Lantern Restaurant & Bar has officially opened in Crystal City, offering a unique blend of karaoke and Chinese cuisine. Located at 320 23rd Street S., the new venue spans nearly 5,500 square feet, featuring high-quality sound systems and LED lighting to create a vibrant atmosphere. Owner Shen Zhao confirmed the restaurant is now accepting reservations.
Private Karaoke Rooms for Every Group Size
Lantern offers six private karaoke rooms, catering to different group sizes and budgets. Smaller rooms start at $50 per hour, while larger rooms can cost up to $150 per hour. The two largest rooms can accommodate around 25 guests, while the smallest can fit six. An $88 annual membership provides discounts on both meals and karaoke room bookings, which can be made over the phone.
Live Music and Dining at Lantern
In addition to karaoke, Lantern plans to feature live music every night in its main dining area, which seats 80 guests. The menu features a variety of Szechuan and Americanized Chinese dishes, with options available for delivery straight to the karaoke rooms. The restaurant also offers a lunch combo deal starting at $11.95, which includes orange or sesame chicken, rice, a spring roll, and soup.
Happy Hour and Cherry Blossom Specials
Lantern’s happy hour runs Monday through Friday, from 3-7 p.m., featuring $7 cocktails, $6 wines, and beers priced between $3 and $5. To celebrate the cherry blossom season, the restaurant is offering special sakura mojitos, along with mochi and dango desserts, available through April 6.
Upcoming Additions to the Area
Other new restaurants coming to 320 23rd Street S. include La Posada, expected this spring, and Dolan Uyghur, scheduled to open in August.
Lantern Restaurant & Bar is open from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11:30 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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