'Heartbreaking decision': Din Tai Fung closes classic US restaurant after 20 years in business
14 June, 2020
Hungry diners in Arcadia, California, must find somewhere new for distinctly-Taiwanese rich soup dumplings and spicy chilli noodles.
Din Tai Fung, the popular Taiwanese restaurant with an increase of than 150 branches all over the world, has announced the closure of its original eatery in america.
The restaurant in Arcadia, which is in the LA County, shut shop on Thursday, June 11, after 20 years in business.
"Because of the current economical climate, we've made the tricky decision to permanently close our primary US location," a assertion over Din Tai Fung's US Instagram page said.
"We primary opened this site to introduce Taiwanese cuisine, culture, and our signature xiao lengthy bao to your guests here in the United States.
"This season marks the 20th anniversary of the location, causeing this to be decision even more heartbreaking."
Supporters flocked to the restaurant on its last time, to snap up the famous signature meals before doors closed for the last time.
"It is the original. I'm actually psychological today," one diner advised Focus Taiwan. "In conditions of experiencing that honest Taiwanese flavour and cuisine, there is no better place. Thus I've been so grateful for this through the years."
The restaurant also has branches in Washington, Nevada and Oregon along the country's West Coast, aswell as in Dubai.
The first Din Tai Fung in the UAE opened in Mall of Emirates in 2015, with branches now in The Dubai Mall, Nakheel Mall on the Palm Jumeirah and in Deira's Al Ghurair Centre.
Prior to the pandemic hit, the branch at Mall of the Emirates sometimes had wait times of one hour, it was that popular. The manufacturer just lately appeared on delivery system Deliveroo in Dubai.
Din Tai Fung was founded in Taipei in 1958 and opened up its initial international branch, in Tokyo, in 1996. Its most famous dish is its xiao very long bao, steamed dumplings filled up with meat, along with a small amount of sizzling broth.
The chain is also known because of its noodle and soup dishes, with all noodles and dumplings produced fresh to order.
Source: www.thenational.ae
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