This is a well-known chain of xiaolongbao restaurants with its headquarters in Taiwan and outlets across East Asia. I visited the branch near my workplace. The restaurant has large windows and offers a great view from the 9th floor. It seems like a good spot for a date, but the window seats fill up quickly so it's best to make a reservation. The seasonal dinner set for 2420 yen including tax is appealing. The xiaolongbao and mushroom ramen were delicious as always. Overall, it was a satisfying meal for 2420 yen. They serve complimentary hot tea, but it's a bit too hot. The iced oolong tea is priced at 480 yen, which is understandable for a high-end restaurant.

On Sunday at 13:10, I got a ticket from the ticket machine in front of the store and had to wait in line. Surprisingly, there were 20 groups ahead of me! The display showed a 75-minute wait. I was reading a book while waiting, and around 13:30, the numbers started moving quickly like a gobo root being pulled out. Maybe they went to other stores. By around 13:45, my number was called, so I got in after about 35 minutes! Lucky me! Even though I was dining alone, I was seated at a window table with a nice view for four people. The restaurants on the upper floors of Takashimaya all have a great view and feel nice! I wanted to order various small dishes, but being alone, I opted for the lunch set with xiaolongbao and tantanmen. The xiaolongbao was delicious as usual! I like my xiaolongbao piping hot enough to burn, but these were just the right temperature. The tantanmen exceeded my expectations with a strong aroma of star anise in the minced meat, which I loved. The scent of star anise always reminds me of Taiwan. Since it was Sunday, there were many families with children, but the spacing between tables was generous, making it easy for strollers and they seemed to have good services like baby chairs. The children's set was also cute with a Chinese theme. I would like to come back next time in the evening with my family and order lots of small dishes. I will definitely come back! Thank you for the meal!

We went with our child and stroller, and there were large round tables which made it comfortable. The xiaolongbao was consistently delicious. It was nice that jasmine tea was all-you-can-drink. Reservations are not accepted, but when Takashimaya opened, we used the ticket machine in front of the restaurant to get a waiting ticket, allowing us to enter as soon as it opened. Even on weekdays, there was quite a line at opening time.

The weekends are too crowded, so I always go on weekday evenings. Today, I had xiaolongbao, shrimp tsukemen, daikon mochi, chicken karaage with garlic sauce, pork and rice shumai, while my companion had chashu and negi ramen. When I went after a long time, I found out that the ordering system had changed to writing menu numbers on a sheet of paper. The staff responsible for clearing dishes and serving did not take orders, but a waitress in black did. The dishes came out quickly, which was great for customers like us who don't drink. Free warm oolong tea is provided. The atmosphere was quite casual, both at this branch and in the original store in Taiwan.

It's always super crowded. Even on weekdays, it's packed at night, let alone on weekends. To avoid the crowds, I visited just before the last order and surprisingly found a table easily. The famous xiaolongbao dumplings on the menu are not as delicious as I expected, maybe because they are too expensive. On the other hand, the crab fried rice is outstanding. The char siu noodles I tried for the first time today were also delicious.

Two of the family went to Din Tai Fung at Takashimaya S.C. in Futako Tamagawa for a weekend neighborhood drink. We had a late lunch and early dinner, enjoying dishes such as xiaolongbao, tofu and kombu salad, spicy boiled wontons, pork fried rice, and Setouchi Weissbier. The restaurant is located on a high floor, offering a good view, and surprisingly, the prices were reasonable. Many families were dining there.

I was craving the taste of Taiwan, so I decided to satisfy my craving with some xiaolongbao at Din Tai Fung in Futakotamagawa, Tokyo on a weekday. I got a ticket from the machine outside the store and waited for my turn. There are chairs and benches around the store, so you can sit and wait comfortably. When my turn came, the staff called out my number loudly, so it's better to stay close by. I ordered a set of 4 xiaolongbao and shrimp fried rice. This is usually my go-to order when I visit their main store in Taipei, or their branches in Taipei 101 or Zhongshan. The xiaolongbao seemed a bit smaller and the skin a bit thicker than what I remember, but they disappeared quickly when eaten with ginger or black vinegar. The shrimp fried rice was light and had plenty of shrimp, maintaining the consistent quality I expect. It was delicious! Although I left feeling a bit unsatisfied because I was just longing for Taiwan, Din Tai Fung did not disappoint. The dessert looked tempting, so I'll make sure to try it next time.

This is my first visit. I happened to be shopping in Futakotamagawa, so I decided to come in. Futakotamagawa has developed quite a bit, there are more shops than I thought, and there are plenty of places to shop. Since it was lunchtime, I looked around inside Takashimaya and decided to eat here. I ordered a set of xiaolongbao and dan dan noodles, along with pork fried rice. The fried rice was good, nice and fluffy, the xiaolongbao was average, and the dan dan noodles were also just okay. There was nothing particularly impressive. It's just your average Chinese food.

I visited this popular restaurant after a long time craving for xiaolongbao. It was past 5 PM and there was about a 1-hour wait. I ordered 4 xiaolongbao for each person ✖️ 2 times. I also added hot and sour soup. We also ordered dishes like oil-splashed chicken, garlic stir-fried vegetables, wonton noodles, and shrimp fried rice. I wish there was more hot and sour soup. The xiaolongbao were delicious as always, but sometimes they were too hot or not hot enough. I used to be able to come here 3 times, but now 2 times is just right. The waitstaff seemed busy or inexperienced, not paying much attention. Anyway, when I want xiaolongbao, this is the only place to go.

There was a request for xiaolongbao. When someone says they want xiaolongbao, I come here without hesitation. It's a bit early for dinner, around 4:40 pm on a Sunday, so there's already a line. I waited about 20 minutes to get inside the restaurant. There were many families inside. The restaurant is not fancy or stylish, just a normal place. It's the best for a quick meal! Today's menu includes xiaolongbao, shrimp fried rice, tantanmen, and ramen. I forgot to take a picture of the main xiaolongbao, but honestly, I love the thin-skinned xiaolongbao. Other menu items are just average. I love enjoying various xiaolongbao while drinking alcohol.

At Tamagawa Takashimaya, Din Tai Fung, I had a late lunch with a great view. The spacious interior allowed for a relaxed dining experience. The menu was handed out in handwritten style. I ordered the Sakura Shrimp Tanmen and Xiao Long Bao set. The soup had a refreshing flavor with a hint of fried Sakura shrimp aroma.

Yesterday was Tsubame Grill, today was Din Tai Fung. Two consecutive days at the Tamagawa Takashimaya series. Din Tai Fung, after 6 years. Despite entering at 4:00 PM, there was a wait for 2 groups. Din Tai Fung's popularity is impressive. I remembered when it opened in Shinjuku Takashimaya in 1996, there were a frightening number of pipe chairs lined up for waiting customers (there are no pipe chairs now, but people are still lining up). The monitor displayed a 12-minute wait, but we were seated in 2 minutes. The seating arrangement seems to be good for social distancing, with tables spaced far apart. The window seats offer a great view, overlooking the Yugao area. Tableside service is provided. The set menu with xiaolongbao is recommended. There is also a wide variety of a la carte dishes, making it suitable for drinking occasions. They also offer craft beer. I have listed all the menus at the bottom. The ordering system has changed from verbal to writing on paper, which I'm not sure if it has always been this way or recently changed. - Bottled beer (770 yen): I chose Lager instead of the draft beer, which unfortunately was not cold enough. This resulted in a lot of foam when poured. - Koshu Ryusen 8-year Decanter (2,200 yen): I chose the 8-year version, which took a considerable amount of time to be served. The glass was wet, indicating that it was rushed to be washed. - Mung bean sprout salad (530 yen): A spicy and tasty appetizer with tofu, green and white onions, and mung bean sprouts. - Soy sauce simmered eggplant (640 yen): A classic dish with miso sauce, served quickly as a cold dish. - Chicken marinated in Shaoxing wine (770 yen): The Shaoxing wine flavor was strong and delicious. I chose the scallion sauce, which was the right choice. - Xiaolongbao: I opted for the set with 4 xiaolongbao instead of ordering them individually. The xiaolongbao at Din Tai Fung is truly delicious and sets the standard for this dish. - Dan Dan noodles set (1,650 yen): The flavor of the sauce seemed artificial and overpowering, not to my liking. - Hot and sour soup noodles set (1,600 yen): The peppery hot and sour soup was delicious, and the noodles were enjoyable. - Mango ice (680 yen): A delightful dessert with a unique Taiwanese twist, different from regular shaved ice. The mango flavor was enhanced by the sauce. Overall, the total cost for one person was 4,200 yen. I will definitely return for the xiaolongbao.

On a leisurely holiday lunch at Din Tai Fung in Takashimaya at Futako Tamagawa. Despite the usual crowds at locations in Shinjuku and Ebisu, we were able to get a table right away on a holiday visit after 2pm. The window seat had a nice view, perfect for a relaxed holiday mood. We ordered the Crab Fried Rice Xiao Long Bao Set for 1950 yen with an additional order of Xiao Long Bao for 280 yen, and a small beer for 320 yen. The small beer arrived promptly. It was delicious! However, the taste was a bit off, perhaps the beer tap needed cleaning. Next, the Crab Fried Rice arrived. It had a refined oil balance and a gentle texture reminiscent of pilaf. The Xiao Long Bao was tasty as always, but it seemed slightly dry and lacking in meat juice. It was not the usual quality one would expect from Din Tai Fung. Perhaps the quality varies by location. The benefit of being able to dine without waiting is a plus, so it may be a good choice for a quick Xiao Long Bao fix. Thank you for the meal.

Although the lunch I had at the Ikebukuro store was not very delicious, the individual order I placed turned out to be decent. The xiaolongbao in the lunch set here was quite tasty. The flavor is standard with no particular standout features, but it is "simply delicious." Personally, I prefer a bit more uniqueness or richness in flavor, but this taste is one that you could eat a lot of. The freshly made xiaolongbao served piping hot was at the perfect temperature, right on the edge of being too hot. As for recommended eating method, some suggest starting with the soup, but I believe you should definitely eat it in one bite and savor the burst of flavors. By the way, the shumai was also juicy and bursting with meat juices, similar to the xiaolongbao! The shrimp dumplings were just average.

Din Tai Fung is always super crowded, but during the pandemic, it wasn't as busy and we were able to get in easily (maybe just on that day). I tried various kinds of xiaolongbao, but the truffle or original ones are probably the best. Before I knew it, I had eaten about 30 of them and felt super heavy. It was delicious!

I visited this restaurant around 6:30 PM on a Sunday. The restaurant was quite crowded compared to other nearby eateries, with about 12 groups of customers ahead of me. However, I was able to get a table within 5 minutes after receiving a ticket for the waitlist. The restaurant was surprisingly spacious, with mainly table seating and a nice view by the windows. I was seated by the window this time, offering a good view but the air conditioning was not very effective, making it quite chilly. I ordered appetizers and dim sum, and they were served promptly within 5 minutes for the appetizers and 10 minutes for the dim sum. It's recommended to order separately instead of all at once. Some of the popular cold appetizers like cucumber pickles and Shaoxing wine-marinated chicken were sold out as it was past 7 PM. The dim sum seemed to have been sitting out for a while as they arrived lukewarm. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, but I was slightly disappointed with the simple flavors and limited menu options.

Located on the 9th floor of Takashimaya in Tamagawa, this restaurant remains popular despite the constant turnover of eateries in the area. Even on weekdays, there is a 40-minute wait for lunch. By getting a number from the reservation machine and checking the waiting time, you can leave the area without worry. When your number is called, you will be seated. While the basil xiaolongbao was recommended, I opted for the classic Shrimp Fried Rice Set (Shrimp Fried Rice and 4 xiaolongbao) priced at 1,750 yen. The xiaolongbao were piping hot, and the shrimp fried rice was moist yet fluffy. It's always delicious no matter when you eat it. The service is also reliable at this restaurant.

I visited the restaurant at an early time on a regular day after making a reservation. I enjoyed some xiaolongbao, which I hadn't had in a while, along with a refreshing beer after the state of emergency was lifted. I ordered more xiaolongbao right away and also had some thick menma, my favorite century egg, the signature Shaoxing wine steamed dish, and a limited-time chicken with black bean sauce steamed dish. Before I knew it, I had ordered a total of 36 xiaolongbao. I finished off with shrimp fried rice. I was completely satisfied.

I arrived around 3:00 PM on weekdays. It's usually crowded on weekends, but at this time on weekdays, I was smoothly guided to my seat. I had the Sun Ramen set for 1584 yen. They accept payment via PayPay. The food was consistently delicious, and they offer a variety of takeout options. I plan to come back again without hesitation.

Enjoyed dim sum at a restaurant on the top floor of a building with a great view. Despite the line, we were seated in about 10 minutes as the turnover was fast. Ordered the classic xiaolongbao, shrimp fried rice, and char siu ramen. All simple but delicious. Next time, I want to try the more intense spicy chicken feet!