Taiwanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

Din Tai Fung (westfield Sydney)

85/100 (1458 ratings)

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"Good..."

Juli

"Their dumplings are so juicy and tasty my mouth is watering just remembering them. Their broths are also full of flavour. Good, fast..."

Aneta Jovanovski

"We ate pork dumplings and vegetarian dumplings here. The taste was good.You can watch the staff making them behind the window.It was busy..."

Chicca Fumagalli

"Love their garlic beef noodle. Quick spot for lunch. Wait could be long during rush hours however food always tastes great. Wish the portions would..."

Foodgal

"Quick dumplings stop to refuel after an afternoon of shopping in the CBD. Always love the dumplings here & pretty consistent at all the outlets, the..."

Manz

"Ordered a bunch of food and surprised by how everything tasted amazing!! 😍😍I'm especially in love with the shao mai! So juicy and..."

Victoria Dinh

"Food here was pretty good.Wait time was pretty quick but service was only okay. It's hard to get the waiter's attention once you're..."

Frankiieshungrytummy

"What you would expect from a well-known establishment - consistent xiao long bao. Always a fool-proof place to grab a quick meal when you’re..."

Jitski

"I give it 4 stars because overall food is nice. I have tried different Din Tai Fung in Australia, still believe it is overpriced dumpling and bun..."

Edwin Gu

"'Not Bad' is the two words that come to my head. Having been to the Taiwanese one, the quality definitely does not match in my..."

Richard Liu

"Located in the Pitt St Mall food court, this has become a regular favourite for both of us. I was introduced to Din Tai Fung by a friend from work..."

Cool Beans Life

"Amazing place for variety of dumplings 🥟 and Singapore 🇸🇬 noodles. Quick service and staffs are obsequious, which makes you visit this place..."

Suvarna Geetha- Food Blogger

"One of the best dumplings I have ever had in my life. Must try are their veg dumplings soaked in chilli sauce. Most of the places don’t serve veg..."

Tulika Kabra

"The noodle soup with crispy chicken was a treat! I tried the chicken dumplings which were so soft and flavourful. Both times I visited, I loved being..."

Prathma Sharma

"Been to both CBD locations, both excellent quality and freshness. Really enjoyed exploring the menu options, the shrimp and pork dumplings were the..."

Pam

"Wow Wow Wow - Worth the WalkI was craving dumplings so decided to google and came across this takeaway restaurant. Though it was 30 minutes..."

A Guide For Your Appetite

"I am a little obsessed with DTF after finding out about their vegan menu. Their spicy noodles with veg dumplings are the answer to everything. It..."

Anna

"Do: Order the Xiao Long Bao as main dishDont: Burn your mouth with the hot broth from the baos and spoil your mealVerdict: Good place..."

Foodie Groovie

"The food is decent Chinese/Cantonese fare but what blew my mind is the systems set up - just walk up and place your dim sum order get a buzzer and..."

Shelby Parsens

"It seems always popular especially at lunch time. It's better to get there early to get a good seat! I like the pork and shrimp dumplings and love..."

Okuralovee

"Absolutely delicious food here! Came here on a Thursday night with 2 friends and they were very busy! I have no complaints at all about the food but..."

Nancy

"Din Tai Fung is hard to resist when I'm in the Westfield Pitt St fancy food court. I hadn't been to DTF for a while so I go back to see if the food..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Love coming here for lunch! The service is always quick, and consistent. No matter how packed it is, there are never any excessive waits & the food..."

TheFatCouple

"I wanted to feel upmarket today at lunch. In the past I had only gone to Din Tai Fung for special occasions, but the convenient location of this..."

Food Is Really Great

"Located in the upmarket food court in Westfield on Pitt street in the CBD. This is a great way to get your favourite din tai fung offerings takeaway...."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Had some delicious food from this stall at the Night Noodle Markets. They make delicious dumplings and are very reliable. Pork bun has a nice soupy..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Another great restaurant that delivers consistent and delicious food every single time I've been over the past 5 years. Good for smaller groups or..."

Anna

"The long line (especially at lunch) may seem scary, but when you're looking forward to some delicious xiao long bao, sometimes it doesn't really..."

Christa U.

"Came here for a quick lunch, first thing I can say is service is incredibly fast! Our food came out so fast, we struggled to find a table longer than..."

2hungryysisters

"Love love love this place. Chilli wonton noodles is a personal favourite of mine, and their steam buns are delightful. Can't ever say I've had a bad..."

Vera Chimera

"We've all done the quick fix Din Tai in the Westfield food court. The service speed is truly exceptional yet you can't escape the issue of waiting..."

TrufflePig

"DO: The XLB and pork chop. All the other items are ok but the XLB and pork chop are the bees knees. DON'T: Order without getting a table..."

David Food Leasing

"Ideal for a quick meal at a convenient location near work. Very easy to order too. The food has all the essential items from the sit-down Din Tai..."

Johnny Pan

"So glad that there's a Din Tai Fung inside the Westfield food court. Such a convenient location and easy to order at.The menu is a..."

Randomness_of_existence

"The nicest food in the food court - no actually in the entire CBD. My friends and I always go here after a long cardio of shopping because it is in..."

Sooji Yang

"Used to go to this place a lot on any occasions like couple dinner,birthday dinner or just the casual dine out before or after movie at..."

Delilah

"Everything in this place is extremely affordable! The dumplings are great and the good comes almost immediately after you order it. The wait isn't..."

Christine Cung

"Finally had a try on the Din Tai Fung Sydney!!! Had my favourite spicy wonton noodles!!! The other dishes are alright but the buns and the..."

Youkin328

"Very good and tasty authentic food. Quick paper ordering during the busy lunch hours is well received. Love the Wonton soup, Spicy wontons and Kung..."

A Foodie

"I suppose there's a bit of a "classy" twist to traditional Chinese food. I love how they have the paper ordering system, especially during peak..."

Sarah&Gluttony

"I always go here for a quick and filling meal. Last time I went I got something different - the fried chicken cutlet with noodle soup. I've been..."

Uyen

"I love this place. One of my favourite places to eat in the city. Decor is shabby, almost food court-esque. A4 menu ordering system..."

Peter White

"Din Tai Fung is renowned for their Xiao Long Bao - which definitely does not disappoint! Thin skin (which is hand made!) and juicy meat on the inside..."

Christine

"The steamed pork dumplings are a must! I also love the spicy shrimp and pork wontons but I hate the after taste it leaves in my mouth. Its kind of an..."

Karli

"Had the beef noodle soup ! It was good . Delicious broth . Very nice and hearty for a cold day outside ! It will soothe your soul ! Do try it guys..."

Alisha Jason

"Quick but with a shorter menu than the restaurant, it's still just as good. Don't get put off by the long line, I found that it still moved..."

Q_blob

"OMG their Xiao Long Bao are just THE ONES! I lived in China for many years and experienced authentic xiao long bao and I can say, these are spot..."

Giovanni Rutigliano

"Best Xiao Long Bao in the world! It can't get any better than this! Authentic! Juicy! Thin skin! Good service! Food are ready very quick! But the Q..."

Louise Zheng

"Excellent food and service. The spicy wonton noodle with dumplings keeps bringing me back. It is always good to make a reservation before going as..."

Foodist09

"For a quick snack before an afternoon of shopping, I braved the queue outside Din Tai Fung’s express store in the Westfield Sydney food court, and..."

Khana

"Frequent here regularly for lunch and seem to ONLY ever get their Spicy Vegetable Wonton dish with noodles! Great spice and depth of flavor of the..."

Neeraj Dutta

"Delicious food! We went down on Saturday night at 8pm after the dinner rush but still had lines. Sat down after waiting 20-25 mins. Despite the..."

Ivegotthemunchies

"I guess Din Tai Fung is the go to place for dumplings. The pork dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) are definitely the best. We also ordered the shrimp and..."

MKC Inc.

"Went there a few years ago and I had to say I never been to Taiwan but this is so close to tasting something from Taiwan in the heart of Sydney CBD...."

Charlie M.

"I went to the one in the food court. It was my first time having Din Tai Fung and it was okay. I enjoyed the Kung Pao chicken and egg fried rice the..."

XeaTs

"Always stop in when I'm in Sydney. Normally the world square one is too busy so the "food court" is normally quicker for getting your orders. ..."

MsK

"Love coming for the xiao long bao and the zha jiang mein the fried taro dessert. the meals come out quick and the standards are always the same..."

KAYEATS

"A quick convenient delicious meal at Westfield food court. Speedy service and you still get quality dishes. Got to love all the steaming hot xiao..."

GiGi MV

"I've eaten in Din Tai Fung in multiple places around the world and they consistently maintain the same high standard. You order of a menu and the dim..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Like it but a little bit overpriced. Have been in this restaurant a few times. Love their Xiao Long Bao, Shao Mai & Dan Dan Noodles. Service is quite..."

Ronnielui2003

"So gooddddd!!! Xiao long bao is just right: thin pastry complement to the stuffing... The noodles are fresh and oh so good! 😋😋😋. ..."

World In A Bite

"Din Tai Fung is hands down my favourite food. Seriously. I could eat their pork dumplings everyday.All outlets are the same high standard and..."

Gabbys79

"Xiao long bao bursting in your mouth is the most sensual experience you might ever have with food. Love this place! The staff here are very..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"Best dumplings in the CBD hands down. The service is fast & efficient but not very friendly as they are working on getting you out as quickly as they..."

Adam Clarke

"The Din Tai Fung at World Square is a massive location set in the middle of the city. This justifies the long lines of people waiting outside it all..."

FoodsterAu

"I wasn't expecting much walking in, but once seated and served I was pretty amazed at the variations of food! The vegetarian dumplings was a hit for..."

Lucyellaa

"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }Din Tai Fung is my go-to place for dumplings! They never disappoint - consistently delicious, silky and delicate...."

_anne_with_an_e

"I hate food courts. And despite Westfield being home to Prada, Chanel, etc etc, it always seems pretty low rent to eat at one. My opinion is dumb of..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love the idea of a food court, expecially when you are dining with people who all want to eat something different. During my recent trip to Sydney..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Din Tai Yum. Are they in a shopping center food court? Yes. Are they mass produced by the bazillion? Yes. Are there nicer places to eat dumplings?..."

SandvichNomNomNom

"This dumpling restaurant branch originated in Taiwai and is famous for their xiao long baos. An interesting fact I just learnt from their website:..."

Kelly W

"I was always happy to traipse to the other side of town to get to DTF at World Square, after all these are the best Xiao Long Bao in town. The World..."

The Napoli Alert

"Din Tai Fung is a very successful chain of restaurants that first started in 1974 in Taipei. Since then it has grown globally and has restaurants in..."

A Foodie's Joy

"Din Tai Fung are probably the most well known chain of Shanghai cuisine in Sydney, they seem to have branches everywhere now and they’re all very..."

Charn Tangson

"This dumpling place is famous for having some of the best dumplings in Australia. Like any normal Melbournite, I am obsessed with dumplings and was..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Good dumplings, and quite popular at lunch time. Located upstairs in the food court in the centrepoint shopping centre. When placing your order on..."

Greg Sharpe

"We ate pork dumplings and vegetarian dumplings here. The taste was good. You can watch the staff making them behind the window. It was busy but the..."

Chicca Fumagalli

"Very busy din Tai Fung especially during lunch hours. However service is very fast and efficient. Xiao long bao is good and their crispy chicken is..."

Erick T

"INE of my all time favourites… 🍜🥟🥟🥟🥟🥟🥟🍜 So darn good, soup dumplings are to die..."

Teresa Ruiz

"Din Tai Fung make my favourite dumplings. They are always made perfectly in both appearance and taste. The flavours are light and delicious. My..."

Penny Christie

Meet Fresh

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"perfect to share with a friend! can't go wrong with the $7.5 signature taro..."

Anny

"My favourite thing to get here is just the herbal ice! I know it sounds weird but it's something about the flavouring that makes it so addictive...."

Alice Chau Nguyen

"Always a great way to end off any trip in the city. Every dessert has a great mix of textures, flavours and even temperatures! Would definitely..."

Shape 72

"I’ve been craving for meet fresh for a week and it was the time where I had the chance to eat it. I ordered signature herbal jelly and they’ve..."

Tania A

"I absolutely adore Meet Fresh. I love the grass jelly, the pearls, the shave ice, the taros, and taro balls. It is a perfect treat which I come back..."

Food W/ Soph

"Had the Mango sago pudding. Wasnt all that but i will be back to try more desserts including the drinks! Location is in the centre of Haymarket and..."

Korkkl

"Tofu red bean peanuts is very very good. Very warming when served hot. The shaved mango ice was huge but tastes rather refreshing. It was more of a..."

Guorium🧪

"Nice spot to enjoy some Taiwanese desserts. We sat on a table outdoors. Ordered the tofu pudding combination and mango shaved ice. Generous portions..."

JKGasMan

"I always go here with my family and friends. It is a great place to hangout or to have a meet up with some old friends. The taste is delicious and..."

Michelle Nguyen

"This place is really good. Love their winter melon tea. So refreshing and clean tasting. Really nice after an oily dinner or in summer to cool you..."

Foodie1993

"C: Ordered a lemon tea after a long hot day making it super super refreshing. It’s very authentic lemon tea as well, might be too sweet but you can..."

Cheliv

"Classic Taiwanese dessert and super convenient if you’re craving shaved ice. The flavours are fresh and the variety of toppings is great. Nothing..."

Garry Huang

"I frequent this shop because it offers cheap desserts and also plenty of seats. It's a good place to take a brief rest, or to have something to..."

William Wu

"The Signature Taro is sooo good! One of the best Taiwanese shaved ice I have had. The taro balls are chewy and the tapioca pearls add a nice touch...."

Adi Marco Tobie

"Was wandering through Chinatown and when I came across MeetFresh I knew instantly I would be back for dessert that night! Coming from Brisbane, we..."

Benji

"Meet fresh is such a great ending to a good meal! So refreshing and light with all the right Asian flavours. The Chinatown store is the best one..."

Tanya

"Delicious Asian desserts at a really affordable price. The service is normally decent, there's lots of comfy seating here and portions are great for..."

Kristen Chan

"Great for asian style desserts. The shaved ice desserts are great for a hot day. Got the red bean ice($9.80) which was a massive serving plenty for 3..."

Brekkycakes

"A good dessert place for some traditional Taiwanese sweet dishes. The iced herb jelly with shaved ice is quite popular in Summer. You can also get..."

GiGi MV

"I come here for the herbal jelly desserts. The oolong milk tea and other bubble teas are great. But the mango shaved ice contains chopped up peaches..."

Amanda Lim

"Refreshing and not too sickly sweet which is good as these certain desserts often can be an overload of sugar. I enjoyed their tofu pudding and..."

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"Been to different Meet Fresh stores but the one in Chinatown serves the best Taiwanese desserts. Perhaps the variation in taste depends on the staff..."

The Sydney Tram

"A really good value place for Asian desserts in the heart of Chinatown in Sydney CBD. We went for their signature mango ice blend which was..."

Mizpiggy

"Clean and quiet dessert place - staff are especially attentive with up to three people serving one customer at any time! Great value for interesting..."

Hmasknoxinator

"lovely dessert soup, try that herb jelly for the first time, very strangely satisfying, I had a warm one, like soup but sweet and herby, and all the..."

Joey Anderson

"Still, no place does asian desserts better than meet fresh. It has a vast menu of drinks, and shaved ice with various textural toppings that keep me..."

MealzxD

"Meet Fresh is my go-to dessert place for Asian desserts! It is right at the heart of Chinatown, so it's really easy to find and there's always a lot..."

Pignic_

"I absolutely adore Meet Fresh! It's a great end to a night in Chinatown. It's usually packed whenever I've been there but we still manage to get a..."

Genevieve

"So good!! So clean and the staff are so friendly. It's a little gloomy in here, especially up top if you like a lot of sunlight. The waffles were..."

A

"This was pretty good and wasn't too expensive. We went during non-peak time so there were no lines and no rush what so ever. It's a great place to..."

Lonelymoon

"Super refreshing and relatively cheap, one bowl of shaved ice with toppings can easily feed two people. Not overly sweet, but can always satisfy my..."

Luna Bento

"Visited on a friday night and the place was packed. Dessert was good and the portion was acceptable, want to try the mango dessert on next..."

Samantha Loy

"Good late night dessert option! Always get their herbal jelly desserts which I love (particularly Herbal Jelly No.4 because I love red bean) and if..."

Sophie 👑

"Did I mention I love Sichuan hot food? Especially the Red chilli Next to it?this shop is my savior after I finish my hot and spicy Sichuan..."

Unvenomous

"Good chinese desert bar. Speedy service. And good seating outside and upstairs.On a hot day the shaved ice items will cool you down and..."

Fatty Lam Chop

"A great dessert place!! The options for the desserts 🍨 are vast and different. Loved it!!! Service was quick and ambience was great too. Overall a..."

Tulika Kabra

"Great place for a sweet tooth and something to cool you down on a hot day, if only you're willing to wait. Their shaved ice bowls are excellent in..."

Don C

"Good late night dessert option. We tend to always get the mango flavoured desserts as they are familiar and refreshing. Service was a bit slow the..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I have had the original one when i was in china. Its my fave treats on a summer day. Or they can serve some items hot, to warm your winter day...."

Novi Sumarto

"Needing a refreshing dessert we came here and decided on their mango shaved ice which was a generous serve that is best for two and we added some..."

Miffy7

"Their dessert is all right, however it is not amazing. For that price, I find the dessert worth it though. It is a perfect hang out place if you just..."

Melissa Gabriele

"Well I have been planning for a long time to try out Meet Fresh's King Mango Crush Ice. So off we go to Chinatown one winter night to fulfill my..."

The Happy Tummy

"MEET FRESH. our to go dessert at late night ( closed before midnight i think - Chinatown branch ) and such spacious place so can fit more people...."

Melisa

"Get the Duo Delux Pudding Drink!!!Always full of chinese people getting desserts (red bean on ice with black jelly and syrup etc.) or..."

Miki Lim

"Signature Taro Balls and Coconut Mango Sago.+ The Coconut Mango Sago was refreshing and packed full of flavour.+ Large portions at an..."

Take And Eat

"Came here with a friend after lunch. Can't say that I'm a huge fan of Asian dessert but they had some really refreshing desserts here. We ordered..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Meet Fresh has become my favourite dessert. I don't know what it is, well I do. It's the chewiness of the taro balls, texture of the red beans &..."

Corinne Liu

"With the raging heat in Sydney over the past two days, the refreshing drinks and desserts at Meet Fresh were much welcome. In Chinatown, there's a..."

DroolWorthyWorld

"The place to go if you are after some Taiwanese desserts after a meal.My go to is the Signature Herbal Jelly Bowl (hot or cold) with tapioca..."

Monica

"The desserts here are pretty good value and really refreshing. You can get a whole bowl of refreshing herbal jelly for about $6.50. The taro balls..."

FoodGloriousFood

"Addicted to meet fresh! My obsession with meet fresh has been an enduring one,,, through the good times and the bad times we meet again and again......"

Imonlymuggle

"Love their signature grass jelly dish + taro balls + tapioca. Got takeout the first time we visited in Sydney but the portion seems to be a lot..."

Gummi_x

"As an Asian, I don't really like this one 'pancake'. Green tea ice cream was too sweet. It lost the real green tea flavour. I would rather go to..."

Catherine C

"Delicious!!Love their coconut mango sago and mango milk crushed ice!I've always walked past Meet Fresh but never gone in. This was my first..."

Coco & Vv, Food Experts

"The first time I encountered this banner was in Sydney when I walked pass the corner of Dixon and Sussex Streets. There were lots of people lining up..."

Ronnielui2003

"Meet Fresh, Haymarket offers simple and sweet options without any fuss. The is some variety (including the option between cold, with ice, and hot,..."

Nora Ng–Na

"In love with frosty ice cream. Love love love the softserve. My heart melts and there is nothing better on a hot day than..."

Sy_vivian

"My go-to dessert place on a hot summer's day ! I enjoy their mango bingsu, definitely worth the money as portions are good for value. This place..."

Camille

"Meet Fresh offers healthier and more delicious alternatives to traditional desserts such as cakes ice-cream. It offers a number of different..."

Jun Pan

"Authentic traditional Taiwanese dessert including shaved iced, frappe, cold and hot sweet soups. Quite enjoy flavours of home without having to fly..."

IS L

"I like their herb bowl as well as the mango ice crush. I ordered the big size of mango ice crush and I really recommend that it's the best for 2-3,..."

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