Ding Tai Fung
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Ding Tai Fung, located in Markham, is a notable Shanghainese restaurant renowned for its authentic and delectable offerings. Diners rave about the exceptional Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings, which have gained a cult following for their perfect balance of flavor and texture. Customers like Charles Reyes express their satisfaction with the dish, claiming it's worth the drive from Mississauga. Many reviews highlight the generous portions characteristic of Ding Tai Fung. Nelson Lam recommends the Cong You Bing (fried green onion pancakes) as a must-try, which pairs excellently with their refreshing soy milk. The warm and bustling atmosphere creates a sense of community, drawing patrons like Mireille Kebbe, who makes a dedicated hour-long trip for her favorites, including the flavorful Minced Pork Meatball and the Soup Dumplings. Jessica’s experience reflects the restaurant's steady popularity, as she noted the bustling crowd on her first visit. This excitement is echoed in the diverse menu offerings, from traditional braised noodles to innovative dishes like scrambled egg whites with minced fish. For those wanting to indulge in quality Shanghainese cuisine, Ding Tai Fung stands out with its delicious food and welcoming service, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.Photos
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- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
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- Table service
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Atmosphere
- Casual
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- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Ding Tai Fung
Review highlights
Based on 1,780 reviewsReviews of Ding Tai Fung consistently highlight its reputation as a premier Shanghainese and Taiwanese restaurant, particularly praised for its Xiao Long Bao, which many consider a must-try signature dish. Customers appreciate the generous portion sizes and the authenticity of traditional offerings like fried green onion pancakes, braised beef noodle soup, and various meat and vegetable dishes. The freshness and quality of the food, combined with attentive and efficient service, contribute to a positive dining experience. Frequent visitors note the restaurant's popularity and lively atmosphere, while some diners suggest trying regular-sized portions for a fuller soup dumpling experience. Overall, Ding Tai Fung is regarded as a destination worth traveling for, especially by those seeking genuine Chinese and Taiwanese flavors in Markham.
Super delicious food! One of the best Xiao Long Bao! Will definitely go back here to eat. Worth the drive from Mississauga This is a restaurant to visit if you are in Markham.
Top Shanghainese restaurant serving excellent food at way too large portions (not a bad thing at all!) and when coming here one must try the Cong You Bing (fried green onion pancakes, in which I think every table had at least one order of the authentic stuff) and a cold glass of soy milk. Sweet and sour pork and the hot pot of vermicelli noodles with meat, fish, and veggies are a top choice as well.
First time here and it was pretty busy. Their food was really good. We order mini soup dumplings (which we realized maybe we should have gotten the regular order because the mini doesn’t come with much soup at all), a pork dish, a beef dish and bokchoy!
My absolute favourite Chinese restaurant. I drive an hour to get to it often. Their food just hits. I always get their soup Dumplings, beef pies, bean leaves, beef with onions, Minced shrimp with Lettuce, and shanghai noodles among others. I love their chili oil so much I bought some to bring home. Their service is amazing too, lovely ladies and the food comes fast!
Steamed soup dumplings, the famous signature dish, is a must try. Tasty braised beef noodle soup. Scrambled egg white with minced fish was perfectly cooked, we don't have this dish in Calgary. Everyone's favorite was the souffle balls stuffed with black sesame seeds, a famous dessert Ding Tai Fung serves. My second visit to this restaurant when we were in Toronto. Never disappointed. From Calgary Alberta
First time at this place and will be coming back. Every dish tasted great. Even my “least” favourite (stewed pork/preserved veg) was delicious. Came around 1:00-1:30pm and was able to get a table for 2 quickly despite them being really busy. Service was prompt and accurate. The food came out relatively quickly and almost all at once. Anything you asked for, they came out with it very quickly. Highly recommend the wontons in chili sauce, soup dumplings, braised bamboo shoots, and green beans. The beef tendon was my guest’s favourite dish. Everything had good flavour, complemented the dishes well and umami. If you want all around good food, this is the spot! The only challenge is that the plaza is always jam packed and it can take 10 minutes to find a parking spot. Account for that into your planning.
I don't care what anyone says about this restaurant being fake. All I know is the food comes quick and hot every time and it's up to standard. The food is real and the workers are real. The original flavour soup dumplings here are the best in the city. The skin is thin, the soup is flavourful, and the filling smacks you back to life. The only other place that can really compete on soup dumplings is Asian Legend. The only dish they need to work on here is the stewed beef pancake wrap. The sauce is too sweet.
The Ding Tai Fung Restaurant is very famous in Dumplings if you like the Dumplings come to this restaurant and order the Dumplings and check the test, I like the Green Beans with Ground meat it was delicious and the Lamb with Vegetables and Cumin was perfect too, The Fried Pork Bun with Sesame one the top of the Bun was very yummy, The staff and the service are very friendly and served with big smile , The Decoration very nice with the high Ceiling make you feel very comfortable, I highly recommend.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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