"It was an extraordinary experience at DTF Bellevue, perhaps because I've been a loyal customer at their original store in Taipei, Taiwan. It's evident that they worked hard to create an atmosphere that matches the trendy restaurants in town. DTF has been one of my favorite restaurants in Taipei, with consistent quality and excellent service in Taiwan. I’m confident they are striving to maintain, if not exceed, those standards at their overseas locations. I enjoyed the hot and sour soup, noodles with sesame sauce, and the chocolate mochi XLB tonight. I think I might even prefer the taste here over what’s offered at the Taipei location. The shrimp fried rice is good, but the rice itself might be a bit too moist, which makes it less than perfect. I would say that DTF serves the world’s best fried rice at their Taipei locations, i hope they can improve overtime here in North America. Perhaps their signature Xiao Long Bao needs the most improvement compared to what’s served at their Taipei location. The meat filling and the broth haven't blended together as they do back home, which is somewhat disappointing to me. Although Din Tai Fung offers Taiwanese Xiao Long Bao, which evolved from Shanghai cuisine, what Din Tai Fung seeks is not a strong flavor but a balance of taste, along with a healthier approach to cooking. Some Chinese people may not appreciate Taiwanese Xiao Long Bao because they are not used to resisting the temptation of strong flavors and greasy ingredients. If you enjoy food at this DTF location, I highly recommend you to go visit Taipei and try making a comparison between the food here and the food back their homeland. Vegetarian options: If you have a chance to visit Taipei’s store, the veggie steam dumplings is at different level. Having said that, it is still good here. Parking: Free parking, no need to validate, to register or to pay for parking. Kid-friendliness: Kids love chocolate Mochi XLB Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious enough for wheel chair access"
Vegetarian Noodle Soup
