Big Lantern – Chinese
Golden light spills across tables laden with an array of crispy, shareable treasures, from delicate crab cheese puffs to succulent prawns fried to a perfect, golden crunch. The air hums with the aroma of savory spices and the heat of silken wontons drizzled in vibrant chili oil, inviting guests to linger over a parade of small plates that celebrate bold, comforting flavors in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
3170, 16th Street, San Francisco, CA +14158638100 https://www.biglanternsf.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Big Lantern
Dairy-Free at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Seaweed Soup, Fried Wontons (6 pcs) and Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Seaweed Soup, Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup and Mixed Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Seaweed Soup, Fried Wontons (6 pcs) and Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sizzling Rice Soup, Fried Wontons (6 pcs) and Combination Plate (For 2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Vegetable Soup and Fried Prawns (5 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Vegetable Soup, West Lake Beef Soup and Fried Prawns (5 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Vegetable Soup and Fried Prawns (5 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Big Lantern
Big Lantern in San Francisco has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup, Mixed Vegetable Soup and Spinach Tofu Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Big Lantern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Meatless Chicken (3 pcs) | 74 g | 67.4 g |
| Combination Plate (For 2) | 48.6 g | 56.6 g |
| Egg Flower Soup | 0.8 g | 49.3 g |
| Chicken with Corn Soup | 4.9 g | 41.1 g |
| Fried Eggplant and Shrimp Rolls (4 pcs) | 42.4 g | 32.8 g |
| Sizzling Rice Soup | 10.7 g | 29.2 g |
| Fish Seaweed Soup | 38.1 g | 26.3 g |
| Fried Wontons (6 pcs) | 0 g | 21.8 g |
| Veg Crab Cake | 45.7 g | 19.4 g |
| West Lake Beef Soup | 20.8 g | 19.2 g |
| Fried Prawns (5 pcs) | 0 g | 17.6 g |
| Fried Chicken Wings | 8.3 g | 15.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Pot Stickers - $12.87: Pan-seared dumplings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cheese Puffs (6 pcs) - $12.87 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings - $15.07: Crispy fried chicken wings, served hot and ready to enjoy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Eggplant and Shrimp Rolls (4 pcs) - $16.17 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari (5 pcs) - $13.97: Crispy fried squid rings. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Wontons with Chili - $12.87: Contains pork. Hot and Spicy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wontons (6 pcs) - $11.77: Crispy fried wontons with a delicate filling. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Tofu - $12.87 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Crab Cake - $13.97 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Prawns (5 pcs) - $16.17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Spare Ribs (6 pcs) - $16.17 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Plate (For 2) - $19.47: Egg roll, fried prawn, crab puff, and fried chicken wing. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Meatless Chicken (3 pcs) - $12.87 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Pancake - $12.38 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Wonton Soup - $12.38: Tender wontons, served in a light broth. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Wonton Soup - $13.48 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Wonton Soup - $13.48 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Wonton Soup - $12.38 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Flower Soup - $12.38: Delicate egg drops and flower-shaped wontons in a light, comforting broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- West Lake Beef Soup - $12.38 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Corn Soup - $12.38: Tender chicken and sweet corn in a comforting, creamy broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Tofu Soup - $12.38 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Papaya Soup - $12.38 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Seaweed Soup - $12.38 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup - $13.48 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Soup - $13.48: Rich and flavorful broth filled with a variety of seafood, perfect for a comforting meal. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Rice Soup - $13.48 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Hot and Sour Soup - $13.48 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Soup - $12.38 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Lantern
- Is Big Lantern dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Big Lantern has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Seaweed Soup, Fried Wontons (6 pcs) and Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup.
- What can I eat at Big Lantern on a dairy-free diet?
- Fish Seaweed Soup, Fried Wontons (6 pcs) and Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Big Lantern have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mixed Vegetable Meatless Chicken Soup and Mixed Vegetable Soup.
- Is Big Lantern gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Big Lantern?
- Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Meatless Chicken (3 pcs), at roughly 67.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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