Looking at Win Son from the street, you would never guess what it looks and feels like inside. Located at the corner of Ave of Puerto Rico in Williamsburg, this part of Brooklyn hasn't really seen the gentrification of other parts. BTW, their bakery is catercorner from the restaurant and absolutely worth a visit. Inside, the decor is simple-not Spartan-comfortable and functional. The tables are spaced nicely to provide privacy for each group. The evening that we were there, the sound level was comfortable. We could easily have a conversation around the large table. Our main server Lizzy was great. She has an amazing energy and smile that is so inviting. You're already enjoying dinner before you even order. We were 6 people and so we could order a wide variety of dishes. Some of my favorites were the scallion pancakes, lobster rice rolls, clam and basil and marinated cucumbers. There are enough choices for a vegetarian, pescatarian, but not for a vegan. We walked out satisfied and really happy. And then walked across the street to the bakery! read more

I enjoyed the vibe of this place, from the light fixtures, to the plants they have placed throughout the restaurant. Everything was very pretty to look at. As for the food, it was good but not what I'm used to. It's Taiwanese fusion done okay. I'm not an expert but I think there could've been better flavor complements. In general, I'm not sure if this was meant for someone with who's used to Taiwanese / Chinese food. It's novel so it was fun to try but not sure I'd recommend this. read more

Win Son - Sesame Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Went to Win Son in East Williamsburg for the second time, this time on a Sunday for brunch. It is a good-sized restaurant on the corner, with both indoor and outdoor seating and a self-serve setup. Both times I have visited, it has been full, but I have been able to find a seat. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese (BEC) on a scallion pancake, which is always freshly made and very warm. This time, it was overflowing with cheese. Orders come out quickly, usually within about five minutes. The BEC on a scallion pancake is $16 and comes with chipotle mayonnaise on the side, which adds a little spice and complements the sandwich very well. It is a generous portion, and as tempting as some of the baked goods look, there is really no room for anything else. I would definitely recommend Win Son, especially the BEC on a scallion pancake, which can also be made gluten-free. read more

Win Son - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Disappointing. As an Asian-American, who also loves some fine dining, I thought Win Son would be a gem to have, being both taiwanese-fusion and on the michelin guide. But the food just wasn't great. I got the fried eggplant, pea shoots, big chicken bun. Everything was as pictured, the portions were good. But, in general, I would have loved if everything just had a bit more flavor? The only dish out of the three I really liked were the pea shoots but at the end of the day they're just peashoots stir-fried in oyster sauce, topped with fried garlic. The eggplant was very bland by itself on a layer of what I think is greek yogurt(?) topped generously with cashews and fried garlic. The chicken bun was also quite flavorless except I think the sauce had some weird flavor to it that tasted like the tofu in it had fermented to me? I actually couldn't even finish my burger and gave half of it to my roommate and she said it was good but that it was a bit too spicy for her? And there's nothing in the ingredients that should be spicy, so there was definitely some funk in that sauce. Which is a shame because if the chicken were a bit more seasoned and they stuck with a regular kewpie blend it could have been a pretty standard burger. Same with the eggplant, I ended up throwing some sugar and soy sauce and stir-frying it to a more classic chinese style and it ended up tasting immensely better especially with the creamy sauce on the bottom giving a contrasting but balancing taste. I can see what Win Son is trying to attempt with their flavors I suppose...but it's just not for me. I will admit I did order delivery, so take this review with a grain of salt. I also do usually try to go to a restaurant in person to give them a fair chance if I see that the food may have potentially been better but just been knocked down due to delivery times and containers. But seeing how the flavors just weren't there for Win Son, I wouldn't want to return even for that. Edit: Gave it an extra star because I assume the service and ambiance here must be amazing. But the food? 2/5 read more

Back to visit my mom and walked over for dinner as it's that close. Service was great and the dishes that we shared were really good. Loved the marinated cucumbers, roasted peanuts, the pea shoots and the lobster roll. Worth a try and glad it's so close to my mother's place. It'll be easy to visit each time I'm back! I'm read more

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Overall: 4 stars Michelin Guide modernized Asian cuisine that takes classic dishes and gives it an upscale twist. The offering is very tasty Chinese food that executes the flavors and techniques well, while also fitting into the Brooklyn atmosphere of service and vibes. Marinated Cucumber - Pays homage to a very home style marinade that is boullion forward; the roe and fried onions add significant texture and color that give the otherwise simple dish a lot of life. Pan Griddled Buns - Classic street food comfort elevated in both flavor and presentation; the buns have a crisp texture on the outside with an impressive amount of soup inside. The chili flavor and crunchies on top help elevate this dish as well. Boba Pancakes - Intensely sugar forward dish perfect for those with a sweet tooth. The pancake is fluffy and absorbant, and is the perfect medium to consume with that tender brown sugar boba. The oolong whipped cream is a light contrast, and the subtle notes of the tea are distinctly tastable. Hibiscus Iced Tea - Beautifully decorated with both a lychee and candied flower to make this a worthwhile cocktail. I like the subtle flavors of the tea and lychee blend that make it restrained and not too overpowering. Green Tea Shot - Fantastic petite sized cocktail that has a soothing blend of easy to palette flavors. I think this could honestly work well mixed in this Hibiscus Iced Tea. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

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Came here for a friends birthday dinner and the ambiance/interior was so cute! Our servers were quick and the food came out relatively fast considering we ordered so many things. The sesame noodles and scallion pancake were pretty good I'd probably give it a 7.5/10. My fave was definitely the chicken wontons and fried pork bun (not pictured cause we devoured it). So good! The drinks were great too! I had the plant daddy which was a mix of cilantro mint tequila with matcha syrup, lemon and egg white. It was actually so refreshing. I would come back here! read more

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Second time dining here, still my one of my favorite spots. The service was decent however I was disappointed with the entrees. The sesame noodles was decent but their famous chicken bun was disappointing. The appetizers were the best. Menu does slightly change but there's consistent options to try. Next time I'll stick to the appetizers for now. The entrees are lackluster, needs seasoning and cook consistency. read more

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I went to Win Son restaurant years ago and remember loving every dish. I finally came back after 7 years and while it was good - it was not great. Starting with the cocktails - these were my fave part of the meal. Super unique & balanced. Not too sweet. Next apps - we got the marinated cucumbers. I personally did not like that skin was peeled. It made the cucumbers way less crunchy. For the mains, we split guohua jie salad, sesame noodles & beef roll (minus the cheese). The beef roll was a bit dry, granted we did remove the cheese & the waitress said it was for texture, but I feel like no cheese shouldn't have made the meal that dry. Ended up taking half of it home - added hot sauce & it was much better. Salad was probably my favorite item. Noodles were OK. My biggest critique of all the dishes - there's way too much crunchy onions / peanuts on all the dishes. It makes them feel all very similar. Even looking at the pictures is hard to distinguish what's what because the garnish is so heavy and the same. Restaurant is super cute tho! read more

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I order from the bakery across the street all the time so have been waiting for the chance to try Win Son. Food was very good, as was the service. I also liked the layout of the space, although the seating was a little tight. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Very hipster, very cool. Definitely "cool kids come here" energy but not in an annoying way. Service is always on point. Everyone's been polite and chill even when we're asking for new plates after like every other dish so flavors don't mix. Don't do one entrée per person. Get a mix of small and large plates and share. Way better experience. Food is solid across the board, but the Fly's Head didn't hit for me. It was mostly chives and not much pork. The Lobster Rice Noodles though...so good. Super soft, rich, almost like gnocchi. Menu changes a lot so this might not even be there when you go, but either way you'll be good. read more

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Everything was amazing. Enjoy the photos. Only note on the dessert: 50% less ice cream, 50% more doughnut. 10/10. read more

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Given it four stars because the food is excellent but beware extremely pricey!!! it's Williamsburg for God sake it's all hipster's inside. I went in based on some social media post and had that famous breakfast sandwich. It was enough for two people did not have to get two of them. I'll stop in again for some $10 special that I saw from Chris hotdogs where he got some kind of sandwich I think it was the Taiwanese hotdog and a beer for $10. read more

Love Win Son.. the flavors are on point, good variety of dishes and lively vibe. Noodles are delicious here! We also tried the fried eggplant. Loved it all. There's a bit of a wait generally so get ready. But their bakery is across the street (which is also busy). If you keep walking between the two you'll feel like there was no down time lol. read more

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Win Son is reservation-only and not easy to get into but it is 100% worth it. We finally snagged a table and I loved every single thing about this place. Every dish was incredibly tasty, flavorful, and thoughtfully done. Nothing misses. The flavors are bold yet comforting, and you can really feel the care behind the food. Even the simplest items feel elevated. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for brunch, and the menu makes you want to come back again and again. This is one of those spots that lives up to the hype and then some. Hard to get, but once you're in... you get it. Absolute Brooklyn gem read more

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This place was very unusual but so good. I loved it. Came here with some friends, waited a bit as it was busy on a Wednesday night but I didn't mind and the server was hostess was nice. Just know, book ahead even on days you think you might not need to. Food was awesome. In particular I gotta reccomend the scallion pancake, lamb ribs, and lobster pasta. All fire. Vibes were great with even some decor for Halloween. Do attend. read more

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Walked in at 9pm on a Saturday and while it was busy inside, we were sat promptly and our dishes came out pretty quickly - but we didn't feel rushed at all. We enjoyed all three dishes - the Marinated Cucumber tasted refreshing on its own but even more addicting with the chili crisp oil on the table. My favorite was the Chicken Wontons - they were tossed in this savory, buttery, glossy sauce that resembled the flavor of Cheesecake Factory's Pasta da Vinci. The Sesame Noodles were super unique with not only a very forward peanut taste but earthy tone. Would love to come again and try more of their dishes! read more

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Wonderful, cozy, Taiwanese-fusion restaurant that's perfect for brunch. Make a reservation because they get packed on the weekends! Everything is shareable but definitely don't miss the pork buns - they were perfectly juicy and savory. Another brunch-specific menu item that stood out were the pancakes! Wish I took a photo of them, but it was one large pancake that spanned the width of the plate. Crispy edges surrounded a fluffy center, with a flavored butter on the side and boba-filled syrup. read more

Win Son - Pan Griddled Pork Buns, Marinated Cucumbers, Pea Shoots, Fries - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We stumbled upon this place and I'm glad we did! We got to try something different and so good. There was a longish line and had trouble finding seating but still worth it! The sauce elevated the meal. I thought we would need more food but this was just enough for two people read more

Win Son - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

$28 a person (2 people) for the picture food but I basically took most of the half of my chicken sandwich home. Prices are expensive but portions are decently big. The beef roll was interesting and yummy and well balanced. Didn't blow me away but did think it was yummy. The chicken sandwich was nicely fried but again didn't blow me away but was tasty. Definitely a very heavy meal. read more

Win Son - Beef Roll - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here because it looked nice from the outside and the place we originally came for down the street had a two hour wait. We've been to their East Village outpost and weren't too impressed but really glad we gave it a second try. Very tasty food and nicely presented. Perfect spot for brunch or lunch/dinner. They serve Variety Coffee too. Servers are friendly and we were seated immediately because we chose bar seating. Would definitely recommend. read more

Win Son - Chicken and Waffle - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The cutest little place on the corner for a twist on traditional Taiwanese food (think fusion). Had a reservation for 2 at 6:00, showed up a little early and we were sat immediately. Had the perfect night catching up with a friend over drinks and delicious food. Lychee martini was definitely more on the martini side than the sweet side (but that's what I prefer). Food ranked in order would be 1) wontons 2) beef rolls 3) lobster noodles. Dessert could've fed 4, we were so stuffed but had to make room. Sesame ice cream was the perfect blend of salty and sweet. Would definitely come back to try the other dishes on the menu! read more

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Had to wait two weeks for this resy but it was worth the wait. We had: marinated cucumbers - garlic + cilantro, we added the wu yu zi cured mullet roe sloppy bao - minced heritage pork, chili + peanuts clams & basil - green garlic + scallion pancake tofu fly's head- stir-fried doufu gan, garlic chives, yunlin black beans & zhajiangmian - wavy noodles, lamb + fermented bean sauce Holy cow - everything was delicious!!! I only had an issue eating the zhajiangmian because of the spice level, but still very yummy and flavorful. We tried two cocktails, the Plant Daddy (cilantro-mint tequila, matcha, lemon, simple + egg white -- very refreshing!) And vaquero chino (chili infused scotch, lemon, lime, egg white, simple + basil) Service was on point and efficient. I would happily eat here again any day. read more

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Win Son is one of my favorite go to places in the city. Without a doubt, the food is always good. Especially on a cold day. 10/10 this food will always slap super hard no debate; I won't hear it. Service is good always; they were a little slower this evening so they had time to tend to the tables. I sat at the bar. Quiet night the other night but always calming a fresh inside with great vibes from the staff and a cool crowd as well. If you're looking for Asian fare in Brooklyn, look no further and thank me later read more

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Thought this place was good and fit the neighborhood well. All i tried was the bacon egg and cheese scallion pancake sandwich. I'd rate it about 4/5. Also had a mango jasmine milk tea which i enjoyed thoroughly. It was a little difficult to figure out where to enter not being from the area but once you find it, its a pretty large space with plenty of seating. Staff was kind and service was quick. Probably would come back to try other food items. read more

Win Son - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This was some of the worst service I've ever experienced. The server seemed to go out of her way to be rude to us. When she came to take our order I asked how to pronounce a menu item and she just stared at me, and then said, "ok your food will come out first" and walked away. The other workers were equally weird and rude, when delivering our food instead of saying "this is the __" they would come up silently and drop it on the table and walk away. Like ok? This happened for all 3 course. A worker also silently came over and grabbed a bowl we were still finishing out of our hands and then awkwardly put it back. Maybe use your words and ask "hey can I take this away from you?" No courtesy asks of "how is everything?" or even a "Hi welcome in" when we first sat down. I hate that the "trendy"restaurant workers are all too cool to care. And then I'm the bad guy if I don't tip? Which I did, not that I received any semblance of service at all. Sad that the otherwise decent food is ruined by the rude and pretentious employees. read more

The crowd is lively, the service is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The food is very tasty. The prices are high, but the ingredients are quality and after all what's not expensive today. The chicken dumplings, chicken sandwich, beef roll, sesame noodles, pork bun fried eggplant and scallion pancakes were all terrific. The cocktails were all well made and delicious. Nice crowd. read more

Think of this place more as a Taiwanese fusion restaurant, and you'll enjoy it a lot more. It's definitely not authentic, but they do a nice job with creative twists. I really liked the wu yu zi mian--the cured mullet roe (aka Taiwanese caviar) noodles--which reminded me of the Asian-influenced Italian spots I love in Taiwan. Their o-a jian isn't authentic at all, but if you think of it more like a jian bing, it works. The pea shoots were delicious and probably the most authentic dish of the night. And I also liked their fried eggplants a lot but I'm just simply a huge eggplant fan in general. This place has been on my list for a while and we were in the area on a Saturday night so we thought, why not try our luck?! So we tried walking-in around 8pm and they told us maybe for an hour so we definitely got really lucky since they're so popular. We got a drink nearby so it wasn't too bad of a wait at all! We're the only Asian customers in the resturant and the restaurant is packed inside and out. The ambiance is nice and lively, I'm very happy for their success! read more

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came here on a saturday night with some friends and was really impressed by the ambiance. nice warm lighting, comfortable seating and overall good vibes. we ordered the scallion pancakes for the table and they really didn't disappoint. i'm honestly not even a scallion pcake girl but these paired with the bomb dipping sauce changed my mind completely. the other 3 people i was with went in on a few dishes w/ meat family style, which to be totally fair is most likely how this restaurant intended their menu to be. because i'm veg, i had two options for large plates-- the tofu fly's head and sesame noodles. i got the tofu dish, and really pretty disappointed. i'm a huge tofu fan and wanted to let it grow on me, but i found myself getting so sick of eating spoonfuls of chives and rice. i was just kinda underwhelmed and felt like i paid $25 for a mid tier veggie dish that could've had a lot more flavor. i'd be happy to try the noodles next time, and maybe was just an off night for this dish. there's a few veg small plates, so defintely more options than I could afford to try but they're there! service was great, super attentive/friendly and everything came quickly read more

The scallion pancake sandwich was insane. It's pretty big and the beef tongue filling was so thick. The fan tuan was chewy and flavorful. Overall a great meal and I am excited to come back to try the sweet options read more

Win Son - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Easy walk in to get. Food was good, I think I actually prefer the win son bakery across the street. I would recommend though the chicken bun, and the pan griddled dumplings. Food is coursed out so in case you order a lot so that's awesome. Service was quick. read more

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This is a great spot for Chinese food! The fried chicken was delicious, the scallion pancakes and pea shoots were some of our favorites ! It's a nice little restaurant- the tables are very small and hard to accommodate parties of 3. The service was great and the community loves this restaurant and the bakery nearby. Will come back when in the neighborhood! read more

Came by on a random Monday for dinner and drinks and Win Son did not disappoint! We shared a bunch of smaller plates and the lu rou fan. Definitely get the basil clams in the curry sauce as it comes with scallion pancakes you can dip it in. Service was quick and staff were pleasant. Be wary that their single dessert is HUGE. It will easily feed 4. Think caramel glazed donut sandwiched a 4in thick sesame ice cream cube covered in peanuts. read more

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One of the best breakfast spots I've ever been to in Williamsburg. Truly genuine and novel experience. We had the scallion pancake breakfast sandwiches which were all-world. The donuts are dense and delicious. The ambiance is cool and the playlist was really solid. 10/10 read more

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The restaurant would probably be better for lunch vibes. I went towards the evening/dinner and it just felt kind of dark and loud. The food is also geared more towards breakfast/brunch which also did not fit the time at which I went. I would probably enjoy the experience better in the daytime, so I may come back. I ordered the beef tongue sandwich, and it was good! I also ordered a seasonal donut as a sweet treat which was unique and hearty. read more

Win Son - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We were a table of 9 people at WIN SON, celebrating my birthday, so were able to zone out the pissy & resentful service (the diva-like waitress who served us initially was OBNOXIOUS; I think she disliked us because we were too much work/too large a table, so she kept away from our table after bringing us our first two bottles of wine; she wasn't missed). The man who played the role of sommelier was lovely, though. The only humane server. The service was terrible: We had to repeatedly ask the brusque young male waiter to pick up dishes from our Lazy Susan to make room for the cascade of dishes we ordered. We ordered every single thing on the menu, and yet, instead of celebrating a windfall-order, your staff behaved as if we were an imposition! The food was good & we enjoyed the birthday festivities, so we decided to ignore the service. But I'm never coming back. PS. I spent $1300+ last night at your establishment. If you treat customers as if they are an imposition, those customers will go to any one of the 10,000+ alternatives in New York City. God bless America! read more

Winson is worth the hype always. My pictures don't do it justice but I would fly across the entire country for this restaurant. It has to be my favorite place in NY. It's so good, comforting, soulful and fun atmosphere. I love going with a group and sitting by the window with the lazy susan or enjoying a quick bite with a small group at the bar. You can't go wrong. Service is always great! The food is absolutely delicious! read more

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Drinks are very small. Got the shrimp fried rice and a lot of it was just clumpy hard rice. Service was kinda of minimal for the price point. Cool vibe inside for a date not or drinks but wouldn't necessarily come back here for dinner. read more

Good quality but pricey Taiwanese food. Lu Rou fan 7/10 It is nicely seasoned and prepared and only about half the container is rice. $30. Fried eggplant 6/10 Small serving of eggplant, some salt seasoning. $15. If you want takeout you have to use their website and checkout online. It'll take about 10-15 minutes. Saturday late morning still had lots of seating available. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly. read more

Win Son - Lu Rou fan - Taiwanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ambiance and service were great here! Decided to swing by since my friend and I love the bakery... ...unfortunately the food was very underwhelming and expensive. We had the pan fried pork buns (literally fried xiaolongbao, which is a travesty as a Chinese person), fried chicken and waffles (which was decent but the chicken was undercooked and the batter was goopy), and the Lu rou fan which was egregiously priced at $31 and tasted odd (sour and spicy notes not typically associated with this dish) Overall would not recommend--stick to the bakery across tne street read more

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