Eat · Xinyi & Taipei 101

Din Tai Fung, Taipei 101 branch鼎泰豐 101店

Q: How much does a meal cost?

About NT$400–800 per person with the 10% service charge (2026 estimate).

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.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 AM or 2:30 PM.

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Key facts

Per person: NT$400–800 (≈ US$14–30); Taiwanese
Hours: 11:00–21:0011:00 AM–9:00 PM; typical, check
Walk in: before 11:30; easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: true
Card: yes
Getting there: Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station (Red line), exit 4; 4 min walk

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

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

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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Actions

Usually 11:00–21:00

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Directions

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

before 11:30: high11:30–14:00: risky14:30–17:00: highweekend evenings: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A large sit-down restaurant with an open kitchen inside the Taipei 101 mall (check the floor on the directory)

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

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.

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.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Pork xiaolongbao (10)豬肉小籠包Thin skin, a lot of soup.NT$250–320 (≈ US$9–11)order
Egg fried rice蛋炒飯Light and dry.NT$180–240 (≈ US$6–8)order
Spicy shrimp and pork wontons紅油抄手Sweet-spicy sauce.NT$180–240 (≈ US$6–8)if hungry
Sautéed seasonal greens炒青菜Fresh and garlicky.NT$160–220 (≈ US$6–8)if hungry
Braised beef noodle soup牛肉麵A fine bowl; better value at a noodle shop.NT$320–420 (≈ US$11–14)if hungry
Sweet red-bean or taro xiaolongbao甜小籠包A sweet finish, not essential.NT$120–180 (≈ US$4–6)skip

2026 estimate per item; a 10% service charge is added.

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2 people

Pork xiaolongbao (10)order
豬肉小籠包
NT$250–320 (≈ US$9–11)
Contains (from menu notes, check): pork
0
Egg fried riceorder
蛋炒飯
NT$180–240 (≈ US$6–8)
Contains (from menu notes, check): egg
0
Spicy shrimp and pork wontons
紅油抄手
NT$180–240 (≈ US$6–8)
Contains (from menu notes, check): shellfish, pork
0
Sautéed seasonal greens
炒青菜
NT$160–220 (≈ US$6–8)
0
Braised beef noodle soup
牛肉麵
NT$320–420 (≈ US$11–14)
Contains (from menu notes, check): beef
0
Sweet red-bean or taro xiaolongbaoskip
甜小籠包
NT$120–180 (≈ US$4–6)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Sit-down restaurants: about 10%, less than the 15–20% US norm. Local custom: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: NT$400–800 (≈ US$14–30) per person

Paying

Cashyes

Accepted.

Cardyes

Visa and Mastercard at the till.

IC cardsome stalls

EasyCard at some branches (check).

QR walletsome stalls

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.

Make an allergy and diet card for Taipei →

Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — Counter seating for singles.

goodKids — Small portions and a kids' set (check).

okStroller — A wide-aisle mall location.

cautionGroups of 5+ — Longer waits; book ahead if possible.

goodWheelchair — Mall lifts and wide aisles.

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.

On the ground

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.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

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

2026 estimate

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, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

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.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Yong Kang Beef Noodle Shop, about 30 min on foot; no reservation needed.

Yong Kang Beef Noodle Shop30 min walkA cheaper beef noodle lunch by MRT.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Taipei in 4 days.

Sources

officialDin Tai Fung Taiwan (official)