Calling all dumpling aficionados in Sydney, rejoice, for Din Tai Fung is finally here! The world renowned award-winning dumpling house has spread its wing to Sydney, Australia. Treat your tastebuds to a delectable experience and into a paradise of delights.We arrived at peak lunch hour on a Monday afternoon and the restaurant was house packed. Not a surprise, in fact I had kinda expected it. Since its opening in May, there's always a queue at about any hour of the day.
The interiors of Ding Tai Fung and catchy décor of bamboo steamers. The service was prompt and the waitresses were courteous even though it was busy.
Another décor - mounted soup spoons showcased with bright fluorescent lights.Assorted buns ready to be steamed. Din Tai Fung serves a variety of buns, ranging from steamed vegetable and pork buns to savoury desserts like taro, black sesame and red bean buns.
Pork Dumpling - Xiao Long Bao (6 pcs) 小籠包 - $8.80The house special. The world famous Ding Tai Fung xiao long bao has at least 18 exquisite pleats on each dumpling. The delicate bite-size dumplings have translucent silken skins and juicy pork filings. They were sensational, bursting in my mouth in a succulent explosion. I was in total bliss.
The pork dumplings were deliciously addictive. We ordered 2 baskets for sharing and they were gone in no time. Interestingly, Din Tai Fung even has a printed step-by step guide to eating the pork dumpling on each table. My way of enjoying xiao long bao - Dip the dumpling in ginger vinegar sauce and down it in one mouthful (that's to avoid squirting the juice all over your shirt, or worse, the person seated next to you).
The pork dumplings were deliciously addictive. We ordered 2 baskets for sharing and they were gone in no time. Interestingly, Din Tai Fung even has a printed step-by step guide to eating the pork dumpling on each table. My way of enjoying xiao long bao - Dip the dumpling in ginger vinegar sauce and down it in one mouthful (that's to avoid squirting the juice all over your shirt, or worse, the person seated next to you).
Fried Rice with Fried Pork Chop 排骨蛋飯 - $12.80This is another winner. The fluffy fried rice is so much better than the ones served in Ding Tai Fung Singapore. The pork chop is tender to bite and nicely fried, though I feel that they could have been more well marinated. Nevertheless, a delight to eat.
Steamed Beef Soup 元盅牛湯 - $8.80Another well received dish. The soup has a subtle clean taste and and the beef is tender. Two thumbs up.
Cha Jiang Noodle with Pork Mince 炸醬麵 - $11.80
Wok Fried Water Spinach with Garlic 炒空心菜 - $10.80The last dish served. I was wondering why the vegetable was late and upon checking, found that they have forgotten our order! The waitress, with her professional smile, gently apologised and asked if we still wanted the order. The simple stir-fried water spinach (or kangkung) topped with golden fried garlic has a pleasingly mild flavour. The leaves were tender and the hollow stems crisp to bite.
Total bill came up to $67.80, including a pot of tea ($2/pax). The 3 smiling ladies happily returned to work feeling all pleased and satiated.
Total bill came up to $67.80, including a pot of tea ($2/pax). The 3 smiling ladies happily returned to work feeling all pleased and satiated.
Din Tai Fung 『鼎泰豐』
Shop 11.04, Level 1
World Square Shopping Centre
644 George St, Sydney 2000
Tel: +61 (02) 9264 6010
Open 7 days
11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm
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