Lantern

Nik B.

Rude Waiter. Stopped by to grab a bite. Sat outside the service was terrible. Appetizers was lukewarm. Our entree’s was cold. Ordered eggplant basil with beef. Beef was like rubber. I sent mine back to ask for hot food. My sister didn’t send hers back. We sat there and ate a few bites, Paid the bill. I did not leave a 18% tip because service was bad and food was terrible. I had one small glass of water they never came back to refill my water. I leFt a $5 tip which they were lucky to get that. As I was leaving the little rude waiter shouts out oh you’re supposed to leave 18% tip. First off tip isn’t mandatory. We sat there and eat bad quality food that had good flavor but horrible temperature and texture and didn’t complain. We paid our bill that was over $100. So I told him that he is disrespectful and that I’ve been coming here for years and I will not be returning. He says don’t come back. I left but I thought about how bad the food was and how bad this guy’s sassy lil attitude stinks so I decided to go speak with the manager. Oh I left out the fact that he was not our waiter. But he thinks he deserves a 18% tip. Ok so as we are waiting to speak to the manager the person who actually took our order. The rude waiter comes over and says you need to move because I need to get by. So I bit my tongue and didn’t budge. Spoke with the manager he apologized and said they were short staff and he will talk to the waiter. The attitude the waiter had was basically like please tell the manager. I know he is right because I’ve been coming to lantern for at least 10 years and every time I come he is there fluttering around the place like a chicken without a head. He is probably family or just one of the most dedicated worker they have. So he thinks he can be rude and nasty to people with no repercussions. I know the manager said he hopes that I come back. But nope won’t be returning. I also will be telling all of my family and friends who also frequent this spot not to return. I wasn’t going to leave a review. But I woke up this morning with a tummy ache. I’m very upset. I knew we should have gone to the SEA in Williamsburg instead.

Vanessa S.

Cute restaurant, one of the best Pad See Ew I’ve ever had!! No reservation needed, I enjoyed that.

I S

Food is good. Lunch specials are good.

P M

Nice ambiance. You do get the Thai flavor ("non Americanized"), although the salad didn't taste fresh. The spicy basil fried rice was delicious.