鼎泰豊 (NT$814)!

Wednesday Taiwan Din Tai Fung — 鼎泰豐 (Din Tai Fung) at NT$814 (~SGD$37 at 2019 exchange). Iconic Taiwan xiao long bao at flagship.

We ordered:

• Din Tai Fung Taiwan dinner spread — NT$814

Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐) at source — the proper Taipei flagship Din Tai Fung experience. Different from Singapore Din Tai Fung outlets (proper authentic execution), the Taiwan flagship provides proper origin experience.

The Din Tai Fung heritage:

• Founded 1958 Taipei (originally cooking oil shop)
• Pivoted to xiao long bao in 1970s
• Global expansion (Singapore, HK, Japan, US, UK, Australia)
• Strict quality standards (21g/dumpling, 18 folds)
• The proper “Taiwan culinary export” classification

The Taiwan source Din Tai Fung experience:

• Origin flagship location (Taipei)
• Proper authentic execution
• Wider Taiwan-exclusive menu items
• Cultural significance
• The proper “Din Tai Fung pilgrimage”

At NT$814 (~SGD$37), proper Din Tai Fung Taiwan pricing — slightly cheaper than Singapore Din Tai Fung pricing for similar spread.

Overall: 4.9 / 5. 😋👍🏼 Excellent Taiwan Din Tai Fung flagship. Would re-visit.

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