J. Kenji López-Alt

"All of the dumplings arrive at the table perfectly crafted with delicate pleats, a savory liquid center, and a small morsel of meat inside. You can't knock them on their craftsmanship—by outward appearance, these are indeed the epitome of soup dumpling artistry."

Jonathan Gold

"The wontons, either Sichuan-style with chile oil or Cantonese-style in soup, are fine, if not the work of a specialist."

Time Out

"The traditional pork soup dumplings are a treasure."

Jonathan Gold

"But you have come for the dumplings. RECOMMENDED DISHES: potstickers!"

Dan Myers

"America’s 10 Best Chinese Restaurants: Din Tai Fung - As the name might suggest, there are also a wide variety of soups (wonton); noodles (with minced pork sauce, spicy sauce, pickled mustard seed). If you’re looking for authentic dumplings, Din Tai Fung is the place to go."

Zagat

"Still the leader, say connoisseurs of the flawless handmade soup dumplings at this affordable Chinese mecca dishing out lots of yummy goodness to impossible lines of loyal fans."

Jonathan Gold

"The xiao long bao are small miracles; plump, round spheres soft yet firm to the touch, delicately fragranced. When you pop one into your mouth, perhaps having wetted it first with a drop of black vinegar, it bursts into a mouthful of broth — boiling liquid if you haven't allowed it to cool — transforming the filling of meat and aromatics into a loose, savory purée that melts away like pork-scented air."

AFAR Magazine

"The skin was noticeably thinner—almost like tofu skin—yet had enough strength to not break as you lift them out of the steamer with chopsticks. The filling is delicate and fresh."

Los Angeles Magazine

"The soup dumplings are delicate and bursting with intense broth; the tissue-thin dumpling wrappers are made from a proprietary flour blend, and the five-spice-infused fried pork chop always crackles with the scent of fresh oil."

Amy Scattergood

"If you're the sort of person who likes steamed truffled dumplings, then this seems reason enough to head to the mall. And if you think about it, a soup dumpling is a lot better use of truffles than a bottle of truffle oil."