Vietnamese & Southeast Asian · Pāpāmoa, Bay of Plenty

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Lantern at 20 Domain Road - Pāpāmoa’s Southeast Asian fusion restaurant with Vietnamese-influenced dishes, 4.8 stars from 552 reviews, lush garden setting and dedicated vegan menu.

SE Asian fusion 4.8 552 reviews Dedicated vegan menu Bookings recommended
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Southeast Asian Dining in Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa does not currently have a dedicated Vietnamese restaurant. Lantern at 20 Domain Road is the closest option - a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant drawing on Malaysian, Vietnamese and broader SE Asian cuisine with a strong local following.

Lantern Pāpāmoa
20 Domain Road, Pāpāmoa Beach Tue–Sun, 12pm–late 022 121 1755
4.8 stars - 552 reviews
Menu highlights Summer rolls · Fish dumplings · Tiger prawn toast · Wok-tossed rice noodles · Hibachi beef skewers · Roast duck · Dedicated vegan Chef’s Selection

Lantern is Pāpāmoa’s most-reviewed restaurant, set in a lush tropical garden at 20 Domain Road. The Southeast Asian fusion menu draws across Malaysian, Vietnamese and broader SE Asian influences - the sharing-style format works well for groups and couples. Full cocktail bar. The dedicated vegan Chef’s Selection menu makes it one of the better options for plant-based diners in Pāpāmoa too (see the vegan food page). 4.8 stars from 552 reviews - a consistently loved Pāpāmoa venue. Booking ahead is recommended, particularly for evenings and weekends.

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Vietnamese food in Pāpāmoa - common questions

Pāpāmoa does not currently have a dedicated Vietnamese restaurant. The closest option is Lantern at 20 Domain Road - a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant with Vietnamese-influenced dishes including summer rolls, fish dumplings and wok-tossed rice noodles. Rated 4.8 stars from 552 reviews. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm.
Lantern at 20 Domain Road is Pāpāmoa’s Southeast Asian fusion restaurant - Malaysian, Vietnamese and broader SE Asian influences in a tropical garden setting. Thai Thani at 30 Gravatt Road (Fashion Island) serves dedicated authentic Thai cuisine. Both are well-regarded by locals.
Lantern is a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant rather than a purely Vietnamese restaurant. The menu includes Vietnamese-influenced dishes such as summer rolls, fish dumplings and wok-tossed rice noodles alongside Malaysian and other SE Asian dishes. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm. Book at lantern.nz or call 022 121 1755.
Yes. Book online at lantern.nz/reservations or call 022 121 1755. Booking ahead is recommended, especially for evenings and weekends when the venue is popular.

Lantern at a Glance

  • 20 Domain Road - Pāpāmoa Beach
  • Phone - 022 121 1755
  • Mon closed, Tue–Sun from 12pm
  • 4.8 from 552 reviews
  • SE Asian fusion - Vietnamese-influenced
  • Vegan Chef’s Selection menu available
  • Cocktail bar on-site
  • Book at lantern.nz/reservations
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