Tony Munoz

Excellent quality food as always. On par with Seattle and Dubai locations. Come for the Xiao long bao xlb. Jin was a super nice and attentive server even offering extra ginger which no one has done before. Had one hiccup with the wait-list where we got text message to check in despite still being about 50th on wait-list and then subsequently tlhaving the reservation canceled. Luckily we had made two separate reservations within our party on accident and the second stayed true to time with no hiccups

Trisha F.

Dining at Din Tai Fung was an absolute delight. The hand-made noodles had that perfect, satisfying chew and were seasoned beautifully—flavorful without ever feeling heavy or salty. The soup dumplings were the highlight: perfectly plump, filled with rich, aromatic broth that bursts with every bite. Even the vegetables stood out—so fresh, thoughtfully marinated, and clearly prepared with care. We arrived about twenty minutes before opening and were fifth in line. By the time we were seated, the line had stretched far behind us—and now I understand why. Every dish was worth the wait. Come hungry, because you’ll want to try everything on the menu.

+4

Cai

The soup dumplings/xiao long bao are always so consistently good at Din Tai Fung. It tastes pretty much the same as the original in Taiwan. I always love their fried rice (either the shrimp or the fried pork chop fried rice). The only issue I have is that there’s always a long line and there’s no DTF closer to SF 😭. The bar is the best option for walk ins. But if you’re in Seattle, there are so many branches there.

Selena Chen

First time dining in with my girls , wait time less than 10 minutes around lunch time. We ordered few dishes but they all tasted amazing! Even my girls they loved it too.

Preet Shah

Din Tai Fung never disappoints! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made. The dumplings are perfection delicate, juicy, and packed with flavor and everything from the noodles to the sautéed greens tastes like comfort in a bowl. Service is always friendly and efficient, and the whole experience feels organized even when it’s busy. The wait can be a little long sometimes, but once the food arrives, it’s totally worth it. Overall, such a satisfying spot. simple, delicious, and consistently great every single time.

+3

Ms. San Francisco Real Estate Janice Lee

The ambiance is sleek, modern, and very bright. It's busy, but the layout is organized, and the energy is buzzing. It's a high-volume restaurant, yet the service is truly exceptional, highly polished, attentive, and incredibly fast. They manage the flow like a well-oiled machine, ensuring you're never waiting long once seated and your table is always clean. It's impossible to come here and not get the Xiao Long Bao (XLB), and they are, without question, the best soup dumplings in the world. The photo and video show those perfectly pleated little parcels, each one filled with savory broth and tender filling. You can see the delicate wrapper holding all that juicy goodness. I also absolutely loved the Pork Chop Fried Rice; the rice is fluffy and light, and the pork chop is perfectly seasoned and tender. It’s simple food done flawlessly. To round things out, we ordered a side of Sauteed String Beans with Garlic, which were fresh, vibrant, and provided a great contrast to the rich dumplings. Din Tai Fung isn't just a meal; it's an experience. If you love dim sum and Taiwanese cuisine, this is the destination. I'm already planning my next trip back!

+2

Quick service , ordered chicken xlb to go . Easy to use QR code . Parking can be tricky

Food excellent , service good, but takes forever getting seated! NY DTF is very large! But doesn't seem very efficient to accommodate the large influx

I came back a few days ago and the lychee pear martini is sooo good! I's clean inside pers usually and the staff are great. The food takes a while, but it worth it!

Quick service , ordered chicken xlb to go . Easy to use QR code . Parking can be tricky

food excellent , service good, but takes forever getting seated! NY DTF is very large! But doesn't seem very efficient to accommodate the large influx

I came back a few days ago and the lychee pear martini is sooo good! I's clean inside pers usually and the staff are great. The food takes a while, but it worth it!

Quick service , ordered chicken xlb to go . Easy to use QR code . Parking can be tricky

Food excellent , service good, but takes forever getting seated! NY DTF is very large! But doesn't seem very efficient to accommodate the large influx

I came back a few days ago and the lychee pear martini is sooo good! I's clean inside pers usually and the staff are great. The food takes a while, but it worth it!

I came back a few days ago and the lychee pear martini is sooo good! I's clean inside pers usually and the staff are great. The food takes a while, but it worth it!

the good was very good, our waiters were also very good, and wait was only 30 minutes.

Amazing drinks, food and ambiance. I live for their braised beef soup and dumplings!!!! HIGHLY recommended, just know how to place reservations via waitlist and you wont have a hard time ;)

Amazing drinks, food and ambiance. I live for their braised beef soup and dumplings!!!! HIGHLY recommended, just know how to place reservations via waitlist and you wont have a hard time ;)

One of the best soup dumpling places. The line wand waitlist is insane. You can join the waitlist via Yelp when you are 5 miles away. The service is attentive but quite expensive. The decor is nice…

It was a chilly Wednesday evening, when my partner and I were looking for a date night spot. We were already in the area getting drinks so we figured we could join the waitlist at DTF and it was ar…

First time going here for my daughter's birthday. Good food, good customer service. And clean place.

First time here the waiting period was a little wait food was great clean and very good service and the wait to get the food was very fast !!I wil be back

The ambiance is sleek, modern, and very bright. It's busy, but the layout is organized, and the energy is buzzing. It's a high-volume restaurant, yet the service is truly exceptional, highly polish…

The ambiance is sleek, modern, and very bright. It's busy, but the layout is organized, and the energy is buzzing. It's a high-volume restaurant, yet the service is truly exceptional, highly polish…

The chicken soup was amazing and the dumplings were delicious. The atmosphere was live and casual. I went there with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the food and drinks. We would like to be b…

The chicken soup was amazing and the dumplings were delicious. The atmosphere was live and casual. I went there with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the food and drinks. We would like to be b…

The chicken soup was amazing and the dumplings were delicious. The atmosphere was live and casual. I went there with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the food and drinks. We would like…

The chicken soup was amazing and the dumplings were delicious. The atmosphere was live and casual. I went there with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the food and drinks. We would like to be b…

The chicken soup was amazing and the dumplings were delicious. The atmosphere was live and casual. I went there with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the food and drinks. We would like to be…

Absolutely brilliant Lunch . The food was next level and the service was top notch . The Chicken Soup Dumplings and the Chicken Wonton Soup and the Spicy Chicken Wontons were awesome . Desert with …

Long wait on the weekend, Totally worth the wait. service was prompt and good. Food was totally delicious. We were full but still ate and finished everything. Worth the trip

Long wait on the weekend, Totally worth the wait. Service was prompt and good. food was totally delicious. We were full but still ate and finished everything. Worth the trip

long wait on the weekend, Totally worth the wait. Service was prompt and good. Food was totally delicious. We were full but still ate and finished everything. Worth the trip

Like always good food followed with friendly good service I love this place, you have to try it Si fare I never was disappointed with any dish that ordered

Got in with less than 30 minutes wait on Friday at 12:30 for 3 people! I was shocked! But the Xiao long bao took a while to come out! Our waiter was super and we got out of there quickly! We were i…

After experiencing the Xiao Long Bao at Ding Tai Fung's Dubai locations, I knew I had to bring my parents here to experience the ultimate soup dumpling. The dumplings were served piping hot and…

The best soup dumplings in the entire world. I have eaten at Din Tai Fung in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US, and I went out of my way on a trip to California to get here. The chocolate xiao …

The food was as excellent as always and sitting at the bar has definitely its perks: the wait is at best a few minutes, you get your drinks asap and can enjoy watching those who think a table is a …

🥢 Good Food, but the Wait is a Dealbreaker My first time trying Din Tai Fung was a bit of a mixed bag. The food is good, and I can certainly understand why it has such a massive following, but for me, it wasn’t worth the wait. We went in knowing there is always a massive line, so we tried our luck at the bar seating area, but even that took a while to open up. While the meal itself was pleasant, the time spent waiting vs. the actual dining experience didn't quite balance out. If you are a die-hard fan of soup dumplings, you might feel differently, but as a first-timer, the hype didn't entirely justify the hours lost. 🥟 Culinary Highlights and First Impressions The kitchen is clearly a well-oiled machine once you actually get to your seat. Signature Xiao Long Bao: The soup dumplings are the star for a reason. They are delicate, the broth is flavorful, and the craftsmanship is evident. Menu Variety: Beyond the dumplings, the spicy wontons and the cucumber salad were solid additions to the meal. The flavors are clean and consistent, which is likely why it remains so popular. The "Hype" Factor: While everything we ate was high quality, there are plenty of other great dumpling spots in the area that don't require this level of commitment just to get a seat. ✨ Surprisingly Attentive Service One thing that really stood out was the level of hospitality. Even though the restaurant was packed and the staff was clearly under pressure, the service was good. Regular Check-ins: The servers checked on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. Efficiency: Once we were finally seated and ordered, the food arrived quickly and the staff remained professional and friendly throughout the chaos of the rush. 🏢 Atmosphere and Energy The restaurant has a high-energy, modern vibe. Watching the chefs through the glass window as they meticulously fold the dumplings is a cool touch, especially for a first-timer. It definitely feels like a "destination" restaurant, but that also contributes to the crowded, slightly frantic feeling of the lobby and bar area. 📉 Final Thoughts and Recap To recap, while the food is good and the service was very attentive even during the busiest hours, the massive wait—even when trying for bar seating—was just too much for me. It was an interesting first experience, but I’ve concluded that the meal simply wasn't worth the wait in the end. If you can snag a reservation weeks in advance, it's worth a visit, but as a walk-in, be prepared for a long haul that might leave you feeling underwhelmed by the time the food actually hits the table.

Amber Lee

We came into Din Tai Fung with some very rose colored glasses considering the massive hype this place has garnered over the last few years. How did our experience hold up? Decently well, we’d say. First things first, parking is very easy since it’s located within Valley Fair but you do experience the biggest barrier for entry before you step in: the waitlist. We went on New Years Day at noon and were 80th on the waitlist, and that’s a VERY good draw. If you’re looking to come here you MUST check in on the waitlist hours in advance or there is no chance you’ll be able to be seated. People will typically check in hours before and then walk around shopping before settling on the couches outside of the restaurant. After doing our time (roughly 1.5-2 hours on a list of 80 parties ahead) we finally got in and the interior is nice, a bit laid back from what we were expecting but still nice. Service was phenomenal here, the waiters and staff checking in and keeping things flowing as best they could considering the massive amounts of people inside. You can prep your order before you sit down on penciled in cards which we took advantage of so ordering was pretty quick once we were seated. We ordered half a dozen dishes but we’ll talk about the standouts to us. The standouts were the braised beef noodle soup brimming with flavor, the pork Xiao long bao which despite being small was very delicious, and the chocolate Xiao long bao which is very much worth every bit of the hype. The only thing we would say to avoid is the cucumber salad as it really just doesn’t have the flavor or value to make it worth ordering. By the end of the meal we were sufficiently full which surprised us as the portions were small but they do get to you. The whole experience was undoubtedly fun and rewarding. The food isn’t the best you’ll eat but taking everything else into the experience we can see why Din Tai Fung is hyped up to the degree it is. If you have the time and don’t mind paying for the premium of the food and experience then we definitely recommend checking this place out.

+4

Dharma M

This well-known restaurant is famous for its xiao long bao. I have visited several times, sometimes getting a table immediately when we arrived just as they opened, and at other times waiting for 2 to 3 hours. A couple of years ago, when it had just opened for about a month, we got a table at 9 pm and finished dinner close to midnight. This time, we arrived around 11 am and faced a wait time of 2 to 3 hours. We decided to sit at the bar, which had minimum wait to no wait time. Sitting at the bar was quite nice as it allowed us to chat with the staff. The bartender was friendly and introduced each guest to the other bar patrons. The ordering system is straightforward, requiring only that you add the number of each dish you wish to order. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, and you can order cocktails directly from the bartender. We ordered our usual favorites: xiao long bao, spicy noodles, and wontons with chili oil. All were delicious, and we finished every dish. The prices are reasonable, with a suggested minimum tip of 18%. I think as the restaurant is famous, they need to consider opening another one somewhere within Bay area to avoid customer has to wait 2 to 3 hours.

+2

Peter Chao

The food is very authentic but expensive, be prepared for a 2 to 3 hour wait for a table. Yes Hours! My suggestion put you name on the waiting list and then do your shopping. There world famous freshly made Xiao Long Bao is just as delicious as in Taipei.

Tejaswini Lele

Finally! We got to finally try Din Tai Fung after hearing about it for such a long time and then waiting for some more in the wait-list Was it worth the 2 hours wait? As a vegetarian person, don't think so! But other than that, it was good. Service was so prompt and staff was friendly and kind. Ambiance was pretty noisy and one could hear everything from the next table, I heard a discourse from other table on Sabrina vs Taylor and learned a few things :D We got vegan noodles in sesame sauce and loved the texture, vegan wontons were in a spicy sauce and mixing the both tastes actually worked better for me than individualy. Husband enjoyed their signature dumplings. It was a good place for one time dinner, might not wait for 2 more hours again for this meal unless they introduce more vegetarian options :)

+1

Wolf Fivousix

Good service, decent food, nothing I would really write home about. With the one exception of their Vegan chocolate Xiao Long Bao! Super recommend it, with the added salted cream. I have stopped by once only to get that as a dessert. But they are PACKED. Unless you want to wait for a sit at the bar (they also serve food at the bar), I don't recommend trying without a reservation. And they go by FAST! So keep that in mind if you want to come as a party of 4+

+4

Service ambiance is fine, their famous Xiao long Bao is bad, skin is thick not like before, Not going back again

I guess this place got Hyped up so much and ive ordered from goldbelly to have a variety of buns shipped that when i finally got to the restaurant, i thought it was great not the best. I order po…

Katrina

Came during the week for dinner and was told there's a 3-3.5 hour wait. Are you serious??? Decided to be on the wait list to see if it's really that long, and yup, we waited about 3 hours to get a table during a normal week night. This is ridiculous! What happens to the wait time during the weekend? Will people need to wait 5+ hours for a table if weeknight takes 3-3.5 hrs? Luckily it's inside Valley Fair, so you can walk around the mall to kill time, however, the three hour wait is excessive for a regular weeknight. Once you do get in and are seated, their food is good and service is great. They have many people working and they all speak English. The place is bright and clean. Decor is nice. Out of all the appetizers, the wood ear mushroom in vinegar dressing is the best one and very flavorful. The wrapping in the XLB is thin. All the food came out fairly fast and the XLBs are piping hot. If you sear at the bar, be aware that they're asking to show you ID now when you line up, even if I don't plan to order alcohol. They need to find a way to reduce the wait time better (may be restrict dining time to 2 hours?....etc). The wait time is insane. Don't recommend coming during the weekend unless you have reservations, or plan to walk around / shop for at least 4-5 hours.

+4

AO “Fine diner”

Great choice for chinesse food inside the mall! It’s usually busy so make sure to make a reservation, you can also seat at the bar, first come first served. They have a lot of options including vegetarian, the wine list is well selected and the food is really tasty. The place is clean and well decorated, you can see the staff at the kitchen preparing food from the outside, very clean. Located at ground floor. The cucumber salad is a must so are the noodles, the taro buns are really good for dessert. You will like your visit here!

+11

Food is expensive for what it is dumpling hour offers the same but bigger and cheaper. Long wait times and drinks take for ever but it is cozy and cute to have date night at.

Food is expensive for what it is dumpling hour offers the same but bigger and cheaper. Long wait times and drinks take for ever but it is cozy and cute to have date night at.

Food is expensive for what it is dumpling hour offers the same but bigger and cheaper. Long wait times and drinks take for ever but it is cozy and cute to have date night at.

This is such a hard rate, because DTF truly creates amazing XLBs. The skin is thin and the soup is flavorful. But what I find hard to accept is the price for what it is. I can find very similar XLB…

The food was great and the service after seated was great but the waitlist system is extremely flawed. After waiting a hour, we discovered that another family took our name and table. The flaw lays…

Service was Great! Shoutout to the Service. Ill keep it short cause i know my feedback in person might not get to the source. Portioning, wait time, quality, and overall experience was way below …

The resturant was packed and we had to wait to get into the bar WAITLIST. When it was our turn, one person from our party went to the restroom so the hostess Angelica let the party behind me to joi…

The resturant was packed and we had to wait to get into the bar WAITLIST. When it was our turn, one person from our party went to the restroom so the hostess Angelica let the party behind me to joi…