Lantern Thai never misses. We came here for dinner and every single dish hit the spot. I had the Tamarind Fried Snapper, hands down one of the best fish dishes I've had in Brooklyn. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the tamarind sauce was that perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. It was plated beautifully too, knife and all -- felt like a whole event. My friend Will went for the Beef Fried Rice and the BBQ Chicken with Sticky Rice -- both flavorful and comforting. The fried rice had that wok char that makes you keep going back for "just one more bite," and the chicken was juicy, paired perfectly with the sticky rice. James had a curry dish (I think green curry?) that was rich, aromatic, and loaded with veggies and shrimp. Creamy, spicy, and completely satisfying. The portions are generous, the flavors are authentic, and the vibe inside the restaurant makes you want to linger. Easily one of the best Thai spots in Brooklyn, and definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

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10/10. Could bust a n*t eating food here. Lowkey best thai food i've had in a hot minute. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Lantern - Red snapper - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

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) read more

Lantern - Crispy Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

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Came here on a weekday night and got seated immediately. The chicken basil dish was a bit salty, but great flavor. Quick service and great ambiance. read more

The food is amazing especially the pad Thai. The people are so nice and the service is amazing read more

Lantern - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here twice; the food is average, but the second visit was disappointing. The waiter hurried to take my cash, even though I had already given more than a 15% tip. - he should have given me the change, but he just rushed to grab the money and assumed that I did not need change back read more

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. read more

Lantern - Pad Thai with tofu - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was disappointed. The chicken pieces tasted old. Very greasy food. However, wonderful attentive staff read more

I took my daughter here about 2 weeks ago. I've been taking her here since she's 5 years old and she's 21 now...There's a lot of new staff and our waitress was not nice at all she had an attitude the whole time spoke to us very rough. This was my daughter's favorite place as she loves the lantern noodle. Let's just say we will never go back there. I don't suggest this place to anyone. Go to Lemongrass in court street the staff is way more friendly!! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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 read more

Lantern - Volcanic Chicken - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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. read more

Lantern - Chipped plates. Just terrible. - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

- 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 read more

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. read more

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 read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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!!!!! read more

Lantern - Yellow Noodle with Beef - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

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

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. read more

Lantern - Crispy Spring Roll - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Lantern - Thai Near Me - Brooklyn, New York