Paper Lantern

Hidden gem in Chinatown. Nice place to chill and enjoy some great cocktails. The skewers were great but the salmon spring roll could have used some more seasoning. Looking forward to going back to try some other things on the menu. Service was great!

This is neat hidden location in the middle of Chinatown. The atmosphere and decorations in the restaurant are really cool. The food tastes great but the portion sizes given its price are not ideal. The cocktails are quite refreshing and they have a good variety of drinks.

Amazing Cocktails - Great ambiance & service This place was really fun There’s a very unassuming speak easy doorway to enter and then an exceptionally fun ambiance inside. We had lots of small plates including salmon spring rolls, wings, pork belly banh mi, pineapple stir fry, crispy crepes, dried squid and satay chicken vermicelli. They were all really good and perfect for Vietnamese food lovers. I would highly recommend the spring rolls, banh mi and crispy crepes. These were unique items and were so tasty. The dried squid was a little fishy but authentically Asian - I would stay away from this if you are maybe not used to this kind of dish. The cocktails were on a different level. There’s a huge menu and everything looks amazing. Most cocktails are tiki style and served in fancy glasses. There were plenty of food items on this menu that I wanted to try and I will need to return multiple times to work my way through the huge selection of drinks on the menu. Our server, Tatiana, was very nice and spent a lot of her time at the table giving recommendations and chatting. We really enjoyed the experience here and will absolutely go back. 100% would recommend.

Paper Lantern is a class act of a cocktail bar. The service is really great; friendly and informative, but also fun and cheerful. I’d say the chemistry between the staff and the patrons is really good; the whole place has a happy feeling. The cocktail list is extensive and features riffs on classics as well as unique items and staple options as well. The food menu is great and reminds me of being back in Vietnam a few years ago. I haven’t had bún xào for a very long time! I will definitely come back.

This place is awesome!! Hidden gem in China town that you definitely need to check out. The cocktails are amazing but I think the food is even better!

Great hidden gem of a place. You come here mainly for the drinks and the atmosphere BUT the food is definitely worth getting as well. Homestyle Viet food definitely doesn't need to cost that much but I feel for everything included atmosphere, staff, etc.. it's worthwhile. The portions are by no means super filling or of very hungry folks but it does hit the spot pretty well. Would recommend the banh xeo comes with two crepes. Food is not oily nor overly salty. Flavoured just right and presented in a simple yet traditional sense without the frills. There is an extensive drink list that also includes non alcoholic drinks in house mixed and made - ginger beer is recommended. Food ranges from $5-15, which is decent for having family members of the owners work in the back to serve you their homestyle.

A cool, hidden place to visit. We ordered some drinks and loved the Saturn cocktail the best. Everything we ate was very tasty, small plates. I would have liked bigger portions, as the price was a bit higher in comparison to the amount of food provided. We ordered the beef carpaccio, bánh xèo, pork and pineapple stir fry, cured pork belly, smoked pork belly skewers, and pork spring rolls. My favourite was the carpaccio and skewers, but everything was really great. The service is grand. Your table is tended to by anyone working, which feels homey and social. They won't let you go without regular water refills, which I love at any place with strong cocktails. They will happily tell you the origins of the bar and the lovely people running it, which makes the experience even more singular.

Love the decor and ambiance of this spot, and the food is great too. Tip; order what the kitchen is having - always some good, authentic eats

Went there on a Saturday at about 705pm without reservations. The place is small so it was pretty full and was told at the door that we would have to leave by 745pm. My friend was really excited about the place so we decided to give it a shot. We ordered a bunch of apps and drinks. The price point was decent especially for the drinks. there was 3 of us and the total came to about $140. The flavour for the food wasn't quite there but we enjoyed the drinks and they were strong. My friend really liked the noodle soup dish she got from what the kitchen was having. The did end up accommodating us and let us stay longer. The place has a nice vibe. Its a place to try atleast once.

Shoutout to IG: nevaa_full for suggesting this place. Heard a lot about this place and finally decided to try it. The service was great. We got crepes, papaya salad and “what’s kitchen having”. The last item we got was a delicious and flavourful soup with perfect spicy ness. We also got cocktails which were good if that’s your thing. My only issue was the seating was very congested and the tables were small. Makes sense given the location but would have liked a better seating arrangement.