Haven Kitchen - Langley

Always a great time. Drinks are perfect. service is great. atmosphere great for a Friday! read more Always a great time. Drinks are perfect. service is great. atmosphere great for a Friday!

The menu is quite limited with not many options for burgers and sandwiches. The booths are small and only suitable for 3 to 4 people. Prices are a bit high. How... read more The menu is quite limited with not many options for burgers and sandwiches. The booths are small and only suitable for 3 to 4 people. Prices are a bit high. However, the service was excellent. Our waitress was efficient and friendly.

The restaurant was extremely busy and noisy. The service was a little slow, but understandable as the server seemed to be handling a lot of tables. Despite this... read more The restaurant was extremely busy and noisy. The service was a little slow, but understandable as the server seemed to be handling a lot of tables. Despite this, she was very kind and pleasant.

Haven was absolutely delightful. I happened to stop by for some late-night food, and everything we tried was spot on. We kicked things off with some crispy temp... read more Haven was absolutely delightful. I happened to stop by for some late-night food, and everything we tried was spot on. We kicked things off with some crispy tempura coconut prawns, which had a fantastic flavor, complemented by a dipping sauce that had just the right amount of sweet heat. The poke bowl was a bit overwhelming due to the sesame chips; the balance was off, and it would have been better with fewer chips or more poke. However, my favorite dish was the noodles, bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, and perfectly cooked. My only disappointment was the lemongrass chicken skewer, which mainly tasted like lemon and lacked that authentic Asian lemongrass flavor. Aside from that, we thoroughly enjoyed the service and ambiance—it's a lovely spot for a date. The music was at a pleasant volume, allowing for easy conversation, and the decor was charming.

I had heard numerous recommendations for Stairway to Haven from a customer of mine, and although past suggestions haven't always panned out, I decided it was ti... read more I had heard numerous recommendations for Stairway to Haven from a customer of mine, and although past suggestions haven't always panned out, I decided it was time to give this place a shot since I'd never been before. Located on 64th Avenue near Willbrook Mall, the restaurant's parking is on its east side, so be sure not to park in the pub lot next door. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the hostess and noticed the exterior features an enclosed patio. To the left of the entrance is a bar, while the dining area on the right includes both tables and booths with a high ceiling. There’s also a staircase leading to a second level of dining. The overall layout and atmosphere reminded me of places like Cactus Club and Joey's. Now, here’s what I ordered: 1. **Haven Caesar**: This was just okay, fairly average. 2. **Aelo Apertivo Spritz**: A light and refreshing drink; quite a nice mocktail. 3. **Gyoza from Another Planet**: The dish was overwhelmed by ingredients, losing the essence of simple gyoza. 4. **Tempura Coconut Prawns**: These were crunchier than similar offerings at Whitespot and Milestones, but they missed the light, airy texture typically associated with tempura. 5. **Dill Pickle Fried Chicken Wings**: Unfortunately, these were slightly overcooked and lacked a distinct dill pickle flavor. They were quite bland without the house-made ranch sauce. 6. **Broiled Char Siu Salmon**: The sauce had a delightful, intriguing flavor that complemented the dish well, but the salmon was overcooked and lacked the characteristic char on the edges to truly be called char siu. 7. **14oz AAA Charbroiled Ribeye Steak**: A generous portion, nicely cooked; however, the sauce reminded me more of a pasta sauce than a steak sauce. If you enjoy the atmosphere and vibe typical of places like Cactus Club, Earls, and Joey's, this is a nice spot for you. The service was friendly and attentive; it was great to see the staff actively engaged. Overall, while the food was decent, it didn’t quite meet the expectations set by its descriptions—some small adjustments could really enhance the experience. Sometimes, a little tweak is all it takes to illuminate the path along the stairway to food haven.