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What Roosevelt Willms likes about Big Lantern:
Don't be put off by the exterior of this little gem. Once inside you will find a lively classic family run Chinese restaurant, Of all the vegan dishes we loved the Dim Sum. The fake Pork Buns were the most amazing. As a whole food plant based consumer the decadence of a sweet, white flour steamed bun filled with sweet sauce and bits of stuff that tasted like pork was quite decadent. We had not eaten Dim Sum for over... View all feedback. What ROSE MARY DA ROSA ALVES doesn't like about Big Lantern:
Good service but ok food. The sizzling rice soup had vegetables that were way too chunky and tasted raw because they were so big, the broth was tasty though. The shrimp dumpings were very bland and they didn't offer any dipping sauces to go with it. View all feedback.
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Awesome place I love food is great! location is great! and workers are awesome! I love that they carter to your needs and questions Salt and pepper is
We ordered delivery, so I'll focus on food and service Food: Great selection of meatless options, but some of the options are not what you'd expect.
Big Lantern is the tastiest place for Dim Sum in the mission.
One of the best vegan Chinese places I have eaten in san francisco, I would definitely recommend. we ordered delivery, which came in time. I was tired after a l...
read moreI guess there are vegan options in big lantern but the quality was simply not there during my visit. eating was edible, but nothing inspired me to go back at ev...
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read moreBig Lantern is a Chinese-American style restaurant in San Francisco that offers a variety of vegan options. While some reviewers found the food to be lacking in quality, others raved about the delicious dishes, friendly service, and feng shui ambiance. The menu includes meatless chicken dishes that some diners preferred over real chicken, as well as a variety of flavorful sauces and crispy options. The vegan options were described as outstanding, with fake meat dishes that impressed even non-vegan diners. Overall, Big Lantern is a vegan-friendly restaurant with a diverse menu that caters to different preferences, making it a favorite among Chinese food enthusiasts in the Mission district.
One of the best vegan Chinese places I eat in San Francisco would definitely recommend. We ordered delivery that arrived in time. I was tired after a long fligh...
read moreI guess there are vegan options in Big Lantern but the quality was just not there during my visit. The food was edible, but nothing inspired me to go back at an...
read moreExcellent, as a reformed carnivore I would never have thought that I had such a chicken again, delicious
If there were 5 stars, they would have been allowed to get non-veg restaurants. I ordered the vegetarian dim sum as my duck and it was a lot of food for a reaso...
read moreDon 't be put off by the exterior of this little gem. Once inside you will find a lively classic family run Chinese restaurant, Of all the vegan dishes we loved...
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read moreFeels like your idea of a great old school Chinese restaurant in San Francisco. Wonderful table service, great food. All around lovely experience.
I had a lunch plate. It was very good. I eat a lot of Chinese food
Good service but ok food. The sizzling rice soup had vegetables that were way too chunky and tasted raw because they were so big, the broth was tasty though. Th...
read moreSO good and so many vegetarian options. We brought 4 kids with and they all found foods they liked (mostly buns and dumplings). Vegetarian options: Tons of vege...
read moreSolid Cantonese American Chinese food. Really enjoyed the Beef Stew Lo Mein and the Honey Walnut Prawn. Recommend coming with more people to do family style.
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read moreThe dim sum veggie combo platter was excellent, with great fried taro and a bit too fried pumpkin bun. The meatless chicken congee was also great. I appreciate...
read moreQuite possibly the best Orange Chicken I've ever had, and an absolute steal during their lunch special! The mango pudding was delicious too!!
Love this place. Always my go to when I’m in the mission or going to Delores park. Great vegetarian, vegan, and meat options everyone can eat here together and...
read moreI've been enjoying Big Lantern for years now, and while it has had some ups and downs it's still consistently one of my favorite neighborhood spots for Chinese....
read moreI absolutely adore this place. It has a cozy, family-owned feel. The staff is always friendly. The portion sizes are good and the prices are reasonable. They ha...
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