Consisting of 8 flavors, one of their specialty dishes is their multi-colored XLBs
Have tried their Black Truffle, Garlic, Cheese, and Crab Roe, and Foie Gras combo which is quite distinct
There is also Ginseng and other flavors which have slipped my mind now.Seems more worth it to order the various flavors especially if it's your first time trying it. I would say the Crab Roe, Foie Gras, and Black Truffle is more flavorful. There's also a specific order in which you're supposed to eat it so you can appreciate each flavor without having had the previous overpowering what you're eating now

Come here when you're trying to impress guests that aren't familiar with the Chinese cuisine as the waiter who goes around pouring your tea with long nozzle is a show in itself.

Din Tai Fung is one of the Xiao Long Bao options that is originally from Taiwan.
As their noodles are not really their specialty, their must-eat dishes are actually their appetizers and the xiao long bao itself.A basket of 10 original pork dumplings. Coming here to eat without ordering this dish is a mistake.Shrimp Cake that reminded me of the Thai 'Moon' CakeSlices of Pork wrapped around cucumber with a heavy garlicy taste.
Absolutely Taiwanese!Tender beef slices garnished with spring onion.
Would be perfect with some carbsPromotion dumplings that had Red Bean Paste as the main filling along with a Dark Chocolate in the centre which melted when you bit into it. First time trying this and it was quite delightful!

For roughly $4 to $5 a plate, eating at this hole in the wall won't create a huge hole in your wallet.

The restaurant's food feels authentic as there seems to be Thai people working in the kitchen and serving you. Please be patient and enunciate while ordering as the way we accent our English is slightly different.

Of the dishes, I'd recommend the Som Tum. Have actually gone back to pack away 2 portions of it for a potluck as it's really authentic. Beware, it's quite spicy.

The Phad Thai was a let down as there seemed to be tomato ketchup in it which lost its tanginess and natural sour flavor from the lime. The Pineapple fried rice's presentation wasn't up to standard, then again, you're not paying $12+ at a fancy restaurant.

This place is okay for a quick bite, but you won't want to come down here if you're trying to impress someone.Som Tum/ Papaya SaladPad ThaiPineapple Fried Rice

Was lucky that there was no line when we went cause we went early, however, when we were leaving, the place was pretty much packed.So happy to have finally experienced the rave that all the New Yorkers are on about.Condiments on the table. Was a little surprised as I thought the presentation would have been a little better for this. The interior of the restaurant is really quite nice. My favorite section is the wall with all the plates/bowls.5 Flavored Potato balls that had a couple Japanese sauces, Curry, and Cheese flavor. My pick would have been the Mentaiko flavored one. I felt like I couldn't taste the Cheese so much.This was the side that came when the fatty pork and the Egg was ordered. Loved how the egg was served up chilled just like the hot spring eggs that we'd eat in Taiwan. The fatty pork that was on the side wasn't very unique but still tasty.Ramen that my friend orderedMy bowl that I ordered. Loved how there was no Seaweed and i twas fungus instead. The egg here is warm though, probably due to the heat of the soup. The bowl may look small in the picture, but I assure you that it's filling. The ramen that I ordered had a modern zest to it so it wasn't the traditional ramen taste, however, at the end of consuming the ramen, the saltiness did get to you.

Those whom are feeling under the weather, with elderly, or kids-- this is a good choice as it's quite a hassle-free dish to choose.

There was barely a line for the store and hence the food could be obtained quickly. We didn't think the Raw Fish Porridge would mean that the Fish would be served separately on another plate. Luckily, my friend and I are okay with sashimi.Put the fish slices into the porridge, and the slices would cook due to the heat of the porridge. The porridge was thick and you were not able to taste the individual rice pieces--perfect! The sauce they provided was also not full of soy sauce, hence no need to be afraid of over-saltiness.

I ailing throat felt quite soothed after this bowl or congee.