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.

Food

Bar Snacks

Bánh Tôm (Shrimp Crackers)

Đậu Phộng Dừa (Coconut Coated Peanuts)

Củ Kiệu (Pickled Leeks)

Khô Mực Nướng (Dried Squid)

Nem Chua (Cured Pork with Garlic and Chilis)

Small Plates

Gỏi Cuốn (Salad Rolls)

Choice of:

Pork Belly & Shrimp, Mint, Vermicelli, Coconut Hoisin, Peanut, Lettuce
Marinated Tofu, Mint, Vermicelli, Coconut Hoisin, Peanut, Lettuce

Chả Giò (Spring Rolls)

Choice of:

Pork, Carrot, Taro, Fish Sauce
Marinated Tofu, Carrot, Taro, House Soy Sauce

Chả Giò Cá

(Crackling Salmon Spring Rolls)

Sushi Grade Salmon, Prawn, Sesame Seeds, Rice Paper, Fish Sauce

Thịt Lụi Nướng (Skewers)

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

Cánh Gà Chiên (Chicken Wings)

Choice of:

Shrimp Salt, Pepper (Dry)
Sweet Nuoc Mam (Saucy or Spicy Saucy)

Bánh xèo (Crispy Crepes)

Rice Turmeric Crepe, Pork, Shrimp, Green Onion, Bean Sprouts, Mung Beans, Herbs, Lettuce, Fish Sauce

Thịt Bò Sống Ướp (Beef Carpaccio)

Raw Beef, House Vinaigrette, Red Onion, Herbs, Peanuts

Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Subs)

Chicken Roti

Caramelized Chicken, Pickled Veg, House Mayo, Soy, Jalapeno

Veggie Bi, Tofu

Marinated Shredded Tofu, Pickled Veg, House Mayo, Soy, Jalapeno

Pork Belly

Braised Pork Belly, Special Sauce, Pickled Veg, House Mayo, Soy, Jalapeno

Bowls

Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaken Beef)

Butter and Onion Wok Fried Beef, Vinegar Salad, Rice

Sườn Xào Chua Ngọt (Pineapple Braised Spareribs)

Braised Pork Spare Ribs, Pineapple, Rice

Gỏi đu đủ xoài (Mango Salad)

Mango, Papaya, Nuoc Mam, Peanuts, Chili, Shrimp Crackers

Bò Tái Chanh (Rare Beef Salad)

Beef, Lemon, Garlic, Fish Sauce, Red Onion, Bean Sprouts, Peanuts

Xiu Mai (Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

Pork Meatballs, Savory Tomato Sauce, Baguette

What's the Kitchen Having?

Ask your server

Rotating dishes that our kitchen have made for their own dinner

Dessert

Ask your server

Rotating classic & new school desserts

Cocktails

Daily Daiquiri

Some variation of Rum(s), Sweet & Lime

One Month

Hennessy VS, Flor De Cana Extra Dry, Grapefruit, Lime, Cinnamon

Pandan Pain Killer

Pussers, Pandan Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Nutmeg

Mai Tai

El Dorado 12, J Wray, Lime, Curacao, Orgeat, Demerara

Saturn

Tanqueray Malacca, Lemon, Passion Fruit, Falernum, Orgeat

Hem Dêm (Night Alley)

Lapsang Infused Hennessy, Jagermeister, Green Chartreuse, Cola Syrup, Kaffir Lime

Saigon Sling

Bombay East, Cherry Heering, Lime, Benedictine, Bitters, Soda

Banana Old Fashioned

Banana Infused Bourbon, Demerara, Bitters

Brancolada

Coruba Rum, Branca Mentha, Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Orange

Điểm Huyệt (Paralyzing Touch)

Patron Silver, Lime, Maraschino, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Sombra (on the side)

Cương thi (Zombie)

Rum Blend, Lime, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Falernum, Absinthe

Cho noi (Floating Market)

Tanqueray Gin, Apricot Liquor, Lemon, Falernum, Egg White, Cream, Mango Whiteclaw

Sand & Spice

Koch Mezcal, Lime, Orange, Falernum, Honey, Allspice Dram, Bitters

Bottle Service

Hennessy VS, Grey Goose, Zacapa 23, Patron Silver, Tanqueray 10, Cointreau, Lemon, Cola

Hi Balls

Hennessey Green Tea

Hennessey VS, Green Tea

Pineapple Shrub

El Jimador Reposado, Pineapple Shrub, Pineapple

Japanese Hi Ball

Suntory Toki, Soda, Lemon

Coco Cabana

El Jimador Reposado, Lime, Coco Rico, Salt

Ting with a Sting

Wray and Nephew Overproof, Grapefruit Soda

Passionfruit Paloma

El Jimador Reposado, Passionfruit, Grapefruit Soda

Shots

M&M

Sombra Mexcal, Montenegro

Godfather

Famous Grouse Scotch, Amaretto

Peach Lifestyle

Bulleit Bourbon, Peach

Death Proof

Wray and Nephew Overproof Rum, Cynar

Beers

Draft

Sapporo

4.9% ABV Lager

6.5

Establishment

6.3% ABV Passionfruit Sour

8.5

Establishment

5.2% ABV Munich Dunkel

7.5

Bottled

Saigon

Light

Tiger

Light

Kloud

Light

Heineken

Tall Cans

Establishment

6.7% ABV Sky Rocket VI

8.5

Inner City

5.8% ABV Saison – Community Garden 2

7.5

White

Silvano Garcia Blue

Semi Sweet & Bright

11/38

Gloria Arinto

Crisp, Dry & Refreshing

9/32

Reynolds Branco

Tropical Vacation in a Glass

12/42

Red

Murviedro Syrah

Light & Fruity

10/35

Gloria Reserve

Big & Bold

11/38

Sericis Monastrell

Weird and Wonderful

15/53

Bubbles (6oz)

Martini Asti

Fragrant, low alcohol, sparkler

9/32

Montanha Reserva Premium Brut

Fresh & creamy with a long finish

11/38

Low & No ABV

Bamboo

Amontillado Sherry, Dolin Blanc, Dolin Dry, Orange Bitters

Chi Gai

Martini Asti, Lychee, Chamborde

White Lily

Jinro Soju, Tanqueray Malacca, Calpico, Yuzu

Baby Colada (0 oz)

Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Coconut Water

Passion Cooler (0 oz)

Passion Fruit, Lemon, Orgeat, Angostura Lemon Lime Soda

Rotating House Made “Spirits” (0 oz)

Ask your server

Break-even Bottle

Ask your server

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

Hours

We’re super excited to have you come and experience Paper Lantern with us. We sanitize between all seatings and have sanitizer available throughout the space, Masks are mandatory and table limits are set at 6 people per party. Due to Covid, we are operating on limited hours and might change with little notice due to the Public Health Orders. We are taking this seriously for our safety and for yours. Please give us a call or a message on Instagram with any questions or concerns!

Thursday

5PM – 10PM

Friday

5PM – 10PM

Saturday

5PM – 10PM

Basement - 115 - 2 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta
Questions/Reservations: DM us on Instagram off hours or call us during business hours: 403-457-7765

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