Din Tai Fung
The xiao long bao, or soup dumplings, are the famous attraction at Din Tai Fung, a U.S. branch of the famed Taipei-based chain. Watch dumplings being pleated by hand through the large glass windows in the waiting area; it's a good thing the sight is so entertaining, because there's often a long wait. The rest of the lengthy menu is nearly as enticing, from shrimp-stuffed wontons to fried rice. Shaved snow with fresh mango is a refreshing end to your meal, a cross between ice cream and shave ice. The large restaurant is busy and brisk, but a fun experience and worth the wait. There are additional locations in Seattle's University Village, Pacific Place Mall in Downtown Seattle, and Southcenter Mall in Tukwila.
