The delights of a piping-hot, steamed dumpling go a long way to uplift your day. Enter Din Tai Fung, KL's best bet for delicious dumplings. Whereas a visit to their Gardens Mall outlet will guarantee a queue, ordering in will get you lunch in your pajamas in under an hour! Set the tone for a warm, dependable meal with the restaurant's claim to fame, Pork Xiao Long Bao (from RM13.20). Six parcels filled with tasty broth and minced pork present themselves gracefully in a paper container and if you're already thinking about the complementary vinegar and sliced ginger, fret not because the restaurant has pre-packed sachets for takeaway orders. The Pork Chop Fried Rice (RM22) warrants an order to fill your tummy with egg-laden rice with juicy, tender pork chops. Burppler Kae Ling is a fan, and describes it to be 'simply awesome'. If there is room for more, order the moreish Spicy Shrimp & Pork Wonton (RM18.60) too!
Avg price per person: RM25
