Din Tai Fung Drops New Flavors For Xiao Long Bao Day

You'll have serious FOMO if you miss out!

Metro.Style Team

<p>Every year, <a href="https://dtf.momentfood.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa0MXxfZv96FK6Ycfca584wUe4-4mZn2y1RTv3Q9t6-3pUWishuGnEKSlg_aem_V6f1aEUfqSdCtPpWpGrndA" target="_blank">Din Tai Fung </a>fans mark their calendars for the highly anticipated <strong>Xiao Long Bao Day</strong>, and it’s always a delicious adventure. Sometimes you get to taste new flavors from across Asia, and sometimes you score those juicy, soup-filled dumplings for just one peso! </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c994407b-54ff-4726-ab53-0b810877a649_dtf xlb day 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Get ready for Xiao Long Bao (XLB) Day! <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Din Tai Fung   </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>For the 2024 edition of XLB Day, Din Tai Fung drops two new XLB flavors inspired by Sichuan and Singaporean cuisines: <strong>Wagyu Mala</strong>, and <strong>Scallop and Prawn Laksa</strong>. These flavors will be available for a limited time only, from<strong> October 23 to 29, 2024</strong>. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/feadf8cb-2e5d-4c21-9562-651df39bad6f_dtf xlb day 3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Two limited-time flavors for XLB Day 2024<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Din Tai Fung  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>The <strong>Wagyu Mala XLB </strong>forms a layered medley of warmth and umami, with indulgent bites of Japanese wagyu enhanced by Sichuan peppercorn, cinnamon, and star anise for brightness. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/71c9cf6c-4d36-4c0f-b4ab-f98898c1f3cd_dtf xlb day - wagyu mala.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Wagyu Mala XLB<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Din Tai Fung  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>The <strong>Scallop and Prawn Laksa XLB </strong>pays tribute to the aromatic flavors found in the Southeast region. A rich and layered broth, led with spicy sambal sauce and sweet coconut, is balanced by bites of fresh scallop and prawns. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/70b219f2-0351-441c-b9ad-06b13e382054_dtf xlb day - scallop &amp; prawn laksa.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Scallop and Prawn Laksa X<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Din Tai Fung  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Each of these new xiao long bao flavors will come in three-piece and five-piece baskets, available exclusively for dine-in. We’re fairly sure demand will be high, so make sure to head to a Din Tai Fung shop early on those days. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4467ee0b-cec2-4d47-a398-dc3acc0621a7_dtf uptown exteriors 4.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A world-famous xiao long bao brand <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Din Tai Fung  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>Din Tai Fung is the world’s most widely recognized xiao long bao brand, with 179 shops across 15 countries and numerous accolades under its belt. Its maiden shop along Xinyi Road in Taipei was named one of the top ten restaurants in the world by <em>The New York Times</em>, and the number one restaurant in Asia by <em>The Daily Meal</em>. Its xiao long bao have been called “The World’s Greatest Dumplings” by <em>Forbes</em> magazine, and described as “small miracles” by Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f8cede5e-98d9-44ee-98cd-77e929fb5105_dtf uptown exteriors 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>The excitement of XLB Day owes a lot to the essential goodness of these dim sum mouthfuls. Because—let’s be real—xiao long bao isn’t just a dish, it’s an experience: perfectly pleated, bursting with savory soup, and wrapped in a thin, delicate skin that melts in your mouth. Ready to take a bite?</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/restaurants/new-restaurant-seva-dining-in-san-juan/39155" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hidden San Juan Spot Reimagines New American Cuisine</a></div><div><em>Available in all Din Tai Fung branches from October 23 to 29, 2024, for dine-in only | Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dintaifungph" target="_blank">@dintaifungph</a> | Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dintaifungph/" target="_blank">@dintaifungph</a> | Website: <a href="https://dtf.momentfood.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa0MXxfZv96FK6Ycfca584wUe4-4mZn2y1RTv3Q9t6-3pUWishuGnEKSlg_aem_V6f1aEUfqSdCtPpWpGrndA" target="_blank">dtf.momentfood.com</a>.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><font face="Georgia-Italic"><em>Photos: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dintaifungph/" target="_blank">Din Tai Fung</a></em></font></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

You'll have serious FOMO if you miss out! 