Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings. Since its founding by Mr. Bing-Yi Yang in Taiwan in 1972, Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality, consistency and service. Originally founded as a cooking oil retail business, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. With a menu that now includes steamed buns, handmade noodles and vegan dishes, the brand has won many awards and allocations. Today, Din Tai Fung has over 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.

When it first opened, people waited three hours for a table at this Bellevue branch of Din Tai Fung. Part of a globally famous Taiwanese-based dumpling chain, it's only the second U.S. restaurant (the first is near Los Angeles). Although…

Din Tai Fung is one of only two stateside locations of the well-known Taiwan-based dumpling chain. Though the hype surrounding the Lincoln Square hot-spot doesn’t quite deliver, it’s worth the 30-minutes max wait time for a table (initially it could stretch up to three hours). To skip waiting altogether, sit at the bar where you can observe the dumplings being made. Efficient service presents a...