Din Tai Fung

Taipei, Taiwan

With its simple tiles, tick-box menu and army of chefs wearing white baseball caps, Din Tai Fung looks – at first glance – like many other fast-food joints in Taipei. However, the original site of this much-loved chain (which has outposts all over the world) opened in 1958 and today it is still run by Yang Chi-hua, son of the founder Yang Bing-yi. From wontons to sticky rice wraps, attention to detail is everything. The signature serve is the cloud-like xiaolongbao steamed bun, their delicate skin complete with 18 folds, although the noodle soups also have a cult following.

Key Information

• Average price per person $20
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• +886 2 2321 8928
• Visit Din Tai Fung's Website

Location

No. 194, Section 2, Xinyi Road, Da'an District, Taipei, 106