Pinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar

I ordered the Mac and Cheese Dumplings and the Thai Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings with the blueberry lemon tea. At first I thought the Dumplings, which were delicious, were going to be the best part. However the tea was so good I couldn't put it down. I was sad when I ran out and immediately wanted another one.

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Dumpling, Mac and Cheese Dumplings, Thai Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings

The coconut curry with shrimp is the best food I’ve ever had. It’s absolutely crazy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Coconut curry with udon noodles and aloo gobi dumplings are too good!

You can easily find a better place in Manhattan at the same price

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

The Mac n cheese dumplings were divine.

The food is incredible and since moving to JC, my husband and I have ordered for pick up from here numerous times.

This past weekend we decided to go in person with friends who came to visit. Before we got there, I called to ask that if a party of 4 comes within the next 10 minutes, will there be space for us and I asked if it’s busy. The girl on the phone said yes there would be more than enough space for us. We’re less than a 10 minute walk to Pinwheel, so we walked over and when we walked over, she said that we’d have to wait another 20 minutes. I want to mention (very important detail) that there was a long wooden table with 2 girls seated eating that she offered us to sit at (at first). My husband gave her his number and she said she would call when there was room.

We headed over to Nurish to get some light bites and waited. Time was ticking and eventually we heard from her and she said we would have to wait another 15-20 minutes. At this point, it was getting a little ridiculous and so we decided to walk back over and just sit at the LONG wooden table where 2 girls were seated that we were originally offered to sit at (by the South Asian/Indian hostess/waitress because there was more than enough room).

When we got there, we saw the hostess and told her we’d just sit there but we were a little hesitant. I’m more straightforward and confrontational, so I went over to the 2 girls that were sitting at the long wooden table, explained the situation and asked them if it was okay if we sat there. They were more than okay with it! So, we sat down. We were brought menus and all that. Then, soon after one of the main cooks/chefs (Black man) came over to the table to say he’s going to move us to the more bar seating (not as comfortable) and will move us back once the girls were done eating.

He also called us rude to our faces, which we were taken aback from because there was nothing rude about sitting at this spacious table. Not only that, your hostess literally offered to sit us there in the first place? I told him that well we asked the girls and they’re okay with it and he avoided eye contact and said whatever he said to show that his mind was made up about moving us and said “thank you” in a snarky way and walked off lol. So, I’m not sure what was going on and what the hostess might’ve said to him prior or what he say, but there clearly needs to be better communication over at Pinwheel Garden.

Delicious food but check your heart posture/attitude and maybe better communication amongst the workers could be helpful. Also, it might’ve been more logical to NOT sit 2 people at a big ole table meant for a bigger party. We ended up sitting where he requested and the hostess and another worker cleaned off another table eventually. Thankfully, we were able to sit at a better table because the other seating was uncomfortable with no back support.

Before we were leaving the hostess/waitress did apologize to my husband and asked if we liked the food. He told her they loved the food and that we actually get food here all the time, it’s just that the whole seating thing was just a lot. So we do appreciate that she apologized. I would’ve given Pinewheel Garden 5 stars but the service wasn’t positivr.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

♥️Absolutely the best coconut curry I've ever had in my life!
Perfectly spicy, incredibly flavorful—just the way it should be. 💘The taste blew me away. Huge compliments to the chefs! I also want to wish you all the best—this café is not only beautiful but also serves truly delicious food. Highly recommended❤️😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This food was fresh and very tasty!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Scallion Pancake, Mushroom Drunken Udon, Thai Basil Fried Rice with Lemongrass Chicken, Coconut Curry with Rice

Fantastic!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was amazing and the staff were very friendly! We got the Mac and cheese dumplings which were unbelievably good. For our entrees, we got the coconut curry and short rib dish - both were absolutely delicious. And make sure you leave room for dessert as well. Will definitely be back!

I was excited to try out this restaurant when I saw that each plate was colorful and unique. However, I parked my car close to the restaurant and as I was sitting in my car I overheard one of the chefs make a harsh comment about me asking my waitress for salt because I wanted to add salt to my dish.
My waitress was amazing, nice conversation, and very informative.

I tried the mac n cheese dumplings and I thought they were really good, also tried the chicken and shrimp dumplings but thought it was ok. The portion size was nice, for my entree I ordered the Bourbon bacon drunken udon. I was really excited to try it but personally I think the noodles or even the bacon needed salt. I didn't expect for the
dish to be more on the sweeter side. If you order the dish and want something salty you'd have to order a protein for an extra cost just to receive that salty component.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Foods great!!

Really like this place everyone I come. Service is a little slow but they get very busy fast. This is a little place but the charm you cannot beat. I love every dish I've tried but the bolognese stands out so much to me. Very good. Worth the wait time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Pinwheel is a true gem! We stopped in for some dumplings (which were excellent), and also had Thai basil fried rice and Mushroom Udon noodle. We loved that they have all clean ingredients and the food was delicious - we will be returning soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best food i have ever had. Everything is exceptional