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Din Tai Fung

(鼎泰豐)

Dumpling Restaurant, Dim Sum Restaurant, and Taiwanese Restaurant$$$$

Zhōngzhèng Qū, 台北市

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Din Tai Fung

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Ranked #2 for dumpling restaurants in Taipei
The soup dumplings at 鼎泰豐 Din Tai Fung is a can't miss
"All you need is the pork xiaolongbao and the minced pork noodles"(47 Tips)
"The original location of this internationally famous restaurant."(7 Tips)
"As others have mentioned, the truffle dumpling is to die for!"(5 Tips)
"Try the beef noodle soup, one of the best in Taiwan..."(4 Tips)

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Ian ThomtoriJune 27, 2017
Where it all began! The discerning Din Tai Fung fans will definitely agree that the food here is of slight better quality than overseas branches. Go for the xiao long bao & fried rice! #ThomtoriEats
Dave McAugust 31, 2018
This shop isn’t as nice as most, but it’s the very first and gets crowded quick. Every once in a while a tour bus will stop right outside for the dumpling pilgrims to pay homage to this holy site!
JuliaNovember 29, 2017
Worth the wait in line! We were two persons and had to wait for 90 minutes (just go to a cafe nearby) at around 12 pm but it was so worth it! Best xianlaobao are the pork and shrimp ones.
Constance | @croostifoodiAugust 21, 2018
Go for the xiao long bao (truffle and pork) and the spicy pork and shrimp wontons. Seaweed salad and mushroom salad are also good. Be prepared to wait for a while.
L MAugust 11, 2017
The Xiao Long Bao is divine! My friends and I also ordered the 红油抄手 and we left satisfied. The service in this place was superb and almost every waiter/waitress spoke English/Korean and Japanese.
_September 6, 2016
The original location! Get the original dumplings, spicy pork and chives dumplings, and some fried dumplings of your choice! The line goes by pretty quick even with the queue.
Daniel AFebruary 11, 2018
The original Din Tai Fung. Get here early on a week day (10am) and you must get pork soup dumplings, spicy shrimp and pork wontons, and the chocolate dumplings. Enjoy!
TeresaNovember 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Besides their famous soup dumplings, you should try their chicken/beef soups, pork chop noodle soup, zhajiang mian, fish dumplings, shrimp & pork shumai, mini black sesame bun, mini taro bun
eifehMarch 18, 2015
Din Tai Fung will always have my favorite soup dumplings. The Xinyi Rd. location is the original and the wait can be very long. Favorite soup dumplings are the shrimp with loofah. Try fried rice too!
Elena RaevskayaMay 15, 2019
That’s a real place to visit. I adore the service. The staff is perfect like Swiss watches. And the food is perfect. Real top notch!
June Young ChoiJanuary 10, 2017
The original Din Tai Fung store. Be prepared to wait at least 45 mins during lunch hour to get a table. XLB's are a must as well as other non dumpling items. Such as fried rice and Taro buns.
EricOctober 8, 2017
The original. Classic flavors unique to it's location. Small venue, but cozy and very efficient. Great service. Get the house special shrimp and pork wontons.
Connie ChiuNovember 30, 2014
Go before 11 to beat the lunch and tourist rush. Try the shrimp and squash xiaolongbao and the taro desserts xiaolongbao.
Leonard LinNovember 27, 2014
I've always avoided the original location due to the crowds, but there's no line if you get there right when they open! (a few minutes before 10am on weekdays) XLB breakfast ftw.
Jelly LiMApril 29, 2019
The OG of Din Tai Fung. On Monday, the queue was 2 hours.But if you don’t mind share table they can allocate you a spot if available.Great service.Quality food&better than overseas branch.
Fuyuhiko TakayaJanuary 14, 2012
I ate XLB and others in NOV 2010. I think this restaurant is the highlight for foodie travel to Taipei ! Absolutely fantastic ! Vegetable is also yum as well. See the link for the photo ! Read more
shal923hJuly 11, 2016
Try coming here during off-peak hrs. But if you visit while there's a big line...the wait is worth it. Enjoy walking around the area a bit during your wait, and the number system is helpful, too
KahWee TengJuly 1, 2015
Food asides, Din Tai Fung is famous for its bathroom which is exceptionally clean with seats that warms. Complete your experience with a rare opportunity to enjoy this highly sought after facility.
Mu-An 🍄‍🟫October 26, 2016
Been here 50+ times
They have a waiting app which will send you 3 push notifications prior to your number being called. You do have to physically go and get a number first tho, then just scan the QR code in the app.
ianlanlanianOctober 7, 2015
The legendary xiaolongbao are worth a try. This is the original Din Tai Fung that started the famous international chain. It's a bit pricey but worth to check it out. Staff speak many languages.
Ming MingJune 7, 2019
The OG din tai fung, sometimes you can get seated earlier if you are willing to share.
Lau Hui QiDecember 6, 2016
Really fast and efficient! 小笼包 is freshly made ( and juicy ) and so is their 蒸饺! Two thumbs up for Din Tai Fung.
JFebruary 11, 2019
It takes much time on waiting in line coz there are many japanese and korean tourists visiting. But it is worthy!
Andreas SchreiberMarch 20, 2018
Excellent dumplings. This location was very crowded but the food was worth the wait.
Manuel ReyesApril 19, 2014
xiao long pao are the greatest dumplings ever and anywhere! No better you can have than here in Taipei! Enjoy! Just be patiënt enough because waiting time is approx 60-80minutes!!
Chai LatteApril 19, 2014
Original xiao long bao restaurant. Come a bit late and you don't need to wait that long. Staff are just too fast that might stress you a bit and you would eat it faster than normal. Worth to try once.
Megu KJanuary 3, 2016
Waits range from 50-150 minutes. Get your number and take a walk down Yong Kang. Better than HK and Japan locations; worth the wait
Rick NijhuisNovember 28, 2016
The original Din Tai Fung, home of the xiao long bao / soup dumpling. Long queues but ask for a seat at one of the communal tables to skip the line!
Sarah LeeMay 11, 2017
Gotta wait a long time if you hit peak hours. Xiaolongbao!! The waiters can practically speak any language...amazing
LawkyFebruary 20, 2018
The best 小籠包。and they should have credit card payment instead of cash only.
DannJanuary 22, 2017
Just don't miss their seasonal dishes if you are lucky to find them there. Their stir-fry vegetible dishes were my favorite.
Jakub MikešNovember 19, 2019
Absolutely stunning taste! If you looking for taiwanese dumplings or beef noodles, you totally should visit this place! ❤️
Daniel RoyNovember 26, 2017
This Din Tai Fung is the original. Get there early, get a number, and expect a long wait!
Vivian WooNovember 8, 2014
It's packed during lunch hours, be prepared to wait. After trying this and Malaysia's Pavilion Din Tai Fung, I'd have to say I prefer Pavilion's version of the xiao long bao which has a thinner skin.
Peter Paul van der HoutNovember 13, 2016
Almost anything is recommendable. But please do order Xia Long Bao (=pork!), that is really awesome!
_miiunAugust 15, 2013
If you come to Taiwan, you must come to this restaurant! For my friends&I, it's worth to wait 20 minutes for a table. I think Taro xiao long pao is so yummy!
Woo NelsonSeptember 25, 2015
Nothing like having the original. Must visit when in Taiwan. The staff is the most courteous and responsive people ever.
Trevor SmytheJanuary 7, 2017
Probably nothing to say that hasn't already been said. Get all the classics. Food is amazing. Long wait, so we just grabbed take out. Only took 20 minutes.
Kim PhamApril 19, 2016
Come during off-hours for a shorter wait. Order: xiao long bao and pork chop fried rice.
Alex RobertsonJanuary 11, 2017
we "waited" two hours, but got to walk around da'an district in the interim--the xiaolongbao are probably slightly overrated, but it's a fantastic experience!
AyeJune 24, 2016
Stuffed. Love everything everytime. Better with a big group. Although i do prefer other locations instead of this one.
Chris NixonNovember 25, 2012
If you are in Taiwan, you have to eat at Din Tai Fung! Its the most famous restaurant in Taiwan. Their specialty is xiao long bao (小籠包), soup filled steamed dumplings.
Jayzen PatriaNovember 23, 2013
If there is a long line and you are a party of 2, hang by the menu boards and if you are willing to share a table with others the hostess will grab you!
RomaSeptember 1, 2017
Long queue for dine in. The Xiao Long Bao is the best.
Shyan TanAugust 30, 2014
Long queues. Expect at least 1 hour wait on weekdays. This is where it all started. Must try the staples and definitely recommended.
Stephen YenOctober 13, 2014
Must visit for loyal Din Tai Fungers, get the Taro Dumpling to finish off a great meal
Adam ClickMay 25, 2013
very friendly service! recommended ratio for dumpling dipping sauce: 1 part soy sauce & 3 parts vinegar
KatrinaNovember 6, 2014
Original location. However, everything tasted just like the one in HK. I guess it's great they try to have the same standards & quality worldwide.
Samuel GiddinsJanuary 1, 2018
XLB are to die for. Everything is amazing.
Ashton TanFebruary 9, 2019
Food is slightly better than other outlets. Service is really good. Multilingual, good queuing system and quick serving. Worth trying.

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