Pinch Chinese – Chinese
Steam rises from bamboo baskets in this lively haunt, where the art of the hand-pleated dumpling is celebrated through delicate skins bursting with savory, soul-warming broths. The air hums with a modern energy as diners dive into the aromatic heat of cumin-rubbed ribs and the refreshing, chili-laced crunch of marinated cucumbers, creating a spirited atmosphere where traditional flavors find a bold, contemporary home.
Pinch Chinese, Prince Street, University Village, Manhattan, New York County, New York, NY 10012, United States https://www.pinchchinese.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pinch Chinese
Dairy-Free at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant, Shrimp Shao Mai and Spicy Marinated Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant, Shrimp Shao Mai and Spicy Marinated Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant, Shrimp Shao Mai and Mushroom Dumplings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dan Dan Noodle, Pea Shoots and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Marinated Cucumbers and Shanghai Pork Chop. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Marinated Cucumbers, Crispy Calamari and Shanghai Pork Chop. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shanghai Pork Chop. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pinch Chinese
Pinch Chinese in New York has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant, Spicy Marinated Cucumbers and Pea Shoots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pinch Chinese
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Dan Noodle | 0.5 g | 29.9 g |
| Wind Sand Chicken | 57.1 g | 25.6 g |
| Three Cup Chicken | 43.6 g | 24.9 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Crispy Calamari | 13.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Snow Crab in a Chinese Restaurant | 0 g | 13.8 g |
| Pea Shoots | 1.3 g | 13.4 g |
| Sweet Pork Buns | 7.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | 119.3 g | 12 g |
| Spicy Marinated Cucumbers | 0.4 g | 11.6 g |
| Peking Duck | 33 g | 10.5 g |
| Crispy Red Snapper | 99.8 g | 7.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Dumplings
- Pork Soup Dumplings - $18: bite sized explosions of porky goodness Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup Dumplings - $18: good for the soul Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Dumplings - $18: house chilli soy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Pan Fried Dumplings - $18: house ground creekstone farms beef + curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork + Chive Dumplings - $16: house-ground niman ranch pork + chinese chives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumplings - $16: bok choy, free range egg + glass noodle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Dumplings - $16: shiitake + truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Niman Ranch Cumin Pork Ribs - $21: tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Wontons - $21: niman ranch pork + house crack sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Marinated Cucumbers - $10: sesame, garlic + chilli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Oysters - $9: 6 per order w. chilli celery sauce + hot mustard Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $6: 4 per order w. chilli celery sauce + hot mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $10: ginger scallion white sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Peking Duck - $115: traditional accompaniments Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wind Sand Chicken - $49: 3-day marinated whole Lancaster chicken, crispy garlic + bread crumbs Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hong Kong Style Lobster - $88: morel mushrooms, wood ear + baby corn Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Garlic Tiger Shrimp - $42: chinese celery, red onion + dried chilli Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creekstone Farms Ribeye - $58: sichuan spicy doubanjiang OR cantonese black pepper Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cup Chicken - $36: bell & evans organic dark meat, basil + shallot Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab in a Chinese Restaurant - $57: hand-shelled crab, fermented doubanjiang + glass noodles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Red Snapper - $39: chinese okra, ginger + soy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Rices + Noodles
- Steak Fried Rice - $27: american wagyu bavette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Fried Rice - $25: octopus, bay scallop, shrimp + house XO Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zha Jiang Noodle - $23: peking duck + english cucumber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Dan Noodle - $21: niman ranch pork + crushed peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - $25: overnight bone broth + pasture raised beef shank Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables + Sides
- Pea Shoots - $13: fresh garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan String Beans - $9: niman ranch pork + dried shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant - $8: long pepper + house garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $9: chinese sausage, thai chilli + lemon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $4: medium grain made in China Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Weekend Brunch Additions
- Bacon Egg + Cheese Dumplings - $18: niman ranch bacon, ny cheddar + free range eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp Shao Mai - $15: tiger shrimp + ginger Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sweet Pork Buns - $15: char siu pork, orange + mantou Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: brunch, lunch
- Shrimp Cakes - $13: tiger shrimp, atlantic cod + almonds Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Rolls - $16: napa, shiitake + glass noodle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Pork Chop - $12: pickled scallions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Turnip Cake - $18: dried shrimp, lap cheong + pickled peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: brunch, lunch
- Sweet + Sour Pork - $16: niman ranch pork, local strawberries + bell pepper Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Scallion Guokui Sausage Egg + Cheese - $11: housemade scallion flatbread + lap cheong Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Dan Dan Noodle - $23: niman ranch bacon + soft poached free range egg Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Add 2 Eggs - $8: scrambled / soft poached / sunny side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Milk Tea Cake - $15: popping boba + milk tea whip cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lychee Sorbet - $13: lychee mochi, fresh + frozen fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Mochi Donut - $16: vanilla ice cream + chilli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Selected Wines + Beers - $10: ask your server Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Seasonal Cocktail - $10: ask your server Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinch Chinese
- Is Pinch Chinese dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pinch Chinese has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant, Shrimp Shao Mai and Spicy Marinated Cucumbers.
- What can I eat at Pinch Chinese on a dairy-free diet?
- Eggplant, Shrimp Shao Mai and Spicy Marinated Cucumbers carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pinch Chinese have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Eggplant and Spicy Marinated Cucumbers.
- Is Pinch Chinese gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pinch Chinese?
- Dan Dan Noodle, at roughly 29.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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