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    Lin Dumpling

    4.8 (117 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ben T.

    Based on the experience we had, can't complain. They aren't the biggest, in terms of retail space, so seating may be limited in times that are really busy. They had a number of options that were appealing, and we had to take some time to try narrow down what we wanted to try this time. After making our choices, we were happy with what we got. We would go again. For instance, there are places in the general Sacramento area that are widely known for their dumplings, but I thought they were inferior compared to Lin Dumpling. I'd genuinely have the ones here over the bigger names. The XLB were good, as were the Shengjian bao. I've had worse for both. The Shengjian bao in particular were a good surprise. I've had experiences where they're too burnt or not enough filling, but these ones here were great. The XLB were good, with dough thickness. They didn't rip too easily, but weren't overwhelmingly thick either. The filling was good and balanced, more than other places in the area. We also had the Shanghai style shu mai, and they were good. They were a pleasant change of pace from the typical HK style you typically get around the area. The pork and chive dumplings were good; the dough wasn't too thick, and they were filled well. They are a small joint, so keep expectations aligned with that. They were all super nice to us.

    Pan fried pork buns
    Gabby R.

    Hate to say it... but thank God Subway moved out! Because otherwise, this little gem, Lin Dumpling, may have never made its way here The portions are HUGE, so this is definitely a great hole in the wall Chinese spot to hit with a group and share a bunch of dishes. And not only are the portions mighty, but everything we tried was seriously tasty! We ordered the pan-fried pork buns ($12.95), sweet & sour chicken ($14.95), and regular chow mein ($12.95). With drinks, tax, and tip, our final bill came out to about $85, but honestly, it was well worth it! I can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes. If you're in the area or craving some good, homemade-style Chinese food, definitely give Lin Dumpling a try!

    Anabel U.

    A great restaurant for dumplings in East Sacramento. The menu has a variety of options to choose from, so everyone can get what they want. I think the noodles were my favorite overall, but the soup dumplings were good too. We did have a bit of a wait for our order to be taken, but it's understandable given that you can see the 3 workers busy in the kitchen. Parking is a little difficult given the busyness of the other shops but worth it.

    Pork and cabbage dumplings
    Jason D.

    The food here is exceptionally good! The service from the family who owns it was wonderful! The flavors felt very authentic, but, tended to fall on the sweeter side to appease the American palette - no points lost for that though! I do hope that this restaurant thrives in Sacramento and finds away to incorporate a truly authentic menu as well as something that keeps everyone coming back for more!

    Wonton in Chili Oil
    Juan R.

    This place is a hidden gem!!! If you want authentic Asian food with quality customer service, Lin Dumpling is for you. The portions here are beyond generous and the food is delicious. It's a small restaurant with a good amount of indoor seating. We ended up ordering the Wonton in Chili Oil and the garlic noodles. Their wontons were the best I've had in Sacramento and the garlic noodles were simply divine. I've had garlic noodles at other places that just lacked flavor. Lin Dumpling's garlic noodles are the opposite - full of garlic flavor and noodles that are not dried out Great experience with amazing food. We will be back to have more items from their menu.

    The Orange Chicken is FIRE
    Cheryl G.

    We actually decided to try this place out for dumplings and then ended up not getting any! Our waiter highly recommended the orange chicken and the beef brisket noodle soup, and when he said those two things I was like, sign me up! Both dishes were outstanding and huge portions. My fiancé and I shared them and it was way more than enough food, we even had to take some home. The orange chicken sauce was complex, truly surprising. Not just the basic sweet sauce that a lot of places have. It was actually cooked in with chunks of real oranges that were so yummy. The chicken was fried beautifully and the rice that came with it was perfect. The beef brisket noodle soup was somehow light and savory and comforting, and hearty all at the same time. I was imagining a much richer sauce than it was. It was a massive portion of noodles, and the beef brisket was incredibly tender. The restaurant is set up like a fast casual restaurant. Clean but not exciting as far as decor. But the food and the great service made up for it! I would absolutely return to this location.

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    Alfredo C.

    We were the only customers in this tiny restaurant at 1:15 PM on a Wednesday afternoon. So Service was certainly prompt. We ordered hot and sour soup, pork and chive dumplings, and orange chicken. Rice did not come automatically so we asked for a small bowl. Everything was very tasty and I look forward to trying some of their other dishes in the future.

    Beef brisket noodle soup
    Ashley M.

    My fiancée and I were craving Chinese food on a Saturday night and noticed that Lin Dumpling had a perfect five-star rating. This place is absolutely delicious and completely lives up to the hype. We were quite hungry, but our server mentioned that the entrees are large, so we started with the orange chicken and rice plate along with the beef brisket noodle soup. Our server was right; the portions are generous and come at a very reasonable price. The orange chicken had incredible flavor and was perfectly balanced without being overly fried or too sweet. The jasmine rice was also cooked to perfection. The beef brisket noodle soup was excellent, featuring thick noodles, fresh bok choy, and tender chunks of beef. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, giving the place a wonderful family-owned vibe. I will definitely be back!

    Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

    This is a small restaurant in East Sacramento. If there's a crowd you may not get a seat but we arrived 11:30 on a weekday and we were the first to arrive for lunch. We are familiar with the area and parked in the neighborhood without any issue. Our goal was to find good dumplings, handmade, juicy, and flavorful. Well, we hit the jackpot on all fronts and the dumplings are large as well. Wait staff is very friendly but it was just the cook and the waitress so it may be difficult if there is a crowd. Our other dishes, chow fun & fried rice, were decent as well.

    Pork soup dumpling (小籠包)
    Keat K.

    I was surprised to see a dumpling spot pop up in my neighborhood and I had to try it out! The restaurant is minimally staffed so service was on the slower end, but well worth the wait. I was dining alone so I only could only try a few things. I started with the beef brisket noodles. Presentation could use a little work, but it's definitely a solid tasty bowl with generous bits of beef. Broth savory, rich, and flavorful, but be careful as it comes out piping hot! Pork soup dumplings came out next. Thin skinned, with the right amount of broth coming out enough to fill most of the soup spoon. Served with sides of thinly sliced ginger in vinegar and chili sauce. My last dish was the pan fried soup dumplings. 生煎包 has always been my favorite and Lin Dumpling did not disappoint. The skin was thin, bottom crispy, dumpling juicy. A lot of places serve this dumpling and turns out bready, but not here! I'm a fan and will definitely be back. Lin Dumpling is a great addition to East Sacramento.

    Garlic noodle
    Alejandra G.

    This restaurant has had a soft opening the last couple of weeks so we decided to pop in. They were so busy with take our orders but we still got a seat right away. Their menu has lots of options. It's large & easy to read. We ordered the chicken and corn dumplings, pork dumplings. Pork bao, chicken and corn noodle soup, garlic noodles and steamed broccoli with shrimp. The food comes out pretty quick and it's family style. The dumplings were pretty good. The bao was super bready. The garlic noodles were my favorite by far. The broccoli came out way later so we were already full by the time it came out but it came out really hot. This place is small but clean but the staff was super nice and helpful. I'm not sure I'd come back. It was good but not a must have again, unfortunately. I'd for sure come back for the garlic noodles tho!

    Judy H.

    I just came in for a quick to go order because I was in a rush. The pan fried pork buns were PERFECTION. SO GOOD. it was piping hot. Juicy. Soupy. Crispy. Everything I wanted and more when it comes to shengjian baos. I would love to come back and try other dishes. And big bonus to have a small parking lot in the back available!

    Soup dumpling
    Julia C.

    Wow - I just found my new favorite, go-to Chinese spot. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and massive portions. The owner is extremely welcoming and friendly, service was fast. The soup dumplings are a must try, as are the garlic noodles. The orange chicken was really good, the batter wasn't too thick and the chicken pieces were actually a little crunchy. Loved both. We actually went back 2 days later for a takeout order and it was just as delicious as the first time.

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    The food was outstanding! The service was prompt and the young man took time to review the menu with us.

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