Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese restaurant chain founded in 1958 in Taipei, Taiwan, by Yang Bing-Yi. Famous for its signature steamed soup dumplings, the brand has about 22 locations across the United States and operates in 13 countries.
Now, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, the chain is eyeing its first location in Texas.
What we know
TDLR lists that the Din Tai Fung project will modify six existing spaces within the Galleria mall, including the main space currently occupied by Nobu, into one large venue. The entire space is expected to take up nearly 17,000 square feet and cost $1 million.
Per the listing, construction is anticipated to start Feb. 1 and take approximately 4-5 months to complete. Details are subject to change.
What's on the menu
Din Tai Fung is popular for its handmade Xiao Long Bao, which is a traditional Chinese steamed bun or soup dumpling. The process includes hand-folding dough wrappers filled with seasoned meat and broth.
At Din Tai Fung, each dumpling is precision-weighed and hand-plated with at least 18 folds, according to its website. Flavor options include Kurobuta Pork, crab and Kurobuta Pork, and chicken. Additional menu items include:
Dumplings and buns
Wontons
Noodle soup
Fried rice
Hot & sour soup
Din Tai Fung also offers desserts such as shaved snow with fresh mango, chocolate long bao and red bean sticky rice wrap.
The drink menu
For cocktails, the restaurant features signature drinks such as the pear lychee martini, Yuzu margarita and an Old Fashioned made with Kavalan Taiwanese single malt whisky.
