Lantern

Lantern brings a taste of Chinese comfort to Newtown, where the kitchen turns out chow mein and curry dishes that locals keep coming back for. This is straightforward, honest cooking that puts the flavour front and centre, without any unnecessary fuss. The menu reads like a greatest hits of Chinese takeaway favourites, each one prepared with care and consistency.

The chow mein here is properly wok-fried, with that slight char that signals real heat and skill. Their curry sauce is rich and deeply savoury, the kind that coats every grain of rice perfectly. It's the sort of meal that hits the table exactly how you want it — generous portions, bold flavours, and that unmistakable satisfaction of a proper takeaway. Order online for delivery or collection and see why Newtown keeps coming back to Lantern.