A large menu offers a wide range of options for meat eaters & vegetarians alike.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3170 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 863-8100
Website: http://www.eatbiglantern.com/
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Reviews
Korena Camner
We’ve been coming here the last few years and they never disappoint. The food is yummy, the customer service is above and beyond. Don’t sleep on their Dim Sum… it’s delicious.
… moreEmily
I love Big Lantern.
I honestly feel that this place deserves a higher rating than it currently has (4.2). I have been here multiple times, in person and ordering online.
In person the restaurant is your typical old school Chinese spot with aunties taking your order. The place has no frills, it’s a very straight up and down Chinese restaurant. The waitress was quick to take our orders. I wouldn’t expect the service to be at the same level as a fine dining establishment, because it just isn’t.
When ordering online, you can order directly from their website (FREE DELIVERY). Don’t support Uber eats or DoorDash when these Big Lantern employees will get you your order faster than you could pull out your chopsticks. There’s no tracking information but believe me my order came to the door in less than 10 minutes (I also live <1 mile away so temper your expectations). The delivery lady was quite chipper and had a lovely smile. Though she did not expect a tip, I recommend tipping generously anyway.
The food is delicious. Portions are large. Prices are fair and actually quite cheap compared to other spots. I’ve tried their orange chicken, chow mein, fried rice, crispy chicken, and a few other dishes (they escape the mind…). The combination chow mein has that nice wok hei flavor and is soooo good. Nice portions of chicken, beef and shrimp. Really, everything is good. Chicken is juicy and flavorful. Fried rice is spicy and has a good amount of meat in it. But if you’re ordering the vegan stuff I don’t know, haven’t tried it yet.
I plan to continue supporting their business. I love this place and I think you will too!
… moreI honestly feel that this place deserves a higher rating than it currently has (4.2). I have been here multiple times, in person and ordering online.
In person the restaurant is your typical old school Chinese spot with aunties taking your order. The place has no frills, it’s a very straight up and down Chinese restaurant. The waitress was quick to take our orders. I wouldn’t expect the service to be at the same level as a fine dining establishment, because it just isn’t.
When ordering online, you can order directly from their website (FREE DELIVERY). Don’t support Uber eats or DoorDash when these Big Lantern employees will get you your order faster than you could pull out your chopsticks. There’s no tracking information but believe me my order came to the door in less than 10 minutes (I also live <1 mile away so temper your expectations). The delivery lady was quite chipper and had a lovely smile. Though she did not expect a tip, I recommend tipping generously anyway.
The food is delicious. Portions are large. Prices are fair and actually quite cheap compared to other spots. I’ve tried their orange chicken, chow mein, fried rice, crispy chicken, and a few other dishes (they escape the mind…). The combination chow mein has that nice wok hei flavor and is soooo good. Nice portions of chicken, beef and shrimp. Really, everything is good. Chicken is juicy and flavorful. Fried rice is spicy and has a good amount of meat in it. But if you’re ordering the vegan stuff I don’t know, haven’t tried it yet.
I plan to continue supporting their business. I love this place and I think you will too!
Boligala Raju
Many vegetarian options. The dumplings were thick and not very tasty. The tofu dish was ordered as spices but came with sweet sauce.
… moreSnigdha Agarwal
Open late and serving mouthwateringly delicious vegetarian food, this place is an absolute gem!
Highly recommend:
✅Chives and vegetarian chicken dumplings – Bursting with amazing flavor.
✅Big Lantern fried rice with meatless chicken – Incredibly flavorful and satisfying.
✅Singapore noodles – Deliciously seasoned and well-balanced.
✅Hot sake – The perfect warm-up on a windy night in SF.
✅Wood ear mushrooms with meatless fish – A bold and flavorful dish, though it would be even better with some complimentary rice.
✅ Spinach tofu soup – A simple, comforting soup that gives a warm, cozy feeling.
Also nice:
Meatless chicken shiu mai – A decent option, though it could use a bit more flavor.
Chili cucumber – The sauce was delightful, but I’ve seen more refined cucumber preparations.
String beans with meatless chicken – The dish felt a bit dry and could have used more sauce. The texture of the meatless chicken was nice, though the string beans might not have been the best choice for me. That said, like every dish here, it was packed with flavor.
Lively even on a weekday night, this spot offers great prices, a cozy atmosphere, and an unbeatable vegetarian menu. Highly recommend!
… moreHighly recommend:
✅Chives and vegetarian chicken dumplings – Bursting with amazing flavor.
✅Big Lantern fried rice with meatless chicken – Incredibly flavorful and satisfying.
✅Singapore noodles – Deliciously seasoned and well-balanced.
✅Hot sake – The perfect warm-up on a windy night in SF.
✅Wood ear mushrooms with meatless fish – A bold and flavorful dish, though it would be even better with some complimentary rice.
✅ Spinach tofu soup – A simple, comforting soup that gives a warm, cozy feeling.
Also nice:
Meatless chicken shiu mai – A decent option, though it could use a bit more flavor.
Chili cucumber – The sauce was delightful, but I’ve seen more refined cucumber preparations.
String beans with meatless chicken – The dish felt a bit dry and could have used more sauce. The texture of the meatless chicken was nice, though the string beans might not have been the best choice for me. That said, like every dish here, it was packed with flavor.
Lively even on a weekday night, this spot offers great prices, a cozy atmosphere, and an unbeatable vegetarian menu. Highly recommend!
Andy Ng
Big Lantern became the spot for a Thanksgiving lunch this year because of their plentiful veggie based dim sum options and Cantonese dishes.
Nearly everything on the menu can be veganized especially with using their faux meat. There is already a lot of plant-based options available to choose from. We went with their Vegetarian Dim Sum ($13), Mock Chicken Congee ($10), Rice “Tamales” as they called them ($6 for two), and an order of their Kung Pao Faux Chicken.
The congee, cha siu bao from the dim sum platter, and their ‘tamales’ were all fantastic. It reminded me of what I used to eat back in the day. Their kung pao could’ve been a bit spicier but I appreciated being able to enjoy it with their plant-based chicken, which seems to be made from seitan.
Some of the vegan faux meat items though weren’t as exciting. The Chicken Siu Mai was the biggest letdown and I wouldn’t get that again, but everything else where they used the faux chicken was great.
Aside from the food, service here was incredible. Everyone was super sweet and checked up on us often.
Fun fact – they were once ranked the best restaurant in all of the U.S. by a publication and you can find their accolade proudly displayed inside.
… moreNearly everything on the menu can be veganized especially with using their faux meat. There is already a lot of plant-based options available to choose from. We went with their Vegetarian Dim Sum ($13), Mock Chicken Congee ($10), Rice “Tamales” as they called them ($6 for two), and an order of their Kung Pao Faux Chicken.
The congee, cha siu bao from the dim sum platter, and their ‘tamales’ were all fantastic. It reminded me of what I used to eat back in the day. Their kung pao could’ve been a bit spicier but I appreciated being able to enjoy it with their plant-based chicken, which seems to be made from seitan.
Some of the vegan faux meat items though weren’t as exciting. The Chicken Siu Mai was the biggest letdown and I wouldn’t get that again, but everything else where they used the faux chicken was great.
Aside from the food, service here was incredible. Everyone was super sweet and checked up on us often.
Fun fact – they were once ranked the best restaurant in all of the U.S. by a publication and you can find their accolade proudly displayed inside.
R M
No thrills no chills but if you are in the mood for some decent Chinese food, Big Lantern works. Certainly the menu is way too long and americanized to a large degree but the flavours are alright. I stayed away from the typical sweet and sour dishes and instead enjoyed the asparagus in black bean sauce, the crispy chicken is yummy and the Mandarin lamb was tendered and not dripping of hoisin sauce which I appreciate.
Good spot for a quick fix without killing your wallet.
… moreGood spot for a quick fix without killing your wallet.
Angela Yue
Excellent option for vegan chinese food and dim sum. Menu is not clearly labelled but easy to intuit (vegatable and tofu, meatless chicken, etc). Staff are also knowledgable about vegan options. Have enjoyed every vegan option tried so far. Good option for small and large groups, they also have free delivery is within the delivery zone.
… moreAustin Meyer
Ordered orange chicken, vegetable egg rolls, and hot and sour soup here, and was thoroughly impressed.
The soup was a 7/10, not quite spicy, sour, or savory enough for my likings as served, but the red chili oil and soy sauce at the table helped balance it out nicely. Why 7/10 then? The ingredients were fresh, high quality, and well-curated. The consistency was perfect!
The orange chicken was a 9.5/10, incredibly good quality meat, the breading was great, the serving was large, and the sauce was delicious. Not as sweet and sticky as many places, but more spicy and savory, which I’m usually opposed to. This place nailed it!
Egg rolls were great too, and were very crunchy and had lots of flavor.
Service was a 10/10, our server was very nice and attentive and kind. Prices were very reasonable here too! Another great thing is that they have an open kitchen, which gives me great trust in the food prep and cleanliness.
… moreThe soup was a 7/10, not quite spicy, sour, or savory enough for my likings as served, but the red chili oil and soy sauce at the table helped balance it out nicely. Why 7/10 then? The ingredients were fresh, high quality, and well-curated. The consistency was perfect!
The orange chicken was a 9.5/10, incredibly good quality meat, the breading was great, the serving was large, and the sauce was delicious. Not as sweet and sticky as many places, but more spicy and savory, which I’m usually opposed to. This place nailed it!
Egg rolls were great too, and were very crunchy and had lots of flavor.
Service was a 10/10, our server was very nice and attentive and kind. Prices were very reasonable here too! Another great thing is that they have an open kitchen, which gives me great trust in the food prep and cleanliness.
Charles the First
Delicious late night snack.
The salt and pepper pork chop was cooked perfectly. No heavy batter. Juicy and flavorful. Perfect with a side of rice Friendly auntie takes your order. Quick service. Feels like home
… moreThe salt and pepper pork chop was cooked perfectly. No heavy batter. Juicy and flavorful. Perfect with a side of rice Friendly auntie takes your order. Quick service. Feels like home
Setu Upadhya
Epic food, great service, and reasonable prices (around $13 per plate).
Many vegan options (including dumplings) and gluten free is possible too.
… moreMany vegan options (including dumplings) and gluten free is possible too.