New North Shore Asian Restaurant Celebrates Soft Opening

MARBLEHEAD, MA — A new North Shore Asian food and fresh sushi option celebrated its soft opening on Tuesday, with the Red Lantern in Marblehead offering a full menu and welcoming guests from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Red Lantern opened in the former Mai Tai Lounge location on Pleasant Street.

Red Lantern went through a remodel and will feature Bao Buns, soup dumplings, Omakase, handcrafted cocktails and fresh, local ingredients.

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"Inspired by the red lantern, a symbol of unity, joy, and good fortune in Asian culture, we're creating a space where exceptional food, warm hospitality, and meaningful connections come together," Red Lantern owners posted on social media.

Mai Tai Lounge recently wrapped up operations and thanked its customers for their support through the years, while sending well-wishes to the new Red Lantern owners and staff.

"We are truly thankful for your patronage, but even more so for the friendships, memories, and connections we made along the way," Mai Tai Lounge told customers. "You made our time at Mai Tai Lounge so special, and we will always appreciate that. While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, we are excited to share that an entirely new restaurant will soon be opening in our former space.

"Although this is a separate business from us and a new chapter for the location, we wish the new owners nothing but the best and many years of success."

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