Known lovingly as a dumpling palace, Din Tai Fung is a worldwide chain of restaurants famous for gourmet Taiwanese dishes and specializing in amazing, delicate steamed dumplings. With restaurant all over the world, Din Tai Fung singlehandedly brought Taiwanese cuisine to the world. Their Tigard, Oregon location has a prominent spot in Washington Square mall. It is modern, sleek and beautifully Zen spot that is upscale without being stuffy. It is fairly new and is very popular so waiting in line is the norm. While the menu has most of popular Taiwanese dishes such as great noodles and fried rice, everyone comes for their incredible dumplings. Start with their signature Xiao Long Bao, little hand-made dumplings that come in a bamboo basket, filled with pork or crab and are supposed to be dunked in the fragrant black garlic sauce. Wontons in spicy sauce are also a must try.
9724 SW Washington Square Rd, Tigard, OR 97223, Phone: 503-768-9888