UK – Taiwanese restaurant brand Din Tai Fung has announced plans for its fourth location in the UK in Canary Wharf, the concept’s first foray into East London.

Din Tai Fung is set to open the new outlet at Crossrail Place in early 2025, expanding its presence in the UK after six successful years and building on a 66-year global legacy. 

The new location will accommodate 112 guests and feature a private dining room for 16, catering to a wide audience that includes families, office workers, local residents, and culture enthusiasts. 

Known for its authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly the Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings), Din Tai Fung will also provide private dining experiences and masterclasses to engage diners with its rich culinary heritage. 

The restaurant’s design will merge tradition and modernity, showcasing Chinese architectural elements such as stone lions and terracotta roof tiles alongside contemporary features like polished marble and rattan-wrapped walls.

A signature highlight will be the Show Kitchen, offering guests a view of the meticulous preparation of Xiao Long Bao, each crafted with exactly 18 folds.

In the UK, Din Tai Fung has introduced innovative offerings, including Beef Xiao Long Bao, a craft lager, signature cocktails, and a loyalty program.

The menu at the Canary Wharf location will continue to feature the brand’s signature dishes made with locally sourced and imported ingredients from Taiwan, ensuring consistent quality and flavors.

Guests can expect favorites like house-made noodles, Pork Chop, Egg Fried Rice, and specialties such as Salted Egg Yolk Custard Lava Buns. 

Commenting on the opening, Din Tai Fung UK Managing Director XueFeng Bai said, “We are thrilled to open our doors at Canary Wharf, our first location in East London.”

“As we celebrate 66 years of culinary excellence, we look forward to sharing authentic flavors of Din Tai Fung with a new and diverse community.” 

This will be Din Tai Fung’s fourth UK location, following successful openings in Covent Garden, Selfridges, and Centre Point.

The brand’s expansion reflects its global growth strategy, with recent launches in New York’s Times Square and Disneyland in California.

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