Eat · Xinyi & Taipei 101
Din Tai Fung, Taipei 101 branch
Put your name on the queue app as soon as you arrive, shop while you wait, and order the pork xiaolongbao and fried rice; go at 11:00 or 14:30.
- Queue number
- Open kitchen
- Cards accepted
- Order: Xiaolongbao and fried rice
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: before 11:30
- Bring cash
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Usually 11:00–21:00Usually 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Typical hours: check on the day.
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Typical wait
30–90 min at busy times
Easiest walk-in
before 11:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
NT$400–800 (≈ US$14–30)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Pork xiaolongbao (10)豬肉小籠包Thin skin, a lot of soup.NT$250–320≈ US$9–11
- Egg fried rice蛋炒飯Light and dry.NT$180–240≈ US$6–8
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Mark the paper menu with the number of each dish.
- Order steamed dumplings first, then rice and greens.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · A vegetarian set exists; order those items. · say: “Wo chi su.”
- AskVegan · Some vegetable dumplings are egg-free; check.
- NoHalal · Pork throughout. · say: “Wo bu chi zhu rou.”
- NoGluten-free · Dumpling wrappers use wheat.
- AskNut allergy · Sesame and peanut appear in some dishes.
- Not on fileAllergy · Staff take allergies seriously; show a written card. · say: “Wo dui ___ guo min.”
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the table or the cashier; check the 10% service charge.
- No tipping; a 10% service charge is on the bill.
- Cards accepted (Visa, Mastercard); cash fine.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Taken
- Note
- Queue number via the on-site kiosk or app; reservations for some sessions (check).
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Mark the paper menu with the number of each dish.
- 2Order steamed dumplings first, then rice and greens.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is this? | 這個多少錢？ | juh-guh dwo-shao chyen |
| One of these, please | 我要一個這個 | wo yao ee-guh juh-guh |
| No meat, please | 我吃素 | wo chr soo |
| Not spicy | 不要辣 | boo yao la |
| To go | 外帶 | wye-dye |
| The bill, please | 買單 | my-dan |
| Hello | 你好 | nee-how |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Service charge: 10% on the bill — Check the receipt; no extra tip needed.
- Extra sauce and tea: NT$20–50 (≈ US$1–2) for some items — Ask before you accept.
- Vegetarian food (素食) is easy to find at Buddhist vegetarian buffets; say “wo chi su”, and ask if there is garlic or egg if you avoid it.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.
- Pay at the table or the cashier; check the 10% service charge.
- No tipping; a 10% service charge is on the bill.
- Cards accepted (Visa, Mastercard); cash fine.
- Tipping: Not expected; a 10% service charge is added in many restaurants.
- Carry small notes and coins: most stalls are cash only.
- Order at the counter, pay first at small shops, and return the tray or bowl if there is a stack.
At the table
- Take a queue number at the kiosk or app; each party gets a slot.
- Do not stick chopsticks upright in rice or pass food chopstick to chopstick.
- Look for a busy stall with a short menu; a queue of locals is a good sign.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- NT$400–800 (≈ US$14–30) per person
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted.
Visa and Mastercard at the till.
EasyCard at some branches (check).
Local wallets; foreign wallets vary.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
A vegetarian set exists; order those items.
Show: Wo chi su.
- Veganask
Some vegetable dumplings are egg-free; check.
- Halalno
Pork throughout.
Show: Wo bu chi zhu rou.
- Gluten-freeno
Dumpling wrappers use wheat.
- Nut allergyask
Sesame and peanut appear in some dishes.
- Allergynot on file
Staff take allergies seriously; show a written card.
Show: Wo dui ___ guo min.
What is in the dishes
- Pork xiaolongbao (10)豬肉小籠包pork
- Egg fried rice蛋炒飯egg
- Spicy shrimp and pork wontons紅油抄手shellfish · pork
- Braised beef noodle soup牛肉麵beef
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Take a queue number at the kiosk or on the app; some sessions can be reserved (check).
- How far ahead
- Not always possible
- No-show / cancel fee
- The number lapses if you miss your slot.
- Dress code
- None; smart casual is fine.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | none | Open every day; the mall closes about 21:30.Open every day; the mall closes about 9:30 PM. |
| Lunar New Year | check before you go | Special hours. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 15:00 (light).
- 11:00heavy~30–90 minLine grows
- 12:00packed~90 min or more
- 13:00packed~90 min or more
- 14:00heavy~30–90 min
- 15:00lightlittle or no waitQuiet
- 16:00lightlittle or no wait
- 17:00busyup to ~30 min
- 18:00packed~90 min or more
- 19:00packed~90 min or more
- 20:00heavy~30–90 min
- 21:00lightlittle or no wait
Desk estimate for a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. Wait minutes scale the 30–90 min line this page reports at busy times.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: yes
- Air
- Air-conditioned
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: yes · stroller: ok · Kids' portions and small servings
- Access
- step-free: yes · Mall lifts and wide aisles
Hygiene
- Standards are very high; the kitchen is open to view.
- Wash your hands before you eat; hand-wash stations are near the toilets.
Facts
- Reservations
- Taken — Queue number via the on-site kiosk or app; reservations for some sessions (check).
- Capabilities
- food · ac · toilet
- Getting there
- Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station (Red line), exit 4 · ~4 min walk
Cons
- Waits of 30–90 minutes at peak; use the queue number.
- A 10% service charge is added; not cheap for a dumpling meal.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| 小籠包 xiao long bao | Steamed soup dumplings with pork. | A basket of 10 (about NT$250–320 (≈ US$9–11)). |
| 蛋炒飯 dan chao fan | Egg fried rice. | Circle it on the sheet. |
| 紅油抄手 hong you chao shou | Wontons in chilli oil. | Ask for less spicy if you prefer. |
| 醋 cu / 薑絲 jiang si | Black vinegar and shredded ginger for dipping. | Pour vinegar into the small dish and add ginger. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Ten pork xiaolongbao are about NT$250–320 (≈ US$9–11); a meal for two is NT$1,000–1,600 (≈ US$35–55).
- tourist price
- The price is the same for everyone; extras add up quickly.
- rule
- No tipping; a 10% service charge is on the bill.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Service charge | 10% on the bill | Check the receipt; no extra tip needed. |
| Extra sauce and tea | NT$20–50 (≈ US$1–2) for some items | Ask before you accept. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is the Taipei 101 branch worth the queue?
Yes if you take a number and shop while you wait; try 15:00 for a shorter line.Yes if you take a number and shop while you wait; try 3:00 PM for a shorter line.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do I need to reserve at Din Tai Fung?
You take a queue number when you arrive; some times can be booked ahead (check).
How long is the wait?
Ten minutes at 15:00, 60–90 minutes at 12:00 or 18:30.Ten minutes at 3:00 PM, 60–90 minutes at 12:00 PM or 6:30 PM.
How much does a meal cost?
About NT$400–800 (≈ US$14–30) per person with the 10% service charge (2026 estimate).
Is there a vegetarian menu?
Yes, ask for it (check); the broths and standard dumplings use pork.
Do they take cards?
Yes.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
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Sources
- officialDin Tai Fung Taiwan (official)
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Source: Price per person
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Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best time
Draft
Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
No official source is recorded for this figure.
The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.