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    Lantern Restaurant & Bar

    320 23rd St S Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22202
    (571) 540-7118
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    Menu

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    All Day Menu

    Appetizers

    Soup

    Chef's Special

    Poultry

    Beef

    Pork

    Fish and Seafood

    Rice & Noodles

    Veggie

    Dessert

    Drink

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    Appetizers

    Appetizers

    A1. Chongqing Cold Noodles 山城凉面

    Medium Spicy. Chilled wheat noodles with tangy spicy sauce, garlic, and sesame seeds.

    $12.55

    A2. Fengdu Spicy Chicken 丰都麻辣鸡

    Heavy Spicy. Cold poached chicken marinated in Sichuan peppercorn and chili oil.

    $16.75

    A3. Sliced Beef and Ox Tripe in Chili Sauce

    Slightly Spicy. Thinly sliced beef and ox tripe in spicy chili oil, garnished with peanuts and cilantro

    $16.75

    Spicy Beef Tender麻辣牛筋

    $17.80

    A4. Northern Sichuan Cold Jelly Noodles

    Slightly Spicy. Chilled mung bean noodles withspicy sauce, peanuts, and herbs.

    $10.45

    A5. Steamed Pork Dumplings (5 pieces)

    Steamed dumplings with sea-soned pork, served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce

    $9.40

    A6. Pork Potsticker (5pieces) 猪肉锅贴

    Pan-fired dumplings with seasoned pork, served with soy-vinegar soy dipping sauce

    $9.40

    A8. Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns (4 pieces)

    Crispy-bottomed pork buns with juicy filling, pan-fried to perfection

    $13.60

    A11. Salted Duck 盐水鸭

    Tender duck cured in salt and spices, slow-cooked for a savory flavor

    $16.75

    A12. Steamed Pork Bun (4 pieces) 猪肉蒸包

    Steamed bun with seasoned pork

    $13.60

    A13. Spicy Sliced Conch麻辣海螺片

    Medium Spicy. Thinly sliced conch stir-fried with chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic. A rare delicacy with a chewy texture

    $18.85

    A14. Spring Roll 春卷

    $4.15

    Fried Chicken Wing (6) 炸鸡翅(6)

    $9.40

    Takoyaki (6) 章鱼丸子(6)

    $10.45

    Fried Cheesestick (4) 炸芝士(4)

    $7.30

    Crispy Calamari 炸鱿鱼

    $13.60

    Edamame 毛豆

    $6.25

    Fries 炸薯条

    $8.35

    Fried Oysters (4 pcs)炸生蚝(4个)

    $10.45

    Three Cheese Mushroom Croquette (4)

    $8.35

    Soup

    B2. Chinese Yam and Pork Rib Soup

    Pork rib broth with Chinese yam and red dates, hearty and slightly sweet

    $8.35

    B3. Egg Drop Soup 蛋花汤

    Light broth with silken egg ribbons, seasoned with white pepper and scallions

    $6.25

    B4. Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣汤

    Slightly Spicy. A classic Chinese soup with a tangy and spicy broth, filled with tofu, bamboo shoots, and egg ribbons

    $6.25

    Chef's Special

    C3. Spicy Blood and Tofu Stew 毛血旺

    Medium Spicy. A fiery Sichuan hot pot dish with duck blood curd, pork intestines, tofu, and meats in a numbing spicy broth

    $38.80

    C4. Three Delicacies Crispy Rice 三鲜锅巴

    Crispy rice cakes topped with a stir-fry of shrimp, squid, and vegetables in a savory sauce. A textural delight.

    $20.95

    C5. Stir-Fried Liver Aorta and Kidney with Pickled Peppers

    Medium Spicy. A signature Sichuan dish featuring tender pork liver, kidney, and aorta, stir fried with fiery chillies, Sichuan peppercorns, and aromatic spices.

    $20.95

    C6. Crispy Pork Feet 脆皮猪手

    Slightly Spicy. Deep-fried pork feet with crack-ling skin and tender meat, seasoned with five spice powder. A crunchy indulgence.

    $22.00

    C7. Volcanic Boiling Pork Kidney 火山沸腾腰花

    Medium Spicy. Pork kidney slices in bubbling chili-oil broth with Sichuan peppercorns.

    $48.25

    C8. Fresh Squirrel-Shaped Sweet and Sour Fish

    Whole fish scored, deep-fried to resemble a squirrel’s tail, and glazed with a tangy sweet & sour sauce. A festive dish.

    $26.20

    C9. Volcanic Boiling Fish 火山沸腾鱼

    Medium Spicy. Sizzling fish fillets in bubbling chili-oil broth with Sichuan peppercorns.

    $48.25

    Poultry

    D1. Orange Chicken 陈皮鸡

    Crispy chicken tossed in a citrusy-sweet sauce with dried tangerine peel. Fragrant with a hint of bitterness

    $17.80

    D2. Sesame Chicken 芝麻鸡

    Crispy chicken tossed in a citrusy-sweet sauce with sesame seed.

    $17.80

    D3. General Tso's Chicken 左宗鸡

    $17.80

    D4. Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli 芥兰鸡

    $17.80

    D5. Qianjiang Chicken Giblets 黔江鸡杂

    Slightly Spicy. Stir-fried chicken giblets (heart, liver, gizzard) with pickled pepper and chili oil. A rustic Chiongqing specialty

    $30.40

    D6. Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡

    Slightly Spicy. Classic Sichuan stir-fry: diced chicken, peanuts, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns in a sweet spicy sauce

    $18.85

    D7. Chicken With Green Peppers 尖椒鸡

    Heavy Spicy. Stir-fried chicken slices with freshgreen peppers, garlic, and soy sauce. Mildly spicy with a crisp, fresh flavor.

    $20.95

    D8. Spicy Crispy Chicken With Chilies

    Medium Spicy. Crispy fried chicken stir-fried withdried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.

    $20.95

    Beef

    E2. Tofu Pudding With Beef 豆花牛

    Slightly Spicy. Silken tofu pudding topped with savory minced beef, chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorns. A contrast of textures and flavors

    $20.95

    E3. Stir-Fried Beef With Broccoli 芥蓝牛

    Tender beef stir-fried with crisp gai lan (Chinese broccoli) in a garlicky oyster sauce. Healthy and satisfying.

    $17.80

    E4. Stir-Fried Beef With Scallions 葱爆牛

    Quick-seared beef slices with scallions in a savory soy-based sauce. A staple of Chinese home cooking

    $20.95

    E5. Stir-Fried Beef With Chilies 小椒炒牛肉

    Medium Spicy. Beef slices wok-tossed with fresh red chilies, garlic, and black bean sauce. Fiery and aromatic

    $20.95

    E6. Tender Boiled Beef in Chili Sauce 水煮嫩牛肉

    Medium Spicy. Thinly sliced beef poached in a fiery chili-oil broth with bean sprouts and Sichuan peppercorns. Silky texture, explosive heat

    $28.30

    E1. Beef with Pickled Pepper 泡椒牛肉丝

    Medium Spicy

    $20.99

    Pork

    F1. Sweet And Sour Spare Ribs 糖醋排骨

    Crispy pork ribs glazed in a glossy sauce of vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. A timless Chinese favorite

    $18.85

    F2. Spicy Pork Intestines 辣子肥肠

    Medium Spicy. Crispy fried pork intestines stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. A bold dish for adventurous eaters.

    $20.95

    F3. Braised Pork Belly with Abalone 鲍鱼红烧肉

    Contains allergens (e.g.,peanuts, nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat).

    $26.20

    F4. Shredded Pork With Green Peppers 尖椒肉丝

    Medium Spicy. Stir-fried pork strips with crisp green peppers in a light soy based sauce. Simple yet flavorful

    $17.80

    F5. Shredded Pork With Sweet Bean Sauce 京酱…

    Tender pork strips stir-fried with scallions and slathered in a rich, sweet fermented bean sauce. Served with thin pancakes.

    $17.80

    F6. Shredded Pork With Garlic Sauce 鱼香肉丝

    Slightly Spicy. Stir-fried pork strips in a "fish-fra-grant" sauce -- garlic, ginger, vinegar, and chili -- creating a bold sweet sour spicy balance

    $18.85

    F8. Twice-Cooked Pork 回锅肉

    Medium Spicy. Pork belly boiled, sliced, and stir-fried with fermented black beans, pepper and leeks

    $20.95

    Braised Pork Intestines 红烧肥肠

    $19.90

    Fish and Seafood

    G1. Grilled Squid 吊烧鱿鱼筒

    Whole squid brushed with asweet-savory glaze. A seafood lover's delight.

    $20.95

    G2. Boiled Fish in Chili Oil 水煮鱼

    Medium Spicy

    $24.10

    G3. Salt And Pepper Shrimp 椒盐虾

    Crispy fried shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. A Cantonese classic with a spicy kick.

    $19.90

    G4. Tofu Pudding Fish 豆花鱼

    $24.10

    G10. Fish With Pickled Mustard Greens 酸菜鱼

    Slightly Spicy. Fish fillets in tangy broth withpickled mustard greens and chillies.

    $26.20

    Flat Bridge-Fried Tofu 平桥豆腐

    Tofu slabs pan-fried until golden, served with a drizzle of soy sauce and scallions. Simple and satisying.

    $17.80

    G7. Grilled Fish With Pickled Peppers (Fresh Stripped Bass)

    Slightly Spicy. Grilled fish with tangy pickled pepper sauce, garlic, and fermented beans.

    $47.20

    G8. Spicy Grilled Fish (Fresh Striped Bass)

    Medium Spicy. Whole fish grilled and smotheredin spicy chili sauce, served sizzling

    $47.20

    Rice & Noodles

    H2. Lo Mein 捞面

    Stir-fried noodles with vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce

    $14.65

    H4. Spicy Beef Noodles 麻辣牛肉面

    Medium Spicy. Chewy noodles in a spicy beefbroth, topped with braised beef

    $17.80

    H7. Shuanghui Fried Rice 双汇炒饭

    Classic fried rice with eggs, dicedham, peas, and carrots. Light,

    $17.80

    H8. Yangzhou Fried Rice 扬州炒饭

    Fried rice with shrimp, sausage, eggs, and vegetables.

    $18.85

    Rice

    $1.05

    H10. Beef Flank Noodles 牛腩面

    Chewy noodles in a beef broth,topped with braised beef flank

    $17.80

    H3. Fried Rice 炒饭

    $14.65

    Veggie

    I1. Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes

    Slightly Spicy. Julienned potatoes stir-fried with vinegar, pepper, and garlic.

    $15.70

    I2. Veggie of the Day 时令蔬菜

    $17.80

    I4. Dry-Fried Green Beans 干煸四季豆

    Blistered green beans with pre-served mustard greens.

    $17.80

    I5. Spiced Cauliflower 风味花菜

    Medium Spicy. Cauliflower florets stir-fried with cumin, chili, and garlic. A Xinjian inspired vegetarian dish

    $17.80

    I6. Stir-Fried Celery With Lily Bulbs 西芹百合

    Crisp celery and delicate lily bulbs stir-fried in a light sauce. A refreshing, slightly floral side

    $17.80

    I7. Eggplant With Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子

    Slightly Spicy. Stir-fried eggplant in sweet, sour, and spicy sauce.

    $17.80

    I8. Coiled Eggplant 盘龙茄子

    Slightly Spicy. Eggplant sliced into a spiral, braised in a savory sauce. A visually striking dish.

    $17.80

    I9. Spicy Tofu 香辣豆腐

    Medium Spicy. Soft tofu cubes stir-fried in a chili-garlic sauce. A fiery vegetarian-friendly option.

    $17.80

    I10. Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushrooms With Chinese Yam

    Crunchy wood ear mushrooms and tender Chinese yam stir-fried in a light garlic sauce

    $18.85

    I11. Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐

    Medium Spicy. Silken tofu in spicy chili-bean sauce with Sichuan peppercorns.

    $17.80

    I12. Veggie Mix 素什锦

    $15.70

    Dessert

    J1. Red Date and White Fungus Soup 红枣银耳汤

    Sweet soup with red dates, snowfungus, and goji berries.

    $7.30

    J2. Brown Sugar Jelly Dessert 红糖老冰粉

    Chilled herbal jelly with brownsugar syrup and raisins.

    $7.30

    J4. Taro Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake (3)

    Deep-fried sticky rice cakes drizzled with brown sugar syrup.

    $10.45

    Yuzu Cheese Cake

    $4.15

    Green Tea Cheese Cake

    $4.15

    Sakura Mochi

    Sweet soup with red dates, snowfungus, and goji berries.

    $6.25

    Omi Forest Lycheesparkling 元气森林荔枝味

    $4.15

    Omi Frost Peachsparkling 元气森林白桃味

    $4.15

    Drink

    Omi Forest Lycheesparkling 元气森林荔枝味

    $4.15

    Omi Frost Peachsparkling 元气森林白桃味

    $4.15

    Omi Frost Grapesparkling 元气森林葡萄味

    $4.15

    Pear Juice 冰糖雪梨

    $4.15

    Green Tea 康师傅绿茶

    $4.15

    Plum Juice 酸梅汤

    $4.15

    Ice Lemon Tea 康师傅冰红茶

    $4.15

    S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Water

    $4.15

    Can Coke

    $2.05

    Can Diet Coke

    $2.05

    Can Sprite

    $2.05

    Can Sunkist

    $2.05

    Can Canada Dry

    $2.05

    Bottle of Water

    $1.52

    Orange Juice

    $18.90

    Cranberry Juice

    $18.90

    Pineapple Juice

    $18.90

    Sweet Tea

    $2.57

    Unsweet Tea

    $2.57

    Hot Tea

    $4.19

    Coffee

    $3.10

    Finger Foods

    Fried Chicken Wing (6) 炸鸡翅(6)

    $9.40

    Takoyaki (6) 章鱼丸子(6)

    $10.45

    Fried Cheesestick (4) 炸芝士(4)

    $7.30

    Crispy Calamari 炸鱿鱼

    $13.60

    Edamame 毛豆

    $6.25

    Fries 炸薯条

    $8.35

    Fried Oysters (4 pcs) 炸生蚝(4个)

    $10.45

    Spring Rolls(2) 春卷(2)

    $4.15

    Salted Duck 盐水鸭

    Tender duck cured in salt andspices, slow-cooked for a savory flavor.

    $16.75

    Spicy Beef Tender麻辣牛筋

    $17.80

    A5. Steamed Pork Dumplings (5 pieces)

    Steamed dumplings with seasoned pork, served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce

    $9.40

    A4. Northern Sichuan Cold Jelly Noodles

    Slightly Spicy. Chilled mung bean noodles with spicy sauce, peanuts, and herbs.

    $10.45

    A3. Sliced Beef and Ox Tripe in Chili Sauce

    Slightly Spicy. Thinly sliced beef and ox tripe in spicy chili oil, garnished with peanuts and cilantro

    $16.75

    A13. Spicy Sliced Conch

    Medium Spicy. Thinly sliced conch stir-fried with chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic. A rare delicacy with a chewy texture.

    $18.85

    A2. Fengdu Spicy Chicken 丰都麻辣鸡

    Heavy Spicy. Cold poached chicken marinated in Sichuan peppercorn and chili

    $16.75

    A6. Pork Potsticker (5pieces) 猪肉锅贴

    Pan-fired dumplings with seasoned pork, served with soy-vine

    $9.40

    A8. Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns (4 pieces)

    Crispy-bottomed pork buns with juicy filling, pan-fried to perfection.

    $13.60

    A1. Chongqing Cold Noodles 山城凉面

    Medium Spicy. Chilled wheat noodles with tangy, spicy sauce, garlic, and sesame seeds.

    $12.55

    A12. Steamed Pork Bun (4 pieces) 猪肉蒸包

    Steamed bun with seasoned pork

    $13.60

    Fruit Tray

    $16.75

    Nuts Tray

    $16.75

    Lamb Skewers (3) 羊肉串 (3串)

    $10.45

    Grill Chicken Skeleton (2) 烧鸡架 (2个)

    $10.45

    Chinese Sausage Skewers (3)

    $10.45

    Three CheeseMushroom Croquette (4)

    $8.35

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    Lantern Restaurant & Bar

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    320 23rd St S Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22202
    (571) 540-7118