General Questions
Where is Din Tai Fung originated from?
Taiwan
Name ALL of our beers (Draft + Bottle)
Draft:
Modelo, Sculpin IPA, Blue Moon, Sapporo
Bottled:
Taiwan Beer, Tsingtao
If a guest has a peanut allergy and requests to remove the crushed peanut garnish from our sesame sauce noodles, can we accommodate? How? Why or Why not?
Can remove peanut garnish, but sauce itself contains peanut butter.
What kind of truffles do we use in our Truffle and Pork Xiao Long Bao AND where do they come from?
Summer Black Truffle
How much is corkage?
$15 per bottle
Name at least 5 Din Tai Fung Locations in CA
Santa Anita, Glendale, South Coast Plaza, Del Amo, Century City, UTC, VF
Name all the teas (and the type of tea it is) that we use in this restaurant:
- Jasmine - Green Tea
- Pouchong - Oolong Tea
- Assam - Black Tea
If the guest has an EGG allergy, which dumplings can they NOT order?
Crab and Pork XLB
Shrimp and Pork Dumplings
Shrimp and Pork Potstickers
Shrimp and Pork Shaomai
What type of indicators are used for steamed dumplings? How are they colored?
Vegan Dumplings - Spinach Water
Kimchi Pork Dumplings - Kimchi Juice
Chicken Indicator - Carrot Juice
ALL EDIBLE
What is the new name for the Sea Salt Cream Top
Sea Salt Cream
What is the meaning of Din Tai Fung
Wok, Peace, Abundance
What are Din Tai Fung's CORE VALUES?
Synergy
Modesty
Integrity
Learning
Excellence
If a guest cannot consume dairy, which items should they avoid?
- Chocolate XLB
- Creamtop
- Milkteas
What ingredient(s) is/are consistent across all greens?
Cooking Michiu
Mushroom Boullion
Salt
What does existing last call mean? And when do we start?
What was Din Tai Fung before becoming a dumpling house?
Cooking Oil Business
Explain how to enjoy XLB - include how to make sauce
- Place XLB on spoon, Poke a hole, enjoy broth, dip in sauce, enjoy
- 3 parts vinegar, 1 part soy sauce, add chili oil for spice
If the guest has a GLUTEN allergy, which Fried Rice items can they order?
Shrimp Fried Rice
Vegetable and Mushroom Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Shredded Pork Fried Rice
What are all the ingredients in the Vegetarian Fried Rice? (hint: 7 items)
- Bok Choy
- Taiwanese Cabbage
- Corn
- Shimeji Mushroom
- Woodear Mushroom
- Egg
- Nishiki Rice
What direction should our sauces face? And where should they be placed on the table?
The sauces should face:
Nordstrom / Kitchen
The sauces should be placed "inside" the table.
What city was our FIRST US location in?
Arcadia, California
What are the 7 step of services of our spiel? RECITE YOUR SPIEL!
1. Introduce self and welcome guest to Din Tai Fung
2. Ask guests if it is first time dining in
3. Ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions or allergies
4. Educate guest on our specialty item Xiao Long Bao
5. Recommend proper portions - 2 items per person OR 1 dumpling and 1 entree per person
6. Elaborate on family style dining
7. Go over beverages - alcoholic/non-alcoholic
How do we guide guests regarding their dietary restrictions and allergies - How can we access ingredient lists?
- Refer to our website via QR code
- POS access to ingredients
What is the Vegetarian Stock made of? (hint: 8 items)
- Shiitake Mushroom
- Tomato
- Carrots
- Celery
- Ginger
- Cabbage
- Kombu
- Beansprouts
Can guests order a side of wok protein? Why or why not?
Unfortunately, our wok proteins are prepared as an ingredient to be cooked together with the rice as a dish, thus cannot be cooked on the side - RECOMMEND PK CHOP