I am a long time ten year die hard Langbaan fan and I’ve held back posting this review.
However after quite a few visits to the new location I’ve felt the need to express my dissatisfaction towards the past half dozen menus.
As someone previously mentioned the menus at the old location really popped with regional Thai specialties. Yet since the move they seem to be creating new dishes with uninspired results.
As my dad used to say ‘they’re getting too big for their britches’.
I mentioned to Cira tonight that they should bring back some of their older successful menus and she said they have new chefs now who want to do their own thing.
Thats completely understandable but not what brought me to Langbaan in the first place.
I used to be able to enjoy Thai food at Langbaan that I would not get from all the Pad Thai joints around town. Now they are trying to upscale the regional dishes and, as a result, are losing the soul of the cuisine.
I will say the service continues to be exemplary. Friendliness and efficiency go a long way in customer service and they always nail this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Sushmita Kadam
Langbaan’s Thai-Muslim–inspired tasting menu was incredible! We started with delicate bites like the Miang Som (shrimp, pomelo, betel leaf) and the Kanom Krok (scallop in coconut cream, crispy rice cup), Gang Kahri- venison tartare which was delicious! For main we had a rich lamb curry, and even a standout Thai-Muslim curry rice. Dessert including a Roti Sai Mhai and cake khing was a perfect, surprising finish. The kitchen handled my food restrictions gracefully and without complaint, and each dish was as thoughtfully prepared as the regular menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim
An extraordinary experience. It's a set menu with two sittings per night so service was smooth and well coordinated. The food was amazing. The service attentive but not fussy. A very special night. It's not an inexpensive meal but I think it's well worth it. We will be back.
Amy
Always a wonderful dinner and experience at Langbaan! Perfect for a birthday celebration with someone special ;)
Candace
Best meal I have had in Portland or anywhere else for that matter. And I've had some great ones. The flavors are complex and defy simple terms like "heat" or "bright". The tasting menu was beautifully crafted and presented. Our servers were friendly and explained the the role that different key ingredients or spices played in the dishes.--This is more than a meal, if you wish you will come away learning so much about Thai cuisine. We had a chef's table overlooking the preparation and assembly of the meal--it was beautifully choreographed and the team members were maestros at their craft. An evening to remember!
Akanksha
Incredible experience. We did the tasting menu as well as the wine pairing, and everything was excellent. The hosts/servers were all very knowledgeable and kind. We were celebrating a bday, and they brought out a candle with dessert. The extra touches really make the experience.
Laurie
Memorable service and flavors! The servers were caring and attentive, and each food course was a delight. Loved everything about our meal.
Becky Paulk
Amazing experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yulia
One the best tasting menues in Portland. Always interesting and wonderful flavor combinations. Immaculately executed dishes and on point presentation. Whine pairing was well chosen and complimented the food. Friendly very professional and unobtrusive service. Try the sheffs counter and enjoy the preparation view. A must for foodies.
Darcy
What an incredible menu! Service and food were both delightful. We left with happy and full bellies, and greatly enjoyed how innovative the meal was! We would most certainly be back. The one thing that stopped it from being 5 stars? A strong draft, leaving me bitterly cold the entire experience. As the kitchen staff constantly ran in and out the front door to take care of patrons outside, a blast of cold wind would hit us. I ended up needing to wear my winter coat the entire time. The server was incredibly kind and gave me a warm cup of water to hold but it honestly was distracting.
We had a great time, and a great meal. In addition to the outstanding food the service was amazing. We are looking forward to another visit.
This was the last night of thier Bangkok menu, and we really enjoyed every course, with an excellent wine pairing. All of the dishes were really well thought out, and were balanced in regards to flavor and texture. Notable standouts were the shrimp, Hokkaido scallop, chicken roulade, and macaroon.
Atmosphere is very warm and intimate, especially seated at the Chef's counter. Highly, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven
Super disappointing. We made a birthday reservation for the tasting menu and from the moment we walked in the vibe was off. The door has a sign telling you to pull hard on it (maybe just fix the door lol?), the room was drafty and cold, and the hostess made everyone with a reservation wait outside in the rain for their table like we were at the airport waiting to board. Then we sat for 10 minutes just to get a hello and a cocktail order. The intro bites were 90% raw seafood and an absolutely gross level of coconut milk with little spice or salt to balance. We paid halfway through with a polite excuse and left. I’ve had better Thai food and friendlier service at a street cart. This place just makes me miss Pok Pok.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tyler
Overall we had a nice time but my expectations were higher based on Langbaan's reputation. We arrived for the 7:45 seating and joined the dozen other diners waiting under a tent outside. It was cold and rainy and the staff was way too slow to seat guests. For some reason each group was brought into the restaurant and sat one at a time with pauses in between. Once seated almost 15 minutes passed before anyone greeted us. Beyond the awkward start the service was skilled, pleasant and attentive. For me the food was hit and miss but that's to be expected with a seasonal tasting menu. Loads of flavor and texture and interesting presentation. Wine pairings were great. Cocktail menu is weak. Overall experience was good but I would much sooner return to Phuket than I would Langbaan.
David
We didn't think the wine pairing was worth it. The food was delicious, but the price tag was really high.
keegan
Enjoyed our time. Service was excellent but food was ok for price. There were only a few items that were outstanding. Rest was ok.
I am a long time ten year die hard Langbaan fan and I’ve held back posting this review.
However after quite a few visits to the new location I’ve felt the need to express my dissatisfaction towards the past half dozen menus.
As someone previously mentioned the menus at the old location really popped with regional Thai specialties. Yet since the move they seem to be creating new dishes with uninspired results.
As my dad used to say ‘they’re getting too big for their britches’.
I mentioned to Cira tonight that they should bring back some of their older successful menus and she said they have new chefs now who want to do their own thing.
Thats completely understandable but not what brought me to Langbaan in the first place.
I used to be able to enjoy Thai food at Langbaan that I would not get from all the Pad Thai joints around town. Now they are trying to upscale the regional dishes and, as a result, are losing the soul of the cuisine.
I will say the service continues to be exemplary. Friendliness and efficiency go a long way in customer service and they always nail this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Langbaan’s Thai-Muslim–inspired tasting menu was incredible! We started with delicate bites like the Miang Som (shrimp, pomelo, betel leaf) and the Kanom Krok (scallop in coconut cream, crispy rice cup), Gang Kahri- venison tartare which was delicious! For main we had a rich lamb curry, and even a standout Thai-Muslim curry rice. Dessert including a Roti Sai Mhai and cake khing was a perfect, surprising finish. The kitchen handled my food restrictions gracefully and without complaint, and each dish was as thoughtfully prepared as the regular menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An extraordinary experience. It's a set menu with two sittings per night so service was smooth and well coordinated. The food was amazing. The service attentive but not fussy. A very special night. It's not an inexpensive meal but I think it's well worth it. We will be back.
Always a wonderful dinner and experience at Langbaan! Perfect for a birthday celebration with someone special ;)
Best meal I have had in Portland or anywhere else for that matter. And I've had some great ones. The flavors are complex and defy simple terms like "heat" or "bright". The tasting menu was beautifully crafted and presented. Our servers were friendly and explained the the role that different key ingredients or spices played in the dishes.--This is more than a meal, if you wish you will come away learning so much about Thai cuisine. We had a chef's table overlooking the preparation and assembly of the meal--it was beautifully choreographed and the team members were maestros at their craft. An evening to remember!
Incredible experience. We did the tasting menu as well as the wine pairing, and everything was excellent. The hosts/servers were all very knowledgeable and kind. We were celebrating a bday, and they brought out a candle with dessert. The extra touches really make the experience.
Memorable service and flavors! The servers were caring and attentive, and each food course was a delight. Loved everything about our meal.
Amazing experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One the best tasting menues in Portland. Always interesting and wonderful flavor combinations. Immaculately executed dishes and on point presentation. Whine pairing was well chosen and complimented the food. Friendly very professional and unobtrusive service. Try the sheffs counter and enjoy the preparation view. A must for foodies.
What an incredible menu! Service and food were both delightful. We left with happy and full bellies, and greatly enjoyed how innovative the meal was! We would most certainly be back. The one thing that stopped it from being 5 stars? A strong draft, leaving me bitterly cold the entire experience. As the kitchen staff constantly ran in and out the front door to take care of patrons outside, a blast of cold wind would hit us. I ended up needing to wear my winter coat the entire time. The server was incredibly kind and gave me a warm cup of water to hold but it honestly was distracting.
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a great time, and a great meal. In addition to the outstanding food the service was amazing. We are looking forward to another visit.
This was the last night of thier Bangkok menu, and we really enjoyed every course, with an excellent wine pairing. All of the dishes were really well thought out, and were balanced in regards to flavor and texture. Notable standouts were the shrimp, Hokkaido scallop, chicken roulade, and macaroon.
Atmosphere is very warm and intimate, especially seated at the Chef's counter. Highly, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super disappointing. We made a birthday reservation for the tasting menu and from the moment we walked in the vibe was off. The door has a sign telling you to pull hard on it (maybe just fix the door lol?), the room was drafty and cold, and the hostess made everyone with a reservation wait outside in the rain for their table like we were at the airport waiting to board. Then we sat for 10 minutes just to get a hello and a cocktail order. The intro bites were 90% raw seafood and an absolutely gross level of coconut milk with little spice or salt to balance. We paid halfway through with a polite excuse and left. I’ve had better Thai food and friendlier service at a street cart. This place just makes me miss Pok Pok.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Overall we had a nice time but my expectations were higher based on Langbaan's reputation. We arrived for the 7:45 seating and joined the dozen other diners waiting under a tent outside. It was cold and rainy and the staff was way too slow to seat guests. For some reason each group was brought into the restaurant and sat one at a time with pauses in between. Once seated almost 15 minutes passed before anyone greeted us. Beyond the awkward start the service was skilled, pleasant and attentive. For me the food was hit and miss but that's to be expected with a seasonal tasting menu. Loads of flavor and texture and interesting presentation. Wine pairings were great. Cocktail menu is weak. Overall experience was good but I would much sooner return to Phuket than I would Langbaan.
We didn't think the wine pairing was worth it. The food was delicious, but the price tag was really high.
Enjoyed our time. Service was excellent but food was ok for price. There were only a few items that were outstanding. Rest was ok.
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