and tables are adequately spaced out in my opinion. Its a small restaurant and simple in style. Its dimly lit with light coming from the bar area. We stopped in for dinner and had a reservation. The appetizers are definitely worth a visit! More I’ll keep watch on menu and re-visit when they execute the concept better. Price point was fine as well and I was fine to tip well since the ingredients were great and service did well to compensate. The quality of ingredients are definitely there, the issues I experienced are easily surmountable, and I still love the fusion concept of the 2 flavors.
And the ebelskivers, (which I loved as a kid, and usually light and airy) were disappointingly a dense cake donut texture and I did not taste “Szechuan spiciness” mentioned in the description. The kladdkaka is supposed to be crispy outside and gooey inside but this one was dry all through, and the berry compote was great but not liquid enough to compensate. The wok fried snapper (crisp edging) and fan jiu (‘burnt’ caramelized rice) when paired together made this a very dry dish - separately they would have been great when paired with a moist option, or they could have provided a subtle sauce.įor desserts, the focus was very Scandi - which I was excited as my parents are Nordic. The steamed bao with shiitake and gailan were perfect spiciness, and definitely ideal when also flavored with sauce from the dumplings.įor the mains, the chicken was dry/tough and not as fragrant/flavorful as I would expect, as it was meant to be combined with the plum sauce and sweet potato wraps (dry!) similar to how Peking duck is served. Potato and asparagus dumplings were mild, flavorful when the sauce spooned atop. The appetizers were the stars of the show, I’d make a meal of those.
Least favorite was “water” which seemed overpowered by the dill, perhaps they can switch out with a pine needle or red clover. “Wood” tasted much like a Negroni, as the server expertly described. Next favorite was “fire”, would have liked it just a bit spicier. Of the 4 cocktails, the “Metal” was by far the best - a mix of subtle bitterness with botanicals (which was likely the mix of baijiu and aperol). Food pacing was perfect - we did not feel rushed, nor waiting too long between courses. Service was fine and receptive to feedback, although we were brought a drink we didn’t order - not once, but twice (not our direct server’s error). Menu is interesting and innovative, a great mix of Nordic and Asian/Cantonese influence, definitely very novel for the Tampa Bay region. The owner/chef was active during our dining visit, checking in with a couple tables and helping at the bar. And definitely book a reservation weeks in advance for optimal seating. Parking is limited for a Saturday night so plan ahead. Small contemporary indoor seating with minimalist decor and sufficient lighting to focus more on the food and conversation. The venue is nice, especially for Florida with plenty of outdoor seating with. I was looking forward to this restaurant - great concept, quiet location away from the tourists, adventurous menu - a potential hidden gem like ones I had enjoyed in NYC or Singapore. Overall Lingr is an outstanding experience and I look forward to returning. I will say that while the spicy noodles were wonderful at the start, they did get a little tiresome after a while and so some variation in the did would be nice, but this is a minor criticism. As a nondrinker, I really appreciated the artistry of their bartender with nonalcoholic spirits, and would suggest these to anyone choosing to be sober. For my main, I got the grouper with garbanzo beans, which was fresh and flaky. The chicken is definitely an easy choice if you’re not sure what to get, and there are kids plates not on the menu too. dumplings - the chili and the smoked tofu - and both were exquisite, but the smoked tofu was particularly flavorful.
The sami bread was a hit with everyone, and the mushrooms were especially flavorful and substantial. PetersburgĬame here with family and friends after hearing how great it was and we were not disappointed, with ingredients and execution that are truly unique. Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in St.Mexican Restaurants for Large Groups in St.Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort.Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria.Hotels near (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.Hotels near Get Up And Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay.
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