Health-conscious eatery serving Chinese fare and Dim Sum with locally-sourced ingredients.
Katelyn Allred
Went for an early Valentines dinner and had an amazing time. We’re big foodies and enjoyed watching the kitchen work their magic while we ate at that bar top. The soup dumplings, scallion pancake with curry and pot stickers were delicious. We had the duck and bok choy as our main which was seasoned and marinated to perfection. Topping it off with the chocolate dumplings was the perfect bite of sweet at the end of all the savory. Service was steady, friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend making a reservation as it fills up quick!
… moreHi Hola
Hey! Just wanted to share some advice from someone who’s been coming here for years. We’ve celebrated a lot of birthdays and other get-togethers here, and honestly, it’s all about the food! The service isn’t always perfect, and I’ve seen some reviews mention issues with it. Honestly, I’d say there right about that – about half of the staff seems a bit disinterested. The main issue is definitely with the hostess. Honestly, they rarely answer the phone, and when they do, they tend to be pretty rude.
We try to look beyond this because there is some good workers there. We love the lobster puffs, crispy jalapeno shrimp(must have), taro eggrolls with the pineapple sauce is the bizzness, and the soup dumplings is da shizz. Honestly, all the food is so good.
Parking is a little tight because it’s pretty limited, but they’re working on it! You’ll definitely need a reservation on Resy since it’s always busy. However, we’ve been a few times without one, and they’ve always managed to make room for walk-ins.
They also close at 3pm and reopen back at 4pm. Thanks for taking the time to read my review and Hit that love icon if it helped.
… moreJayVee
I am pretty sure the waiters either don’t see the tip.. or the house takes a percentage or something.. because the service clearly reflects that.
Food was good! Dim sum, dumplings and bao buns were a hit. Jalapeno shrimp was over priced and not worth it.
On the reservation I had mentioned it’s my birthday. They didn’t even acknowledge it, say anything or offer any dessert.
So if you’re going here, food is great.. just expect mediocre service.
… moreBarry Mitchell
The dumplings are terrific and not found easily elsewhere. Second visit here and made new favorites. The pickled cucumbers are an excellent cool foil to the richness of the dumplings. Reservations recommended- it is a small place with some outside seating and very popular. The atmosphere is cramped and noisy, consequently not very relaxing. But the food is outstanding and the service is friendly and accommodating.
… moreTrang Le
10/31/25
The food was good, but it’s not your typical dim sum restaurant, there’s no cart service; instead, it’s more of an à la carte experience. For the price range, I expected the service to be much more attentive and professional. Servers seemed rushed and disengaged, rarely checked on the table, and didn’t offer refills or ask if we needed anything. When they placed dishes down, they didn’t bother arranging them properly, leaving us to reorganize the table ourselves. One server, the non-Asian staff member, even set a plate down without looking, it ended up underneath our dining towel, which also touched our food. That’s very unhygienic and unacceptable for a restaurant in this price range. Overall, the lack of attention and care from the staff really took away from what could have been a much better dining experience.
… moreJessie Williams
We made a reservation on Resy at the bar and really enjoyed getting to watch them make things by hand. The server was great and helped us with recommendations on drinks and food, he did not lead us astray. Everything was packed with flavor. Really enjoyed this spot!
Side note- it was very clean and had a very nice restroom which is a plus.
… moreJonny K
Amazing food. A little hard to get in to due to the limited space but so worth the wait. Safe choices that have always been favorites include the soup dumplings with their amazing chili sauce, the duck pancakes, and the Dummy rice (a must!!). Everything else we’ve had has been amazing as well, so just pick something and enjoy the flavors.
… moreHon Lam
I have always been a supporter of Lins ever since they opened the first restaurant on West 6th. I took my parents there when they visited in 2019 and they met Lins husband and found out we were from the same region. My friends and I celebrated birthdays there, big moves, life events, etc and during the pandemic I pulled up and ordered take outs from time to time. I also supported Qi, Lin at the Grove and spent my hard earned money at Lings Kitchen. It was totally disappointing and honestly disgusted to receive the type of service tonight at the original location. My parents were coming from out of town and running late so I called ahead, twice and talked to someone on the phone, informed them we would be late. The person on the phone said all good. When we showed up to the restaurant we were treated poorly by Martin, who showed us to two chairs at the corner of the bar right next to the walkway. He also didn’t listen when I mentioned my mom recently had hip surgery and couldn’t sit there. The worst part was when he told me straight to my face that he was on the phone all day and I didn’t call him tonight to tell him we were running late. You didn’t have to lie to me my guy, you can simply tell me you gave away our table and I would had felt better. Rude and disrespectful were his actions. As someone who also works in the service industry I expected more and a bit more professionalism. There were plenty of tables available on a Monday. I guess Martin didn’t think my mom and I could afford or order enough dim sum at his fine 6th Street establishment. That’s fine, Daisy and her team at Clarks were awesome, highly accommodating, friendly and professional, and offer a table inside with no fuss. Take your money to long time Austin establishments like Clark’s, Kome, Josephine House, heck take your parents and your $ to Koriente and the staff there will treat you better, go to Pterrys and you will get better service than Martin. Visit the uncles and aunties at Ho Ho, Julie’s Noodles, Asia Cafe, and Rice Bowl, good service, good food, and better experience
… moreMr. No Tengo Dinero
We came here to celebrate my brother-in-law’s birthday lunch, and it was such a treat! Since moving from Houston to Austin, I hadn’t found a Chinese restaurant that impressed me—until now. Even as a vegetarian with limited options, everything I tried here was fantastic!
The eggplant dish was the family favorite, but the green peas with garlic and the veggie fried rice were also absolutely delicious. Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
Pro tip: Make a reservation in advance—this place is very popular, and for good reason!
Bonus points for the super clean, modern restrooms with bidets—so fancy and appreciated! The overall vibe of the restaurant is welcoming and stylish, making the whole experience even better.
Highly recommended. Keep up the great work!
Cheers
… moreElena
If you’re looking for boujeer dimsum come here, with a reservation. The food was all good but nothing incredible. The green beans were a tad undercooked. The dessert XLB were beautiful.
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