Elevated Chinese cuisine w/ sexy vibe & standout soup dumplings. Michelin-recognized wine program.
This trendy SoHo spot offers elevated Chinese cuisine with a modern vibe. It's a favorite for its authentic flavors and high-quality dishes, especially noted for its exquisite soup dumplings and crispy duck. The atmosphere is chic, featuring an open kitchen and a surprisingly robust wine selection, making it a great choice for happy hour or a sophisticated dining experience.
Pinch Chinese offers authentic, high-quality Chinese food, drawing inspiration from Flushing. Standout dishes include their soup dumplings (XLB) and crispy Peking Duck. While generally well-regarded, some users have noted that the XLB may not be as impressive as other dedicated dumpling spots.
"Standout dishes include the soup dumplings (XLB) and crispy Peking Duck. The Wind Sand Chicken is also specifically praised."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its elevated Chinese cuisine and trendy atmosphere, with particular highlights on the soup dumplings and duck.
Important Note
Some diners feel the soup dumplings (XLB) may not be as impressive as those at dedicated dumpling restaurants, and the Peking duck preparation is not strictly traditional.
"Pinch is recommended for Taiwanese beef noodle soup."
Neutral"The user recommended Pinch Chinese."
Neutral"This commenter believes the xlb at Din Tai Fung are comparable to Nan Xiang but much more affordable. They also mentioned trying Pinch, but were not particularly impressed with their xlb."
Neutral"This user recommends Pinch for 'bougie' Chinese food with a 'sexy vibe', although they acknowledge it's pricier. They also mentioned that they were not particularly impressed with Pinch's xlb."
Neutral"This restaurant offers elevated Chinese cuisine and has been a favorite since its opening."
Positive"The author recommends Pinch Chinese and states that Red Farm was poor."
Positive"Pinch Chinese is recommended for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user stated that Pinch is the second best option for soup dumplings, with Little Dumpling being the best."
Neutral"The food at Pinch Chinese was unremarkable."
Neutral"Pinch is highly recommended, particularly for its Michelin-starred sommelier and wine pairing."
Positive"Pinch is described as very good and reasonably priced, though it has a casual feel compared to fine dining options."
Positive"This user agrees with the recommendation for Pinch."
Positive"Pinch is recommended as a good dining option."
Positive"A brief recommendation for Pinch Chinese, suggesting they have non-pork soup dumplings."
Neutral"Pinch Chinese is recommended for its Peking duck, though it's not a traditional style. Raoul's across the street is suggested for a non-Chinese preparation."
Neutral"Pinch Chinese was listed as a recommended restaurant for Peking or roast duck."
Neutral"The recommendation for Pinch Chinese was seconded by a user."
Positive"Pinch Chinese is a popular place, especially among the foreign crowd, and is known for proper Peking duck preparation where skin and meat are separated and served with thin pancakes and sweet bean sauce."
Positive"Pinch Chinese was recommended by a user."
Neutral"Pinch is good and comparable to Peking Duck House."
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