Chef's Table by Lebua เชฟส์เทเบิล บาย เลอบัว — Restaurant in Si Lom Subdistrict

Chef’s Table Bangkok …………. There’re several drawbacks regarding the service which could not be found at the two Michelin starred restaurant and service award recipient. Firstly, when I requested for the quiet corner at the restaurant, what I got was the table at the far end in a dimly lit corner. Once I ask for the more lighting counterpart, the staff tried to insist that the table assigned to me would be the best. However, the table I got is poor, lack of natural sunlight and too dark when it come at night. Moreover, the table was not quiet as he or she convinced. The staff at the kitchen keeps talking not only about the work related topic but personal issue which can be easily heard. The worst thing that I have encountered came next as one of the kitchenhand’s mobile phone rang. This was an unacceptable manner since I expected them to switch off or turn on the silent mode. Although the staff tried to offer me another table or an opportunity to look around before making a decision but they seems to convince me that table assigned would suit me most; therefore I decide not to change as I feel the staff is not sincere enough to tackle with this problem. ……………. Another shortcoming about the service is the time management. At first, the staff is quite to deliver amuse bouche while taking for ages before the second course to arrive. The fish course came immediately after they cleaned the langoustine course while the main course (veal) taking longer time to arrive. This inconsistency ruined the impressive experience for the whole meal ………………… Moreover, the staffs always interrupted me over the meal with overwhelming questions. Some are annoying, some are threatening and even some of the questions make me feel a bit “cross the line” manner. The questions like “have you ever been at the French restaurant” should be replaced by “How can you compare the food and service restaurant to other fine dining counterparts?”. During the main course while I was chewing, one of the staffs approached and asked whether I am happy with the cooking level of veal. ………….. There’ still a strange in service when the staff came to my table during the second course (the waffle) and asked to remove the breadbasket which two out of three types of bread remained in the basket. This gesture is very impolite and might not be happened from the well trained staffs …………… As for the food, the bread is fine while the butter is too salty. The first and second course is quite average; however, the waffle is a bit tough and chewy. The langoustine, fish and veal course is fabulous; however, the veal itself, although the innermost perfectly cooked, the outermost is a bit dry and overcooked. The cheese course could not be more perfect. The pre dessert is not my liking (too bitter from champagne) while the main dessert is fair. The petit four is nothing to write home about as the hazelnut cake is dry as well as the pistachio financier which I expect to be more succulent inside. ……….. All in all, it is an unimpressive meal and once is more than...

Last night I had the opportunity to dine at Chef’s Table at Lebua for my birthday. As a frequent guest who alternates between Chef’s Table and Mezzaluna, I was genuinely looking forward to this experience.

To my disappointment, the evening began rather awkwardly. The canapés — which I would expect to be served at my dining table — were instead presented at the Pink Bar, alongside with introductions of optional items such as caviar, before I had even been seated at my actual table. This felt disjointed and diminished the sense of refinement I have come to associate with Chef’s Table.

Equally concerning was the dress code enforcement. I observed several guests in T-shirts, women in shorts, and even athletic sneakers. Such attire is incongruous with the spirit and prestige of this establishment and regrettably undermined the ambiance. This is so disappointing because a couple years back my family (my brother) have been rejected to the restaurant simply wearing athletic sneakers.

Most disappointing of all, however, was the menu itself. I opted for the signature course, but the entire sequence lacked distinction. I cannot single out one dish as being outright flawed, but the overall execution simply failed to inspire. The absence of the head chef was later confirmed, which sadly came as no surprise, as the plates bore none of the creativity or refinement that I have admired in the past. The cheese board, in particular, was uninspired and fell short of expectation.

That said, I must commend the service team, who remained attentive, polished, and professional throughout the evening. Their commitment to hospitality upheld the standards of Lebua, even when the cuisine did not.

I sincerely hope that the upcoming menu revisions will restore the excellence that Chef’s Table is renowned for, as the current signature menu regrettably does not do justice to the reputation of...

A truly stand-out experience!

Amazing views, both inside and outside of the restaurant. Great ambience and a fantastic general "vibe" to the restaurant.

An excellent selection of course options. There are two options for each meal course (and a larger selection for dessert). I thoroughly enjoyed each course. Stand outs included the Veal Sweetbread and the Roasted Aveyron Lamb Rack. The Vanilla Bleu Tart was a delight as well. The cheese board interlude between the main course and desert was a unique and welcome touch.

It was obvious from the aromatics and taste that the freshest and highest quality ingredients were selected for each dish, and I appreciated the team's thoroughness with highlighting where key ingredients incorporated into the dishes came from during the meal

Which takes me to the most important highlight: The impeccable hosting, service and chef team members. The hosting and service staff were welcoming, friendly and charming in an authentic way. Each member of the team I interacted with was professional and highly knowledgeable without any air of pretense, which was very refreshing to experience. The chef staff was likewise open and friendly.

I highly recommend that anyone traveling through or living in the Bangkok area drop in for a truly stand-out...