Din Tai Fung - S San Diego

Delicious food in a nice place. While waiting you can see people preparing the dumplings. While nice, the place was loud so I wouldn 't call it Romantic . I definitely recommend going with a group and sharing lots of different things. They made splitting a check super easy.Do yourself a favor and get the chocolate dumpling. Changed my life.

Food: I’m here for the vegan steamed buns and the vegan dumplings! Please please bring vegan soup dumplings to this location ??Atmosphere: Lovely atmosphere, lively but not too loud and excellent service, the staff are both super professional and very kind.Wait: We were estimated 45-60 minute wait, but got a text around 20 minutes later saying they might get us in early. The waitlist system was very smooth and it’s pretty ideal to be able to walk around the mall while we wait.

Excellent food and the service is incredible. The restaurant is quite big, which is great since they can get busy fast. They do check for allergies and restrictions at the beginning. If you're not sure how much you can eat, you'll still have a chance to order more later so don't feel rushed to put everything on the paper at first!Everything is very good, but for dessert I definitely recommend the chocolate xiao long bao. It's rich but very tasty.The atmosphere is very nice and for such a busy restaurant it's easy to hear, and doesn't feel too crowded. Consider making a reservation if you're wanting to go wait times can get long.Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options, and clearly marked vegetarian dumplings. We went with a vegan friend and she was able to easily identify safe dishes

They’re well known for the dumplings, and although the portions were a little small they didn’t disappoint in terms of everything else from flavor to texture. We ordered fried rice as well, and unfortunately the fried rice dishes leave a bit to be wanted. They seemed sort of bland and there was only the soy sauce and chili oil to season it with. Overall still a pretty good experience where I would come again with friends.Parking: Parking is free for the first couple of hours then is paid by the hour.

I sat at the bar and Anthonee helped me out. He was so kind and respectful and helped me choose a wine I liked even though it was so busy. I had come by and he took a lot of time and care to make sure my needs were being met and checked on me frequently especially since I was by myself which I really appreciated! it made the experience less awkward for me and I felt like I had a friend there! The food was amazing and the experience was one of a kind. Definitely a sit in place! Not a take out spot. You really need to be there to experience all din tai fung has to offer.