Din Tai Fung Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
Famous Chinese Dumplings in New South Wales
Oct 5, 2009
Opened in mid- 2008, Din Tai Fung has become a hit with the local Sydney community. The Taipei based chain is known for their artfully crafted Xiao long bao, often known as Chinese soup dumplings. These small steamed buns are filled with either pork and chive or a mixture of pork and crab. When steamed, the broth boils inside the dumpling skin, creating a one-of-a-kind taste.
Din Tai Fung Worldwide Expansion
All worldwide locations feature key elements from the original location in Taipei. One of best elements is the big glass windows that draw quite a crowd. Passersby by can watch these dumplings being hand-crafted by the talented restaurant staff. The process is mesmerizing as the dumplings appear almost effortless, but anyone who has tried to make them at home can attest to how difficult they are. Din Tai Fung is proud of their meticulously perfect dumplings, sending new chefs to train for months in order to learn how to create dumplings identical in weight and size, while skillfully achieving the exact number of required artistic pleats. Their attention to detail delights foodies around the world as they flock to any location to devour these tasty treats by the steamer basketful.
Popular Din Tai Fun Menu Items
The menu at Din Tai Fung is varied, providing something for everyone. Portions are served in the typical Chinese fashion, meant to be served family style and shared amongst the table. Their popular items include several other types of dumplings besides xiao long baos, like shoamai and regular vegetable and pork dumplings (all around $8 USD). Various noodle dishes and noodle soups are available, along with several different options for fried rice, prepared with items like shrimp, pork, and egg (all dishes are approximately between $3 and $13 USD). Other specialty items include the thicker dough steamed buns, some with sweeter fillings like taro or red bean paste. To round out their dessert offerings, the menu has some traditional items like Chinese layer cake or red bean cake (all desserts between $3 and $8 USD). Since it is family style, prices can vary based on how many dishes are ordered. Diners should budget around $15-$25 USD per person.
Din Tai Fung serves complimentary Jasmine Chinese tea with all meals. For those wanting to purchase something else, they offer Taiwan beer, a couple wines, juices, and various sodas.
Din Tai Fung Sydney Location
The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. Typical wait times can be up to 45 minutes to an hour, but do not be discouraged as the line tends to go fast and the wait is certainly worth it. To streamline the process, the hostess staff gives a number at check in, along with a menu and order form to complete. The staff then collects the form, so orders are placed as soon as numbers are called. The staff is so efficient that if a cold appetizer is ordered, it might even be at the table just before seating.
Din Tai Fung is located at:
World Square Shopping Centre at 644 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia. Phone: 02 9264 6010 (international code +61292646010) Fax: 02 9264 6013 (international code +61292646013) Email: info@dintaifung.com Hours 7 days a week: 11am - 2:30pm for lunch and 5:00pm -10pm for dinner.
Din Tai Fung has two websites: www.dintaifung.com.tw for global locations (default language is Chinese) and www.dintaifungusa.com for the USA location and English default.
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