Visited here for dinner on a weeknight with a group of friends. We knew we wanted the Peking duck and were aware that it usually takes an hour+ to prepare. One of our friends was running about 20 minutes behind, but given that the duck takes awhile to prepare we asked if they could get started on the order while we put in our drinks. At first we weren't told no, but when our drinks were brought out we were told that they didn't like to put in the duck in advance as it should be eaten right away. We had to ask twice more if they could just put in the order because it takes awhile to prepare. Eventually they said yes and we ended up waiting about 20 minutes between finishing our apps and the pecking duck being brought out which was what we were trying to avoid. When we were still finishing up dinner but taking our time to chat, they kept coming by every 10 minutes or so asking if they could box anything up for us after we kept saying that we were working on it. It felt obvious that they wanted us to leave as it was close to closing. The food itself was so good, loved the spicy wontons, the pork soup dumplings, and the Peking duck! The cocktails were also great! I definitely recommend this place, but it lost a star for the hospitality. read more

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Very nice spot, great flavors and dishes. We particularly enjoyed the spicy wontons and the soup dumplings. Both of those came out extremely quickly after we ordered. We came for my birthday and they also gave a special treat, which was also very kind. read more

Agreed with the reviews that this place expensive for what you get. It's a really beautifully decorated spot and I would love to come back for happy hour. The crab noodles were delicious as well as the lychee sorbet with lychee mochi. Skip the Dan Dan noodles and the scallion pancake martini. Service was great- super quick and attentive. read more

We have been fans of Pinch Chinese for many years and it really serves excellent Chinese food. The dumplings and Peking Duck are stars on a very strong menu. Service is stellar. read more

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Amazing place! First time here and will definitely be coming back. The dumplings are full of flavor, great service, food and drinks. The bathrooms are clean and they smell super good! 10/10 on everything for us!! read more

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Great spot that we frequent. Cost is worth it - people complaining should consider the increasing costs for the restaurants. Also, the duck timing - they take pride in their food and its one of the best in the city. If you're late, etc. really not on the restaurant - that's on you. read more

We stopped in for thier advertised happy hour. They had 2 cocktails specials, one super sweet and the other, with doritos liquor. I tried that one... I've had the gimmicky liquor before and with habanero bitters and it was good. So I tried thier dirty doritos martini.. it was confused. They dropped chili oil on top.. which just sat there.. the olive brine didn't enhance anything.. it just wasn't good. We ordered the dumplings special..3 dumplings for $10 is a bit outrageous.. they were good, don't get me wrong.. great flavor, well cooked.. but this is a special? We also had the smashed sezchaun potatoes. They were good. No sezchuan flavor, but good. Overall, extremely overpriced good Chinese food... Service was fine at the bar. Nice looking place. read more

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TLDR: there are some great dishes but I'm penalizing Pinch for their overall price point for the food. IMO, not worth it. This is an upscale take on Chinese food (former chef of DTF) but I don't think the food is worth the price point for the New Yorker who isn't afraid to venture into Chinatown or think ahead to making reservations at places like Grandma's Home. We came for the classic pork soup dumplings, and while they were juicy and with thin skin, the meat was slightly mushy and at $18 per order, it's practically highway robbery compared to Chinatown's $8 versions. If you do make it here, the niman ranch cumin pork ribs are the standout and a must have- fried beautifully on the outside without any over fried bits, tender and succulent inside. At $21, actually worth it. Next, the Taiwanese beef noodle soup tasted authentic and the broth is not too sweet. The noodles taste handmade. $25 is really rough, but at least it was delicious. The bacon egg and cheese dumplings are just a novelty, and they weren't as fusiony as I would've liked so it's skippable. The string beans aren't like the deep fried ones at DTF and tasted slightly undercooked but flavorful on the outside. Fried rice was fine but skippable. It's a good ambiance so it's right for some specific types of patrons and I'm sure some folks will have a wonderful time. But me? You'll find me elsewhere. read more

Was fast, easy, and delicious!! Also good customer service and fair prices! The restaurant is super cool looking:)

Came here for happy hour on a weeknight. The vibe is upscale modern Chinese restaurant. They have a food menu for happy hour so you can try more items at a smaller scale and price point. Even so, I think this place is a little pricey. The soup dumplings were solid with very thin skin. I enjoyed the spicy wontons but I don't think the sauce was very spicy or special. The pork and chive dumplings and the turnip cake were just ok. While the food was solid, I didn't think it was worth the price point. The wine flight was kinda worth it, because you got three wines and an order of dumplings. read more

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This place didnt really meet my expectations. Overall, the food was good and the space was nice. However, I found the pricing to be too high compared to what you get. I get the vibe is like a combo of modern, higher-end but wouldn't recommend for a regular dinner with friends unless you got moola. Service was good overall tho! I probably wouldnt come back because I'm poor but would recommend the food fs taste-wise. read more

Really great food, fabulous service, amazing natural wine which is hard to find, and fabulous service by everyone. Yes, it's a bit pricey for Chinese food and the portions are smaller than what one usually gets, but it's also not your typical Chinese food. Great location in Soho also. read more

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Clean interior and friendly staff, new modern Chinese spot. However, the food was quite small and expensive. Though I liked the ribs and the dan dan noodles, everything else was pretty mild in flavour or was a bit off texture wise. Not as good as DTF read more

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Food is great here. Their XLb is excellent but six for $18! We also enjoyed their shrimp Kong-pao, steak fried rice, spicy win ton, string beans and seasonal greens (pea shoots). The only problem is the price; it's really expensive and portion is small. I understand it is New York pricing but still...I gave one star less due to the $$$. read more

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overpriced chinese food that came in small portions and lacked flavor. there are other places with way better food with larger portions and cheaper prices. service was slow and mediocre but the place was quite busy on a weekday read more

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We visited Pinch last night and had a wonderful dinner. We were walking around the neighborhood trying to find a place to eat. We walked by and the restaurant looked beautiful and had a little crowd so we stopped in. They were able to seat us without a reservation. I love how they used leggos to hold your chopsticks. How creative! We decided to do the wine flight which was a great idea. All the wines were delicious, especially the skin contact orange which was one of the most unique I've ever tasted! We split the pork soup dumplings, the beef soup with the noodles, the wagyu steak fried rice and the eggplant. All were outstanding. The wagyu steak fried rice was by far the best I've ever had and the steak was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be coming back next time we're in the neighborhood! read more

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Decent atmosphere, decent food, prices on the higher end. Didn't particularly like the wontons, the noodles, or the chicken.

I've eaten all over, but this might genuinely be the single most amazing meal of my life. If you are debating between here and Din Tai Fung, stop! Pinch Chinese blows them out of the water. The Bacon, Egg, and Cheese dumplings are a total revelation. I've never had anything like them; they are single handedly the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. The spicy wontons are equally incredible and tied for first place in my book. Also, a huge shoutout for the portions, when you order the spring rolls, they actually give you four instead of the usual two! The quality, flavor, and service here are unmatched. If I suggest SIT AT TGE BAR!! Miguel and Allison are top tier individuals that's are charismatic and just wonderful bartenders. If you're in Manhattan, do yourself a favor and eat here. I'm already planning my next trip back! read more

I never considered myself to be much of a dumpling/wonton fan, but after this meal I have been converted. We wanted to try something new in the area for dinner and we landed on Pinch Chinese, and I was honestly so pleasantly surprised. I started with a Summer B-Word cocktail and it was so light and refreshing. Every menu item was truly a hit to me, to start the pork soup dumplings and spicy wontons were absolutely unreal. So flavorful, and comforting, it is no secret that they are the star of the show. I was also so pleased with the string beans, they offered a nice salty crunch and I would definitely order those again. Fried rice is one of my favorite foods, so we opted to try both the seafood and steak option. The steak was incredibly tender, but the seafood definitely was a stronger flavor in the rice overall. As for the restaurant itself, it is definitely on the smaller side, I would say it is perfect for a date night. The service was fast, no complaints there. Overall I would definitely return and recommend this to anyone looking for a new date night spot! read more

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Visited on Christmas and had a prix fixe menu. Food was great. Service was mediocre but I got the duck and they didn't pack up the sauce or any of the stuff with the duck. I have never been more disappointed after getting home from a great meal. read more

I came here to see what the hype was for the pecking duck and the wontons and I'm sorry, but the restaurants in Chinatown just hit way harder. For the price of the food I'm just helping this place pay for Prince Street rent. Best x read more

Best Chinese in the city. Highly recommend the soup dumplings. The chef was brought over from Shanghai where he was already well known. Steak fried rice, string beans, ribs, spicy wontons. All so so good!!! read more

Ehh. I thought this was associated with DTF but lol it seemed like Americanized Asian food (not in a good way). There was 3 cup chicken (Taiwanese) and Peking duck (Beijing) and soup dumplings (Shanghai)...so kinda threw me off lol. The food wasn't bad but not worth the price tag and small portions. Cute decor and ambiance but not rushing back for the food. Also side note (not that important) but it was funny bc all their waitstaff and host was non Asian (mostly Caucasian). Again, I can see this as a place to take coworkers who aren't too familiar with Asian food or even a date but not bringing my Asian friends or family here. read more

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Veggie fried rice was pathetic and bland. Dumplings were good. Chili crunch was good but they forgot to wrap it up for me as I had asked. Eggplant side was decent. read more

I had the eggplant here, which was just fine, but not particularly memorable. Prices are reasonable at $14, though you have to order rice separately. read more

Dumplings were absolutely delicious. Our noodles were not very good and we had to douse them with chili oil (which was tasty). Worth going to just for the spicy dumplings in my opinion. Nice bar and cozy place. read more

Pinch Chinese is a Michelin guide restaurant in SoHo, with a lively atmosphere and eclectic decor. The menu offers everything you'd want out of a great Chinese spot and more. They're known for their Peking Duck, which we tried and loved. We also got Pork + Chive dumplings, seafood fried rice, and the Crispy Pork Belly (a must try ). This is a high quality Chinese restaurant that's definitely worth a visit! read more

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TLDR: come for the duck, which you have to preorder. Skip the wine. Not great wine but good food! Come for the Peking duck, which you have to preorder 72 hours in advance (with a credit card deposit). $115 for a full duck (no half duck options). Pricey, but delicious. My husband said it might be some of the best in the city (even better than Mr. Sun, his old favorite). The green beans were also good and quite flavorful. The snow crab over glass noodles was fine but my least favorite, as it was oddly soupy underneath the noodles. With its Din Tai Fung origins, we obviously had to get the soup dumplings, which were good. The most disappointing part of the meal was the wine, but the somm was kind and generous in letting me try 3 different wines before settling on one (sadly I didn't like any of them but just stuck with the last one bc I felt bad). The wines are a bit unusual but the cocktails at surrounding tables looked good so will go for that instead next time. read more

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My friends and I went to Pinch because of the recent buzz around the xlb that was made from a dtf (din tai fung) trained chief. Xlb is one of my favorite dishes, and I love the nyc scene for it. This xlb is very similar to dtf, which is wrapped tightly with thin skin and is small compared to its nyc counterpart. This size is the normal size in dtf/Taiwan, so I loved that I was able to find it in the city! Be warned, this xlb is on the pricier side, though it's worth a try if you've never had it before. We got a couple of other dishes, and everything was good, but nothing really stood out. The dishes were well done, but with nothing really different, I felt that I could get similar quality in chinatown for cheaper. But, I did like the atmosphere and vibe of the place. Our waiter was super nice and attentive, always coming by and refilling water. Oh, and the cocktails looked interesting, but we already had drinks beforehand. read more

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Pinch Chinese is absolutely our favorite go-to restaurant in Manhattan for 小笼包 xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and 红油抄手 hongyouchaoshou (spicy wontons) and sautéed pea shoots. Oh and the green beans with minced pork is amazing too. The food is consistently delicious here and the restaurant is clean, modern and quite stylish. The staff are wonderful - from the front reception desk, to the servers and bartenders - my husband and I were able to squeeze in for dinner at the bar even though the restaurant was busy with Saturday weekend diners during Chinese New Year week. We ordered all of our favorite dishes but the server recommended a CNY special honey glazed pork ribs which we were so glad we ordered. Yes, prices can seem high, it is located in Soho after all, but the food, service and stylish ambiance (good for date night or group of friends) is totally worth it! read more

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Modern Chinese spot made be an alum of Din Tai Fung. Pinch Chinese and as a result, the soup dumplings at Pinch Chinese are the star of the show, filled with flavorful broth and wrapped by thin skin. The rest of the menu is still pretty strong, with well executed renditions of "three cup chicken," a Taiwanese classic, and eggplant cooked in a garlic sauce. Pricing is a little upscale but not excessive. The vibe of the restaurant is pretty modern and loud, with a crowd that reminds you that you're dining in Soho. The wall we were sitting next to was decorated with instructions on what to do when someone is choking which is a little...odd but fun I guess? The wine menu is pretty large and a welcome sight for a Chinese restaurant. Service was good, no complaints in that department. While the soup dumplings are a standout, the rest of the food offerings are still pretty good. Not a bad Chinese spot to check out if you somehow have a desire to pair your dumplings with a white wine. read more

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Swung by for lunch at this happening Chinese restaurant in Soho. The space is narrow, but deep. Our friend had been there before and had us sit at a high top table in the front of the restaurant, because the back gets quite noisy. The staff were uniformly lovely. They were an interesting combination of Asians, hipsters with the occasional Asian hipster thrown in for good measure. I was getting over a cold and had some excellent jasmine tea. The food was very good. The quality of the ingredients was apparent in most of the dishes. The soup dumplings were delicate and perfectly constructed. The mushroom dumplings and shrimp dumplings were pretty good. The sticky rice with pork was excellent. The snow pea leaves and snow crab with rice noodles were my favorite dishes. Most of the portions were on the small side. This place is a lot like Red Farm- a hipster Chinese mash up. Here the layout is better and the decor is nicer. The food is very good, but not a great value proposition. I liked it and am glad we visited, but it's not twice as good as my favorite Chinese restaurants. On the other hand, it is a nicer dining experience than most other Chinese restaurants. Great place for a splurge meal. If you are budget minded, you can do better. 3.75 stars. read more

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Was happily introduced to Pinch as a suggestion for a meet up to dine and chat. With reservations at 5pm I arrived early to give the "parking gods" enough time to work their magic and thankfully they did. Upon entering the staff was not ready for reservation as it was still early. So I took in the decor and different seating arrangements. Once it was time, I was promptly seated while I waited for my dining companion. I started with the Chrysanthemum Tea as I was starting feel slightly under the weather. The blooming tea was a wonderful start. I continued to peruse the menu and once my companion arrived we placed our order. Starting with the chicken soup dumplings. The dumplings were ok, the depth of flavor I was expecting was missing. For the entrée, we decided on the Peking Duck, an excellent choice to say the least. The perfect skin and duck meat, was so grateful that not one piece was too chewy (experience I have had at other place when over cooked). To be clear Pinch is upscale Chinese food and that comes with a price. I'm clear that you can get Peking Duck else where at a more moderate price. Nonetheless giving the area you know what to expect and the Duck was delish. Would gladly return for the duck when looking for an experience. Just A Note: The Peking Duck comes with the traditional accompaniments. The menu request that you "PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST ONE HOUR FOR PREPARATION" read more

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Fusion modern Chinese cuisine that mix with dishes from different regions of China. The decor is cute, but we came for dinner the light was very dark. They kept dimming the light from 7pm-8pm which is very strange. Our waiter was very pushy, I already decided what to order and all the dishes are big portion and he kept insisting me to order more. Also when I said I didn't want to drink he seem not happy about it. I felt very unwelcome and the cold hospitality. The food -- Peking duck was great, juicy meat and crispy skin. Good portion if you order a full duck. And it comes with duck ragu noodle. Only thing tho they only provided 10 sheets of wrap that's way not enough. -- lamb shank: flavor is great, crispy outside and juicy inside, wish it's falling off the bone , it took couple mins to debone. -- soup dumpling can skip they are so tiny at $15 For only 6 tiny dumplings. Taste a bit like the frozen ones you bought from market -- mapo tofu can skip, they are not very spicy and the taste of not very authentic. read more

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A modern and upscale-ish Chinese restaurant located in Soho. Their servers were pushy, unfriendly and unhelpful. One of the servers kept standing next to our table and glanced at us, which I felt really uncomfortable. We felt pressured to place orders, and when we asked for photos of the dishes, he threw us an "OK" bluntly. He only acted nicely when he tried to persuade us to order the dessert lol. All the servings were ridiculously measly and very overpriced. ＊ Pork Soup Dumpling ($15) If you are looking for the smallest Xiao Long Bao, here you go. We had high hopes on this as we heard it was comparable to Din Tai Fung's. However each piece was literally "bite sized", so it didn't give the explosion of juicy pork soup. The dumpling skin was thin but also quite dry, probably bc it didn't encase enough pork broth. ＊ Beef Pan Fried Dumpling ($15) We ordered the only pan fried dumpling on the menu. It would be better if they could provide steamed/pan fried option for all their dumplings. It was not an authentic Chinese flavor as the beef was marinated with curry, but unexpectedly quite delectable with its golden bottom and juicy meat fillings. ＊ Crispy Pork Dumpling ($19) The surprise hit of our meal. We were awed to enjoy the pork belly with jasmine tea crisp, adorning the perfectly crisped cracklings. ＊ Seafood Fried Rice ($23) Far below average. The rice was mushy, clumpy and lacked the XO sauce flavor. It gave a better bang for your buck comparing to other dishes as there were a generous amount of octopus, bay scallops and shrimps. ＊ Five Spiced Donut ($16) Overpriced. My friend ordered it without looking at the price and we were shocked to know they charged us $16 for this dessert. Served warm and topped with vanilla ice cream, the donut was solid and carried a strong aroma of five spices. We enjoyed it but it wasn't worth the steep price. read more

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Pinch Chinese is located in a part of Manhattan that sees a heavy tourist footfall, and I assume that explains its moderately high and undeserved rating. The service was not great and the food was very poor. It is surprising that they landed on the Michelin guide. We were appalled at mediocrity of the food. We ordered the pork and chive dumplings, which were OK, not great. They were not even close to the quality of dumplings we have had at Manhattan's older reputable dumpling establishments such as Excellent Dumpling House. We also ordered the steak fried rice. The steak was done well, but the rice absolutely lacked ANY spice (including salt) and was extremely bland. We had to request for chili oil and douse the fried rice in that to make it edible. And, the restaurant charges for a tablespoon of chili oil. This was even more surprising since no Asian establishment worth their salt charges for chili oil which is like a condiment. All in all, an extremely subpar experience and unlikely we would return here or recommend stopping here. read more

Best dumplings in town! Had the vegetable dumpling and tried the chicken soup dumpling- delicious! + Great serve read more

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Great happy hour and even greater oysters. $1.50 oysters in soho and they were BIG and FRESHHHHH. The celery cilantro and chili oil mustard sauces were so inventive and tasteful. The dumpling combo was also nice, but the oysters stole the show. We also had the blueberry ale on the draft happy hour menu and it was lovely. Morgan was so nice, attentive, and knowledgeable. Runners were professional, great table etiquette and clearly explained every dish. 10/10 coming back! read more

This place is fantastic!!! Decorated so nicely, service was friendly and quick. The food was extremely flavorful. We ordered chicken soup dumplings, spicy wontons, Dan Dan noodles & the string beans. My favorites were the spicy wontons and green beans. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!! read more

It is rare for me to come down to the West Village for a meal, and even more rare to try upscale Chinese - I prefer the many simpler offerings in Flushing and Chinatown. Hubby selected this place and I must say the food was better than expected. -Lamb Shank was great. -soup dumplings, i recommend passing. There are much better ones in Chinatown. -Peking Duck was my favorite, they did an excellent job. Only recommendation - and granted this goes to all Peking duck places, please provide more wraps! Service was 3/5. It was fine, but nothing exceptional, and my hubby correctly commented that our waiter was a bit pushy when it came to drinks. We were not in the mood despite our friends drinking, who were fine that we were not, yet waiter kept insisting we get something and/or order more food. Dude, relax. read more

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