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Food is amazing and delicious.
Key is to get it while it's hot and tasty! We ordered take away and it took over 40 minutes to get our order and this was at 445 and by the time we got it everything was cold No apologies no sorry just here's your food and see ya. So while my experience at other locations are much more positive this place is not well organized
Be the first to ReplyThe room is beautiful.
That's about the best I can say. Service is okay, just largely indifferent. I didn't feel that the servers hated us, just that they really didn't care one way or another. The food is decent but not memorable in the slightest. The XLB are being churned out and served in such huge quantities that you will see towering stacks of steamer baskets passing by every few minutes. It also means that the dumplings are waiting post-cooking until the tower is assembled so that when we got our pork XLB they were warm rather than hot and the tops were starting to dry out. No leakers and the thickness of the wrapper was good, but the filling was bland. A better but significantly more expensive choice are the spicy crab XLB. They had a good flavor. Cucumber salad is not smashed but served as large spears and the marinated wood ear mushrooms were tasty but absolutely no different from any other iteration of that dish I've had anywhere else. Wonton soup (described as "Superior Broth) had flavorless broth and was also served lukewarm. Pork chop and dry noodles in house sauce (again warm, not hot) were nothing special. The pork chop was decent but the noodles and sauce were meh. There were also barely any noodles. The vaunted red bean dessert XLB weren't bad at all but the dumplings were tiny and grossly overpriced. And there's the problem. The food is only average at best and the servings are small but the prices are obscenely exorbitant. Similar or better food can be found many at places nearby without prices that make you cry. Zero points for price-value ratio. And to add insult to injury, after one of my most expensive meals in recent memory, two of us were hungry enough that we stopped for sandwiches on the way home.
Be the first to ReplyWay too over hyped.
The restaurant is very very nice. Slow service, but food is apparently made fresh. Food had lots of cilantro and looks better than it tastes. If you're coming here because of TikTok, it's a nice experience but the food is not what it seems online. Was a 1 time thing.
Be the first to ReplyIt seems the further away from Taiwan the less they are
It seems the further away from Taiwan the less they are able to keep to the standards of execution. The xlb was either too mushy or too hard and there was no soup at all in it. The skin ranged from a thick blob to paper thin. For the first time in my life. I didn't finish my xlb order from din tai fung. Just absolutely terrible.
Be the first to ReplyThis was one of the recommended places for me to try on a
This was one of the recommended places for me to try on a recent trip to London. This location is very convenient to the Covent Garden area and we were able to grab a table without a reservation. Service was a bit slow and lacking during our visit, but the food did make up for it. The signature Bao that they are famous for were delicious and something I miss about the traditional offerings we get at home. I had the pork fried rice for my entree and it was very good.
Be the first to ReplyI've been to Din Tai Fung in Taiwan, Australia and the U.
S. and always have a great experience
Be the first to ReplyThe food is a little pricey but definitely worth it! Go
The food is a little pricey but definitely worth it! Go early if you can't make a reservation. I actually appreciate that they tell guests dining is limited to an hour which helps those waiting in line.
Be the first to Reply- tons of seating overall without much wait in the
- tons of seating overall without much wait in the afternoon - downstairs area is also another full set of seating - the XLB were super tiny compared to others I've eaten, but were well made - the cucumbers were disappointing as they are cut differently and not smashed; they taste strongly like cucumber, not the sauce - NO rice cake here, which is surprising - good cocktails overall - good minced pork noodle Overall, disappointed with the cucumber and lack of certain dishes. They are experts at turning tables, and there is abundant seating.
Be the first to ReplyI have been to dinner tai fung in Singapore but never the
I have been to dinner tai fung in Singapore but never the other locations and I took my wife here for her first time. The service was quick despite a very busy restaurant. Our food was brought out in a timely manner. The restaurant was quite clean and we were in the queue (no reservation) for only a few minutes. the food was quality as always. the only minor complaint was the custard bun as it was a bit gritty. overall a very solid but pricey meal.
Be the first to ReplyDuuuumings.
Yum Yummy yum. This place didn't disappoint. What I like outside of the food and service was that if you showed up at opening, you might be able to get a table but only for maybe 45 minutes or an hour. While I liked that, the staff was definitely aware of the time. We had an hour to eat and go. 30 minutes in and as we were eating, the check comes. Then the waiter deliberately walks past the table as a sign to gogogogo. I get it. I do. I didn't have a reservation but we also had another 30 minutes. That's why I knocked off a star. It's the experience. The food though was amazing. While we rushed to eat, the dumplings and everything we got was so tasty. I would come back for sure. This restaurant is also stateside in WA so I will check that place out.
Be the first to ReplyPricey dim sum but came here with my partner as they
Pricey dim sum but came here with my partner as they haven't been before. Got the XLB, dan dan noodles, and lava buns. It wasn't as good as I remember but the quality of food is still pretty good and for the price point as well.
Be the first to ReplyThis is the 6th DTF that I have visited (3 in Taipei, 2 in
This is the 6th DTF that I have visited (3 in Taipei, 2 in Seattle) and I rank this place as a top contender. Decor is actually the best of them all. Service was top notch as usual. The DTF management has the system down. Service quality is excellent throughout the system and this one did not disappoint. Food was excellent as usual. Signature Soup dumplings, drunken chicken, sweet spare ribs, pea shoots all prepared to the usual standards. The only knock is price. What can you do, you are in London. If you want cheap DTF get on a plane and go to Taipei.
Be the first to ReplyFood is really good and the price is reasonable, the place
Food is really good and the price is reasonable, the place is nice too, close to many shops and underground station. Highly recommend this place
Be the first to ReplyIf you have a chance to eat at a Din Tai Fung, do it!
If you have a chance to eat at a Din Tai Fung, do it! There are many soup dumpling places in China town area but this is what I consider the original!Favorite flavor is the classic pork soup dumplings. You can easily eat a whole order per person but if you have more people, order this one as your go to and then sample others flavors in smaller quantities. This is a must visit place for me wherever they have a location!
Be the first to ReplyYes it's expensive and the only reason it's docked a star
Yes it's expensive and the only reason it's docked a star is the price point. But that said, the quality is absolutely there, even for the simplest of things. I've been to other DTFs in Singapore, Taiwan and the US but considering we just moved a couple blocks away, had to try this out on a rainy Sunday when feeling too lazy to walk to Chinatown.Two of us ordered:* Pork XLB (5 for £8.80, 10 for £15.50): perfect thin skins with enough elasticity not to break. Lots of juice with a subtle porky flavor, but a bit too plain for me to justify the price. 4/5 but I wouldn't order this again as the price isn't worth it* Chili Crab and Pork XLB (1 for £3, 5 for £14.50): Wow a lovely crab flavor with just a hint of spice. I slightly preferred this with just plain rice vinegar & ginger instead of their standard soy/ginger sauce to not dilute the crab flavor. The best dish of the meal and absolutely worth going to DTF for. 5/5* Truffle and Pork XLB (1 for £5, 5 for £23): in Taipei this was our favorite (but we didn't try the chili crab there) so had to order a piece each just to see if it was as amazing as we remembered. Delicious bite but not as spectacular as we thought, and not worth £5 for one bite (but I would encourage truffle lovers to try it regardless to decide for themselves). 4/5 due to the price * Truffle and Mushroom XLB (5 for £9, 10 for £17.50): vegetarian version of the truffle and pork. While truffle and mushroom always are a nice combo, it just wasn't satisfying enough for this meat lover, even though, like the others, there was nothing wrong with it. 4/5* Minced Pork and Glutinous Rice Shao Mai (4 for £8.60, 8 for £15.50): the waitress recommended this which I have fond memories trying for the first time on the streets of Shanghai. While quite tasty, the DTF wasn't as satisfying due to the extremely thin skin holding the rice; I prefer this with a thicker skin to get the contrast of the skin and the sticky rice. 4/5* Cabbage with Garlic (£8): another waitress recommendation. When the plate arrived, I felt a bit disappointed as it looked so plain, just a small plate of super simple cabbage with a few cloves of garlic mixed in, nothing else. However after a couple of bites, I had to acknowledge the mastery in cooking this dish. The cabbage was absolutely perfect, very subtle but rich from the chicken and bone broth used to make it. 5/5 but I'm going to see if I can make it at home to save the £8Reservations are recommended and can be made via Google. Service was polite and overall we had a really nice time. If it was just a bit less expensive it would be 5 stars all the way but you do need to reward quality.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the many Din Tai Fung restaurants I've been to world
One of the many Din Tai Fung restaurants I've been to world wide. The food is good and brings back memories of the Din Tai Fung in Singapore. The menu is smaller and some dishes tasted slightly different than I remember. Great Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings and fried rice.
Be the first to ReplyLate lunch for 2.
This was my first Din Tai Fung visit outside of Taipei. Absolutely loved the deco, the bar, the seating design. We were fortunate to be seated in the back, top level, under the skylight, against the wall, with the best view of the restaurant. I have to say, service was 2 stars. It took a while for us to flag someone down to order our cocktails and food after we ordered tea. Also, the tea wasn't hot at all. And I was told they didn't serve just hot water, even though they poured hot water for our refill in the teapot. Regardless, it was hard to find someone to order and then no one checked in on us after our food came. We had to flag someone down for the check, etc. The food. Sweet & sour pork baby back ribs were excellent (served cold FYI). The pork XLBs were good, crab XLB were not my favorite. Braised beef noodles soup was subpar - the beef was tough. The pork chop noodle was pretty tasty. Green beans could have been crispier and hotter. Loved my signature cocktail which was beautiful and delicious.All in all, I would go back for cocktails and the XLB if I was really craving them and around the area.
Be the first to ReplyIt's wonderful all around-good.
service,ambience. Excellent fishes not found elsewhere.
Be the first to ReplyI've been to various Din Tai Fung locations including
I've been to various Din Tai Fung locations including multiple LA locations, Singapore, Japan, etc. This was also good. And while the newer locations are fairly consistent in quality, it does seem like they slightly miss the mark as compared to earlier ones. Although I thought Singapore was outstandingly good (haven't been to the original Taiwan locations). The XLB had thin wrappers and pretty good soup (maybe slightly less than I recall) and good flavor. Disappointingly, they were not piping hot as usual. I think the star was the spinach with garlic. While simple, it was well-executed. It was well-cooked, fresh, and nicely infused with garlic. I also had the shrimp/pork wonton noodle soup. The won tons were not bad. Good mix of shrimp and pork, fresh and good flavor. First time I've had it here. I know the noodles are their house-made ones, but it didn't pair well with the wontons (for my taste). They probably pair better with the beef noodle soup. I think I'm too accustomed to the traditional Hong Kong won ton egg noodles. Overall, pretty good.
Be the first to ReplyFun place to have an evening.
First found in Seattle, London is also fantastic retreat from the usual fares
Be the first to ReplyI've had consistently good experiences at DTF, whether that
I've had consistently good experiences at DTF, whether that be in London, Tokyo, or Dubai. They're most famous for their soup dumplings which didn't disappoint and the chili crab one is worth the money. The biggest downside is the price for the quality/size, which may be hard to justify with their regular pork XLB. However, if you're looking for a consistent XLB chain with good side dishes then this is a decent choice.
Be the first to ReplyI am very passionate about soup dumplings in general and
I am very passionate about soup dumplings in general and was overjoyed to be able to visit Din Tai Fung while I was in London. I was with my friend who visited their Taiwan location and spoke so highly of it that I couldn't wait to try it. We got an order of each of the soup dumplings that they offer and they came out all at once in a stack of steam trays baskets. Despite the fact that they all look the same from the outside the flavor inside couldn't be more different from dumpling dumpling. My favorites were the pork and the chicken. We also couldn't resist getting their house dry noodles which were so good we ended up getting an additional order.
Be the first to ReplySame name, far from same quality.
Having eaten at restaurant of same name at the base of 101 tower in Taiwan, this food is not same deliciousness. And expensive for what you get, about £30/person (bland fried rice alone is £9). Other reviews speak to the lower quality. The Soupy dumplings are just okay, I really built them up and let down my group.
Be the first to ReplyService is five stars.
Efficient staff who regularly check in on you, and there are a lot of them. As of late 2021 COVID protocols seem to still be in place. All staff wear face coverings, except maybe the attendant inside ladies' loo. I think you can walk-up, but it's easiest if you just book a table online since it's popular during lunch time. You show up and have 1h 30min from the time you are seated, which is plenty of time because they're pretty quick with bringing the orders out once you've ordered either via the app or from the server. Food is three stars. It's decent, but it's definitely not the Din Tai Fung you're used to if you've been to other branches. Flavors and spice have definitely been toned down for local tastes. So for me it's not worth the price. Although I do find it less greasy.
Be the first to ReplyAre you kidding you running a legendary spot with people
Are you kidding you running a legendary spot with people who can't speak Chinese? I tried ordering in Chinese to what I thought was a Chinese guy on a Saturday and as I spoke in Chinese he kept replying in English.The food is what it is the xiaolong baos where off I couldn't tell what it was the shrimp fried rice and the pork chops were still on. You ask for tea and it's a tea bag? The 3 goes for service or lack there of. The problem is if you go to Shanghai or Taiwan this place is so legit, but you can't come here and it feels like a mad rush to no where.
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