Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

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Din Tai Fung was the first international Taiwanese restaurant brand to receive a Michelin Star, and since then it has become a must-visit destination for many tourists. It is mainly known for its Xiaolongbao and other steamed dumplings. Considering that Taiwanese restaurants are much cheaper than in other countries, it is definitely worth a visit when you come to Taiwan.

Historical Background:

Founded in 1958 by Yang Bing-yi and his wife Lai Pen-mei, Din Tai Fung began as a small cooking oil retail shop on Linyi Street in Taipei before transitioning into a restaurant in 1972, specializing in Shanghai-style cuisine, particularly its signature xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). The restaurant gained widespread recognition in 1982 after food writer Tang Lu-sun praised its dumplings in newspaper articles, helping establish it as one of Taiwan’s most famous dining establishments. In 1995, the founders’ eldest son, Yang Chi-hua, took over management and standardized the dumpling-making process, including the signature technique of folding each xiaolongbao 18 times. Din Tai Fung opened its first overseas branch in Tokyo in 1996, marking the beginning of its international expansion. It received further global recognition when The New York Times named it one of the world’s top ten restaurants in 1993, and its Hong Kong branch earned a Michelin star in 2010, becoming the first Taiwan-founded restaurant to receive the distinction. Today, Din Tai Fung is an internationally recognized restaurant chain with locations across multiple countries, renowned for its carefully crafted dumplings, consistent food quality, and emphasis on employee training and service standards.

Hours:

10:45 AM–8:30 PM

Price:

Current menu prices are roughly 200-400 NT per dish. I would budget 400-700 NT per person.
You can buy a Din Tai Fung Meal set for a discount on Klook here.

Where to stay:

We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have stayed at and recommend ​Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. ​You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here.  You can also check out our full blog on the ranch here. 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 

Activities in Taipei:

There are many activities available to enjoy in Taipei such as kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, SUP / paddle boarding, water biking, and more activities which you can book on Klook here or KKday here. 

How to get there:

There are Din Tai Fung locations all around Taiwan. In this blog, we will visit the Taipei 101 location.

Map:

Please see below:

Our Journey:

I have been to Din Tai Fung many times over the years in Taiwan. We even took our family here on the night before our wedding. It is not as cheap as other Xiaolongbao places around Taipei, but has great presentation, brand authority, and quality. You can buy a Din Tai Fung Meal set at a discount on Klook here.

There is a Din Tai Fung under Taipei 101, which is the focus of this blog. However, there are Din Tai Fung Locations all around Taiwan.

The restaurant is underground on the B1 level.

To get a table, you have to come in person to take a ticket, therefore it is better to come on a weekday when there are less people.

View of the restaraunt from the outside.

This restaruant had a robot that delivered food to us.

As you can see, most of the menu items are steamed dumplings or steamed buns.

The soup dumpling Xiaolongbao that Din Tai Fung is famous for.

Beef noodle soup.

Fried rice.

We also ordered a pork chop.

And for dessert, you can check out their chocolate dumplings!

You can buy a Din Tai Fung Meal set at a discount on Klook here.

You can also check out our food guide to Taiwan here.