Red Lantern

Booked a table for two for a Saturday evening.

On arrival was asked if we booked and taken to one of many "empty" tables in the restaurant. In total around 12 covers.

We had our starter (soups) with 10 minutes and then over 50 minutes for the main course part 1 and 2 than 3 (after 5 minutes) and finally 4 in 15 minutes the first arrivals. Almost had it to take home instead.

Taste not the best, and quite salty.

Had to wait for our tea over 20 minutes before I asked for it to be returned.

The Waiting staff are "nice" but not working as a team and the Waitress is very inexperience and slow.

When the bill arrived, the quickest part of the overall experienced, did not have Service Charges added. Normally I do leave some Tip, but with the "experience", I did not leave any at all.
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James W
2 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 3
Monday, June 17, 2013

I had my first real Szechuan meal in The Red Lantern, and it's still the best I've had of it's kind. The food makes you wish that all Chinese restaurants offered dishes of this quality and taste!

My favourite dishes are the beautiful stir-fried cumin lamb and the fiery grilled seabass in chilli sauce. Just delicious!

Give it a go.
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James Creedy - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Easily the best and most authentic Chinese food in Harrow. The sichuan menu compares well with what can be found in Chinatown. Friendly, nice atmosphere and good value for money.
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John
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Sunday, April 21, 2013

While the unassuming facade and discreet decor of Red Lantern does not immediately suggest a unique restaurant experience, the authentic Szechuan cuisine served here is worth steering away from the usual mediocre High Street chain fare.

Dishes were cooked efficiently and with authenticity-choices to note were the smokey and fragrant Cumin Lamb and the delicate pan fried sea bass served with a generous scattering of ginger and citrus. There are plenty of fiery offerings, typical of the region's cuisine but if you desire less chillies in your meal, opt for the warming claypot dishes with silky bean curd and tender aubergine.

The wine list adequate with choices to satisfy most palates although I always recommend a dry, crisp Chinese beer to accompany these flavours!

Great for a casual weekday evening meal as well as an alternative family Sunday lunch outing.
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Sophieeliset
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, June 30, 2011