CHARLOTTE, NC — Three Lanters, a fast casual Asian kitchen specializing in cuisine from Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, is planning a summer 2026 debut with a central hub location in Charlotte’s South End, founder Hervé Laveaud told Business Debut. The team is currently searching for a site that will serve as a commissary-style hub, which will supply satellite locations to follow.
What to Expect
Three Lanters is being designed as an all-day, flexible stop for guests. The hub will offer grab-and-go coffee and breakfast starting around 7 a.m., followed by a fast casual lunch and dinner service. Guests will be able to dine in a cozy setting with Wi-Fi and lounge-style seating or take their food to go.
Laveaud said he wants guests to feel comfortable staying to work on laptops or meet friends, without being rushed. The concept also calls for a full bar with Asian-inspired drinks and cocktails, as well as late-night grab-and-go food and beverages on Fridays and Saturdays.
Menu and Vision
Three Lanters will focus on Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese flavors in a fast casual format. Laveaud said the menu will feature items such as poke-style bowls and other Asian-inspired dishes at accessible price points.
Laveaud comes from a fine dining and hotel background, including more than 20 years of experience launching, scaling, and selling restaurant concepts…