🥢 Din Tai Fung NYC – Upscale but Less Authentic

The long-awaited Din Tai Fung has landed in Manhattan — with a moody, lounge-like basement space that feels more like a cocktail bar than a Taiwanese dumpling house. Book weeks ahead, even for off-peak slots. 🥟 Dumplings & Buns Pork Xiao Long Bao – Decent but not exceptional (made by non-Taiwanese hands?). Mushroom Veggie Dumplings – Tasty and cute (green wrappers!). Sweet Taro & Chocolate Lava Buns – Fun desserts, though the chocolate can be overly sweet. 🍚 Mains Fried Rice (with pork chop or shrimp) – Fragrant, fluffy, and well-executed. Shanghai Stir-Fried Rice Cakes – Chewy and savory, though shrimp and pork versions taste almost identical. Taiwanese Pork Zongzi – Soft, sticky, and beloved by some (skip if you prefer traditional texture). 🥒 Sides Pickled cucumber and stir-fried cabbage are fresh and reliable. Polished, modern, and tasty — but don’t expect the homey, bustling vibe of Taipei. Come for the experience, not the nostalgia. 📍 Din Tai Fung – Manhattan, NYC 💰 Around $40–$50 per person #DinTaiFungNYC #NYCDimSum #XiaoLongBao #UpscaleChinese #NYCEats #NYCRestaurants #DumplingSpot #NYCFoodie #TaiwaneseFood #ManhattanEats #NotQuiteAuthentic