Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings. Since its founding by Mr. Bing-Yi Yang in Taiwan in 1972, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, consistency and service. Originally founded as a cooking oil retail business, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. With a menu that now includes steamed buns, handmade noodles and vegan dishes, the brand has won many awards and allocations. Today, Din Tai Fung has over 180 locations in 13 countries worldwide.
Toys Koomplee (Toys)
We joined the online wait list at 10, but the line moved up very fast we ended up getting a table very quickly. This is my first time here and I was so in awe when I saw the restaurant. It was very spacious but full of customers. The staff were very generous and helpful. Someone broke some cups not too far from us and at least 3 staff came up to us and asked if we were okay. I was so touched.
The food was very good. The crab soup dumplings was delicious and not fishy. I’m generally not a big fan of green beans, but these beans were so addictive! My favorite would be the chocolate dumplings. I personally like to wait until they firmed up a bit so the chocolate filling was not super runny. It’s very rich though so if you’re not a big chocolate fan, it might be a bit too much for you. Well.. not for me! lol
Overall, a very good experience. I would definitely come back!
… moreAnjana Nair
Absolutely loved our meal at Din Tai Fung. The spicy wontons were the standout, perfectly delicate wrappers with a flavorful filling and just the right kick of heat. The chicken xiao long bao were beautifully crafted, with that signature burst of rich, savory broth in every bite.
The spicy noodles had great texture and depth, bold but not overwhelming, and tied everything together. And the mochi dessert was the perfect finish: soft, lightly sweet, and just indulgent enough. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreEmmanuel Amador
I went to din tai fung with my family for the first time, and after trying to get a reservation forever (this place is so popular), we finally made it and it absolutely did not disappoint. This is easily one of my favorite restaurants I’ve been to in a long time. We started with appetizers: the cucumber salad and the sweet and sour pork baby back ribs. Both were delicious and honestly exceeded our expectations. For dumplings, we had the chicken dumplings (great) and the shrimp & pork shao mai, which were also excellent. We ordered the string beans with garlic, plus two noodle dishes the sesame oil noodles and the spicy noodles. Both were amazing, but just a heads up: the spicy noodles definitely have a kick ️For dessert, we got the chocolate & mochi xiao long bao, and wow… those were fantastic. Next time I’m definitely ordering two orders! Drinks were just as good. I had the pear lychee martini and an espresso martini with a nice twist both were excellent. We also took a honey lemonade with boba to go, and that was the perfect sweet finish. The service was great,very attentive and I really liked how the food came out one dish at a time. It gave us time to enjoy everything without feeling rushed. Highly recommend. This is officially one of my new favorite spots, and my family already can’t wait to go back and try more dishes we didn’t get to this time.
… moreKassandra Khoury
Din Tai Fung absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, the service is warm, attentive, and incredibly polished. The food is consistently outstanding — the soup dumplings are perfection with delicate wrappers, rich broth, and perfectly seasoned filling. Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully executed.
The space itself is modern, clean, and buzzing without feeling overwhelming, making it great for everything from a casual lunch to a special night out. You can really tell how much care goes into both the food and the overall experience.
… moreTayla Smith
We randomly took a ride from Boston to try this place. The restaurant itself is very nice. And all of the staff that we had encountered with were polite and in good spirits ( which means a lot! ) I really did appreciate the knowledge and recommendations from our waitress, not her fault it just did not live up to the hype, down to the drinks, very light on the pour in both ways. Martinis are barely half full when brought out to you. Our first dish came out cold ( the ribs ) we didn’t bother saying anything we both work in the industry so we def understand things happen. The Chicken fried rice was 80% eggs, the green beans almost had no garlic on them…. Our server was great overall. Unfortunately our food was mediocre. I will say it’s a pretty reasonably priced place I was expecting to pay more. I will also acknowledge how when walking by the back of the restaurant you can see the chefs hand making everything. That’s definitely an amazing touch.
… moreLami
We went on a Sunday night so naturally it was quite busy and we needed to make a reservation ahead of time. The wait was about an hour, but that goes by quickly if you explore the area. The restaurant was underground and had a beautiful dark luxurious interior with low dim lighting. We ordered the cucumber salad as an appetizer which I did not have a picture of, but it was made peanut sauce which was very refreshing and was a good dish to start with before the main course. We got the sautéed bok choy which did not have much spice to it, but it had a rich buttery taste and was steamed perfectly while still retaining its crunchiness. We also got the vegetarian bun which was delightful but my favorite was the chicken dumplings which had a soup base inside along with the peanut noodles! If you love peanut butter and noodles this will be a treat. We also got the red bean, chocolate, and taro dessert dumplings which were my favorite because I have a sweet tooth. HIGHLY recommend the chocolate dumplings with the salty sweet cream, it was a perfect and delicious flavor combination. Everything we ordered came out to be around 170 dollars with tips, we also did order a lot more than two people would probably order but we decided to splurge this day. If you prefer to try alot of different dishes and not feel too full, and still have a good dining experience, this place is definitely worth trying.
… moreVanessa Kwok
This was a very pleasant meal.
The server was very knowledgeable of the menu, and let us know of the classic, popular dishes that are crowd favorites.
The soup dumplings’ skin was thin yet still had a great bite encasing a juicy pork filling. Cucumber with chili sauce was very refreshing and savory, great for in between dishes as a fun palate cleanser. The shrimp & egg fried rice, steamed baby bok choy, and stir fried garlic green beans were all good! Nothing crazy to write home about, and if I were honest, was definitely missing the “wok hay” in the stir fried dishes. The spicy shrimp and pork wontons were also pretty good, wonton skins were thin and made very well. Lastly, the chocolate dumplings with sea salt cream were such a fun way to remake the classic soup dumplings into a dessert. That was a lovely way to end the meal.
Overall a really great experience, it was enjoyable and nice, albeit slightly overpriced for some dishes.
… moreJanice Rhee
Absolutely delicious—would definitely come back. We tried a great mix of dishes, including cucumber salad, vegan dumplings, pork xiao long bao, shao mai, string beans with garlic, sesame noodles, shrimp fried rice, mango shaved ice and chocolate dumplings. The string beans were my favorite, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The noodles with sesame sauce were my least favorite, but still decent. Overall, everything was well executed and really satisfying.
… moreCameron
Great restaurant that’s absolutely worth the hype! The atmosphere underground is really nice, with a cool design and open view of the chefs making the dumplings. The service is also on point, super attentive and the food comes out pretty fast as it’s ready. The xiao long bao, cucumber salad, green beans, everything was delicious. Their sauces are where they especially shine, worth the hype.
The waitlist can be pretty long, definitely get your name down as early as possible, but still worth it.
… moreJessica Evans
I visited Din Tai Fung for the first time today and had an amazing experience! We started with the garlic string beans and Pork Xiao Long Bao. The bao soup dumplings had little instruction panels on the table to guide us with the proper technique and these were fabulous! For entrees we tried the Chicken Fried Noodles and Chicken Shanghai Rice Cakes. The chicken in both entrees was great. And these portions were plentiful. For dessert, we ended with the Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao with the Sea Salt Cream and these were the best dessert I’ve ever tasted in my life! The chocolate inside just melts in your mouth. I’ll be thinking about these dumplings forever! I will for sure be back next time I’m in a city where there is a Din Tai fung. I recommend reserving a table early (you can a month in advance) we got a lunch reservation a week before the day we came and there was only the one lunch time available when we booked. So definitely book far in advance for dinner reservations or more flexible times
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