Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum

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!)

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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