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    4.2 (1.3k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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    Cam H.

    4.5/5 I enjoyed the soup dumplings here! Didn't try the other dishes except dumplings, lobster cheese puffs, and a side of their unique bun that looked like a hedgehog . The lobster cheese puffs were delicious, slightly crispy on the outside and creamy inside, similar to a crab Rangoon except not as crispy. Soup dumplings were good. Outside wasn't too dough-y and the broth flavor was great, not too salty and well balanced. Their cat dessert/sorbet was very cute and insta worthy but didn't taste very good. It was too bland and not sweet enough for me. The portions were also a bit small for the price. Service was good, our waiter was attentive and checked in often. My friend has a lot of different food allergies and he really paid attention.

    Veggie dumplings & half eaten pancake
    Katie G.

    Really enjoyed my first experience at Lins! I had made a reservation only for 2, not realizing I'd have to bring my baby, and they were very accommodating. It's a small, cozy spot and the food is beautifully presented and delicious. They have a few options that can be made vegan and I tried the fried veggie dumplings and scallion pancake. It's a bit pricy but I did enjoy it a lot :)

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    Kia L.

    So glad I got to stop in today for a solo date. I arrived around 11:45am and it was still empty inside (started to get busy around 12:30pm) I asked for a table but the hostess said since I'm alone I would need to sit at the bar. I didn't want to and asked to be seated outside instead. It was pretty on the patio and hot. Fans with better circulation is a must here. Besides this annoying hiccup. I enjoyed my meal and the outdoor people watching. I love the soup dumplings even though today's didn't taste very fresh... I also order Kung Pao beef which was fine and came with white rice and egg drop soup of hot & sour soup. I went for hot & sour. It was the only thing I didn't eat. Lovely wall mural on the side of the building a beautiful set up inside and out reminds me of a few restaurants in San Francisco! My feedback is for their workers not to be so judgmental and biased to solo diners!

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    Sabrina S.

    Fabulous experience! Our son made a weekday lunch reservation ahead of time. Highly recommend reservations and the earlier, the better. Parking was limited behind the building and is shared with other businesses. This place was super cute! You can tell every decor detail was thoughtfully put together. The exterior building mural was amazing - Asian street scenes. Loved the cute Asian table cups, table decor, and the bathroom was another story lol, the toilet was a full on bidet. Toilet seat opened up automatically when I came up to it. And the paper towels were luxuriously thick and soft, not the cheap stuff. Our server was attentive, accommodating , and understanding. We told her of our special needs and she answered our questions. We all ordered from their lunch menu- which included choice of soup and steamed rice. I ordered the crispy shrimp with jalapeños. Perfect! Extra large plumpy shrimp with bits of sliced jalapeños and cooked veggies. Definitely not spicy or saucy. I enjoyed my choice of soup- egg drop, comfort soup for the soul. Our table shared an order of soup dumplings and shu mai. The soup dumplings were fabulous- an explosion of soup in each delicately wrapped package. Everyone at our table enjoyed their dishes! Overall, excellent food and service with cute decor!

    lemon drops, dumplings, pot stickers.
    Vanessa M.

    So confused why this place isn't 5 stars because damn damn DAMN!!! It's so good, I randomly think about it! Try everything, because NOTHING is bad.

    Hot & Sour Soup Szechuan Spicy Cucumber Dan Dan Noodle
    Rebecca A.

    Came here on Monday foe lunch. We arrived just before the crowd, at 11:30 and got nice seats inside by the window. It was raining snd the inside of this restaurant was warm and cozy. We ordered a variety of items. My favorites were the duck pancake and the soup dumplings. I will make a stop here every time I visit Austin if I can!

    Hot & Sour Soup
    Brooke D.

    Came here for lunch recently and really loved it! They have great prices on their lunch menu and everything was phenomenal. We started off with the Szechuan spicy cucumbers and soup dumplings and both were perfect. The cucumbers were refreshing but had a nice spice and acidity to them and the soup dumpling wrappers were the perfect texture. I ordered the king pao shrimp and it was packed with so much flavor! The hot and sour soup was also very yummy but definitely the oiliest hot and sour soup I've ever had. Service here was also good and the interior of the restaurant was cute! Definitely will be back :)

    Lulu O.

    Perfect ambiance for my birthday dinner, classic and chic. Low lighting for a warm, slow evening. Lychee martinis and sake with conversation. The food is EXCELLENT and definitely ask questions about portions. Lo mein can be shared amongst the table! We ordered several appetizers and shared and experienced many menu options. Highly recommend and great for a date night or slow evening. The server was excellent, he brought me a little sorbet cat for my birthday!

    Dummy Rice
    Anisya N.

    Perfect spot for a date night with the low lighting, intimate seating and elegant decor. Ordered their soup dumplings, scallion pancake, dummy rice and pipa tofu. The appetizers came out quickly with the entrees taking a bit longer. My favorites of the night were the pipa tofu which was shrimp wrapped in tofu and in this flavorful, spicy curry. The dummy rice is generously filled with meat. The curry that the scallion pancake comes with is also so so flavorful and aromatic. I've had better soup dumplings- the meat in this had a weird texture personally. Service wise, our guy checked in on us a few times but seemed a bit distracted- kind of expected better service for the price point. On the whole, food is flavorful and portions are good!

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    Shelby C.

    I've been here twice now, gotten Dim Sum both times so I can't speak to the entrees they have. When I'm in town to visit family for the holidays, this place is turning into a tradition! The place is small inside and has been 100% full both times I've gone, so make sure to make a reservation! The place is cozy and bustling and has a nice outdoor seating area as well, but like I said, both inside and outside are usually fully packed. I gotta say, even with the small bites I always leave stuffed. The soup dumplings, the grilled char sui, the eggrolls, the specialty cocktails... it's all so good. We were there during the holidays so got to try the festive drinks. I tried 4 I think and they were all super good. The service here is fast and friendly. Definitely a place to hit if you're in the area.

    Shanghai Soup Dumpling (5)
    Preslee J.

    I like Lin! I've been twice now and love their soup dumplings. Service is also really quick. Only downside is it's a bit crammed inside there.

    Ancelin G.

    The best dim sum I've ever had! Dumplings had so much flavor. I enjoyed everything we ordered. Def recommend checking this spot out! You'll be in for a treat!

    Scallion Pancake with Curry Dip
    Jodi M.

    I get the hype! It's NOT like Din Tai for those who know.... So don't go in with that idea.. its similar but different with their own twist. Got there the day after xmas at 430 when they opened, already a line. Like others have said make resos! We didn't, it was just me and my son. Got a seat as a walk in right away at the small bar. Service.. meh. 5/10. The wait staff behind the bar wasn't the most friendly, welcoming or attentive. I was hoping for a bit more interest of a hello, is this your 1st time. None of that. Left on our own to look at google and yelp food pix. We got only dim sum: -cucumber salad (good, smokey, umami) 8/10 -roasted duck pancake 10/10 -scallion pancake with curry dip 9/10 -dan dan noodle 6/10 Roasted duck and scallion pancake was the 2 best things we ordered. Plenty for 2!

    Jasmine Tea. Stays wonderfully warm in a copper pot.

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    Thank you for the detailed review. Love the images Lucy.

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    Lin Asian Bar & Dim Sum Reviews in Other Languages

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    What about Parking?

    Please visit our website. https://www.linasianbar.com/parking-information/

    Do they serve good sushi?

    We did not order sushi so I can't help you with that question. Everything else we have eaten at Li Asian has been fabulous.

    Is it real dim sum from a cart or do you have to (fake) order from a menu?

    You order everything from the menu, but each piece is handmade, and you can watch them in the open kitchen.

    Are the soup dumplings gluten free?

    Nope

    How many people does the private back room seat?

    14 people

    Do they serve dim sum all day long on weekdays?

    They are open for lunch and dinner on weekdays - you can check their hours of operation online. They serve dim sum at all times however for weekdays and dinner it is a select dim sum menu (showed on web). Weekend Brunch is the only time they will… 

    Is patio area outdoor or indoor? If it rains or gets really windy will it affect the patio area?

    Small outdoor patio. Has some covering but if wind kicks up rain or it rains sideways you could get wet.

    Is there validated parking?

    The is very limited parking behind the restaurant. Otherwise there is street parking

    Is Apple Pay accepted?

    It is not.

    Do you serve alcohol?

    Yes

    Is carryout available?

    Yes I believe

    Does Lin's do pick up for dim sum over the weekend?

    You will have to call them directly. They have limited dim sum hours throughout the week and weekend.

    What kind of meat is in the Shanghai soup dumplings?

    It isn't worth having, if you want to enjoy your meal.

    Is there outdoor patio area dog friendly?

    Yes it is.

    What's the average cost for two people eating dinner?

    Of course, it depends on what dishes you get and how much you eat. Keep in mind that the portion for the entrees is not very large. If you get an order of soup dumplings and 2 entrees, it should come out to about $40 including tax and tip.

    Do they use MSG? I see several reviewers felt certain it was used. Perhaps just in certain dishes? The restaurant responded to their reviews thanking them for their reviews without any clarification re: MSG.

    MSG occurs naturally in many foods but I was told by staff as soon as we sat down that they don't use MSG, meaning they don't add any outside of what naturally occurs. And in general, people need to get over their fear of MSG. When it comes down to… 

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    Qi Austin

    Qi Austin

    4.4(903 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Market District, Downtown
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    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Parking - easy, has several floor garage though hard to find the entrance again, all doors were…read morelocked from the outside so had to go in where the cars drive in. Where? Across from wholefoods and before the intersection through a large alley. Vibe - cozy, modern, upbeat, yet traditional Service - so friendly! Loved it. And attentive. Food - yummmmmmm I'll be back. Veggie options? YES. We had hot and sour soup delicious Soup dumplings fresh and on point Veggie spinach dumplings flavorful! Yum Egg custard tart small but good

    I met a couple of friends here last week for an early (before 5pm) get together that I thought was…read morea happy hour, but turns out they don't have happy hour so we paid regular prices. The place reminded me of Ling Wu in the Grove area because the decor looked similar. Maybe they are owned by the same people? Firstly, I was impressed with the fact they had a FREE parking garage nearby since this is in the downtown area and next to Whole Foods. It took me a bit to find it as I'm directionally challenged, but I did and was just running a bit late. We really enjoyed the food and cocktails. I got the Singaporean noodles, a mezcal drink, and a sake. The serving size was big so I had plenty to take home. We shared many of the other dumplings and dim sum items. Everything was very good! The place wasn't too crowded so after we paid our bill we sat around for a while longer to chat and catch up. Usually someone would come by to see if we needed or wanted anything further, but no one did so we kept chatting and left. I'm happy to know of a central location with easy parking as a future place to meet people. I wish they had a happy hour because the bill for 3 of us was unexpectedly higher than usual.

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    Shanghai Restaurant - Combination platter of roast duck and BBQ pork

    Shanghai Restaurant

    3.5(739 reviews)
    5.0 mi•Highland
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    We came in for dim sum on a Sunday night, only about 30 minutes before closing, and the staff could…read morenot have been nicer. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they repeatedly told us not to rush. We never felt limited in what we could order or pressured to finish up and leave, which we really appreciated. And the food delivered! Everything came out fresh, hot, flavorful, and legit. I'd give the food a solid 4.5/5, but the service was an easy 10/10. Great food, exceptional hospitality, and an all-around great experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    This might be the best dim sum in Austin now…read more I actually had never eaten at Shanghai having grown up in Austin. I didn't have their food until around COVID when we got dim sum to go a few times. I remember at that time thinking it was pretty unremarkable, and also quite expensive for dim sum. Fast forward to this year. I'm not sure if they have new ownership or new cooks, but the difference is night and day. I've been a couple of times now for dine-in in dim sum and each time was awesome. You can order off the menu or by QR code. They definitely focus on the classics but they're all executed really well. Standouts for me were the pan fried turnip cake, full of turnip and super sweet, the shrimp and leek pan fried dumplings, shrimp stuffed eggplant, and chili wonton. What makes them unique to me is that the food is all cooked to order and comes out hot and fresh. The fried items are crispy and hot and everything else you can tell just came straight from the kitchen. This avoids the one issue with carts which is that the food has been cooked who knows when and has just been sitting in a steam cart for an unknown amount of time. Also since you order off the menu, you can get exactly what you want instead of having to wait for a cart to come by. The service is always friendly and I've never had to wait to be seated, even on a weekend. If you haven't come here in awhile or written it off in the past, I'd encourage you to come and try it again. Right now it's a hidden gem but if more people realize how much better it is now, it might not be for long. Also bonus points for being a dim sum place that's not super far north like New Fortune 2 or Golden Palace.

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    On the side of the restaurant. Enter on the left.

    Wu Chow - Vegetable Fried Rice

    Wu Chow

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Warehouse District, Market District, Downtown
    •$$

    Get you some dim sum! Sunday is the day to visit for all your Chinese small plate needs. They make…read moreit stress-free to order as a vegan with a clearly marked menu and knowledge staff to help when in doubt. They do tend to get busy, as one would expect for such a limited window of opportunity, so come armed with patience. Even if it takes a bit to get a table, service is fast as can be. You'll be chowing down in no time once you can secure a seat. If you ask me, the crispy turnip cakes with shiitake are a must. It's so hard to find this made without meat or seafood, and they're doing it right. The braised eggplant is a close second favorite, but it is admittedly a large entree, not dim sum, though that's a good thing because it means you can order it any day, any time. The spicy cucumbers were also excellent, refreshing and crisp, perfect as a palate cleanser or started. Next time, I might skip the veggie dumplings, which were fine, but tasted mostly of cabbage, and little else. Most importantly, come with a crowd so you can order all the things and share around. That's the point of dim sum, after all.

    Great food, a little pricey but good quality. The shrimp are big, dumplings were plump with…read morefilling, and the sichuan isn't too numbing (I normally stay away from sichuan in general because of that). As you can see, the camera did not eat first haha we couldn't wait to dig in. Our servers were prompt and helped each other out throughout the service. It was such a great experience!

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    Texas Tiki Week 2014 "Bull Mug"

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    Special Fried Rice - lots of meat, but lacking flavor

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