Langbaan - Jennings Lodge

Amazing food, great experience. One of the few fine dining establishments I’ve been to that is worth this kind of price. Scallops were the highlight along with the taro cake dessert. The main course was on the spicier end, and may be too much for some, so be careful. Service was attentive and

We had been to langbaan a few year ago and we’re blown away by the food and experience. This was our first time back and the sparkle just wasn’t there anymore.Food: The meal started with two dishes that we had enjoyed back in 2019, which felt surprising that they were still serving those same dishes. One of those dishes is super heavy in coconut milk, and this was soon followed by a soup that is also heavy in coconut milk. This progression didn’t work and made a nice soup significantly less enjoyable.The rest of the food just never really sparkled or was interesting like other meals we’ve had (both here in the past and around town). I also really struggled with some dishes being so ice cold that it was unpleasant (oyster, melon dessert).I’m wondering if it’s been awhile since the chefs have experienced the whole food progression themselves because it just didn’t seem to have a flow, in my opinion.Service: Both of the women who were working were extremely nice and knowledgeable. For a high end experience there were some misses. They didn’t clear the dirty plates after one of our courses, and didn’t bring silverware for our last dessert. Not a big deal, but for a high end experience it is worth noting. The whole experience felt kind of weird when I could hear the server giving the exact same food speal down to the seemingly off the cuff remarks to the table next to us. It’s all just a bit over rehersed.We won’t be back but the experience we had at the old location still goes down in our top dining experiences!

Top notch! From incredible food to amazing, professional service. We were delighted to spend our anniversary dinner with Langbaan. Each dish was unique and delicious.

Pros:Probably the fastest tasting experience we have had which is a huge pro for me. The food was delicious. For nut allergies, they make you a separate dish that's similar. The staff was all very friendly and knowledgeable about each dish. Loved every dish they gave us. So it's hard to pick a favorite and they change the menu so chances are you would have a slightly different experience when you go food wise.Cons:Corkage fee is on the high end and so is the price for similar restaurants/experiences.Have done quite a few tasting experiences now at different restaurants and this was definitely on the high end of all of them. The only reason I'd rate this a 4/5 is for the price. If that doesn't bother you then it's a 5/5.Dietary restrictions: Tell them about your allergies and they will accommodate.

I really enjoyed all the starters; they were exceptional and quite inventive. The main dishes, however, didn't quite meet my expectations, as I was hoping for something beyond the standard Thai fare. That said, they were still good. I do think the prices could be reevaluated, as I've been to Michelin-starred restaurants that were less expensive. On a positive note, all the drinks were light and flavorful, allowing me to enjoy my meal without feeling overly intoxicated.