The wait is too long. I had to stand and wait the entire time; there were no seats and no water available. I suggest making some improvements. read more

Came here last night, Super busy so took a while to be sat down but was pretty worth it. Only order like a small amount but the Bok Choy was the best. Server was really felt like a friend showing me a new spot even though I ate alone. I read more

Had the best experience today at Din Tai Fung thanks to our wonderful server Angelina. It was my first time dining with this place, and she made sure our experience was nothing short of amazing . She was very very attentive to us and made sure we had the best experience ever. Very knowledgeable about recommendations and overall super hospitable waitress, super warm and bubbly! read more

Well worth the hype! Din Tai Fung is always busy because their dim sum is excellent. Making a reservation here made my experience a lot easier. I booked a 1:45 reservation on a Sunday, and checked in at 1:30. They were able to seat two of us a few minutes early. We devoured our food and enjoyed every bit of it. For dim sum, we got the Pork Xiao Long Bao (5/5) and the Shrimp & Pork Shao Mai (4.5/5). The XLB is a must try! Juicy and delicious. We also got the Vegetable & Mushroom Fried Rice (5/5), which is some of the best fried rice my mom and I have ever had. We couldn't get enough of it. The flavored iced teas were refreshing and not too sweet. I got the Mango green tea. Our server, Ashlynn, was helpful and kindly explained to my mom how to eat Xiao Long Bao, since it was her first time. Nice ambiance and lots of seating and a bar area. read more

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This spot continues to be one of my favorite dumpling spots, and it has never disappointed. Whether I'm meeting up with coworkers, catching up with friends, or having a family meal, it's always a reliable choice. The food has always been is consistent here. A few favorites that I order almost every time are the Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao, Spicy Wontons, Spinach with Garlic, and the Pork Chop Fried Rice. Everything is always delicious, fresh, and flavorful. Be prepared to wait, especially on weekends. Here's a helpful tip that has saved me some time. If you're within about 3 miles of the restaurant, you can join the Yelp Waitlist for parties of up to four before you arrive. Despite the constant crowds, the staff does an impressive job keeping everything organized. The team works efficiently without making you feel rushed, tables are turned over quickly, and the service remains friendly. read more

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Too expensive for mediocre small portion service was good Will never come back to pay large amount of money for mediocre dim sum. read more

There is always a line! Best to come at off hours if possible. We were seated outside, which was great as the weather was nice and it was pretty quiet. So many times when we have been seated outside we have been forgotten, but not here. Our server came to check on us frequently! She was super nice and friendly! The food was as expected and good. I wouldn't say spectacular given the long wait but I would come back when the line is shorter read more

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My colleague and I were here for lunch in South Coast plaza in Costa Mesa for the first time. I believed this the original restaurant before it started expanding elsewhere. I tried DinTai Fung few years ago with my family near UC San Diego for lunch. I am glad Din Tai Fung offers vegetarian and vegan dishes. When we got there, I did Yelp waitlist reservation. We were #61 in line. I check-in with the host to let them know we arrived. The expected time to dine in was 1 hr and 20 minutes. Haha While we were waiting, we went ahead and started exploring the mall. Once I received the text message to check in, we went in line to meet up with the host. The host handed me the paper menu to select the items we wanted along with the pager...to sit. Ordered Chicken Dumplings. $17.00 Chicken Fried Rice. $17.00 Vegetable Fried Noodles $17.00 Pear Lychee Martini. $15.50 Virgin Mojito $6.00 We enjoyed our meal and drinks. We loved handcrafted Chicken dumplings. I kicked it up the notch, by adding the chili oils in all my dishes. Ambiance was nice and clean. Host and the servers were fantastic. There is a parking structure right next to the restaurant. And also smaller parking area close to the restaurant like handicap, charging stations, and to go spots. Overall, we had a great dining experience. read more

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I have been to din tai fung before this was my second time here. I went here for my birthday dinner and it was honestly amazing. Our server Ricky was super nice and friendly and I love how he check up on my sister and I to see if we need anything! Today, we got shrimp fried rice, hot & sour soup, xiao long bao, shaved snow with fresh mango, and chicken spicy wonton. The food was so incredibly delicious, great flavor, and very aesthetic. I would give the food 5/5 it was so delicious and melts in your mouth. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. I would definitely come back here if I'm near costa Mesa. There is plenty of parking. read more

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Ding Tai Fung Sundays. Gluten Friendly is a huge plus. This is my go-tos: 1. Pork Shrimp Pot-stickers 2. Pork XLB 3. Shrimp Rice Cakes 4. Brocolli 5. Shrimp Friend Rice Don't sleep on the Pork Chop by itself. The brat washed it down with Jasmine Green Tea with Boba. A lovely Sunday with a friend. read more

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First off I want to give a huge shoutout to all of the workers for being there on Independence Day. I'm sure they would have rather been at home with their families but I really appreciate them making my holiday great. Lupe was our hostess and she was hard at work, while she was checking us in she was talking on her headset to deal with another issue. Once we sat down, I noticed this location doesn't seem to be quite as upscale as another location I've been to. There wasn't that much decor, plus the server didn't pour out the ratios of soy sauce and vinegar for us. These are very minuscule details though and the workers still had great service. I ordered the Lychee Mojito, Cucumber Salad, Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Chicken Dumplings, Mango Shaved Snow with Fresh Mango and the Chocolate Buns. Each item was absolutely fabulous, but my personal favorites were the Xiao Long Bao and the chocolate buns. The Xiao Long Bao is their specialty, so of course it's going to be good. As for the chocolate buns, it's surprising just how great the quality of the chocolate is! The texture was a perfect thickness, and the flavor was deliciously chocolatey without being too swee. I could eat it every day. This was a great Independence Day and I would love to go back to this location. read more

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what??? no wait today! Came at noon on the Tuesday after Memorial Day, seated in the corner, and had our favorite Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). It had been a while so took the waiter up on suggestions and had a delightful meal. The soup dumplings (1 order chicken, 1 order pork) interspersed with vegetables (cucumber appetizer--so fresh and crunchy; string beans garlic yummmy) & noodles with sesame sauce (the peanut sauce is so nutty and flavorful)...such a rich and varied palate of flavors and textures-- and for the first time the spicy vegan wontons: yum! I love Din Tai Fung! The staff are amazingly friendly, thoughtful, and polite. read more

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Our party came the Saturday during apoc weekend. We were pretty much dead from the festival but DTF definitely revived us! Harrison was able to seat our big party pretty quickly and Bryant(?) came by for our order. He actually went above and beyond for our table and checked up on us regularly. I don't think we ever had to ask for anything because he came by to give us everything we needed!! The food is good as always! It's pretty much the same at every location. The service here makes the difference tho!! read more

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants EVER! I'm always so impressed by their consistently high quality - when you fall in love with the menu items, you can trust that it will taste exactly the same every time you come. Garlic green beans, spicy wontons (or XLB with a side of house spicy sauce), and black sesame mochi XLB are best items on the menu IMO. If you're a chocolate lover, try the chocolate XLB with sea salt cream. Wait times are long so plan ahead. Can be up to 2-3 hours during weekends, but you can join the waitlist online. If you're on a romantic date, try to avoid the back room with windows (where parties and young families are seated). read more

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I've come to Din Tai Fung numerous times. All the way in Singapore as well. I've always enjoyed their dim sum and find the service happy and ready to serve. Watching the kitchen staff preparing all those dim sum by hand is just impressive and mesmerizing! Of course I would always come to Din Tai Fung but definitely not during peak hours! We came here not even 5 pm and the place was already busy. We had Pork Xiao Long Bao, Steamed Chicken Dumplings, Chicken & Mushroom Buns, and the Sliced Chicken Noodle Soup. They were good but just disappointing that particular day. It's probably their texture. It seems the dishes were rushed in preparation. The dumplings were not as soft as they used to be. The chicken noodle soup was bland. And lastly the buns were mediocre. I will come back and give Din Tai Fung another try. read more

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Crab XLB is amazing!!! Wrapper is so thin and there's so much broth in the dumpling! Absolutely delicious! The crab flavor is there and it's not too harsh and not too little. The service was fast! We went in a Monday at 4pm and got sat right away and ordered our food. The restaurant was so clean and new. ALWAYS ALWAYS get the chocolate XLB! With seal salt cream! 100000/10 read more

Din Tai Fung - Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (10 each) - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I have always loved din tai fung. This location is extremely busy. You should get on the Yelp waitlist ahead of time otherwise you'll be waiting forever. read more

Din Tai Fung - All the plates are empty it was so good - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I ordered takeout on DoorDash, and the flavors weren't tasting right. Especially the hot & sour soup, something tasted really off/ it didn't have the vinegary-spice kick that I'm used to tasting in their hot & sour soups. Disappointing. read more

Can't go wrong with DTF! All their dishes are always good. Only thing I'd say is their broth for the wonton soup was okay.. could be better. All their other dishes I tried were great. read more

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Din Tain fung definitely does not disappoint. Service is amazing as usual. I am be being biased but I do like Paradise dynasty more now. I did crave the chocolate XLB so we went and that definitely hit the spot. Are the serving smaller? Not sure but all the food definitely is still good. The area is of course your usual busy and fully booked but still not like crazy loud or anything. I would definitely come back for cravings but those prices can get crazy. read more

Ordered the shredded kurobuta pork fried noodles this time around for takeout. Noodles were actually really good though I wish there was more pork. read more

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My mother and I dined here a couple of nights ago. Yelp lets you add to their waitlist, so I timed it so that when we got to Din Tai Fung, our table would be ready. As I finished parking, I got a text saying that our table was ready. Love dining at DTF. The environment is positive and clean. We had the best waitress, Tsai Ting. She was super friendly and polite. The food was amazing as always. The dessert was my favorite part. Of course we ordered the Chocolate & Mochi XLB. Our waitress recommended the side of Sea Salt Cream and it didn't disappoint. How did I not know about that sooner? It totally elevates the chocolate and adds another layer of flavor. read more

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I always enjoy coming to Din Tai Fung for a delicious meal. They offer a wide selection of various dumplings, fried rice dishes, vegetable dishes, and appetizers. Food: My favorite items are the xiao long bao dumplings and the shrimp and pork spicy wontons. I also enjoy the Shanghai rice cakes dish. Service: The employees are friendly and attentive. Ambiance: I like the decor inside and there is plenty of seating. read more

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I've visited so many locations and they all offer consistent delicious food! It's no surprise why they are so popular. Pro tip always join the waitlist via yelp as soon as you can to ensure that you wont be waiting extra long! Then simply just shop around and before you know it your table will be ready. Once seated service is quick, staff is always kind and informative. It is a little loud in there but no worries you'll be distracted by the vast menu with countless tasty items to choose from. If you are of drinking age do yourself a favor and order a lychee martini! Din Tai Fung is a must every single time! As for what i ordered Spicy cucumber salad - simple and tasty the cucumbers are always so crunchy and not spicy at all Spicy chicken wontons - so filling with the perfect amount of spice Bok choy - something to pair with the wontons in order to avoid getting to spiced out! They are modestly seasoned but they do the job read more

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Great service. Attentive staff from arrival till when you walked out of the restaurant. Good quality food. Can't go wrong with DTF read more

We were seated quickly. Very kind servers. Explaining every detail of the menu. We ordered a lychee martini which was perfect blended refreshing drink.And the correct way to eat the soupy dumplings they were so good the flavor combo was delicious.. We ordered an appetizer and veggie,.soupy dumplings and peanut noodles.The cucumbers were very refreshing.I feel the menu needs a bit more protein besides pork and shrimp. I felt the noodles could have a balance with protein. The sauce as on the heavy side. The did have a rib side. But not much more. We had dessert which was so good the mango shaved ice. I felt hungry still after we left . Not sure maybe just return for the soupy dumplings. read more

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Bryant was an amazing server! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. He checked in at the perfect times and his positive attitude and suggestions made the whole dining experience even better. The service was excellent from start to finish, and we really appreciated how welcoming he was. We'll definitely be back and hope to have Bryant as our server again! read more

Din Tai Fung - Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs and cucumber salad - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place never disappoints! I've lost count of how many times I've been here, and every single visit has been consistently great, attentive service, incredible food quality, and a warm, welcoming vibe. The soup dumplings are on another level. If you haven't tried Din Tai Fung yet, what are you waiting for? read more

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might be slightly overrated with insane wait times but it's not bad. everything tastes pretty good. got the pork xlb, chicken spicy wontons, sesame noodles, chicken fried rice, garlic string beans, and the salted cheese foam green tea. service was really nice, our waitress was so sweet and not too different from din tai fung in asia aside from the prices. read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've always loved dining at Din Tai Fung. Not just in Costa Mesa, but also in Seattle, Singapore and even the original Din Tai Fung in Taipei (many years ago). My wife and I ordered the sliced chicken noodle soup (with vegetables in a light broth); Kurobota pork xiao long bao, steamed chicken dumplings, and steamed mushroom and chicken buns. As I shared the chicken noodle soup with my wife, I stopped and asked her: "Is it me or does this taste bland?" She said it tasted bland. The same blander (than usual) taste was also true of the xiao long bao and steamed chicken dumplings. The buns had the appropriate rich flavor. Even with the chili sauce, the flavor of the dishes was blander than it should have been. I'm hoping it was just an off day and that the next time I dine at Din Tai Fung, the flavor will be full on again. I certainly hope so. The service from the staff was great --- friendly, helpful, enthusiastic. The vibe was buzzy, the decor of the restaurant (as always) was stylish. But the bland flavor of the xiao long bao, dumplings and chicken noodle soup, a first in my multi-year experience with Din Tai Fung, is the reason for the 4 vs. 5 star rating. read more

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I've tried one of the Din Tai Fung locations in Taiwan and was excited to try a stateside location too. Of course there are differences, we're on different continents, but some of the staple items are the same. Din Tai Fung is known for their Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings and that's what I'll get every time I go there :) servers were patient and knowledgeable, food was delicious, and our experience was overall enjoyable and pleasant. read more

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Got it to go since the wait was crazy as always Definitely did not disappoint Got the braised beef noodle soup and taro xlb for dessert The noodle was perfect texture and the meat was so tender The meat was in triangle shape and was the perfect balance of some tendon and meat Made me want more Wish there wasn't such a long wait though, it was 110 minutes when we tried to join for dinner read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is my absolute favorite. Din Tai Fung location! The food and service is always on point here no matter what! We had a wonderful time with our server Lynne and the best manager experience with Annie!!! Delicious as always and we'll continue to always come back to this location specially!!! read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

DTF SCP is always crowded, maybe a little less crazy since the Downtown Disney and Irvine Spectrum locations opened. I didn't feel like waiting for a table so decided on takeout. One of my favorite dishes here is the Shanghai rice cakes with chicken (also available with shredded Kurobuta pork or shrimp). I was so excited to dig in but to my utter disappointed, there was barely a hint of chicken. Don't get me wrong, I love the rice cakes but I was also expecting chicken especially if I'm paying almost $20. Sad side note: the Shanghai rice cakes will taken off the menu soon. I was told possibly by the end of July, but don't quote me on this. There's been a new surge of interest for the rice cakes because of TikTok. Maybe corporate should reconsider removing this dish? Just a hopeful thought... read more

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The food is always consistent. Service can be hit or miss, but never bad. Must order: -hot & sour soup -xlb -pork chop fried rice (side of spicy won ton sauce) -green beans Upscale ambiance with casual dining vibes. Worth the price tag imo. read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located inside south coast plaza! Excellent customer service and of course my favorite dumpling restaurant. Be sure to get the XLB, string beans, spicy wontons, and shrimp fried rice! Loved the reservation option on Yelp. They give a 15 min grace period if you are running late! read more

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It's hard to say much about Din Tai Fung that most probably don't already know. But my experience here, especially recently, has been pretty positive. And that they have gotten their work down to a science. One aspect to note as with most DIn Tai Fung, you'll need to reserve way in advance, especially on the weekends. They do have a standby line for the bar. When we signed up, it was about a 3-4 hour wait. This Din Tai Fung is located on the 2nd floor of the main area of South Coast Plaza near Uniqlo. The parking lot will have the Din Tai Fung signage. We parked and went through the plaza entrance sign which took us pretty close to the Din Tai Fung entrance. Once our turn was up, we checked in and were given a buzzer along with a small menu/pencil. The buzzer went off pretty quick, and we were seated in the terrace. Once we sat down, we were greeted quickly and able to order. Service was super, super friendly all-around. We were greeted as we got in by all of the waiters and given thank you's on the way out. Food/drinks also came out relatively quickly. Took about 10-15 minutes. We ordered our usual favorites and some small differences including the spicy wontons (not too spicy for those that are looking for something a bit lighter); crab xiao long baos (XLBs), pork chop fried rice, and string beans. The XLBs are a mainstay and are always consistent. And the string beans as well have a nice bit of seasoning. The fried rice is also usually good. I personally prefer the shrimp but the pork chops were alright. I also always appreciate the ginger + soy sauce/vinegar at the ready. And we got oolong tea. All-around, just a solid place and think the South Coast Plaza location is one of the better options for wait time and consistency all-around. read more

I've been to 4 other locations and this one is so nice! The vibes are great and the customer service was amazing. My 18 month old son is allergic to egg and the server made a note so when the food runners came and dropped off the food, they clarified if each dish had egg or not. My husband, who is not a big dtf lover, even said "maybe it's the ambiance but the food even tastes better here." Which I must agree with. It was more calm than the Disney location and definitely less busy. We still needed to wait, but very manageable since we planned ahead. read more

I love this place! Be prepared for a long wait, 45-50mins or make reservations in advance & arrive early. I love the soup dumplings & spicy pork/veggie dumplings. The appetizers are all amazing, ribs, cucumber salad, etc, the dessert dumplings are delicious too (if you have room). read more

Everyone was decorated to celebrate Chinese New Year! The servers had extra good luck envelopes so we won two salads on our next visit They decorated in red to bring in the year of the horse! We got shrimp & pork as well as crunchy dumplings, beef stew, shrimp fried rice, green beans (so crunchy & with ginger), as well as a noodle dish! I also got the sea salt drink & hot oolong tea. The hot tea goes so well with the handmade dumplings. The energy was so happy when we went. I look forward to our next time. read more

Din Tai Fung - Shanghainese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California