Red Lantern
Quick info
About Red Lantern
Red Lantern is a Chinese takeaway at 201 Monks Rd in Lincoln, open in the evenings only and closed on Tuesdays. The menu includes duck with chips under a homemade BBQ sauce, chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce, and deep-fried chicken in garlic and hot sauce. Payment is cash only, so customers who need to withdraw money will find a cash machine at the coop a short walk away.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken chow mein, garlic chicken, chicken balls and curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken chow mein, garlic chicken, chicken balls and curry.
Customer Review Summary
Chicken dishes anchor the praise, from the deep fried chicken in garlic and hot sauce that one reviewer returns for from Suffolk, to chicken balls called some of the best in Lincoln, with a sweet and sour that isn't sharp. Close behind are the curry and chow mein, which a seven-year regular has never been disappointed by, and a home made BBQ sauce served with duck and chips. Reviewers repeatedly mention generous portions, consistent cooking, and food that arrives hot and ready quickly. The criticism is sharper but less frequent. One diner found the chicken fried rice looked like boiled rice with no dark soya, and the garlic chicken overcooked and dry with no trace of garlic. Another described everything as greasy, with a watery curry, and one reports calls being hung up on while trying to order chicken chow mein. A couple of reviewers describe the staff as lovely, including the woman taking orders up front who greets customers with a smile.
Customer Review Summary
Chicken dishes anchor the praise, from the deep fried chicken in garlic and hot sauce that one reviewer returns for from Suffolk, to chicken balls called some of the best in Lincoln, with a sweet and sour that isn't sharp. Close behind are the curry and chow mein, which a seven-year regular has never been disappointed by, and a home made BBQ sauce served with duck and chips. Reviewers repeatedly mention generous portions, consistent cooking, and food that arrives hot and ready quickly. The criticism is sharper but less frequent. One diner found the chicken fried rice looked like boiled rice with no dark soya, and the garlic chicken overcooked and dry with no trace of garlic. Another described everything as greasy, with a watery curry, and one reports calls being hung up on while trying to order chicken chow mein. A couple of reviewers describe the staff as lovely, including the woman taking orders up front who greets customers with a smile.
Featured reviews
- Liam Kelly
“Disgusting... everything just tasted of grease and the curry was really watery. Definitely won't ever be calling these guys again.”
- Simon Lambert
“Great takeaway. Always tasty, with generous portions”
- john smith
“Ordered chicken fried rice looked like boiled rice the same with the chicken. It looked like it had never seen a wok let alone been in one. Zero flavour no dark soya. Have tasted better hospital food. The garlic chicken was over cooked dry and I'm not sure where the garlic was. Normally Chinese restaurants put a bit to much salt in the food for my liking not at the red lantern , no salt no flavour from the wok. Very disappointing.”
- Katharine Tinker
“Alway lovely food its a real treat ti have one from there.The delivery isent to long to wait either. Usually spend around £ 20 and its enough for two, no complaints.”
- Charlie Packer
“I tried to call to place an order for a delicious chicken chow mein but the person on the phone was not responding and just hanging up. I felt mentally harassed because I couldn't get my chow mein. I heavily suggest you fire whoever was running the phone from 7-10 o'clock on the 7/2/25”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Chinese restaurants near Red Lantern
- Golden Dynasty4.31310.8 mi£10–20
chicken dumplings, authentic chinese menu, baozi steamed buns
- Links Chinese4.31721.8 mi£10–20
mixed starter for 2, chicken fried rice with mushrooms, curry sauce
- The Lotus House4.51192.2 mi£10–20
chinese food, low price, packed boxes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lantern | 4.488 | — | — | chicken chow mein, garlic chicken, chicken balls |
| Golden Dynasty | 4.3131 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | chicken dumplings, authentic chinese menu, baozi steamed buns |
| Links Chinese | 4.3172 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | mixed starter for 2, chicken fried rice with mushrooms, curry sauce |
| The Lotus House | 4.5119 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | chinese food, low price, packed boxes |
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