An intimate farewell evening of resilience, family, and Vietnamese culinary magic.
Join us for one last hurray as we share a banquet of treasured family recipes from Pauline’s award winning book Secrets of the Red Lantern paired with Pauline’s raw, unfiltered storytelling of her family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam to building one of Australia’s most iconic restaurants.
An intimate evening of storytelling, culture, and connection.
Red Lantern invites you into the powerful true story of a family who fled war-torn Vietnam and built a new life in Australia, through struggle, silence, and ultimately, success.
Hear from award-winning author and restaurateur Pauline Nguyen as she shares the raw, unfiltered journey of growing up in a turbulent household, navigating the challenges of being a refugee child, and transforming pain into purpose as one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs.
This is not just a story about food, it's a story about resilience, identity, family, and the alchemy of turning hardship into healing.
Come for the meal, stay for the message.
The evening includes a curated banquet featuring treasured family recipes, taking you on a culinary journey through Vietnamese flavours, designed to nourish both body and soul.
6.30pm on Thursday, 6 November 2025
$240pp including matching wines
($150pp discounted price for High School Students with a valid student ID card)*
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TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Final menu to be confirmed. This is a shared table event. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Should you cancel your booking within 48 hours of the event, your payment is non-refundable. Any extras ordered on the evening are to be paid for on the night. If you are feeling unwell prior to the event, please contact us immediately for alternate arrangements.
*High School Student Discount - This discounted rate is for High School students 18 years and under with a valid student ID card. No matching wines will be offered, only non-alcoholic beverages. Please present your student ID card on the evening for verification. Should you not have the appropriate ID present, you will be liable for the price difference of $90.