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81 dishesmenu read 10 Novlanternchinese.co.uk

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Prawn Toast (3pcs)£7.80
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Deep Chicken Wing with Shrimp Paste£7.80
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp, shrimp paste): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Deep Fried Chicken Wing with Marmite£7.80
Deep Fried Chicken Wing Salt & Pepper£7.80
Salt & Pepper Shredded Chicken£7.50
Salt & Pepper Shredded King Prawn£8.90
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Salt & Pepper Shredded Squid£8.90
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Chips£7.80
Tofu£7.80
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Indo Satay Chicken Skewer (4pcs)£8.90
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists satay): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Spring Roll (Vegan, 8pcs)£6.90
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Spring Roll (Chicken, 4pcs)£6.90
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spring roll): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Thai Chilli Salad Tofu£8.90
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Crispy Beef£9.50
Spicy Crispy Shredded Chilli Beef£9.50
Butterfly King Prawn£8.90
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Sweet & Sour Chicken Ball (6pcs)£8.90
Crispy Seaweed£6.80
Prawn Crackers£3.95
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)

Dimsum

Sichuan Dumplings (3pcs)£7.80
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, dumplings): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Steamed Chicken Siew Mai (4pcs)£7.80
Steamed Har Gao (4pcs)£8.40
Deep Fried Crispy Dumplings (4pcs)£7.80
Chicken, prawn, celery
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, dumplings): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Vegetable Gyoza (4pcs)£6.90
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gyoza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Chicken Gyoza (4pcs)£7.80
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gyoza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings (4pcs)£7.80
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, dumplings): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Dim Sum Platter for 2 Person£20.50
Prawn dumpling, chicken siew mai, butterfly prawn, veg spring roll, chicken dumplings, wonton
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, wonton, spring roll): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)

Beijing Roast Duck

Beijing Roast Duck£15.50
Quarter / half / full

Soup

Hot & Sour Soup£6.80
Wonton Soup£7.80
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists wonton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup£6.80
Tom Yum Soup£7.80
Chicken, beef, prawn
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Tomato & Egg Soup£6.80
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Mixed Vegetable Soup£6.50
Chinese Leaf & Tofu Soup£6.90
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)

Signature Dish

Signature Curry (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.90
Signature Chilli Butter Milk (Chicken / King Prawn / Squid)£14.50
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Herb Butter Milk (King Prawn / Chicken Chop)£14.95
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Xinjiang Spicy Cumin (Beef / King Prawn / Squid)£14.50
Chilli Sambal (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn / Squid)£14.50
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)

Vegetarian Dish

Stir Fried Mixed Veg in Oyster Sauce£11.50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster sauce): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oyster sauce): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Stir Fried Broccoli in Garlic£12.50
Beancurd in Szechuan Sauce£12.50
Beancurd with Mixed Vegetables in Garlic£12.50
Broccoli with Beancurd in Garlic Sauce£12.50
Mapo Tofu with Vegan Mutton£12.50
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Sweet & Sour Crispy Oyster Mushroom£12.50

Sides

Garlic Fried£8.90
Chilli Beancurd Paste Fried£9.90
Steamed Jasmine Rice£4.30
Egg Fried Rice£5.30
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried rice): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Plain Noodles£5.30
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle, noodles): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)

Main Dish 黑椒

Black Pepper (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.50
Szechuan (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.50
Kung Po (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.50
Satay (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.50
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists satay): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Black Bean (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.50
Sweet & Sour (Chicken / King Prawn)£13.50
Sliced Chicken in Lemon Sauce£13.50
Sliced Chicken in Sweet Chilli Sauce£13.50
Mapo Tofu (King Prawn / Beef Mince)£14.50
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Braised Tomato (Chicken / Beef)£15.10
Egg£13.50
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Ginger & Spring Onions (Chicken / Beef)£13.50
Tofu in Ginger (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.50
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Broccoli in Garlic (Chicken / Beef / King Prawn)£13.50
Roast Duck in Cantonese Style£14.50

Wok Fried Rice / Noodle

Yangzhou Fried Rice£11.70
Tom Yum Fried Rice£12.70
Thai Style Pineapple Fried Rice£13.70
Pattaya Fried Rice£15.50
Instant Noodle£15.50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Singapore Vermicelli£12.90
House Special Fried Rice£13.50
House Special Noodles£13.50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle, noodles): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Wanton Noodles£13.90
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists noodle, noodles): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)

Dessert

Glutinous Rice Ball (Peanut, 3pcs)£4.80
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Batter Fried Sweet Potato with Condensed Milk£4.80
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Deep Fried Ice Cream£5.50
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Mochi Ice Cream Chocolate£5.50
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)
Mochi Ice Cream Mango & Passionfruit£5.50
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (lanternchinese.co.uk)

Good to know

Café

Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=yes
Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: wheelchair=yes

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	21 Clerkenwell Road, Farringdon, EC1M 5RD
Area	Islington
Kind	Takeaway · Chinese
Phone	+44 20 7490 4407
Website	lanternchinese.co.uk
Booking	Online through Book online
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from lanternchinese.co.uk
Hours	Monday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm Tuesday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm Wednesday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm Thursday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm Friday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm Sunday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Latern

Does Latern have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Latern coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Latern open?

Monday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Tuesday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Wednesday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Latern online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.lanternchinese.co.uk/tablereservation