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Din Tai Fung - Soup Dumplings

Din Tai Fung

3.5(15 reviews)
5.4 km
$$

Located inside Westfield Miranda, the main reason for visiting Din Tai Fung was their special…read moreoffering for the month of November of the Giant Xiao Long Bao. It looked fascinating getting a soup dumpling the size of a steamer basket. The service was fairly attentive and polite. We were seated quickly at a table and as per usual, you select the items you want off the paper and hand it back to them. I liked the interior of this restaurant. We chose a selection of dishes that included Giant Xiao Long Bao, Chicken Dumpling, Egg Fried Rice With Pork Chop, and Crumbed Chicken Fillet With Noodles (Soup). The dishes were tasty. The xiao long bao was massive but it was mostly soup with a filling of mushrooms, a small prawn ball, and a small pork meatball. You get a straw to suck out the soup from the dumpling!

There's something about Din Tai Fung. When the air becomes crisp & the first thing I reach for upon…read moreleaving the house is my scarf, my craving for these plump, soup filled dumplings becomes undeniable. That's how I found myself sitting down earlier today at this famous 41-year-old Taiwanese dumpling chain. Those who've met me, understand that this isn't my first rodeo. I've been a Din Tai Groupie now for well over 8 years. If I'm going to be perfectly honest, I've now dined at Din Tai Fung in over 5 countries in as many years. In fact, it's no word of a lie that I once boarded a flight with a group of friends to Taiwan, purely to dine at the original location. We waited, hungry & eager on the streets of downtown Taipei for well over an hour. Full of gross anticipation, we wondered if anyone else would deem our dumpling pilgrimage 'nuts'. Perhaps we were nuts, unknowingly having flown in during the middle of a serious tropical cyclone. Memories! Taking the above into consideration, you can imagine my squeals of delight upon finding out that 'The Fung' was finally making its way to the Sutherland Shire. I'm fairly confident it involved some swearing & perhaps even a few tears. Today we arrive right on midday, the restaurant is heaving & we are led to a table upstairs. Sitting down, we peel off our coats & push our menus aside. Did I mention this isn't our first rodeo? Predictably, we order 8 pieces of the Pork Xiao Long Bao, a bowl of the Shrimp & Pork Wonton's with Tangy Sauce, 6 pieces of Shrimp & Pork Jiao Ze & the Pork Chop served with Fried Rice. Just as the waitress is rushing away with our order, I notice a flyer detailing a new addition to the menu - Pork & Prawn Potstickers. Having not seen these since our trip to Taipei in 2013, we eagerly order a serve knowing full well that we've again, over ordered. The food arrives quickly, each steamer basket hitting the table within minutes of each other. First to arrive, are the Pork Xiao Long Bao. These dumplings are everything. Hand crafted with supreme care, these ginger-infused pork dumplings are reminiscent of finely folded origami. Each possessing 18 folds in order to perfectly encase its delicate broth, they are joyous & a product of scientific precision. Next up are the beautifully spicy Shrimp & Pork Wonton's. Possibly my favorite offering on the menu, these delicately prepared, chili oil wonton's pack the perfect combination of both sweet & savory. With a sauce consisting of crushed Sichuanese peppercorns, I could confidently order these spicy little parcels as my last meal on Death Row... Take note family. The Shrimp & Pork Jiao Ze are next & as with the Xiao Long Bao, they are delightful. The shrimp giving each of these dumplings a crisp bite that balances beautifully with the slow simmered pork broth. Last, but not least, we dive fully into the Pork & Prawn Potstickers & the Pork Chop with Fried Rice. The pork is as tender as we've come to expect throughout the years & the Potstickers, with strong notes of leek & celery, a welcome addition to our usual 'Fung' repertoire. Spectacular. As with all of the food at Din Tai Fung, the offering here is consistent & it goes without saying that their dumplings are second to none. The sheer quality, a testament to their much coveted Michelin Star. Bravo. We roll out the door a short time later to rejoin the cold masses, satisfied, yet bordering on uncomfortable. With bellies full & a spring in our step, we will be back... probably next week!

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Din Tai Fung - Mango Boba

Mango Boba

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Hanyang Galbi - 10/27/23 Marinated beef ribs

Hanyang Galbi

4.5(10 reviews)
20.9 km
$$

Quality/Quantity - Seafood Pancakes $28AUD - This was a…read morehit. Beef Skirt $32 and Pork $29 Hibachi - They cooked for us. I usually prefer my beef medium rare, but it got mixed with the pork, so everything got cooked well done. If my beef was cooked medium rare, this would probably be a 5 star review. Sirloin Beef $39 AUD - Beautifully marbled. Marinated Beef Ribs $36AUD - This was good and had generous meat. We ordered too much meat, but amazingly we finished it all, so it had to have been really good. Cheese Corn Side Dish - Okay, too cheesy for me. I bet very few people say that, lol. Tofu Side Dish - I am not a tofu or soup person, so I did not try. They have both Korean and Australian beers, thank you. I chose to drink the local beers, as the Korean brand beers were the same as the U.S. Support locals. Atmosphere - Small local restaurant. Indoor/outdoor seating were very limited. Semi-open kitchen, see picture. You will be crammed in to maximize space. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 10:30pm. Not sure if they have bathrooms; sorry I can not remember and I did not take a picture. Service - Full service. They actually cook the food for you at your table. Both the owner and waiter cooked for us. I really appreciated that. But I am also sure they do that to turn the tables faster, good business practice. Win/win. Price - See menu, Korean foods are always a little on the expensive side, but when you take into consideration the current US exchange rate, it was a sale for us. :) Owner Comment - Congrats on your success.

Nice place. Nice food…read more The waiters and waitresses are pretty warm. We ordered the 169 dollar set for a family of four, pretty good.

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Hanyang Galbi - 10/27/23 Exterior, entrance

10/27/23 Exterior, entrance

Hanyang Galbi - 10/27/23 Sirloin Beef

10/27/23 Sirloin Beef

Hanyang Galbi - 10/27/23 Supporting the local beers; Korean beers here same as US.

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10/27/23 Supporting the local beers; Korean beers here same as US.

Kid Kyoto - Corn Ribs, Scallops, Chicken Karaage & Grilled Mochi

Kid Kyoto

4.7(13 reviews)
21.9 kmSydney

So fun and creative! Kid Kyoto describes itself as a "rebellious izakaya" - meaning a punk…read morerock/grunge aesthetic and fun staff. We opted for the "deluxe feed me" which is a chefs tasting menu. Everything we had was good but the standouts for me were kingfish sashimi (so, so, so delicious) and watermelon sashimi. The latter was crazy - it's marinated watermelon and honestly you could believe you were eating tuna. Great for vegans. We left stuffed and happy. Two thumbs up.

In search of a lighter dinner, we came to Kid Kyoto for some small plates, excited to try their…read morecreative dishes which are described as "rebellious izakaya". You can opt for choosing the chef's set which is a predetermined menu, or order a la carte to create your own spread. We selected six items that appealed most to us which was the perfect amount for everyone in our group of four to get a taste of it all. + CORN RIBS (A$20): This fully vegetarian item was surprisingly my favorite of the evening. Ears of corn were cut vertically through the cob, creating spears that you could eat like ribs to bite off the kernels. The "ribs" were coated in caramelized miso butter and rolled in furikake. The corn was naturally sweet while the butter added a savory umami punch. This is my new favorite way to eat corn! + CHICKEN KARAAGE (A$20): Lightly battered pieces of chicken were meaty, tender and piping hot. The exterior was delightfully crispy and a sweet gochujang dipping sauce gave it a bit of heat and extra flavor. + WAGYU MB9 SKEWERS (A$28): Each skewer had four cubes of beef grilled and glazed in a sweet teriyaki sauce. The meat had a good char to it, but a few pieces were a bit chewy and fibrous, making them a little tough to bite. While I enjoyed the flavor, I was expecting the beef to be more tender, so I was a little disappointed with the quality. + EGGPLANT DENGAKU (A$26): Half an eggplant came with a sweet soy-based sauce and topped with sour cream, wild rice furikake and almonds. I personally didn't like the sour cream on top since it was quite heavy and overwhelming after we spread it across the eggplant. The texture was creamy and mushy, except for the sprinkles of crunch from the toppings. I normally love eggplant, but didn't care for this dish as a whole. + SCALLOPS (A$22): A grilled scallop was placed on a small disk of potato mochi, and two pieces came in one order. The scallop itself was smooth and tender but it did have a bit of fishiness to it. Other than that, this didn't have much flavor, so I personally would skip it. + GRILLED MOCHI (A$12): A creative plate of grilled mochi squares topped with crumbles of chicken skin furikake and a dusting of curry spice. The mochi had a nice chew to it and the salty chicken skin excited my palette while the curry added some warmth. I've never had anything like this before so it was quite unique. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and it was fun to try so many diverse dishes. Just be aware that some of their small plates come with just two servings (in our case, the skewers, mochi and scallops), so you may need to multiply your order to accommodate your table. I appreciated the friendly and quick service. We were seated immediately at 6:00P on a Wednesday and with this restaurant being located in the CBD, it got busier as people ended their workday. The staff was friendly, greeted us promptly and was attentive to our empty dishes and filling our waters. While I didn't love everything we ordered, I recommend trying Kid Kyoto since the environment is perfect for a night out to unwind after work, or with friends on the weekend. If you're up for shareable plates perhaps with a drink, this is the place for you.

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Kid Kyoto
Kid Kyoto - Grilled Mochi

Grilled Mochi

Kid Kyoto - Eggplant Dengaku

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Eggplant Dengaku

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