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    Din Tai Fung

    4.2 (6.9k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Nicole C.

    Service is great! Food quality is one of the best, compared to other DTFs I've been to. Not much of a wait for brunch with a reservation.

    Marta H.

    We had dinner at Din Tai Fung in Glendale on a Thursday night, my husband, son, and me, and really enjoyed our meal. It's definitely on the pricey side, but the food is filling, flavorful, and great for sharing. We ordered quite a bit! The cucumber salad was YUM; crisp, refreshing, and the perfect amount of spice. We also had the steamed broccoli, plus both the chicken and pork Xiao Long Bao, which are always fun and delicious. The standout for me was the spicy chicken wontons. The flavor of that sauce was AMAZING. I seriously wanted to put it on everything! The shrimp fried rice was another favorite, light, buttery, and really tasty without feeling heavy. My husband loved the fried pork chop. And then... dessert! The shaved snow with mango was incredibly light and flavorful. Just be prepared to eat it quickly because it melts FAST! Personally, I'd love the option of having just the shaved snow and fresh fruit without the mango sauce. But the absolute dessert winner was the chocolate dumplings with sea salt cream. Heaven in a dumpling. The warm chocolate with that slightly salty cream was the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, a really enjoyable family dinner with lots of dishes we'd order again. The service was great, but be prepared for a really long wait if you don't have a reservation! When we left we heard them telling someone it was a 2 hour wait! I'm giving it 4 stars primarily because of the price, but the quality and flavors were excellent.

    Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs
    Denise N.

    My usual location for DTF! I like this location a lot because it's located inside of the Glendale Galleria (a mall) and conveniently across from the Americana, so it makes a great family outing! The interior is super nice with a dimly lit aesthetic for a classy dining experience. Food and service is always great here. The waiters are very attentive, constantly checking in without the sense of hovering, and they're very informative for first-timers! The food always hits, no critique needed. Overall, this location is great for casual lunch or dinner!

    Green beans
    Sydni K.

    Came to Din Tai Fung for a late lunch on a Wednesday afternoon, so there was no wait. We got the pork XLB, cucumber, green beans, pork cutlet fried rice, and chocolate XLB. This was more than enough food for two of us, but we took home the leftovers. The worker was super kind and did not charge us for the green beans because we barely ate it. It wasn't because they were bad in any way, we were just genuinely so full from all the other food. This was my first time trying the pork cutlet fried rice, and the pork was so soft and flavorful. I would definitely get this fried rice again. I also love the chocolate XLB for dessert, and you can never go wrong with the pork XLB. I love Din Tai Fung, and would definitely recommend coming here, especially with a large group of people so you can share lots of food.

    How many hours does they spent in here?
    Clark H.

    You already know it's going to be good. This place is the Cheesecake Factory of dumpling houses. Make a reservation or stop here first when you get to the mall, then go do something else. If you're doing a walk-in with a group, everyone has to be there or you're SOL. Also let them know everyone has arrived because that seems to help. I got the text to head back by the time we walked over to the conveyor belt sushi place. Then you check in again and get a buzzer. That's the last step before getting your table. I don't know when this place isn't busy. You can come at weird times and you'll still wait. I won't wait more than 45 minutes anywhere anymore. The funny thing is it never feels busy once you're sitting down. It's calm. Then you remember there are like 100 people waiting outside and maybe don't sit there forever. Order the Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao because if you don't... why are you here? This was my third visit and they still ask if you've been there before. I guess some people have never had soup dumplings before because there's a "how to eat them" card on the table. Somebody must've bitten into one immediately and blasted soup all over themselves. So yeah... don't do that. The waiters are... there. They do their job. Nothing memorable. I thought our food took longer than it should've and even the water took awhile. If you're in the front room, the bathroom is FAR. Like you're gone long enough people at your table might wonder if you're okay. Also the men's room was out of order when I went, which would've been nice to know before I walked all the way back there. Anyway... Cheesecake Factory of dumpling houses. That's it. That's the goal. I'm sure your kid can get chicken fingers too.

    Xiao Long Bao (10 each)
    Megan L.

    Food and service are always great at this location! Recommend making a reservation though because it gets pretty busy even on weekdays. You can't go wrong with anything you order but the cucumber and soy noodle salad is always good to start, followed by the pork chop noodle soup, xiao long bao, and spicy pork wonton. Their cocktail selection is also pretty good - the lychee martini is my favorite!

    Suzy B.

    Had a wonderful lunch with my daughter, one of our favorite places to eat. We are happy to have at the bar and Elijah and Sam were amazing. Excellent service as usual. Food is always amazing consistent and beautiful ambience. They did an amazing job with the restaurant.

    Natalia O.

    Getting on the virtual waitlist is really simple, just make sure you're within 5 miles of the restaurant. Lines and wait times can get long (we waited about 1 hour and 30 min on a Thursday night), so plan ahead! There is free parking as part of the Glendale Galería mall. Service was great! Robert took care of us and gave us a rundown of the menu as first timers and offered suggestions while checking in on us. The food was overall really great!! There were definitely standout items like the noodles w/ diced beef and peppers, the chocolate buns, the pork chop fried rice, and the black pepper beef tenderloin which was my favorite. The dishes standout w/ the sauces they come with!! The veggies like bokchoy and the cucumbers were ok. I also found the soup dumplings to be quite bland and not very hot. Ambiance is cute, location is big and bathrooms and huge and clean!

    Spicy Wonton
    Girlie M.

    Din Tai Fung never disappoints. It's been a few years since I've been back to this location, but the food and experience were just as good as I remembered. We usually order the same favorites: XLB Pork - 5/5 XLB Pork & Crab - 5/5 Cucumbers - 5/5 Spicy Wontons - 5/5 (my favorite) Truffle XLB - 5/5 My son tried the Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Shao Mai, but he wasn't really a fan of it. I believe you can make reservations or join the waitlist ahead of time. We arrived right when they opened and were seated immediately, which was nice.

    Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao (6 each)
    Diana R.

    This was an exceptional experience with wonderful service, delicious food, and great dining experience. We were served by Joshua who provided amazing experience. He frequently ensured we had water and gave us updates on our items. As this was my first time, he explained the menu and dining experience to me. His service was great! The hostess was also great at getting us checked in. Now for the food. Amazing! This place operates mainly on a sharing family-style basis so it was great to get a little taste of everything. I tried the chicken fried rice, cucumber salad, garlic string beans, chocolate dumplings and the classic Xiao Long Bao (pork). Happy to report that everything was amazing. The little ginger soy vinegar sauce is so great and I love how it's customizable to each guest. The actually restaurant was a bit busy, which was expected. I went on a Friday night and had a 1 hr wait time after putting my name on the waitlist. Expect a little bit of a wait at popular times, but there's plenty of shops to browse in the meantime. I used the Yelp waitlist to wait in a virtual queue which went very smooth. Overall, great experience!

    Cucumber salad
    Michelle G.

    First time trying Din Tai Fung and I loved it! The food and drinks were amazing, and our server was great as well. I definitely recommend making a reservation because it gets busy. We made ours a few hours beforehand and just shopped around while we waited, and checking in once it was time was super easy. Everything we tried was really good, but the chocolate & mochi xiao long bao for dessert was probably my favorite SO good. Definitely understand the hype and would come back!

    Zhor B.

    Din Tai Fung was amazing. Waited 2 hours for a table just to spend $400 on dumplings the size of AirPods. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 My bank account: 0/10 Me 30 minutes later: "You guys wanna hit In-N-Out?"

    String Beans with Garlic
    Monica N.

    Food was amazing! no complaints at all, I absolutely enjoy the string beans with garlic, it's my favorite and very comforting. The lychee martini is a must try! It tasted amazing. Service was great. We had a fairly large group but they were able to assist us all! Ambiance was good! nice and dimly lit. I love that there's seating inside and outside! Definitely recommend making reservations so you don't have to wait hours to get a table!

    Steamed chicken soup is great

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    How do I cancel a reservation?

    Please email our us at guestservices@dtf.com or call the restaurant directly.

    Hello, is your cokage fee remains $15 per bottle ? Thanks 👍🏻

    As of this year, our corkage fee is $25 per bottle.

    Do you serve vegetarian food?

    Yes, we do offer vegetarian and vegan options.

    Will it be open on Memorial Day?

    We will be open on Memorial Day.

    Can the waitlist accommodate party of 6? Thanks.

    Yes

    Can I make a reservation for a party of 10?

    Hi Went, Thank you very much for your question.… 

    Is this location ion pet friendly?

    Yes, if you sit outside.

    Do u serve chicken feet?

    Unfortunately they do not serve chicken feet.

    How to make reservations for tomorrow Friday?

    To check our current availability for reservations, please visit our Yelp page. If there is no availability, you are very welcome to join us as a walk-in. We hope to see you soon!

    Do you need to make a reservation?

    Reservations are not required but I recommend it, specially for dinner and or on the weekend

    Can I make reservations?

    Yes, I was able to make a reservation for Glendale. But even with a reservation there is a line you wait in before you go in to speak with the front desk.

    Is it reservation only ? Or can you stop by as walk in to dine in?

    Hi Alicia, small party reservations are available on our website! However, if there are no reservations availble, you are also welcome to come in as a walk in.

    Where is the best place to park at the new Galleria location?

    At the Galleria itself, parking is unlimited and FREE (no purchase necessary) unlike the Americana which charges for everyone

    Are walk ins welcomed?

    yes they take walk ins. it could be a wait but they usually get you seats earlier than they promise.

    Where is the best place to park when going to your Din Tai Fung location?

    You can park in the ^ Galleria lot for free and walk to the restaurant or they have 2 hour validated valet parking.

    Do they also have the DimSum carts, or does everything come from the kitchen individually?

    Everything is from the kitchen, no carts at all. Fancier type of dimsum restaurant.

    I know that parties larger than 6 cannot make reservations, but can they accommodate a party of 10?

    Hi Cici, For party sizes that exceed the reservation limit, we can accommodate a party of 10, as we accept walk-ins. We hope to see you soon!

    Do they accept apple pay?

    Hello! Yes, our restaurants accept mobile payments. We hope to see you soon!

    Is there corkage fee if you bring own liquor?

    Hi Phillip! You are welcome to bring unopened wine to enjoy during your visit. The corkage fee is $15 per bottle.

    Is there many gluten free options on the menu?

    Yes, quite a few

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    Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Juicy Pork Dumpings

    Mama Lu's Dumpling House

    3.9(4.2k reviews)
    9.7 mi
    •$$

    The speed at which our dishes came out was in lightning. I was aghast at how fast we were served…read moreall four entrees in the time span of a bathroom trip in the hallway. Like holy smokes, are the chefs on steroids back there? A salute to their efficiency and time management. Family ordered the Thai fried rice, house special fish fillet, pork chop with Peking sauce, and a tofu dish I do not know the name of. The fish fillet was most definitely running the show here. It was heavenly with every bite. My brother and I had to practically restrain ourselves from demolishing the entire plate. Another deep nod to the chef's magnificent craftsmanship. Order this for a taste of no regrets. The servers were absolutely amazing. For a typical Chinese restaurant, it is pretty standard to be served and for the most part ignored unless you needed something specific. However, the servers here were right in the middle of the horrendous lunch rush, and yet they still managed to carry out gestures that genuinely touched me- one of the waitresses waited at the door and held it open for us when my mom returned from the restroom because they could see that my mom had limited mobility. The guy serving us also made sure he was always giving her ample room to move around amidst all the chaos and commotion of the restaurant. Considering the tables and chairs are inches apart from each other too, we were pretty cramped. I asked another worker for utensils later on, and he was genuinely so sweet going about it, patient and smiling. Service here really warmed my heart, which was such a bonus. The setting was probably the most intriguing part. I am not familiar about the history of this particular location, but considering the walls in the hallway had old newspaper articles and images of the establishment from who knows how many decades ago, I would say it's teetering on the edge of being a museum in itself. Makes for a cool peek into history, but the run down building and yellowing, stained walls in the hallway might throw some people off who are looking to dine somewhere that has kept more in stride with modern times. This visit was fantastic from beginning to end, and all the small details really made everything come together into a wonderful synopsis of food, family, and a little extra kindness.

    This place is awesome. How can it possibly have a 3.9 rating?! I must admit that I am visiting from…read moreNC where it is hard to find authentic Chinese food. I loved everything! Portions are HUGE. We laughed when our first dish (crispy noodle seafood) arrived and realized we ordered way too much. My husband and I ordered : Beef chow fun - incredible! His favorite Fired pork buns - my favorite! It is what this place of famous for! Seafood pan fried doodles - melt in your mouth seafood and tender shrimp. Huge dish Juicy Pork Dumplings - delicious!

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    Mama Lu's Dumpling House - On a Saturday packed house but good service!

    On a Saturday packed house but good service!

    Mama Lu's Dumpling House - Mongolian Beef

    Mongolian Beef

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    WangJia Restaurant - 姜蔥龍蝦

    WangJia Restaurant

    4.4(109 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    •$$

    *** Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants (2022): #86 ***…read more Ended up at WangJia Restaurant this past Saturday night for dinner for my first time. We arrived around 6:15pm without reservations, and unfortunately, every table was taken. The wait ended up being ~15 minutes, which was not too bad. We decided to walk over to Blossom Market Hall down the street for a quick drink to pass the time. To eat, we ordered the Stewed Duck Soup Noodle ($13.99), Shanghai Style Sweet And Sour Spare Rib ($16.99), and the Crab Meat With Dry Noodle ($14.99). Each dish was satisfying. If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the Stewed Duck Soup Noodle. The Crab Meat With Dry Noodle (one of my favorite dishes I tried in Shanghai) was admittedly a bit of a letdown. Overall, our experience here was positive one. Service was friendly, and the food came out surprisingly fast. The space itself is on the smaller side, but the ambiance is nice and intimate. If you're in the area, I'd recommend giving this place a try. I'd like to come back at some point to try more of their menu items.

    Wangjia offers beautifully cooked Shanghainese dishes in a location with black and white photos of…read moreold Shanghai. Shanghai Stewed Pork and Squid with Tea Tree Mushroom: The dish is served in a classy clay vessel. This is Chinese surf and turf at its finest. There are super tender pork morsels with a little fat on the edges. The pork and the squid complement each other so well through the long braising with sweet, savory, and ginger flavors. The tea tree mushroom is straw-shaped and wrinkly with a nice texture. Dining Area: There are about a dozen tables inside. Parking: There's a parking lot, but many of the spots seem to be reserved for other businesses. There are also many street parking spaces.

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    WangJia Restaurant - 紅燒鱈魚

    紅燒鱈魚

    WangJia Restaurant - 白斬雞

    白斬雞

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    Shanghailander Palace - Red Braised pork

    Shanghailander Palace

    3.6(294 reviews)
    11.7 mi
    •$$

    This is my 2nd time here. The first was likely not memorable since I didn't write a review or have…read morezero recollections, but glad I came back for lunch recently. In order to compete for lunch crowds, they have a lunch specials menu. Everything is about $13. but very good quality compared and flavor. We tried some items: Taiwanese style 3 cup rice; heavy flavored and savory. Not bad. Kung pao shrimp: Very good flavor with big pieces of shrimp. Delicious Meatball with crab meat vermicelli soup; Light, soothing and comforting. Shredded pork with bean curd. Many places make this dish, but Shanghailander makes a better one. The whole steamed fish was nicely seasoned, light and nice texture of the fish. We also tried the fried pumpkin pancakes. Hot, crispy and perfect sweetness. The service was mixed, but not in a bad way. The server was definitely warmer to another 'regular' customer, always joking with her but more serious and subdued with us. The manager was very friendly. Overall, no complaints. We will be back to try other menu items and also a couple of dishes we loved during this recent visit. * They have their own lot so parking should be easy. There are a lot of private rooms in here of various sizes. It appears this is a popular spot for private parties or gatherings.

    Can't underestimate the absolute beast of a feast you can have out in Shanghailander Palace. There…read morecan be a wait here at times so be prepared for that on weekends. Now, food. Everything is good and absolutely savory so be ready for umami left and right. Personally for me, I'm a sucker for anything braised or fried so surprise surprise, we got a healthy dose of braised pork and fried seaweed fish! Both were absolutely salivating so if you're stuck between one or the other, just get both. Pan fried buns are also another guilty pleasure of mine, so be liberal with how much you order, you won't regret it. Stuff yourself silly with the buns, just try not to splash any soup onto yourself. Beyond those 3 dishes, we ordered some noodles and vegetables but meh, protein dishes are where it's at. So all in all, this is a palace fit for a king/queen like you, eat up, be merry, maybe come back for round 2!

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    Shanghailander Palace - Shanghai, by the entrance

    Shanghai, by the entrance

    Shanghailander Palace - Cold chicken

    Cold chicken

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    Ji Rong Peking Duck - spicy pork鱼香肉丝

    Ji Rong Peking Duck

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    10.9 mi
    •$$

    Updating my review from many years ago. Initially I rated…read morethis place 3 stars, but over the years we have been regular patrons and have come to love Ji Rong inviting family and friends to celebrate special occasions. The Peking duck is still a stand out. Depending on the amount of people we love adding the signature crispy grouper with the sweet and chill or the short ribs. I love the Chengdu Style Green Bean Jelly. It's spicy numbing with a bit of tartness. They recently revamped their menu adding a lot of new things and their drinks list has grown substantially. Their grilled on the bone beef rib is excellent and new jellyfish appetizer has a wonderful crunch. We haven't tried every menu item because we always get at least one duck which takes up space but we are always aiming to try one new thing each time.

    The establishment is beautiful, well-kept, and the service was excellent. Everything that came out…read morelooked amazing, but unfortunately, I just wish the flavors lived up to the presentation. Given that this place is definitely on the higher end in terms of price, I was expecting the dishes to be a little more unique and exquisite. Peking Duck - 6/10 Pretty standard. The duck skin was crispy and fatty, which was good, but the actual meat was a little dry. The wrapper was okay, but nothing particularly memorable. Crispy Walnut Shrimp - 8/10 By far the best dish of the meal. The shrimp was lightly battered but incredibly crispy, and the walnuts were excellent and complemented the shrimp really well. The sweet melon was questionable, though. I couldn't quite understand the appeal of adding fruit to this dish. Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao - 7/10 The filling was definitely up there in terms of flavor and quality, but the wrapper was far too thick for my liking. A thinner wrapper would have made a big difference. Seared Honey Glazed Cod - 5/10 Unfortunately, this was my least favorite. The fish was very fishy, the sear wasn't particularly impressive, and the sauce didn't pair well with the cod. There were also chestnuts and what I believe were shallots, neither of which I really cared for. Overall, it's a beautiful establishment with great service and very impressive presentation. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't quite match the appearance or the price point for me. The Crispy Walnut Shrimp was the standout, but the other dishes were more average than I expected.

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    Ji Rong Peking Duck - Indoor seating

    Indoor seating

    Ji Rong Peking Duck - 香薰肘花 Sliced Pig Elbow with Garlic Sauce

    香薰肘花 Sliced Pig Elbow with Garlic Sauce

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    Din Tai Fung - shanghainese - Updated September 2026

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