Reviews Red Lantern Restaurant & Private Dining Room

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Suzanne H
+5
If you are after a fantastic dining experience you won’t be disappointed. I am a harsh critic with exceptionally high standards but couldn’t fault the service, food or anything about this restaurant. Don’t miss this place if you live in or visit Sydney.
2 months ago
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Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez
+4
A pleasant dining experience. The food was a nice twist on the homely Vietnamese whilst not getting too elaborate.
3 months ago
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Marianna Tuccia
+4
One of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. The service is impeccable, the food never disappoints and I absolutely adore the olde worlde vibes of the restaurant. I never tire of this place! #redlantern
7 months ago
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Prashant Garg
+5
Excellent high quality food. We mainly ordered vegetarian and it was delicious. Highly recommend this place for good Asian cuisine.
11 months ago
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Arnaud Michelin
+5
We were lucky to find a table on a Friday night. We walked in and we were nicely greeted by our waitress.
We asked her recommendations and we ordered what she suggested.
She was bang on right! The chicken will be my highlight of the night. It was simply delicious. Crispy skin. Amazing!
I like the atmosphere.
Sep 14, 2019
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Food Baaraati
+4
This Asian restaurant office a great variety in their food they specialise in Vietnam is food they have some amazing noodles and I really special some tunes and a big big menu for you
Aug 10, 2019
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Jay Hollander
+5
We have always loved their cocktails. My favourite is the Hanoi Negroni. This time we matched it with some tasty rice paper rolls with tiger prawn filling. For mains, we had the hot pot and spatchcock, both of which were very good ( the spatchcock in particular was awesome, tender and juicy with just the right amount of smokiness). And we finished with a dessert of banana fritters. Yumm! Looking forward already to our next visit!
Jul 23, 2019
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Mukie
+4
Had the smoked spatchcock, Aunty 5 rice cakes, rice paper rolls, pork belly, veg hot pot, and fried rice which were all very tasty. I would have enjoyed more herbs and spices in the dishes - perhaps I was expecting more Vietnamese mint and coriander flavours. Staff were very attentive and friendly and we had a good dining experience.
Jan 12, 2019
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Mama17714
+4
The service was spot on. Attentive but not overbearing. Our drinks were always refilled. I don’t even remember asking for a refill once.
The food was good. It was subtle but tasty not as oily as you the run of the mill Vietnamese places I go to.
I do wish they had the Vietnamese staple - Pho. It would be good the taste how they would handle something like that
We ordered the Aunty 5 entree which was very good, the chicken which was amazing, the pork belly which was ordinary (the weakest dish of the night), the mushroom hot pot which was great and the fish of the day which was flounder (it was good to begin with but it grew on you as you continued eating it). We tried the trio dessert and ordered an extra banana fritter. The banana fritter and the flan were very good, the sticky rice was just ok.
Sep 02, 2018
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Rachel Lamy
+5
Fantastic food. Fantastic service. F***** awesome dessert.
The flavors in the dishes are all super unique and the staff is incredibly accommodating and polite.
Jun 10, 2018
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Kalumi
+4.5
We tried this restaurant because my husband is an ardent follower of Luke Ngyuen’s cookery programs. I am not a fan of Vietnamese cuisine entirely due to the pungent smell of broth in almost every Vietnamese restaurant. However, this place did not produce the odour like the other places. Overall satisfaction is fabulous and I can’t wait to go back.

Entre - we tried the entrées Goi Mit - Warm Jackfruit salad unique and delicious. Muc Ran Muoi – Chilli salted squid in a rice paper roll – again another lovely dish. I would definitely like to have them again.

Mains – Ca Chien Xot Nuoc Dua – Panfried fish fillets in a gravy/curry – Absolutely show stopping brilliant. We wish they were a bit more generous with the gravy/curry. It was to die for and this dish has lured me back to the restaurant in the imminent future.

Desserts - I lover the black sticky rice whilst hubby enjoyed the cream caramel.

The interior was of vintage grandeur and on the Friday night it was very loud. The ambiance was brilliant but the noise due to large office crowds to small gatherings talking over each other’s voices was one of the negatives.

Overall definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Mar 23, 2018
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Richard
+5
It never goes wrong when you closed your eyes and point on any dish on the menu to order. The complexity of flavours in each dish is amazing, very well balanced. Delightful!
Mar 02, 2018
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Spooning Australia
+5
Red Lantern is a Luke Nguyen/ Mark Jensen marvel. It never fails to impress and is always consistent in quality. It’s a superbly ran tried and tested restaurant and the success boils down to the best of everything when you visit. From service, to food, to presentation, to decor, cocktails and even music. One of my all time favourite places to feast. 
Full review and lots of pics is now up on Spooning Australia.
Oct 06, 2017
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Atomic Maton
+5
Travelled all the way down from Brisbane to enjoy this restaurant. We were completely satisfied with the freshness and uniqueness in taste. The grilled prawn salad, the beef salad, and vegetarian spring rolls were divine. But the standout was the fried rice cakes.
Possibly the only negative was the lighting - it could be slightly brighter to display the vibrant colours of the dishes.
Sep 27, 2017
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Forfoodssake
+4
Alex: If you haven’t yet heard of Red Lantern, for starters I’d be quite concerned and questions would most definitely be asked. Headed by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, the Vietnamese restaurant has been a consistent power player in the Sydney food scene for the better part of 6 years.
Oct 01, 2017
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Harry Zhanga
+4.5
Lovely experience, although cramped!
Food was incredible with such a diverse cast of options. Quality taste and quality presentation. Genuinely enjoyed it with my friends
Sep 02, 2017
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Okuralovee
+3.5
A lot of people recommended me to try this place so I went there with my friends for dinner. The atmosphere was quite nice and the food was tasty as we expected. But am I the only one who feel they are not THAT awesome?! I don't mind going back again if I am around the area but it's not like I'd love to eat their food again. It's pretty cool place to hang out for a drink lover though.
Aug 23, 2017
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Lia Eats
+4
We came here with a couple of friends who had a hankering for Crispy Pork Belly, and saw photos of instagram of this place and decided we needed to eat here. I'm not the biggest fan of Vietnamese food, which this restaurant is definitely serving, but I do like the taste occasionally. As far as authenticity goes, I can't say. This place certainly isn't run by Vietnamese people, and the food doesn't feel super authentic like the food you'd find in a small shop that sells you Pho in a giant bowl for $10.

The place was very cosy and dimly lit, with booths and tables for seating options. The waiters were very friendly, and always made sure our glasses were topped off.

We decided to order three mains and a share serving of Banh Xeo, a thin crepe like dish filled with bean sprouts, prawn and pork belly. We got the Duck, the Pork Belly, and the Beef cubes, and all the food was delicious and well cooked. The pork belly was definitely a stand out, very tender and the fatty parts just melted in your mouth.

Overall a very nice restaurant, but a tad expensive. Each main costs over $40, and you'll definitely need one whole dish to yourself and an entree to feel full. The bill can be very costly at the end, so value wise it's certainly not the best. Will be back for an occasion like a birthday or so, but not on a regular basis.
Apr 25, 2017
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Jackson Monts
+4
Solid feed! Modernised vietnamese food with traditional flavours. The dishes were quite small and pricy, but it's topnotch! The cocktails were strong and tasty.
Feb 13, 2017
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Thomia
+5
The ultimate dining experience! Food was absolutely on point, my favourite was the tea smoked duck. Followed close by the beef. The cocktails were mind blowing and our wait staff were the best I have ever come across. U will be licking your plates clean! Literally!
Jan 29, 2017
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Michele Walton
+4
Char grilled turmeric chicken with white cabbage, fried shallots, peanuts, Vietnamese herbs and sweet fish sauce. Goi Mit, Cay va Du Du (G)(V). Salad of young jackfruit, green papaya, cherry tomato and Vietnamese herbs $18. Wine by the glass starts at $10 for a small pour. One thought on “Luke Ngyuen’s Red Lanterne, Riley Street, Surry Hills”
Feb 03, 2017
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Eatventures
+4
I've been wanting to visit red lantern for a while after attending one of Mark Jensen's cooking classes and being an avid Luke Nguyen's greater Mekong fan.
The restaurant holds a familiar atmosphere, almost like you're at your mums house for a feast. The staff are incredibly friendly and fun, they're great to make suggestions for the menu.
We had a set menu which was very filling and full of flavour. Each dish was wonderfully flavoured and very generous. The salt and white pepper squid and the wagyu pepper beef were my personal favorites, both cooked to perfection and moreish.
We chose a number of desserts but the banana fritters with sago were a table wide favourite all round. Finishing off the evening with a Vietnamese coffee was the icing to the evening. It's also a little star struck to see Mark Jensen work in the kitchen and occasionally come out.
Definitely want to try out their lunch menu!
Nov 24, 2016
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Sharonb1966
+5
We loved everything about our dining experience . We enjoyed the tasting menu with matching wines. All our dishes were delicious , beautifully presented and well balanced. The staff were excellent helpful and friendly. . The preselected wines complimented the dishes perfectly.
A most memorable evening .
Nov 02, 2016
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Mary Leech
+3.5
Great service in a nice setting. I'm a big Luke Nguyen fan and I've always wanted to try Red Lantern, so coming here for my birthday was a big deal for me. 

We went for the tasting menu to try as many things as possible. The flavours were great, but for the price we paid, I was expecting a little more. 

Overall, it was a great experience.
Oct 18, 2016
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Wannabe Foodie
+4
The food was good and the service great. The fried squid came with a delicious lemon dipping sauce. The duck was a bit too sweet for my taste. The beef stir fry was delicious. The flavour exactly how I wanted it.
Oct 07, 2016
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Giovanni Romano
+4.5
went there once. pretty lovely dishes i'd say. good service, good dining experience. Food was reasonably priced for what it is. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. The cocktails were amazing!
Jul 21, 2016
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Allan Hyde
+4.5
We had one of the best meals of our life here. The food was incredibly tasty and very different to anything we had experienced before.

Unfortunately it is at a price point, where you cannot visit too frequently - 2 people  dining will cost you about $150 which is too much but the food is truly excellent.

We are looking forward to our next visit.
Jun 22, 2016
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Eatwithmyfoodsafari
+4.5
A visit to Red Lantern is special but don't restrict yourself to only dining here on special occasions.

The food is simply divine and the service impeccable, offering warm and genuine hospitality.

Our group of four went with a tasting menu to experience a variety of dishes; it saved us from having to choose from a menu with so many interesting and delectable sounding dishes. There was dish after dish of delicious morsels, delivering an abundant banquet dinner.
Jun 17, 2016
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Mark Roberts
+4.5
Never been one to care what a restaurant looks like on the outside, to me it's what's on the inside that counts. While other restaurants are flashier, more chic or on trend, Red Lantern is a Tardis, a time machine that whisks you away to the era of French Vietnam, of colonialism, where food was fresh and real, rather than being morsels that are the product of the latest gadget.

There were no distractions as crowds walked past, as there were no crowds. Instead I got to concentrate on the company I was in and the good food we enjoyed. Sure you can get cheaper in the west, but I wasn't in the west, I felt like I was in another country.

Service was attentive but not intrusive, advice offered on request accurate and not motivated by profit. Timing was perfect, and prices were not flamboyant, in a city that prides itself on the high cost of living and real estate in general.

Executive Summary for the time poor:
Enjoy Vietnam without leaving Sydney, authentic, unpretentious, not the cheapest but not the dearest. For the experience, great value.
May 31, 2016
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Larry Moore
+5
Wow Well Luke was not there but what a experience every dish was an explosion it your mouth, The staff was amazing an so like a family place to eat I watch the SBS shows all the time an now the whole experience has been wonderful, Highly recommend this beautiful place to eat an enjoy all the delicious food.

Thank you once again

Larry
May 29, 2016
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Michele Walton
+4
Char grilled turmeric chicken with white cabbage, fried shallots, peanuts, Vietnamese herbs and sweet fish sauce. Goi Mit, Cay va Du Du (G)(V). Salad of young jackfruit, green papaya, cherry tomato and Vietnamese herbs $18. Wine by the glass starts at $10 for a small pour. Leave a Reply Cancel reply
Apr 09, 2016
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Dave Sheppard
+5
Firstly I would like to pass on my sincere gratitude for the fantastic experience we had at your restaurant. I noted I was having dinner for my anniversary when booking a table. The first thing upon arriving was being greeted with a happy anniversary from the first staff member.  We where then given a complimentary glass of champagne which was divine. The whole experience was warm and friendly with the food being fresh and delicious. I can not thankyou enough for creating a wonderful memory for us. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fine dinning experience with a warm friendly atmosphere.

Mar 25, 2016
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Mark Micallef
+5
My wife and I dined at Red Lantern again tonight and yet again the food and service were second to none. A big thank you to our waiter AJ who was just awesome and made our night extra special and another big thank you to the BOSS who served us our Wagu Beef. 
Looking forward to dining at your restaurant again soon . 
Mark and Julianne Micallef
Mar 18, 2016
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Ashwina Pratap
+4
We booked dinner at Red Lantern for a special occasion - it was for a birthday. We ABSOLUTELY LOVED dining there. The food was great and we enjoyed every bite of the tasty morsels. And we were HIGHLY impressed by the cocktails - these were balanced well and delicious. The staff were very attentive and amazing.
Mar 14, 2016
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Meg Clarke
+5
Fabulous Experience. I was lucky to celebrate my birthday with a friend at Red Lantern. Red Lantern had been on my 'to experience' list for some time. It surpassed my high expectations!
The food delicious - special note, the Banh Bot Chien entree was absolutely amazing!!
Cocktails - delicious!
The service - friendly, informative and attentive, and welcoming. We had a truly fabulous waiter.
The atmosphere - smart but relaxed. People all enjoying fabulous food with good company.
Thank you to the Red Lantern team for making my birthday night so memorable. I will be back to share with others.
Mar 14, 2016
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Andrew Reeves
+5
Organised a birthday party there last weekend. Very accommodating on the booking and helping with organise a table for what was a large group. Service was excellent and prompt, we went with the set menu which had tonnes of food, nothing left behind as it was a great variety of dishes. Atmosphere was lively but we could hear each other speak so all in all a great night, would absolutely recommend it. Luckily there are some hills around to walk it all off afterwards.
Mar 10, 2016
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Jun Shen
+5
When you consider a fine dine in Sydney, esp for special event or guest, and if you can afford it comfortably, you would think of Testuya, Quay, who are among the best in the world. But they are too formal, you can not bring kids. And they have beautiful views that you will forget you are having food there.That is why we came to Red Lantern much more times than those top end restaurants. You get excellent food and an informal and relaxed environment. You get excellent staff who smiles sincerely. You walk into this city corner, no matter how special the event is or how important your guests are to your business, everything is just like home. You focus on tasting the dishes, forget all those messy life during the day.Yes, it is Viet Nam style or broadly speaking, pan-asia style, but only after you try it, you won't believe you should never try Chinatown in Sydney.
Mar 09, 2016
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Joe R
+5
One of the best restaurants in Darlinghurst. The pork entree is amazing. Highly recommend. The waiters are highly skilled and recommended some great food. Try the pork belly
Mar 08, 2016
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Rebecca Robinson
+5
Red Lantern on Riley was the highlight of our trip to Sydney. The food was consistently amazing, with the chili salted squid (Muc Rang Muoi) so good that it disappeared almost instantly. The service was attentive and genuinely friendly. We felt warmly welcomed and at ease. I can honestly say that it was one of the best meals I have ever eaten and it made for a very special evening.
Feb 15, 2016
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ZomatoFun
+4.5
Vietnamese food at its finest. So much ingredients that works very well and gives that distinct Vietnamese taste. We had the $85 tasting plate and it was worth it. This is a tasting plate that had generous portions to the point that I can't breathe from eating too much and even took away leftovers. The only negative is the creme brûlée which was drowning in uber sweet sugar syrup and some dishes that was too salty but still edible. Worth a try!
Feb 14, 2016
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Amandacicchini
+5
Last night was my mothers 50th birthday and thanks to the amazing staff we had the most wonderful dining experience.
We were greeted with a complimentary bottle of champagne to celebrate the special occasion, which was just an added bonus to a fantastic evening. Every course was exceptionally prepared and all our dietary needs were accommodated for with absolute no fuss. We have dined at Red Lantern many times before and will most certainly return. All the best to Luke and his Red Lantern family.
Feb 02, 2016
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Marie Chandler
+5
The food was exquisite. The waiter was very friendly knowledgeable and lots of fun. We had a great time and I would certainly recommend.

Marie
Jan 21, 2016
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Accidental Foodie
+5
Amazing food. Servings are generous, presented beautifully and most importantly tastes incredible, so clean and fresh. Service is impeccable and prices are reasonable. My only advice- in a town where incredible fit outs and ambience is being achieved in restaurants. It's time to catch up.
Jan 20, 2016
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Karel Doyle
+5
I was celebrating my 50th b'day with family & friends. Thank you for a wonderful night. the food & the service was excellent. I would highly recommend Red Lantern. the food was fresh, full of flavour & plentiful. the service was excellent but relaxed which was perfect.  I WILL BE BACK.
Jan 19, 2016
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Teresa Thornton
+4.5
I had a great night with a few friends and was able to take advantage of my birthday voucher.  The food was what I have come to expect from Red Lantern so needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed what I ate and ate plenty of it.

The service was also what I have come to expect and I love the new restaurant on Riley Street.
Jan 19, 2016
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EpiCurious
+4.5
I tried my luck at a last minute booking for red lantern and as had been trying every visit to Sydney was more than happy when I got one! The food was incredible. I had the green papaya salad with scallops and chicken, rice cakes with pork and pork floss (the rice cakes were incredible) and the truce cooked duck. The dishes are made for sharing , and as I was dining alone they made smaller portions for me so I could try different things. The service was attentive but relaxed - and the best part - I bought s copy of the out of print recipe book I had been hunting for.
Jan 15, 2016
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LW
+5
We had planned our family holiday around eating here, and we weren't disappointed. Superb service, and amazing food. We had them lunchtime tasting menu, and walked away fully satisfied. Definite highlights were the papaya salad, clay pot chicken and the beef dish...although, all 6 dishes were really as good as each other. We would happily make Red Lantern on Riley a regular lunch/dinner spot every time we visit Sydney.
Jan 07, 2016
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Lady Marmalade
+4.5
Everything vietnamese should be sweet,spicy and fresh clean flavours. We opted for one of the feast options. Every course was perfect. great flavours, well cooked and more than generous portions. The service was quite good, but at times there was quite a lengthy wait between courses that didn't quite make sense ( deducted 1/2 a point for this). Price wise, yes it's a little on the hexxy side for vietnamese, but it's not over the top. Well worth a return visit.
Jan 06, 2016
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FoodingAroundMelbourne
+5
Exactly what i was hoping this place would be. Luke Nguyen should get more credit than he does for his cooking and flavouring abilities. Food was phenominal, a perfect mix of spicy and sweet with all the flavours (but bigger and better) that I've come to expect from Vietnamese food. Our waiter was friendly offering us lots of ideas for what to.do with our short time in Sydney.
Cocktails were delicious with asian flavours, well deserving of their many awards.
Oct 04, 2015
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TraceyCharlotte
+4.5
Very nice Vietnamese restaurant. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I recommend the spring rolls wrapped in buttercup lettuce with mint leaves, which add a nice touch (entrée). The fish marinated in a spicy coconut curry is fantastic (main) and the ribs I actually slowed down on to enjoy more - amazing (main).
Aug 20, 2015
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Kevin Ly
+5
Red Lantern on Riley. What can I say, one of my favourite restaurants I have ever eaten in. We went as a group for 6pm dinner reservations. As soon as you walk in you are greeted in a very polite and welcoming manner as you are accompanied to the designated seats. The atmosphere provides a semi-casual clothing justified by the talkative nature of the people around us. We had 3 entrees, accompanied with 4 mains and 2 sets of desserts. For entree we had soft paper rice rolls with avocado and tofu, rice cakes with tiger prawns and pork floss, and lightly battered chilli salted squid with lemon and white pepper sauce. The rolls had the perfect balance of texture and flavour accompanied by the dipping sauce. Rice cakes were flavoursome working in harmony with the perfectly cooked prawns and crunchy pork floss. Finally, the salted squid, highly recommended as each bite brought about a unique and fresh taste to the table. Mainsssss. Slow braised beef with black beans and mushroom sauce, wok tossed smoked duck breast with egg noodles, caramelised free range chicken with lotus root, and market vegetables stir fried with curry spices. The beef was melt in the mouth, every mouthful kept you coming back for more. Duck breast was flavoursome and fulfilling accompanied by the egg noodles. Chicken was perfectly cooked and market vegetables served a unique experience towards the street food of vietnamese cuisine. Dessert. dessert platter for two consisting of one scoop vanilla ice cream, one scoop black sesame ice cream, pandan waffles, banana fritters and creme brulee. Sweeeet city. Every dessert fulfilled its purpose on the plate, to make me consistently come back for more. From the creamyness of the scoops of ice cream to the unique flavour of the pandan waffles, everything was on point. Overall, a great place for an exquisite dine, excellent atmosphere, service and food. 5/5
Aug 14, 2015
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John
+5
Fantastic fantastic fantastic. Close to the best meal i have had in Sydney. A wonderful menu and great service. Could easily charge double the price for the quality of the food.
Aug 01, 2015
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JemM
+5
One of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. The food here is DIVINE! Every dish was delicious , presented well and priced well. The restaurant has a great vibe to it - not super busy / noisy or rushed. The staff were genuinely lovely , suggesting a great bottle of wine to compliment our banquet .
Jul 13, 2015
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Miismanz
+5
Great food and exceptional service!! Thank you Richard for such a lovely experience - I will definitely be back and have shared this story to my friends and family already.
Jun 06, 2015
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Babsbini
+4.5
Exquisite Food, Nice Ambience, Good Service, PRICY!!!. We went here with another couple some time ago, and were glad that we went there together. With 4 of us, we could taste a much wider range of dishes. The food was exquisite, right from the preparation to the presentation. We ordered 4 entrees and 3 main dishes, followed by 2 desserts and coffees and that was a lot of food! Yet we devoured it all! That day they had a tiger prawns with mango chutney special entree and unlike some other restaurants, it was truly special! Amongst the mains the Pekin duck and char grilled pork stood out. However, the blue swimmer crab meat preparation was a bit of let-down, as it was served with the meat still in the shell, and we were not provided any crab-crackers or those tiny forks to scoop out the meat. That’s where they lost a star in the rating. The desserts, too, were not the greatest. The Vietnamese, coffee, though, was perfect to end the meal! The restaurant is not too big, but has a nice, cozy décor. Everything about the restaurant, right from its signage to interiors to serving-ware, looks simple, elegant and tasteful, nothing overtly bold or pompous. The service too was extremely friendly and courteous. The waiters helped us on deciding what to order and gave us enough time between each course. Every time we were served a dish, the waiter/waitress would say what it was, and briefly described its ingredients and preparation. Luke Nguyen walked up to a few tables, including ours and had a chat. It was a lovely experience, but at that price ($75 per head including 1 cocktail per person, and 4 entrees, 3 mains and 2 desserts to share amongst 4), I don’t think we will be coming here again for some time.
May 25, 2015
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Redcat
+4.5
This restaurant was incredible, from its high quality service to its interesting and tasty menu. Food is a lovely twist on the traditional Vietnamese flavours, and tastes great. Staff are very friendly and so accomodating and attentive. Worth every cent!
Apr 18, 2015
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Spooncubed
+3.5
Red Lantern on Riley , the Darlinghurst outpost of famed Red Lantern, opened in 2012. The storefront, plucked from colonial Vietnam, is situated at the northern end of quiet Riley St. Its only signage is a small plaque underneath the store number, but that’s ok, I think it’s fairly obvious which restaurant it is. Step through a floor to ceiling glass door and into a beautifully designed dining room.
May 11, 2015
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Danine_sydney
+4.5
French combines so well with Vietnamese. This restaurant makes me feel slightly nostalgic... I'm French and I met my husband in VietNam, a country where my grandparents were born in the 20s... I'm always really attentive to the cross references between two leading food cultures and Red Lantern does it very well. We had the tasting menu, which was beautiful, maybe the entrees were better than some of the main. The service was friendly, discreet, not overly effusive. The atmosphere is warm, very French in its decor. Really lovely for a date night.
Mar 21, 2015
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Choc Chip Uru
+4.5
Red Lantern On Riley is a wonderful place. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this restaurant. It is neither pretentious, nor is it snooty in any way, despite its popularity and wonderful reputation. Unassuming restaurant, to the side of a quiet street (Riley St :P), you would not actually notice it much unless you  knew you were looking for it. Red Lantern   (for short I suppose!!) has many other l
Jul 01, 2014
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Simon Leong
+4.5
Quality ingredients, Tasty dishes, Nice decor, Down-to-earth service, Tempting cocktail menu, More expensive than your average Vietnamese restaurant, The tasty bar menu dishes have tempted me to return one day to try the a la carte menu with hopefully a few friends
Jun 22, 2012
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Gold Member
+4.5
Could not fault the food, wine, service or price. We ordered the $69 tasting menu and every dish was excellent, the bottle of wine well matched to each course and the service friendly and attentive. The quality of the dishes was exceptional for the price so we will certainly return to try other dishes on the menu.
Jan 24, 2015
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Hunger Games
+4.5
Loved it. Came on a quiet Sunday night and really enjoyed the experience. It had a warm, inviting atmosphere and the service was excellent. It is trendy and relaxed and by no means pretentious. Great cocktail selection- my favorite was the one with the Kafir lime leaf. We ordered 3 courses and each was the perfect balance of spicy, salty, sour and sweet. Light, refreshing and utterly delicious! My favourite was the green papaya and pork salad as the starter and the Vietnamese pancake.
Jan 03, 2015
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Reviewer
+4.5
Put this restaurant on your bucket list. Throw in some house designed cocktails, and your in for a treat of a lifetime
Apr 19, 2014
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Sydney Snacker
+4.5
Red Lantern Rules!. I went to Red Lantern on Riley last night for my birthday, using a voucher I'd got from my last visit (bring three or more friends and have one of the banquet menus, and receive your own meal free). Everything was pretty much perfect, the restaurant itself is lovely and the staff were all excellent. I was very impressed that they altered the banquet sharing menu for me because I am vegetarian (although I still eat seafood), but still had lots of meat for my family. The food was all delicious, the meat-eaters raved about the ribs, and I really enjoyed my vegetarian noodles and the mulloway (perfectly cooked!). Desserts were fantastic - and they brought my banana fritters out with a sparkler on it!! So cute. Service was very friendly and attentive, could not ask for more.
Apr 11, 2014
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Damien Chan
+5
Had a private room set dinner for a friend’s birthday this week and was very impressed by the food quality and overall dinning experience. I was expecting the food to be too sweet for my liking but it wasn’t. The flavours were on the whole quite balanced, not too sweet or salty and quite delicious. The highlight for me was the blue swimmer crab cakes, the pan fried barramundi and the roast pork. We had a great time and happy to give this place a top review.
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Olym Li
+4
Waited really long for the food and the service was not helpful or enthusiastic. Would have given a 3 but I know we are all experiencing covid. Food was average and there are quite a few other options around if you want fusion Asian and they are cheaper price with better flavour and more importantly, better services
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K Bohn
+5
Outstanding as usual - they are just as good as before lockdown, and still go out of their way to cater for vegetarians. We were there for a Savannah wine dinner event with a preset menu, and yet they were happy to make special dishes just for the vegetarians as well. Wonderful service and very happy, helpful staff.
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Buckley Puppy
+5
The food was exceptional; Full of flavour and so fresh. Coupled with outstanding service this restaurant is a must visit 👌
5
Maddie Gibbons
+5
We had an absolutely fantastic experience here last night! Wait staff were exceptional, they made our cocktails with a bit leftover so came back to top us up - an extra touch that was so simple yet inspired me to leave a review. Just classy service. Chef brought out the food himself which was exquisite. Chicken was incredible. Many thanks.
5
Laura Peters
+5
Haven’t been to red lantern in over 10 years and still the most lovely staff and food was amazing. My husband and I are both vegan and we asked if it was possible to do the banquet but make it vegan? We said if not that’s fine we could just order from the menu as their were a couple of vegan options. They not only said they were happy to do the banquet vegan but seemed excited about doing something different. The stand out was the corn cake that they usually stuff with crab but for us did mushroom. We could have eaten a plate of them! We felt so welcome. The atmosphere was great - even on a Wednesday night it was buzzing with happy customers and the staff were easy going and very attentive. Would recommend to anyone vegan or not if they like something casual but fun and delicious 10/10
5
Vanessa Spinks
+5
Before I had even sat down I was impressed, as I Loved the decor, the atmosphere, the soft lighting and the friendly welcome. From then it just got better. Every dish was full of flavor & texture & beautifully presented. Excellent Service & Devine Food in a Comfortable, beautiful environment meant for a fantastic experience... one I will return to have again. Thanks to Mark, Adam and the team for making our night memorable.
4
Jeff Nock
+4
It's pretty good food, if you are a group of 6 or more you need to get the set menu which is $80 but you get 7 courses. The food is pretty good, with a mixture of modern Asian but also offers a Ceviche. All in all its food for a one of occasions but not a casual dining experience. The service is pretty good though, the waiter had good jokes and made it a fun experience.
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