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I have not dined in, only for takeout. When I went inside the tables seemed all filled and I can see why! Delicious dumplings (chicken, shrimp) and still need to try the beef dumplings that my friends have raved about! The chicken soup is great too, had it with gluten-free noodles. The staff in the front are so nice! They were friendly and helpful despite how busy they were on a Friday night.
Was walking around the West Village and started to get a serious craving for dumplings and I'm so glad I found this place just walking around! We walked in and they were making dumplings by hand right in front of us which was really cool. We ordered at the counter and took a spot at the "bar". (Seating is limited with just a few bar stools and maybe 3-4 tables), but we got lucky as there was only two others eating when we walked in. Since it was cold out I got the wonton soup to start. It was delicious and the wontons inside were so fresh and light. We also got an order of the pork and chive dumplings to split. These were absolutely delicious! They were flavorful, not greasy, and you could just tell they were made with care. The sauce that came with them was equally as delicious. I will definitely be coming back!
The peanut noodles had medium width wheat noodles tossed in a runny and smooth peanut sauce, which tasted like toasted peanuts. The noodles were hot and didn't clump together. The shrimp dumplings (boiled) with lime chili sauce looked bright and refreshing. The lime chili sauce looked like salsa verde but smelled and tasted like a Southeast Asian dressing. The dumplings' wrappers were pretty thin and mostly silky smooth. The shrimp meat was roughly chopped and similar to har gow. The sichuan chili oil was fun to try but kind of overpowered the chili lime sauce. There's a few tables and a seated bar area. The single restroom was clean, but you can only get to it through a small hallway that's partially used as storage. Food comes out pretty quickly.
Good Asian food but definitely priced on location. The pan-fried veggie dumplings were incredible. The wonton soup could have been better, it was pretty heavy on the vinegar side and I would've liked to taste more broth. This location is pretty tiny, there's some bar seating and a couple of small tables. We came when it was packed, the cashier was quick and food took maybe 10-15 min to come out.
We were in West Village for my HBD weekend and yelped Lin and Daughters and found this cozy tiny spot! It was walking distance from our apartment here in West Village and our first spot out on the town. Upon entering: the space is very compact and unassuming. But luckily there were spots at the bar for us 3 for a yummy casual dinner. My salad was super delicious, I'd order it again in a minute and so was my jasmine boba milk tea. On a cold, snowy day! The service is awesome bc you are sitting right at the bar, everything is served quickly. The soups, salads, dumplings, and boba teas. For us three, it was under $100 which is affordable for 3 folks for the West Village. Street parking can be found, but that's a roll of the dice since we were right off of Bleecker Street. Better to leave the car and explore and walk around everything. Thanks for a yummy dinner and getting our limbs warmed up on a snowy evening.
Good Asian food in West Village. The dining space is quite small; best to dine as a party of 2 at most or dine solo (or take it to go). There wasn't much space to put my jacket. If I hung it up on the hooks or on the bar seats it touched the floor :/ My friend and I really enjoyed the dumplings!! There were a lot of noodle dishes to choose from. We liked the dan dan noodles; strong flavor of crispy pork. The chicken noodle soup was good too, although the flavor of tumeric I think it was (a yellow spice) was a tad strong for my taste.
- peanut noodle: this was sooooooooooo good!!!! I ordered one plate of peanut noodle and immediately went to order a second plate - dan dan noodle: the fried pork bits were a little strange, but still decent - dumpling: they are dumplings. Nothing special but it was good
Came here before hitting the bars. Really tiny spot in the middle of the village. Cute vibe but don't come here with a group more than 4. Ordered a few dishes and the overall experience was ok, food wise. Peanut Butter Noodles - sauce was really watery. Flavor wasn't really there. It was very mild. Honestly, it was giving me elevated instant noodle vibes, which I was sad about because I was hoping for a rich peanut butter experience. Shoudl've got the dan dan noodles. Beef pot stickers - these were good. Had a cumin profile to the taste. Don't see many beef dumplings, at least not out in CA but this was good. I'd probably want to try the chicken next time. Cheese and beef wraps - these were the highlight of the meal. Can't really beat anything wrapped in a scallion pancake. Flavors were good. Sauces fit perfectly. I could eat a million of these things.
This is a cute spot serving Chinese and fusion dishes that are a bit pricier than you'd normally expect to pay, but hey, we're looking at West Village prices, not Chinatown. The pan-fried curry chicken dumplings are delicious. I also thoroughly enjoy the peanut butter noodles, which have a great al dente texture and flavorful peanut-y sauce. I've visited twice and it was packed on a Friday night, but the turnover's pretty quick, especially with the barstool seating. It's good to have this option in the area when I'm on the lookout for tasty and comforting Chinese food. I need to return for the beef noodle soup, garlic butter udon, and cumin beef dumplings!
As soon as I came back to NYC (sorry, Winter) all I could think about was my favorite boba ever-- the Chocolate Lava. Have also been meaning to try their shrimp dumplings. Stopped in today for both and was blown away. Boba was as fantastic as it's always been but the SHRIMP DUMPLINGS, THOUGH. I added a little sriracha over top. They were easily some of the best I've ever had with that cilantro-heavy chili lime sauce.. I drank it from the platter. I could have eaten 20 more. Wish they had just oooone more pescatarian-only option (but am hella excited to try the vegetarian stuff: veg. dumplings and peanut noodles). Every dish, even as a pescatarian, looks outstanding and I wish I could try them all! This is a family run restaurant and you can taste how much love they put into the food, into keeping a clean and cute space, and into their customer service. Will eventually branch out and try another tea but today was not that day hehe
Today I came here to try their cumin beef dumpling. Pro's: Good crispy bottom, decent amount of juicy inside. Cons: Almost No cumin flavor, or any flavor for that matter. Super boring. Super overpriced. Overall: Won't be back, not worth it. The dumplings were boring and overpriced.
Multiple new Chinese restaurant corridors have cropped up all over the NYC area in recent years beyond our many Chinatowns. They include LIC, the East Village, Kips Bay, the Upper West Side, Harlem, and across the river in Jersey City. Lin & Daughters adds to the many new Chinese restaurants in the West Village, catering to a mostly NYU crowd. The place is so cute, with pictures of their dishes hung up on their wall so you know exactly what you're getting. They really pack as much seating as possible into their little space, so don't expect to be too comfortable but at least you have somewhere to perch while you chow down on their handmade dumplings. The pan fried curry chicken dumplings I got were quite good, full of flavor and nice chewy dumpling skins. I liked their cheesy scallion pancakes but most of all their chicken noodle soup, which was just what I needed on this cold evening. You can get a filling meal here and be in and out in under an hour, and even get sake with it.
6 months ago
I can't believe we causally found this place after roaming the west side for 15mins. This restaurant is a gem of its own and I can't wait to be back! My partner and I found a nice table inside and ordered at the counter. Drinks and food arrived in a timely manner and tasted delicious! Milk tea was aromatic which my partner LOVED. Dumplings were hot and perfectly fried. Crunchy and savory in all the right ways. I wish there was more beef filling but we ate em all! Peanut Noodles were SUPER satisfying too! I loved the addition with chicken because it made that much more fulfilling! I can't wait to come back! Especially for a matcha! Staff was super nice and dining room had great variety of seating! Looking forward to visiting their second location! read more
4 months ago
@linandaughters was absolutely delicious! I really liked the garlic udon noodles from here. It was flavorful and tasty, the sauces also mixed in really well with the noodles. The noodles had a great texture to it as well. The service was fast and my noodles came out quickly. They offer noodles, dumplings, soups, and boba here. I also liked the bowl that my noodles came in. However, this place can get very crowded, especially after 6pm. Thats when the dinner rush starts to come in and it can be hard to grab a seat here. It's best to come before the dinner rush. The prices were also really good here for the area. Price:$14.00 Rating: 8.5/10 read more
23 days ago
True hole in wall with exceptional quality dishes. After people watching in Washington Square Park, come here. Absolute 5 stars. read more
I have not dined in, only for takeout. When I went inside the tables seemed all filled and I can see why! Delicious dumplings (chicken, shrimp) and still need to try the beef dumplings that my friends have raved about! The chicken soup is great too, had it with gluten-free noodles. The staff in the front are so nice! They were friendly and helpful despite how busy they were on a Friday night. read more
Was walking around the West Village and started to get a serious craving for dumplings and I'm so glad I found this place just walking around! We walked in and they were making dumplings by hand right in front of us which was really cool. We ordered at the counter and took a spot at the "bar". (Seating is limited with just a few bar stools and maybe 3-4 tables), but we got lucky as there was only two others eating when we walked in. Since it was cold out I got the wonton soup to start. It was delicious and the wontons inside were so fresh and light. We also got an order of the pork and chive dumplings to split. These were absolutely delicious! They were flavorful, not greasy, and you could just tell they were made with care. The sauce that came with them was equally as delicious. I will definitely be coming back! read more
4 months ago
The peanut noodles had medium width wheat noodles tossed in a runny and smooth peanut sauce, which tasted like toasted peanuts. The noodles were hot and didn't clump together. The shrimp dumplings (boiled) with lime chili sauce looked bright and refreshing. The lime chili sauce looked like salsa verde but smelled and tasted like a Southeast Asian dressing. The dumplings' wrappers were pretty thin and mostly silky smooth. The shrimp meat was roughly chopped and similar to har gow. The sichuan chili oil was fun to try but kind of overpowered the chili lime sauce. There's a few tables and a seated bar area. The single restroom was clean, but you can only get to it through a small hallway that's partially used as storage. Food comes out pretty quickly. read more
Good Asian food but definitely priced on location. The pan-fried veggie dumplings were incredible. The wonton soup could have been better, it was pretty heavy on the vinegar side and I would've liked to taste more broth. This location is pretty tiny, there's some bar seating and a couple of small tables. We came when it was packed, the cashier was quick and food took maybe 10-15 min to come out. read more
We were in West Village for my HBD weekend and yelped Lin and Daughters and found this cozy tiny spot! It was walking distance from our apartment here in West Village and our first spot out on the town. Upon entering: the space is very compact and unassuming. But luckily there were spots at the bar for us 3 for a yummy casual dinner. My salad was super delicious, I'd order it again in a minute and so was my jasmine boba milk tea. On a cold, snowy day! The service is awesome bc you are sitting right at the bar, everything is served quickly. The soups, salads, dumplings, and boba teas. For us three, it was under $100 which is affordable for 3 folks for the West Village. Street parking can be found, but that's a roll of the dice since we were right off of Bleecker Street. Better to leave the car and explore and walk around everything. Thanks for a yummy dinner and getting our limbs warmed up on a snowy evening. read more
Good Asian food in West Village. The dining space is quite small; best to dine as a party of 2 at most or dine solo (or take it to go). There wasn't much space to put my jacket. If I hung it up on the hooks or on the bar seats it touched the floor :/ My friend and I really enjoyed the dumplings!! There were a lot of noodle dishes to choose from. We liked the dan dan noodles; strong flavor of crispy pork. The chicken noodle soup was good too, although the flavor of tumeric I think it was (a yellow spice) was a tad strong for my taste. read more
- peanut noodle: this was sooooooooooo good!!!! I ordered one plate of peanut noodle and immediately went to order a second plate - dan dan noodle: the fried pork bits were a little strange, but still decent - dumpling: they are dumplings. Nothing special but it was good read more
11 months ago
Came here before hitting the bars. Really tiny spot in the middle of the village. Cute vibe but don't come here with a group more than 4. Ordered a few dishes and the overall experience was ok, food wise. Peanut Butter Noodles - sauce was really watery. Flavor wasn't really there. It was very mild. Honestly, it was giving me elevated instant noodle vibes, which I was sad about because I was hoping for a rich peanut butter experience. Shoudl've got the dan dan noodles. Beef pot stickers - these were good. Had a cumin profile to the taste. Don't see many beef dumplings, at least not out in CA but this was good. I'd probably want to try the chicken next time. Cheese and beef wraps - these were the highlight of the meal. Can't really beat anything wrapped in a scallion pancake. Flavors were good. Sauces fit perfectly. I could eat a million of these things. read more
This is a cute spot serving Chinese and fusion dishes that are a bit pricier than you'd normally expect to pay, but hey, we're looking at West Village prices, not Chinatown. The pan-fried curry chicken dumplings are delicious. I also thoroughly enjoy the peanut butter noodles, which have a great al dente texture and flavorful peanut-y sauce. I've visited twice and it was packed on a Friday night, but the turnover's pretty quick, especially with the barstool seating. It's good to have this option in the area when I'm on the lookout for tasty and comforting Chinese food. I need to return for the beef noodle soup, garlic butter udon, and cumin beef dumplings! read more
4 months ago
As soon as I came back to NYC (sorry, Winter) all I could think about was my favorite boba ever-- the Chocolate Lava. Have also been meaning to try their shrimp dumplings. Stopped in today for both and was blown away. Boba was as fantastic as it's always been but the SHRIMP DUMPLINGS, THOUGH. I added a little sriracha over top. They were easily some of the best I've ever had with that cilantro-heavy chili lime sauce.. I drank it from the platter. I could have eaten 20 more. Wish they had just oooone more pescatarian-only option (but am hella excited to try the vegetarian stuff: veg. dumplings and peanut noodles). Every dish, even as a pescatarian, looks outstanding and I wish I could try them all! This is a family run restaurant and you can taste how much love they put into the food, into keeping a clean and cute space, and into their customer service. Will eventually branch out and try another tea but today was not that day hehe read more
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Thank you Emina for the kind review and sharing your experience. We…
Today I came here to try their cumin beef dumpling. Pro's: Good crispy bottom, decent amount of juicy inside. Cons: Almost No cumin flavor, or any flavor for that matter. Super boring. Super overpriced. Overall: Won't be back, not worth it. The dumplings were boring and overpriced. read more
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Becky L.
Hi James, thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear…
3 months ago
3 months ago
My boyfriend and I were craving dumplings and found this little restaurant in the West Village. Pleasantly surprised by the complexity of the flavors and appreciated the comforting atmosphere this place offered. We even thought about returning the next day because of how yummy the food was! read more
2 years ago
Multiple new Chinese restaurant corridors have cropped up all over the NYC area in recent years beyond our many Chinatowns. They include LIC, the East Village, Kips Bay, the Upper West Side, Harlem, and across the river in Jersey City. Lin & Daughters adds to the many new Chinese restaurants in the West Village, catering to a mostly NYU crowd. The place is so cute, with pictures of their dishes hung up on their wall so you know exactly what you're getting. They really pack as much seating as possible into their little space, so don't expect to be too comfortable but at least you have somewhere to perch while you chow down on their handmade dumplings. The pan fried curry chicken dumplings I got were quite good, full of flavor and nice chewy dumpling skins. I liked their cheesy scallion pancakes but most of all their chicken noodle soup, which was just what I needed on this cold evening. You can get a filling meal here and be in and out in under an hour, and even get sake with it. read more
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Becky L.
Hi Morlene, thank you for the detailed review! It’s great to hear…
Friendly service with a small but inviting space. There are a handful of tables and bar seats available. It is very casual- you order at the register, pick your seat and put away your dishes when done. We went in the late afternoon and there were a couple of tables available. Ordered pan fried dumplings, dan dan noodles and beef noodle soup. I wish the dumplings were more crispy vs a slight crisp and a little less greasy. Both noodle dishes were good, but I would recommend the beef noodle soup over the dan dan noodles. Overall filling meal! read more
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Becky L.
Hi Pimpan, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear…
The Strawberry Cheesecake drink truly tasted like a strawberry cheesecake in liquid form (minus the crust), and the boba was chewy. The Beef Noodle Soup was filling and had plenty of beef and bok choy. Although I'm personally a fan of thicker noodles, I liked how al dente the noodles were here. The beef was also very tender. The service was quick, despite most tables being occupied on a weeknight. It was the perfect place for a quick meal alone, and it wasn't too loud. read more
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Becky L.
Hi Carina, thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed…
9 months ago
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Hi Ron, thank you for dining with us and for your feedback. Our menu…
10 months ago
Super cute little place with yummy food. The staff are very sweet and the atmosphere is very pleasant. There's only a few tables and some space at the counter, which is super cute, but some people actually came in and left because there was no place for them to sit at a table. The menu is kind of small. But if you're in the mood for soup, noodles or dumplings it's a good place to go. They also have a good selection of tea. We got the wonton soup, Dan, noodles, bok choy, and oyster sauce, pork, chive, dumplings, and cheesy scallion pancakes. Everything was good. My favorite thing I think was the bok choy and oyster sauce. read more
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Becky L.
Hi Paula, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad…
Very happy that I found this cozy and cute restaurant in West village! The menu is hanging on the wall with pictures which is really nice :) I got a beef spicy noodle soup And It hits the spot in the cold weather. Dan Dan noodles are also highly recommended! (Most popular dish) They serve you meals after you pay so it's a small business i would say one or two operation. The lady was so sweet! Will definitely come back for other noodles! read more
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1 year ago
Omg the chicken soup is the MOST DELICIOUS chicken soup I have EVER eaten. Beyond my expectations. read more
Adorable little Chinese shop with outstanding doughy, chewy, homemade dumplings, comforting bowls of homemade wonton soup, and peanut noodles. The dumplings here are five stars ridiculous, while everything else was a solid four. Everything here tastes homemade and you're treated with such hospitality, like you're in someone's kitchen. Totally coming back for all of their dumplings when I'm in the neighborhood and need a quick snack. 5 stars!!! read more
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Becky L.
Hi Bonnie, thank you so much for the 5 star! Glad to hear that the…
11 months ago
The portions were really small for the price, it honestly tasted kind of like frozen wontons. I didn't feel full after. The ambiance and service were lovely and cozy though! read more
3 years ago
Loved this place!!! Just stumpled upon it while I was walking by and had a great experience. It was so cold out so my friend and I each got the chicken noodle soup. Loved it. It was so tasty and the flavor was great. Very cute little spot too. Can't wait to come back and try their dumpligs. They look incredible. read more
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Becky L.
Hi Rebecca,…
11 months ago
Brought my aunt to this hole in the wall in the Village because I have been hearing so many rave about it. Let me just say - Everything you've read about this place is true - excellent EXCELLENT food here. We got the pork and chive dumplings, vegetable dumplings, bok choi, and the scallion pancakes. Everything was delicious and made by hand. The things that were fried are crispy and not oily. Service was friendly and the orders came out quickly. 10/10 would eat here again tomorrow. read more
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Becky L.
Hi Tina, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We’re thrilled that…
Lin & daughters is a cute little restaurant in the west village. It is surrounded by other establishments. I ordered the peanut noodles and the pork and chive dumplings which were phenomenal. I was craving these peanut noodles but I didn't feel like going to Chinatown for just a simple dinner. I was so happy I found this establishment. The two ladies that helped me out were friendly and had a smile on their face. They have bar seating and small tables to dine in. 10/10 restaurant rec. I would definitely want to come back here again. read more
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Becky L.
Hi Marilu, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled…
2 years ago
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Hi Soni, thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to…
The takeout containers are so cute! I've been wanting to try this place for their shrimp dumplings, and honestly, they were just OK. I am not sure if it is because I got it for takeout but here is my review: -Shrimp Dumplings (3.5/5): The shrimp was very tasty, but the wrapper was rather thick and stiff. The lime chili sauce though was a very unique touch and added a tang to this dish. This dish came with 8 shrimp dumplings -Bok Choy (3/5): bok choy was good but definitely a little overcooked. I also found the sauce to be slightly oily for my preference. The prices are also pretty high especially since I was not full after eating this! read more
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Becky L.
Hi Jenny, we’re sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your…
4 months ago
2 years ago
New gem for my gotos. One of the best spicy beef noodle soups I've had outside of Taiwan. Pan fried dumplings and cucumbers were made well. The garlic cream udon was shockingly delicious. Cozy casual small shop. Really friendly staff. Looking forward to going back! read more
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Becky L.
Hi Cassidy, thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re…
Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. The space is a little small, but they were able to accommodate our group of 5 easily. The service was speedy -- our food was ready soon after ordering. The food here was amazing. Highly recommend visiting. Brother Lin's Beef Noodle Soup - I don't usually order noodle soup, but this one was perfect, from the bold and spicy broth to the tender melt-in-your-mouth beef and crisp veggies. In terms of the size of the dish, I left the meal feeling satisfied but not stuffed. Highly recommend. At $18, a decent price -- well worth it for the flavors. Value: 4/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more
2 years ago
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