Innovative Japanese-American fusion with standout crispy cauliflower and a must-try beef pie.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Lingo, a Brooklyn restaurant by renowned Bessou chef Emily Yuen, highlighting its impressive Japanese-inspired new American dishes like the spicy fried chicken and a stunning beef pie.
This Japanese-American fusion spot in Greenpoint offers a unique culinary experience with dishes that artfully blend cultural influences. Highlights include incredibly executed crispy cauliflower and a standout beef pie with a rich Hokkaido-style curry. While the cocktails might need some fine-tuning, the overall dining experience is praised for its innovative approach to comfort food in a bright, beachy atmosphere.
This restaurant offers a unique Japanese-inspired take on American comfort food. Standout dishes include crispy cauliflower with lime curry crema, a spicy fried chicken with a satisfying heat, and a highly recommended beef pie featuring Hokkaido-style curry. While most dishes are praised, some reviewers found the cocktails to be too sweet and a hamachi collar dish to be slightly overpowering.
"Highly recommended dishes include the crispy cauliflower with lime curry crema, the spicy fried chicken, and the signature beef pie."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its unique Japanese-inspired American cuisine and inviting atmosphere, though some note minor critiques on certain dishes and cocktails.
Important Note
Some reviewers found the cocktails to be too sweet or lacking in distinct flavor, and a specific hamachi collar dish was noted as being slightly too sweet.
"Lingo was recommended as a dining option."
Neutral"Lingo in Brooklyn is suggested as an option for pancakes that may be easier to get a table at."
Neutral"Lingo is suggested as a dining option if willing to venture into Greenpoint, though it might require stretching the budget slightly."
Neutral"The user lists Lingo as a 'non-traditional option' for pancakes, indicating a positive opinion."
Positive"This user recommends Lingo as a 'great' option for those interested in Japanese fusion cuisine."
Positive"In a discussion about Greenpoint pancake spots, this commenter questioned if Lingo was considered, asking 'Not lingo?'. This implies a suggestion that Lingo is another viable option for pancakes in the area."
Positive"User recommended Lingo as a restaurant that recently 'wow'd' them. Lingo is a Japanese izakaya."
Positive"Suggests trying Lingo in Greenpoint, describing it as a pretty incredible Japanese-American fusion spot."
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