Everything are good and 5 star service Presentation are good, would highly recommend. read more

This restaurant is consistently good and the food is great and the service exceptional. Great for small or large parties. Love JT

I do love me some Din Tai Fung and have eaten here in many countries around the world. Sadly, here things were just falling short. Dumpings were just ok. Cucumber salad was kinda watery and not right. Chicken wasn't really spicey and kinda wet. Sigh. We'll mark this location a first miss. read more

As delicous as I remember from the California location, I swung by here for a quick lunch across the street from my hotel. I absolutely adore dtf's delicate yet flavorful xiaolongbao. Today I ordered the pork soup dumplings as well as tried the spicy seafood dumplings. It was a great meal that hits just the right spot for a lover of dumplings in general. read more

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Great xiao long bao soup dumplings as always at Din Tai Fung and the spicy noodles with pork and prawn dumplings and green beans with crispy pork were both delicious as well. This location has a full bar and multiple beer choices on offer as well. Quick service, including robots doing the "running" of plates back and forth between the kitchen and dining room. read more

Went to try this store having tried many including the original in Taiwan. At 2pm I still had to wait for a single seat. Popular! I'm not sure about the robots. Yes a nice quirky touch and good for kids but in the end they still serve you the dishes. Talking to le of the servers he mentioned that they still serve although the robot brings it close to the table. I can see that this is important. It make such. Difference with someone bringing you the plate vs a non descript robot without eyes. This no really why I have them one less star really. The food (小籠包) and the prawn dumplings and the green beans. We're excellent. Quality you would expect and fast service. Freshly made. They really have the system and consistency set up to roll this out globally. You can't buy recommend them. Although typically Melbourne? I'm not sure.... read more

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Great food, service is way too effective. no atmosphere at all... probably the best dumplings I've ever had but the dishes came out all at once and we were hushed to eat them very fast. Even my dessert which I even told to be served after dinner, came when I was still in the middle of eating. (We've spent there just 30 min...never had a faster meal than this one) So, 5 Stars for the really tasty food, (We had prawn dumplings, seafood dumplings, Prawn vermicelli soup, Fried Tofu, Vegetable Buns and the Choco lava bun. The prawns are very fresh and the dumplings delicious.... But well because of the rush and everything, the dining experience was not nice. Next time I go I will just order one food after another XD And well it's better than to wait for your food I guess... If you are curious and you love dumplings give it a try! read more

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The restaurant is huge and is located inside a giant mall complex. Everything about the place was modern and clean. I tried the XLB, which was consistent and juicy like other establishments in California. I enjoyed pairing it with the fresh ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce. The spicy vegetable and pork wontons were delicious! It was very flavorful and aromatic. The dan dan noodles were disgusting and tasted like noodles drenched in peanut butter sauce. I basically created a hybrid dish by combining the spicy vegetable and pork wonton with it, which made it somewhat more appetizing and edible. Customer service was somewhat disappointing. I was the first one there, but was seated third. The hostess did not acknowledge my presence until I flagged her down. The same thing happened when I was ordering food. I also also had to ask for my water refill. read more

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My sister and I came here for lunch. She wanted to try Din Tai Fung as we do not have a location in Toronto, Canada. We arrived at 1pm and there was no line up. Ordering here is pretty standard, mark off items you want on the provided sheet and then hand it to the server. We ordered pork xiao long bao, 1 truffle xiao long bao, Noodles with minced pork and a strawberry soda. Our food came pretty quickly. The noodles were tasty and had a nice bounce to it. I liked that it was seasoned perfectly and not salty. The pork dumplings were sooo good. The broth wasn't greasy and there was a good ratio between the dumpling wrapper and filling. As for the truffle dumpling, I've never had truffles before so I wasn't sure what to expect, but as soon as I bit into it, I realized it was the best dumpling I've ever eaten. They are so good but a bit pricey at $5 per dumpling, my stomach wanted more but my wallet didn't lol. Service was minimal but pretty attentive. The servers would clear our empty plates soon after we finished a dish. Overall it was a good experience, the dumplings were really good. If had a location in Toronto, I'd definitely go more often. read more

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I prefer the Los Angeles locations over this one - yeah I said it! The XLB had more of the crab "mustard" flavor; dunno if this is due to a difference in regional palette. Not as repugnant as Joe's Shanghai in NYC at least. It's more of a madhouse. But a large location. Expect a wait. Service is a bit more gruff if you enjoy that authentic vibe. read more

Din Tai Fung - Fried & breaded mango & shrimp & mayo thingy was a special item (limited run) It was okay. Mango was nice. - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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I'm biased, I love Din Tai Fung. I've eaten at DTF's around the world. I was super excited when this one opened in Melbourne in 2015. DTF is a casual family friendly Taiwanese dumpling restaurant chain with very high preparation standards. DTF really are the gold standard for Xia Long Baos. They precision assemble their XLBs better than any other place I have tried. The colored XLB's, that they call Dumpling Gems have different fillings for each color and are particularly challenging to make. When DTF first opened in Melbourne it took them a month after they opened, to perfect their colored dumpling gems and offer them for people to order. Their chili cucumber, mango rolls, pork potsticker dumplings, chili wontons dumplings, and thousand year old egg with pork floss are also very good. read more

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Bit $$$$ but have to say the Xiaolongbao is pretty good. Skin is of the right thickness and texture. The juices / soup within??? Oh man!! Absolutely frickn great is all I can say! Can't say much about the dan dan mien though. Very average and no spice at all. read more

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I'm one of the lucky few who has been to the original Din Tai Fung in Taiwan with some friends and locals. My experience of Melbourne's newest and most shiny dumpling house is eerily similar. I know that chain stores are meant to keep the quality and experience consistent between venues and Din Tai Fung is absolutely a product of that. My group of 4 friends arrived and were told we would need to wait around 15 minutes for a table to become ready. We were given a electronic buzzer to let us know when to come back and 15 minutes on the dot it started vibrating and beeping - food time! Entering the restaurant we were treated to the open kitchen (behind large glass windows) showing a army of chefs furiously folding their famous dumplings. It's a pretty incredible thing to watch. Every single staff member who walks past us treats us to a happy welcoming tune of "ni hao" (hello). The interiors are clean, modern and minimal with nice symmetry with the rest of the Emporium Shopping Centre. It fits the location perfectly. As we rested our coats on the chairs behind us our smiling waitress dashes over to put a protective cover over the top of them - just another mark of attention to detail this team goes to! We decide to order everything and I mean everything, delicious dumplings arrive followed by scrumptious noodles, rice dishes and just at the point when we think we can not stuff another single piece of food in our mouths a refreshing pot of tea is delivered to help wash it all down. The food while being tasty, fresh and filling is above average in price compared to similar places around town. As a whole I do like Din Tai Fung and would recommend a trip here for those who have not been before. If you are a dumpling aficionado then check out some other places in nearby China Town. For a chain restaurant this is how it should be. read more

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This may be a case of first-week jitters, but DTF Melbourne Emporium needs to lift its XLB game. While the familiar paper-thin dumpling skin and silky soup that DTF is famous for was present in their pork xiao long bao (soup-dumplings) tonight, the size and texture of the meat was disappointing. Don't get me wrong - it was still delicious, just smaller and less-refined than I remember. And a little more salt or, dare I say, MSG wouldn't have hurt either. Other dishes tried were sesame noodles, chilli wontons and pork bao. All very good, but again, not mind blowing. Decor-wise, the restaurant looks trendy and almost hipster-esque, with a curious c-shaped layout and oddly sprawled out dining table arrangement. Also be prepared to wait 30-60 mins for a table, as they don't take reservations. All in all, it's still very early days for Melbourne's first DTF restaurant. My tip, don't rush out to join the queues just yet. They have much to improve on. read more

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The much hyped DTF finally comes to town after reproducing like a family of horny rabbits throughout Asia. Even the foul mouthed Karate chopping Anthony Bourdain claims that their XLBs are one of the best around (see IFC of menu)... Verdict - under seasoned! The dumpling skins are good, the texture is perfect the soup is fine but the mince pork, yes the most important minces of pork is under seasoned :-( Maybe a bit harsh and maybe I went there too soon after the opening and they've yet to refine their secret techniques. I don't know... but I had the house and sour soup and some veggies too and they seemed to miss the essential magic seasoning. read more

Din Tai Fung - Their famous xlbs - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Hands down the best dumplings I've had in Melbourne. After 2 visits haven't had to wait for a table, or food with such speedy service, so I am a big fan! The only down side is that the vegetarian options are very, very limited. Especially if you want dumplings. Such a shame as the dumplings are an amazing highlight. If you're into delicious food (can't imagine you'd be reading this if not) and dumplings then you should go and eat here. IMMEDIATELY. Yum. read more

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Excellent service and the food is amazing. I will definitely be ordering again. The atmosphere was very nice and the menu was very accommodating. read more

Din Tai Fung - where it's fame preceeds itself. First of all the waiting system that they use is absolutely genius. i love that you get to pick and choose from the menu before you get seated so it's quick and streamlined. Staff were really friendly and helpful. We got a variety of things - hot and sour soup, some xiao long baos, the fried chicken chop, a special pork noodle and the mango pudding for dessert. Everything was a delight. The noodles were so smooth they just slid down your throat, the dumplings burst in your mouth as you chewed on them and the chicken was crisp and tasty. We would've ordered more if we weren't already so full. Stay away from the matcha smoothie though, it was the only crap 'dish' of the day. read more

Din Tai Fung - Special pork noodle - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Unique Dish: Yummy Prawn Fried Rice & Xiao Long Bao Dumplings Special: Truffle Dumplings / Special Compartment Stand next to your table to put your belongings for your comfort - makes the place looks tidy too. Love the fresh cut chilli. Check out the cute toys at the cashier. Food: Good Portion size. $1+ for a pot of tea. Service: Servers are well presented, smiling & polite. Came quickly to us when we raised our hands for service. Atmosphere: Well decorated & Clean. Temperature is Climate Controlled. Toilet is posh & clean. Great Music at the right volume. Price: Value for $$$ I give it 5 / 5 stars. I highly recommend you to bring your family, colleagues and friends there this week. :) Best regards, Jianfa Ben Tsai 35 years of Restaurant Dining Experience Managed Food Business Worked at 5 Star Hotels read more

This place is quite casual, you are given a table number and you will need to go in and find that table. It doesn't have a classy feel to it, but the food has never disappoint! The hot and spicy dumplings are something I cant go without. If you are game, try the lava bun, its sweet and savoury in one bite. read more

Din Tai Fung - Dumplings heaven - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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This is the third time I ate at Din Tai Fung in 3 different countries. And I like this place less and less. I ate soup dumplings and they are just ok their soy sauce is very salty I will stop coming here. Over priced and the foods are just meah read more

Din Tai Fung - The chefs are cooking my Xiao Long Bao - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This was my second visit to DTF in a week - first visit was with friends, second with family. Within the space of a week, the system in allocating tables to the queuing horde had changed; for the worse. There was a lot more confusion for my second visit, as there wasn't a clear system or queue, for that matter. After finally getting a table, staff were vigilant in service, and I felt the covers for your jacket hung on the back of your seat was a nice touch. Food was quick to be delivered, and at good intervals. Whilst the food was good, I felt it wasn't as good as my first visit. My fellow diners felt they have had better dumplings elsewhere, where there was less queuing involved. Whilst overall it was a pleasant experience, I'm hesitant to say it justifies the queue. It is also possible that because of the horde of patrons they are trying to get into the restaurant, their consistency in quality isn't quite up to scratch. Would probably return in the future to give them another chance when the queues are much, much shorter. read more

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Delicious food that looks just like the photos. The beef is a must have. Beef was tender although the chilli shrimp and noodles couldn't really be described as spicy. Reasonable selection of wines. read more

Din Tai Fung - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Superb meal! I have been to another location of this chain and it was just as delicious as I remembered. It is advised to come with a group so you can share the dishes. Pork soup filled dumplings are still the best, tasty pork chop fried rice, spicy shrimp/pork dumplings with noodles and flavourful green beans. The shrimp and pork soup filled dumplings are a bit hard to bite but tasty! With so much on the menu it is easy to go crazy although the cost is tough to stomach. read more

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This is my second attempt at a review following the removal of my first review for allegedly containing inappropriate content. The dumplings were out of this world. Sadly for me they departed from me far sooner than I would have liked. I'm unsure whether MSG was used or not but my bowels expelled the dumplings quicker than you can say Fúwùyuán. Overall a somewhat pleasant experience. read more

I've been to several Din Tai Fung branches around the world, and this is one of the best. The pricing is reasonable, the xiao long bao are great, and the service and atmosphere is great. The restaurant gets lots of natural light, and the tables are well spaced apart. The crab xiao long bao were really good - and I recommend ordering these over the standard pork ones, especially if you've had xiao long bao before. read more

I really wanted to like this place because we went to the one in Shanghai and we had a great experience and the dumplings were fantastic. But as they say, you never get the same thing twice. First this place is hard to find because the mall was closed and we had to find a small elevator to get you to the 4th floor. Once inside, it's chaotic and loud but I can overlook that for nice dumplings. We sit down and they give nice bag holders and chair covers to protect our bags and coats. That was really nice especially in a crazy restaurant like this. Once the food arrived I was disappointed. The skin of the soup dumplings were nice and thin, but the meat was not as soft as I expected. The flavor was good and I really enjoyed the soup. Ahhh... The dan dan noodles were a total bomb. It's like someone got hold of the sesame paste and doused the entire dish with it. I make a better one and that doesn't mean much. Melbourne has so many good dumpling restaurants that I wouldn't make it special trip. If you're shopping in the Emporium and there isn't a long line then I might go. read more

Pretty good dumplings, although compared to some other melbourne institutions (HuTong) a little too small and overpriced. But the service is great and a lot of the side dishes were really yummy, especially the Taiwanese Style Fried Chicken. Also the sorbet and ice creams are yum. The decor and space is clean and modern and it's great being able to see into the kitchen and watch the dumpling ninjas do there magic! read more

This place captures a great deal of the flavors of Din Tai Fung in Taiwan but without as much of the delicacy and care. The pickled cucumbers were in a tasty sauce though the cucumber was cut really thick, and on the soft side. Not hard and crunchy. The limited edition jeweled dumplings were good with the thin dumpling skin and flavors of the soup coming out. It was interesting to try the different flavors of each dumpling though really they didn't taste that different. (I did have a beef and cheese one though.) read more

As the old saying goes, you can't really forget your first love. Din Tai Fung has always been my go-to dumpling place, not just in Melbourne, but also in Singapore and Malaysia. The only difference between the Asian DTF and the Aussie DTF is that the menu in Asia has more variety, and cost-wise, it is cheaper. A meal for 2 would cost around AU$20 in Asia, while a meal for 2 in Australia would cost around AU$60. Our favourite is the spicy noodle and the baos. Either way, the food is still amazing and we'd definitely come back for more. read more

I totally understand why this place is this busy. When we got to the restaurant, there was a queue of about 15 groups in front of us. The wait, however, was only about 15 minutes, and as they gave us a menu, we ordered as soon as we got our seats. Really efficient. The first set of dumplings arrived within 10 minutes - they were delicious, and some of the best I've ever tasted. The juice inside went really well with vinegar. These first ones had pork filling. The next set had shrimp. Again, delicious. Third dish was sea spinach. However, the dessert (almond pudding) was a little average - which was disappointing, considering what had come before. The other dessert was sesame ice cream: more impressive than the pudding. What really clinched this for me was the speed and efficiency. I really recommend this place read more

Came closer to 11.30 than 12 to beat the queues and was seated immediately. I am a huge fan of the World Square outlet in sydney to cure all my ills but this melbourne version left me a little cold. The xlb were ok. The skins were perfect but the overall flavour was lacking. Plus the steamed pork bun had the same filling as the xlb. Not what I was expecting but not bad either. I think I will stick to other favourites around town til the type dies down and try them again. read more

Been craving of Din Dai Fung's Vegetarian Delight since I had some back in Singapore, so I've decided to have some here. Still preferred the one in Singapore. I also had their Steamed Pork Dumpling and Crab Meat & Roe with Pork Dumpling; taste great but I will still come back for the one in Singapore. read more

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Go early to avoid the line. Take the elevator to the 4th floor. Efficient and friendly staff. Good job! Food did not disappoint: XLB: yes they are that good. Drunken Chicken: good effort. Dandan noodle: noodle booked just right, not too soft Will come back again. read more

Din Tai Fung - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Tried a few times to get in here but always dissuaded by long lines and wait times, and other times disappointed to find it closing so early on weeknights (most likely beholden to the Emporium trading hours), we finally made it for dinner on a Thursday night, walking right in around 7pm, no lines to be seen at this time and day. Now let's cut to the elephant in the room - are they the best Xiao Long Bao I've ever had? No, and probably not worth waiting hours to try when we're spoiled for choice of great dumplings elsewhere in this city, but they're still pretty damn good. So much so we ordered a repeat of them to finish off with to make sure we left with the delicious soupy taste in our mouths. The other dishes were also good, again nothing to really rave about, but certainly no complaints. The service was busy and bustling, clearly a well oiled machine. Will likely be back, but will again be sure to come at a time when there's no lines to be found when we do. read more

I came here on the recommendation of my brother in law who likes to think of himself as somewhat of a dumpling connoisseur. That was a year ago and I really enjoyed the food and service. When my friend messaged me to have lunch today and wanted dumplings I thought to go back to this place. Everything tastes fresh and clean. There is lots of subtle flavors in each dish. The dumplings are delicate and not stodgy which I like. We can eat a lot without feeling bloated and tired! The dishes come out fast and the attention to hygiene in this place is commendable. Good value for money. read more

I really loved this restaurant the wait staff were prompt. When we arrived we were given a table and a sheet to fill out. The sheet had the menu items and you just put in what you wanted and how many of each you wanted. As soon we finished there was someone on their way to pick it up. The food came out 10-15min after ordering, mind the restaurant wasn't extremely busy. For main we ordered a fried rice, black beans, vegetable spring rolls, chicken dumplings and the restaurants famous pork dumplings. For dessert we had sesame dumplings and lava dumplings. We really enjoyed all our meals but our 11 year old wasn't a huge fan of dessert. We had 4 people and possibly a little too much food as we usually don't get drinks and dessert but it was around $130. I would really recommend going to this restaurant and I wish it was in my home town. read more

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Love Din Tai Fung. I've been to Din Tai Fung across the world. But this was the slowest and worst service I've ever received at one of their outposts. read more

I enjoy their dumplings so much. In my opinion this is one of the bes chinese restaurants in Melbourne. Too expensve.

A popular restaurant chain that started in Taiwan. Melbournians should be pleased to be part of the action! Very popular at times so be prepared to wait for a table to become available. It's location in Emporium may be a bit tricky to find. A specific set of lifts & escalators to get access. First choice to get your dumpling fix. read more