Welcome to Liyin Rice Roll Brookline 荔银肠粉

“ Two words to describe this place would be: “pleasantly surprised.” I came here with my brother and we were seated quickly on a Thursday evening around 6:00 pm. Both of us ordered the Combo A for $15.50 since it’s not something we know how to make ourselves. I recommend you do too if this is your first time coming! As for me, I got the 3 Treasure Rice Roll with Sliced Fish Porridge while my brother got the Beef & Egg Porridge (not pictured) and a rice roll whose name I’ll update when I remember (sorry!). What makes this place stand out are, well, the rice rolls. They’re not as thick and chewy as the classic ones in dim sum; they’re also not as thin and silky as the kind you’ll find at Joe’s Steam Rice Roll in Flushing (New York). The wow factor is that they are massive—I love it! Filling is plentiful and well seasoned with just enough give to not feel overwhelmed when breaking it apart. The porridge was wonderful. Very generous portion, though I’d highly suggest adding white pepper to give it more taste if you order the fish version. My brother did think the beef version was just fine without it. Shoutout to the tableware too! Though few and far between, some places do skimp out on that and provide paper or plastic containers which makes the food get colder, quicker (not good). Only change that I’d make is *very* nit-picky: slice the napkins into quarters to reduce waste, if possible. Atmosphere is sweet and we were lucky it wasn’t too busy. I’d definitely come here again because the value is pretty good and it’s easy to talk to the servers. Show ‘em some love! ”

“ Given the price range, I’ve had a fantastic dining experience at Liyin Rice Roll. I spent a considerable amount of childhood near the Canton region in China, and these are some dk the best Rice Rolls I’ve had in the US. Would be back, and recommend ordering the Beef rice rolls with the eggs add on :) ”

“ Updating my previous review after we visited Liyin again a few more time. The food has much improved. The congee is tasty, much better than before. The beef chow fung noodle has a great texture and flavor. Their in house hot chili oil is a great complement to the beef noodles. The shrimp rice roll is our favorite rice roll. It has scallions inside which enhances the flavor. We tried the hot milk tea and it's very authentic, like the ones in Hong Kong, and you can order it with desired sweetness level. The staff is friendly, efficient, accommodating and able to speak Cantonese. I appreciate and enjoy that as part of the whole dining experience. Liyin is a great addition to the neighborhood. ”