Din Tai Fung Covent Garden Menu 2026: Prices, XLB & What to Order

A typical meal at Din Tai Fung Covent Garden costs approximately GBP35–55 per person including a shared portion of Xiao Long Bao, a noodle dish or fried rice, a side, and a drink. Going lighter (dumplings + a side + tea) comes in around GBP25–35. A full feast across multiple categories can reach GBP60–80pp. Note: a discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to all bills.

Xiao Long Bao (XLB) are Shanghainese-style soup dumplings — thin, pleated parcels of dough filled with seasoned pork and hot broth. At Din Tai Fung, each XLB is folded with exactly 18 pleats. To eat: place the dumpling on a spoon, bite a small hole in the side, sip the broth, then eat the rest. Dip in black vinegar with shredded ginger (provided on the table). Do not pop the whole dumpling in your mouth — the broth is very hot.

Yes. Din Tai Fung Covent Garden accepts reservations via the official website at dintaifunguk.com for lunch and dinner. Walk-ins are available on a limited basis, but the restaurant fills quickly — particularly on weekends and in the evening. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. A credit card is required to hold a reservation.

Din Tai Fung Covent Garden is at 3 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8LU, directly opposite the Royal Opera House and a 5-minute walk from Covent Garden underground station (Piccadilly Line). The restaurant is on the ground floor with a visible entrance on Henrietta Street. Nearest tube: Covent Garden. Also accessible from Leicester Square (Northern / Piccadilly lines).

Din Tai Fung has vegetarian options including the Steamed Vegetable & Tofu Dumplings (GBP11.00), Vegetable Fried Rice (GBP14.50), Truffle & Egg Fried Rice (GBP17.50), Cucumber Salad, Seaweed & Tofu Salad, and all the dessert XLB. Several vegetable sides are also vegan. The restaurant uses shared kitchens and equipment, so cross-contact with meat and shellfish is possible. Guests with strict dietary requirements should inform staff when booking.

The Truffle & Pork Xiao Long Bao (GBP16.50 for 6) is a premium variation of the classic pork XLB, with black truffle folded into the filling. The truffle aroma is subtle but distinct — it elevates the savoury broth inside the dumpling. Food critics and regular diners consistently rate it as one of the standout dishes at the UK locations. It is widely considered worth the premium over the standard pork XLB.

Yes. Din Tai Fung Covent Garden adds a discretionary 12.5% service charge to all bills, which is standard practice for London restaurants of this type. The charge is discretionary — guests can ask for it to be removed. All staff gratuities are distributed among the team.

Both UK Din Tai Fung restaurants serve the same core menu from dintaifunguk.com, operated under the same licence. The Covent Garden location at 3 Henrietta Street (opened 2023) is positioned in the heart of the West End theatre district, directly opposite the Royal Opera House. The Centre Point location at 101–103 New Oxford Street (opened 2019) is nearer Tottenham Court Road station. Both accept bookings; the Covent Garden branch benefits from strong post-theatre footfall and tends to be in high demand on evenings with Royal Opera House performances.

For a first visit, most regulars recommend: Pork Xiao Long Bao (the classic — essential, GBP11.50/6), Truffle & Pork XLB (the upgrade, GBP16.50/6), Braised Beef Noodle Soup (the signature main, GBP18.50), Cucumber Salad (palate cleanser, GBP7.50), and Taro Dessert Dumplings (GBP8.50/4). Ordering 1–2 portions of XLB per person, plus a shared main and a side, gives the full Din Tai Fung experience without overdoing it. Add truffle fried rice for a luxurious side.