Din Tai Fung

Taiwanese restaurant, 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA

VeganScore 70 · 2 vegan main dishes

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Mains

• Vegan Noodles with Sesame Sauce — Our house-made thin noodles are made with JUST Egg™, a premium plant-based egg substitute made out of protein-rich mung beans. Freshly squeezed spinach juice is rolled into our house-made dough to give these noodles their vibrant, verdant hue. Coated in a nutty sesame sauce and topped with our signature chili oil and crushed roasted peanuts. *Contains peanuts Vegan
• Vegan Noodles with Spicy Sauce — Our house-made thin noodles are made with JUST Egg™, a premium plant-based egg substitute made out of protein-rich mung beans. Freshly squeezed spinach juice is rolled into our house-made dough to give these noodles their vibrant, verdant hue. Coated in our signature house spicy sauce. Vegan
• Fried Rice with Pork Chop — Perfectly seasoned and textured fried rice meets the irresistible aromas of fried eggs and freshly-chopped green onion. Topped with our signature Shanghainese-style fried pork cutlet that is crispy on the outside with a tender, juicy center.
• Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Potstickers — Crispy, pan-fried dumplings filled with Kurobuta pork and fresh shrimp pair perfectly with our mildly-sweet, house-made potsticker sauce.
• Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao — Our signature Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao is complemented by whole slices of rich truffle imported from Italy.
• Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin — Premium Angus beef tenderloin, shimeji mushrooms, assorted bell peppers, and onions seared together in a fiery wok and tossed in our house-made black pepper sauce.
• Noodles with Sesame Sauce — Our house-made thin egg noodles coated in a nutty sesame sauce. Topped with our signature chili oil and crushed roasted peanuts. May contain peanuts. *Contains peanuts
• Noodles with Spicy Sauce — Our house-made thin egg noodles coated in our signature house spicy sauce.
• Noodles with Minced Kurobuta Pork — Our house-made thin egg noodles topped with a savory mixture of minced Kurobuta pork sauteed with diced tomatoes, beancurd, chopped green onion, whole edamame, and sliced cucumber.
• Noodles with Diced Beef & Szechuan Peppers — Our house-made thin egg noodles topped with a spicy and herbaceous mixture of diced Angus chuck roast, tomato, beancurd, whole edamame, sliced cucumber, fresh cilantro, and Szechuan peppers.
• Fried Rice with Chicken — Tender chicken, delicately-scrambled egg, freshly-chopped green onion, premium Taiwan-grown rice—plus a touch of salt and seasoning—are tossed together over high heat, enhancing the light flavors and carefully-selected textures.
• Fried Rice with Shrimp — Succulent shrimp, delicately-scrambled egg, freshly-chopped green onion, and premium Taiwan-grown rice are tossed together with a touch of salt and house seasoning over high heat.
• Fried Rice with Shredded Kurobuta Pork — Tender strips of marinated Kurobuta pork, delicately-scrambled egg, freshly-chopped green onion, premium Taiwan-grown rice, and a touch of salt and seasoning are tossed together over high heat. The light flavors and carefully-selected textures make it the perfect pairing for all of our other dishes.
• Fried Rice with Vegetable & Mushroom — This healthy twist on our traditional fried rice incorporates Taiwanese cabbage, shimeji mushroom, and corn. Stir-frying over high heat brings out the fresh flavors and textures.
• Fried Noodles with Skirt Steak — Skillfully tossed in a wok over an open flame with fresh vegetables and tender strips of premium skirt steak*, our stir-fried noodles burst with umami flavor. Served with crunchy napa cabbage, tender spinach leaves, and green onion-infused oil.
• Fried Noodles with Chicken — Skillfully tossed in a wok over an open flame with fresh vegetables and tender strips of premium chicken, our stir-fried noodles burst with umami flavor. Served with crunchy napa cabbage, tender spinach leaves, and green onion-infused oil.
• Fried Noodles with Shrimp — Skillfully tossed in a wok over an open flame with fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp, our stir-fried noodles burst with umami flavor. Served with crunchy napa cabbage, tender spinach leaves, and green onion-infused oil.
• Fried Noodles with Shredded Kurobuta Pork — Skillfully tossed in a wok over an open flame with fresh vegetables and tender strips of premium Kurobuta pork, our stir-fried noodles burst with umami flavor. Served with crunchy napa cabbage, tender spinach leaves, and green onion-infused oil.
• Fried Noodles with Vegetable — Skillfully tossed in a wok over an open flame, our house-made, stir-fried noodles burst with umami flavor. Served with crunchy napa cabbage, tender spinach leaves, and green onion-infused oil.
• Fried Pork Chop — Each pork chop cutlet is fried to perfection and garnished with freshly ground coarse pepper. Golden on the outside, juicy on the inside.
• Kurobuta Pork Sticky Rice Wrap — Sticky rice stuffed with stewed Kurobuta pork belly, wrapped in bamboo leaves. A traditional dish that's hard to pass up.

Starters

• String Beans with Garlic — Freshly-cut string beans, coated with minced garlic and tossed over high heat for a savory, umami-packed bite. Vegan
• Cucumber Salad — Crisp Persian cucumbers combined with cuts of mild fresno chili peppers and sliced, fresh garlic—all tossed together with drizzles of sesame oil and our signature DTF chili oil. Vegan
• Seaweed & Beancurd Salad — Crisp bean sprouts, smooth glass noodles, springy beancurd, and thin strips of seaweed tossed in our traditional vinegar dressing. A light touch of our signature DTF chili oil gives this appetizer layers of flavor and texture. Vegan
• Soy Noodle Salad — Thin sheets of tofu are carefully sliced to mimic noodles and tossed with julienned carrots and celery for a bit of crunch. Vegan
• Wood Ear Mushrooms in a Vinegar Dressing — Our nutrition-packed wood ear mushrooms are soaked in our special vinegar dressing until tender and juicy, then topped with goji berries and finely shredded ginger. Fragrant sesame oil and a splash of lemon juice bring sweet, tangy flavor. Vegan
• Vegan Dumplings — Filled with a carefully balanced mixture of bean curd, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, glass noodles, and jicama. Freshly squeezed spinach juice is rolled into our signature dumpling skin to give these savory dumplings their vibrant, verdant hue. Vegan
• Vegan Spicy Wontons — Served with our signature house spicy sauce and topped with garlic and green onion, our handmade wontons are filled with a carefully balanced mixture of bean curd, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, glass noodles, and jicama. Freshly squeezed spinach juice is rolled into our house-made dough to give these wontons their vibrant, verdant hue. Vegan
• Vegan Wonton Soup — Handmade wontons filled with a carefully balanced mixture of bean curd, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, glass noodles, and jicama served in a light, savory kombu broth. Freshly squeezed spinach juice is rolled into our house-made dough to give these wontons their vibrant, verdant hue. Garnished with green onion and a drizzle of sesame oil. Vegan
• Broccoli with Garlic — This Vitamin C-packed supergreen is sautéed over high heat with freshly sliced garlic for simple, yet satisfying flavor and crunch. Vegan
• Bok Choy with Scallion-Infused Oil — Our hand-selected bok choy is lightly stir-fried over high heat with our signature green onion oil. We time each step precisely to ensure the bok choy is cooked through while keeping its fresh, crisp texture. Vegan
• Spinach with Garlic — Fresh spinach is stir-fried with minced garlic and our house-made garlic-infused oil. Vegan
• Taiwanese Cabbage with Garlic — Crisp, sweet Taiwanese cabbage is tossed over high heat with freshly sliced garlic. There’s nothing quite like it. Vegan
• Kale with Garlic — Fresh curly kale packs a superfood punch, stir-fried with thinly sliced garlic and our house-made garlic-infused oil. Vegan
• Chicken Dumplings — Our delicately hand-folded dumplings are filled with premium chicken and sweet onions.
• Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs — A classic Shanghainese appetizer, these fresh, tender baby back ribs are evenly coated with our house-made sweet and sour sauce.
• Hot & Sour Soup (Pork) — Our delicious, thick Hot & Sour Soup is chock full of fresh ingredients, including sliced bamboo shoots, silky eggs*, crunchy wood ear mushrooms, and buttery-soft tofu. Topped with fresh green onion and our house seasoning, it’s perfect for any occasion.
• Steamed Soup with Bone-in Chicken — Choice cuts of chicken are steamed for hours with fresh ginger and green onion. This signature Din Tai Fung dish is light, but packs a rich aroma.
• Steamed Soup with Bone-in Beef Short Ribs — A light and delicious steamed beef broth with tender slices of beef short ribs.
• Cod Dumplings — Filled with a perfected ratio of Alaskan cod to Atlantic cod, these dumplings have a light, delicate flavor. Taiwanese cabbage, celery, and water chestnuts add extra springiness and crunch.
• Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings — Freshly-peeled shrimp combine with high-quality Kurobuta pork for a taste and texture that are hard to beat.
• Kimchi & Kurobuta Pork Dumplings — Authentic Korean kimchi, chives, and glass noodles are finely chopped and folded into our savory Kurobuta pork filling. Fresh kimchi juice is rolled into the dough, giving them their signature orange hue.
• Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons — Served with our signature house spicy sauce and topped with garlic and green onion, our handmade wontons are always a fan favorite.
• Chicken Spicy Wontons — Served with our signature house spicy sauce and topped with garlic and green onion, our handmade wontons are always a fan favorite.
• Vegetable & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons — Served with our signature house spicy sauce and topped with garlic and green onion, our handmade wontons are always a fan favorite.
• Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Wonton Soup — Handmade wontons filled with premium Kurobuta pork, freshly-peeled shrimp, and savory house seasonings in a lightly-flavored chicken and clear broth. Garnished with green onion and a drizzle of sesame oil.
• Chicken Wonton Soup — Handmade wontons filled with premium chicken, finely-diced celery, and savory house seasonings in a lightly-flavored chicken and clear broth. Garnished with green onion and a drizzle of sesame oil.
• Vegetable & Kurobuta Pork Wonton Soup — Handmade wontons filled with premium Kurobuta pork, finely-diced bok choy, and savory house seasonings in a lightly-flavored chicken and clear broth. Garnished with green onion and a drizzle of sesame oil.
• Braised Beef Noodle Soup — With house-made egg noodles and hearty flavors, our Braised Beef Soup is carefully cooked for hours to bring out its signature mildly spicy and aromatic flavors. Topped with blanched baby bok choy for a pop of color and crunch. *Beef contains tendon
• Sliced Chicken Noodle Soup (Boneless) — Our house-made egg noodles in a delicate chicken broth with tender slices of premium chicken breast. Cooked with bok choy, carrots, and sliced bamboo shoots.
• Fried Pork Chop Noodle Soup — Our house-made egg noodles in a light, clear broth. Topped with slices of our signature Shanghainese-style fried pork chop.
• Tofu Puff & Glass Noodle Soup — Chewy glass noodles in a light, clear broth. Topped with Kurobuta pork rolls, spongey tofu puffs, and green onion.

Desserts

• Red Bean & Mochi Xiao Long Bao — Our velvety-smooth red bean paste folded into our signature Xiao Long Bao skin. A thin layer of mochi adds a satisfying, chewy texture. Vegan
• Sweet Taro Xiao Long Bao — Silky smooth taro filling wrapped in our signature delicate Xiao Long Bao skin—perfect for those who prefer their desserts nuanced and subtly sweet. Vegan
• Shaved Snow with Fresh Mango — Soft, fluffy shaved snow made with whole milk, crowned with fresh mango and a drizzle of our signature sweet & tart mango sauce and creamy condensed milk.
• Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao — Decadent, premium chocolate truffle enveloped in a thin layer of mochi—wrapped with painstaking attention into our signature 18 folds. A burst of chocolate lava in every bite.

Other

• Vegan Buns — This delicious, healthy take on our classic fluffy bun is filled with bean curd, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, glass noodles, and jicama. Vegan
• Chicken Xiao Long Bao — A classic reinvented, with fresh chicken, ground daily in-house, sweet notes of carrot, celery and hints of aromatic ginger and green onion.
• Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao — Each of our Xiao Long Bao is carefully weighed and folded by hand to achieve our signature Golden Ratio of 18 folds and stuffed with top-quality Kurobuta pork marinated in a blend of carefully-selected seasonings. Paired with the piquant aromas of fresh ginger and green onion, every bite is the perfect bite.
• Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao — This delicious twist on our traditional Xiao Long Bao is filled with juicy Kurobuta pork and crab. The pork’s rich flavor is enhanced by the natural sweetness of crab, for a seafood flavor that’s rich but mellow.
• Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Shao Mai — For this classic Shanghainese dish, our Shao Mai skin is made thicker than our other dumpling skins to give a nice chewy texture, complementing a filling of our signature Kurobuta pork. A single juicy shrimp tops it all off.
• Sticky Rice Shao Mai with Kurobuta Pork & Mushroom — Savory sticky rice is seasoned with soy sauce, bits of earthy shiitake mushroom, and rich Kurobuta pork for full-bodied flavor in every bite.
• Kurobuta Pork Buns — Our signature Kurobuta pork filling is tucked into a soft, fluffy bun.
• Chicken & Mushroom Buns — Our premium chicken is carefully seasoned and mixed with chopped carrots, celery, and oyster mushrooms—all wrapped up in our fluffy bun.

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