April 7, 2008.
Dumplings, dumplings, dumplings. What a gift from the Lord above. Pop them in your mouth and let them fill and expand in your stomach. I've had them fried, boiled, steamed, overcooked, greasy, rubbery, you name it. Even after living in China, I have to say the ones at
Din Tai Fung on South Baldwin in Arcadia take the cake. Din Tai Fung originated in mainland China in 1969 then moved to Taiwan and then they began opening chains all over Asia before coming to Los Angeles. Currently the one in Arcadia is the only location in the US. Their pork dumplings rest at the bottom of the dumpling and are surrounded by a small collection of soup and juices . So when you pop it in your mouth the noodle bubble bursts and your mouth fills with that wonderful soupy goodness. The noodle part is so fresh and the texture is perfect. The dumplings are made right on the spot and you can watch them shaping and forming them to dumpling perfection through a glass window. We usually order the classic pork dumplings and an order of shaomai, which are also dumplings but are shaped a little differently. See pic above, the pork dumplings are on the right and the shaomai is on the left. The shaomai we ordered were topped with shrimp. Along with their signature dumplings they have amazing noodle soups, steamed buns and fried rice that is light and fluffy and not greasy! They also have a vegetable of the day plate that changes with the season. This last time we went with Adam and Vince and ordered the red bean buns for dessert. I use to eat these all the time in China, so they brought back a taste I had forgotten I loved. The red bean paste inside the steamed bun was so light and fresh and not too sweet. If you do go, which you should, try and go early before the dinner rush. Weekends you should always expect a wait. Even if you do have to wait just step into the gift store just kiddie corner. All your Sanrio friends are there and you can pick up some great Chinese and Korean bowls and place settings. So head on down to Din Tai Fung for the quintessential dumpling experience. GRADE: A
Dumplings, dumplings, dumplings. What a gift from the Lord above. Pop them in your mouth and let them fill and expand in your stomach. I've had them fried, boiled, steamed, overcooked, greasy, rubbery, you name it. Even after living in China, I have to say the ones at Din Tai Fung on South Baldwin in Arcadia take the cake. Din Tai Fung originated in mainland China in 1969 then moved to Taiwan and then they began opening chains all over Asia before coming to Los Angeles. Currently the one in Arcadia is the only location in the US. Their pork dumplings rest at the bottom of the dumpling and are surrounded by a small collection of soup and juices . So when you pop it in your mouth the noodle bubble bursts and your mouth fills with that wonderful soupy goodness. The noodle part is so fresh and the texture is perfect. The dumplings are made right on the spot and you can watch them shaping and forming them to dumpling perfection through a glass window. We usually order the classic pork dumplings and an order of shaomai, which are also dumplings but are shaped a little differently. See pic above, the pork dumplings are on the right and the shaomai is on the left. The shaomai we ordered were topped with shrimp. Along with their signature dumplings they have amazing noodle soups, steamed buns and fried rice that is light and fluffy and not greasy! They also have a vegetable of the day plate that changes with the season. This last time we went with Adam and Vince and ordered the red bean buns for dessert. I use to eat these all the time in China, so they brought back a taste I had forgotten I loved. The red bean paste inside the steamed bun was so light and fresh and not too sweet. If you do go, which you should, try and go early before the dinner rush. Weekends you should always expect a wait. Even if you do have to wait just step into the gift store just kiddie corner. All your Sanrio friends are there and you can pick up some great Chinese and Korean bowls and place settings. So head on down to Din Tai Fung for the quintessential dumpling experience. GRADE: A
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Wow. This is some cool beta. I can almost taste those dumplings. Hmm, must travel to Arcadia tomorrow.
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