Comments on: Din Tai Fung, Santa Clara

By: Lai Lai Xiao Long Bao (莱莱小笼), Shanghai

Lai Lai Xiao Long Bao (莱莱小笼), Shanghai — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:38:09 +0000

[…] in flavor. Comparing them to ones back home in San Francisco at Dumpling Home (6 for US $14.95) or Din Tai Fung (10 for US$17.50) – these are definitely better but the margin on victory is like 100% vs […]

By: Koi Palace Dim Sum, Daly City

Koi Palace Dim Sum, Daly City — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:22:38 +0000

[…] were more mild. A fun dish to order. This is an Instagram dish that you should order only once. Din Tai Fung has far superior soup dumplings. […]

By: Best Shanghai Soup Dumplings in San Francisco

Best Shanghai Soup Dumplings in San Francisco — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:24:24 +0000

[…] Din Tai Fung, San Jose opened in May 2016 to 6 hour waits. OK, this is not SF, but the Silicon Valley. We tried the dumpling in the the first week and found them very good but not up to the standards set by their Taiwan locations. Stickier skin, less soup, less robust broth, even though they transported chefs from other locations, even as far as Taiwan! Service was stellar, a refreshing change from most Chinese restaurant. Still probably the best in San Francisco. […]

By: Dumpling Home, San Francisco Dumpling Home, San Francisco

Dumpling Home, San Francisco Dumpling Home, San Francisco — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:37:07 +0000

[…] dumplings and have eaten them all over the world including Shanghai. The two best spots have been Din Tai Fung in Santa Clara and Yank Sing, SF. We have dined here several times. Our last visit was during the start of […]

By: 5 Joy Restaurant, Foster City

5 Joy Restaurant, Foster City — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:33:04 +0000

[…] the classic. Not much soup. Thick wrapper, although inside meat isn’t the greatest tasting. Din Tai Fung Santa Clara or Shanghai Dumpling Shop in Millbrae is still better quality wise. The rule on when […]