Since Din Tai Fung opened a location a couple of years ago in Costa Mesa, I have only visited a few times, and every time I find myself asking why I’m not there more often. I’m lucky to live close by, and despite this location being located in South Coast Plaza, it’s never overwhelmingly crowded. If you get there when they open for lunch, you will walk right in! This place is great for a post-shopping refuel, business lunch, or day date. With an extensive menu, they have something for everyone, but my favorites include: any of their XiaoLongBaos (soup dumplings), Wontons with Spicy Sauce, and any of their Greens with garlic. Their reputation speaks for itself and it’s an experience to watch their dumpling creation process through the glass window, but there really is something for even the pickiest of eaters, they just have to be convinced 😉

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