Rank 1.
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐
taiwanese · chinese · Santa Monica
Bib GourmandWorld's 50 Best
their xiao long bao actually justify the hype—delicate skin, proper broth, no gimmicks. solid execution across the menu without pretension.
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.4TY4.5MS
Warningexpect a wait and crowds; go early or accept the queue as part of the experience.