Pinch Chinese

Welcome to Pinch Chinese, a trendy and casual Chinese restaurant located in New York City’s Soho neighborhood. This restaurant offers a unique blend of Chinese cuisine with modern twists, making it a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts.

Pinch Chinese has garnered a reputation for its delectable dishes, with standout items like the Three Cup Chicken, Creekstone Farm Ribeye, and the famous Pork Soup Dumplings that have been compared to those from Din Tai Fung in Taiwan. The menu also features well-executed renditions of classic dishes like "three cup chicken" and eggplant cooked in garlic sauce.

One of the restaurant's highlights is the exclusive Merlot that perfectly complements the flavorful dishes on offer. Customers have praised the variety and excellence of the food at Pinch Chinese, with many recommending their marinated cucumber and soup dumplings as must-try items.

Aside from the tantalizing food offerings, Pinch Chinese provides a comfortable and trendy dining environment, with gender-neutral restrooms, outdoor seating, and a full bar. The staff is known for their attentive and friendly service, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all guests.

Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a place to enjoy a happy hour with friends, Pinch Chinese offers something for everyone. Make sure to pre-order their famous Peking duck for a truly special dining experience. With its unique take on traditional Chinese cuisine and rave reviews from customers, Pinch Chinese is a dining destination not to be missed.

Pinch Chinese Menu

Location

Address: 177 Prince St New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 328-7880

🕓 Work Hours
MON 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TUE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SAT 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SUN 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual, Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Best nights on Monday, Thursday, Friday
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Not Good For Working
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Bike Parking
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Tsvika K.

    11 June 2024

    Passed by this place many times and Frankly wasn't enticed to go in (maybe it's that long corridor leading to the entrance?) My fault . Fantastic variety of excellent food ,we mostly liked the Three cup chicken and the creekstone farm ribeye and at national doughnut day we finished with their excellent very doughy dough. Their exclusive Merlot goes right with the food . Excellent service and try to get the indoor hightop seats . Highly recommended! Definitely a Destination!

  • Author: Mark Z.

    04 March 2024

    The Michelin guide is not kidding around when it raves about the soup dumplings here. They carried the show, although everything else was pretty good too. And service was on point (Sunday afternoon, operating at half capacity). Pork Soup Dumplings - just as good as Din Tai Fung in Taiwan (which I've had on two separate occasions). Thin-skinned and able to withstand chopstick pressure, with flavorful soup. If I wanted to be annoyingly nitpicky, maybe the inner pork could've been more tender, but that was the last thing on my mind. Ma Po Tofu - Great version, but I would've preferred even more mala numbing, compared to the hint of spice expressed by this version. The softness of the tofu is perfect. It's as silky as possible without basically falling apart upon contact with mouth surfaces. There's a decent portion of pork in here. Please order a side of white rice with it. Pea shoots - Pretty good. As oily as other versions I've had, but there was a pleasing garlic flavor. This is my standard veggie to get at Chinese/Szechuan places, and this will not deter me from doing so again. Zha Jiang Noodle - A fine dish, but I wouldn't order again in the future. I'd prefer some a thicker zha jiang sauce, with the noodles slicked in it. Here, the noodles were bare, albeit perfectly cooked. The marinated tomato was definitely a nice touch.

  • Author: Jason W.

    06 February 2024

    Modern Chinese spot made be an alum of Din Tai Fung. Pinch Chinese and as a result, the soup dumplings at Pinch Chinese are the star of the show, filled with flavorful broth and wrapped by thin skin. The rest of the menu is still pretty strong, with well executed renditions of "three cup chicken," a Taiwanese classic, and eggplant cooked in a garlic sauce. Pricing is a little upscale but not excessive. The vibe of the restaurant is pretty modern and loud, with a crowd that reminds you that you're dining in Soho. The wall we were sitting next to was decorated with instructions on what to do when someone is choking which is a little...odd but fun I guess? The wine menu is pretty large and a welcome sight for a Chinese restaurant. Service was good, no complaints in that department. While the soup dumplings are a standout, the rest of the food offerings are still pretty good. Not a bad Chinese spot to check out if you somehow have a desire to pair your dumplings with a white wine.

  • Author: Kaitlin P.

    18 January 2024

    Pinch is all the new hype thanks to tiktok. I heard rumors that it is quite comparable to the well-known Din Tai Fung! With these rumors you know I had to try their infamous marinated cucumber and soup dumplings!! Their marinated cucumber is quite flavorful, mostly bursting of sesame oil taste, but still very delicious. Their soup dumplings are extremely delicious, however, my only complaint of the soup dumplings is that they are quite small in comparison to some other soup dumplings I've had that are wayyy cheaper. $10.00 dollars for 6 tiny soup dumplings is quite pricy considering I've had $8.95 for 8 larger soup dumplings before. My favorite dishes from pinch had to be their pea shoots and their cumin pork ribs. I am usually not a pork girlie, but after trying their cumin pork ribs, I might just become a pork girlie now. Their Ma Po Tofu also did not disappoint, but I will say I've had better. The service was very quick and the waiters never let my water dip below half the cup which is usually my gold standard for judging the service. Overall, Pinch is definitely worth the hype in my opinion, and be sure to pay attention to the details on the table set up when you are seated as I was enticed by their lego chopstick holders - super creative!

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