Rank 1.
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐
taiwanese · dumpling · Costa Mesa
Bib GourmandWorld's 50 Best
xiaolongbao that actually justify the hype—delicate skin, proper broth, and they don't cheap out on the filling. michelin-recognized for a reason.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict:
$$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 21:30G4.5T4.3Y4.1MS
Warningexpect a line and tourist energy, but the turnover is fast enough that it's not a deal-breaker.