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Big Lantern

Chinese Dim Sum, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Dim sumnamed in 7 reviews

Try the vegetarian dim sum platter, fried taro, or turnip cakes with meatless chicken.

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Ask staff to identify vegan dishes, since the menu isn't clearly labeled.
  • Good to know: For vegan buns, check for the red dot before eating.
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  • Consider ordering directly from the venue's website; a reviewer reports free delivery within the delivery zone.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Fried taronamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Braised tofu with bok choy

  • Worth ordering: Fried rice

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  • Worth ordering: Turnip cake with meatless chicken

People also mention chow fun with meatless chicken, garlic eggplant and general tso's meatless chicken.

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Also mapo tofu and meatless chicken with satay sauce.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and fast service.

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Also praised for generous portions, affordable, cozy atmosphere, lively atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Big Lantern serves Chinese-American dishes and dim sum, with vegan versions of favorites including mapo tofu, turnip cakes, congee, and meatless chicken buns. The menu isn't clearly marked for vegan diners, but recent reviews describe staff as knowledgeable when asked; expect generous portions, quick service, and straightforward, budget-friendly dining.

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3170 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–23:00
Tuesday
11:00–23:00
Wednesday
11:00–23:00
Thursday
11:00–00:00
Friday
11:00–00:00
Saturday
11:00–00:00
Sunday
11:00–23:00

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, seitan, mock meat + 1 more

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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