Din Tai Fung
Chinese restaurant · San Diego
4301 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
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Highlights
Signature soup dumplings, noodles, and desserts. Reservations advised.
Signature soup dumplings, noodles, and desserts. Reservations advised.
"Taiwan’s legendary soup dumpling restaurant runs a brisk trade, with wait times averaging around two hours for walk-ins. Reservations are highly recommended, especially with hungry kids in tow. Before getting seated, families can marvel at the precision and speed of the dumpling-making process through a large window. The pork xiao long bao, shrimp and pork potstickers, and pork chop fried rice are favorites for kids. For dessert, don’t skip the steamed chocolate and mochi xiao long bao and black sesame paste and mochi xiao long bao with a side of fluffy sea salt foam for dipping." - Helen I. Hwang
"Taiwan’s legendary soup dumpling restaurant lives up to its global reputation in the Westfield UTC mall. Diners can marvel at the rigorous dumpling-making process in the open window when they first walk into the dumpling mecca. A sought-after private dining room holds up to 14 people and is available for reservations between Monday and Thursday. Make sure to try the pork soup dumplings, garlic green beans, fried pork chop, and chocolate dumplings for dessert." - Helen I. Hwang
"The legendary soup dumpling restaurant from Taiwan lives up to its global reputation in the Westfield UTC mall. When diners first walk into the dumpling mecca, they can marvel at the rigorous dumpling-making process in the kitchen window. Pair the Kurobuta pork soup dumplings (also called xiao long bao or XLB) with the pear lychee martini made with whole lychees. Chicken xiao long bao is also an alternative. Cap off the meal with the chocolate-filled XLB for dessert. Starting November 23, the restaurant will be retailing dumpling-inspired holiday gifts including clip-on plushies of its mascots, Bao Bao and Shao Mai, and a pair of holiday ornaments fashioned after a xiao long bao in a steamer basket and the brand’s iconic takeout bag." - Helen I. Hwang
"Taiwan’s legendary soup dumpling restaurant features a large kitchen window where kids can watch the dumpling-making process. The soup dumplings, fried rice, and Kurobuta pork chop are favorites for kids, along with the steamed chocolate dumplings for dessert." - Helen I. Hwang
"Din Tai Fung is rarely empty. No matter the time or day, people want soup dumpling deliciousness. Since 1972, Din Tai Fung has been serving up legendary dumplings and its San Diego spot is no exception. Chefs weigh each dumpling to exactly 21 grams and create by hand the signature 18 folds. Every dumpling. Every day. Try the crab and kurobuta xiao long bao, vegan dumplings, or chicken and mushroom buns. The sides might not have all the impressive folds, but the mustard greens with shredded ginger is a bright accompaniment and the other vegetable dishes are packed with flavor. Don’t skip dessert either! The chocolate and mochi xiao long bao and sweet taro buns have just the right amount of sweetness to end the meal." - Vox Creative
