Lang's Kitchen

133 reviews

146 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

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Lang's Kitchen is a Asian restaurant located at 146 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia. It has received 133 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-3PM
Tuesday10AM-3PM
Wednesday10AM-3PM
Thursday5-9PM
Friday5-9PM
Saturday10AM-3PM
Sunday10AM-3PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Lang's Kitchen: 146 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

  • Lang's Kitchen has 4.2 stars from 133 reviews

  • Asian restaurant

  • "There are bad and good days, went here last night with my partner and the food was burnt (including the rice which tasted like it was coated in canola oil or something similar)"

    "Really disappointing"

    "The service was pretty poor"

    "Very disappointing that there is no consistency anymore"

    "Horrible service, horrible food"

Reviews

  • Hayley Paige

There are bad and good days, went here last night with my partner and the food was burnt (including the rice which tasted like it was coated in canola oil or something similar). Food was poor and the staff seemed quite stressed. The rice was very very different to how it normally is which was sadly very disappointing but the dumplings and Ragu beef where also very disappointing meals to say the least considering they’re our go to when it comes to food takeout. It was almost like a completely new set of staff showed up and took things over for the night and I was very disappointed to have wasted money here. When it’s good it’s Amazing and the food is to die for! Beautiful restaurant and top service from staff! There’s a fun maze to get to the toilet but it’s a great adventure for when you’re wanting to get away from embarrassing family conversations fried rice, honey chicken, the satay beef and chicken are mouth watering! Drinks are awesome and it’s just an awesome little restaurant to go to!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner

  • Danielle Kindleyside

Really disappointing. Ordered a veg fried rice.. when ordering, waiter asked if we wanted it to have no chicken (generally what veg means!), but despite confirming this, we were served the chicken and prawn rice. Sent it back, and it came out having clearly just had the prawns and chicken picked out, since there were still bits of prawn throughout and what was left was a very small serving. It certainly wasn’t a veg dish either, having a total of 1 piece of carrot, 1 pea and 1 piece of broccoli in it. Lucky we aren’t allergic to prawns! The jungle chicken was like licking a salt rock. The honey chicken was tasty but since everything else was so disappointing we won’t be returning and do not recommend. The water jug was also dirty, which makes me wonder about the state of the kitchen.

  • Adam Hocking

The service was pretty poor. Staff seemed new and they weren’t really sure what to do. Food was average. The dumplings we had were ok but they seemed microwaved as the outside was hard where it was joined to seal the dumplings. Satay skewers were nice, but the peanut sauce was just lacking something. But pretty good. Lemongrass chicken was weird. Seemed like it had been marinated with something you’d get for $3 from coles. Mongolian chicken was actually very nice, it was the one good thing about the experience. Shame really as I like to support small local businesses.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40

  • Rachel Stratford

Very disappointing that there is no consistency anymore. Nothing is ever the same and you never know what you're going to get. Lang's curry puffs are the best I've ever experienced and one of the main reasons I visit. When we ordered these on Saturday we were not advised that they were not available but instead served curry parcels that appeared to be out of a box. The Mongolian steak tasted like black bean and it was overall very disappointing. Sorry Lang but consistency is key and when an item is not available please advise instead of substituting.

  • Caleb Hobart

Horrible service, horrible food. Extremely unwelcoming and rude, with the food leaving a very rude taste in our mouths. Veggies raw and chicken frozen. Food quality so bad it was inedible. Not only was it disgusting!!! It took 1.5 hours for 2 simple curries to come to the table. Left two full untouched curries on the table and asked not to pay for them as they were uncooked. And owner cooked up a stink. Would not recommend and certainly would never return. Steer clear.

  • Vanessa Dingle

Staying at the McLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park we decided to bunker down in the wet on a Saturday evening and order a mix of starters and a healthy serving of the combination Singapore noodles. The spring rolls were crispy and fresh and the best we have ever had, the serve of pan fried dumplings heavenly, while my hubby helped himself to the Singapore noodles and was seriously impressed with the size and amount of prawns. We will order again! Thank you x

  • Alice Rose

Ordered a meal from them, told them it was for a coeliac and they failed to inform that their lemon honey chicken is in fact, not gluten free.... which is just disappointing to say the least. Makes me wonder if they actually understand the seriousness of this disease. It's hard enough to find a place one can eat out as someone with CD and this makes one question the true understanding and practices involved with CD and catering to those.

  • Ellie Z

Pad Thai is $18 now???!!!!!!Ordered the takeaway through phone. The only menu I can found is the one on their Facebook. It says $14. So I ordered it without doubt. When I came to the restaurant and to pay. They told me the menu was changed about two months. It’s plenty time to update the menu. Also For $4 rising for a noodle is so ridiculous. Also didn’t get informed of pricing changes at all. Such a ripoff. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!

  • S Spence

Fabulous food! LOVE the combination Pad Thai, with big juicy prawns and a serving size to match, because you won't want the bowl to end. Other favourites are satay chicken, crispy sticky honey chicken, and delicious Singapore noodles with prawn and pork. You can tell this food is made with heart and soul. Every mouthful is an absolute treat, and a credit to the chef. Love Langs Kitchens!

  • Rod Way

Food was fresh and very tasty, stay chicken was the best I've tasted.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Dietary restrictions accommodated
Vegetarian, Not sure
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection

  • Phil Smith

I had the Szechuan (Sichuan) Basil Chilli and wife Duck Pancakes. Both were very good, enjoyed with a bottle of Ekhidna Rose. There is a nice ambience to the place. They also have this special service where if you forget to pay for your dinner one of the waitresses and the manager will pursue you down the main street, for a considerable distance if required. Four stars!

  • Kathryn souvertjis

Came for a quick dinner after sport. I ordered Chinese greens and a vegetarian wok toss. Both dishes were disproportionately French beans which were clearly off. Some had visible soft, brown patches, but even those that didn't tasted off. Once all of the beans were removed there was only a small amount left that was edible. Certainly won't be returning.

  • Hairy 4

So glad we tried Langs for a relaxed birthday dinner. Food was amazing and well priced. 3 (not fussy) kids were impressed too. Staff were young, polite and gave just the right amount of service. We honestly couldn't day anything negative. Every single item on the menu sounds awesome and can't wait to go back to try something else! The gem of the Vale.

  • amanda breese

Lovely food and friendly staff! We had a great meal that was altered to be gluten free- great serving sizes, special mention to the delicious Prawn Choo Chee Curry. Will be going back for the Pho and Laksa next time!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Dietary restrictions
Gluten free

  • Sean Halperin

What a great and unexpected restaurant in McLaren Vale. The food is sensational and extremely well priced. Tonight I had a special request of sweet and sour beef instead of pork. Without hesitation they said yes and made me the best sweet and sour beef i have ever had. I will definitely be back and highly rate this place!

  • Deb Simpson

Was a little bit of a wait for takeaway but that was totally understandable once home and tried the food. Very generous servings for entree and main (noodles) with perfect mix of fresh veg, beef and noodles. Not greasy at all. Felt very healthy and far from what is normally dished up elsewhere, this was exceptional

  • sarah Knight

Slowest service! Each time its taken longer than 40 minutes. Staff dont communicate. I'm a local. Never again. When I asked for my money back after nearly an hour the owner came out and was defensive not listening to my feedback. Was argumentative and rude. One way to run a business into the ground.

  • C L

Dishes are very good, especially fried rice and stir fry dishes. Be prepared to wait for a long time. Best to call to order, wait for 1 hour, then call again to check if your order is ready before going to pickup. You need a lot of time and patience to eat at the restaurant.

  • Stuart Parry

We know our Asian food and we thought the food was pretty average here. The Tom Yum and Hokkien noodles were bland. The Pad Thai and Laksa faired better but for the money, we won’t return.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60

  • Cheryl Waye

Meals delicious and tasty. Service prompt and friendly. Hubby said it was the best satay chicken he has ever had.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Pan Anon

They served me burnt fried rice and it tasted burnt. There were black burn marks on the rice grains and vegetables. It was the worst fried rice I've ever tried. The beef pho was completely devoid of any flavor besides a bit of salt. The

  • Beck Greenwood

BEST LEMON CHICKEN EVER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We thought they were open for lunch but they weren't, they saw my little girl outside their restaurant and made her lemon chicken anyway Very tasty food and friendly service …

  • Clark Ernst

Lang serves delicious and fresh Asian cuisine, entertained by Alex on the keyboards. We also supplied our own entertainment with dance and sing a long. Luved the evening dinner, served by friendly and courteous staff.

  • Alan Hardy

Very nice smaller Cafe style restaurant! Pleasant people, atmosphere and food!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jayne Fresi

Thank you we booked a 80th birthday from Canberra.. from Google internet.. was totally amazing .. banquet lunch food spot on atmosphere excellent staff went out if their way..totally recommend this restaurant

  • Miley

Got take away with my family for dinner amazing delicious food fresh vegetables and also sells great fresh self grown vegetables and fruit that is much cheaper than shops and also really nice young workers!!

  • Shayne Lester

Great little friendly place.the food was good ,no wine list just a small selection on offer when requested .the young waitress needs more help in the art of pouring wine .great value will def going back.

  • Evan Morony

The food here is delicious, the noodles in the Pad Thai are so soft and delicate definitely a stand out dish. I here they are moving. I hope they set up soon as it would be a loss without them

  • Celia Guillermo

Excellent food from fresh ingredients plus a variety of wine. Restaurant is in accessible location. Lang supports local producers and offers them to the community at very reasonable prices.

  • Jason Aquest

Havent been made to feel like my meals where forgotten about before tonight usually great but wont be in a hurry to come back I urge you all to order take away at least they get there food

  • Steven Romankus

Thank you Lang! thanks so much for sharing your fresh produce out the front! So rare to see these days! and to top it off always greeted with a friendly smile.
Meal type
Other

  • Charmaine Ellames

Great meeting place for locals! Delish food cooked fresh by Lang, excellent wine collection from local wineries! Friendly service, casual atmosphere & our favourite local restaurant

  • Gail Smith

This is the worst food we have had in along time. Ordered takeaway, didn't get what we ordered, servings very small, tasteless and both of us were sick after eating it. Stay away.

  • Perobassman

Beautiful meals, well presented well priced and nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. I don't know how come we've never been here before, that's about to change. Highly recommended

  • burgertanker

Went here for a birthday, really nice atmosphere and the food was awesome. Definitely a keeper
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40

  • Dechen Nguyen

I am Vietnamese and some say very hard to please. Do yourselves a favour and come eat at this little gem. The host Lang is delightful. One of the best outside Vietnam.

  • Nancy Amee

Amazing food .love it but then Lang never fails when it comes to food ..Good food is worth waiting for considering she cooks it herself with the freshest ingredients..

  • Kerri Heness

Pad thai was bland and so was the Barramundi...service good nice and friendly
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60

  • Janice Evans

Delicious meal, barramundi was very nice indeed. Staff friendly and helpful.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Danielle Kaye

I will not be returning here. Found a millipede in my Pad Thai and a meat that was not meant to be there. Very disappointed and turned off completely.

  • Michele Probin

Delightfully fresh and tasty meals. First time diners and it was so lovely. The service was exceptional and attentive. We will definitely be back.

  • Paolouchi Centofanti

This is One of, if not the best Asian Restaurant in Adelaide. Beautiful fresh foods, vegetables and tender meats. A must try when in Mclaren Vale.

  • margaret flavel

Just beautiful. Excellent service and freshly cooked delicious food. Well worth going, we’ll certainly be back next time we come to McLaren Vale

  • Darren Harrison

The lady was so nice and kind. She offered to cook for us even though the kitchen was closed. The home grown tomatoes they sold were also fresh

  • carol collins

Lovely food
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • James Davies

Attempted to call for a takeaway on a Saturday night - staff picked up the phone then hung up multiple times. Very unprofessional.

  • Pat Cavallaro

Langs is a top class restaurant food is fresh daily and she cooks with tender loving care. It is a pleasure to eat at Langs.

  • Gracie

Good food for affordable prices. Friendly owner and fast service. Honey chicken and basil schezuan chicken are very yummy.

  • Amanda Barker

Lovely fresh meal with excellent service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–40

  • Sue Hocking

I ordered take away pad Thai, unfortunately it was dry and gluggy noodles. Very disappointed, it went in the bin

  • Roger Antoniazzi

Nice fresh food in slightly tired surroundings served by friendly staff. Good value to boot and nice coffee!

  • Sue Rahley

We stayed in the caravan park for 12 days & ate here 3 times( once there & twice takeaways). Food fantastic.

  • Gary Wilson

Great food and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$20–40

  • Alicia Cater

Absolutely delicious, the best food I've had in mclaren vale for a long time Will definitely be back

  • Gilbert Bages

Very good Vietnamese food and nice chilled place. Price is also great!
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  • To Vo

Good value for money.relax atmosphere home style cooked beef.crispy duck.hot pot pork belly

  • Chris Hogben

In Maclaren Vale for the day. Dined here with friends and we all loved it and Lang so much

  • Tai Loben

The laksa was damn delicious. Good sized servings, plenty of chicken and prawns. Cheers!

  • fan4collingwood

Lang is always a wonderful place to eat. Never disappointed and today was no exception.

  • Adrian Dauk

Waited over an hour after phoning ahead, for take away, however it was worth the wait.

  • Cyber Fox

Totally recommend Thai pancake and anything with prawns -freshness and quality 10/10

  • Diane Ellis

Authentic, fresh, flavorful. Gluten free on request on lots of dishes. Love it.

  • endr

Fantastic food and amazing service. My favourite restaurant in McLaren Vale

  • Nobin Thomas

Great food, less waiting period. . And friendly staff... Loved it

  • Allan Suskin

Good service & food. Nice quiet atmosphere. Will be going again.

  • Anna Tegelj

Waitresses very helpful and so friendly. The food was amazing.

  • Jason Godfrey

Fantastic food
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner

  • Andreas Behren

Good food, lacks spicyness but overall ok and well priced.

  • Jenny Capps

Well priced,great food and service. Very enjoyable night.

  • TD World Travel

Amazing food will be coming back regularly thats for sure

  • Colleen Lucy

Wonderful service. Great tasty food. Highly recommend

  • Toby blackintosh

Threw my frozen dimsim into the door and smashed it

  • Tanya

We love Langs, the food is always fresh and yum.

  • Badass Barnett

"I'll be back", great food and cosy atmosphere.

  • Chris Kelly

Delicious dim sums, dumplings and spring rolls

  • Jen Wright

Excellent. Friends from Melbourne loved Langs

  • Georgia Murray

Always fantastic food and fantastic service.

  • Ken Cunningham

Great food and an all round fantastic time.

  • Aulia Ojong

Pork with garlic & ginger is very2 nice...

  • Amanda Tyrrell

Delicious food and friendly service …

  • Gloria Coles

Very reasonable price for a great meal

  • Qian Li

Best food I have had for a long time.

  • Janko Tegelj

Friendly service and fantastic food.

  • Graham Flint

Good food and service. Prices good

  • James Nash

Very nice food, friendly service

  • BLUE MAX

Good food nive friendly service

  • Kyle Tyrrell

Delicious, friendly, brilliant!

  • Aulia Ojong

Taste and affordable price

  • Drew Taylor

Yummy ! Thanks Lang …

  • Matt Allanson

Good food good service

  • Paul Ashby

Fast takeaway service

  • jono999s

Closed not happy

  • Jake Scicluna

Awesome food!!

  • Tracy Donnelly

Love the food

  • Jake Fowler

Great meals

  • Jason Daines (Bundy)

Good food

  • Robyn Tovey

So slow!

  • Vicky Walch

Love it!

  • Anthony De Lisio

Agree

  • Caching with Azzo

Ok

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