Ding Tai Fung Shanghai Dim Sum

You must head to Markham if you 're looking for an authentic xiaolongbao experience this shouldn 't be much of a surprise . And Ding Tai Fung delivers. Named #1 Best Dumplings by blogTO, I had to check them out. With no affiliation to Taiwan 's famous Din Tai Fung chain, this place is doing xiaolongbao all their own. What are they? Shanghai soup dumplings! Steamed in a bamboo basket called a xiaolong these little pockets of soupy deliciousness are incredible when done well.<br/ <br/ We visited on a Saturday evening and were met with a busy restaurant and an even busier parking lot. The first thing that you notice upon entering the restaurant is the glorious aroma in the air. Next, my eyes la...

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This restaurant had been on my to-go list for Dim Sum for quite a long time! I finally visited the restaurant for an early dinner with the hubs this weekend and I have to say that we were both pleasantly surprised! It was our first time trying Shanghai Dim Sum but it’s certainly not our last…We arrived with no reservation just after 4pm, so the restaurant was relatively not busy but still full of customers. The open kitchen by the back of the restaurant definitely caught our attention, as many chefs were making dumpling after dumpling. The Dim Sum here seems to be served all day (yay! . I found the prices okay – nothing too cheap nor too expensive. There were many items that I had never seen...

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Especially since the restaurant does make a mean xiao long bao $6.25); you can see the men standing around the table filling and pinching these pillows of joy. Interestingly, upon closer inspection, they actually look larger before being steamed. <br/ <br/ How the ultra-thin wrappers holds all the broth and can withstand being pinched by chopsticks is still a small miracle. As soon as the lid is lifted I can’t wait to get my hands on these succulent pork dumplings. <br/ <br/ Why we’ve never ordered the Shanghai wonton with spicy sauce $7.49) until this visit is beyond me. There’s nothing fancy about the bite-sized pork and shrimp wontons but the salty soy laced with chili oil pairs so nicely...

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This restaurant had a steady stream of traffic for the entire weekday lunch crowd. Service was fast and efficient.<br/ <br/ We ordered green beans with spicy pork, Shanghai soup dumplings (2 varieties crab and pork and just pork), deep fried spring rolls, steamed chive dumplings, and the green onion pancakes.<br/ <br/ The Shanghai soup dumplings, especially the crab and pork, were so outstanding that my memory of the rest of the meal (from yesterday) is limited. The broth squirted out in huge bursts. Thin, delicate skin. And it was heavenly. It was comparable to the soup dumplings I have had in Richmond, BC, but even better.<br/ <br/ The chive dumplings were also incredible. Fluffy and gener...

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This place is yummy and satisfying! There are a few items I always order every time I visit: Xiao Long Bao, Steamed Sticky Rice Rolls (one order each of savoury sweet), Braised Beef Noodles in Soup, Shanghai-Style Fried Rice Cake, and Red Bean Souffle Balls for dessert. I like Shanghai food in general, so I always enjoy my visits here. My family has been coming here for almost 18 years now and they've managed to maintain quality food. And of course, it's always cool to peek through the viewing window into the kitchen, where chefs are busy hand-pulling noodles and stacking towers of dim sum up to the ceiling!

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Stand out dishes are their xiao long bao with pork and crab--perfect when eaten with a shred of vinegar-soaked ginger; snow pea shoots sautéed in garlic, and beef brisket noodle soup with wontons. Their fried rice is just as consistently delicious. Service is brisk and efficient; not unfriendly. Comfortable, clean surroundings and a clear view of the busy prep cooks rolling and stuffing dumplings behind a large glass feature wall enhance this restaurant staple.

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This is our go-to 'fancy ' Shanghai restaurant. Almost everything 's decent, but my favourite is their xiao long bao. I do find their 'handmade ' noodles (beef noodle soup) to be a bit disappointing. This place is a bit pricier than a lot of smaller, hole-in-the-wall Shanghai restaurants that are on par when it comes to food, but I like the location and the atmosphere of Ding Tai Fung.

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We wrapped up Chopstick Walk 2015 with Shanghai-style dim sum at Ding Tai Fung on Highway 7. Located in the busy and huge First Markham Place strip mall, this restaurant is popular for its xiaolongbao (steamed buns prepared in bamboo steaming baskets.

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The food is pretty good. I ate there many times and the quality have been more or less the same. But the cleanliness of the restaurant turns me off. Sometimes the tables are sticky and there are flies. But either than that the food is enjoyable.

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The place was clean. The food was prepared to order. Everything was hot and fresh. The honey chicken was great.

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