Din Tai Fung
$$· ModerateFamous Taiwanese restaurant serving signature handmade soup dumplings in Los Angeles.
Din Tai Fung at Westfield Century City is a popular Los Angeles destination for high-quality Taiwanese cuisine and meticulously folded xiao long bao. Diners can watch chefs prepare fresh dumplings through an open kitchen window while enjoying a modern, lively dining room. The menu features signature pork soup dumplings, savory noodles, fried rice, and a wide selection of tea and cocktails.
History
Din Tai Fung started as a cooking oil retail business in Taiwan in 1958 and was transformed into a restaurant in 1972. It has since become an internationally recognized brand, famed for its xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).
Expert notes
- Arrive early or during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times.
- Consider ordering a variety of dishes to share for a complete experience.
Features
- Family-friendly
- Takeout available
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair accessible
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