tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post4645812106068955587..comments2024-03-19T09:45:21.051+00:00Comments on Eat Noodles Love Noodles: Din Tai Fung - The Campaign Goes OnMr Noodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-72730944238318727912012-02-10T00:23:32.079+00:002012-02-10T00:23:32.079+00:00Vivian - shame about the Nagoya branch! Neverthele...Vivian - shame about the Nagoya branch! Nevertheless, please sign my petition!Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-26029597072485066742012-02-09T22:02:38.509+00:002012-02-09T22:02:38.509+00:00my mother tells me the Din Tai Fung in Nagoya, Jap...my mother tells me the Din Tai Fung in Nagoya, Japan is crap.<br /><br />I loved the one in Taipei and in Hong Kong - please bring one to London!!!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063389319372233533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-20294935294258190032012-01-29T15:01:04.839+00:002012-01-29T15:01:04.839+00:00cncplyr - thanks for the support. Keep posted for ...cncplyr - thanks for the support. Keep posted for further developments.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-20930650044556444102012-01-29T13:45:08.124+00:002012-01-29T13:45:08.124+00:00Oh man, I'd love one here in London. Went to t...Oh man, I'd love one here in London. Went to the Taipei one 3 times over Christmas, it was great!cncplyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437614492830056868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-75704464902522576042012-01-16T23:22:22.483+00:002012-01-16T23:22:22.483+00:00Thanks for the support. Watch this space for a pet...Thanks for the support. Watch this space for a petition...Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-53144433989445691462012-01-15T14:11:43.371+00:002012-01-15T14:11:43.371+00:00DON'T GIVE UP!!! I'm sure they'll res...DON'T GIVE UP!!! I'm sure they'll respond one day, I hope they will!! get a petition going, I'll sign (:Shu Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248873228185558472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-1627505262420898242012-01-14T09:35:16.392+00:002012-01-14T09:35:16.392+00:00catty - so jealous that you have the choice of 3 b...catty - so jealous that you have the choice of 3 branches down in Sydney!Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-7639921353253713952012-01-13T06:41:17.098+00:002012-01-13T06:41:17.098+00:00Dont give up, Mr Noodles! i do solemnly believe DT...Dont give up, Mr Noodles! i do solemnly believe DTF will get to London one day. They will make a killing, I have no idea whats stopping them!!cattyhttp://www.thecattylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-62253376251767216292012-01-11T13:21:06.565+00:002012-01-11T13:21:06.565+00:00Kay - I'm envious! If you do visit Din Tai Fun...Kay - I'm envious! If you do visit Din Tai Fung, do let them know that they have a big London fan club! <br /><br />Shanti - welcome! You're so right, I'm actually surprised there isn't one in SF given its deep-rooted historic Chinese connections. <br /><br />Mzungu - I don't give up that easily! And yes, I do remember that you'll be my partner in dumplings!<br /><br />Ikans - it's not bloody fair that there are 3 branches in Sydney! In general, you must be missing the Chinese food of Sydney, which I consider a notch or two above the stuff you get in London.<br /> <br />GChick - maybe you should persuade them to open in Melbourne! After all, it won't do that your hometown is being beaten 3-0 in the Din Tai Fung stakes by Sydney!Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-45432067238621210442012-01-11T10:56:12.138+00:002012-01-11T10:56:12.138+00:00Oooh I did not know there was a branch in Sydney -...Oooh I did not know there was a branch in Sydney - good news indeed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550630880349913974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-43516501458831178922012-01-11T09:46:00.362+00:002012-01-11T09:46:00.362+00:00This is amazing - having recently left Sydney for ...This is amazing - having recently left Sydney for London I think I miss Din Tai more than Bondi...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-51803863051315423812012-01-11T07:17:42.467+00:002012-01-11T07:17:42.467+00:00Glad to see you have not given up on your campaign...Glad to see you have not given up on your campaign. Remember I am more than willing to quit my job and help you run the franchisee here in London.Mzunguhttp://www.ilivetoeatandeattolive.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-9486207051139295662012-01-11T02:26:53.155+00:002012-01-11T02:26:53.155+00:00I believe Din Tai Fung will be successful wherever...I believe Din Tai Fung will be successful wherever they go. I wish they'd open one in San Francisco. :-)Shantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620719684531632658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-19379360226991281992012-01-11T01:26:29.251+00:002012-01-11T01:26:29.251+00:00I'm most likely headed to Taipei soon-ish. I c...I'm most likely headed to Taipei soon-ish. I can help to personally deliver a letter?Kay @ Chopstix2Steakniveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356201055464846743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-43771371872021525352012-01-10T18:48:42.507+00:002012-01-10T18:48:42.507+00:00I recently retried the Sydney branch and even that...I recently retried the Sydney branch and even that has improved - the soup was super sweet! Who says chain stores can't make good food : )<br /><br />Taiwanese QC is amazing. No wonder the workers for iPhone products are jumping off the buildings sigh.... : (Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951478222064972637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-42198953457679816622012-01-10T16:09:40.297+00:002012-01-10T16:09:40.297+00:00Su-Lin - it was your tweet that got me thinking ab...Su-Lin - it was your tweet that got me thinking about the campaign again.<br /><br />Vix - ooh! Chilli crab XLB! Was that in Singapore? I've also heard that Din Tai Fung sometimes serve XLB with truffle as a special.<br /><br />swml83 - on recent comments, I've also received no response from Din Tai Fung.<br /><br />Frank - good to know! Let's hope that XLB doesn't have a double-meaning, too!Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-68505186748472732602012-01-10T14:46:09.710+00:002012-01-10T14:46:09.710+00:00I agree - I'll sign any petition. I really wan...I agree - I'll sign any petition. I really want to try these dumplings at their best.<br /><br />Only thing is - abbreviating to Din Tai Fung to DTF is probably not a great idea.<br /><br />Google DTF... ;-)Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410641601158831943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-79716899214359684172012-01-10T12:33:32.577+00:002012-01-10T12:33:32.577+00:00Mr Noodles, at least you got a template response, ...Mr Noodles, at least you got a template response, they've just been ignoring my requests! <br /><br />Please keep us up to date with all the news re DTF opening in London, potentially!swml83https://www.blogger.com/profile/03075974673274037671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-25878862280751046972012-01-10T11:52:00.413+00:002012-01-10T11:52:00.413+00:00I love love love the xlb! They had a special chili...I love love love the xlb! They had a special chili crab version last time I went but I think the classics fare best. <br /><br />Love the yam (ornee) dessert xlb. I can happily whack an entire serve by myself.Vixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-89384221056428319312012-01-10T11:51:24.445+00:002012-01-10T11:51:24.445+00:00Yay! DTF, please come to London!Yay! DTF, please come to London!Su-Linhttp://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-8940189796739722952012-01-10T11:09:01.995+00:002012-01-10T11:09:01.995+00:00Tom - brand ambassador for DTF, now that would be ...Tom - brand ambassador for DTF, now that would be a dream job!<br /><br />Grubworm - let's see what the DTF peeps say, but an online petition is the next logical step in the campaign.<br /><br />Susan - I don't know Seattle at all, but the DTF there is in Bellevue. More details on their website.<br /><br />Lizzie - you should do the same for Ippudo! <br /><br />Paula/Tim - Did you know there are 12 DTF's in Singapore! Watch this space for a petition...Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-11562474541704379872012-01-10T09:49:15.721+00:002012-01-10T09:49:15.721+00:00I'll sign up to any petition as well. We'...I'll sign up to any petition as well. We've been to DTF in Shanghai and Singapore: their soup dumplings are outstanding!Paula/Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696143558187589077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-52802689722111440002012-01-10T09:46:30.759+00:002012-01-10T09:46:30.759+00:00YESSS! Your efforts are hugely appreciated.YESSS! Your efforts are hugely appreciated.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-87210429093703927292012-01-10T09:25:01.722+00:002012-01-10T09:25:01.722+00:00Holy crap! They're in Seattle???!? I'll be...Holy crap! They're in Seattle???!? I'll be there in two weeks!!!Susanhttp://www.susaneatslondon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-43668066101065634752012-01-10T08:52:23.821+00:002012-01-10T08:52:23.821+00:00I'll sign any sort of petition you care to put...I'll sign any sort of petition you care to put around. Having sampled their XLB with Tom in HK, I would really (REALLY) like them to open a London joint. <br /><br />Happy NY!The Grubwormhttp://www.thegrubworm.comnoreply@blogger.com