Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung
Various outlets around Singapore: Wisma Atria, Junction 8, Paragon, Tampines Mall
Ratings: 6.5/10
From its first outlet at Paragon a few years back, numerous outlets of Din Tai Fung have sprung up around Singapore. Though the Singapore version of Din Tai Fung is nothing compared to its pioneer in Taipei, it’s no doubt a decent Chinese restaurant located in town that is reasonably priced.
Steamed Pork Dumplings or Xiao Long Bao - the signature dish of Din Tai Fung
The “Xiao Long Bao” or the steamed pork dumplings are of course best eaten when they are dipped into vinegar along with shreds of ginger added to it. The thickness of the dumpling skin is just right and the pork fillings together with the juices in each dumpling are delicious.
On the whole, the food at Din Tai Fung can be described as mildly-flavoured. As a result, it is the ingredients that take a centre stage in the dishes that it serves. The dishes neither hit you with an overpowering taste as a result of a strong concoction of sauces, nor do they attempt to “wow” you with delicacies. It is this simplicity in the dishes that are served that highlights the intricacies in the food. And this is the reason why I like the food at Din Tai Fung.
Noodle soup with shrimps sliced bamboo shoot and green vegetables
