"This place is just not up to the standard I expected - I’m wondering how they got so many high reviews. Maybe for the neighborhood the food is slightly above decent but still, it’s not worth the cost of the quality and portion size. First off we had a reservation but had to wait outside for about 20 minutes because the previous table wouldn’t clear, this is fine but there should be a standard for seating duration. The food was mediocre and I’m being nice here. The focaccia was cold on the bottom and warm on the top. The fish fritters had a cold and weirdly uniform consistency. The half chicken was good but it’s just sous vide chicken with salt and pepper. I liked the yu choy, that was the only redeeming point of the evening. Our waitress gave us a dessert for the long wait which was nice but the whole evening was just disappointing. I highly recommend going somewhere else, there are better options in the area."

"Excellent food in a refined, airy space where you can actually hear your friends. What more could you want? The Asian influenced food is outstanding. The Chicken Jook is warm, delicious and soul-filling. The Japanese Sweet Potatoes and Yu Choy are unique and delicious. Add a great soundtrack and it was the perfect Friday night dinner in brownstone Brooklyn."

"Fantastic dining experience. Each meal is thoughtfully crafted using fresh local ingredients. You can tell that the chef has a personal connection to everything on the menu demonstrates mastery. I appreciated that the meals were simple and didn’t have unnecessary “fluff” - everything on the plate was intentional and had purpose. We tried 7 or 8 items from the menu and loved everything. Our favorites were the mussels, eggplant fries, and cured mackerel. Highly recommend and will be back."

"I had an amazing experience at Leland Eating and Drinking House. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out. Our server was knowledgeable, patient, and truly attentive—asking the right questions, explaining the menu thoroughly, and offering thoughtful recommendations. The food and drinks were beautifully prepared everything was well-made, flavorful, and presented with care. You can tell there’s intention behind every dish and cocktail. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. The space is beautiful, the music selection is on point—from old-school hip-hop to classical vibes—and it creates a welcoming, elevated energy. There are even unique items available for purchase, which adds a cool, curated touch. We were here celebrating New Year’s Eve rolling into New Year’s Day, and the experience felt warm, festive, and memorable. Great service, great food, great energy. Highly recommend—five stars all the way -@udokauwakweofficial Thanks again"

"another fantastic meal at Leland Eating House. from remembering us from prior visits, the warm and fun greeting as we came in, to wonderful recommendations for the eating experience, we felt as if we were home with friends. and then the food. you know that moment when you bite into something and you feel you've made this many times, and THIS time it's JUST RIGHT? you know when you've played with the ingredients, the way you make it, the right amount of heat and time to cook and you go, "yup, that's the ticket!" well, that was EVERYTHING that we got as a party of four who chose to share the focaccia, a special goat cheese/walnuts salad, mushroom toast [A++], Japanese sweet potatoes [i'll come back JUST to have that by itself at the bar], and the half chicken. this all went perfectly together, the mad infusion of flavor and sass, plated beautifully, graciously timely, all blending together orgasmically on the tastebuds. hope you're there when the chocolate chess pie is on the menu, because we all almost lost our minds sharing that. the vibe, the music, the lighting... Leland is a dining experience to treasure. and, love how simply consistent they are in generating awe and delight for years. go... just go."