Din Tai Fung

We were finally able to try the new location at Lincoln Square. Nothing much has changed in terms of the food. Very good. The new space is nice and spacious. You can make reservations or walk in. We did not have to wait. The ambiance and decor was nice-they no longer serve shaved ice dessert. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. You can also get parking validated.

This place is amazing! Busy all the time so give yourself plenty of waiting time. We got there at 3pm on a Saturday and had to wait about an hour and a half. Service was super friendly and the soup dumplings were to die for! Same goes for the garlic green beans. Our waitress was awesome and gave us tips on re-heating the leftovers too. We definitely ordered way more than we needed, but I was so good later that night too.

Delicious soup dumpling and a nice array of noodles dishes and wontons here. Some unique options for drinks. Surprisingly classy for a "chain" restaurant and a large dining area with plenty of space between tables. Our server was fantastic and very attentive and helpful. If they had one of these where I lived I would absolutely frequent them.

We had made reservations and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to go to this place. Food is delicious and the service was great! Enjoyed the ambiance too. Dumplings, fried rice, string beans , all the dishes were tasty. We would love to go back.

Solo dining experience here at the bar. Originally had a reservation but opted for the bar so I didn't take up a table. The bar staff were friendly and attentive. I sampled the dtf lager and also had one of the cucumber gimlet cocktails which were quite pleasant. Decor was nice, very pretty inside and open spaces. Cool area to view the kitchen. I had the pork soup dumplings and garlic green beans. Yes, the green beans are expensive but do yourself a favor and order them! The dumplings were quite tasty as well. My first visit to DTF and won't be my last.

Our birthday party had a wonderful time here. Food is amazing, service is great. The ordering process is a little bit confusing though. Unfortunately there was one thing that made us upset. There wasn't any dessert or even a candle offered to our birthday girl. A great place, but probably not the best to celebrate a birthday.

We had a wonderful dinner experience here. The staff were friendly and attentive, they explained the menu nicely and let me replace an item which I ordered by mistake. Everything we ordered was tasty and I highly recommend the Shao Mai and spicy wontons. The ambiance was nice with plenty of seatings. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid waiting as it gets crowded.

Din Tai Fung in Bellevue continues to set the gold standard for exceptional dumplings and flavorful dishes. There’s often a wait—sometimes up to an hour on busy days—but the experience is absolutely worth it. If possible, plan ahead with a reservation to make your visit smoother. We began our meal with the Cucumber Salad, a crisp and refreshing start. The Chicken Dumplings followed, delivering savory goodness in every bite. The Spicy Wontons stole the spotlight with their silky texture and bold flavors. We also ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, a perfectly balanced dish with tender chicken pieces and fluffy, flavorful rice—it felt both hearty and comforting. We craved Chocolate Dumplings the most, and they did not disappoint. Each bite revealed a molten chocolate center wrapped in a delicate dumpling shell—a perfect sweet ending to an incredible dining experience. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming, and the service is consistently attentive and friendly. Din Tai Fung guarantees a meal that leaves you eagerly planning your next visit. Highly recommended!

First time at Din Tai Fung and the service and quality food was great. Me and my wife had an amazing experience. Thank you.

Very attentive and polite service. The servers are pay attention to your table and ensure that the follow up dishes come on time. They also keep an eye on if you have water or maybe need to refresh your drink.

Review: Din Tai Fung Bellevue If you're planning to dine at Din Tai Fung in Bellevue, make sure to get a reservation, especially for dinner or weekend lunch--this place is always packed! The new Level 1 location is stunning, with a sleek, modern design and a great atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. The service was friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We started with the seaweed salad, which was light and refreshing, followed by a rich and flavorful hot and sour soup. The star of the meal, as always, was the pork xiao long bao--perfectly delicate dumplings bursting with savory broth. We also enjoyed the chicken fried noodles, perfectly seasoned green beans, and a comforting plate of pork fried rice. To complement the meal, we had a glass of wine and a Bloody Mary, both well-prepared. Whether you're a longtime fan or visiting for the first time, Din Tai Fung never disappoints. Book ahead and enjoy an incredible meal in a beautiful setting!

Din tai fung opened a new restaurant downstairs in lincoln square one that we were excited to check out. The space is 3 times as large as the previous venue and had incredible layout, ambiance and decor. The food itself was delicious as din tai fung always is. We tried their beef noodle soup for the first time and it was BOMB. We always get the porkchop rice, shrimp fried rice, green beans and of course the soup dumplings. they were all superb with perfect flavoring and moisture. The soup dumplings are definitely a MUST. The price has been on the pricier side likely to provide the supreme service that they do. The service is usually very good, we were not offered soup dumpling bowls or fresh plates for our dessert which was a bummer, but otherwise a decent experience. Overall, the new din tai fung is gorgeous and offers the same great food/taste as the previous smaller venue.

This is one of the most popular restaurant chains in the world, known for their amazing soup dumplings. We ordered a lot of the favorites to share and try everything. First off, the soup dumplings were great! Super thin wrapper with a flavor broth and juicy filling inside. However, my favorite thing was the Black Pepper Beef. The beef was so tender and the pepper sauce was addictive. You must get this dish if you ever go. Overall, I think the food was pretty good, but not sure if it was worth the price. Service was good and the restaurant was nice, just super packed. Definitely worth a visit though! Apps: Cucumber Salad and Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs Entrees: Pork Xiao Long Bao, Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin, Pork Chop Fried Rice, Shrimp and Pork Gyoza and Sticky Rice Shao Mai with Pork and Mushroom Sides: Garlic String Beans and Sesame Noodles Dessert: Red Bean Mochi Xiao Long Bao Drinks: Lychee Black Tea

I am a loyal patron of DTF and find every excuse to come here (I also like dough zone but im sorry it's just not as good imo). DTF has absolutely perfected the pork XLB, spicy pork wontons, and green beans. Those are my go-to dishes and I highly recommend them if you're trying for the first time. Also my favorite desserts of all time: the chocolate dumplings. They are absolutely heavenly. Expensive but ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. I'm not even a chocolate person but I'm obsessed with them. A must try. They used to be on the second floor but have since moved the restaurant down to the ground level where they have a huge space. Great because this location is always super busy and this has helped with the wait times. The ambiance is great, they've decorated it nicely inside, a bit loud (like all DTFs I've been to) with lots of families and kiddos. The food came out fast, and it did not compromise on the excellent quality you'd expect from DTF. If you're reading this, you should definitely dine here and treat yourself!

Greater Seattle's favorite Asian restaurant chain. The Bellevue location is in downtown, Lincoln Square North. Moved to a new bigger spot on the first floor fairly recently. Very spacious restaurant with warm lighting, with a sizable check-in/waiting area. Busy most times as with DTFs in the Seattle area. Most recent time I got a reservation for dinner, so didn't wait too long. I've had long waits when they were at the previous 2nd floor location. The menu is small. They serve a combination of Taiwanese and Shanghainese specialties, mostly their famous xiaolongbao, dumplings, wontons, noodles... things made with flour. In Chinese cuisine those tend to be inexpensive items. DTF fancies them up with the nice restaurant experience and service. The food taste good, but it's pricey for what it is. We ordered XLB that had little bit of crab, shrimp dumplings, chicken rice cakes, garlic green beans, the red bean sticky rice and some jasmine tea. This was a full meal for 2, with no leftovers. Total was $100 including tips.

Went here for lunch on a Tuesday and made a reservation for 6 people online so we didn't have to wait. Restaurant itself is very nice, lovely decor and ambiance. We sat right in front of the dumpling making process and was fun to watch. The waitress was very efficient and attentive to our needs, consistently bringing water and tea to the table. They had different meat options for the dumplings which was nice, such as chicken, pork or shrimp. We had the chicken xiao long bao which were nice, but the steamed chicken dumplings I would skip next time over the xiao long bao and potstickers. We also ordered the string beans (must get) and cucumbers were also nice. Soup with beef ribs is really 1-2 person serving so keep that in mind. I had the chocolate xiao long bao (yum! you only get 5) and the salted whipped cream (only like $1 extra) and they paired well. My favorite though was the red bean and mochi xiao long bao - you get 10 and it's worth it!

Tried and true! Is Din Tai Fung a chain restaurant? Yes. Does it consistently deliver great quality food? Also yes. I love Din Tai Fung, I've been to different locations and have never had bad food at DTF. The Bellevue location recently moved and the interiors are beautiful! The service is not always the best (it could be slow sometimes) but the quality of food makes up for the occasional wait. This location is usually busy so it is best to book a reservation. Now for food, these are my go-to's: 1. Sweet and Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs 2. Shrimp and Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons 3. String Beans with Garlic 4. Pork Chop Fried Rice 5. Truffle and Kurobuta Pork XLB 6. Chocolate and Mochi XLB with Salted Cream Whatever you do, do not walk out of this restaurant without trying the diving Choco & Mochi XLB WITH Salted Cream! It's sooo good!

Love this place - on par with the ones in Taiwan. Vegetables are pricey but all others are fairly priced. Beautiful location and interior! Great place to gather with groups too My favorites were the pork Xiao long bao and the fried pork chop

First the bad news: (1) XLB soup dumplings were not very hot, that has been my longtime gripe about Din Tai Fung's inconsistent temps; (2) Spotty service and waiting a long time for check, possibly due to expanded dining room size but same number of waitstaff. Now the GOOD: Everything tasted great - particularly the beef noodle soup, chicken fried rice, spicy shrimp wontons. The spacious, elegant dining room (not over-the-top like Anaheim's Downtown Disney) was a joy for a relaxed meal with friends and family. Plenty of available reservations even on weekends...this is unheard of in Los Angeles. Conveniently located next to parking garage elevator. Bellevue is the 'Irvine' of Seattle and DTF is its crown jewel of the Asian food scene.

This place never gets old! Love the new much bigger location and yes, their wait list is back up on Yelp! We went for the standard choices: hot and sour soup, pork chop fried rice, spicy won tons (a must have every time), and the Shanghai rice cake with pork. Our server was wonderful and the food came out piping hot and fast. The ambiance of the new location is awesome and roomy! No matter how many times we go which is probably topping 100 times we've always had remarkable service and consistency in the food that was served!

Love this place! The food is always delicious and service great! The restaurant is beautiful, great place for a celebratory meal. I usually get the spicy wontons and the chicken xiao long bao. This time, I also tried the cucumber salad, noodles with sesame sauce, and the chocolate mocha xiao long bao. Cucumbers were fresh and flavorful. The noodles with sesame sauce were also good, although I would have liked more flavor in them. The chocolate xiao long bao were divine. The melted chocolate wrapped in the mochi is a perfect end to the meal. Overall, I would definitely come back. The only thing I'd like to figure out next time is how to appropriately validate the parking. The hostess scanned our parking ticket but it didn't seem to validate when we left the garage so we paid for the parking. Not a huge deal butit would be nice if the parking validation offer is valid. Happy eating!

We make our reservation via Yelp and worked perfectly. Otherwise we would have to wait at least 40 mins. The food is ranked as excellent according to king county authorities. Same menu as always, we ordered: taro buns, xao juicy pork dumplings, garlic broccoli, fried chicken noodles, cucumber salad, and fried chicken rice. All was very good. The new location is very fancy and spacious.

Truly amazing Din Tai Fung location with a really fancy interior space, excellent service and delicious food, particularly their crab & kubota pork Xiao Long Bao (XLB) or soup dumplings, Shanghai rice cakes, beef noodle soup, cabbage, mushroom and chicken buns and their dessert taro XLB. Went with my friend Charles, an attorney that worked at Uber, the Pokemon Company, Panda Express and now hims&hers, and he had some great reccs. Also a cool very cinematic window where you can look into the master chefs work their magic and make the XLB. Very highly recommended and highest possible rating!!!

I love din tai fung. I've been to the Bellevue location several times but had never been to the remodeled version on the bottom floor of Lincoln Square. WOW, it was beautiful and huge inside. My go-tos are always the xiao long bao, spicy wontons, sesame noodles, shanghai rice cakes, and the chocolate buns for dessert and this didn't disappoint here. We had an awesome, waiter, John (I think was his name) who was so friendly and super on top of the service. We always wish they had more vegetarian options but everything they have that is vegetarian is appreciated by the member of our party.

Nut allergy friendly - The waiters are very considerate, even going so far as to warn me that the chili oil is shared at the table and may have concerns of cross contamination. The Din Tai Fung wait is no joke. I got in line as a solo around 7:30PM on a Tuesday evening and was estimated at a 45 minute wait, which was surprisingly accurate. Time to Soup Dumplings: 7 Minutes Time to Entree: 10 Minutes I ordered for myself a crab & pork 10 piece Xiao Long Bao (soup dumpling) and one order of the Braised Beef Noodle Soup. Service is stellar, as expected. They even offer to make the signature 3 Vinegar - 1 Soy Sauce dip for you and show you how to eat a soup dumpling. Overall, I think the Xiao Long Bao here are good, but lacking in sustenance and soup. They are smaller than others I've had and there is only a tiny bit of soup inside. For the price, I wouldn't say they are worth it, but it was a nice experience. One of mine was surprisingly burned / had a weird texture of unmelted soup. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup had a lot of tendon and fatty pieces, which had a warning but I didn't expect as much as it had. The beef itself was enjoyable There wasn't that much noodle here either for the price, although the noodles were pretty good. Overall, a nice experience that I likely won't be repeating.

After seeing tons of reviews online and on social media about Din Tai Fung, I definitely added it to my list to give a try when visiting the Seattle region. My partner and I were in Bellevue and decided to book a last minute reservation for dinner. Because we booked it last minute, we had to wait about an hour but this was no problem to us given the popularity of this establishment. We decided to try an assortment of items from the menu including the string beans, xiao long bao, pork chop fried rice, shrimp and pork spicy wontons/potstickers, and chocolate mochi xiao long bao. Out of the multiple dishes we ordered, sadly most of them came out lukewarm except the soup dumplings. Everything to some extent, lacked flavor and at some point we were combining the chili oil from the spicy wontons with other dishes as everything was lightly seasoned. I think the one winner of the night was the chocolate mochi xiao long bao. It came out warm, and it was a great treat to end off with. Personally, I was pretty disappointed with the food and the service at this restaurant. It was hard for us to get ahold of the waiter, and towards the end of the dinner we were just ready to go home. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant is very nice, but the food left me pretty disappointed. Overall, I think it's worth a visit to try once, but I think it will be left at that.

So glad we had locals to show us this place! Service was awesome. Decor/architecture of the place is boujie, modern lookin'. I love the selections they offer. I can't remember what we ordered, but the spicy noodles was good! chocolate dumpling is a must try. Can't go wrong with dumplings! I love how they show the guests the cookers making dumpling. I believe the pricing was a bit pricey but totes worth it!

We went here for Christmas Eve with a reservation. We were seated quickly. We ordered cucumber salad, pork long bao, chicken long bao, sesame noodles, and spicy wontons for dinner. Everything was delicious and warm. For dessert we ordered the chocolate bao with whipped cream. This might be one of my favorite desserts of all time! It was like a mug of hot chocolate in a bite! Do not skip on adding the whipped cream for a $1 surcharge, you will be missing out! I will say we went to Supreme Dumpling House in Kirkland about a month before this, and it had better prices, and the food was just as good. If you're going to Din Tai Fung for the ambience or chocolate bao, you'll have a great experience. Otherwise, there are other places in the area on par with the food.

New location in the old maggiano's. Decor is top notch and way bigger than the old spot. Same designers as the Nobu hotels. Excellent t services great food, high prices, typical DTF. Well done, would recommend.

Always consistently good! Some may think it's overpriced, which I can see, but I believe you pay for quality and clean food plus the atmosphere you're in. Service is hit or miss. I'd say the serving staff is usually better than the hostesses up front. The hostesses are the first faces a customer interacts with but I feel like consistently every time , they are not very nice and short. I enjoy China town and hole in the wall restaurants, but I do enjoy the occasional commercial experience too. As far as food, don't sleep on the spicy wontons, sticky pork shao mai, green beans, pork chop fried rice, XLB, sweet and sour spare ribs, and for dessert: chocolate mochi XLB (and ask for a side of salted cream!)! Now my mouth is watering.

This was my first time to this location and it's really nice, clean and spacious. We had reservations for 530p & were a bit late & it was no issue to check in & be seated. As soon as we were seated our waitress came right up & started our orders. There was never a point where the wait was long or questionable. All of the food was fresh, delicious & packed to go what was not finished.

The interior of this restaurant is beautiful! So nicely decorated and looks very elegant. I enjoyed the food especially the xiao long bao! Service was excellent as well.

Finally got to try DTF and the dishes that everyone craves about. Without a doubt, the cucumber salad, garlic string beans, spicy wontons, and pork XLB are a must! They definitely did not disappoint, but it does run a little on the pricier side. Think more upscale dim sum? The ambiance was modern and not too loud, we had a table in the back so it was a little more isolated and quiet. Our server was kind, she checked on our party a lot and made sure the food was good. Overall, a good experience but it's probably a place I would take a family guest I haven't seen in a looonng time.

Every time I visit my bff out in Seattle, we HAVE to have at least one outing to Din Tai Fung for dinner. Usually, we hit up the location in University Village... but I'd never been to the Bellevue location and he wanted me to get to try it. And it was also my mother's first ever dining experience at ANY Din Tai Fung location, so the Bellevue restaurant was a lovely first experience for her. I made a reservation via Yelp, and I'm happy that I did! There was quite a wait for people without reservations; fortunately, we checked in and it was probably less than 2 minutes before someone called out for our party and we were led to a booth (which I had requested upon making the reservation). Though my friend and I regularly get dinners from Din Tai Fung, my mother was a newbie to the experience - so our server gave her an overview of how everything gets ordered, the service timing, and how everything is generally enjoyed family style. My friend and I went over the menu (available via QR code) and marked the order slip accordingly. We all ordered drinks, and then provided our order slip to the server. While our drinks arrived quickly, the dishes came out from the kitchen quite a bit slower than expected. While my friend and I have pretty much always experienced dishes coming out of the kitchen in fairly quick succession, that wasn't happening at first during the night of our dining experience. Multiple tables that arrived to dinner after us actually received their dishes (often multiple dishes) before we did. It got to the point after our first two dishes arrived that my friend actually mentioned the issue to our server. A few minutes after my friend mentioned the issue, our dishes started arriving much more readily from the kitchen. Our server also apologized for how slowly everything had been coming out, which was appreciated. We enjoyed our various dishes - ranging from the truffle & pork xiao long bao and also the pork xiao long bao to items like the cucumber salad (so simple, but one of my faves), string beans with garlic, shrimp and pork spicy wontons, shredded pork fried rice, and the chicken shanghai rice cakes. My mother got to enjoy a taste of pretty much everything (besides the spicy wontons, as she's not much of one for spice) and came to understand why my friend and I always love to return to Din Tai Fung. We ordered some desserts to go as well. TL;DR All-in-all, another quality DIn Tai Fung experience - and I'm glad I got to enjoy the Bellevue location for the first time. The drinks were tasty and the food was delicious, as always. Our only real complaint about the experience, again, was how long it took for our various items to come out from the kitchen. Once that got corrected? No complaints.

Love the ambiance And service quality was great checking on us at decent times to ensure we had everything we needed

I recently dined at Din Tai Fung in Bellevue, and I can confidently say it deserves every bit of its five-star reputation! The service was exceptional; the staff was incredibly kind and attentive, even during the busy dinner rush. Be sure to make reservations, as this place is always bustling with eager diners. Now, onto the food! I started with the Cucumber Salad, which was refreshingly flavorful--a perfect palate cleanser. The Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao is definitely worth the hype; it's warm, soupy, and simply delicious. However, I must admit that the Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons may have stolen the show for me! They were so incredibly good that I'd dare say they rival the famous soup dumplings. The String Beans with Garlic and Pork Chop Fried Rice were delightful but didn't quite measure up to the standout dishes. A great tip is to drizzle some of the wonton sauce over the fried rice and green beans; it elevates the flavors beautifully. To cap off the meal, I indulged in the Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao with a side of Sea Salt Cream. This dessert was unforgettable--indulgent and delicious. I left with a happy heart and a satisfied palate. Din Tai Fung is a must-visit for anyone looking for an incredible dining experience!

We made a reservation for DTF through Yelp for a Friday afternoon. When we arrived, there were about five parties waiting, though that may have been for take out. We were seated within about two minutes in a booth, as requested. Our server was immediately attentive and, when she learned that it was our first visit, provided a brief history of the restaurant, walked us through what to expect and, most importantly, how to eat their signature XLB (Xiao Long Bao). We ordered drinks and a few dishes. She asked how we wanted the meal and we let her know we'd be happy to enjoy as the food is ready. Our drinks came out quickly. A milk tea for my wife, which was tasty but not surprising. Essentially, it was a great execution on a predictable classic. We've both had similar but this did it well. I had the Pear Lychee Martini and that was a whole different story. After taking a sip, my wife said, "This is why people drink alcohol." It was exquisite. Drinkable, beautiful, and delicious, I think this cocktail more than anything else on the menu would bring me back to DTF. The XLB came up next and, thanks to our server's instructions, we felt like experts. These were, by far, the highlight of our meal. If we return, these are likely the only dish we'll repeat, except we'll get far more of them. The soup dumplings were cooked to perfection, flavorful, and fun to eat. They disappeared quickly and left us excited for the rest of the meal. As we were waiting for the next dishes, we had some time to look around. At 1PM on a Friday, the place was BUSY! New parties would consistently be seated at open tables within about three minutes of the previous party leaving. The wait staff here looks to be a finely tuned machine, with an appropriate amount of bussers to keep food flowing and tables clear. The décor was comfortable, luxurious, but not over the top. Pork buns came out next (not pictured, sorry). The bread reminded me of the bao I had in Singapore and my wife of hers from China. It was slightly sweet, fluffy, and a delight to eat. The filling was a bit of a letdown though. The meat had formed a dense puck inside, totally separate from the bun. It's as if the meat was shaped, frozen, inserted into the dough, then cooked. The pork was also a bit light on seasoning for my taste, which is surprising because I think it's a similar filling to what goes into the XLB. Maybe I should have poured some of the vinegar/soy into it, but I haven't had to season similar styles of buns elsewhere and it didn't occur to me at the time. Next up were String Beans with Garlic. Wonderfully cooked but woefully under seasoned, they had a perfect crunch and texture but after a split second of mild garlic sauce, all we could taste was the green beans. The sauce was visible but was either too thin or there simply wasn't enough of it. Granted, they were fresh and tasty beans, but the experience would be similar to blanching beans at home with a bit of salt. We'll pass on this next time. Noodles with Minced Kurobuta Pork were delivered, which my wife planned as her main, though dishes feel like they're meant for sharing. She enjoyed it and commented especially on how the cucumber provided a welcome change of texture. I tried a few bites and also enjoyed the crunch of the cukes along with the well-cooked noodles. I wouldn't order this for myself, but my wife was content. My dish to selfishly keep to myself was the Spicy Chicken Wontons. I wouldn't consider them spicy, but it did have overtones of the Sichuanese food I love. My wife tried one and liked it, but focused on her noodles and left the rest for me. I made sure to coat each wonton with as much of the sauce as I could fit into my spoon without making a mess. They were well seasoned, cooked, and I would order them again. Throughout the meal, our server would unobtrusively check in. What's odd in hindsight is that we didn't actually like the food itself as much as expected, but we were enjoying the experience so much that we didn't notice until after it was over. We'd comment, "Oh, the beans could use more sauce" but we were having so much fun that it didn't even occur to me to ask our server. I'd come back for that martini and the XLB, but none of the other food left a really lasting impression. The ambiance and attentive waitstaff ensured it was a positive experience but, for $120 (lunch and dinner menu is the same), I know a few places where the food leaves us raving for days afterwards.

This chain failed and didn't make it in certain mainstream spots in (mostly Northern) China, like Beijing, but it's great fast-ish food and this location is HUGE !! For our family, it's a go-to if there's no wait. I can't remember what was here before (Magiano's ??) but they've really made it a beautiful, comfortable, clean space! Love it!

Been to several Din Tai Fung restaurants so I decided to try the one in Bellevue. I booked a reservation online through the Yelp website. There's always a wait for Din Tai Fung, so a reservation or jumping on the waitlist is a must. I stood in line to check in for my reservation and felt like the staff ignored me. The staff did not acknowledge me and serviced 2 other parties before me. Clearly I was standing in line. Maybe I looked underdressed for Bellevue? That is still no reason to mistreat patrons. Din Tai Fung is a chain restaurant so I don't understand why the front desk is so rude. My friend got fed up and walked directly up to an employee to check in. We were told we would be called when our table was ready. I've been to their locations in California and Las Vegas, and was pretty annoyed by the whole experience. Thankfully, the rest of my meal went well. My server was stellar! She checked up on us regularly and the food came out so quick. I got the crab and kurobuta xiao long bao, noodles with sesame sauce, chocolate xiao long bao, and the green beans. The food at the Bellevue location tastes so good. I am reluctant to go back to the Bellevue location because of my check in experience. I went to the Downtown Seattle location two days later and was treated so much better.

They are the best in dumplings in Chinese food around here. Plenty of vegetarian/ vegan options. Highly recommend.

Amazing experience and one of the best foods I've ever had!! Loved loved everything I tried and can't believe I haven't tried it before. We got the garlic green beans and cucumbers as the appetizers and loved both! The cucumbers were so refreshing and crunchy and the green beans were the perfect amount of flavor. We got the spicy veggie noodles and spicy wontons and they were soooo good!! Will be getting them again as well! And the star of the show, the chocolate xiao long bao, I definitely see the hype and can eat all of them myself. Loved the whole experience including the service and ambiance as well, and to our surprise we didn't way too long either.

Great food, quick service, even for large parties, and a nice looking new location. Prices elevated, but it's worth it!

Finally checked out the new space of Din Tai Fung and it is HUGE!!! Very grand and big space with elegant decor through out. The lighting was a little dim for my taste but at least each table has good lighting. Food is consistent from their old location, with maybe the string bean was a little softer than normal. Everything came out quick despite the long wait for the table!! Prices seem to be the same, which is good since most tends to rise after a relocation.

Dumplings!! I really love dumplings! I enjoy both Chinese and Korean styles a lot. Din Tai Fung always satisfies me, but today, it seemed even more amazing. The woman who served our table was so kind, and I think that made the food taste even better. I really like Din Tai Fung's Crab Xiao Long Bao and would highly recommend it.

I have been wanting to try Din Tai Fung ever since I heard that they were going to be replacing the former Maggianos. We don't eat out much and when we do, it's usually more casual dining. I love Dough Zone and have heard for a better experience, Din Tai Fung is the superior choice. We made a reservation and after braving DT Bellevue Christmas and snowflake lane traffic, we arrived and were seated fairly quickly. We had a great server and the food was paced well. Where the service excelled, the food lacked. We ordered baby back ribs, garlic green beans, pork chop fried rice and crab & pork xiao long bao. While the pork chop was fantastic and the garlic green beans delectable, the other two dishes were mediocre at best. The ribs were cold to lukewarm and the xiao long bao was slightly above warm and missed the mark in flavor. While the soy sauce, vinegar and chili oil should enhance the flavor of the dumpling, it should not have to carry the flavor. And unfortunately, that was definitely the case here. We ended the meal with a chocolate bao bun which really was worth the wait after the table cleared. The chocolate in the center great quality. Overall, they were some definite highlights, but I felt that for the price, the negatives tipped the scale for me and we will likely not return. For now, Dough Zone is going to stay our go to based on price and flavor.

Other than the wait which usually I'm pretty good at making sure to get a reservation a few days in advance but if not I do prepare myself for the long wait. I'm usually in a bigger group of 5 or 6 which you will have to join the waitlist in person rather than on yelp since it's a bigger party!! I love the new and bigger location and I come here often ever since their old location too. I usually get cucumber salad, pork xiao long bao, string beans with garlic, pork chop fried rice, Shanghai rice cakes with chicken, chocolate xiao long bao with salted cheese and their pear lychee martini. For non alcohol I like getting their classic black milk tea with boba or their salted cheese cheese green tea. My brother loves the shrimp and pork spicy wontons (too spicy for me tho with low spice tolerance). I recommend this place.

Our pride and joy of Taiwan! So glad to see that everyone loves Din Tai Fung. This location has leveled up with their move and remodel. The nice part about this place is you can dress casual or dress to the nines while enjoying delicious soup dumplings and more. Service is quick because they're dumpling making machines! Their fried rice is one of the best dishes ever, I also love all their dessert dumplings as well as their shrimp and pork spicy dumplings.

Even though this place is relatively difficult to get into for a meal, it never fails to disappoint Atmosphere and service are lovely and food is delicious of course. It's a perfect place for a birthday, special date night, or any celebration. Food rating: Cucumber salad: 3/5 very average Pork XLB: 5/5 taste is very traditional and most importantly, the skin is unbelievably thin with a great chew Crab and pork XLB: 4/5 I don't think the crab adds anything additional to the traditional pork Spicy shrimp and pork wontons: 5/5 this is a MUST order. Arguably even more delicious than the XLB, the filling is tender and wrapper skin has a good mouth feel. The chili sauce is more sweet than spicy, good for those who do not enjoy much spice String beans with garlic: 5/5 cooked perfectly with a crispy chew Noodles with minced kurobuta pork: 4/5 noodles are great, sauce is average Chicken fried rice: 5/5 surprisingly delicious for such a simple dish. Well seasoned and rice was cooked perfectly Chocolate and mochi XLB: 5/5 arguably a MUST order if you have never tried it before. They are literally Nutella dumplings and are a surprisingly satisfying! Red bean and mochi XLB: 4/5 without the sea salt sea cream, 5/5 with. However, I prefer the chocolate over this Overall, amazing food experience but probably only for special occasions. I would recommend making a reservation in advance to avoid the long waits.

This was my first time visiting this new location. It feels sooo much larger compared when it used to be upstairs. The first thing I noticed was that they didn't have the glass window showing the kitchen making the dumplings lol. The wait for 2 on a Tuesday night was about 30-45 mins! I was surprised with how busy it was even though they expanded. Service was good and food tastes the same!

The food, as always, excellent but the young man that was our sever was exceptional! We even told him how awesome he was. We used to live just down the street, moved to Arizona and was missing this place ... but not too much longer as a new location is coming to Scottsdale. We cannot wait!

Always impressive and kind service. Staff is helpful. Food is fresh, consistent, and beautifully served. I am happy that I made a reservation in advance. Sometimes it gets loud so if you're here for an intimate convo, it may be helpful to sit closely at the bar or ask for a quieter table. Loved the taro XLB for dessert.

Din Tai Fung in Bellevue is undeniably popular, and the lines often stretch out the door. However, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. While the dumplings are decent, they aren't revolutionary, and the wait times can be excessive. The prices are also on the higher side, making it feel like you're paying more for the name than the quality. It's a fine place for dumplings, but don't expect a life-changing culinary experience.

Very good service!! We came in with our reservation and was seated almost immediately even though we were a few minutes early. After we ordered, food came to us within minutes! So fast! The food was very yummy besides the noodles. We did not like the texture or taste of them. The beef and veggie dish was so good. The meat was tender and the mushroom were cooked perfectly. The potsticker enthusiast in our group loved the potstickers and the dumplings were good (especially the desert ones) Whatever you have heard about green beans are true-- very good!!!! The establishment was clean and the lighting was perfect-- no harsh hospital lights lol We were in and out in an hour with our bellies full and a smile. Prices were okay

It's just good. That is all. You can watch the ppl making all of the dumplings while you wait. Flavor bombs from all the choices.

This spot never disappoints !! The drinks are so refreshing - we sipped on lychee martinis and cucumber gimlets. And let's talk about the mains: pork xiao long bao, spicy veg noodles, and those spicy vegan wontons were absolutely yum! If you dig that tingly-spicy vibe with a hint of sweetness, the wontons are a must-try. Yeah, there's always a bit of a wait, but we popped our names on Yelp's waitlist and only had to twiddle our thumbs for an extra ten minutes. Once you're in, though, the service is quick, and the desserts, like the piping hot chocolate bun, are just divine! Special kudos to Christian for making our dine in fun.

Food tastes freshly made (not refrigerated or reheated) and drinks are really flavorful as well. Service is really quick although not hovering over. The place looks very nice and spacious since it was just remodeled so it sets up a nice ambiance. The only downside on this place had always been the wait time so just as long as you don't come to make a reservation/get in waitlist while you are hungry it is not a big deal. Just plan a head a little or use this app to make reservations. This is my mom, sister, and my son's favorite restaurant!

YUM! can NEVER go wrong picking this place! WE MISS YOU AT CLIMATE PLEDGE! The food is top notch! have never been disappointed.