Lin & Daughters

181 West 4th Street, New York
(917) 645-0229

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Pan Fried Cumin Beef Dumplings w Chili Sauce
Shrimp Dumplings with Lime Chili Sauce
Pan Fried Curry Chicken Dumplings
Sister Lin's Chicken Noodle Soup
Brother Lin's Beef Noodle Soup
Grandma's Peanut Noodles
Cheesy Scallion Pancakes
Edamame with Chili Salt
Beef Cumin Dumplings
Spicy Cucumber Salad

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Dumplings

Pan Fried Cumin Beef Dumplings w. Chili Sauce
This beef dumpling recipe is a result of combining my love for cumin and my dad's secret for making the juicy flavorful beef filling. The onion and cilantro taste subtle but add a nice texture, as well as crispness to balance the earthy cumin seasoning.
Pan Fried Curry Chicken Dumplings
The filling of this dumpling is made w. ground chicken and celery. The mild and tasty Japanese curry enhances the flavor of the filling without being overpowering. Served with a side of house dumpling sauce.
Pan Fried Vegetable Dumplings
Golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these bite-worthy dumpling are multi-layered in flavor. The filling is made with fresh vegetables, shiitake mushroom and tofu. Served with a side of house dumpling sauce.
Lin's Pork & Chive Dumplings
Baba Lin makes really mean dumplings and this is one of them. They are a burst of flavor, filled with pork and chives. The wrappers are distinctly southern Chinese-style, thin yet bouncy. Served with a side of house dumpling sauce.
Shrimp Dumplings with Lime Chili Sauce
If you like seafood, you'll love this dumpling! The sweetness of the shrimp perfectly complements the tangy lime chili dressing. Topped with garlic crisp and cilantro.

Soups/Noodles
Brother Lin's Beef Noodle Soup
My brother, Mike, is my biggest supporter when I decided to open Lin & Daughters so I named this soup in his honor. The broth is made by simmering beef bones in herbs and spices for many hours to extract the beef essence. The braised beef brisket are deliciously saturated with spices and herbs. I find it to be a comforting soup that I enjoy eating year round, but especially during the colder seasons.
Dan Dan Noodles
This is one of China's most well-known dishes, understandably! It's sweet, savory, spicy, and so flavorful. The sauce is made with different ingredients, but most importantly, it includes my dad's special chili oil recipe. The crispy pork bites and roasted peanuts add extra crunch, not to mention incredible flavors!
Grandma's Peanut Noodles
This is one of my childhood favorites/staples. Creamy peanut sauce with layers of both sweet and savory taste makes this the most well-known noodle dish of Fuzhou, China. A visit to my grandparents' place when I was little, and now my parents', would not be complete without a bowl of hot steamy peanut noodles. I'm excited to share a piece of my childhood with you!
Mom's Wonton Soup
This delicious and comforting soup is one of my mom's many specialities. The filling is made with pork and scallion, simple yet delicious. The wrapper is thinner than usual - a distinct character of Fuzhou style wontons. The light broth will kickstart your taste buds with its savory sourness.
Sister Lin's Chicken Noodle Soup
This soup is named after my other sibling, Lili. It's heartwarming and good for the soul, and so is my little sister. The slow-cooked broth is flavored with various exotic herbs, before adding flat rice noodles, shredded chicken, vegetables and fried shallots.

Sides/Salads
Bok Choy with Oyster Garlic Sauce
This dish features a light option of steamed greens with garlic oil and oyster sauce. It's simple yet delightful. Enjoy as side to any meal!
Cheesy Scallion Pancakes
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, this is a comforting dish with an east meets west twist. I came up with this for my eldest daughter because she loves both cheese and scallion pancakes.
Edamame with Chili Salt
This is a simple dish of seared edamame sprinkled with seven spice chili salt (very mild). A healthy side dish to go with any entrees.
Spicy Cucumber Salad
This salad is one of my favorites! It's a great side dish for when you want something extra but not heavy. The sauce is a nice balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Pair it with dumplings or noodles; this salad will sure make your meal extra interesting.
Wontons in Hot Chili Oil
This dish is packed with flavor and umami. The pork wontons are covered with homemade spicy chili oil, and drizzled with seasoned soy sauce. This comfort food can be found on the menu of any Sichuan restaurant.

Bubble Tea
Milk Tea
black tea, milk, simple syrup, and non-diary creamer
Taro Lava
Taro and ube powder, house syrup, milk
Vanilla Matcha Latte
Matcha powder, vanilla extract, house syrup, milk
Chocolate Lava
Dark chocolate, house syrup, milk, house cream mix
Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry, strawberry syrup, vanilla extract, milk and house cream mix
Ube Iced Latte
A shot of espresso, taro, and milk syrup. Includes caffeine.

Drinks
Black Tea
Green Tea
Hot Chocolate
Jasmine Tea
Ginger Ice Tea
Black tea, house ginger syrup, and lime juice
Topo Chico Mineral Water
The beloved sparkling mineral water that originates in Monterrey, Mexico. This refreshing beverage is naturally carbonated at its source along with being carbonated artificially, making it extra bubbly.

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Recent Reviews

I would say the place is nice and they do have tasty noodle. But the portion is bit small for its price. Idk… maybe I eat a lot. But I would expect $20 beef noodle to be more full-filling. Or the price can be a bit cheaper, like $15.
June 2025
Some of the best noodles and Asian dishes I have had in New York. Standouts: Sister Lin's Chicken Noodle Soup, Grandma's Peanut Butter Noodles, and the Spicy Cold Sesame Salad. I definitely need to come back and try more!
June 2025
My boyfriend and I have been obsessed with Lins since discovering it last year. However today I am prompted to finally leave a review because they added a few healthier / lighter options just in time for summer (otherwise I always get noodles and dumplings which are exquisite.) I need to recommend reading every one of their menu options to understand the depth and richness of the recipes’ family legacies.They also bottle and sell their own sauces too so you can order extra for...
May 2025

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Lin & Daughters

181 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014
(917) 645-0229