"I grew up in Arcadia where the very first U.S. location of Din Tai Fung opened in 2000. Despite this, I've always been a bit of a Din Tai Fung skeptic (it's hard not to be when your hometown arguably has some of the best Chinese food not just in Los Angeles, but in the states - especially at the many mom-and-pops in the SGV). Nevertheless, especially with its huge expansion, I see the appeal of Din Tai Fung now."
"The new spaces feel elaborate and extravagant; dumplings get expertly folded with delicate skin that gives way to piping hot pork broth. And DTF's Shanghai-style pork ribs are some of the best I've ever had: the rib meat is super tender, the sauce an impressive tightrope walk between sweet and tangy, and the bones fun to clean before moving on to another bite."
Eater LA editors regularly encounter standout dishes. Din Tai Fung's U.S. debut in Arcadia dates to 2000, and expansion has revealed lavish dining rooms and expertly folded dumplings with delicate skins that release piping hot pork broth. The Shanghai-style pork ribs feature super tender meat, a sauce balanced between sweet and tangy, and bones that are fun to clean; the sauce pairs well with garlic green beans. Heights Deli & Bottle Shop grew from a Lincoln Heights favorite to a Los Angeles go-to for chicken Parmesan, international wine and beer, and reliable pastas; a 2021 Glassell Park location introduced popular items like chicken pesto pasta and penne jambalaya.
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