In chef Becky Lin’s household, Mother’s Day is a time for slowing down, being present, and extra snuggles with her girls. “Because of the nature of my work, I don’t always get as much time with them as I’d like,” shares Lin. Even as the chef-owner of a restaurant rooted in family recipes passed down from her mother and grandmother, Lin acknowledges the realities of parenting.

“Our restaurant story especially recognizes the sacrifices parents make to give their children a better future,” she shares. “Mothers around the world do this every day, often quietly. Holidays like Mother’s Day are a chance to pause and acknowledge that.”

With two locations in New York City, a flagship in the West Village and a recently opened Flatiron outpost, Lin & Daughters’ menu reflects the family recipes Lin grew up eating. Popular dishes like handmade dumplings and her mother’s wonton soup are served alongside chili oil made from a recipe passed down by her father. It’s “food that’s comforting, nostalgic, and full of care,” says Lin.

In recent years, Lin has celebrated Mother’s Day with her sister’s family and her parents. “It was really for my mom, since it was one of the few times she could have all her grandkids in one place,” says Lin. “Those gatherings always felt really special.” There have also been Sundays filled with cupcakes and dumpling making, but this year, Lin says she has no plans to cook. “Honestly, I’d love a slow morning and to have brunch with my kids.”

For those planning a special celebration for their mothers, Lin outlines “a meal that feels like home”: cucumber salad, her mother’s wonton soup, and her grandmother’s peanut noodles. She opted for a trio of savory dishes because her family doesn’t eat much dessert. Instead, they typically finish meals with sliced fruit for better digestion.

Pair the menu with iced tea or milk tea for “something refreshing and simple that balances the richness of the noodles and the warmth of the soup,” says Lin.