Comments on: Din Tai Fung, Sydney (World Square)

By: sydneyguyrojoe

sydneyguyrojoe — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:39:12 +0000

i almost went here with a friend but it the menu looked pricey!!
$3.50 for cucumber hmmmm………..

Still for me, Hong Fu in parramatta is the best dumplings ive had

By: SoRMuiJAi

SoRMuiJAi — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:47:47 +0000

My favourite will have to be shanghai night, and then new shanghai (next to shanghai night). I’ve done an indepth comparison multiple times to come up with that conclusion

By: D

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:34:54 +0000

I don’t think the Sydney Din Tai Fung lives up to the quality that is offered in the other international branches. Having tried DTF in Beijing, it ‘s a complete different ball-game in terms of standards.

Tbh, after trying DTF in Syd, it hasn’t left a lastable impression on me. Maybe it’s targeted at the crowds that aren’t quite sure as to what authentic shanghai really should taste like. When compared to the eateries in Ashfield; I think Ashfield is much better in terms of quantity and quality.

I won’t leave my comment on a sour note; the fried taro dessert is sensational as well as the braised beef noodles.

By: Howard

Howard — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:18:39 +0000

Teresa : Yep that was when we went with the massive group! Taro dumpling was my favourite.

By: teresa

teresa — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:43:27 +0000

Is this the time we all went for the first time?

I remember those dessert dumplings were awesome!

By: squishies

squishies — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:15:03 +0000

chocolatesuze: they have red bean dumplings... but i think that's about it for dessert dumplings =)

By: chocolatesuze

chocolatesuze — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:28:21 +0000

heehee the taro dumplings look so cute! do they do any other dessert dumplings?

By: Howard

Howard — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:14:40 +0000

SoRMuiJAi : Fully agree with you there. I found the flavours to have a little more ‘kick’ in Ashfield. I just had a look at our bill and for 7 people it cost us $200 odd at Din Tai Fung and for 5 it costs us $70 at New Shanghai. Of course, you do pay the premium to eat at Din Tai Fung and there is no denying the quality. However, if I was to go for another dumpling fix Ashfield would definately get my vote.

By the way, have you been to any of the other dumpling like places in Ashfield? There seems to be a few of them on both sides of the road.

By: SoRMuiJAi

SoRMuiJAi — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:57:55 +0000

I much prefer New Shanghai and Shanghai Nights to Din Tai Fung. The dumplings have a much richer flavour at the shops in Ashfield. And although it doesn’t have the amazing dumpling skins Din Tai Fung has, the filling more than makes up for it. And for twice the amount of food at half the price, you can’t argue with that.

By: squishies

squishies — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:12:01 +0000

would have to say that the century egg is an acquired taste… actually doesn’t taste too bad, but seeing how it looked like made it really hard for me to swallow. =P