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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
7 months ago
Brand new little place, worth a stop great value for the money. Parked behind in the Starbucks shopping center. read more
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Second time at Lin Dumpling and it warrants a review. Fantastic food, piping hot to your table, AND HUGE portions. We split plates as a group of 4 and each plate could easily serve 5. Our whole table ended up being $108 which is incredible for the amount of fresh dishes you get. The eating area is smaller but not cramped, with a perfectly electric bustling city vibe when it gets busy. The family is incredibly friendly and attentive and they also recommend items. We were told to get the Singapore noodles next time, so we'll for sure be back. read more
5 months ago
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. read more
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Great little mom and pop dumpling joint. Everything was super yummy, I will definitely return! read more
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My husband and I went in on a weekend afternoon and the was able to get right to a table. Seating inside is nice enough for about 8-10 couples and some family seatings. Service was awesome! Pops and son was there so it gave that local mom and pop spot and those are always the best! IYKYK!! And yes the food was great!! We had the salt and pepper fish that was seasoned to perfection! Haven't had good salt and pepper fish since we lived in the Bay Area so this was a plus for us. We also had some HK noodle shrimp chow mein that came uncooked but in a bed of hot sauce like liquid that cooked it while you stirred it up. Different but we loved it ! We also had the curry fried rice which was also good! We will definitely be back to try more food options ! read more
8 months ago
My new favorite Chinese restaurant in Sacramento. Fresh ingredients made from scratch after you put your order together in. We'll definitely be back to try everything on their menu. read more
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Came here soft opening with my bff and it was so delicious!! Im back again right now with my family and i ordered again, har gow, shanghai shi mai, chili oil wonton, and pan fried dumplings, added their garlic noodles and honey walnut shrimp to try out. Highly recommend! Even my kids loves it. read more
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9 months ago
Go to Lin Dumpling now! Their XLB are DELICIOUS, super thin skin with lots of meat. We all thought they were better than Tasty Dumpling. Pork chive dumplings were also very solid, especially with their home made chili sauce. The standout dish was the Sichuan water boiled beef, which they called Spicy Chili Broth. It's authentic and amazing. There were sliced potatoes, Napa cabbage, broccoli, and zucchini inside. Not too salty with great depth of flavor. Others at the restaurant had the fish version which also looked great. But beware, it is SPICY. They've been open one week, and we will definitely be back. They will be our go to dumpling place and we are looking forward to trying their noodle dishes next time. The servers were two young guys, looked like one the son of the chef, and the mom was giving them tips on how to be attentive to customers. Take it easy on them, they're still learning. read more
7 months ago
This is my second time coming here and neither times have disappointed. Food is amazing, the staff is friendly, and portions are fantastic. Cannot recommend this place enough!! read more
4 months ago
The vegetable fried rice is the best fried rice I've had in this city, hands-down. All the fresh veggies! Asparagus, zucchini, carrots broccoli you could tell it was all fresh. I am not exaggerating! All the other food was also out of this world. Highly recommend! I got the general sales chicken and the pork and chive dumplings all pictured. read more
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So good! 10 pc dumplings + 2 soup bowls came out to $50 with leftovers. The perfect 5 star is deserved! read more
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I tried this new joint that's been open for a month called Lin dumpling coming in the service was absolutely friendly and very nice. The dishes that I had were beef chow mein with thin style noodle that I asked for along with walnut shrimp, sautéed eggplant, sweet-and-sour style, black pepper dumplings, pickled radish, sautéed salt, pepper, spareribs, wonton in chili oil, pork, soup dumplings,and har gow which is a shrimp stuffed dumpling this place was phenomenal. The food are generous portions and if I had to come back here, I'm very pleased to say that the sautéed eggplant sweet-and-sour was the best I've ever had anywhere the pickled radishes surprised me it kind of tastes like a cucumber salad style dish, but it was really good and the pork dumplings were delicious too. I'd come here again and again and again. read more
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5539 H St
Sacramento, CA 95819
East Sacramento
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(916) 389-0333
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There's a parking lot behind the building and street parking.
