For the Love of Vietnam
Tucked away in a Chinatown basement lies a tropical and Vietnamese escape.
Come find us, it’ll be worth it!

Tucked away in a Chinatown basement lies a tropical and Vietnamese escape.
Come find us, it’ll be worth it!
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Choice of:
– Pork, Carrot, Taro, Fish Sauce
– Marinated Tofu, Carrot, Taro, House Soy Sauce
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Sushi Grade Salmon, Prawn, Sesame Seeds, Rice Paper, Fish Sauce
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Choice of:
– Caramelized Pork Belly, Onions Two Ways, Coconut Hoisin, Peanuts
– Marinated Chicken, Onions Two Ways, Coconut Hoisin, Peanuts
– Soy Marinated Beef, Onions Two Ways, Coconut Hoisin, Peanuts
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Choice of:
– Shrimp Salt, Pepper (Dry)
– Sweet Nuoc Mam (Saucy or Spicy Saucy)
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Raw Beef, House Vinaigrette, Red Onion, Herbs, Peanuts
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Caramelized Chicken, Pickled Veg, House Mayo, Soy, Jalapeno
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Marinated Shredded Tofu, Pickled Veg, House Mayo, Soy, Jalapeno
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Braised Pork Belly, Special Sauce, Pickled Veg, House Mayo, Soy, Jalapeno
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Butter and Onion Wok Fried Beef, Vinegar Salad, Rice
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Caramelized Pork Belly, Shrimp, Pineapple, Rice
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Rice Turmeric Crepe, Pork, Shrimp, Green Onion, Bean Sprouts, Mung Beans, Herbs, Lettuce, Fish Sauce
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Choice of:
– Satay Chicken, Vermicelli Noodles, Green Onion, Mint, Lettuce, Beansprouts, Peanuts, Fish Sauce
– Marinated Tofu, Vermicelli Noodles, Green Onion, Mint, Lettuce, Beansprouts, Peanuts, Soy Sauce
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Mango, Papaya, Nuoc Mam, Peanuts, Chili, Shrimp Crackers
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Beef, Lemon, Garlic, Fish Sauce, Red Onion, Bean Sprouts, Peanuts
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Chicken thighs, Potato, Carrot, Onions in Coconut & Lemongrass Broth, Baguette
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Honestly, we never know what mom has back there…
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Rotating dishes that our kitchen have made for their own dinner
Rotating classic & new school desserts
Please let us know if you have any allergies, dietary restrictions or concerns and we will try to accommodate!
Some variation of Rum(s), Sweet & Lime
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Hennessy VS, Flor De Cana Extra Dry, Grapefruit, Lime, Cinnamon
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Plantation Dark Rum, Pandan Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Nutmeg
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Demerera Rum, Jamaican Rum, Lime, Curacao, Orgeat, Demerara
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Rum Blend #2, Tropical Juices, Passionfruit, Honey, Almond, Secret Spices, Absinthe
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Lapsang Infused Hennessy, Jagermeister, Green Chartreuse, Cola Syrup, Kaffir Lime
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Bombay East, Cherry Heering, Lemon, Benedictine, Bitters, Soda
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Banana Infused Bourbon, Demerara, Bitters
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Coruba Rum, Branca Mentha, Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Orange
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Patron Reposado Tequila, Lime, Maraschino, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Los Siete Misterios Mezcal (on the side)
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Rum Blend, Lime, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Falernum, Absinthe
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Tanqueray Malacca, Lemon, Passion Fruit, Falernum, Orgeat
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Koch Mezcal, Lime, Orange, Falernum, Honey, Allspice Dram, Bitters
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Goslings, Coruba, Lychee, Lime, Campari, Demerara
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Johnnie Walker Black, Ginger, Lemon, Dandy Import Lager
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La Higuera Sotol, Bitter Bianco, Yellow Chartreuse, Dolin Blanc, Grapefruit Bitters
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Coffee Infused Titos, Cold Brew, Kahlúa, Condensed Milk, Coconut, Banana, Pineapple
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Hennessey VS, Green Tea
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Papalote Reposado, Pineapple Shrub, Pineapple
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Suntory Toki, Soda, Lemon
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Papalote Reposado, Lime, Coco Soda, Salt
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Wray and Nephew Overproof, Grapefruit Soda
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Papalote Reposado, Passionfruit, Grapefruit Soda
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Miller High Life, Aperol, Lemon
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Something from the tiki archives – a PL version – strong and fun
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Something we’re working on or something we’ve perfected
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Mezcal Agua Santa, Montenegro
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Famous Grouse Scotch, Amaretto
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Papalote Tequila, Lychee
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Jameson’s Whiskey, Peach
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Plantation Dark, Grapefruit
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Surprise! Probably a classic Pub Shot
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4.8% ABV Kolsch, Calgary
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Light
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Light
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White Ale
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6.7% ABV New England IPA, Calgary
8.5
4.4% ABV Session Ale, Lacombe
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6.5% ABV Apple Cider, Calgary
8.5
2.0% Grapefruit Radler
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Crisp, Dry & Refreshing
9/32
Tropical Vacation in a Glass
12/42
Fruity and fresh, well structured and balanced
11/38
Light & Fruity
10/35
Big & Bold
10/35
Weird and Wonderful
15/53
Bright, fresh and with a smooth texture
11/38
Fresh & creamy with a long finish
12/42
Jinro Soju, Tanqueray Malacca, Calpico, Yuzu
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Dolin Dry, Pineapple, Lime, Banana, Falernum, Peychaud’s Btters
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Montenegro, Lime, Sugar
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Passion Fruit, Lemon, Orgeat, Angostura Lemon Lime Soda
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House Ginger Syrup, Lime, Super Bubbly Soda
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Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Coconut Water
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Ask your server
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A series of featured bottles, offered at cost, so that everyone can share our appreciation for fine spirits
*Maximum 1oz serving per guest, limited availability
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We’re super excited to have you come and experience Paper Lantern with us. We are a dark, fun and intimate bar with strong drinks and small sharing plates. We sanitize between all seatings and have sanitizer available throughout the space.
Reservations are set to a max of 6 people per party, we do not split tables into smaller groups and 2 hour seating limits apply when we are fully booked or have a waitlist to help us time out seatings. We are a small staff! Thank you for understanding.
Please message on Instagram with reservation requests and any questions or concerns!
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*Thank you and we hope we can see you soon!
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Viet cocktail bar tucked away in Chinatown 5PM - Late Wed-Sat. Reservations: DM us here off hours, Call us during open hrs 4034577765 for same day