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Din Tai Fung

4.2 (3.1k reviews)
ModerateTaiwanese, Chinese
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Amie T.

Din Tai Fung is such a good spot when you're craving dumplings! One thing I really like about coming here is ordering a bunch of different plates and sharing everything with the people you come with. It makes it easy to try a little bit of everything. I will say Din Tai Fung is definitely on the pricier side compared to other spots like Dough Zone, but I do think the quality makes up for it. I typically go to the University Village location, which always seems to be BUSY, so definitely keep that in mind. I really want to try the Bellevue location next because I've heard it has more of a bougie atmosphere. Overall, great food and such a good spot for a shared meal with friends or family!

Pork bao bun
Hayley P.

What an amazing experience at Din Tai Fung! We stopped in because we were craving dim sum. Thankfully we had the presence of mind to get on the waitlist (through Yelp) and only had to wait a few minutes. From the moment we got in the staff was stupendous. You have a main server but it seems everyone helps out and everyone was absolutely wonderful. I started off with two glasses of Prosecco. My partner had the orange green tea and the milk tea with his meal. Then for our meal we had cucumber salad, the pork bao bun, an order of bok choy, the skirt steak and noodles, and then ended it with a dessert of shaved snow with mango on top. Oh my gosh! Everything was amazing. Truly! The cucumber salad was flavored well, and so was the bok choy! The bok choy is a big order so maybe only get if you have 3+ people sharing - we had a lot left over. My favorite was the skirt steak with noodles (plus a little chili oil) as well as the shaved snow which was DELICIOUS. It blew us away. All in all, a wonderful meal that was priced well.

Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (10 each)
Anisya N.

The ambiance for this dtf is not as nice as the others I've been to but the service standard and food was up to par. We came to eat since we barely ate that day so we ordered the: sesame noodles, spicy wontons, cucumber salad, xlb, garlic green beans. The spicy wontons can't be beat, they're the perfect amount of softness, generously filled and soaked in their sauce. I'm a big fan of the sesame noodles as well for their creaminess and nuttiness. The cucumber salad was also surprisingly flavorful and a good break between the other dishes. While the xlb and beans are good, I've either had better or didn't think it was worth getting again.

Garlic green beans
Michele F.

A friend and I stopped in for dinner because neither of us had ever eaten at a Din Tai Fung. We went on a Monday night and arrived before the dinner rush so we were able to sit at the bar and order right away. We shared a plate of garlic green beans and I got chicken dumplings while my friend ordered vegan dumplings. Both dumplings came out steamy hot. The garlic green beans were great, nice and garlicky. My friend really liked her vegan dumplings and my chicken dumplings were good but each time I bit into one, a bunch of hot liquid gushed out which I was not expecting. By the time we left there were huge crowds waiting to get in. I'm glad we finally got an opportunity to try this restaurant. There were a lot of other great looking dishes that people around us were eating, so next time I'm back in the area I'd be interested to try something else.

Mahek S.

Cucumber salad: 7/10 -- personally i think these are overhyped (hear me out!) these would be better if they were sliced thinner and a little crunchier. Spicy wontons: 10/10 -- the star of the show and our personal favorite. the sauce was just scrumptious ‍ Xiao long bao: 9/10 -- the filling was soooo juicy and yummy. well seasoned meat and the the dumpling dough/wrapper was so soft and clearly fresh. Cod dumplings: 8/10 -- the cod was very fresh and yummy. I personally don't opt for cod when i think of dumplings and would rather get pork or chicken so it just a matter of preference really! Chicken dumplings: 9.5/10 -- same filling as the XLB but minus the soup. super soft and yummy. Veggie dumplings: 10/10 -- another great option for my vegans! super filling and delicious. Fried noodles: 8/10 -- a little on the oilier side but the sauce cut the grease well and the meat was super tender and flavorful. I'd get this again! Fried rice: Another for the vegan team! Glad they had this option. No rating bc I didn't try it. Green string beans w/ garlic: flavorful and crispy! Chocolate XLB w/ sea salt cream: 10/10 -- this dish is exactly what everyone says it is!!! soooo worth the hype. i need fly to dubai and get the dubai chocolate one expeditiously!!! Lychee martini Mojito DTF!!!! we had a large party so we made a reservation on yelp and were able to eat in the private dining room which was pretty awesome! I liked their private dining room specifically because you still feel like you're a part of the restaurant ambience. Our server was very delightful and patient with our large party. It helped that all orders are taken on a paper ticket, but she was very knowledgeable and shout out to her for answering all the menu questions we had, especially for the vegan people in our group. Overall amaze amaze amaze!!!

Cucumber Salad
Amy A.

Our server was so sweet and she had the best recommendations!!! I decided on the steak noodles which were okay :/ I wouldn't say they were memorable but eveything else was PHENOMENAL. I got the fresh orange juice with green tea and I would gladly come back for that ! The ribs were very yummy and aswell as the chocolate buns. Din tai is always a hit so I would say you can't go wrong coming here.

Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons (8 each)
Michael C.

Din Tai Fung is a very famous and popular restaurant chain from Taiwan that specializes in xiao long bao (aka soup dumpling). They are made fresh from scratch and you can see the staff members make them in the open kitchen. Besides xiao long bao, they serve various dumplings, fried rice, noodles, vegetables, and desserts. Everything tastes delicious. My favorite things to order: - hot and sour soup - pork xiao long bao - shrimp and pork spicy wontons (the sauce is amazing: it is a sweet and spicy sauce that you can use the extra sauce to drizzle onto other dishes like fried rice) -Chocolate and mochi xiao long bao ( a nice dessert that is like a dumpling filled with lava chocolate, although I can't really taste the mochi part) The dishes are meant to be sharable so everyone can have a few bites and enjoy the variety. Be aware, the restaurant is pricey as you need to order several dishes to be full.

Pork soup dumplings, Cucumber Salad, green String Beans with Garlic, Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs
Haley S.

We had a 7:00 reservation and got seated immediately! Food was delicious, service was attentive and the vibes were high! We ordered the cucumber salad, baby back ribs, chicken fried rice, pork soup dumplings, garlic string beans, spicy noodles, chocolate dumplings for dessert, and a few drinks. Our total was around $150 which felt like a very reasonable price for everything we got!

Vegan Shanghai Rice Cakes Chicken Fried Noodles
Aditi P.

A hit for a reason! Always recommend joining the waitlist on Yelp ahead of time if you can! Service is good and usually pretty quick turnaround between being seated and getting your food even when the restaurant is packed (which it usually is)! Lots of vegetarian/vegan options which I appreciate. Recommend doing family style since it's more fun to try some of multiple different foods. Shanghai rice cakes and the spicy noodles are personal favorites but wouldn't recommend the rice cakes if that's your only meal just because the flavor can get a little boring almost.

Dipping sauce with shredded ginger
Kari M.

We arrived at noon on a Monday and had a 5 minute wait. We ordered the cucumber salad, chicken dumplings and the green beans. The dumplings were great, the cucumber salad was nice but it was a big miss on the green beans, steaming us, but limp and this is not the way we remembered them. It was marginal. I think the one complaint (beyond the beans) was that everything came out separately so by the time we had eaten. The cucumber salad and dumplings, the underwhelming green beans arrived.

Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs
Bon H.

One of our family favorites! Consistent, quick, and popular. It's a place that once you sit and order on the form and pass it to the server, the food comes out quickly which we like. It can get a little noisy as the restaurant is usually packed. We got lucky and didn't have a wait on a Sunday mid afternoon around 2 at U Village. I do like to watch the window where the dumplings are being prepared. So quick! Din Tai Fung is known for the soup dumplings which are delicious .... But my favorite is the spicy won ton. The signature spicy sauce has a lot of great flavors in it. I like to use the sauce on the other dumplings as well. The most flavorful meat is the kurobuta pork in the various dumplings. :) Enjoy!

Kid friendly!
Rebecca H.

It is so loud in there. It's a well oiled machine and they get people in and out. I'm bummed that the menu has really been reduced, and some of our favorites are gone. The best part of the meal was Holly, the server, who was so professional and helpful. I don't know that I would go back to this location given how loud and chaotic it is.

Kurobuta Pork Buns (2 each)
Erica W.

I don't generally review big chains, but I am quite fond of Din Tai Fung. As a picky eater I have always feared venturing outside the box. I don't like veggies, and am a total food wimp. Even so, I am able to find a lot of "Erica safe" options at DTF. My favorites: Chicken Fried Noodles, Xiao Long Bao (Chicken), Chicken Spicy Wontons, Chicken Dumplings, and Kurobuta Pork Buns. My husband and mother ordered the pork chop fried rice the last time we went. The pork chop was delicious! (They loved the fried rice!) It all hits the spot every time! I am a huge fan of Din Tai Fung!

Chicken Xiao Long Bao (10 each)

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Amazing food and great customer service. Highlight recommend the chocolate soup dumplings with the sea salt foam so leave room!

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Lovely staff and decent environment. This Asian restaurant that's close to fine dining but still relatively affordable.

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Love me some dintaifung! Food here's consistently good and service always great! Collin approved!

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Ask the Community - Din Tai Fung

Can I check my reservation on line?

Hello Judy, You can check your reservation online through Yelp under the “Upcoming Reservations”… 

Gift certificates-are they available?

They are, you can buy at the restaurant or online

How do I cancel my reservation?

You can easily cancel by calling the restaurant.

Is there a free parking at the restaurant?

There's plenty of parking at the mall. Free parking garages available.

Is there a dress code?

Hi Richard, our restaurants do not have a dress code.

Can I bring a birthday cake?

Hi Rick! You are very welcome to bring a cake to our restaurant. If you need any plates for the cake, please notify your server during your visit. We hope to see you soon!

Does DTF accept any walk ins right now or is it 100% reservation?

Yes they do accept walk ins though the wait might be quiet long

Are dogs allowed for outdoor seating?

Dogs are allowed in the outdoor tent.

What's the current outdoor dining situation? Is it heated?!

It is not heated as of 11/25. However it is fully covered so you can eat if it is raining outside.

What is the average wait time to get a seat in the patio on Sunday lunch during covid times since indoor dining is closed?? Anyone know how big their patio is and how many tables they have?

Sunday lunch could be 30-1hr wait due to limited tables. Their patio is pretty big! Now they have 14tables with barriers in between tables. Btw they don't take reservations, walk-in only for outdoor seating

Is the milk tea non-dairy?

Milk tea at any non vegan place is always real milk. That is unless you request soy milk. Most places will accommodate that because it is often requested. So always request soy if it is not clear on the menu.

Do they do anything special for birthdays?

They can put a candle on their rice cake for you.

Do they have Truffle pork XLB?

They do have them but we prefer the traditional pork only. Truffle didn't add a lot except price.

Do the servers come around pushing carts with food (so you can see what they are before choosing), or do you have to just mark the things you want on a piece of paper? We often don't know what something's called and would like to see the food first!

They do not, but there are pictures on the menu (you have a big picture menu and then mark off on the paper) and everyone is really helpful. They thing with dumplings though, is it's all on the inside, so they all look pretty much the same on the… 

Do they have things that are gluten free?

They have two soups that are, but none of the good stuff (dumplings / noodles). Probably some veggie items as well.

Do they serve shrimp shau mai or any dumplings that are only shrimp? Update: they do not?

No, Din Tai Fung DOES NOT have shrimp only dumplings. The only seafood dumpling without pork is fish dumplings.

What is the price range?

I would say 25-35 dollars per person. Last time I went with one other person, I paid around 63 with drinks.

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4.0(682 reviews)
4.5 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District
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This is Seattle's oldest Chinese restaurant, opening in 1935 and being the place that Bruce Lee…read morefrequented at and Anthony Bourdain visited. You can feel that once you walk in; everything's very old-school with celebrity photos on the walls, newspaper articles displayed around the walls of the waiting room, Chinese currency plastered near the front of an area that looks like a bar, and numerous run-down four-tops and booths in a semi-brightly lit dining area that take you back in time. I got here with my foodie friend around 5:20pm after an extremely Seattle-centric Seahawks win against the Los Angles Chargers, and were quoted a 25-minute wait as every seat was filled and potential patrons sat in the waiting area. As if you couldn't get any more Seattle-based here, you can find some Seahawks logos from back then in the waiting area. Noise levels here are generally a little loud but sound doesn't reverberate much. Staff were all around the place getting orders in, bussing tables and seating patrons as tables cleared up, so it took a little for us to get our order in. Menu consists of many items organized by protein and type of carb. I have already been here once before doing Yelp reviews and ordered both their fried chicken wings/thighs - literally the best in Chinatown - and longevity noodles (e-noodles back then 2 years ago when I had it). For this visit, my foodie friend and I split the following: - Beef chow fun (乾炒牛河): this is a very easy dish to mess up despite the simple ingredients. You can't stir the noodles for too long or they'll come apart, the beef can't be cooked for too long or else it'll be too hard to chew, and you can't add too much oil or it's gonna be very uncomfortable eating it and the ingredients might stick together. Thankfully, the dish here was cooked perfectly in all three aspects. They use beansprouts here, and use only the white part of the scallions for this dish. - Crab meat fried rice (蟹肉炒飯): pretty simple fried rice with crab meat, green onions, egg and beansprouts. Rice was a little dry and hard but that's probably just day-old rice like the best fried rice should be using. It's clean and filling, though I wish there was more crab meat. i had a really nice meal here! We ended up not getting their fried chicken since we weren't overly hungry, but I highly recommend getting it on your first or even non-first visit here along with any other dishes that sound appetizing. The interior is definitely more cramped compared to similar restaurants in Chinatown, but it holds a lot of history and charm to pass on!

I went here after seeing Kenji Lopez-Alt talk about it here: https://youtu.be/DUGgSpdo2TU. He…read morementioned that the chow fun in particular is great. That it's hard to do chow fun well and this place does, getting the wok hei right and everything. I didn't find that to be the case though. The chow fun actually seemed bland to me. I didn't notice that smoky wok hei flavor, I felt that it was underseasoned, and I would have appreciated more chewiness and crispy bits on the noodles. As for the oyster beef, it's supposedly a customer favorite but yeah, I wasn't really a fan. Very "goopy" and starchy. Underseasoned. Not much "punch" in terms of flavor. The beef was meh.

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