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    Lin Dumpling

    4.8 (87 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Julieanne H.

    Finally made it back around to try out the chowfun. I was really sad when I walked in because it was 1230 and there were no customers they did have an order to go come in while I was there, but I am really concerned. I'm gonna have to make an extra effort to come eat here regularly because this restaurant is a delight and exactly what this neighborhood needs. It was just the chef I do believe he had somebody out back taking a break, but the chef took my order brought my water and cooked my chow fun to my specifications. I prefer lower salt and he made that happen. It was cooked perfectly. The beef was tender and tasty. The noodles were perfectly cooked. I really loved it. The only thing I would've added is some pineapple pieces as that is one of the ingredients in sauté beef chow fun but besides that it was pretty much perfect. The dish was huge. I take home 3/4 of it for my son and I will definitely be ordering it again. My son wants to come and try out the general ciao or orange chicken and I'm up for that because their food is so delicious and reasonably priced as well.

    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.

    Black pepper beef dumpling
    Anastasia C.

    We stopped by Lin Dumpling on a whim during Lunar New Year, so it was packed. It's tucked into a little shopping center and definitely has that old Subway restaurant charm from back in the day lol. But the second we walked in, the smell of the food let us know we made the right call. The staff were hustling nonstop to keep up with the rush and were upfront about the 25 minute wait. Totally fair, especially after smelling everything from the parking lot. We ordered the garlic noodles, orange chicken, salt and pepper fish, black pepper beef dumplings, and pork soup dumplings. The garlic noodles were loaded with fresh chopped garlic, green onions, and Parmesan with perfectly cooked noodles that soaked up all the flavor. The salt and pepper fish came out crispy with fresh garlic, red onion, and jalapeños tossed throughout. It was so good we cleared the plate and may or may not have wiped it clean after. The pork soup dumplings came out steaming hot with a super rich, savory broth inside. But the standout for me were the black pepper beef dumplings. Really bold flavor with that peppery kick. Something different from the usual dumpling and honestly so good. The orange chicken rice plate was a huge portion, easily shareable, with crispy battered chicken coated in that sweet tangy orange sauce. You can tell this is a family owned spot putting in real work to get quality food out, especially on a busy night like Lunar New Year. Love supporting local spots like this and we'll definitely be back.

    April F.

    Lin Dumpling is new, and outstanding. Everything is prepared fresh and right behind the counter so you know it's fresh and brought directly to your table. The food we ordered was exactly the style we love. In particular we enjoyed the Hong Kong style chow mein with veggies. The noodles were prepared perfectly and the veggies cooked and served in a light gravy that was not salty or gloppy. 10/10 The Peking spare ribs were excellent. Sticky, vinegary and plain tasty! 10/10 The won ton with chili oil were delicious. Tasty filling, thin noodle and topped with green onions and chopped peanuts. 10/10. We preordered the Portuguese tarts and they arrived piping hot. Worth the wait. The restaurant is clean as well as the rest rooms. Staff is friendly and there was never a lull in business while we were there. Highly recommended!

    Boiled fried fish in spicy broth
    Stacy L.

    Incredible portions, delicious home-style dishes, family-owned and run business, and so much available parking. Could a girl ask for more in Sacramento? We stopped in on a Monday night, and tried a handful of items from across the menu. I was most looking forward to the 水煮鱼 boiled fish, a dish that I adore from Sichuan and can't find in many places - the fragrance and flavor lived up to my nostalgia, and was paaaacked with fish and veg. It was more than enough to share and take home for lunch the next day. The hargow were good, and the baos had the right proportion of bun to filling. The garlic noodles were an enormous portion that we also took home - beef was very tender though the parmesan on top threw me off a bit. Staff were attentive, and so proud of their recipes - it was so nice to chat with the owners when they had time to check on us because the stream of diners and takeout orders while we were there. A great addition to the community, a solid replacement for Mr. Falafel (they will be missed) and I can't wait to stop in again!

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    Monica T.

    The plaza is a little janky but the interior is more welcoming. We got the pork soup dumplings, pork and chive dumplings, and veggie garlic noodles. The soup dumplings were good. The dumpling skin is thin and there was some soup inside. My husband preferred this over the pork chive dumplings. The pork and chives dumplings looked like they'd be disappointing but I was so pleasantly surprised! There is a ton of meat inside and the chives were so fresh. I couldn't decide which dumplings I like more but think I liked this one more. I wonder if I can ask to pan fry them next time. The garlic noodles were delicious. A tad too salty for me personally, but that's probably from the parmesan. My husband said it was very garlicky, in a good way. I'm a garlic fiend so nothing is ever enough, but this I would get again. I prefer my noodles a little firmer but they still had a good chew and there were no clumps or mushyness. I am typing this up as I eat leftovers of the pork and chives dumplings and garlic noodles. Very good despite being leftovers! When leaving, the owners said bye so sweetly and with gracious smiles. I look forward to trying more dishes.

    Pork XLB
    Ann H.

    My second visit dining at Lin's Dumpling was such a pleasant experience. This is a family owned restaurant and everyone is very affable and welcoming. I love the egg drop soup with minced beef. The broth was so flavorful that additional seasoning/sauces were not needed. I often have to add white pepper at other similar establishments; however, not at Lin's. The soup consisted of an abundance of egg whites, which I so appreciate. By far, this is the best pork XLB in the Sacramento area. The filling was flavorful and contained a good amount of soup. I enjoyed the pan fried pork buns. Flavorful filling with a crispy outer layer. The wontons in chili oil were amazingly delicious. One of the most tender wonton fillings I've had. It paired very nicely with the chili oil, green onions, and crushed peanuts. The Portuguese egg tarts are made fresh upon ordering. It is well worth the 20 minute wait. The crust consisted of flakey layers and the filling is perfectly sweet and creamy. In my experience, these are all the must try menu items. The dry beef chow fun was just okay. It could had been seasoned a little more. Plus, it did not have the "wok hei" taste that I prefer. Looking forward to my next visit!

    Garlic Noodles with veggies
    Karina C.

    Visited Lin Dumpling for the first time & I was blown away! The service is amazing, the owners greeted us as soon as we came in, they came by our table multiple times checking in on us, making sure everything was good & they were so happy to serve us! Their smiles are so contagious. The food was excellent as well! My partner & I ordered 2 items just to try it, and we insisted regretted not adding more. Food was so yummy, I already know what I want to order on my next visit!

    Garlic Noodles
    Gena K.

    This business is owed and ran by a married couple and their adult son. They are very nice. The inside is nothing fancy. It's an old Subway so it's small. The food was delicious and came out fresh. We didn't have to wait long for the food. I will be returning.

    Garlic Noodles with Chicken, Pork Soup Dumplings, Black Pepper Beef Dumplings
    Chris H.

    The Garlic Noodles with Chicken were the bomb, the Pork Soup Dumplings were delicious also. Black Pepper Beef Dumplings were good, but outshined by the soup dumplings. Service was friendly and swift. The cook came out a couple of times and made sure we had everything we needed and that it was all good. Highly recommend, if I'm ever back in Sac I'll eat here again.

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    Stopped by on a visit to East Sac. Great dumplings and customer service- I enjoyed my order.

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    Food was excellent!!! Service was friendly and the restaurant is very clean. Ample parking available in back. Great vibe! Great food!

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    Real good authentic Chinese spot that was very much needed in east Sacramento. Highly recommended.

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    Lovely owners/staff, generous portions of great dumplings and noodles. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood!

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    1 month ago

    Super authentic, fresh, hot and delicious. Made to order. Took a while but was well worth the wait. We'll be back!!

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    We ordered the HK chow mein, soup dumplings, salt & pepper tofu and sautéd eggplant. Everything was fresh and delicious!

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    Best General Chicken I've ever had!! Good food All the way Around!! They got what you've been looking for!

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    The dumplings are amazing, the soup is really good. My mom loved the eggplant dish. The servings are big.

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    Outstanding hot and sour soup & soup dumplings & har gow. High quality deliciousness. WOW! We will def be back.

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    Jannoi's App-Khao Papaya & Noodle Shack - Pho Lao

    Jannoi's App-Khao Papaya & Noodle Shack

    4.3(359 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Finally came to try out Jannoi's & it lived up to the hype! Everything was flavorful and well…read moreseasoned. We wanted to try the fish laab but unfortunately they were out. Best drunken noodles I've had in Sac

    Been here once many years ago and fell in love with their authentic Laotian and Thai dishes. It had…read morebeen a long time since I'd been back, and I was feeling under the weather and in need of soup, so this was the place. It's in an old strip mall, but the inside is clean and cozy. The woman at the front who took my order was very nice. I've dined in before and the tables are fully set up with all the necessary condiments, but today I just needed to get home and hope the food could do its thing. I ordered the pho gai, which is lighter and cleaner than the typical Vietnamese beef pho. The broth has a slightly fermented, deeply umami flavor, probably from fish sauce, along with lemongrass, chicken broth, chicken breast, and ginger. Perfect when you're stuck with a cold. It was packaged really well with chili oil, jalapeños, celery, lime, and the noodles on the side. There isn't a ton of chicken if you're looking for high protein, but I didn't care. It was so good and soothing. Nothing like sweating over a bowl of herbal soup while sick. I also ordered the Lao sausage, which has a great blend of aromatics, especially lemongrass. It comes with a sauce I'm not totally familiar with, but it's bright and limey, likely fish-sauce based, with something like charred pepper or tomato that almost reminds me of a Mexican salsa. So good. This place is awesome. I've only ever gotten soups here, but I definitely need to branch out and try more of the menu. Prices are very fair too. The soup alone was just under 1.5 liters so great bang for your buck.

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    TOMO Noodles & Dumplings - Merch

    TOMO Noodles & Dumplings

    4.1(80 reviews)
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    Location changed!!!…read more They're now located at their Tea House on: 3620 N Freeway Blvd Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95834 Would've been nice to know this before going here and wasting our time. The website and Yelp page were not updated as on 12/2/25. Despite this, my husband and I did enjoy making our own ramen experience. Seems like the transition just happened so there wasn't a list of menu toppings or instructions on how to use the hot water machine.

    Close proximity to the the Bel Air grocery store, next to the UPS store…read more Small indoor dining seats about 6 people, out door dining is shared amongst other local businesses in the area . I really like the concept of selecting your own dry ramen / noodles packets , then choosing proteins, toppings to be added to our own bowl and cooking it ourselves over a timed induction burner. I appreciate the vast selection of noodles choices but the price tag is a bit steep for what it is ( instant noodles) . We also had some dumplings such as Hargow , it was not good , looks and tasted like the ones i buy from the freezer at an Asian grocery store. The edges were dry and hard it seems like it's put in the microwave. I did asked the young lady if the hargow were microwave , she stated it was steamed . She did offer to bring us something else to replace. We opted for the korean mondu , it's at least soft and comes out warm . I honestly wouldn't come back when I am in the area again. I can't see myself spending $ for low quality dumplings.

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    Rice & Noodles

    Rice & Noodles

    4.1(189 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    While looking for a Chinese Restaurant to patron, I took the advice of Google and visited this…read moreplace after seeing it was considered a "Hidden Gem" in the community. I will tell you, I was NOT DISAPPOINTED. Upon walking in, I was greeted by the staff, and given a menu to look at the food options available. While waiting for the person in front of me to finish placing their order, I looked around and noted the atmosphere was nice, the floors and tables were clean, and the staff matched in their uniform shirts. (Cleanliness is a BIG plus for me.) Once I got to place my order the woman at the register made it a note to advise that while the menu didn't list it all, they did offer traditional dishes other Chinese restaurants offer. I ordered, Chicken Chow Mein, BBQ Pork Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef and BBQ Pork with their Chicken Egg Rolls to go. Once I got home and served it to my family for dinner, when I tell you all of us were pleased, I mean it! This place truly is a hidden gem. The flavors of the chow mein was impeccable. The peppers and onion taste of the Mongolian beef even better. The rice, fresh, not hard or stale, but perfectly cooked with even amounts of everything. The chicken egg roll. was a delight! I love egg rolls and it's hard to find a good one. Theirs is GOOD. So, I say all this to say, that if you're looking for a good restaurant when you're craving Chinese food, give this place a try.

    It has been a minute since I have visited Rice & Noodle, and they never disappoint! Their portions…read moreare generous and food tastes fresh. I ordered a beef chow fun and hainan chicken rice plate to-go. I called in to order and the food was ready for pickup by the time I arrived (15 mins). Food was packaged well and didn't leak. The cashier was friendly and the restaurant looked bustling with people, so you know the food is good! Beef chow fun was good, not oily, and didn't skimp on beef. It could use more wok hei but flavor was there nonetheless! Hainan chicken was refreshing for the warm day and there were plenty of pieces, enough for me to portion for two meals. I appreciate the added vegetables too to balance the meal! Overall, would definitely recommend if you're looking for a solid place for chicken plates. I'm looking forward to trying more of the new items on the menu

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