LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Din Tai Fung,
the highly coveted dumpling and noodle hotspot celebrated from
Taipei to LA for perfecting the
art of the Xiao Long Bao, has debuted its first Las Vegas venue at ARIA Resort &
Casino.
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"It is an exciting moment to see my grandfather's humble dream
now in lights on the iconic Las Vegas Strip," said Aaron Yang, Vice President of Din Tai Fung
Restaurant Group. "For nearly five decades, we've meticulously
honed our culinary techniques to ensure every Din Tai Fung guest
experiences the same Xiao Long Bao perfection my grandfather
introduced in 1972, regardless of where they are in the world. As
we open our doors in Las Vegas, I
know he is as proud as we are to welcome the millions of people who
visit this city each year to experience Din Tai Fung at ARIA."
A lively show kitchen serves as the venue's signature design
feature, spotlighting the craftsmanship of Din Tai Fung's dedicated
Xiao Long Bao culinary team and what goes into the intricate
creation of 10,000 dumplings each day.
The legacy of Din Tai Fung dates back to Taiwan 1972 when Mr. Bing-Yi Yang pivoted his simple cooking oil shop to
focus on the increasingly popular soup dumplings. Revered for its
attention to detail, Din Tai Fung caught the attention of Japanese
tourists, launching a worldwide dumpling empire that now stretches
across 13 countries. This year marks the 20th
anniversary of the concept's expansion to the United States, where it has developed a
loyal following including late Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Gold who once described the Xiao Long
Bao as "small miracles."
President & Chief Operating Officer of ARIA Steve Zanella
said, "It is an honor to bring Din Tai Fung to Las Vegas. Their mastery of dumplings and
noodles has captivated people around the world for decades, so to
be able to build a Din Tai Fung here at ARIA is a wonderful
opportunity. We cannot wait to introduce our guests to their new
favorite craving."
MGM Resorts International Chief Hospitality Officer Ari Kastrati said, "We are excited to welcome
the legendary Din Tai Fung to ARIA's culinary portfolio. Din
Tai Fung is celebrated worldwide for
its exceptional cuisine and high level of service, making it a
perfect marriage with ARIA."
A Taste of Taiwan
Din Tai Fung offers an extensive
Taiwanese dining experience with a selection of delicately crafted
dumplings, bright and crisp vegetable dishes, freshly made noodles
and more.
- Appetizers and Vegetables – Din Tai Fung features an
assortment of appetizers and vegetable dishes that pair perfectly
with noodle dishes or dumplings. The Cucumber Salad is light
and refreshing with a hint of spice while the Sauteed String
Beans with Garlic entice with a crisp and flavorful bite.
Coated in a house-made sauce, the tender Sweet & Sour Pork
Baby Back Ribs are a flavorful take on a classic Shanghainese
dish.
- Dumplings – The famed Xiao Long Bao are made with
the highest-quality Kurobuta pork and broth that bursts upon first
bite, fragranced with aromas of fresh ginger and green onion. Din
Tai Fung also features Truffle and
Blue Crab varieties of its Xiao Long Bao. Other popular
dumpling offerings include the Jidori Chicken Dumplings
filled with Jidori chicken and sweet onions; and the Vegetable
& Mushroom Dumplings made with glass noodles, bok choy,
dried bean curd and shiitake mushrooms.
- Noodles, Soups and More – Noodle lovers can enjoy an
array of options including the umami-packed Shrimp Fried
Noodles or a vegetarian-friendly bowl of Noodles with Sesame
Sauce. The traditional Braised Beef Noodle Soup is
cooked for hours to bring out its mildly spicy and aromatic
flavors. A fan favorite is the Jidori Chicken Wontons with Spicy
Sauce topped with garlic and green onion.
- Desserts – Din Tai Fung's signature dessert is its
Chocolate Xiao Long Bao, a twin to the soup dumpling but
filled with premium chocolate lava. The Red Bean Bun is a
classic choice featuring a soft, fluffy bun filled with smooth and
sweet red bean paste.
- Cocktails – Din Tai Fung at ARIA features a cocktail
program unique to the brand with drinks that meld Taiwanese
beverage culture with the creative edge of Las Vegas mixology. A highlight of the program
is the seasonal boba cocktail, which will offer new takes
throughout the year. For fall, guests can enjoy the Spiced
Boba with dark rum, ginger syrup, half and half, black tea, and
two dashes of bitters.
- Design – For Din Tai Fung, ARIA preserved a beautiful
space designed by Bentel & Bentel. Featuring a soaring 40-foot
glass wall delivering spectacular views of Vdara's architecture and
Nancy Rubins' "Big Edge" art
installation, the space is flooded with natural light. Din
Tai Fung's dining space is
punctuated with cliffs made from hundreds of stacked stones and
paintings from Parker Ito that
originally debuted at Art Basel. The works intertwine Ito's
Japanese heritage with his experiences in Las Vegas, while depicting his unconventional
studio practice utilizing photography, painting and printmaking
techniques.
Din Tai Fung at ARIA is located
on the casino floor, adjacent to Lift Bar, and is open nightly from
4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Reservations are
highly recommended. For more information and to make a reservation
prior to arrival, visit Din Tai
Fung's website.
ARIA Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino is a stunning AAA Five Diamond resort
on The Strip featuring spectacular amenities, high-end service,
premium meeting and convention space, striking architecture and
sustainable design. Combined with its unparalleled offerings
including the first-of-its-kind public Fine Art Collection, ARIA
sets the bar for a new generation of resort experiences. ARIA
is located within CityCenter, which is owned 50% by a subsidiary of
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and 50% by Infinity World
Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. For more information
and reservations, visit ARIA.com, call toll free at (866)
359-7757 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese
restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao. Originally founded as a
cooking oil retail business in 1958, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a
steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding,
Din Tai Fung has focused on achieving steady improvement in
quality, standardization, and service. In 1996, the first
international location opened in Tokyo, and the first location in North America opened in Arcadia, California in 2000. In 2009, the
Hong Kong branch was awarded one
Michelin star. Din Tai Fung now has
7 locations in California, 5
locations in the Pacific Northwest and more than 170 restaurants in
13 countries worldwide.
For more information please visit https://dintaifungusa.com/;
also find Din Tai Fung USA on Facebook and Instagram
(@dintaifungusa).
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