Din Tai Fung

What groups say

Groups of 6 to 10 come for birthdays and friend or work dinners, ordering family style, sometimes in a semi-private room.

• Online booking caps tables at 6, so larger parties book 2 reservations; hosts have combined them into one table on arrival.
• Reviewers report parties of 7 to 10 waiting about 1 hour without a reservation, though one party of 7 was seated in 10 to 12 minutes.
• A party of 7 was seated in a semi-private room; a party of 6 was placed at a banquet table sized for 12.
• Food is ordered a la carte and served family style, about 2 items per person; one group reported 47 dollars per person with tip and no alcohol.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of Din Tai Fung that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• semi private room, party of 7

  Went here with a party of 7 on a Sunday afternoon and waited a little over an hour. They sat us in a semi private room which was very nice. Service is quick and excellent. The soup dumplings are ok, they are tiny. I prefer the regular sized ones with ample meat and soup! The cucumbers are very good, a bit spicy. Also loved the beef noodle soup, string beans, shu mai, spicy won tons and rice cakes with chicken. The seseme noodles and noodles with mince meat were both too spicy for me. We topped it off with the chocolate dumplings which are a must have! Restaurant setting is beautiful. Worth a visit!

• group dinner, party of 10

  Went here for the second time for a friend’s birthday. Had to remind the waiter more than once that part of our order was missing. Then got mischarged even after leaving the right card with the right receipt. When I asked for proof the charge was voided, I was told they couldn’t print the receipt and would email it instead — it’s been days and still nothing. The bathrooms were also a mess — several were out of order, and it took forever just to get a turn. For the prices they charge, there’s no excuse for service this sloppy. You can get the same quality food (and better treatment) at a little hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown for a fraction of the cost.

• large group dinner

  We had a large group and made 2 separate reservations because the website had a maximum of 6 per table. When we arrived, the host offered to combine the reservations for a single table. The service and food were outstanding. Everyone was courteous and professional. One person in our group discovered that they had their wallet the day after our meal. The restaurant went above and beyond to help; they actually reviewed the security camera footage for them.

• group dinner, party of 6

  Surprisingly their soup dumplings were the least impressive. Spicy wontons, fried rice and beef tenderloin were good and so was the cucumber salad. Lychee martini is good too. 1 star for the atmosphere. For our party of 6, they sat us in a real huge banquet table big enough for 12 people with no lazy susan. It was very awkward to share our food, let alone enjoy a good conversation because we had to sit in a half-moon orientation to get to the food.

• group dinner, party of 8

  Incredible hospitality and service. Food was great! We had a party of 8 and ordered a ton of food. It was paced perfectly and our server was so gracious. Would definitely return!

Good to know

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Din Tai Fung have a private dining room?

Din Tai Fung offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. Curtained private rooms for multiple groups; written cancellation policy 48hrs in advance.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Din Tai Fung?

Guests at Din Tai Fung typically spend $30 to $80 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Din Tai Fung for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Din Tai Fung open?

Din Tai Fung is open Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Din Tai Fung?

Din Tai Fung is a $$ Taiwanese restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 2,901 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Din Tai Fung?

Groups of 6 to 10 come for birthdays and friend or work dinners, ordering family style, sometimes in a semi-private room. Online booking caps tables at 6, so larger parties book 2 reservations; hosts have combined them into one table on arrival. Reviewers report parties of 7 to 10 waiting about 1 hour without a reservation, though one party of 7 was seated in 10 to 12 minutes. A party of 7 was seated in a semi-private room; a party of 6 was placed at a banquet table sized for 12. Food is ordered a la carte and served family style, about 2 items per person; one group reported 47 dollars per person with tip and no alcohol. Reviewers praise: servers explain the menu and pace dishes well for large tables; staff flexible, allowed a group to cancel over-ordered dishes; semi-private room available and service stays quick when busy; family style ordering lets groups sample widely. Watch for: waits of an hour or more for larger walk-in parties; online reservations limited to 6 per table; oversized banquet table made sharing and conversation awkward for 6. Based on 70 Google reviews of Din Tai Fung that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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