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Lingo

4.5 (152 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Romantic
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Kelly L.

We came back to Lingo to try their dinner menu because we enjoyed the brunch so much. Turns out they have a set menu option ($38) on Thursdays, so we ordered the Grilled Wild Ramp and Corn Donabe Rice and the Fish of the Day (which was Miso Cod). The set also came with a Gem and Chrysanthemum Salad, and Japanese pickled Vegetables. Outside the set menu, we ordered the Tako Wasa Octopus Carpaccio ($19) and Wild Caught Black Sea Bass ($37). The a la carte items we ordered were the stars of the meal. Wow. The octopus carpaccio had a great combination of tart, sweet, and freshness. and the black bass was fried perfectly, I made sure the clean the bones of that fish from head to toe! The staff continues to be very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend Lingo.

Georgiana Y.

Beautiful space with delicious food - my partner and I especially liked the bone marrow dish & weekend special stew. The curry in the pie would have benefited from some rice on the side since it was a bit heavy to eat solo without any carbs to soak it up. I also really enjoyed their take on pb&j w sesame in the dessert! We'll be back to try other dishes here. For logistics, it was hard to call in for a reservation last minute - no one answered the phone but there were lots of seats available when we showed up on a Friday night so it all worked out. Later on into the meal, I received an automated text asking if I tried to make a reservation. There was also a decent amount of street parking nearby (for those who are driving over)

Milk bread!!!
Anna K.

Authentic and modern Japanese cuisine! Perfectly fine dining welcomes you to the beautiful experience. The bar counter is absolutely gorgeous. The host lady was really sweet Japanese. It was Wednesday around 7pm. Such a cozy environment. Cute for girls night or date. I appreciate they have Japanese whiskys. You must try Akashi one! Hokkaido Milk bread is a great starting. Shungiku and Watercross salad was so flavorful. Mentai Pasta is so creamy and you can topping Uni too ;) I would love to come back for more meals!

Burrata
Shirley W.

Cute little restaurant in Greenpoint! A group of us 3 were here on a Wed night and shared everything: - Hokkadio milk bread - Fuyu burrata - Bone marrow tartare - Miso black cod - Snow crab udon - Duck - Lingo beef pie - Squash and sage rice Everything was plated beautifully and tasted great. The beef pie could definitely use a side of rice since it's pretty rich and savory. Service was great and super attentive throughout the night. This is definitely on the pricier side though, given the portion sizes. We each got one drink (1 being a yuzu soda), and total after tax & tip came out to $320ish. I'd definitely come back to check out their brunch menu.

Amy J.

Lingo is a really solid brunch spot that mixes American and Japanese. The menu has a good range of both sweet and savory options, so no matter what you're in the mood for, you'll probably find something that hits the spot. Being able to take a bite of their really delicious duck sando, and finishing with their pancake really made it a satisfying experience. Overall, everything I had was simple, comforting, and genuinely enjoyable. The service was very attentive throughout the meal. And the interior is simple but still put-together. It was not too casual and not too fancy which i really appreciate! Overall would recommend! Tldr; good range of savory to sweet on the menu, great service, and cute interior

Chicken sando
Ginny C.

I came here for brunch with my family on a Sunday, and it was amazing! I loved the matcha latte bc it was so creamy and sweet. I also enjoyed the iced tea, but I didn't love the coffee because it had a sour taste (I know that's a personal preference). I'd recommend getting the Japanese breakfast set. Everything in the set was done so well! My sister also enjoyed the American breakfast with the thick-cut bacon. 100% would recommend this place.

Milk bread
Katie L.

Such a lovely dinner - perfect for date nights and catch ups. Service was great and the food was spot on to what I expected. The atmosphere is nice too (you can dress up or down and be alright). I will be dreaming of the short rib (not the beef pie). Who would've thought wasabi + short rib + mushrooms = match made in heaven. 4 of us ordered: -Hokkaido Milk Bread (10/10) -Ebi Bisque Chawanmushi (8/10 - love chawanmushis and this was on par with others, nothing too extraordinary but still delicious) -Grilled Caraflex Cabbage (7/10 - hard to cute and share with a group) -Crispy Potato Mille-Feuille (9/10 - you can order another one cause it comes with 3pc usually) -Weekend Special Niku Shortrib Jaga (1000000000000/10 went on Saturday - it was a short rib with wasabi and oh my god I wanted to lick my plate clean) -Kamo A L'Yuzu (8/10 - it was way too small to share so we all had a tiny bite, but a mighty flavorful tiny bite) -Lingo Beef Pie (8/10 - I think it needs more of the crispy flaky dough because it ate very soupy and hard to share) Meh: -One bathroom stall for the entire restaurant right in the middle of the kitchen, so waiting is kinda awk but not their fault it's just a point of notice -Would pass on the cabbage and get something else next time 10000% would be back!

Rice - nice crust, flavors ok
Sena H.

Came with a party of 5, we ordered 7 items from the "food" section, 3 sides, and 4 desserts. Portions are very small. I would say you probably need at least 2 main courses per person. Most of the group left hungry but there was nothing else on the menu that peaked our interest. Highlights: bone marrow steak tartare, black sea bass! Would definitely get these items again. The bone marrow was a nice pairing with the steak tartare and sea bass was cooked well with a crispy layer outside and soft in the center, paired with a nice bed of carbs. The hokkaido milk bread, lingo meat pie, short rib (weekend only item), country pate, donabe rice, mille feuille potato were alright. Overall flavors were pretty mild/ not outstanding. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out. The meat pie was so watery it was essentially a soup with a pie crust on top. Nice presentation but flavors just ok. For this price point, I was expecting more things to be great. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the service is quick and friendly.

Miso black cod sando
Rachel G.

Cute Japanese spot in Greenpoint with a great back patio! We recently stopped in for weekend brunch on the patio. It was hard to decide what to order, as there were a lot of dishes and sides that sounded good. We settled on the Japanese breakfast set, miso cod sando, and one apple tart tatin pancake. It ended up being a lot of food! The breakfast set was our favorite dish. It included grilled kalbi short rib, rice, tsukemono, miso soup, onsen egg, and braised kale. The short rib was cooked perfectly and not tough. The other items were great as well. The miso cod sando came with fries. The sandwich was tasty and a unique take on a sandwich. The apple tart tatin pancake was very sweet and could have been a dessert. The pancake was fluffy though. I would get the sauce on the side next time. Need to come back for dinner next time!

Typhoon Potato
Caitlyn F.

Made a brunch resy for 11:30a on a Sun and we were seated immediately. It's a small, but sleek restaurant with friendly service. I believe there were some tables outside, but I did enjoy the inside seating. We ordered everything to share but our highlights were the lingo beef pie and the apple tart tatine pancakes! The beef pie was very flavorful, but we wished we had some rice with it. The pancake tasted like an apple pie and was fluffy and sweet. The hokkaido milk bread wasn't amazing and a little salty for some reason, but good to get as a little side as well as the salad & typhoon potato. Overall, we'd like to come back to try this spot for dinner as well!

Outside
Annie B.

Food/drinks: came here for dinner - short rib was really good!!! Wouldn't get country pate again & bone marrow tartare was good but portion was very small (4 pieces of seaweed) Really want to come back for their brunch though Atmosphere: very cute inside, love the interior design Service: good service! Price: $$$ especially for the portions

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Holly C.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday and it was easy for us to make our reservation for a party of 8. We were seated shortly after we arrived. The restaurant was welcoming with one table in the front next to the bar and the rest of the main dining area at the back. Since there were many things we wanted to try, we ordered almost everything on the menu and shared amongst us and the following are what we tried: HOKKAIDO MILK BREAD: it came with 3 small buns. Portion size was a lot smaller than expected and not as soft and fluffy as I would've liked. The butter didn't taste anything special so this can be skipped next time. STEAK TARTARE CRISPY RICE: came with 3 small bite size on top of crispy rice, which was crispy and provided a good balance of texture. The tartare itself was flavorful with a hint of kick from the aji verde sauce. We all enjoyed this dish. This is not a dish meant to be shared with so many people but only 3 people in our party wanted to try it so it worked out for us. JAPANESE BREAKFAST SET: you can choose between artic char or grilled kalbi and we opted for the artic char. This again is not a dish to be shared but I ordered it for my kids who loves fish and it was the perfect portion size to be shared between 2 young kids. It came with tomato miso soup, rice, onsen egg in which my kids mixed it with the rice and devoured it, and tsukemono vegetables which are very sour but it was just the way I like it. The miso soup was unique in which it's cooked with tomatoes so it's feels refreshing and not your typical salty miso soup. I was able to have a bite of the artic char and although it was moist and tender, it was a little too salty to be liking. SOBAKO BUCKWHEAT CREPE: came with chasiu pork, which was flavorful, tender and juicy, Gruyère cheese and a sunny side up egg. Never thought to put Japanese chasiu in a crepe but it works! The cheese wasn't too overpowering and the crepe itself was crispy on the edge and chewy in the middle. It was scrumptious. APPLE TART TATIN PANCAKES: this dish provides a little bit of everything. From the tartness from the Granny Smith apples, saltiness from the miso, to sweetness from the caremeal, it was a great harmony of flavors and I did not find it overly sweet. The pancakes itself were nice and fluffy. This was one of my favorite dish. WHIPPED AVOCADO TOAST: unfortunately, this was my least favorite dish. The whippped avocado just fell flat in terms of flavors and texture. It was so mild that I did not even taste any avocados. You need to add $4 for ramen marinated jammy eggs which we did and I think that helped with the flavors but it wasn't anything special and I would not order this dish again. LITTLE GEM CHRYSANTHEMUM CAESAR SALAD: fresh, crisp and flavorful. This was a solid salad but not super unique. A good choice in hot summer days. MISO BLACK COD SANDO: one of my favorite dish. The black cod was cooked to perfection - moist and flaky. The shredded cabbage gave it the texture that's needed and it was sandwiched between 2 soft and fluffy shokupan. This is a must eat. DUCK CONFIT KATSU SANDO: if you didn't tell me it's duck, I wouldn't have known. It is flavorful with a great balance of textures but I don't think it's worth $30. OOLONG TEA AND WHITE PEACH SOFT SERVE: I was really looking forward to this but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations and my brunch ended on a bad note because of this. The soft serve was not smooth at all. I do taste the oolong tea but it was overpowered by the sugar. It was really sweet and I was not able to finish it. Overall, this is more of a 3.5 star review. Some of the dishes were great while the others were not. Service was great as they were patient with us and was attentive throughout our meal. One thing to note is their restroom is very big and clean which you don't see much in nyc.

Lingo Beef Pie; Crispy Potatoes Mille Feuille
Veronica L.

Calm, comfortable aesthetic spot with ample seating and tailored menu. We made reservations for a party of 2 at 6pm on a Fri. They have an outdoor space as well. We got 3 dishes and felt that it was enough to fill between 2 people. What we got: - Roasted Bone Marrow Steak Tartare: 5/5 - Really enjoyed this dish! It came with several pieces of nori, which paired so well with the fatty bone marrow and fresh uni and tartare. - Crispy Potato Mille Feuille: 3.8/5 - Not as big of a deal as ppl make it out to be. Maybe we got an off-batch - ours was a tad undercooked, so it was a bit crunchier than I liked, plus the flavor was nothing life changing. - Lingo Beef Pie: 4.5/5 - Pretty good, but superr savory. Docking 1/2 pt bc I wish the dish came with some rice or bread - just something to pair with the curry, but the meat was tasty and tender! Staff were superr attentive and came around multiple times to refill our cups (granted, the water cups are quite small haha). Overall, would recommend for a decent meal!

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