Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Montclair: 1:30 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (973) 877-8168 to confirm.
Location & directions
379 Bloomfield AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042
About Paper Lantern
Looking for a Chinese restaurant in Montclair? Paper Lantern is at 379 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey. Our Montclair guide covers 178 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Paper Lantern is open daily, 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
You can visit for dine-in. On the menu: Sichuan dishes.
You can reach the team at (973) 877-8168.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant · Sichuan
- Address
- 379 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
- Phone
- (973) 877-8168
- Hours
- Open daily, 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Paper Lantern’s weekday schedule with 129 other Chinese restaurants in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 66.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (69 hours). 95% of Chinese restaurants in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Paper Lantern is one of them.
Compared with 129 other Chinese restaurants in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in New Jersey
Based on 65 menus with 9,584 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $12.88, and half of all items are priced between $9.40 and $16.75.
We don’t have Paper Lantern’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in New Jersey typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Wonton Soup | 55% | $4.18 |
| Chicken | 54% | $12.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 51% | $3.84 |
| Beef | 49% | $13.95 |
| Sesame Chicken | 49% | $16.47 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 48% | $16.95 |
| Shrimp | 43% | $12.95 |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken | 42% | $15.79 |
Calculated from 65 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Paper Lantern there are 112 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 131 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (24), Bakeries & Desserts (14), Italian (11), and Latin American & Caribbean (9).
Competition is light: 2 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 12 within three miles. The closest is New Jin Lin Restaurant, < 0.1 mi away.
55 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanSam's Table< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeKung Fu Tea< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianChatni Indian Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsHOTBIRDS< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiNami Nori Montclair< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Paper Lantern's opening hours?
Open daily, 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Is Paper Lantern open on Sunday?
Yes, Paper Lantern is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Paper Lantern located?
Paper Lantern is located at 379 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
What is the phone number of Paper Lantern?
You can call Paper Lantern at (973) 877-8168.
Does Paper Lantern offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Paper Lantern. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Paper Lantern open late?
No, Paper Lantern usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Paper Lantern?
There are 131 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Paper Lantern. Nearby options include Sam's Table (< 0.1 mi), Kung Fu Tea (< 0.1 mi), and Chatni Indian Restaurant (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Paper Lantern?
2 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is New Jin Lin Restaurant, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in New Jersey cost?
Based on 65 menus with 9,584 priced items from Chinese restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $12.88, and half of all items are priced between $9.40 and $16.75.
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