Le Lan Restaurant

An Asian-inspired decor paves the way for French and Vietnamese cuisine. Appetizers include coconut mango sticky rice and roasted hearts of palm. Dishes are prepared with creative attention to detail. Entrees (mostly $25-$33) include Asian Spiced Beef Tenderloin with bok choy, Chinese long beans, quinoa, and red wine sauce, as well as Roasted Rack of Lamb with Red Curried Loin with fennel...

The restaurant features two prix fixe menus: a pre-theater menu served Monday through Thursday between 5pm and 6pm for $38 or a special $38 Tuesday three-course prix-fixe menu.

While not advertised or listed on the menu, you can request either a six- or nine-course tasting menu with wine pairings.

So you're trying to woo a significant other. You've done Le Colonial to death and Trotter's and Alinea are just a bit out of your price range. Le Lan should be the next obvious choice, with its romantic setting filled with fresh floral arrangements, conversation-friendly appeal and minimalist design. The menu aptly complements the unpretentious vibe with delicate offerings of French-Vietnamese...

Is it possible for two high-caliber chefs to run a kitchen and not shoot each other in the food? Consulting chefs Roland Liccioni (Les Nomades) and Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun's) are giving it a go at this smart spot, which brought in executive chef Bill Kim (formerly of Trio and Charlie Trotter’s) to man the kitchen. Price is a consideration at French-Vietnamese Le Lan (which means the...

In Short
A large moon-shaped window marks this Asian-inspired restaurant on Clark Street, which is named appropriately after an orchid. Inside, diners find themselves a romantic space...

The unassuming exterior of Le Lan belies the wonderful dining experience to be found within. Two of the city’s most acclaimed chefs – Roland Liccioni of Le Francais (who also revitalized Les Nomades and spent several years at Carlos’) and Arun Sampanthavivat of Arun’s – join forces at Le Lan to produce a menu of exquisite, modern French-Vietnamese fare. Start with the delicate and delicious...