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Lin's Cafe II

4.5 (177 reviews)
ModerateChinese
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Steph W.

I had the jalapeño beef, egg rolls, and crab Rangoon. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The crab Rangoon was a bit flat but had a normal amount of filling and tasted good. The jalapeño beef was loaded with jalapeños and red and green bell peppers, with a flavorful sauce and tender, not-too-fatty beef, actual beef. This is the kind of Chinese food I've been looking for in Austin. The food tasted fresh, and like it was made with care, with generous portions. The customer service was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. You can tell they take pride in both their food and service. The restaurant has a good amount of seating and it looked nice. I'll be back when I'm in the area and have a craving for Chinese food.

Egg Drop Soup, crab Rangoon, C3. Cashew Chicken, H6. Honey Walnut Shrimp (12 Pieces) with brown rice.
Archana B.

The food here is so delicious and fresh. We ordered the egg drop soup, crab rangoon, cashew chicken & honey walnut shrimp (both with a side of brown rice). The service was so wonderful too - they even called me to double check I knew I had ordered pickup from the Leander location (since they have another location in Georgetown). It's located in a wonderful little complex that has lots of lovely small businesses and shops. We will definitely be regulars here!

Steak and Scallops
Christina F.

OK, NOW, my husband and I finally came IN to the restaurant. So, now I can say, they have GREAT service! As soon as you walk in they direct you to a table, and waitress was right there. Even though we knew the menu from ordering thru the delivery app, we wanted to try a couple other things. The two main things we KNEW we had to order again though were the deep fried dumplings as an appitzer and the Singapore Noodles. OMG, They were both great! I am telling you, the Singapore noodles is something I have never seen at any other Asian restaurant, and it is the best item on their menu! Now, for entree, my husband tried the Szechuan Beef and Scallops. I tried it, and not as spicy, as thought it would be, by it's name, and looked like not a lot on the plate. I got the Happy Family (Shrimp, Scallops, Beef and chicken with mixed vegetables in brown sauce). Again, I like getting all the meats (like the Singapore noodles and in the past the combination fried rice). It was very good, not over sauced (like some places do). We finished our plates! (*took rice home, as noodles filled us up). The thing I love about this place is is had dishes you don't see at other places. Yes, they have your "traditional dishes"...and if you want that, fine. But, when I go to a restaurant, I look for items that are different. So, always go to their "Specialties" section! You will not be disappointed! Will keep eating (delivery and inside). Great food and great service!

Wonton Soup
Jen J.

We stopped in for dinner on a Sunday night 7:30. We were sat right away, very clean restaurant and super friendly staff. We ordered orange chicken based on the amount of reviews that mentioned it. It did not disappoint-very fresh, great flavor and generous portion sizes. We also tried the sesame chicken, served with steamed rice. I found the flavor to be really good, and the chicken was cooked well. I will definitely come back for this alone. For starters we tried the egg rolls, won ton soup and egg drop soup--all wonderful. The iced tea was so good I got some to go! Definitely give this location a try, you will not be disappointed.

Steamed Vegetables with Shrimp (H06), comes with Brown Sauce and a I opted for Brown Rice
Orlando R.

I came here with my family after driving home from college after spring break. For the appetizer I got to try one of their Egg Rolls which came out hot, fast (~5-7 min), and crispy. It was filled with what tasted like pork, cabbage, and carrots and was very well-seasoned so I recommend trying it out. The Steamed Vegetables with Shrimp has a side of Brown Sauce and your choice of white, brown, or fried rice. I opted for the brown rice which was soft, fluffy, and moist so no complaints there. The shrimp was cooked beautifully and was surprisingly tender and the brown sauce was sweet and garlicky. So if you enjoy garlic like me it's a win. However, I do think the vegetables could have been cooked more as they were a bit too crunchy for my liking, but overall not bad! Service and ambience were phenomenal. The staff was very quick in bringing out our food and were very kind and sociable. In addition, the place was very clean and the bathroom was spotless! Overall, if you're driving through Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Leander, I would check this place out.

Min's Cafe ii

Our service was unbeatable. Our server offered water and a choice of meal beverages as soon as we sat at the table of our choice. She brought our beverages immediately with menus. She checked back and asked if we were ready as soon as we played our menus on the table. ( 2 other customers there whom she also served. The food came promptly and was piping hot. The Sweet n Sour soup was delicious and had a very pleasant milt bite. Both the fried and steamed rice were served as a baseballs-sized ball and were easy to stop with chopsticks. My wife enjoyed her Shrimp with Lobster sauce and my moogoo Gi Pan was perfect. The chicken was so tender I could take a bite off a strip while holding the rest in the chopsticks. The Jasmine tea came hot and was delicious after it steeped a minute. . Our server checked on us a couple of times. My Fortune Cookie predicted my best wish as i am publishing my first Book "Gringo on the Rio". We will definitely be going back. 5 stars are just not enough! What a pleasant dining experience!

Mongolian Beef lunch
Kenny N.

I haven't dined in at the restaurant yet; I've only placed online orders for takeout. The online ordering system is pretty straightforward, although the text message validation can be hit or miss for me. My order is typically ready to go when I arrive, and I always choose to pay at the restaurant when I pick it up. The portion sizes are decent for the area and similar to other Chinese restaurants. I ordered the Mongolian Beef (Lunch) with Hot & Sour Soup and Fried Rice. The food arrived piping hot and bursting with flavor. My only wish is that there was an option to make it spicier. There are plenty of tables inside the restaurant when I came into to pick up my food. Everything looked clean and nice. Also tons of parking spaces in this plaza.

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Very decent fast Chinese food. Lots of good options for lunch. LOVE the sesame balls! Always consistent with the quality of food :)

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Steamed pot stickers were really good. So is Singapore street noodles. Good service and decent ambience

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3 years ago

Food was delicious! Good service as well. Best Chinese we have eaten in the Austin area.

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Great food, friendly service with a smile. We picked up and it was hot and delicious!

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Food was wonderful. Service great. They are new, give them a try. I'm glad we did, we'll be back.

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Very clean and inviting decor. Food and service was perfect. Try the Scezchuan Beef & Scallops or the Sesame Chicken.

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Both locations are awesome. My favorite is the Sesame Chicken, egg rolls and Win-ton soup with double Won-tons (you can share it).

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Very good Happy Family and egg rolls. The service was excellent. And the ambiance was very calming. We shall return.

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Food was super fresh and the staff very attentive! Very good and can't wait to come back!!

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will definitely be coming back!

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First time here and we were very impressed! Super delicious food and good service... can't wait to go back again!

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3 years ago

Good Chinese food and happy this second location is closer to our home. Happy Family is our favorite dish.

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Our go-to Chinese food place! Consistent with food quality and it's been the best we've tried in town!

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The food was very good. New go to for Chinese, but the wait time is almost an hour. Success has its drawbacks.

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