Paper Lantern | Calgary's Hidden Vietnamese Gastropub Gem

📍 Location: Chinatown (look for the unmarked, weathered doorway) ⏰ Hours: Wed-Sat nights only - make reservations! 🍜 The Adventure • Beef Carpaccio: Refreshingly light, perfect for raw meat lovers • Salmon Summer Rolls: Traditional meets fusion with whole salmon chunks + shrimp • Wonton Noodle Special: Taiwanese night market vibes • Crispy Vietnamese Crepes: Satisfying crunch but filling is standard • Grilled Pork Skewers: Charred to perfection with addictive BBQ glaze 🍸 Craft Cocktails • Pandan Painkiller: Fragrant pandan cake in cocktail form (that vibrant green one!) • Saturn: Bartender's sweet pick - dangerously smooth 💎 Why It's Special ✓ Speakeasy vibes: Don't judge the book by its cover ✓ Bites-sized portions: $50-55pp for sharing plates + drinks (come after dinner) ✓ Insider tip: Ask about off-menu creations 🌟 Pro Tips Book ahead (tiny space!) Camera ready: Moody lighting = 📸 gold Focus on drinks & snacks - save pho for elsewhere #CalgaryHiddenGem #VietnameseFusion #DateNightSpot