Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum

Restaurant Review — July 31, 2018

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Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum opened by Chef Ling Qi Wu has been open for a few months and it has already becoming an Austin favourite! I was delighted to try their dinner menu full of incredible Asian cuisine with my friend/blogger Kelsey. We started out with cocktails (of course) – a lychee martini and a ginger-tequila cocktail. We then had the chicken and pork soup dumplings and crispy shu mai. I finally understood what all the hype was about – they were beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious. I especially liked the hot chili oil on the side for drizzling/dipping.

They were out of baby bok choy, so they substituted the veggie with mustard greens plus added Japanese shiitake mushrooms and served it in a huge plate with a light soy-based sauce. It sounds so simple but it was sooo delicious! We also tried the onion pancake – it was incredibly fluffy and light. It was served with a rich Malaysian curry – such a wonderful, flavorful dish!

These grilled lamb chops were a work of art. They’re dry rubbed with garlic, ginger and spices and served with a spicy miso sauce. It was divine and I’m definitely ordering them next time I visit.

These seafood noodles came to our table not as I expected but they were delicious! They were prepared slightly Italian-style and were covered in tons of scallops, mussels, octopus, shrimp and clams. It wasn’t my favourite (but Kelsey sure enjoyed it!)

As my dad would say, there’s always room for dessert. We ordered a chocolate hard shell orb with a chocolate mousse truffle inside, and a lemon soufflé with fresh fig on top. These desserts paired with crisp wine was the perfect way to end a delicious night of dining!

Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th Street
Austin, TX 78703

Sunday
Dim Sum Brunch 11am – 3pm
Dinner 5pm – 10pm

Monday – Thursday
Lunch 11am – 2pm
Dinner 5pm – 10pm

Friday
Lunch 11am – 2pm
Dinner 5pm – 12am

Saturday
Dinner 5pm – 12am

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