Din Tai Fung (Melbourne)

The infamous Din Tai Fung has finally opened its doors to Melburnians this week. And did it live up to the hype?

Having eaten in a few of their branches around the world including their original Taipei restaurant, the Melbourne branch has lots to improve. There wasn't a proper waiting system. Customers were given a number and menu and told to come back and check every so often. Somehow one would think Din Tai Fung (Melbourne) would have learnt a few tips and tricks from their other branches before opening here.

Queuing up for good food has become the norm in Melbourne but the wait time has to be accurate or take one's contact number and call  when the table is ready. Tip for you, Din Tai Fung (Melbourne) - you better under-promise and over-deliver and not the other way around. Going back twice and being told to come back a third time with no guarantee of a table is not acceptable.

Service: :star
Quality of food: -
Value for money: -

Type of venue: Taiwanese

Worth a return visit? No.

Address: Level 4, Emporium, 287 Lonsdale Street