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What a great experience at Din Tai Fung! We have only had
What a great experience at Din Tai Fung! We have only had takeout at a location in SoCal before. First - Getting a table. They are known for taking a long time to get a table. They have an online system to put your name on the list, which we did, so our wait time when got to the mall was less than 30 mins. Service - we felt like we had a team of 6 waiting on us. Drinks, food and timing all came out very fast. Food - some of the best Chinese food we have ever had . The cucumber salad and then a variety of buns and Long Bao's that were all fantastic. The only "Good" thing was the spicy noodles. It was good, but not at the same level as the other food. The chocolate bun dessert with whipped cream was out of this world!
Compared to other DTF locations this one is just mediocre
Compared to other DTF locations this one is just mediocre at best. The service is fantastic and super attentive, but for the price you're paying for xlb it's not worth it. Not only do you have to make a reservation or queue in an extremely long wait time, I feel like the food is just ok and not good enough to endure the wait time. The quality of the food is also fairly inconsistent from the times I've been.
Really yumm food .
We tried the green beans with garlic , the Shanghai coins and the vegan noodles . I loved all the items . The service was exceptional and the ambience was great with dumplings being rolled out in front of our eyes . The only gripe was we were on the waitlist for almost 2 hours ( I added myself to it when I entered the mall ) though it was worth it .
Service was quick and helpful especially when clarifying
Service was quick and helpful especially when clarifying what was what. Food is always 1000/10!!! Highly recommend for date night or a nice dinner away from the usual fast food. Highly recommend the shrimp fried rice and the cucumber salad!!
Avoid this place.
3 hours waiting and everytime i am checking with them, they said 15 more minutes but then another hour.
Great chocolate dumplings and fantastic soup dumplings,
Great chocolate dumplings and fantastic soup dumplings, fried rice is delicious as are any of the wontons! Fresh orange ice tea is definitely a good option to compliment the menu. Must be said that the reservation format and wait time is horrible, and definitely needs a better system! That's why the 4 stars!
Din Tai Fung will always be one of my favorite high-end
Din Tai Fung will always be one of my favorite high-end places to eat. The service is amazing. The table never feels dirty as the dishes are always cleaned right away. The ambiance feels high-end and fancy. I love the way I feel entering the restaurant. The only issue is the price. Looking at the food, the Pork and Chicken Xiaolongbaos and the Spicy Wontons are a must-order for me every time. The meat always tastes fresh and there is a lot of soup in the Xiaolongbaos. I've also tried the Shrimp noodles and Chicken Dumplings which are pretty good as well, but not a must-order for me. My mom is vegan so I've tried the Vegan Wonton Soup and Spicy Wontons, and, I have to say, they are my favorite vegetarian dumplings. Usually, vegan dumplings have a strong vegetable taste, but at Din Tai Fung, even the vegan dumplings taste delicious. I know people always talk about the cucumbers, which are delicious, but personally, with how expensive Din Tai Fung is, I try not to order appetizers. I've found that sticking to main dishes without drinks and appetizers has saved the bill from racking up. I recommend trying the cucumbers and the lychee drink at least once, but it doesn't need to be an every-time order. I end every meal with chocolate and sesame xiaolongbaos. Genuinely these are the most unique part of Din Tai Fung and never fail to impress. I especially love the sesame one as someone who is a sesame lover. The chocolate can get a little intense as it has a rich sweet chocolate flavor. I recently tried Din Tai Fung in Taiwan, and I expected it to be way better, but in reality, the United States one does not disappoint. The quality was quite similar, though some of the dishes were different. Din Tai Fung will remain my favorite restaurant for major events like birthdays and occasions though I wish I could afford to eat it every day!
How sad :( I ordered the chocolate XLB through Yelp and
How sad :( I ordered the chocolate XLB through Yelp and wanted the sea salt foam (specifically asked for it and said I'd be willing to pay extra as it wasn't listed on the app), but they failed to give me any.
5,000th review and I saved it for my favorite restaurant in
5,000th review and I saved it for my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. DTF is a childhood favorite because I grew up in Taiwan. It was across the street from my high school and every time I wanted to have a treat, I'd go there with my family and friends. My favorite is the pan fried rice cakes and of course the black truffle and pork XLB. Must try!!! ALSO pro tip, get the chocolate XLB with the sea salt crema. YOU GUYS. When I first had this it blew my mind. I literally cannot it's so good. Looking forward to coming for my son's 6th birthday! Thank you DTF for being a treasure to my family all this time. Highly recommend!
Super good food! Great service and options for vegetarians.
Especially love the taro XLB.
Great sit down spot.
Ambiance is vibrant with great decorations. Food is fresh and delicious. Only thing I have to say negatively about this spot is the wait, but the servers are fast to bring the food out. But expect an hour to two hour wait each time. Good to put your name in and walk around the mall to shop.
Luckily I was able to snag a reservation, so there was no
Luckily I was able to snag a reservation, so there was no wait. It was clean and gave a modern vibe. I always get the cucumbers to start, they're a must. The green beans were extra garlicky and good this time. The pork chop over fried rice was okay, but the fried rice was super bland. The shanghai rice cakes were phenomenal, so flavorful. The pork xiao long bao were delicious, but the skin was a little too hard and dry for my liking. The beef noodle soup was savory with a hint of spice and the meat was super tender. I tried the viral chocolate mochi xiao long bao and it definitely lives up to its hype, especially with the salted cheese foam!
Din Tai Fung is always a 10/10 experience.
The Spicy Wontons & Pork XLBs are a must & the Chocolate XLB are incredible
Had to make the reservation a month in advance for a
Had to make the reservation a month in advance for a weeknight dinner slot. I wanted to their famous dumplings for the longest time but was always skeptical with the low rating on yelp. Their service is quick and the restaurant was packed on a weeknight as well. Dishes: Kurobuta Pork XLB - According to the reviews and our server this was one of the most popular dishes on the menu and for good reason. They take a while to come and may arrive after other dishes but that's because almost every table orders it, it's that good. Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings: I was expecting a lot from these dumplings, but unfortunately they didn't have a whole lot of flavor. Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Shao Mai: I liked the shao mai more than the dumplings above. Our server also recommended Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Shao Mai over the Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings and she was absolutely right. Chicken Spicy Wontons: This was a favourite from the meal as well. The spicy sauce made the whole dish work for me. I would definitely recommend it. Noodles with Spicy Sauce: The noodles were the weakest dish on the table of everything we ordered. There wasn't much flavour and springiness in the noodles for me. Chicken and Mushroom Buns: I think they were okay. Nothing great about them. I would not reorder them as there are better dishes on their menu. Chocolate & Mochi XLB with the side of Sea Salt Cream: This was the star of the meal for me and I could be biased since I love chocolate. I feel it is mandatory to get the side of sea salt cream with the chocolate dumpling. That combination is made in heaven. If there wasn't a huge waiting line, I wouldn't mind going to the restaurant for just this dessert. Was it worth the wait? I guess. Would I dine here again? Probably. But then there are so many dumpling options in bay area that I don't think I would go through the hassle of making the reservation a month in advance. I wouldn't mind sitting at their bar since anyway the tables in the dinning room section are so close to each other that you can almost hear the entire conversation on the other table with zero privacy.
The BEST food, I ever tasted in Asia - Tawainese Restaurant.
I will come here again with friends.
2.5 hour wait for reservation but easy to spend time at
2.5 hour wait for reservation but easy to spend time at mall. Attentive and friendly service. However, disappointed that the XLB came out lukewarm.
There is going to be a wait - that's just the way it is.
My sister and I have always gone right when they open and we usually only have to wait for about 30 minutes. Get the cucumber salad, you won't regret it! I don't know what they do to the cucumbers but it's SO GOOD. The chocolate xiao long baos with mochi is a must too. Honestly, everything is yummy and the standard is there - everything tastes pretty much the same as the ones in Taiwan. The staff are all really friendly as well, considering how busy it always is. It's impressive.
This place was awesome! The food was fresh and so
This place was awesome! The food was fresh and so delicious. The staff was really nice. The service was quick. Will def be back.
I came to this location on a Monday night and to no
I came to this location on a Monday night and to no surprise it was packed! Luckily for me, my friend put his name on the waitlist and was able to get in line a bit earlier so my total wait was about 15 minutes. Din Tai Fung is a global Taiwanese dim sum chain that is known for their quality and that is evident when you get there! The restaurant has a large window in front where mall goers can watch the diligent and focused workers make fresh soup dumplings to order. It's truly mesmerizing watching them skillfully add exactly 18 folds to each famous Xiao Long Bao. As I walked to my table, I noticed the restaurant is spacious, large, and simplistic with a very modern bar in the center. My friend and I sat down and were greeted by a very friendly server! He was extremely patient and happily showed us some menu items that he recommended us to try. We ordered the Cucumber Salad, String Beans with Garlic, Shrimp and Kurobuta Pork Shao Mai, Kurobuta XLB, Shrimp and Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons, and the Shrimp Fried Noodles. The cucumber salad was cold, refreshing, lightly sweet, slightly spicy. The string beans were firm, crisp, and had subtle garlic flavor. The shao mai, xlb, and wontons came out piping hot. They were tender, juicy, and had a nice perfectly thin skin around each. My favorite of the three had to be the spicy wontons since I'm a chili oil kind of girl! The shrimp fried noodles had a satisfying chew and was pan fried with shrimp and generous amounts of cabbage and spinach-- a little too much for my liking. We ended dinner with the famous Chocolate and Mochi XLB. All I can say was it was delicious! Oozing with molten chocolate truffle and wrapped in a thin mochi skin, I highly recommend this dessert! My overall experience was great! The only con about this restaurant is the portions are very small for the high price.
Quality and consistency no matter which one you end up at.
I've been to three locations now, and they all deliver on the DTF experience. I am not one to frequent chain restaurants in general, but this is an exception. I wouldn't call the service extraordinary, but they're attentive, timely, and get the order right. What more do you really need? The food is great, and there's a wide variety of options to please a large group. There can be a long wait if you walk up, but make a reservation and you can avoid that problem.
Had a system wait time snafu when our party of 7 initially
Had a system wait time snafu when our party of 7 initially checked-in for seating. Manager (Loren) swooped in with ease and elegance to resolve the issue with no push-back or defensiveness. She demonstrated the style of hospitality comparable to operations by Danny Meyer / USHG. Aaron & Albert - Hope you're well aware Loren is a benchmark asset for service, accountability, and triage within your team. Thank you Loren.
We waited almost 3 hours to get a table at this place.
.. it felt like endless wait! So I would definitely recommend reservations... the bar seating also had a wait time, if you walk in... so definitely reservations recommended... but the food was really really good... we tried good variety of options... they do give their menu on a sheet of paper, you get tick what all you want at the beginning and the food will be served one course after the other as per your preference.. we ordered some drinks and they tasted great, so we went ahead and ordered again... dumplings, potstickers, ramen everything tasted good... must try is the chocolate dumplings... they serve them warm with chocolate oozing out as you bite in to.. they serve with a small Vanilla cream to dip it.. absolutely brilliant... must try!
Great Food, Hyped too nuch?
I guess this place got Hyped up so much and ive ordered from goldbelly to have a variety of buns shipped that when i finally got to the restaurant, i thought it was great not the best. I order pork & crab xlb, it was good, it almost melts in your mouth. I also ordered pork & shrimp shumai…also good. I guess my expectation was so high, i hyped it too much too that i left feeling like it was just ok. Id still recommend to try and maybe next time, i’ll order more dishes
You have to go
Like always good food followed with friendly good service I love this place, you have to try it Si fare I never was disappointed with any dish that ordered
It's awesome, we had a great time at this place.
Their dumplings are the best. The only issue is inability to find reservations, the wait is about 2-3 hours
I love this restaurant, every time I am here I get an
I love this restaurant, every time I am here I get an amazing customer service and the food is high quality!!. Everything went fine how ever the host was not friendly.
I have been here in the past and the food was very good.
I recently went and the food was just okay. The waiters were amazing very attentative and friendly. Thats a star. We got beef noodle soup which was probably the best thing we got. super consistent in portion and flavor. two more stars for that. The pork dumplings were okay, the top skin was hard which is not how I remembered them. the spicy wontons weren't anything special at all. We also got shrimp rice cakes and the vegetable were hard and rice cakes were still hard. For the price we expected consistent food quality. i have been to multiple din tai fung restaurants and this one had the worst.
Although we had ~ 1 hour wait, it was definitely worth it!
Although we had ~ 1 hour wait, it was definitely worth it! Due to to location being inside the mall there was definitely a lot to explore while we waited. We started off with the cucumber salad which is always so refreshing and crunchy. We had a vegetarian in our group and appreciate how vegetarian friendly the restaurant is! We had a mixture of pork, shrimp and vegetarian dumpling options. We had a very friendly host and great servers checking on us throughout our stay, they were also very patient with us taking out time eating. Overall 10/10 experience :)
I've only ordered food to go from here, because I don't
I've only ordered food to go from here, because I don't like to eat in malls, but this food is delicious! Asian food is an overly saturated market in the Bay, especially the South Bay. I'm a native, and this restaurant sets its self apart from, and above the pack. Don't make a mistake by not eating here.
I must say I was a bit sceptical about this place thinking
I must say I was a bit sceptical about this place thinking it was overrated and all the hype was artificially blown out of proportion by active TikTok users. I was so wrong! the restaurant is a true jem that offers the most amazing food and absolutely impeccable service. if I could give it 10 stars I'd happily do so. Everything we tried was superb, the peach green tea, the dumplings, the green beans, the hot and sour soup, was delightfully delicious. I can't wait to go back and try some other things. Thank you for this incredible dining experience!
"Haven't been here for more than 3 months, very pleased to
"Haven't been here for more than 3 months, very pleased to to come back again and find out the same good flavor is still there."
The food here is delicious, fresh, and hot.
Tried the Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Shao Mai for the first time. It is unique with the shrimp ball on the top and a little serving of the soup on the bottom ... yum!NEVER TRIED DIM SUM?You might want to try a place with the traditional dim sum carts that enable you to see the dim sum before you make your selections for your first experience.Service is very hands on here, quick and thoughtful. Once you are familiar with the kind of dim sum you like, ordering from the menu like you do here enables them to get it to you much hotter and fresher than the traditional dim sum cart.I can see why they can have very long lines sometimes, but we came at opening and got in quickly. I like the display window where you can watch the dim sum being made. Once inside we found the ambiance to not be noisy, very casual and comfortable.Be aware that the prices here do not represent dim sum prices everywhere. It is on the expensive side, but it is also a really nice experience, so enjoy yourself.
Too long for a wait 2-3 hours.
Cannot make reservation in advance on their website. No option but to wait for a very long time. I'm not desperate to wait just to eat in this place.
Service is here is great.
No complaints. Overall the staff are welcoming & on top of the service they provide. Food is also good (but still over priced IMO). My family & I like to go here once in a while when we crave over priced food. Lol.Why 2 stars? Well it was the seating arrangements.I don't recommend coming here if you have a large party of 8 or more. I arrived at 1030a today & hostess was nice. Told me it's about a 30-45 min wait & I said that was fine. She also explained we may be sitting at 2 different tables (4/4). I asked if we would be close to each other & she said fairly but can't guarantee us being super close. I again said that was fine as long as our tables were semi close. Well we were texted to check in within 30 mins. They explained we were split into 2 tables, kind of close. We went to sit down & we were not close at all. We had a wall blocking us & my other family members were seated pretty far from us. How are we supposed to enjoy lunch with family when we can't even sit semi close. On top of that the tables next to use were cleaned about 10 mins after we were seated & that was enough space to put my family & i together. I would've been fine waiting a little longer if that was the case. Idk who or how they plan their seating but they should work on that. My family members sitting at the other table also got their food slower so they weren't done eating until half an hour after my table finished. Overall, I'd rather take food to go if I'm eating with my family. Even if you have reservations they also tell you for a large party they can't guarantee your party to sit all together. SMH.
It's always a treat coming to Din Tai Fung.
I came here for lunch on a Tuesday with a reservation and we sat down immediately. It was quite packed for a Tuesday so I would definitely recommend getting a reservation. We got the Steamed Soup with Bone-in Beef Short Ribs, Cucumber Salad, Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pork and Crab Xiao Long Bao, Kimchi and Pork Dumpling, and the Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao.Steamed Soup with Bone-in Beef Short Ribs- The soup was super flavorful and the short ribs were tender and delicious. It was definitely a light appetizer that warmed me up. Cucumber Salad- This was sooo refreshing although I wish that it was spicy. However, adding the chili oil to it hit the spot. I would definitely recommend this to eat with the Xiao Long Bao because it could become heavy at times.Pork Xiao Long Bao- This is what I came to Din Tai Fung for. I never have any complaints about this, they do it the best. The soup bursts into your mouth with every bite and the vinegar adds the most delicious tang. Crab and Pork Xiao Long Bao- I wanted to try the crab and pork for the flavor and it honestly had a great seafood flavor that I enjoyed. However, the OG pork is still my favorite.Kimchi and Pork Dumpling- The dumplings here were delicious too! They had a little less soup than the Xiao along Bao, but the flavors are unique. I wish that there was more kimchi flavor, but the subtleness is nice too.Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao- I didn't know what to expect from this but I enjoyed it, although I don't think it was worth the money. I didn't taste the mochi even though I think it was the wrapper. The chocolate was warm and gooey. Overall, I would 10/10 recommend Din Tai Fung, you can't go wrong!
The food was really good here.
Super delicious and the service was kind of slow due to being busy so I understand that it would take some time to serve. The price is quite expensive but other wise we enjoy the taste. The waiting was almost an hour as well. I don't know if it is worth waiting and paying that much of a price.
One of the best Taiwanese food places for Vegetarian and
One of the best Taiwanese food places for Vegetarian and Vegan food along with unlimited options for meat lovers. Their Jidari chicken dumplings in Spicy sauce is to die for. I can literally eat it every single day and I mean it! I love their new vegan menu with lot of vegan noodle options and the peanut sauce one was very very good. Not to forget the steamed chocolate buns to end your mean which are one of the craziest desserts I have tried.You cannot not like this place. Pro tip: the wait for takeout is usually 2 -2.5 hrs long. Book a reservation atleast a week in advance for dine in.
This was me and wife's first time trying Din Tai Fung.
I went with my wife, brother-in-law, and his wife for an 11:30 reservation. My brother-in-law and his wife have been to DTF a couple times so they pretty much ordered everything they recommended, along with what our server recommended. All the dishes are family style and are able to be shared between 3-4 people. It's a little pricey, but I really don't mind paying a bit more for some good food. Every dish had so much flavor and my mouth was watering with every bite. Our server was great and attentive as well. I'm looking forward to go back again so we can try more of the dishes that we weren't able to try the first time around!
Drove an hour to try Din Tai and it was worth it!
Drove an hour to try Din Tai and it was worth it! Everything we tried (Cucumber salad, spicy chicken wontons, chocolate buns, garlic string beans, chicken xung bao) was so good! Definitely worth the hype and the drive! Staff is friendly as well (:
Service was great.
Came on a Sunday with my mom. Always good. My friend gave me a bday gift card so we spent it on the regular soup dumplings, truffle version, beef noodle soup, and sticky rice. Everything was good. Can't wait to come back again!
The food was just ok.
But the price is too pricey. The ambiance was also ok but the staff's are friendly!
Nice food Long waitService is good It's inside a nice mall,
Nice food Long waitService is good It's inside a nice mall, thus you can shop around while waiting
Long wait but if you have time, it's worth it.
Din Tai Fung is an exceptional Taiwanese restaurant chain that is renowned for its exquisite dumplings and other Taiwanese delicacies. The menu features a variety of classic Taiwanese dishes, with a particular focus on dumplings, and the service is exceptional. The service at Din Tai Fung is exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff who are always ready to assist with menu recommendations and ensure that the dining experience is enjoyable. The restaurant's modern and stylish decor adds to the overall dining experience, making it a great spot for a casual meal with friends or family.If you're a fan of Taiwanese cuisine or just looking for a new culinary experience, Din Tai Fung is definitely worth a visit ;)
Long wait.
Not sure how 1 hour is consider short wait and 4 hours is long. I did not like the wait at all. It was ridiculous.The wait time for the food was not bad. The waiter can quickly and provided good recommendations. We also had a great waiter Jullias , he was so nice to speak with.Food, portion was small. I just wished it was bigger. It tasted great but I wanted more. The chocolate dumplings were amazing!!!
Excellent food as always
Got in with less than 30 minutes wait on Friday at 12:30 for 3 people! I was shocked! But the Xiao long bao took a while to come out! Our waiter was super and we got out of there quickly! We were in a rush.
Love at First Bite!
After experiencing the Xiao Long Bao at Ding Tai Fung's Dubai locations, I knew I had to bring my parents here to experience the ultimate soup dumpling. The dumplings were served piping hot and flavourful. We thoroughly enjoyed our dumplings alongside an assortment of wontons, rice, and vegetables. The in house teas are delicious too. While some might disagree with the waitlist system or not think that these are as good as the international locations, I am glad that my family had the opportunity to dine here and create memories!
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