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Our Story

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Lantern Society began with a simple idea as we want to be your favourite Asian neighbour by creating a place where everyone feels welcome, and it feels like a regular spot for your family and friend, even on your first visit.

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We're a neighbourhood kitchen serving the Asian comfort food that we grew up loving — the dishes our mums, aunties, and grandmothers taught us to cook. Think slow-cooked curries, steaming bowls of laksa, crispy wings, and fragrant rice plates. Nothing fancy. Just good food, cooked the way it should be.

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The name Lantern Society is our little nod to the lanterns that light up streets, markets, and family dinners across Asia — a quiet invitation that says, come in, you're welcome here. That's the feeling we wanted to bring to our corner of the neighbourhood.

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We opened our doors in 2026 with a small team, a lot of heart, and recipes carried from home kitchens across Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and beyond. Every dish on our menu tells a story — of family, of travel, of the places we call home.

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Our Kitchen

We cook like we're feeding family. That means fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, and a whole lot of care in every plate. Our curries simmer low and slow. Our sambal is made in-house. Our rice is always hot. No shortcuts, no fuss — just honest food made with love.

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Monday to Sunday

Lunch 11am - 2 pm

Dinner 5pm - 9 pm

Fully Licensed​​

Wine • Beer • Cocktails • No BYO

671 Main Road Stoke, Nelson

Located in the former Crusoe's cafe

Behind Liquorland Stoke

Phone : (03) 539 1192

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