鼎泰豊 (NT$814)!
Wednesday Taiwan Din Tai Fung NT$814. Iconic Taiwan xiao long bao at flagship.
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.