Originally Posted by
trueblu
Honestly, the best soup dumplings and certainly the most consistent are at Din Tai Feng -- branches in most major cities. And some of the other dishes (e.g. pea shoots) are excellent too.
tb
While I'm hard pressed to think of anywhere better than dtf off hand (and I actively dislike the original 南翔 place), I think there is value in seeking out venues that have a bit more local flavor. (Why come all the way to Shanghai to get the exact same product that's on offer in Seattle?)