Din Tai Fung

Good food and service. Super crowded. Highly recommend getting on waitlist 1-3 hours before coming. All the steamed dumplings we tried were good, including pork and crab xiaolongbao. I didn't like the pan-fried pot stickers. Veggie and noodles soup were great too. This place inside a mall 1st floor. The parking structure was convenient. A little walking. Highly recommend use Google map to pinpoint the general location if you don't want to walk too much.

Went to see what’s the hype all about. We have been wanting to try this restaurant since a long time. Get your reservations in advance. We tried vegan wontons- 7/10. Chocolate dumplings were delicious-9/10. We tried vegan dumplings too - don’t know what was the hype about. Maybe need to have it couple more times to get to those taste buds. Otherwise nice ambiance and staff is so polite.

Good location with tasty food. Pork chop fried rice and Xiao Long Bao are stellar. Tried the sweet and sour ribs (riblets?) And they were excellent. Service at the bar wasn't very attentive or friendly. Not like the bartenders at South Coast Plaza location. I don't recommend the cocktails. Overpriced and weak. 😒

A really nice restaurant with great service. Only the bad thing is the waiting list, around 3 hours for a table and 30/45 minutes for a bar spot, but the waiting is worthy. Baby pork ribs are delicious and for sure the dumplings. I highly recommend it.

Loved the atmosphere.very welcoming staff was great welcoming as well. My daughter went here for her first time, and she is a picky eater, but she loved the food the multiple choices they had. She loved the miso soup they had pot stickers, Bao dumplings, and buns wonton. She said she couldn't wait to go. The food had excellent tast.

The 2 hour wait was work it 🤌 love that you can at least check in online Yelp waitlist with texts and they seated us exactly at the predicted time. I am obsessed with the truffle dumplings! The service was excellent 💫 very cool to see them make the dumplings as well. Everything pictured plus another side + 2 drinks was $116.

Delicious food and always amazing service. I always get the vegan options and friends get all the meat things. Soo yummy. If you are drinking definitely recommend a lychee martini. Servers are very knowledgeable and have great recommendations. There is always a long wait, but well worth it. Highly recommend.

Din Tai Fung – Santa Clara, CA Inside Westfield Valley Fair Mall. Long wait? Of course. Worth it? Yes—just grab a seat at the bar like we did. Drinks were solid. The Old Fashioned (made with Asian whisky) was smooth and easy. The Sea Salt Cream Green Tea? Basically a dessert in disguise—sweet, creamy, and addictive. Food was all about balance and finesse. The cucumber salad was a standout—stacked, chilled, and lightly spicy. Wood ear mushrooms added a tangy, chewy contrast. Xiao Long Bao were small, delicate, and technically perfect. Not the soup-iest or boldest, but they melt in your mouth. Spinach with garlic was simple and satisfying, and the tofu puff & glass noodle soup was light and soothing—nothing over-seasoned, which my Chinese dining buddy said is totally authentic. Shrimp noodles were tasty, if not flashy. Shrimp were cooked just right, noodles had a good bite. Ambiance? Modern, sleek, and buzzing. Watching the dumpling-making team through the glass window is always a treat. Din Tai Fung doesn’t hit you with bold flavors—it plays it clean, elegant, and precise. And that’s exactly the point.

Personally my wallet isn't the fattest, but the ambiance and charm that comes only from a famous bougie chain restaurant does suck out what little money I have left. The taste is worth it, and the service is impeccable

we love the food here, and service is great! The restaurant is beautiful and clean and well run !

Great food at a reasonable price point. Service was very good. Ambience was business casual, couple, and family friendly

Man why all the hate? I love din tai fung! The only thing I hate about it is the wait and honestly if I were to write a review during a wait time ya I'd prob be putting down a hangry 1 star review too. I've found my own little hack which is to go in the mornings on weekdays whenever I'm out with the kids or have the day off. No wait at bar, and sometimes if I'm actually ahead of the game I get reservations which are awesome. The service is sooo good and I love they have picture menus on the QR code. I show them to my 3 and 5 year old and they know what they want and then see it, it's montessori on steroids! Their drinks are also a sleeper hit. I've always loved their boba and once they even redid the drink for me when there was too much sugar. They let you adjust the ice and sweetness which is awesome and even put the boba on the side for my kids to enjoy. The presentation is just so precise too. My daughter today loved the stacked cucumbers then used them to make shapes like mickey mouse. It was magical. I'd sayyy ya for a 3 hour wait maybe the 3 star rating is justified, because honestly nothing in life rn is worth waiting that long, time is just too precious. But for those days when I can walk in, enjoy the ambiance, delicious food and excellent service, I'm always so happy and have the best day dates with kids and girlfriends!!

Takeaways: & Fully staffed and served by committee, overall good service & Food photographs well though was only okay & Overall experience is good (esp location in a mall) though the food is overrated Food: & Noodles w/ minced pork - the only item in that section of the menu with meat, though this was visually presented well but not very flavorful. 2/5 & Pork chop fried rice - pork chop was not as moist as other places though overall was fine, 3/5 & Pork Xiao long bao - these were pretty good, 5/5 My perception is relative to the strong reputation it has, which raises my expectations. Coupled with the prices, it's tough to meet those expectations. Though this depends on how you weigh service/ambience versus purely the food. There are those who value thorough service when someone stops by your table every few minutes to check on you. The bathroom is clean and the overall ambience is quiet and modern. That's great and if so, DTF will shine. I emphasize the food (sometimes meaning service and ambience aren't up to DTF levels). For just food, DTF is only okay.

I actually like ding tai fungs food but someone where to ask me where to go, ding tai Fung won't be on the list. The things I have to say about this place is not the nicest but I really do appreciate the workers and servers since it's so hectic and they still try to provide as much service as they physically with maybe some anomalies that I have not seen. But the most important is the food. I had this place in Taiwan, Shanghai and in the US and the food in the US is by far the worst. The soup dumplings are almost never steaming hot, that's the soul of a soup dumpling to bite into and carefully suck the soup and maybe burn yourself a little, you basically can't get that here. The line is so long so I would expect them to pump them out and have no time to cool them so that's something the management can fix. The rice is a little too oily compared to how it's suppose to taste in Taiwan and sure it's not fair to compare Asia to America but the least they can do is have more precise measurements of things and maintain quality since it's a global franchise. And at least serves things hot when they should be. Overall like it hits the spot when I miss Din Tai Fung back in Asia. But like to compare it, except maybe service and the line, there's just no way you can compare it. But don't get me wrong it's still worth 3 stars cause it's not bad it's just pretty disappointing if you're gonna wait 4 hours on a weekend for this.

This spot is so yummy!!! it is very busy always has a long line for reservation and to sit at the bar. However , the line does move fast. The ambiance was laid back but the service was on point. Our food came out fast, once we ordered and everything was mouth watering good and fresh. I will definitely come back and try out other dishes.

*** 4.5 Stars *** I am the last of my friends -- and maybe the last adult who has been living in the Bay Area the last 10 years -- to finally go to the famous Din Tai Fung. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait! There were some expected and unexpected things during that Sunday brunch. Expected: - The shiao long bao (some call them soup dumplings) was tasty. - The wait to get a table was long. (But you're in a mall, so it's not a big deal.) - The menu is fantastic; there are so many great dishes to choose from. Unexpected: - We had a large party, so we ordered several shiao long baos. The server was very smart and brought them out at different times (rather than all at once), so we would get them hot. However, the first one came out lukewarm so that there wasn't even a squirt of soup that usually accompanies the first bite. It was disappointing. - There was a cold noodle dish that was to-die-for. (I could have eaten 3 orders of that!) - The green bean dish was mm-mmm-delicious. - The chocolate dumpling was a cool concept but was only okay to me. - The dishes came out beautifully prepared. I really appreciated that because dim sum restaurants don't usually spend time on how dishes look unless it's for a banquet. - The interior space was large and decor was nice. - Service was very fast and attentive, given how busy they were. All in all, we had a lovely brunch and the food was delicious (other than our first dish). I knocked off half a star for that dish, plus the fact that I think the prices are slightly high - though I believe the service and ambiance makes the prices worth it.

Can't believe I haven't written a review for this place after being here several times over the years. This location is beautifully decorated and is very big. We came at 11:15am on a Friday and were able to get a table in 15 minutes. We could have sat down right away at the bar if we didn't want to wait. Our go to dishes were the Kurobuta Pork XLB, Braised Beef Noodle Soup, Pork Chop Fried Rice, and String Beans with Garlic. I think the key to DTF's success is their quality control. Everything always comes out perfect and as expected. Our favorite was the Pork Chop Fried Rice. Service was attentive and friendly. Prices are a bit high considering the portion sizes are pretty small. That's why they didn't get a 5 star rating. But overall it was an excellent lunch.

Another day, another Din Tai Fung. After trying all 4 Seattle DTF locations, I can now proudly say we braved the 120 minute wait for the San Jose DTF. The good news is it sits in a magnificent mall with a short walk to a separate outdoor shopping plaza. The area is very walkable. Just don't wander too far because we got called that our table was ready 20 minutes early and had to jog over to stay under the 15 minute grace period. The parking lot is affordable but no validated parking. The food - what can i say. They are damn consistent. Beef noodle soup is A- Noodles are a touch overdone but the soup base and beef were perfection Big fan of their sticky rice cakes and fried rice. Also they have mastered the garlic stir fried kale. Enjoy the shopping while you wait for a table. Or try to get reservations at least

I love Din Tai and this was my first time at this location. I feel like the line moved much faster than some other Din Tai Fung's I've been to! Was 86th in line when I joined and was seated just a little over an hour later. This location has pretty interior and a nice bar. The food was consistent, delicious, and our server was very attentive and nice! Food came out quickly and they quickly took away the empty plates.

Din tai fung is excellent for din sum and a reason there is a huge wait! Definitely get a reservation! Great for big groups and sharing. Things we love: Yummy things I wanted to remember Pork fried rice XLB (soup dumplings) Pork buns Spicy wontons GREEN BEENS chocolate xlb for dessert Will come back!!!

Reservation is a must, please expect 3 hours wait times for a normal weekday dinner. Appetizer wood ear, garlic string bean, spicy wantons- delicious, highly recommended. Noodles with Sesame Sauce: too much sesame oil, too creamy unless you are peanut lover. The popular xiao long bao is great but I like the spicy wantons better. The wait is long but the food was served quickly.

This is a to-go review! We ordered online and food was ready a few minutes before the expected time (always a bonus). We got the crab and pork XLB and a bean and seaweed appetizer. Both were excellent for take out and the XLB hit the spot. Overall, a fanatic midday snack without waiting in that awfully long line! Their paper bag is very thick and high quality (with rope handles)....almost too bougie for a takeout bag tbh!

I've been here for the dumplings and they're yum! This time, I ordered the sesame XLB to go with the sea salt cream. You can skip the sea salt cream. The sesame XLB was very flavorful and sweet. You have to eat it fresh and hot. It's terrible cold, so microwave it if you took it to go. It took about 20-25 min for them to prep this order. Ambiance is standard. You would park in the mall's parking lot. First 2 hrs are free!

I've been here twice now, and it was great both times! Be ready to wait 3 hours to be seated. Grab a snack, go shopping, and the 3 hours will go by quickly. My favorite things to order are the kurobuta pork xiao long bao, minced pork noodles, cucumbers, and chocolate mochi xiao long bao. I would skip the wonton soup; it's a bit bland compared to how flavorful everything else is. Tip: Whatever dumplings you order, make sure to eat them first, as they cool down quickly. Additionally, the servers are very nice and attentive, but not at all overbearing. I live an hour away, but I'll definitely be back soon! It's that worth it.

Absolutly amazing! We got the green beans w garlics which my friend absolutely raved about!! The chicken dumplings and were amazing, hot and cooked through. My favorite was the noodles with minced pork! Long, homemade noodles with nicely seasoned meat. The desert chocolate & mochi was out of this world! As soon as you bite into these m, the hot chocolate lava starts oozing from them. Pairs nicely with the side of sea salt cream! No wait for the bar which was nice!

Din Tai Fung is a place I can eat at pretty much anytime, and I appreciate that overall the quality is good at all locations. It is always a little hard to get seats (this location included), but we can usually get seats at the bar as walk-ins. We have never waited more than 30-45 minutes for two people. Service is very friendly and fast. Din Tai Fung soup dumplings are my gold standard for soup dumplings. I really like the thinner/delicate skin compared to other places. The pork filling is always so juicy and savory. Pretty much all the dishes are simple but so well done and very well seasoned. This time, we also ordered the Taiwanese cabbage and shrimp fried rice, which was very filling.

Great quality food all around. Obviously their soup dumplings are great. It is pricey for the portion, but the food is delicious, so I like coming here occasionally. You do have to wait a while in line, but since it's located in the mall, you can just shop while you wait. Food: This time we got cucumber salad, fried rice, pork xiao long bao, spicy wontons, spicy noodles, and stir-fried string bean. The cucumber salad was surprisingly good, although it's a bit pricey for a small portion of cucumbers in sauce. The fried rice, spicy wontons, and spicy noodles were great as usual. The xiao long baos had thin skins and were very juicy and flavorful. I also like the string bean stir fry. It had great flavor. Walk-in: We had to wait about 2 hrs to get in for 6 people on a Sunday. They don't take more than 4 people for a reservation so that's why we had to do walk-in. Service: Once you get a table it's very fast. The waiter came to the table right away. And even though we ordered many dishes for six people, we got 5 dishes almost immediately. Ordering more food after the initial order takes a little longer, but I'm very impressed at how fast they were able to seat us, order, and bring the food in the first round. Inside: The restaurant itself feels like a fancy Chinese restaurant. They have lots of table as well as bar seating I think. They also had a really pretty Christmas tree at the entrance since it was the holidays. They also have a glass window where you can see people making the xiao long baos, which is really cool. Parking: We parked at the Monroe garage. There were many cars when we went, but there are many levels to the parking structure, so we just found parking on the upper floors. Parking at Westfield is free for the first 2 hrs and then it's $2/hr (up to a maximum of $10).

Given that I live in the bay, I do have local and more affordable Chinese food options that are comparable to the quality of food at Din Tai Fung, for half of the price and without the 6+ hour wait. But for what it is, the consistency, and atmosphere, is why I'll be back. I'm not even exaggerating, the seating and wait system is why I have to knock off a couple stars. Just make sure you come on a day where you have other things to do during the wait if you can't get a reservation, they'll send you a text once they're ready for you. While I've had good service at other Din Tai Fung locations in SoCal, the over capacity here really affected how my server communicated with us. It's not his fault, but he was definitely covering way too many tables and could not keep up energy wise and only had a chance to check on us once. As for the food, the stars for me is a spicy noodle, the vegan spicy wontons, the chocolate dumpling dessert, and shrimp fried rice.

Great food always. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. XLB are always a must + the cucumbers. Be sure to get in the waitlist early!

My favorites here are the Chocolate Xiao Long Bao, garlic green beans, cucumber salad, beef noodle soup, and fried rice! I didn't order all my favorites this time but I did get a few. A must order is the Chocolate Xiao Long Baos!!! I'm obsessed with them! I think they're made with dark chocolate and are warm and velvety to eat. They're also not too sweet. The green beans are so flavorful and have a nice bite! The fried rice was perfect and satisfied my craving. The Xiao Long Baos had the perfect amount of soup in them to sip from the spoon. Loved everything!

Hear me out, the wait sucks but it's 100% worth it. The food was soo good. They ask how you want your food to come out which I appreciated since some dishes take longer to make. Some of my fav were the Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao and spicy wontons. Make sure to the Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao with a side of créam top.

I've eaten at Din Tai Fung in Las Vegas, but I've always been too impatient to wait at the Valley Fair location. Two days before Christmas, my husband and I braved the crowds and headed to the mall. We thought we'd think ahead and ourselves to the waitlist on our way to the mall, but Din Tai won't let you add yourself if you are more than five miles away. Once we got to the mall, we added ourselves to the waitlist and got a three hour wait time. After shopping around, it was our turn! They won't seat you until they physically see every person in your party. I was across the way browsing at children's store, buy my husband to text me an tell me to leave and show my face to the hostess. We were seated promptly. We ordered the sweet & sour short ribs (tender!), noodles with sesame sauce noodles, truffle XLB (not over powering--delicious), shrimp & kurobota pork wontons, shrimp & kurobota pork shao mai, and shrimp fried rice. Our short ribs were on the table in under 12 minutes and everything else came out quickly (within four minutes or so between each course). The food was fresh and flavorful. I have zero complaints. I cannot tell you how authentic the items are, but for this basic California girl, the food was tasty and good. We were able to be seated and eat our entire meal in about 45 minutes or so. It was fast! I'd visit again.

Came here for dinner and was glad they took walk in for bar since res were all booked out. We waited about 30 minutes so wasn't too bad lol. I've been here a few times and the foods consistent but what stood out this time was the spicy wonton and dan dan mien. Would recommend to book a table in advance but the servers were really nice and accommodating! Cucumber salad is def a must try :)

We went to Din Tai Fung on a Wednesday evening and only waited about 30 minutes before being seated, which wasn't too bad. The food, however, came out pretty slow. There was a gap between dishes, and I wished everything had come out at once. The service was slow that day, which didn't help. We ordered the string beans, chicken xiao long bao, spicy chicken wontons, chicken fried rice, noodles with sesame sauce, and the chocolate xiao long bao with sea salt cold foam. The best thing, hands down, was the chocolate xiao long bao with the foam it was unique and so good. The chicken fried rice was probably my second favorite; it was simple but solid. I wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes for this place. The food was good, but not amazing, especially considering all the hype around it. There are so many mom-and-pop dumpling spots that cost less and taste just as good, if not better. Overall, I was underwhelmed. I've had better dumplings with no wait time and a much cozier vibe. I'd come back if I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way

Food was very tasty ! Went as a single patron waited about an hour on waitlist , did some shopping and was perfect timing . Favorite was the shrimp and pork spicy wonton! Was so good not too spicy and paired well with pork fried rice !

FINALLY tried Din Tai Fung after seeing & hearing sooo many great things about it. To start off, the wait time is insaaaneee and I personally don't think is justified for the experience. So, definitely make reservations if you can. We joined the waitlist on a weekday at around 6pm and got seated at 9pm lol! Everything we tried with ratings - 1. Garlic String Beans - 9/10 (I've never finished veggies at a restaurant this quickly. Absolutely yummy!) 2. Vegetable & Mushroom fried rice - 7/10 (a bit bland but tasty if you add chilli oil + soy sauce) 3. Vegan Spicy Wontons - 10/10 (my favourite dish from the evening. The sauce is absolutely banging!) 4. Noodles with Sesame sauce - 10/10 (juicy, slurpy and lip smacking good. Order this if you like peanuts) 5. Honey Milk Tea w Boba - 5/10 (You can't adjust ice or sweetness level so after the first few sips, only crushed ice would come out of the straw. Even the boba was passable) 6. Chocolate and Mochi Xiao long bao with a side of Sea salt cream - 15/10 (insaneeely deliciously and makes me drool just thinking about it. You cannot miss this) Overall, it was a nice anniversary dining experience. The service was warm, quick and despite the crowd we didn't have to wait too long for our food. I expected the food to really blow my mind but unfortunately it was not THAT good; and because of the long wait time, I don't think I'll go back without reservations.. and also only if I'm specifically craving their spicy wontons or chocolate mochi xiao bao.

I'm always hesitant to write about a place with thousands of reviews such as Din Tai Fung because what new insights can I add that haven't already been said time and time again by any of the previous 5,000 yelpers? However, I would hope that injustice would always move me to action and I firmly believe that Din Tai Fung suffers unfairly from the weight of it's own reputation and popularity. At the time of this writing, it's only 3.5 stars and it definitely deserves more than that. Will you be absolutely blown away by the food? Unlikely, but its still great and in terms of quality and presentation it is unquestionably a cut above your average Chinese or Dim Sum restaurant. The atmosphere is upscale and the service is usually top-notch. I'm sure the long wait times discourage some people but the fact that it is located in Valley Fair mall is one of the best things about it. You don't even have to go up to the restaurant, you can put your name on the Yelp waitlist as soon as you arrive at the mall, shop around for an hour or so and then once you are called you will be ushered right to your table. A little prior planning can result in an incredibly good experience. It's an excellent spot for a casual date night and while it is a little pricey, it doesn't feel like it's breaking the bank either. In terms of menu items, you can't go wrong with any of their famous Xiao Long Bao dumplings, and be sure to take advantage of the vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger for dipping. Beyond the dumplings, I highly recommend the String Beans with Garlic as well as the Noodles with Sesame Sauce. I'm glad Din Tai Fung has found a good home at Valley Fair and I hope it is here for many years to come.

This is one of my favorite places when going to San Jose. There is a rather long wait so be sure to take note of that. There is a new QR placed to join the wait list rather than standing in line at the host stand. Super efficient. The wait wasn't as long for lunch on a Friday. We sat in was 40 minutes in comparison to a couple hours. Our server was so sweet and all the food came out in a timely manner. The green beans were a bit overcooked (must have been an off day because every other time I've gotten it, it has been super crispy!). The chili oil wontons were fantastic and they are known for their soup dumplings. I recommend the chocolate xlb with the cream to end the meal. They were also so sweet to give out red envelopes at the end of our meal to celebrate Lunar's new year. 10/10 recommend coming here!

This place gets really busy since it's inside a mall. I usually go in the morning to put my name on the waitlist. Then I'll walk around until my table is ready. There is also a bar area that's first come, first served if you want to wait for that. You can't go wrong with the cucumbers as an appetizer. Ordering the string beans and XLB is a must. My favorite things on the menu are the spicy wontons and spicy noodles. I like to use the sauce from the spicy wontons for the XLB and string beans. It's soooo good.

If you're craving world-class dumplings and a dining experience that feels like a celebration, Din Tai Fung is the place to be! The service is friendly, attentive, and always ready to recommend their top dishes. Now, onto the food: the star of the show is, of course, the soup dumplings. Each bite is a perfect balance of tender dough and savory broth. But don't sleep on their other offerings, the cucumber salad is a refreshing counterpoint to the rich dishes. Dessert lovers should save room for the chocolate or taro dumplings, a sweet surprise that perfectly rounds out the meal. Yes, there was a wait, but trust me, it's worth it.

Always good dim sum. Freshly made and so flavorful! If you're in the mood for really good dumplings, then I highly recommend Din Tai Fung. You will not be disappointed. Recommend getting on the wait list via Yelp. Reservations are hard to get so this is so much easier. And you can shop around before your table is ready! Bonus!

Our first time to dine at Din Tai Fung and it was exactly what I had expected. We arrived at 9 am on MLK Day and they opened at 9:30. There was about 10 people in line ahead of us and about 30 behind us by the time they started seating. We ordered the Cucumber Salad, Green Beans, Pork & Shrimp Spicy Wonton, Pork & Shrimp Xiao Long Bao, Braised Beef Soup Noodle and Mochi chocolate Xiao Long Bao. My favorites were the green beans and the Chocolate Xiao Long Bao. Everything else was pretty comparable to other dumplings restaurants. I actually prefer the dumplings at Din Din Dumpling and the Braised Beef Soup Noodle at Ox9. I will say that the service was outstanding, the bathrooms clean and the decor nicer than most traditional Chinese restaurants but I don't understand the hype and the long lines.

Din tai fung, Becoming my favorite dumping go to spot! And we don't mind setting at bar.

Haven't been to this DTF in a while, but had a nice experience recently! My two friends and I came here after a tattoo appointment for dinner reservations at 7:30PM (I highly, highly recommend getting reservations to avoid long wait times). We were seated 10 mins after arriving a bit early, which was so appreciated! I love the interior of this DTF. I feel like the lighting is a little dimmed down, but it creates a more intimate atmosphere. My only complaint is that they cram a lot of tables in this space, so your seat ends up pretty close to the seat at the table behind you. But, so long as everyone's mindful of their surroundings, it's no big deal. We ordered: Cucumber salad (4/5)- crisp, refreshing, classic! Bean curd salad (5/5) - my absolute favorite! Pork XLB (4/5) - I was kind of hoping I would burn my mouth on the soup, but I didn't. Wish it was just a little hotter when it came out! Otherwise, the flavor was there. Chicken spicy wontons (4.5/5) - I am convinced that anything doused in that spicy chili sauce of theirs is gonna be BOMB! First time having the chicken version of these wontons and they were so delicious! Pork fried rice (4/5) - First time having any of their fried rice, and this was so good! Pork was a great texture, and the rice was flavorful. Went perfect with the rest of our menu items. Lychee Martini (5/5) - This is probably the best Lychee Martini I've ever had. Artfully crafted, beautiful presentation, and the perfectly balanced in taste. I loved it! Our server was great. He checked up on us multiple times throughout our dinner service, and was overall just super kind and attentive, despite how busy the restaurant was overall. Will be back again to grab a bite next time I'm shopping at Valley Fair!

The only time I've ever had Din Tai Fung was a trip to Seattle back in 2014. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good enough to eat again IMO. Fast forward to many moons later, DTF opens up this particular location inside of Valley Fair. I've done pretty well in avoiding this business as a whole... that is, until YESTERDAY. With lunch being right around the corner and Santana Row being a bust, I decided to give DTF a try in hopes of it being manageable for my picky toddler. The wait for our party of 3 was about 30 mins. Not exactly worth it to me but since the wait can typically take about an hour+, I'd consider this a win. The seating process was quite pleasant. We were taken to our table and I appreciated the child's dinnerware setup [equipped with a suctioned silicone plate]. Donovan C. arrived at the table, introduced himself and offers to do a quick rundown of the menu. Lunch purchases: *CUCUMBER SALAD *SWEET & SOUR PORK BABY BACK RIBS *SHRIMP & PORK DUMPLINGS *CHICKEN & MUSHROOM BUNS *SHRIMP & PORK SPICY WONTONS *BROCCOLI W/ GARLIC *SHRIMP & PORK POTSTICKERS *SHRIMP FRIED RICE Food kind of came out periodically, which worked just nice since the table we were provided clearly wouldn't have housed our purchases. Food was essentially good. The stand out dishes of the meal: spicy wontons & baby back ribs. The spicy wontons were just as amazing as I had remembered them back in Seattle- all those years ago! Ribs were sticky, flavorful, and paired very well with the fried rice. My daughter ate the sweet & sour sauce up!! With those highlights, there were a few dishes I could have done without. The cucumber salad was pretty overhyped and needed more umph in its flavoring. The shrimp and pork potstickers were mid and I 100% prefer the steamed version. 4 star overall. Food was good and our server [Donovan] made for such a memorable experience. Thank you for being extremely attentive, kind, and consistent in checking up on us without being overbearing. DTF, I wouldn't mind coming back and I'm certain my picky 4yo will happily tag along.

I've been dying to try this Din Tai Fung for several years now. The wait times are just insane though! With two small kids it's always hard to wait 30 minutes, let alone the whopping 2 hours and 45 minutes. Well, the time came last week and we did it! We did have the kids eat before we went because we were not sure if it would all work out. But once we got in, the staff was SO FRIENDLY, SO ATTENTIVE, SO HELPFUL, and really just so accommodating. For example my son dropped a fork, without asking they brought a new fork within seconds. Our food order was taken right away. We ordered the xiao long bao, pork buns, garlic green beans, vegan noodles (kids have egg/dairy allergies) and the sesame mochi dessert bao. Omg. Everything was so tasty and so good. I would totally come back as it was a total hit with my kids too. I lowkey like that it's loud inside too because when my kid is unhappy or cries, we don't get a million and two stares. But really, good food, great staff, the one star knocked off for the 2 hr 45 min wait. Now DTF, can you open another location please in NorCal!? Loll the people love you-clearly!

Din Tai Fung literally always hits but only if you can get a seat. The wait time is always sooo long (anywhere from 1-4 hours on any given day). If you're planning to come here, plan to wait lol. I'm always a fan of XLB and DTF is by far my favorite place to get it. The skin is the perfect texture and the soup and filling balance is phenomenal. Outside of the basic orders, I'm also a big fan of the chili oil wontons (SOOO good), sesame noodles, fried rice (really aromatic!), green beans, and chocolate XLB with sea salt cream (I'd highkey eat the sea salt cream by itself LMAO). Honestly anything you order will be great, it's just a matter of whether or not you're willing to wait/pay for it. Parking is usually fine since it's in a mall, but keep in mind the parking lots only allow for 2 hours of free parking, so you could either get on the waitlist and wait/shop around in the mall or head out and come back when your time comes. The restaurant itself is also pretty spacious but there isn't a waiting room, so you'd have to come back after putting your name down. Definitely a must try!

I honestly only had this place to go once because the long wait times were never worth it. Decided to come and dine in on a weekday night and we did wait about an hour. I'd say it was worth the wait though because everything was really good! The wait wasn't that bad either because you can just walk around the mall and they send you a text message to come back. I was very skeptical and thought everyone was overhyping everything but fresh dim sum really does taste so much better. I honestly forgot what most of the dishes we got were but they all tasted good. The truffle XLB is definitely worth a try, it's super savory and flavorful though so it might not be everyone's preference. You do have to wash it down with water because of how strong the truffle is. I honestly cannot forget the garlic string beans, they were so addicting to eat. I'd also probably pass on the noodles, the dumplings here were really good but noodles were okay.

Convinced our birthday girl to choose this place for her birthday dinner. She loved it! (And so did the rest of the family) Cane in a few hours early to put our names on the wait list and dined liked kings. Noodles, fried rice, steak, and of course, dim sum. Soo good.

DTF is always a solid place for XLB and related dishes. Each dish is plated meticulously like at all DTF locations, and the food is always a solid quality. I definitely recommend the pork XLB, pork chop fried rice, the shrimp & pork spicy wontons, the string beans and the taro dessert XLB -- but honestly, we enjoyed everything we ordered and would order them all again. The caveat for this location is that prices are extremely high and they do not do half sizes (so you can mix and match flavors in one basket) that the OG locations do allow. It is also super popular, so make a reservation to avoid the wait (weekdays only, opens 30 days in advance on yelp). Weekends are walk-in only so expect a long wait. Staff was friendly and quick to refill water and bus finished plates. It feels like a private restaurant despite them being in the mall, with private restrooms too. All in all, excellent place for dumplings, but mostly a planned splurge meal given its prices and popularity driving insane wait times. Parking at Valley Fair is free within two hours but you're likely to go over ($2/hr) if you don't carefully monitor the time.

This was so bad. I haven't been to DTF in a while and I won't be coming back. The best items were the chocolate xlb, sesame xlb, and vegetable dishes. Everything else lacked in flavor and you can tell the OG dtf palate has been watered down and has gone down to mall quality. Nothing to write home about. Go support a local mom n pop because this place needs to get new management. Also noticed the servers were all really young? Not a problem until we were left wondering why so many servers were running around but we had not been assisted or waited on?

Came on a Saturday morning right as they opened since we knew there'd be a line. If you get here early enough, you'll be seated right away otherwise you'll be waiting for a while as these meals aren't quick. Luckily, some of our party was already in line. We got sat quickly and when we got to our table we noticed a plate and setting for our toddler which was quite the surprise. The restaurant can feel cramped especially when staff is moving around while getting food to tables. I was excited for the food because a lot of people love it and it must be good if there's always lines of people waiting to get in. I was disappointed by the cucumber salad that didn't taste of anything. The broccoli was mediocre and the shrimp fried rice was okay. My highlights were the chicken dumplings and chicken spicy wontons. Would I come back? Probably not but it was a good experience.

Food and service is absolutely perfect! Our waiter, Donovan C. Was very diligent and knowledgeable. Food was delivered within minutes. His suggestion for the sea salt cream for the chocolate mochi dessert was perfect and yummy!! The food presentation was excellent. Simple portions. I'd recommend 2 fried rice plates for party of 3. We got the pork chop fried rice and a shrimp fried rice too. 2 orders pork dumplings was perfect for us. Definitely a must if you are in the area. We will be back!!

After hearing so many good things about Din Tai Fung we had to drop by for lunch when we saw it. It was about 2pm and there was a small wait. It took about 15 minutes to be seated. Interior looked nice and the staff were super sweet. We ordered the spicy pork and shrimp dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, sweet and sour pork ribs, cucumber salad, and beef noodle soup. Our favorite was the spicy dumplings! There was a ton of flavor and beat out the soup dumplings by a long shot. The sweet and sour pork ribs were also a hit. Tangy, sticky and flavorful. The other three were forgettable. They are known for their soup dumplings but I fear the Trader Joe's soup dumplings might actually beat it. Cucumber is literally just dressed in sesame oil and the essence of chili oil. Beef in the noodle soup was a 10/10 but the broth and noodles wasn't as enjoyable. We left it almost untouched. This ran us up to about $100 for lunch which is pretty steep. Although there were some tasty options I can't help but feel like the local Chinese restaurant can do it just as good for cheaper. Overall, we'd probably be back if we ran across it but I wouldn't go out of my way for this. High rating was mostly for the service!

It's always so good here! I start with the pear lychee martini. The xialong bao never disappoints! We got in the waitlist on a Saturday at 1pm and got seated at 5pm. We knew it would be a long wait but we also know it's worth the wait. I wish there were more options on noodle dishes. The chocolate mochi is so good and I don't even like mochi! Of course the place is beautiful and love the bathrooms are clean. Can't go wrong with this place!

DTF is always consistently delicious and great service. I have been to so many different locations and it is always consistently amazing. Definitely utilize their reservations because the wait time can be long. Favorite dishes: Cucumber Salad - crisp and refreshing, perfect seasoning Soy Noodle Salad - light but a perfect appetizer, the sesame seasoning makes you keep going for more String beans w/ garlic - the wok hei makes these string beans so good Classic pork xlb - the skin is thin and full of savory soup. Shrimp and pork spicy wontons - the sauce is my absolute favorite sauce, definitely even try dipping your xlb in the leftover spicy wonton sauce. Noodles with sesame sauce - super nutty sauce and the noodles are Shanghai rice cakes with shrimp - chewy rice cakes stir fried perfectly with a nice soy based seasoning Lychee pear martini - well balanced and refreshing Didn't get it this time but their fried rice and hot and sour soup is also a favorite of mine! Definitely do either the shrimp or pork chop fried rice.

Let's start with the wait - it's horrendous if you (1) don't make a reservation or (2) didn't show up restaurant first open. However, if you manage to get on waitlist, the hostess are super friendly and accommodating. The food is always consistently delicious. My fav are: cucumber salad, hot & sour soup, XLB, spicy wontons, pork chop fried rice, fried noodles. I sometimes switch up soup with the tofu glass noodles. The servers are super nice. If you come during peak hours, be prepared to wait for your food. Overall ambiance is great.