Din Tai Fung, CBD

I had tried Din Tai Fung in Sydney long before it opened in Melbourne and found the food slightly above average but not worth the prices it charged. Luckily, someone had an Entertainment book voucher and we visited Din Tai Fung Melbourne knowing that the meal will be easier on our wallets/purses.

We ordered fried chilli chicken, xiao long bao, and pork chop fried rice. All of the dishes were very delicious and tasty. It is difficult to say which impressed the most because I enjoyed all the dishes, but the colours and paper thin skin of the xiao long bao's were just beautiful!

Tipo 00, CBD

My only complaint with this dish is that there is not more of it! Tipo 00 came highly recommended and it did not disappoint (only in serving sizes).

My potato gnocchi was light and fluffy. It was almost like ice cream, melting in the mouth. The sauce was rich and tasty.

Gnocchi with braised duck, porcini and pecorino

For $28, the serving was akin to an entree size. As someone on the table said, it leaves just enough room for dessert!