Din Tai Fung Miranda

I realise that Din Tai Fung is turning in a chain all over Sydney, so this will hardly set the world on fire, but at the end of the day they still make some mean dumplings. Their latest incarnation is in Miranda Westfield, but as the shopping center is newly renovated, it is part of a new fancy restaurant area that is centered around a pretty outdoor area and also has a Gelato Messina for all your dessert needs. I went here with my Sister’s family as she had never eaten at any Din Tai Fung before and that was something we needed to change!

The first thing you notice is that the interior is very different to their main store in World Square – it has more of a hipster family-friendly vibe to it. We went here early on a Friday night and had booked as a precaution, but it wouldn’t have been necessarily – there were plenty of empty tables. Also a nice change as I’ve spent literally hours waiting for a seat in the city!

Kung Pao Chicken with Cashew Nut - $16.80

First up- Kung Pao Chicken.  Crispy, a little sweet and delicious! Although this place may be known for its dumplings, they make a great main dish!

Black Pepper Beef - $22.80

Beef with Black Pepper is a dish my husband always orders wherever he goes, and this one is his favorite so far. It’s peppery but without that real strong holy-crap-I-need-water kick some places have. My only reservation is why it is so much more than their other mains?

Cha Jiang Noodle with Minced Pork - $13.80

Every time I go here I always get the Cha Jiang Noodles - I have a real soft spot for them. The noodles are just so soft and are covered in a spicy mince and spring onion. It's a good hearty filler to add to all the dumplings!

Spinach with Garlic - $13.80

Spinach and garlic is exactly that - spinach and garlic. Always need a side of veggies though! As much as I wish I could eat 100% dumplings everyday, I don't think my body would be too happy!

Dumpling Gems (7 pcs) - $15.80

This was by far the most entertaining dish of the whole meal. Very Willy Wonka. Each of these Dumpling gems are naturally colored and each one is a crazy flavour.  Emerald (Salad Green), Topaz (Golden Corn), Pink Diamond (Seafood), Ruby (Bolognaise), Sapphire (Garlic Pork), Onyx (BBQ Pork), Citrine (Cheese).  They tasted about as crazy as they sound - a total novelty, but fun!

Steamed Pork Dumpling (Xiao Long Bao) 8pce - $12.80

For me the Xiao Long Bao is the whole reason I love to go to Din Tai Fung over any other dumpling restaurant. They have such a thin skin and the broth inside is insanely delicious. You haven't has soup dumplings until you've tried these!

Pork Bun - $3 per pce

Lastly is the steamed Pork Buns. These were pillowy and soft but for me they were no better than the frozen ones I buy - tasty but to be honest you're better getting more soupy dumpling goodness for your money!

Overall, this branch is easily as good as their flagship in the CBD - so save yourself a trip and get yourself some excellent dumplings without the travel!

Din Tai Fung

WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE
Level 2, KINGSWAY RESTAURANT PRECINCT
600 Kingsway
Miranda, NSW, 2228
PH: (02) 9524 1177

Opening Hours

Lunch
Mon-Fri: 11:00am - 2:30pm

Dinner
Mon-Wed: 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thu-Fri: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 8:30pm