. I ordered the drunken noodles, Kee Mao, with shrimp. Needless to say the food was out of this world phenomenal. I had the Krambi watermelon martini. The Kee Mao had a slight spice to it with tomatoes and chili. It was so good. It was hot off the wok and delightful. The only reason I did not give this spot 5 stars is the communal dinning table. The perimeter of the dining area is lined with some tables and bench seating. For out party of three we were sat right in the center beside another group. It's not the worst thing in the world sitting with strangers but I just wasn't in the mood for it and didn't like it much. I was catching up with friends and felt like I had to be more mindful of my volume because I was sitting with other people. Aside from that, this place is a dream and I'd recommend it. After we left the car parked and was able to stroll down a few blocks for some views.

Lantern is my go to Thai spot when in Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO. The food is great, servers are very attentive, and the ambience is nice and relaxing to really enjoy your meal! My friend and I split the spring rolls, the plum sauce they come with is really tasty! I ordered the Vegetable Pad Thai, I love the presentation with the egg! The serving size is large, enough to split with someone or take home for a left over meal! My friend ordered the tofu pad see ew, she enjoyed her meal as well. We also enjoyed two Thai Iced Teas with our meal. The Thai Iced Tea looked pretty, and tasted even better, the best part is it was not too sweet! I always enjoy eating at Lantern!

Ewww, automatic gratuity for party of four. Where is the service if you are demanding tip? Honestly our divo waiter had no patience to finish taking our order and just snap turn away when my friend needed one more second to get his drinks order in. Yuck!

I get their lunch special a lot here and came here a few times for dinner. Their portion size is great! And so is their lunch special. Their pad thai and kee mao are a great favorite among many of my friends. I tried their crispy calamari and it was tasty, definitely getting again.

This is my go-to spot for Thai in BK Heights! Like most thai places, they do a lunch special that includes an appetizer with a main entree. I normally get drunken noodle with chicken and the spring rolls and it's always great. Service is very friendly as well. Inside is a very nice and quiet ambiance. They also have a full bar if you want to have a drink with your meal. Don't miss this place if you're craving thai in the heights!

Excellent and very authentic Thai place in Brooklyn Heights. It is very spacious with a hip interior and an outdoor seating area too. Our main entrees were the Rama Chicken and Basil Duck. The Rama Chicken comes with a delicious peanut sauce atop a bed of spinach. The Basil dish was not too spicy but still full of flavor. Both of the meats in our entrees were very moist and juicy. I was also surprised by how large the portions they brought us were. Best of all - this place is only steps from the Brooklyn Promenade. After enjoying a nice meal here, walk over to the waterfront for amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline.

This is one of my favorite restaurants. It's on such a cute block with flat storefront & a block away from the water/bridge. Real cute for a low-key date night. The staff is always polite & they serve you as a group. So you can stop any staff member and they'll help you. They're all very attentive and they check in often without being annoying. They also have lunch specials-- you can get an app & entree for $12 & The food is Good! Plus if you want to try things on the menu-- that's really the best time to do it. At this point let me just make a list of all my favs/recommendations: Chai Iced Tea- I literally stop by the restaurant specifically for this tea. It's so good! I love it. Make sure you order this-- if nothing else lol $3 Chicken & Shrimp Fritters - Always bomb! It's shredded chicken and shrimp fried in a little ball with a sweet/tangy sauce. It's really good. Spring Rolls- the sauce is soo good! Thai Fried Rice in a Pineapple-- this was real cute for my stories when I first started coming here & it taste good! Thai Fried Rice w| Chicken & Shrimp -- my Go to. Can't go wrong here Spicy Pad Thai is good & will def clear you up if you have a cold or something lol Fried Ice Cream & lava cake are dessert fav. I think you guys get the point now lol just go grab a table :)

Very nice Thai food the drunken noodle was my favorite they even gave me spices for my drunken noodle and the fried calamari was insane loved the green curry too

Who lives in a pineapple under the C? (Well actually the 2 and 3 trains are closer) haha You know what I love about Thai places. Thai ice tea. I know. That's probably as bad as saying people loving the crab Rangoon at Chinese places. But Thai iced tea is so good and they do a great job here. Anyway as you can tell from the photos be good here is beautifully presented. As is the overall design of the restaurant. We came for the fried rice in the pineapple but actually the pad Thai took the cake. It was so well balanced and ask for the hot sauce and they will bring you a selection of 4 sauces. You will want this to give the meal a good kick. The fried rice is good but I would definitely go for the pad Thai again. Which is probably a top 3 I have had in BK

Eaten here twice in the last few weeks, and it's really solid. Got the lunch special both times, the drunken noodles are great and it comes with an appetizer. I really like that you can pick from several different options for the appetizer and the entree for the lunch special. Wife liked her green curry. Reasonably priced and great tasting Thai, wish we had more places like this in Brooklyn Heights.

I ordered take out---the food was good. I'd definitely return. The food was prepared very quickly despite it being right after work hours. I ordered the pad Thai with chicken ($12) and green curry with chicken ($12). The price compared to other Thai restaurants in manhattan is fair. The servings are decent and left me happy and full.

My daughter and a few friends went here for her 17th birthday. The place is ok, and the food was good. What is 100 percent unexcusable is that they double dipped her for a tip. They were a party of 4 and Lantern found it necessary to add a 18% gratuity to the bill without letting them know. Once she got the bill, she then gave them an additional 20% tip not knowing 18% was added (the server did not say a word about the very generous tip). Looking at the receipt the next day we found out what they did called them and demanded the extra 20% back. They did refund the money they ripped my daughter off. For a neighborhood place this is disgusting to surcharge 18% for a party of 4 is unheard of, not to mention she left 20%. They should have said that a tip was already part of the bill. I will never step foot in Lantern again and will make it my business to share my daughters experience was everyone.

The appetizers are the crowning jewel for this place by far. The food is fresh and the portions are plenty full.