Din Tai Fung opening new site in London

Set to open on 1st October, Din Tai Fung Centre Point will serve the iconic Xiao Long Bao — steaming hot soup dumplings – which has rightly earned them a ‘cult-like following’ the world over, popular with celebrities and food-lovers alike.  

Din Tai Fung Centre Point will serve the same menu as its sister sites in flagship Covent Garden and Selfridges but will have its own personality reflected in the design; the 13,500sq ft space which seats 218 will offer a chic dining experience with floor to ceiling double-height windows on both sides. Also unique to this site will be a large separate bar area, the go-to place for post-work cocktails and evening drinks, serving the brand’s signature cocktails Din, Tai and Fung, alongside well-loved classics.  

In addition to various iterations of the signature Xiao Long Bao, customers can also enjoy a varied menu of handmade dumplings and delicious rice and noodle dishes. Also popular are treats such as the Salted Egg Yolk Custard Lava Buns, which offer a sweet twist on the classic Din Tai Fung’s steamed buns. Excitingly, diners will have dishes delivered to them by robots, providing a unique dining experience.    

If you’re visiting Din Tai Fung in Selfridges, you must order the brand new Beef Xiao Long Bao, as it’s a UK first and has launched exclusively at the Selfridges branch! We’d also recommend the Prawn and Pork Wontons with Noodles in Sichuan Sauce if you’re especially hungry, as this will fill you up and oozes flavour.

At the heart of Din Tai Fung is the culinary craftmanship that goes into the art of making Xiao Long Bao. Each Xiao Long Bao undergoes 40 minutes of hand preparation of rolling, filling and folding to create 18 precise folds, with a dedicated Dian Xin dim sum chef at each phase to ensure the highest standards. To celebrate this artistry and skill, Din Tai Fung Centre Point will have an open kitchen at the centre of the restaurant.  

Commenting on Din Tai Fung Centre Point, XueFeng Bai, UK Director has said; “We are honoured to be opening our third site here in London, a reflection of the ongoing loyalty of our customers. Having come from humble beginnings, our cooking remains true to that with unchanged recipes for over half a century. We look forward to more people discovering our brand and are excited to grow the Din Tai Fung family.”

This latest expansion within an iconic setting marks a pivotal moment for the brand, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years and has continued to serve the same authentic Taiwanese cuisine for over 60 years. Centre Point, due to celebrate its 60^th anniversary next year, was one of London’s first skyscrapers, and a design classic that stands as a focal point for the creative and cultural heartbeat of the ever-changing city.