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    Lin Dumpling

    4.7 (124 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kaiwen J.

    Authentic. Remind me of the genuine stuff back in China. The soup dumplings were better than the stuff from Din Tai Fung. It has the feeling of a real family restaurant, in a good intimate way. I recommend.

    Anabel U.

    A great restaurant for dumplings in East Sacramento. The menu has a variety of options to choose from, so everyone can get what they want. I think the noodles were my favorite overall, but the soup dumplings were good too. We did have a bit of a wait for our order to be taken, but it's understandable given that you can see the 3 workers busy in the kitchen. Parking is a little difficult given the busyness of the other shops but worth it.

    Ben T.

    Based on the experience we had, can't complain. They aren't the biggest, in terms of retail space, so seating may be limited in times that are really busy. They had a number of options that were appealing, and we had to take some time to try narrow down what we wanted to try this time. After making our choices, we were happy with what we got. We would go again. For instance, there are places in the general Sacramento area that are widely known for their dumplings, but I thought they were inferior compared to Lin Dumpling. I'd genuinely have the ones here over the bigger names. The XLB were good, as were the Shengjian bao. I've had worse for both. The Shengjian bao in particular were a good surprise. I've had experiences where they're too burnt or not enough filling, but these ones here were great. The XLB were good, with dough thickness. They didn't rip too easily, but weren't overwhelmingly thick either. The filling was good and balanced, more than other places in the area. We also had the Shanghai style shu mai, and they were good. They were a pleasant change of pace from the typical HK style you typically get around the area. The pork and chive dumplings were good; the dough wasn't too thick, and they were filled well. They are a small joint, so keep expectations aligned with that. They were all super nice to us.

    Pan fried pork buns
    Gabby R.

    Hate to say it... but thank God Subway moved out! Because otherwise, this little gem, Lin Dumpling, may have never made its way here The portions are HUGE, so this is definitely a great hole in the wall Chinese spot to hit with a group and share a bunch of dishes. And not only are the portions mighty, but everything we tried was seriously tasty! We ordered the pan-fried pork buns ($12.95), sweet & sour chicken ($14.95), and regular chow mein ($12.95). With drinks, tax, and tip, our final bill came out to about $85, but honestly, it was well worth it! I can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes. If you're in the area or craving some good, homemade-style Chinese food, definitely give Lin Dumpling a try!

    Wonton in Chili Oil
    Juan R.

    This place is a hidden gem!!! If you want authentic Asian food with quality customer service, Lin Dumpling is for you. The portions here are beyond generous and the food is delicious. It's a small restaurant with a good amount of indoor seating. We ended up ordering the Wonton in Chili Oil and the garlic noodles. Their wontons were the best I've had in Sacramento and the garlic noodles were simply divine. I've had garlic noodles at other places that just lacked flavor. Lin Dumpling's garlic noodles are the opposite - full of garlic flavor and noodles that are not dried out Great experience with amazing food. We will be back to have more items from their menu.

    Pork and cabbage dumplings
    Jason D.

    The food here is exceptionally good! The service from the family who owns it was wonderful! The flavors felt very authentic, but, tended to fall on the sweeter side to appease the American palette - no points lost for that though! I do hope that this restaurant thrives in Sacramento and finds away to incorporate a truly authentic menu as well as something that keeps everyone coming back for more!

    The Orange Chicken is FIRE
    Cheryl G.

    We actually decided to try this place out for dumplings and then ended up not getting any! Our waiter highly recommended the orange chicken and the beef brisket noodle soup, and when he said those two things I was like, sign me up! Both dishes were outstanding and huge portions. My fiancé and I shared them and it was way more than enough food, we even had to take some home. The orange chicken sauce was complex, truly surprising. Not just the basic sweet sauce that a lot of places have. It was actually cooked in with chunks of real oranges that were so yummy. The chicken was fried beautifully and the rice that came with it was perfect. The beef brisket noodle soup was somehow light and savory and comforting, and hearty all at the same time. I was imagining a much richer sauce than it was. It was a massive portion of noodles, and the beef brisket was incredibly tender. The restaurant is set up like a fast casual restaurant. Clean but not exciting as far as decor. But the food and the great service made up for it! I would absolutely return to this location.

    Beef brisket noodle soup
    Ashley M.

    My fiancée and I were craving Chinese food on a Saturday night and noticed that Lin Dumpling had a perfect five-star rating. This place is absolutely delicious and completely lives up to the hype. We were quite hungry, but our server mentioned that the entrees are large, so we started with the orange chicken and rice plate along with the beef brisket noodle soup. Our server was right; the portions are generous and come at a very reasonable price. The orange chicken had incredible flavor and was perfectly balanced without being overly fried or too sweet. The jasmine rice was also cooked to perfection. The beef brisket noodle soup was excellent, featuring thick noodles, fresh bok choy, and tender chunks of beef. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, giving the place a wonderful family-owned vibe. I will definitely be back!

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    Alfredo C.

    We were the only customers in this tiny restaurant at 1:15 PM on a Wednesday afternoon. So Service was certainly prompt. We ordered hot and sour soup, pork and chive dumplings, and orange chicken. Rice did not come automatically so we asked for a small bowl. Everything was very tasty and I look forward to trying some of their other dishes in the future.

    Pork soup dumpling (小籠包)
    Keat K.

    I was surprised to see a dumpling spot pop up in my neighborhood and I had to try it out! The restaurant is minimally staffed so service was on the slower end, but well worth the wait. I was dining alone so I only could only try a few things. I started with the beef brisket noodles. Presentation could use a little work, but it's definitely a solid tasty bowl with generous bits of beef. Broth savory, rich, and flavorful, but be careful as it comes out piping hot! Pork soup dumplings came out next. Thin skinned, with the right amount of broth coming out enough to fill most of the soup spoon. Served with sides of thinly sliced ginger in vinegar and chili sauce. My last dish was the pan fried soup dumplings. 生煎包 has always been my favorite and Lin Dumpling did not disappoint. The skin was thin, bottom crispy, dumpling juicy. A lot of places serve this dumpling and turns out bready, but not here! I'm a fan and will definitely be back. Lin Dumpling is a great addition to East Sacramento.

    Garlic noodle
    Alejandra G.

    This restaurant has had a soft opening the last couple of weeks so we decided to pop in. They were so busy with take our orders but we still got a seat right away. Their menu has lots of options. It's large & easy to read. We ordered the chicken and corn dumplings, pork dumplings. Pork bao, chicken and corn noodle soup, garlic noodles and steamed broccoli with shrimp. The food comes out pretty quick and it's family style. The dumplings were pretty good. The bao was super bready. The garlic noodles were my favorite by far. The broccoli came out way later so we were already full by the time it came out but it came out really hot. This place is small but clean but the staff was super nice and helpful. I'm not sure I'd come back. It was good but not a must have again, unfortunately. I'd for sure come back for the garlic noodles tho!

    Judy H.

    I just came in for a quick to go order because I was in a rush. The pan fried pork buns were PERFECTION. SO GOOD. it was piping hot. Juicy. Soupy. Crispy. Everything I wanted and more when it comes to shengjian baos. I would love to come back and try other dishes. And big bonus to have a small parking lot in the back available!

    Soup dumpling
    Julia C.

    Wow - I just found my new favorite, go-to Chinese spot. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and massive portions. The owner is extremely welcoming and friendly, service was fast. The soup dumplings are a must try, as are the garlic noodles. The orange chicken was really good, the batter wasn't too thick and the chicken pieces were actually a little crunchy. Loved both. We actually went back 2 days later for a takeout order and it was just as delicious as the first time.

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    ALL THE FOOD IS AMAZING!! The service is great and they are very attentive! My go to is the chili oil dumplings !

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    Creamy's by Cayla Jordan

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    We decided to stop in for a sweet treat after having lunch down the street. It's a pretty small…read moredessert shop. Super cute pink wall. No seating inside but some small tables outside. We decided on an assortment of mini cheesecake bites and a chocolate chip cookie. The guy working was nice and helpful. The cheesecake bites were decent. The cookie was dry. And all way overpriced in my opinion.

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    Babes Ice Cream & Donuts

    4.4(395 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Midtown, Newton Booth
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    Was looking for an ice cream place in the area, something that wasn't a big chain. Happily came…read moreupon Babes, which is in fact part of the Pushkin's family, a local franchise in Sacramento. All of their ice creams are coconut milk based instead and the three I tasted were SO.DAMN.GOOD. My man ordered the salted caramel and it was delicious, but not what I was in the mood for that night. I was on the fence between the blueberry cheesecake and the peach cobbler. I really wanted a scoop of both, but I just wasn't that hungry. I decided on the peach cobbler, and I'm still dreaming about it. The sweet peaches, the essence of cream, and that buttery slightly salty crust. From the street front this place doesn't look like much but when you go in, there are a couple tables and a counter you can eat at and then there is a massive kitchen in the back. The girl at the front explained to me that they ship a lot of their products to other businesses in town. We will definitely return to this business.

    I love babes! Their ice cream is vegan but it seriously does not taste vegan. Super creamy and…read morerich. I've been twice but need to visit more regularly because every time I go I remember how good it is. They have limited seating inside, but the acoustics are horrible so it gets loud in there quickly lol.

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    Rick's Dessert Diner

    3.4(1.7k reviews)
    2.2 mi•Midtown, Newton Booth
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    Rick's Dessert Diner feels like stepping into a little slice of retro Old Hollywood. I love the…read morevintage vibe and décor, but the real stars are behind the dessert counter. The cakes, pies, cookies, and other treats are absolutely beautiful, seriously, some of them look like something you'd see featured on the Food Network. I tried the Black Forest cake, apple pie, and key lime cheesecake, and each one brought something different. The Black Forest cake was rich and decadent, the apple pie was classic comfort-food delicious, and the key lime cheesecake had that perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy. With a display case like this, choosing just one might be the hardest part! Rex Tip: They also serve Gunther's Ice Cream, so take that slice of pie à la mode! Add a scoop on the side and turn dessert into a dino-sized treat. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the dessert case, and good luck leaving without taking something extra home! 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex!

    Just left the diner. Came in with my brother and niece. My niece was at the counter getting the…read moremilkshake she ordered. The person she was interacting with was Noel "the Manager. " He was making small talk with her and he asked her if we were her family. She asked him which one he thought was her "PARENT." He replied that he thought I was her grandmother. I'm 54 years old and have a 30-year-old daughter and my niece is 25. I don't even know how that would be possible. I was right next to them sitting at a table with my brother so of course I heard, and I got up and I said what's up with this grandma stuff, and he said that he answered her question and told her that he thought I was her grandmother. Honestly, I felt completely insulted like you're not supposed to say things like that to your customers or even about your customers. I felt myself getting ready to go completely off on him, so I walked away and went to sit back down. He had the audacity to tell my niece some people can't handle the truth. It's so baffling to me that a manager would say something like that. I know employees sometimes say inappropriate things, but he should know better!! This was supposed to be a nice family outing and he ruined my night. Luckily I have confidence in myself and his comment didn't give me a complex or make me like I look old. It was also disappointing because I went in there specifically to get an eclair, which is normally a decent size. For some reason, it was the half of the size and the same price.

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    Gunther's Quality Ice Cream - Nutty chocolate rolled cone (located in the freezer cabinet)

    Gunther's Quality Ice Cream

    4.6(4k reviews)
    2.4 mi•Curtis Park
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    I thoroughly understand the hype now. There is nothing like going to Gunther's on a summer night,…read morewaiting in that long line, and eating your ice cream al fresco with everyone else. Like you have to go there when it's dark too just to admire that retro neon sign they have. When I went, the line looked longer than it was. The team inside is very efficient. We waited in what looked like a 30 min+ line for only 10 minutes. I got the toasted almond and Thai tea (whenever I see Thai tea ice cream I have to get it). The toasted almond wasn't my favorite, but the Thai tea was really good. Their ice cream has a great texture too that you just can't get from store bought. They have a pretty large selection of flavors so I'll be trying something else next time for sure.

    There's always a line when you go to Gunther's. If you don't order ahead, be sure to keep your…read morepatience. Every employee I've ever seen there was happy. I think that I started going back in 2023 with my Uncle Steve, but my friend Marcus ordered some peach ice cream to be delivered on my birthday in 2022. I think Gunther's is the only place I've found peach so far. One trip in 2024, I ordered ahead of time. The pickup line was short, so we were in and out rather quickly. My last trip in early 2025, we decided to try some of the freezes. I think I did pineapple, raspberry, and? It was all right. I haven't tried a banana split, shake, or an item from the case yet. I think that my favorite flavor they have is butter pecan, though. All of my pictures are in other posts and no longer in my phone... This review reminds me that I haven't been there this year, or at least I don't remember a trip in 2026. Gunther's should have a point/reward program...

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    Con Azucar Cafe

    4.2(230 reviews)
    3.6 mi•Downtown
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    So I woke up on a recent Sunday morning and found myself craving a little something different than…read moremy Keurig or Nespresso machines offered so I decided to head down to,in my opinion,the cutest little coffee shop in downtown Sacramento-Con Azucar Cafe. This shop is located at the end of DoCo across from Sauced in the spot that was previously a Starbucks Reserve shop.Parking is available underneath DoCo in the city lot,with validation available from the business tenants of DoCo but with the abundance of street parking available,I just parked on the street. Upon walking in I knew I made the right choice that morning,I know it sounds cliche but that place is a vibe.They were playing solid Latin music,the decor inside was truly thought thru to convey a particular feel-it felt great in there,now I just had to hope the coffee and small bites,matched up to the ambience. This particular morning was pretty busy as there were like about 10 people in line when I got there and only 1 person taking orders plus the tables were at about 90% capacity but it wasn't hard to find a place to sit because the turnover for tables was really fast. We decided to try a few things that visit,I went with a Dulce de Leche latte"Grandote" size ($7.00) and the wife went with a similar sized Mexican Mocha ($7.00).We also decided to get some food,so ended up going with the Bacon,Egg,and Cheese breakfast sandwich($7.50) and also the Torta de Jamon ($15.00). Coffee was made pretty quickly but there was a slight wait for the food but didn't mind it too much as I can tell it was made very fresh as I got to watch the worker make my Torta-very glad it wasn't premade. I really loved my Dulce de Leche latte-gave me caramel macchiato vibes but just different enough,it was really good,I tasted the Mexican Mocha and it tasted exactly like one should taste,it's just not my particular preference,but I blame that on my palette not the craftsmanship,as the wife truly enjoyed it. As for the food I really liked the Bacon breakfast sandwich,was a solid value for what we got,I would for sure order it again if I just wanted a quick small bite.The Torta de Jamon I really really enjoyed,featuring ham with avocado,pickled jalapeños,pepper jack cheese,fresh tomato,queso fresco served on toasted bread-very tasty and fresh tasting-I would for sure order it again. That being said,the true star of the night when it comes to this visit was the place itself,I really enjoyed the ambience,the customers,the decor,I'm really glad this place exists and it's a welcome addition to the downtown Sacramento coffee scene-I look forward to returning.

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