Layang Layang

Out of my extensive pool of friends, I only have one who is Malaysian. We decided to hit up Layang Layang... more

Out of my extensive pool of friends, I only have one who is Malaysian. We decided to hit up Layang Layang (which is five minutes away from my house... more

As a previous reviewer mentioned, Layang Layang is located in a spot that is a bit different from the norm -.. more

As a previous reviewer mentioned, Layang Layang is located in a spot that is a bit different from the norm - a standalone former house on a very la... more

I had been going to this restaurant ever since it opened, and for the first couple years, the food had been excellent. However, I went about a month ago with a friend, and to our disappointment, the food and service was bad. I simply thought that maybe they were having an off night since all my previous experiences were good. So, last night, I returned with a friend from out of town. That was a mistake! Not only was the service bad (i.e. the waiter poured cold water into our hot tea cups; the waitress looked annoyed that we walked in half an hour before closing; the waitstaff started sweeping the floor and putting chairs up while 4 tables of people were still having dinner), but we both became very ill from what we ate. Once we returned home, we both had gastric distress. I'll save you all the gory details, but I was praising the porcelain god. It was absolutely horrible. Until last night, it had been 25 years since this has happened to me due to food from a restaurant, and considering that I've eaten in my fair share of dumps, dives and holes-in-the-wall (including those in 3rd world countries), this restaurant accomplished quite a feat. I have never written a bad review of a restaurant before, but I felt that I really needed to warn people. Cons: Bad Food, Bad Service more

This place is overrated. Although I'm not Malaysian but the food here sure looked and tasted like Chinese food, not to mention the place is run by Chinese (mandarin) folks. Upon sitting down, 2 min later the waiter popped up asking if we were ready to order and of course not, since we were just on the 2nd page of the menu. Another 2 min later, another waiter appeared to ask if we ready to order again and to shoo him away, we ordered the Roti appetizer. Pros: moderate prices Cons: mediocre food more

We had the most horrible experience ever at a restaurant . We were 4 adults and 2 small 7 month babies . We went there , ordered food . Food was ok . So far so good . Then came the check . They had added $ 10 to the $ 68 bill as gratuity for a party of six or more . I went and asked about what service did they provide for 2 7 month old babies and they said ""we gave them high chairs"" . I refused to pay the forced gratuity charge of $ 10 .They sent 4 people to my table and tried strong arm tactics but I stood my ground . Then they took off the charge and I paid the amount of $ 68 ( with a $ 0 tip ) . Then they came and fought with me about why I had not written a tip ( imagine the nerve ) and told me to never come to their restaurant again . I am writing this because i don't want anyone else to go through this nightmare again . Please be careful and avoid this restaurant . Pros: food Cons: service ambience parking space more

Amazing food. Service was below average and the wait appeared to be a bit prohibitive, but i'd give it 5... more

Amazing food. Service was below average and the wait appeared to be a bit prohibitive, but i'd give it 5 stars nonetheless...delicious! more

I went to Layang last night. Small restaurant but easily parking. The food is ok, service is friendly. Price is reasonable. We paid 30 bucks for 2 people with an apertizer, a beef dish, a vegatable, and dessert . Recomended more

This building has seen 5 restaurants in about the same number of years. Never has there been a restaurant... more

This building has seen 5 restaurants in about the same number of years. Never has there been a restaurant as popular as Layang Layang, the current ... more

Being a Malaysian, I might be a bit more picky. I think Layang-layang is good at several dishes but not all of them. For roti canai, I don't think it can wrong any Malaysian restaurant. Satay is so-so, a bit too oily. Indian Mee Goreng (dissapointment), Char Kueh Teow is pretty good, but I think Penang Village at Coleman is better in this dish. Bak kut teh is just okay, but I have yet to find any good bak kut teh around Bay area. Dish I always order, the princess tofu and the chow-fun (flat rice noodles). Other dishes such as curry beef, ikan asam, baked fish, I will avoid, they are not tasty. Vegetable dishes, kangkung and okra can't go really wrong with belacan and dried shrimps in any restaurant. For dessert, cendol, kaya pancake are good. Ice kacang is too big but still good. Cons: No reservation on Fri more

We got coupon and tried this place. The food is great, the best. My boyfriend requested very, very, spicy and it was served really spicy and the chef made a special sauce on the side to add. When we returned the following week, he requested a little cut-down with the pepper and no need of the side sauce. And this man eats fresh, raw jalapeno and thai peppers. more

Excellent food (especially the roti canai). The service is VERY VERY slow, so go only when you have an extra hour to waste, else take the food home. The service is not so good either. I wish their portion size was slightly bigger. Pros: prices, food taste Cons: parking, service speed more

This place has the best Malaysian food in the area, but you must make sure you don't get seated next to the bathroom. The first time I went here we were seated next to the bathroom, the second time (we returned because of the food, especially the chicken satay!), we didn't and were glad that they removed the seating next to the bathroom. But the food here was awesome, the Roti Parata and Roti Canai were both absolutely awesome. The Chicken Satay was the best compared to any of the Thai or Malay places around. Pros: Awesome Food, Easy Parking Cons: Crowded more

This is an most authantic malaysian restaurant in the bay area, stop with banana ......series!! more