Is Din Tai Fung Disneyland's BEST New Restaurant? | Lunch Review

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  • čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
  • We went to Din Tai Fung in Downtown Disney for the first time. It just opened at the beginning of July and is a welcome addition to the Disneyland food scene.
    We tried their signature Xiao Long Bao, including the chocolate dessert variety. We'll walk you through the whole process of checking in, ordering your food, what to get, how to eat the Xiao Long Bao, and more.
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Komentáře • 125

  • @Bekahrama
    @Bekahrama Před 24 dny +14

    The waiter coming up and awkward backing out at 8:18. Relatable. 😂

  • @Doughgasm
    @Doughgasm Před 24 dny +19

    'Order More Chocolate': Words to live by. :)

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +3

      You can never have too much chocolate 🍫

    • @Gigi_K
      @Gigi_K Před 24 dny +1

      @@SoCalDisneyDadNEVER! 😁

  • @Gigi_K
    @Gigi_K Před 24 dny +5

    Traver, Amy, James and Benjamin: thank you very much for the super fun live yesterday! I had some anxiety last night and you all distracted me from it perfectly! It helped me calm down and I really appreciated you answering all of my questions 🤗💫 Can’t wait to see what you guys of thought of Din Tai Fung! I’m looking forward to going there 😃 Hope you are having a great night 🌟

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +1

      Glad we could be a distraction. And Din Tai Fung was amazing!

  • @joedama1642
    @joedama1642 Před 24 dny +7

    Let’s go traver keep doing what your doing

  • @Tygmaa
    @Tygmaa Před 24 dny +4

    This video is amazing! Thank you for posting realistic content, suited for families. Especially those who may only get to visit here once! This has helped me decide that we WILL eat here on our visit. ❤

  • @diannenieuwland2263
    @diannenieuwland2263 Před 20 dny +1

    I need those silicon plates for my 1 year old granddaughter! 😂 Please let James know that he made my day with the surprise thank you card. When my grandson who is 9 next month, heard me say it was from SoCal Disney Dad, he was so excited! You both are good parents and examples. I love watching your videos.

  • @bradleyh7582
    @bradleyh7582 Před 24 dny +2

    When I lived in Seattle, we loved DIN TAI FUNG!!

  • @kristiburton3834
    @kristiburton3834 Před 24 dny +3

    Awesome review! So glad you had a great experience. Considering this for out trip in April. Love the kids dishes but wouldn't waste this place on a family trip - too many picky eaters. 😂
    Will definitely be trying the chocolate bao!

  • @lisabostrack24
    @lisabostrack24 Před 24 dny +4

    So happy you have a new place to eat. And that it's good. I also heard the garlic and string beans are very good. More chocolate is what I like to hear. Awesome review. I'm glad it was a hit.

    • @wonggies
      @wonggies Před 24 dny +1

      the garlic green beans are the best! I went to the Friends & Family soft opening in NYC and it was amazing!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +2

      Sounds like we need to try the green beans next time.

  • @CelineSoviero
    @CelineSoviero Před 24 dny +3

    Your videos have been such a g-dsend for us. 🙏

  • @MBFF-if7yu
    @MBFF-if7yu Před 24 dny +2

    I will 100% go and try out next time I’m there! Wow, that looked amazing!

  • @Roh_elle05
    @Roh_elle05 Před 24 dny +2

    Oh my gosh!!! My family was just there at Disneyland!! Going back!!!

  • @gerilc
    @gerilc Před 23 dny +1

    Love Din Tai Fung! Their pork chop fried rice is pretty good and of course the XLBs are a must. Also love the broccoli with garlic, as well as the string beans.

  • @princegroove
    @princegroove Před 24 dny +2

    Glad it’s finally open; I’ll have to check it out in a few weeks.

  • @jonlipow8584
    @jonlipow8584 Před 20 dny

    Thank you for the review, we are going to our first Disneyland trip in August. Your presentation of the food items were great.

  • @tltfaas
    @tltfaas Před 24 dny +1

    I can’t believe how much the kids have grown! They seem like lovely children

  • @janetbooth7917
    @janetbooth7917 Před 24 dny +3

    Looks so good! Wish I could get a reservation.

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny

      Keep checking and you can always try a walk-up. They were taking walk-ups at lunch time when they opened.

  • @calebyost9228
    @calebyost9228 Před 24 dny

    So fun!!! Thanks for the video guys!

  • @CynthiaCAFunAdventures

    Thank you for the video. Everything looks good 👍 Can't wait to try it.😊

  • @kierstenpearson9896
    @kierstenpearson9896 Před 22 dny +1

    For next time!! You have to order the rice cakes with chicken! It is my absolute favorite thing there!

  • @Michimarie91
    @Michimarie91 Před 20 dny

    Thank you so much for the review I am making my reservation now!!!

  • @jonlivingston3181
    @jonlivingston3181 Před 24 dny +1

    We love the garlic broccoli and the rice cakes with pork!

  • @alexandralb23
    @alexandralb23 Před 23 dny

    I'm so excited to go there! Thank you for your video 😊

  • @motrya0304
    @motrya0304 Před 20 dny

    Thanks for the video and for reviewing the restaurant! The food looks delicious!

  • @dragnhatchz
    @dragnhatchz Před 22 dny

    Wow, amazing review. We’re going to Disneyland in October for the Oogie Boogie Bash and we’ll definitely be trying this place out!!! Thank you! 😊

  • @user-nz9cc8xw6s
    @user-nz9cc8xw6s Před 24 dny

    Great video! Definitely going to check out the restaurant and the chocolate!

  • @jross0722
    @jross0722 Před 21 dnem

    Thank you so much for your review of this restaurant! I always like to see what your family’s thoughts are on restaurants because we have a young child and knowing whether a restaurant will have things that kids will like is important to me. We will be in Disneyland at the end of August and I have enjoyed many of your videos. We will definitely order more chocolate baos now knowing how much I know we will all enjoy them. Looking forward to trying Din Tai Fung for ourselves.

  • @snelson2669
    @snelson2669 Před 11 dny

    Looks like a great place to eat. Thank you for sharing

  • @jman95306
    @jman95306 Před 24 dny +1

    Thanks for the video! ❤😊

  • @ryanlabastida8141
    @ryanlabastida8141 Před 23 dny

    This Restaurant looks really good! Definitely gonna have to try it next time I go to Disneyland!!! Thanks Travor, Amy, & Boys!

  • @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk
    @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk Před 24 dny +2

    Food looks yummy 😋

  • @briannafleming4801
    @briannafleming4801 Před 24 dny

    So happy to hear this place was a hit, definitely on my list now! 🎉

  • @TheRickRatedShow
    @TheRickRatedShow Před 24 dny

    Definitely on my radar!

  • @susanhill4212
    @susanhill4212 Před 23 dny

    Everything that you ordered looked so good and I love how swanky the restaurant looks, especially being new!

  • @ashmelia1238
    @ashmelia1238 Před 23 dny

    Going to Disney the week of Thanksgiving and this restaurant was on my radar. You guys convinced me to go, and to make sure to make reservations.

  • @heathermckelvey8259
    @heathermckelvey8259 Před 24 dny

    We’re going to Disneyland in October and we’re definitely going to eat there. Thanks for the review.

  • @Cypress93
    @Cypress93 Před 24 dny

    Thanks for the video 🔥🤙🏽

  • @Sandiastef
    @Sandiastef Před 24 dny

    I can’t wait to try this place!

  • @brandonhuang4414
    @brandonhuang4414 Před 24 dny +2

    You should try the pork fried rice next time. Also the broth soups are really good.

  • @susanwu8339
    @susanwu8339 Před 24 dny

    Love watching your videos.

  • @user-bc5yi7rs5z
    @user-bc5yi7rs5z Před 24 dny +1

    Looks like you got some sun lol. It all looks so good

  • @BLC_BIG_G
    @BLC_BIG_G Před 23 dny

    Hi there, met you guys at Downtown Disney, I believe it was the same day that you made this video. Thanks for stopping and taking a picture, wife and I love watching your videos. 👍🏽

  • @joedama1642
    @joedama1642 Před 24 dny +1

    The milk boba tea is so good

  • @cassandra7665
    @cassandra7665 Před 24 dny

    The string beans and cucumber appetizer are also so good!

  • @neil_chazin
    @neil_chazin Před 22 dny

    We all love dumplings, when we go to Disney later this year we’ll try to eat there for sure - I’ve been wanting to try Din Tai Fung for a while but not enough to drive an hour to the one closest to us in Santa Clara.

  • @pixiepinkcrystalsrosetta7027

    So happy they brought this restaurant to Disneyland! We have them here in Washington State and love their food! If you think the chocolate bao is delicious, try the sesame mochi bao, my favorite! Also, try the sweet and sour baby back ribs. They melt in your mouth! 😋

  • @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk
    @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk Před 24 dny +2

    Looks good

  • @ellyvanderwoerd9833
    @ellyvanderwoerd9833 Před 23 dny

    I love your you tube. I am coming to Disneyland next April

  • @Sean-uh6te
    @Sean-uh6te Před 23 dny

    Thank you for the video

  • @channingprewitt5237
    @channingprewitt5237 Před 24 dny

    Looks yummy!

  • @carlajackson3261
    @carlajackson3261 Před 24 dny

    When I was there, they were still building it. Sorry, it wasn't ready when I was there, but I appreciate the review!

  • @Sensesfailkid14
    @Sensesfailkid14 Před 22 dny

    The waiter in the back knew not to interrupt you 😂😂😂

  • @teriduenas4176
    @teriduenas4176 Před 24 dny

    Been numerous times at the one in Las Vegas. Love it

  • @davidrowley1577
    @davidrowley1577 Před 24 dny

    We missed the opening by a few weeks. Now back home on Guam. We will have to try next time. Looks Yummy!

  • @MyHeroHarrison
    @MyHeroHarrison Před 24 dny

    Love din tai fung! ❤

  • @crayzieap
    @crayzieap Před 24 dny +2

    Garlic green beans is amazing

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +1

      We both said we’ll probably get them next time.

  • @amandawilson6540
    @amandawilson6540 Před 22 dny

    We’re headed back to the parks end of august and have a down day between park days. Thinking we’ll book a meal here and hang out at DTD! Looks like reservations are 30 days out? Just set an alert to try to snag one (just like I did for our reservations IN the parks. Haha!) Thanks for sharing your fun review. 😊

  • @mmh290
    @mmh290 Před 24 dny

    I want to go now!👍

  • @resikat
    @resikat Před 24 dny

    I was just going to recommend the STRING BEANS until you mentioned it at the end! You must get them next time!! I don't want to overhype it but they are literally the best string beans I've ever had in my life!
    And we agree about the spicy wontons! I'm not even a spicy loving person but I looove those spicy wontons! I also prefer them over the regular xialong baos, the flavor is just phenomenal!
    And yessss so glad you had the chocolate xiaolong baos! I can definitely eat a whole order to myself! They are soooo good!
    So glad you guys finally got to try Din Tai Fung! And I can't believe you haven't been to the one in San Diego yet! I live around the area too and have been a few times since its opening so I know it's been around for a few years because the first time we went, we didnt have kids yet! 😅 I'm getting hungry now so I may have to pay a visit soon!

  • @lilxlysa
    @lilxlysa Před 23 dny

    What’s delish is if you drizzle some of that spicy wonton sauce onto the fried rice. So good!

  • @mig0406
    @mig0406 Před 24 dny

    I actually was already thinking about going there in August. Now, I definitely will. I don’t like chocolate but my boys do. I‘m totally into Asian food though! 🎉

  • @audjusushi
    @audjusushi Před 24 dny +2

    Oooohhhh

  • @TheFrumpyDad
    @TheFrumpyDad Před 24 dny +1

    I think the pricing is about inline with a resort. The pricing is similar to the Din Tai Fung at Aria in Las Vegas. Although the last time we went there was 2 years ago.

  • @OkayYaraman
    @OkayYaraman Před 24 dny +1

    I’ll have to try this place sometime. Not sure if the chocolate bao counts as a Disney food if you can get it anywhere and I’m skeptical if it’s really better than the dole whip float, but I do love molten chocolate cakes, so we’ll see!

  • @Joharilok
    @Joharilok Před 24 dny

    Nice happy family

  • @KacerRacerAus
    @KacerRacerAus Před 24 dny +1

    Definitely add some chili oil to the soy sauce next time. Game changer! Gives it a nice kick. We are so lucky to have one of these in Sydney about 5 minutes drive from our home 🤤

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +1

      The chili oil on the spicy wontons was amazing, so we’ll try it in the dip mixture next time.

  • @holllyrhode
    @holllyrhode Před 24 dny +1

    I wana go!

  • @Tinynoodle5
    @Tinynoodle5 Před 24 dny

    It’s nice they showed you how to eat it properly cause bao straight to mouth would have been really bad 🤣 I did that when I was young and oh boy 😅

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny

      We were thankful for the instruction sheet and the lesson from our server

  • @bestatstartrek2179
    @bestatstartrek2179 Před 24 dny +1

    There’s one at south coast plaza 2 hour wait list

  • @vincentnnyc
    @vincentnnyc Před 24 dny

    They just opened one up in times square nyc this week

  • @necrotwoshoes
    @necrotwoshoes Před 23 dny

    Review Legend for new viewers:
    Amy, odd face - Terrible, may or may not be better after second taste
    Amy, good - Average
    Amy, really good - Above average
    Traver, I'm a picky eater - Not so great but I knew I'd hate it anyway
    Traver, good - Average
    Traver, really good - Above average
    Kids, GOOD! - Leave us alone Dad, we want to go on rides!

  • @leighims
    @leighims Před 24 dny

    I heard that the string beans are amazing

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny

      We’ve heard that too, which means we’ll get them next time.

  • @Shonufff88
    @Shonufff88 Před 24 dny

    The food at DTF in Seattle is pretty good, but its kind of expensive. I'd rather get normal Dim Sum at a regular Chinese restaurant. Have you been to "Tim Ho Wan"? Their BBQ pork bun is very good, probably the best I've had. There used to be one located Irvine, they can be expensive too, but they have a happy hour.

  • @disneylandlux
    @disneylandlux Před 24 dny

    Wonderful - we want to go in Sept. do you know the time of day they drop the reservations for the next day on the calendar? I think it’s before 6am but that’s the earliest I’ve looked. I can tell that the dinner reservations go fast

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 23 dny

      Not sure- though when I looked at 8am this morning, a few random days had lunch times available.

    • @disneylandlux
      @disneylandlux Před 23 dny

      @@SoCalDisneyDad Thanks! I'll keep checking and I'll figure it out eventually. cheers

    • @disneylandlux
      @disneylandlux Před 19 dny

      @@SoCalDisneyDad Hello - crazy me - I learned that they drop their new reservation openings at midnight 1 month ahead. I tested it. We have to get a reservation for a big group on a specific day of our trip, so I'll be up at midnight 30 days out booking it. Thanks!

  • @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk
    @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk Před 24 dny

    From Michigan

    • @tltfaas
      @tltfaas Před 24 dny

      I was born in Flint but I moved to escape the winters!

  • @cindy_00
    @cindy_00 Před 24 dny

    What’s the process in trying to get a reservation? Everything looked amazing

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny

      Through yelp, but it looks like they are fully booked out for the next month. Not sure what time they release the next days reservations.

    • @cindy_00
      @cindy_00 Před 24 dny

      @@SoCalDisneyDad oh man. Thank you for the reply 😊

  • @kateilena
    @kateilena Před 23 dny

    does anyone know if parks will be closed or even ride attractions shut down as cast members and employees from disneyland will go on strike?

  • @SuZQ629
    @SuZQ629 Před 22 dny

    No soup dumplings?? Missing out.

  • @ohplezz
    @ohplezz Před 18 dny

    Its good food but very small portions for the prices they charge at this location.

  • @gracewang6005
    @gracewang6005 Před 24 dny

    How did you make the reservation? With 30days prior on Yelp, I have hard time getting a table. Its literally full for all hours!!!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny

      We made it as soon as they announced they were opening, but did it through yelp too. Looks like we maybe got lucky.

  • @calistogasteve3128
    @calistogasteve3128 Před 22 dny

    it must be the best new restaurant as it is the only new restaurant

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 22 dny

      In the last year Disneyland has opened Cafe Daisy, Tiana's Palace, Paseo, Centrico, Tiendita, and now Din Tai Fung.

  • @SuperHeroMomAlex
    @SuperHeroMomAlex Před 21 dnem

    Hi Trevor, what neck fan are you using?

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 21 dnem

      @@SuperHeroMomAlex it’s just a no name brand from Amazon, but I like it. Here’s the link: amzn.to/3VOb4Cs

  • @needanap2needanap232
    @needanap2needanap232 Před 24 dny +1

    To clarify - you ordered the Chocolate & Mochi XLB (5 pcs) and not the Chocolate Buns (2 pcs)? How was the cream, needed? Was the garlic and green beans a shareable side? It seems pricy for an individual side (unless you're a vegetarian I guess). Thanks for the honest review!!

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +3

      Correct, yes, the Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao, I believe I wrote the item name in the video. The sea salt cream just added a nice dip for it. For $1 it's definitely worth it, and large enough if you order multiple Chocolate XLBs it'll last, so you don't need to order the cream again.
      All of the items are sized the way you saw in the video. So the green beans would be a portion similar to the noodles or the rice.

    • @needanap2needanap232
      @needanap2needanap232 Před 23 dny

      @@SoCalDisneyDad Thanks, you're right, the words are on the screen! That would be a lot of green beans, but sounds delicious. My husband now wants to go here and Goofy's Kitchen! :)

  • @parissinclair6513
    @parissinclair6513 Před 11 dny

    Was the salted cream sauce a worth addition, or were the chocolate baos just as good without it?

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 11 dny

      @@parissinclair6513 100% worth it. For $1 extra, I wouldn’t have them any other way.

  • @maeis4lovers18
    @maeis4lovers18 Před 24 dny

    How were you able to make reservations? I check every day and can never find any. Wondering if I’m missing something

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +1

      We snagged one as soon as they announced they were available, so I’m not sure what the trick is now.

  • @bengardner6169
    @bengardner6169 Před 14 dny

    Did they give adults forks or just chopsticks? We are planning to go there when we visit so I was just wondering

  • @alecw3874
    @alecw3874 Před 24 dny

    What happened with the sea salt cream?

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 24 dny +1

      We used it to dip our chocolate bao in. It was worth the extra $1 in our opinion.

  • @LJC123
    @LJC123 Před 23 dny

    How do u get reservations?

    • @SoCalDisneyDad
      @SoCalDisneyDad  Před 23 dny +1

      @@LJC123 Amy did it through Yelp. Though I’ve heard it’s super popular and all the reservations are gone. And no one really knows when they drop new ones. But they do accept walk ups. I would just be there right at 11:30 when they open.

    • @LJC123
      @LJC123 Před 22 dny

      @@SoCalDisneyDad thanks much 😊

  • @pibbitybibbity
    @pibbitybibbity Před 22 dny

    The acoustics are not good. It seems so loud in there just on the video.

  • @juanserrano5629
    @juanserrano5629 Před 24 dny +1

    When are you doing Wild Rivers with your buddy big red journeys video🤔👍📲🌊🎢