Each trip to Denver we try to drop into Linger. The food is always great and I love the ambiance. This is the first time I've sat next to the opened windows and it felt amazing. Food: 10/10 Ambiance:10/10 Service: 10/10 (Aurora was great) I love the tapas setting and not feeling rushed going through your courses ,and they always do a great job with letting the customer have the experience. Must gets: Bao buns, Wagyu sliders, bison kebab I love tryin new places but if I'm in Denver, Linger is the place we make sure to go to. read more

Linger - Duck Fried Rice, bison kebab, Hot Honey Sweet Fries ,Smashed Wagyu Sliders - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've been to Linger a few times now, including celebrating both my birthday and a friend's birthday there, and it's always been a great experience. The food has consistently been delicious, and the atmosphere is one of my favorite things about the restaurant. It's a fun spot for a special occasion because it feels a little more elevated while still being relaxed and comfortable. The rooftop views and unique menu make it a place I enjoy bringing people who haven't been before. Every time I've gone, I've had great food and a great experience. They have great service considering how busy they consistently are!Linger has definitely become one of my go-to recommendations for a fun night out in Denver. read more

Linger - View of outside from restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What a nice surpise!! Linger did not disappoint. We had the chicken Satay, the lamb skewers, Birria tamale and the Blluefin tuna tacos. The service was fabulous. We had our orders within minutes of ordering. We like to order one thing at a time, which we share and then savor!! Yum!! Then order something else. The staff was so friendly and accommodating!. I have to admit we never realized until we were there that Linger is a shortening of Olinger, the long time Denver Mortuary. I feel silly for not putting that together before. I mean it is in the old Olinger Mortuary building. LOL. A nice evening of small bites. read more

This was the best meal I've had in a long time. I loved every single thing I ate - my favorites were the sliders, dates and cheese curds. If I had to leave anything it would be the chicken satay (not photographed), but it was very well done. It was also one of my favorite vibes I've had in a restaurant - tastefully moody but inviting. We had reservations (highly recommend) and were seated after about 10 minutes. Our waiter was helpful with the menu but no where near overwhelming. read more

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Linger is situated on what used to be a mortuary. Spooky! However, there is nothing spooky about the service, food, and atmosphere here. It's all peachy! The atmosphere is super nice. Especially on a day with the sun out and a slight breeze, make sure to sit by the open windows for a phenomenal experience while looking at the Denver Downtown view. Bonus points if you get their bottomless mimosas! I was impressed with their food. I got a Mongolian BBQ Duck Bao as well as the Maine Lobster Roll. The bao was too salty for me but I typically like my food on the bland side. The lobster roll was great! I have had lobster rolls before with a weak portion of lobster but there was plenty on the one at Linger. The side of potatoes excellently complemented the lobster roll. Kat was our server and she was great with answering all of our questions, checking in on us just the right amount, and being very personable. Thanks, Kat! If you are looking to take someone on a business lunch, a date, or anything like that, I would highly recommend going to Linger! read more

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Well... I used to really love Linger but this last experience was really just ok. For starters, it was extremely hot in the restaurant and incredibly loud even though it wasn't really that busy which just made it uncomfortable. The server was very nice though but the food.... Meh... we went for brunch and my mom had the BLT Biscuit which came out cold, she liked the salad however the plate was so hot it made her salad warm. I had the Denver Omelette Sammy and it was ok. It says it's a crumpet but it was 100% an English muffin and it just wasn't great. There just wasn't much flavor and the home fries were too salty. Maybe it was just a bad day... I'll definitely try again. read more

Linger - Denver "Omelette" Sammy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I can't believe it's been 5 years since I last visited Linger! I love the Edible Beats restaurant family. I'm pretty sure I still have a little money left on a gift card and would love to come back again. The most recent time was for a work dinner. We ordered an assortment of dishes to share. Their cocktails are tasty, though I don't recall which ones I tried. Not a bad seat in the house, either. I'm always a fan of their Devils on Horseback. I enjoyed the Steamed Bao and Sweet Potato Fries more than last time, though YEARS ago my visit was during the pandemic. The Ube Ice Cream was unique - would recommend. Actually, it's crazy to look at my food pictures from both visits and realize I basically ordered the same things. There are lots more options on the menu, which I'll try next time! read more

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Linger's rooftop atmosphere was great! The food truck was cute--unfortunately, (for me) there were too many people in front to take a photo, but the two guys working it were very friendly. The food we shared: CRISPY CHEESE CURDS: Beer Batter, Shishitos & Jalapeño Jam and HOT HONEY SWEET FRIES Æ: Waffle Cut & Mile High Seasoning was tasty. The drink prices were very high; two of us purchased the rose bubbly, and the pour size was very small f"and cost $16 per drink. My partner had a beer. My drink, plus his beer, plus tip was $30. Yikes! Neither drinks were fancy and a bottle of MCBRIDE SISTERS sparkling rose in a liquor store is $17.99. I know that venues and restaurants upcharge, however, for the pour size...ridiculous. Luckily, the atmosphere outweighed the overly priced drinks. read more

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Met a friend here for dinner and really enjoyed it! We made a reservation a few days before with no issue. We were seated within a few minutes of arriving and had a nice view of the ice cream shop outside and downtown Denver. The weather was wonderful, and with the windows open in the restaurant, it was very please inside! We ordered several dishes to share, and everything was incredibly tasty. Genuinely the tastiest pad thai I have ever had. I would go back simply for that! Also, we each found free neighborhood parking nearby. Plenty!! read more

Our server was so welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed the share plate style dishes with drinks. The dining room was modern and elegant which was great for a Fourth of July outing. We ended our dinner at the rooftop bar overlooking Downtown Denver with fireworks. I highly recommend this establishment when your visit Denver! read more

Fun rooftop bar that's an eatuary because it's where it was once a mortuary. Great happy hour with many app and cocktail options. We had their old fashioned. Service was kind and the offline app works there as well! Great little part of town read more

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I've been here 3 or 4 times, and every time, it does not disappoint! The vibes are on point. I can't wait to check out the rooftop sometime. The staff is always friendly and makes great suggestions. And the food is always fresh and delicious. Linger is a Denver staple! read more

Linger - New Saigon Cocktail and Duck Bao Buns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have a bit different opinion about this place now as I dined at this place with my daughter about a week or so ago on a Wednesday and from service to food to ambiance, everything went quite well (to my surprise.) Hence, I must write. We showed up to our 5:30pm reservation. We were immediately seated unlike the last time (at our last dining occasion 6+ months or so ago, despite making a reservation, we had to wait for AT LEAST 10-15 minutes or a bit longer until they had a table for us.) This sure was a nice start. Then our waitress, Lauren (Lo is how she goes by, I believe) was exceptional. Her attentiveness coupled with her quiet and yet eloquent delivery of speech to explain several different menus and her familiarity with them was top notch. She was also able to make great suggestions as to which dish(es) we should get when we stumbled. Some dishes were a bit too salty to my liking and yet overall, they entertained our palates and stomachs. To mention some of them, the presentation of the Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls (2) ($7 from the HH menu) was creative. The long skinny deep-fried spring rolls were unapologetically and perfectly deep-fried with the nicest crispiness. The two sauces that accompanied the rolls added some enhancement to the whole savoring. The Smashed Wagyu Sliders' meat was quite rich. HH price of $8.5 is one-piece price and we ordered two of those. The portion size was decent. Anything that's wagyu can be pricey; I can call $8.5 a decent price. My daughter wanted skewers so we got us the Bison Steak Kushiyaki based on our wonderful waitress' suggestion. The meat was quite tender. Well-seasoned. Now our dessert to conclude our night - and once again, based on our wonderful waitress' suggestion - we went with the Maduros & Crema (roasted plantain, crema de queso mousse, smoked almond & cotija). This truly shocked us as we had never had a dessert quite like this before. Although this takes long to prepare (as our waitress explained), it was worth the wait. $12 (as of early March of 2026) seemed like a fare price for it as the portion size justified it. I think I will dine at Linger again. Although it still isn't my absolute favorites, our last week's dining experience became a reason as to why we should consider Linger as we see fit. read more

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We had brunch reservations here for a friend's bachelorette and it was a great space to gather with friends. The service was the best, they were so attentive and provided great recommendations for food. I loved my drink, the Final Petal and my friend got the breakfast Dosa which was delicious. Highly recommend if you are Denver. read more

Linger - Final Petal - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is a cool restaurant and bar that used to be a Mortuary. It has very comfy seating with an open air view of the funky Highlands area of downtown. Our server, Katie was attentive and also offered several great suggestions on the menu. The three of us opted to start with 2 of the pork belly Bao-so delicious! We then had the potstickers which were so flavorful on their own that they did not need the dipping sauce. Then we shared the duck confit fried rice which did not disappoint. We were pleasantly satiated with those three items that we did not have room for anything else. The bar on the second level looked like the old Light Brite game above and on the bar top. So fun! I definitely recommend this place and you should make a reservation as it's quite popular! read more

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Not worth a visit. Go somewhere else Jill was not a great server. She barely checked on our table, was not very kind or hospitable, did not explain the concept of the restaurant or the menu, and overall did not make this a very enjoyable experience. She couldn't answer any questions about the menu items or give guidance about portion sizes. We only did one round of drinks because Jill never came to check on our table until the very end of our meal Food in general was also nothing special. The bison skewers were overcooked and had an unpleasant texture. Everything else was also just overall bland. Spicy tuna tacos tasted more like poke bites, birria tamale was not a tamale, cheese curds were oily with no flavor or crisp, and the duck fried rice was more like an egg scramble. Overall would not recommend read more

Cool concept, friendly and attentive staff, good food. The bao were good but loved the charred edamame the most.

Tried Linger for the first time during Denver Restaurant Week and had a good overall experience. The special was $45 per person for a three-course meal, plus an amuse and specials on different alcoholic drinks. I went with one other person, which worked out well because we were able to try a lot of different dishes. For starters we chose the Mongolian BBQ Duck Bao Buns and the Crispy Togarashi Brussel Sprouts with pickled mushroom, hot honey, and yuzu kosho aioli. The bao had good flavor but could have used more fresh textural elements. That being said the brussel sprouts were delicious! They were crispy with a really nice balance of sweet, savory, and a little heat. For mains we ordered the Crispy Trout and the Hanger Steak. The trout was the standout of the night it was super flavorful with punchy spices and just the right level of heat in the sauce. The different textural elements in the dish with the fresh notes and crunchy notes kept the dish so interesting. The hanger steak was a bit disappointing in comparison. The beans on the plate were slightly tough and overall the flavors didn't quite come together the way we hoped. For dessert we had the Italian Coffee and Donuts and the Maduros and Crema. The donuts paired with the chocolate ganache were fantastic. The maduros dish was really creative and interesting conceptually, though for my personal taste it leaned a bit too sweet. For drinks, I tried the Resting Place cocktail (lavender vodka, raspberry, lemon, and tonic), which was very refreshing and well balanced. Service throughout the meal was incredible and the dishes came out perfectly paced, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. The only downside is that parking in the area can be tough, so plan ahead. Overall, a a fun Restaurant Week meal with great service and I will definitely be coming back to try their regular menu! read more

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We had the best experience for brunch here celebrating my birthday. The perfect amount of food and the painkiller drink was excellent. The space was super cool, we were greeted as soon as we arrived. We were seated by a window but asked for a booth and they quickly accommodated. Eric was our server and such a warm and friendly human. Great all around! read more

Linger - Painkiller - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Linger's food definitely surprised me, but in a good way! You have the option of sitting in the restaurant or going up to their rooftop, however, their rooftop has less food options than the actual restaurant, so beware. Me and my friend ended up on the rooftop, since we wanted to be seated more quickly. We decided to split the smash burger and the ramen. The smash burger was perfectly seasoned! The hot honey sweet potato fries were unique and very tasty. The ramen was also a surprise! It was also very cold that day in Denver, so it was the perfect entree to split. The broth was pretty flavorful for being a fusion restaurant. I would definitely be curious to eat from their full menu in the future to try other food options, but I would say Linger is a great spot that would satisfy many different tastebuds! read more

Linger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Quick little stop for lunch. We made reservations but it wasn't very busy for a Saturday around lunch time. The rooftop wasn't open when we arrived, but got a table by the window. We ordered the Korean chicken buns and hangover ramen. The elderflower spritz was also a refreshing cocktail. We will have to come back and explore the menu, cocktails and rooftop! read more

Linger - Hangover Ramen and Korean Fried Chicken Bun. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious as usual. Such a cool vibe and location with unique story behind the building. The staff is incredibly helpful with helping you choose what you want and not order too much food. I love the order as you go environment. This is a must stop by restaurant for me when I'm in Denver. read more

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$34 Pad Thai (that was not worth it). The atmosphere and overall layout of this place is a vibe. It's fun to sit at the upstairs bar that mimics the nostalgic "Lite Bright" game I had as a kid. But unfortunately I've had multiple poor experiences with the service here and the food is just OK. read more

Linger - Pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We have always had dinners at linger and never had the chance to try their brunch - I must say, I like the brunch here too! Got a half order of the pandan waffle and regretted my decision on not getting the whole order!! This waffle is just too good to miss out on especially if you like pandan. I also saw another item with Ube Pandan - I'm sure that must be really good too. I got the breakfast dosa and my husband got the birria tamale - both really good. I did wish if my dosa was a tad bit hot! It was crispy and I loved the addition of apricots in my dosa. The tamale was birria heavy which my husband loved. Service is always good out here. I'm glad we stopped by to try their brunch menu and I probably will be back in a couple years again. This is a Denver favorite for sure! read more

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This is without a doubt, one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. You cannot go wrong. 1. They always have yummy options for a mocktail. As someone who no longer drinks alcohol, I want a fun drink when I'm out and Linger always has at least 2! 2. ALLL of the food is good!! Everything we've ordered! 3. The service is top notch. Our server tonight kept non-rushedly checking in with us as we caught up on life before choosing drinks and food and kept refilling our waters for us. She was so lovely. One thing to keep in mind- it's a BIG restaurant, which is great! But it's also SUPERRR loud. Acoustics are abysmal, so just know you might be shouting across the table. Also, parking in this area is a sport. They do have valet for $15 I saw. I got lucky tonight with a spot outside, but just give yourself some extra parking time. Will be back again and again! read more

Linger - Bacon wrapped dates - I don't even like dates but this was amazing - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came back after the initial visit and I have to say, I'm still very impressed! We had 2 rounds of drinks, all which were stellar! We tried the vegan queso with chips. So good!! Trust me, vegan to me always makes me feel like it's gonna be grainy or lacking but they did such a great job! The burger was so good! Simple ingredients but really packed in the flavor. The honey waffle sweet potato fries were just as amazing as the first time. The chicken and waffles were delicious! The chicken breading was so good and really stood out to me. I didn't try the chilaquiles but they did look incredible. Presentation is 10/10. Brunch definitely seemed less lively than dinner, but that's okay. I like to be out of the house early, and enjoyed a quieter atmosphere than dinner. Service was pretty good! The food took a little to come out but it wasn't anything significant. Definitely plan to return again and try other items/drinks! read more

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I had a fantastic experience at Linger. The restaurant is fancy. The price is not too cheap but also not too pricey either. Most entrees are around $20. We came in for Sunday lunch 11:30 and got the Brunch menu. Parking can be difficult. There is a paid lot. This would be a minus for me. You can drive around to find street parking Pork belly bao 5/5. The pork belly is crispy and soft with adequate flavor. Fried chicken bao 5/5. I love the orange sauce. The fried chicken is crispy Duck bao 4/5. I think duck bao was okay. What happened to the best part? Duck skin?! It didn't exist sadly. DUNGENESS CRAB BURRITO 5/5 is a total recommendation! The wrap is Okonomiyaki Style of Scallion Pancake. Inner fillings include Soft Scrambled Egg, Kewpie & Bonito Flakes, and obviously Crab. The combination is fantastic. Scallion pancake is ultra thin, crispy, not as thick, boring, and bad carb as tortilla. It is served with okonomiyaki sauce, making it more flavorful. CHURRO FRENCH TOAST 5/5. It doesn't come with maple syrup but is served with Salted Cream Cheese Whip. The toppings include Grilled Pineapple & Smoked Almonds. I don't know what kind of bread they use but it was so fluffy. While the outside churro style crust is crispy, It melted in my mouth with every bite. Service was fantastic. Food was serve slow though. There is a mandatory 5%b service fee whatever. I don't know why they do this instead of just paying them well. Though the food is good and I definitely recommend this place. read more

There's hype for a reason and it's well deserved. Food was impeccable - particular dark horse were the Brussels and the wagyu sliders with hot honey fries are every bit as delicious as you expect. I'd get the chicken over the duck for bao buns if we went again and would also get pork belly. The margarita was a STANDOUT (I think she said the seasonal flavor was cranberry mandarin?). Service was great and really timely, she did great helping guide our choices. Ambiance is always fun, eclectic, a little on the noisy side. Had such a great experience here my first time I'm always worried the follow up visit won't match my expectations but it totally did! read more

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An awesome Denver find! Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food! The bao buns are AMAZING! Tons of vegan options as well. A definite need to go to when in downtown Denver. read more

Linger - Tofu steamed buns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Dare I say, this is the best restaurant in Denver! I'm from out of town and decided to stop by for dinner. It's an Asian fusion restaurant and every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. I don't even have a clear favorite, but if I had to choose, I'd go with the Pad Thai. The bao buns were so unique; crispy yet soft. The burger was perfectly juicy as well! On top of that, the service provided by Carolyn was amazing. She was so sweet and helped us decide what to order. The view by the open window added such a great vibe to the whole experience. Overall, I would highly recommend this spot as a must-try when in Denver! read more

Linger - Pad Thai (top) & Smashed Wagyu Sliders (bottom) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was actually my third time at Linger - surprised I haven't reviewed yet! First time was on the roof for frozen cocktails and waffle fries, second time was during restaurant week. Third time will be the review below! Came with the hubs and baby on a Friday night around 5:30 for drinks and dinner. Despite the early hour it was bumping! We made reservations so didn't have to wait for a table. They were able to get us a spot to accommodate the stroller, but it was a pretty tight fit and a bit louder than I would have liked for little baby ears. I think it was the best they could do, though. All the staff was helpful, attentive and everything came out quickly. For drinks, I went with the Mojave Muerte which was different in a most delicious way and my husband had the Baharat Old-fashioned and very happy with his choice. And now, the food! We started with the Sweet Plantains - top notch. I wouldn't mind having those on a daily basis. Next up came the Korean Fried Chicken Bao - some of the best bao I've had of late. Perfect flavor and texture and just yum. Our larger dish was the Duck Fried Rice and I have to say, pretty unimpressive and a big reason why I couldn't give full marks. It was boring and way too salty and absolutely not worth the price. We did end on a high note though with the Dubai Chocolate Bombe - tasty but the pistachio did not come through which was a little disappointing. All in all, we enjoyed our date night at Linger and would be happy to come back - especially for those Plantains and Bao! read more

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Great joint in the center of Lower Highlands. Try to sit upstairs if at all possible. All dishes we had were amazing read more

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We had a reservation for a bday dinner at 6 for 3 people and while it did take a bit for us to get seated despite the reservation and the restaurant being only 1/4 full, the overall experience was amazing! We ordered the duck fried rice $22, Korean bbq tacos $15 (plus I think $7 to add another taco to make it 3), chicken satay $15.50, ginger chili shrimp $15, crispy duck wings $16, and ube ice cream $7.50. Duck fried rice was good! The basmati rice was different but pretty good. They were able to accommodate and put the mushrooms on the side for us. The Korean bbq tacos were decent. I wouldn't necessarily call them Korean flavored but they were definitely bbq flavored. They're more like Korean inspired if anything. It was nice that they could accommodate and add another taco for an additional charge! The chicken satay was okay to me. I didn't care for the sauce. The ginger chili shrimp on the other hand was so good but it was on the salty side so I had to chug water. My absolute favorite was the crispy duck wings which is a shame they're only a seasonal item! I would order these every single time (and go here more often) if they were a permanent addition to the menu! The staff was super friendly and answered any questions we had. Because 2 of us ordered drinks, the bar gave us 2 free shots of one of their lavender drinks and the kitchen gave us a mini appetizer that was really good and also not in the menu unfortunately. HIGHLY recommend this place. This is probably the highest rated restaurant we've been to in Denver (so far!). read more

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Great service and food. Went in for lunch and was quickly sat by the open windows. Our server was polite and friendly. We ordered the bbq tacos, fried chicken sandwich, char sui pork belly bao and maduros + crema. All dishes were amazing, fresh, decadent and layered with flavors. Linger has been a well known establishment that hasn't lost it's magic. Happy to return each time. This could wasily be a 5 star review. However, you will notice a 5% fee on top of your bill which is also taxed. It's not even after tax. Linger, raise your prices and eliminate the 5% fee. Not cool. read more

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We came to Denver for a show at Red Rocks and one of the artists posted about this place. It did not disappoint! First, our waiter Zander was amazing! Great service, great repertoire, and had the best recommendations. We ordered espresso martinis, Bloody Marys, and Micheladas. Food, we ordered the short rib Benedict, Birria tamales, and the Denver Sammy. NONE of the food disappointed. We also ordered the donut holes and the bao buns. Seriously... none of the food disappointed and it was probably the best brunch place we ever ate at. The restaurant is a rooftop restaurant so you can look out making the ambiance impeccable. We are for sure coming back any time when we come back to Denver. read more

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I know it had been a while since I had been here, but now just realized it has been 10 years. Crazy. One of my friend's mom was in from out of town and we had brunch at Linger together. We were seated upstairs against the window. It was such a beautiful day. They even had the windows open to let the light breeze flow through. Our server was awesome. I honestly cannot remember her name, but she was sweet and attentive. We ordered drinks and brunch items. I went with the birria breakfast tamale. It came with a little ramekin with consume for you to pour over the tamale and egg. I liked it overall. The meat was the best part. Super tender short rib and it was seasoned very well. I will say the portion was small for what you pay. $17 for one tamale is a little ridiculous. It was a good brunch but it left me still hungry, so we went next door and got Little Man Ice Cream. read more

all in all very nice flavors and great quality and restaurant aesthetic but idk taste-wise it didn't completely satisfy me. fusion food is always cool and especially because they're were so many varieties of asian cuisine, but probably because it didn't feel authentic (?) but awesome waiter and it's sooo busy read more

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My family and I went here for dinner last Sunday, and it was fantastic! The hostess was very kind and efficient. My daughter had made a reservation, so we were seated promptly. Our server, Lauren, was vivacious! She gave off good energy and was super helpful with the menu choices-all looked so yummy it was hard to decide! We ordered a variety of sides to all share: Korean Fried Chicken Bun Duo, Mongolian BBQ Duck Bun Duo, Char Siu Pork Bun Duo, Devils on Horseback, Pad Thai, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, and Shrimp skewer. All were freshly made, delicious, and plentiful-we practically had to be rolled out of there! read more

We took a group to Linger for easter brunch and had a wonderful experience. Lots of GF/vegan options available and a dedicated fryer for celiac needs which can be a rarity. Food comes out marked GF/Vegan when it is. Most importantly it was all delicious! The server also did a wonderful job making sure we were well attended to during our brunch -- a really lovely gentleman. Thanks Linger! read more

I've been wanting to come here for years and finally the stars aligned. Our server T was excellent and gave us recommendations. She was very attentive and friendly. We tried 4 plates. Everything was so good. The hot honey sweet fries have convinced me that all fries should have hot honey on them. The nachos were so fresh. The bao bun was fluffy. The bison skewer was tender and cooked perfectly. The decor is so cool; I wandered around to see everything. T recommended the dessert we ordered and it was the best thing I've ever tasted. It was the "Coffee and Donuts." Get it; it will change your life. Okay maybe dramatic but yeah, DELISH! read more

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