The Red Lantern

About The Red Lantern

Opinions split sharply here, so it's worth knowing what you're walking into. Eat in and the room is cosy and welcoming, with staff who make families feel at home — high chairs are there and there's a kids' menu, so the practical bits are covered. The duck draws the most praise, described as authentic and full of flavour, and the meat generally comes hot and chunky rather than greasy. The takeaway side is where things wobble: several people report bland dishes, sludgy rice and long waits well past the quoted time, so if you're feeding hungry children, book a table rather than ordering in. Service can be slow to get going at busy moments too — one parent waited 45 minutes just to be asked about drinks. Go for the duck, sit in, and don't arrive starving.

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