Fodor's Expert Review Din Tai Fung

Watch dumplings being pleated by hand through the large glass windows in the waiting area for this restaurant on the second floor of Lincoln Square mall—it's a good thing the sight is so entertaining, because there's often a long wait. 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. The rest of the lengthy menu is nearly as enticing, from shrimp-stuffed wontons to fried rice. The large restaurant is busy and brisk, but a fun experience and worth the wait. There are additional locations in University Village, Pacific Place Mall in Downtown Seattle, and Southcenter Mall in Tukwila.