Din Tai Fung

Uğur Bulduk 3 weeks ago

Absolutely loved our experience at Din Tai Fung! The dumplings were especially delicious — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere and everything felt well organized and welcoming. Definitely a must-visit if you love dumplings. Highly recommended! 🥟

Chartreux a month ago

Really enjoyed Din Tai Fung in Santa Monica! 🥟 The soup dumplings were delicious — thin skin, lots of flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked. The shrimp fried rice and shrimp wontons were also very good. The quality was just as good as what I’ve had in Taiwan. The service was friendly, and the location is super convenient, right in Santa Monica Place. Great place to grab a meal before walking around the mall or heading down to the beach. Definitely recommend it, and I’ll be back next time I’m in Santa Monica!

Afshin Shoja 2 months ago

Din Tai Fung in Santa Monica completely lives up to the hype! Located right in the upper level of shopping mall, it’s incredibly convenient to get to, especially since you can just park in the attached parking structure without any of the usual beach-side parking headaches. The restaurant itself is stunning. The indoor-outdoor patio setup is gorgeous, featuring a bright, modern design with artificial turf accents and sleek circular seating that makes the whole dining experience feel upscale yet relaxed. Plus, you get some fantastic views of the surrounding area right from your table. As for the food, every single dish was a hit: Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings): Absolutely flawless, packed with flavor and perfectly delicate. Spicy Wontons & Noodles: The sauce has just the right amount of kick and pairs perfectly with the vibrant green noodles. Garlic Green Beans & Wood Ear Mushrooms: The green beans were perfectly crisp and garlic-forward, and the wood ear mushrooms added a wonderful, refreshing crunch to the meal. Drinks: Pairing everything with a chilled bottle of Nigori sake made the meal even better. The service was prompt and attentive, keeping up with the busy mall crowd seamle

Scott Lee 2 months ago

Din Tai Fung is a very nice restaurant with a clean and comfortable feeling. I really liked the outdoor seating area. It had a chill and relaxing vibe, and they also have heaters above the table area, which helps keep your head warm when sitting outside. Nice little detail. The food was good, and I especially liked the cucumber appetizer. It was fresh, flavorful, and a great starter. The portions are a little smaller and the price is higher, but that is kind of expected for Din Tai Fung, especially inside a mall. One small tip: the restroom is located at the back of the restaurant. If you see a red light above the door, that means it is being used. Overall, great food, nice outdoor setup, and a very comfortable dining experience.

DM TANG 2 months ago

Ooh, wow! What a pleasant surprise! Not that I hadn’t already heard plenty of compliments about Din Tai Fung, especially this Santa Monica location, but I was still surprised by how uniquely beautiful it is. We were a group of six and were lucky enough to be seated 15 minutes before our reservation. Our table was right by the window next to the outdoor patio, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and just steps away from the fire pit. It was after sundown and a bit chilly, so sitting by the fire pit with the overhead heaters made the entire dining experience extra cozy. The food was delicious, just as expected. My soup dumplings arrived piping hot, which, to me, is always a good sign of freshness and authenticity. We also tried the chocolate xiaolongbao out of curiosity, and it did not disappoint. My kids especially loved the sea salt cream with a touch of matcha. Our server, along with everyone who helped clear dishes throughout the meal, was incredibly warm and helpful. He happily took photos for our group and introduced several dishes, making us feel well taken care of. This restaurant made our celebration of my daughter’s 19th birthday even more memorable. We highly recommend it t