I've been interested in both the brunch and dinner menu at Lingo for a while, and finally got to make a reservation to try the brunch first on a Saturday. We ordered: Lingo Beef Pie ($41) - made with hokkaido style braised beef curry, bone marrow, burnt rosemary. Flavor wasn't strong, but I liked it a lot and it worked perfectly with the pie crust on top. Bone marrow and braised beef was extremely tender. Tasted more like a stew than curry. Japanese Breakfast Set ($28) - included cedar wrapped shio koji artic char or grilled kalbi short rib, rice, tsukemono, miso soup, onsen egg, seasonal vegetables. I've only had regular salmon before, so it was lovely to be able to try the artic char. Tender, moist, with no fishiness. Paired beautifully with the rice and egg. The miso soup was interesting because it included eggplant, and was heavier. Apple Tart Tatin Pancakes ($22; Single stack $13) - made with granny smith apple praline, miso caramel ice cream. I was surprised with this dish because it was mildly sweet with a hint of bitterness, slightly tart with saltiness. The pancakes were a little crisp too when eaten fresh. I really enjoyed this. Duck Confit katsu Sando D.L.T ($30) - made with slow-braised duck moulard leg, bulldog mayo, lettuce, tomato, between slices of white bread; served with a side of fries. I have never had duck made this way, and if no one told me, I probably wouldn't be able to discern this to be duck. Haha. BUT the combination was still very good. It's not often that I come to a restaurant and thoroughly enjoy everything that I order. I'm very impressed with Lingo in terms of the food, service, and ambiance. I look forward to coming back for their dinner menu in the future. read more

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Pretty good place with great service. The servers kept your glass always full. Everything was pretty flavorful and came out quickly. The interior has a simple, clean vibe. The only thing is that their menu is scan, but the service inside isn't very good. They do have a WiFi they give you access to or a paper menu, but you have to ask for it. read more

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This stunning restaurant is tucked away in Greenpoint. There were some hits and some misses on the food. Hits: Potato Mille-Feuille: crispy and light and pairs amazing with the chive and tobiko cream - highly recommend Uni crispy rice: uni is extremely fresh and the crispy rice is a nice complement Lime ice cream: refreshing with a strong lime flavor - highly recommend, I am still thinking about this ice cream! Genmaicha ice cream with Concord grapes: strong genmaicha flavor with a new texture from the grapes - highly recommend Branzino: cooked very well and was flaky Most of the entrees were small for the pricing and some missed in the flavor. The Cornish hen had a nice crispy exterior, but is dry inside and lacks a sauce. The cod was tasty, but very small in portion. The beef pie was good, but it needs to be paired with something like rice or it is far too rich to keep eating it. I would recommend coming here for appetizers such as the potato Mille-feuille and desserts such as the ice cream. For entrees, the Branzino is the star dish. Overall, the meal will end up being quite pricey. read more

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What a lovely evening spent at Lingo! Came to try the restaurant for the first time on a weekend evening and it was stellar! I'm already excited to plan my next visit. Walking around this area of Greenpoint there are many food options though what really caught my eye was the way their website described their food as Japanese American, loved that they're clear on identity and influences and it showed in the food! The restaurant space is modern and serene, with pale blue walls, artistic lighting in the form of flattened orbs/discs hanging from the ceiling. Aside from the bar area at the front there's seating for about 50ish in the back main dining room and a cute patio though no one was dining outside that day due to the rain. Drinks: Shiro white Negroni $16 - a refreshing take on this classic using umeshu (traditional Japanese liquor infused with unripened Japanese ume plums and sugar). Summer in Shizuoka $11 - non-alcoholic herbal-infused sparkling aperitif with calpico, lime and a frozen Kyoho grape. Tasty and delightful on a warm sunny day. We ordered off the restaurant week prix fixe menu $60pp: Hokkaido milk bread: fluffy, pillowy, buttery, yeasty, everything you would want in this style of freshly baked bread. Served with whipped sake butter. Tako wasa octopus carpaccio: thin slices of octopus, crunchy bits from the kizami wasabi gave a little punch, diced pieces of clementine provided a citrus hit, maybe slightly more citrusy than expected considering this dish traditionally tastes more of wasabi though I enjoyed this interpretation too! Steak tartare: perfect! I usually prefer steak at least slightly cooked but once in a while a good tartare is a beautiful thing. This is a treat here! The black sesame sauce used imparted a nuttiness and the shaved cheese added umami together with the crispy nori. Miso black cod: this was the lighter flavored of the two mains. Delicately tender and flaky, I loved that the miso flavor was present and not overpowering the flavor of the fish. The season veggies served on the side were cooked to be just right--still retaining a crunch, not too salty, a terrific pairing with the cod. Crescent duck l'yuzu: exquisitely prepared duck two ways, roasted and in a fried croquette form. The roasted duck has the right level of cook and tasted great with the slight bitterness of the carmelized endive. Impressed that the croquette texture was so crispy on the outside while maintaining moisture for the duck inside. The umeboshi date puree acted like an aged balsamic in this dish, added a sweet and tangy element which was really nice. Monaka wafer ice cream sando; light crispy shell held the ice cream well. The koji toffee sauce was on the lighter side and didn't taste this as much as the vanilla flavor of the ice cream, though I wasn't mad about it. The soba cha crispies were a nice touch! Condensed milk panna cotta: yummmm. Silky smooth and tasted like condensed milk. The black sesame sauce and tuile added a fragrant nutty flavor and a slight crunch in texture. Good idea to incorporate macerated blueberries (or was it currants?) on the side for the acidity and to break up the richness of this dessert. Success! Last and certainly not least, the service from the staff was excellent, I'd give them 100/100 everyone was friendly, professional and on point making sure we had everything we needed. I saw multiple tables order the signature beef pie and it looked amazing, I'm definitely planning on coming back to try this! read more

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Love the concept - American Japanese food. ROASTED BONE MARROW STEAK TARTARE - it's pretty good, rich bites for sure, on the smaller side. AGEDASHI WARM BURRATA - my least favorite, just literally fried burrata. LINGO BEEF PIE - winner presentation. Pie was buttery and crispy, dressed with bone marrow. Honestly at the end it's just curry stew but it worked! CRESCENT DUCK A L'YUZU - very good, love that it's duck two way. A piece of duck breast and duck leg croquette. CRISPY POTATO MILLE-FEUILLE - good but Four Horseman still did it better. Worth a try! read more

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This is my new favorite restaurant. Each dish was a hit and the deserts were perfection. Truly some of the best flavor combinations I've ever experienced. Had the seaweed salad and potato salad to start. Both phenomenal. Then inhaled the fish with bok choy and I wished I could drown in the sauce. Finished with a miso toffee pudding which left me speechless. The staff were also so kind and accommodating. They even gave me a little basket so I could rest my bag on the floor. Cannot recommend this place enough. Will absolutely be coming back. read more

The food is in general pretty good. Ordered Japanese breakfast set(arctic char), single stack apple tart pancake, beef pie and duck confit sando to share. My personal favorite might have been the duck confit sando. Very good flavor and the duck is so tender. Apple tart pancake was on the sweeter side but the salted caramel ice cream helps balance it out. The beef pie is soupier than I thought. But the curry beef is very good flavor. The arctic char could have had a bit more salt. The service was nice and the store is very cute! Would come back again read more

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For an elevated yet laid back brunch atmosphere, I highly recommend Lingo. I went on a Friday afternoon and there were not a ton of people. I absolutely loved the fish sando. The fish was savory and sweet with a miso marinade and it came with a side of McDonalds style fries. I also got the Apple Tart Tatin Pancakes which were breathtaking. They were very sweet but in a natural fruity way. They're large and dense so honestly, the single stack is the perfect size. It came with salted caramel ice cream on top which cut the warmness and sweetness of the pancakes perfectly. We left very satisfied and full. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

I've had this place bookmarked, and I wanted to check it out. They have been around for a year now. However, because of that, the chef decided to do a new summer series. It started in May and will end at the end of July. We were having a summer seasonal special per week that I would've liked to try, but the ones I wanted already passed. However, the Tokyo Banana Pafe was added to the dessert menu due to its popularity. The service was so good. Your glass was never empty of water, and they give you new plates and utensils after the first course is done. (They know how to give you enough space to finish your meal without being interrupted.) I didn't get anything from the specials but ordered from the regular menu. First, for appetizers, I got the smoked tamago sando, which they offered four pieces of that was great. The house made milk bread with butter on the side was good, too. The pork belly was so tasty and tender that I would've liked to order another piece of it. I had a little bit of both the spicy fried chicken and the corn fried rice, and from what I had was delicious. Last but not least, the dessert was so good. The banana parfait was amazing. Ate it to the last drop. read more

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Really beautiful and intimate restaurant with Japanese fusion fare. Tried their fan favorite, beef pot pie, potato Mille feuille, octopus carpaccio, and spicy fried chicken with sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Must haves were definitely the potato Mille feuille - who doesn't love perfectly crispy potatoes with dashi cream and caviar? The beef pot pie was good - needed something to anchor the meal, like potatoes or carrots? And it's to share as it comes out piping hot. read more

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Schlepped our way to Lingo for some Japanese fusion. Cute spot with nice ambience. Overall, not bad, but not without some misses too. The good: - Agedashi Warm Burrata: Let's be real, it's burrata. It could be aged in a shoe and still be delightful. But cutting through it was like trying to slice through a brick with a butter knife. A delicious brick, though. - Prawn Bisque Chawanmushi: Seafood lovers, rejoice! This dish was like a salty sea embrace in a tiny cup. Just be sure to slurp it up before it gets cold and turns into a fishy jello. - Crescent Duck a L'yuzu: If there's one thing they nailed, it's the duck. Perfectly cooked, tender, and with a zesty kick that'll make you forget all your fowl puns. - Crispy Potato Mille-feuille: Imagine the lovechild of a potato and a chip. This crispy masterpiece had the texture of a cloud and the flavor of...well, potato. But perfectly so. The less good: - Hokkaido Milk Bread: Like being hugged by a cloud, but without the flavor. Soft and fluffy, yes, but it left us longing for a bit more oomph. - Oxtail and Monkfish Foie Gras Tortellini: Rich, decadent, and so sweet it could give you a cavity. Salty-sweet fans will likely love it--I didn't. - Oolong Tea Ice Cream: Too much and too generic. Libation-wise, the Kiwi Spritz danced on our tongues like a tipsy tango, while the Kuri cocktail needed way more chestnut flavor. read more

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Came here for my birthday. Loved the ambiance and service. We got a lot of items including the ichigo strawberry cocktail ($18) the bread(not worth it for the $7$), pot pie(a bit salty imo), bone marrow steak tartare(10/10) uni was extra $15, Maine uni ($24) not worth it imo as well the sauce threw me off, potato Mille-feuille(sooo good with the dashi cream & caviar, $18 for 3 pieces), the weekend special udon was the best imo ($39) comes with snow crab and scallop. I wish the portion was bigger tho. We also got a free raspberry bday dessert read more

Lingo - Bone marrow steak tartare - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing birthday dinner at Lingo with the bf! Everything was amazing but the Bone Marrow Steak Tartare is not to be missed - so rich and flavorful. I can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu! Since it was my birthday, they gave me an additional Sesame dessert that was sooo tasty. The staff was so attentive and kind! The only small edit is the seating. The spot is so pretty but the chairs are not comfy at all. We actually asked to be moved since it was bothering my bf's lower back. read more

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Having had Lingo bookmarked from the week it opened, I'm more proud of myself than anything else for finally making it over there. Japanese American always intrigues me, and I find it quite rare that it's executed well so I was hesitant. I don't quite know what the vibe here is in the warmer months (it seemed like there was an outdoor patio of sorts), but I do find much of their menu in the category of comforting so I'm glad I was able to experience it in one of the colder months. I got the Nashi cocktail to start followed by the Kuri. I preferred the Nashi to the Kuri as it was light, refreshing, and fruity yet not sweet. The Kuri was good too but I was a bit thrown off by the fact that there was lemon and egg white in it. For food, we started with the tamago sandos and octopus carpaccio. Tamago sandos were good, I think they were premade and then served though because the bread was a tad dry/cold for my liking. Probably could've been left at room temp for a while longer. Carpaccio was great, the little citrus paired well and the texture was great. Pork belly was good, really felt that the quality of the meat was what spoke here. Surprisingly, we opted to get dessert and this might have been my favorite part of the meal. The peach mille feuille was a special dessert item for that day so I don't know how often it is available. The cream was lemon based I believe, and the combination with the puff pastry was perfect. I would honestly come back just for that if I could. Overall, I felt that it was a bit expensive for the experience as whole and I wished the execution and attention to detail was a tad better. read more

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Absolutely fantastic restaurant delivering delicious food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere. The team clearly cares about quality, making every visit special and worth recommending to friends family everyone happily. read more

Stopped by for brunch on a Sunday (made a reservation the day before, but probably could've walked in - the bar seating was mostly empty)! I ordered the mini smoked Tamago sando, Hokkaido milk bread, and yuzu ricotta pancakes to split with a friend, and my other friend ordered the cod sando. The Hokkaido milk bread was super soft and fluffy, but the bread itself didn't have much salt or sugar in it so it definitely relies on the butter for flavor. The pancakes were good - nice texture and flavor! The mini smoked tamago sando definitely has a slight smoky flavor to it so it's a unique twist on a traditional tamago sando. My friend also enjoyed the cod sando! They actually didn't have black cod when we went so it was swapped for a different kind of cod, but they checked with us to confirm if it was ok which we appreciated! Service was good too - I had some diet restrictions due to tooth issues and the waitress gave us some recommendations for softer foods! I recommend stopping by here, and I definitely want to come back to try their dinner menu :) In case anyone's wondering, I also want to quickly compare Lingo to Rule of Thirds since it's another super popular Japanese brunch spot in Greenpoint. Pancake wise both are great - I think it depends on if you want a traditional pancake or something more fluffy. For the other food, I thought the food here was a bit better and you don't have to fight for a reservation here, so this would be my overall pick! read more

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Had a wonderful date night here with a good friend. Everything was delicious and it was well worth the trek out to Brooklyn. I would repeat everything we tried except the crispy potatoes and banana pafe. While solid, they didn't blow me away. Milk Bread Bone Marrow Steak Tartare Duck Cod Beef Pie Crispy Potatoes Banana Pafe Sticky Toffee Pudding read more

Where this place excels is truly in the aesthetics of the dishes. The menu is a seeming hodgepodge of things, but they were well done and worth trying. Started with the Hokkaido milk bread. This particular dish was adorable. The bread is great. Was it worth 7$? Unclear. Next came the crusted burrata. I've had many burrata but not with an encrusting, so this was interesting. This was excellent and a must try if stopping by. The octopus carpaccio was a highlight of the night. Carpaccio can be a risky dish if you don't love carpaccio, but the idea of using octopus for this rather than beef was excellent. The prawn bisque was super interesting. I'm not sure it was my favorite dish but it looked so beautiful that I didn't even mind. Finally, the beef pie is a must. It's on the website and everyone gets it. It was prohibitively hot to eat when it arrived, which diminished the experience. I'm not totally sure what you're supposed to do with the bone piece in the middle. But the pie aspect is well executed. The biggest difficulty I had with this place is the pricing. Everything is a bit outlandishly priced, even for Brooklyn. And the layout of the restaurant is not super interesting. The service was super nice but they were a bit lacking on explaining the dishes once they were delivered, which is a bummer especially when you've ordered a bunch of small plates and are unsure what is coming when. Also, one bathroom without a clear delineation of where to stand on line could be improved upon. read more

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Contemporary Japanese/American fusion, offering a unique menu and cocktail program for dinner 5 nights a week, plus weekend brunch. The interior lacks ambience, but is clean and modern. Reservations are recommended, albeit not difficult to come by. In hindsight, the dinner menu is likely superior to brunch, but we had heard great things about their pancakes and were intrigued. The meal started off strong with a double shot of perfectly pulled espresso. The drip coffee was very good as well. The food, however, was hit and miss. The Spicy Tuna Tobiko Caviar Crispy Rice was a miss. The rice was too crispy; saturated in oil, which completely overwhelmed every other component of the dish. The Apple Tart Tatin Pancakes were...fine. They had a pleasant fluffy texture, but the miso caramel ice cream on top made the dish way too sweet. My husband ordered sides of bacon/rice/egg, which he remarked were high quality and perfectly cooked. I loved the Wild Mushroom and Chestnut Toast, which was served on fresh She Wolf sourdough, spread with creamy ricotta cheese and piled with meaty mushrooms cooked in an umami rich koji butter sauce. If you find yourself here for brunch, order this. read more

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This a fine dining restaurant in a casual atmosphere. The food is fantastic as well as the service. We had the Crispy Cauliflower, Chicory Salad, Curry Pie, Cod, Potato Mille Feuille and the Sticky Toffe pudding. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the Salad, Pie and Cod. I'm looking forward to my next meal here. read more

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Came here with a friend on a Wednesday night and we sat at the bar in the front (though there was seating in the back). We ordered: - maitake mushroom tempura (4/5) - great starter - crispy cauliflower (3/5) - a take on sweet and sour. It was fine but I was underwhelmed. - baby kale crispy rice salad (5/5) - this was so delicious, fresh and flavourful I would order this hands down. - YUZU KOSHO BUTTER STEAMED CRAB AND CLAMS EN PAPILLOTE (4.5/5) - really beautiful and flavourful dish. I also ordered the Kuri chestnut cocktail. It was on the sweeter side, it was nice but not worth $18 IMO. Overall, a very nice dinner with elevated, good quality food. read more

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The food and service was exceptional! The Mille feuille and pork belly are out of this world! They are an absolute must. They have a nice bar as you walk in and a patio in the back. I absolutely loved everything. We were late and they were still accommodating, we felt so bad! This is a must come to restaurant! Cute date spot too! read more

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Trendy Japanese American restaurant in Greenpoint. Mostly I prefer a classic way but one in a blue moon I just want to go for something creative and contemporary. I sturdy their menu before I go, so I know what to order and save the server so much time with super busy place. Food is wonderful in every dishes. Miso Black Cod is beautiful and taste, Somen Noodles is good, Octopus Carpaccio is recommended, Chawanmushi is lovely, Steak tartare is awesome, and I can't miss Mille-Feuille potato that a must. Lingo and Shiro drinks are fantastic then close the meal by Sticky Toffee Pudding giving me a happiness. Service is good but with the price point I spend at this restaurant, I kind of expected more in term of paying attention to customer order, cooking time and customer needs. Overall if you have a date night or special occasion, I will recommend this place for new and modern experiences. Suggest, marking a reservation before you go. read more

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Ugh Lingo, tried so hard to really like this place as the service is excellent and location is perfect but there are so many things to improve on. Food: We have visited a few times now and overall it's very inconsistent. Their crudo dishes seem to be the focus/star but nothing is a stand out for me. The milk bread is also good and the potato Mille-feuille is interesting. Beef curry stew pie could be excellent but wow is the actual beef portion cheap. The Bone marrow takes up most of the dish and then you are left with many 2 large spoonfuls of stew. For $41, it really feels like you're being taken advantage of. We also ordered the miso black cod. One of the worst dishes I've ever had. Extremely oily, fishy and the sauces and extras were all cold. Probably our fault for not saying anything but we're not that type to send food back. Again felt like we should experience a really good dish for their price point of $37. Lingo is also a beautiful restaurant and we kept returning and giving the place a chance but I don't know if we will come back after the last experience. Your money can be spent better elsewhere unfortunately. read more

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Came here for brunch. Great vibe. Loud and energetic. We ordered: Yuzu Ricotta Pancakes which was brought out as a dessert. It came out hot 4/5. Shio Koji Tonkatsu. The tartar sauce that came with it was good and different 4/5 Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice. The bacon was nice and smoky. 4/5 Milk Bread. I expected more. 3/5 Wish we tried other things such as the mushroom toast, which the table next to us got and they said it was the best thing. Overall, a decent meal read more

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Great new Japanese American spot in Greenpoint. Everything from their aesthetic, food, decor, service! We came with a big party for a birthday celebration, and they curated a set menu for us to try most of the items on their menu. It was SO much food but I'm glad we were able to try a lot of their dishes, so we know what to get when we return They have a decent list of cocktails as well, some better than others. I'd highly recommend the strawberry gin one Our favorite dishes of the night: - milk bread was SO soft and pillowy and buttery. I don't think I'd get this again, ONLY because I've already tried it and don't want to stuff my stomach with bread so I can eat others.. but if it's your first time, you can;t go wrong - smoked tamago sando: looks as pretty as it tastes - steak tartare: you won't get tired of this, and all the ingredients give it a more 'fresh' taste rather than the french steak tartare you usually get. It almost reminded me of a tuna tartare - miso black cod: so tender and flaky. This is one of my go to dishes whenever I see it at a restaurant, and this did not disappoint The lingo beef pie is a show stopper for sure, but flavors were kinda like a curry beef with pot pie crust over. It was a little too salty for me We ended with the sesame oil cake, which I was a fan of because it had a super strong sesame oil flavor. If that's not your thing, I'd get something else read more

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Pleasantly surprised by Lingo. Extremely aesthetic and clean vibes with great food. To put it bluntly, Lingo reminded me a LOT of Rule of Thirds but without the disappointment. We came for brunch on a Saturday around noon. I had no trouble getting a reservation the night before (I hope it stays this way). As a group of 4, we ordered the yuzu ricotta pancakes, Okonomiyaki Quiche, Kimchi fried rice, Duck confit katsu sandwich, and a side of the mentaiko crispy potato mille-feuille. 1. Yuzu Ricotta pancakes were out of this world. Came in steaming hot and delicious. If you're looking for a bit of sweetness to your brunch, definitely order this one. 2. Okonomiyaki Quiche was....OK. I still enjoyed it but if I had to pick a lease favorite dish, it would be this one. I didn't fully understand the vision but I liked the side salad it came with. Embarrassingly, we ordered this one for the gram. I'd skip this. 3. Kimchi Fried Rice was solid but nothing special. I feel like it's a filler item on the menu for when you just want something to fill you up. It came with a giant slab of bacon that I wish they cut. 4. Duck confit Katsu Sando was great! Duck was very fatty but I assume that's the appeal of this sando. We split it amongst 4 people and I felt like half of a half was the perfect amount. I wouldn't order this to eat for one person, but it's a great dish to taste among friends. 5. Mentaiko potatoes were surprisingly simple but great. I wish they came out hotter, but they were nonetheless CHEFS KISSES. The sauce it came with was so good, i probably was just using the potatoes as a vessel for the sauce. I would definitely order this as a side! All in all, great spot. I want to come here to try their dinner menu now! read more

Such a delicious dinner in a very cute space! Really loved the beef curry pie and the miso black cod. We also got the mille feuille potatoes, which came with a butter caviar sauce that was good but probably wouldn't get again since its just potatoes. The complimentary blueberry cheesecake-like dessert was also very delicious! Would definitely recommend as a cute dinner option in Greenpoint :) read more

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This was a very cute, young and hip restaurant in Greenpoint that explores Japanese American flavors. We were warmly greeted and walked to our table. The tables were pretty close to each other. I was afraid of knocking over my neighbors' glasses of water and I'm not a big person. We shared the milk bread, which was surprisingly not as good as I was expecting. The fried corn and shishito tempura was pretty good. The miso eggplant and burrata was interesting in that I wasn't used to the burrata being essentially texture less. It tasted more like a foam accompaniment than a part of the main attraction. The crispy cauliflower was my favorite of the apps. We then shared the expertly fried chicken! It was a little messy/hard to eat but it was a phenomenal dish. I think definitely worth giving this place at least one try! read more

Lingo - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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i feel like these hot cakes have gotten really popular for brunch spots in nyc but this might be the best ones i've had so far. they were piping hot and the ice cream really added to it. breakfast set was good, liked the variety of pickled veggies. miso cod sandwich worked surprisingly well. read more

Lingo - pancakes - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I live on the Upper West Side, so going to Greenpoint is a big commitment. It actually happens to be my favorite neighborhood in the city, but I have to take three trains to get there. But when places like Lingo open up, I take notice and plan an outing. Not only was the trip relatively painless, but the meal was just outstanding. A creative menu with impressive variety and near flawless execution. The service was excellent: attentive servers, speedy water refills, dishes perfectly spaced out. Not a wrong note all evening. Made a reservation here for 8:15pm on a Saturday night. We arrived 10 minutes early but they were able to seat us immediately, which was nice. Our table was positioned such that we could see just about every element of the space: the dreamy light fixtures, the open kitchen, and the peaceful covered patio. The design is simple yet elegant yet very down to earth, suiting the neighborhood nicely. As usual, we started with drinks. I couldn't not start with the Ume Martini (nikka vodka, umeshu, young pickled plum), as I'm a sucker for both martini variations and anything featuring umeshu. Despite my general aversion to vodka, I enjoyed this drink a lot (nikka vodka is also a lot better than ketel one, etc., imo). My husband got the Ichigo (roku gin, nigori sake, strawberry, lemon, egg white), which was light, fruity, floral and delicious. For our second round, I got the Lingo (akashi japanese whisky, lemorton calvados, sakura bitters, absinthe) which was a solid Manhattan variation, while my husband got the Hinagiku (espolon tequila, yuzu kosho syrup, lime, orange liqueur, shiso salt), which was a margarita variation. I didn't try his but he said it was just okay. The food here is definitively reminiscent of Japanese cuisine, but it's more of a Japanese-American fusion, with many different noticeable influences. Plates are meant to be shared here, though it's not imperative. I'd recommend it, though, because you'll get to sample more of the menu and the prices are quite fair given the quality of the food. If this restaurant was in Manhattan I'd imagine your bill would look very different. In any case, we loved absolutely everything we ordered. Eats, below: Albacore Tuna w/ crispy crepe, fresh herbs, yuzu kosho verde: A+ This was a very creative, beautifully presented, utterly delicious raw tuna dish. We've eaten crudos and tartares of various sorts at countless restaurants, and many begin to feel the same. This one stood out. The crispy crepe is a fun way to add the crunch these types of dishes play with, and it served as a perfect vessel to consume the fish. Grilled Cabbage w/ tahini, chili oil, herbs: A This dish was surprisingly filling but we still destroyed it (we as in I ate 75% of it because I couldn't get enough and my husband isn't a big cabbage fan). The sesame, the spice, the umami, all of it worked beautifully together. Crispy Cauliflower w/ lime curry crema, soy glaze, aleppo: A+ Fried cauliflower is a classic American dish, but this rendition is as elevated as it comes. Hamachi Collar w/ smoked cherry tare, sweet corn coulis: A+ Probably one of the more unusual dishes of the night, but we both loved it. Neither of us had tried hamachi collar before so it was a new experience. The collar was in a barbecue-type sauce and the dollops of corn sauce were delicious and added to the flavor profile quite nicely. Niman Ranch Skirt Steak w/ wasabi sour cream and onion, heirloom carrots, walnuts: A I'm not a big fan of steak but my husband is so we ended up ordering this instead of the tartare. The steak itself was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with the wasabi sauce. As an aside, the sauces, coulis, cremas, oils, and the like here were just sublime. read more

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Food was great. Nice ambience. And service was great. They gave us complimentary dessert for birthday celebration. It was a pleasant surprise. read more

Was looking forward to this meal but unfortunately we were all disappointed The place was busy and ventilation was poor so the burning herb smell was strong right when we walked in. I didn't find anything that I liked in particular. They were mostly average but the desserts (especially the panna cotta) tasted funny to me. Overall I'd say the restaurant is alright but definitely expensive. Their classification is accurate so go in expecting western food inspired by Japanese cuisine, but the flavor is not going to be Japanese. read more

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The food was amazing, especially the beef pie the crust and beef were incredible! The layered potatoes were so good, and the Hokkaido milk buns and cauliflower appetizer were great too. We came with a group of six, and while we loved the food, it's definitely more of a date spot than a place for big groups. read more

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Lingo has a very special place in my heart. I came here for a solo dinner to celebrate my 6 months of starting work full time after graduating from college. The staff here are genuinely so kind and welcoming; I thought it was a great restaurant for any solo diners (and groups obviously!) Ashi, the front of house manager, also gave me a complimentary glass of prosecco because I was "clearly celebrating soemting" which was so sweet. (Thank you Ashi!) I ordered the Teba Quail Scotch Egg and the Crispy Potato Mille-Feuille for my savory dishes of the night. Both were SO delicious. - Teba Quail Scotch Egg (7.7/10): I thought this dish was so creative. It's essentially a deboned chicken wing that is stuffed with sausage and a scotch egg. The savory glaze on the crispy chicken wing tasted very similar to a piece of soy garlic Korean fried chicken. Delicious and hard to go wrong. It's also served with thinly sliced pickles which were a refreshing and tangy accompaniment that cut through the rich and salty flavors of the "fried chicken." - Crispy Potato Mille-Feuille (8.7/10): This dish was introduced to me as the "must-get" of the restaurant so naturally I ordered it! I thought that it was so delicious. Mille-feuille actualy is French for "a thousand sheets" and is traditionally a popular French dessert made with puff pastry and layers of pastry cream. I loved the savory take with the potato cut into many thin sheets. For me, the star was honestly the dashi cream topped with caviar and chives. The cream had the perfect umami flavor and was lightly salty. The briny caviar almost pops in your mouth and made for an enjoyable textural change. It was fun experimenting with the cream, caviar, and chives to build the perfect bite. - For dessert I got the Banana Pafe/Parfait (8.1/10): I thought this was such a fun way to end the night. I love banana pudding and banana flavored desserts so this was right up my alley. It's a banana custard topped with castella sponge cake (similar to white cake), fudge, dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, banana slices, and a black sesame brittle. Wow. I thought this was so fun. I really enjoyed the combination of fresh banana with the vanilla ice cream and sponge cake. Think of banana pudding mixed with vanilla cake and ice cream/whipped cream. There were also pieces of feuilletine in the parfait that were so crispy and had a lovely buttery/toasty flavor. Thank you Lingo for a delicious meal and amazing service. I will be back! read more

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4.5/5, rounding up. A calmingly curated space, Lingo was a delicious spot for my first dinner in Brooklyn. We got the following: - Miso eggplant (5/5!): So good. I love eggplant dishes, and this one shines with its sweet and umami flavoring. Of course the burrata was indulgent as well. - Shishito tempura (4/5): I'm not a big fan of shishito as a lot of places usually over-salt them. Not the case for this one. - Corn fried rice (3/5): too salty unfortunately :( - Scallop noodles: (5/5): Wow these scallops are so well made (not overcooked). Probably the best scallop I've had in a while. - Plum and black sesame panna cotta (4.5/5): yum, very black sesame My only qualm with the space is that it was pretty cramped where we were seated. There's an island counter holding the plants in the main room, which the servers had to squeeze by whenever coming around to the tables. read more

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New spot from chef Emily Yuen, formerly of Bessou, located on the far end of Greenpoint Avenue with lots of other great restaurants on the block. Start with very good Milk Bread and the Smoked Tamago Sando. Don't miss the Lingo Beef Pie for your main course. Would definitely be down to come back for brunch once it starts. read more

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Everything was bursting with flavor. The steak tartare with nori was bright and acidic. The scallop somen noodle was really light - I almost got scared off by the bottarga, but it wasn't too funky at all. The beef pie was the star of the show though, rich and thick, with a crust that's more bready than flaky. The only downside for me was the server was checking in way too often. I appreciate attentiveness, but multiple times per each dish was a little much. read more

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I've been to Lingo for dinner & brunch and neither experience has failed me. From the apps to the sides to to mains, everything has been pretty good. Staff is tentative & food is worth the stop, even if it's far from the train. I originally had Lingo on my list after hearing the exec chef from Bessou had Lingo in the works. Boy, oh boy, the experiences have not disappointed! read more

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When flavors are paired perfectly it truly makes the menu great. Everything was presented beautifully and each component on the plate complimented the other flavors. We pretty much cleaned each plate off since combining all the components made the dish even better. Best thing was probably the black cod in my opinion! And the spicy fried chicken was better than expected. read more

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