Din Tai Fung Expands to Brea Mall – Opening August 31

After months of teasers on Instagram, the beloved Taiwanese dumpling shop finally lifted the veil on its next home: 1401 Brea Mall Lane in Brea, California. A soft opening is slated for August 7, with the official ribbon‑cutting ceremony set for August 31.

The new space stretches over roughly 14,000 sq ft, a size that feels generous enough to let diners linger without feeling cramped. Inside, you’ll find the sleek, modern lines the brand is known for, peppered with subtle nods to traditional Asian design – think wooden lattices and muted earth tones that let the food take center stage.

And the food? Oh, it’s everything you’d expect from Din Tai Fung, plus a few surprises. The menu will spotlight the iconic Xiao Long Bao – those delicate soup‑filled dumplings whose wrappers are thin enough to see through yet sturdy enough to hold the broth. The chain calls this the “Golden Ratio,” a balance of wrapper thickness and filling that took decades of trial, error, and, frankly, a lot of tasting to perfect.

Beyond the dumplings, guests can look forward to shao mai, steamed buns, cucumber salads, hand‑pulled noodles, spicy wontons, and even a handful of hand‑shaken cocktails that aim to complement the flavors rather than drown them.

“Brea’s strong sense of community and its reputation as a retail and dining hub made it an ideal home for our next location,” said Albert Yang, CEO of Din Tai Fung North America. “We’re excited to welcome guests and create meaningful dining moments for the Brea community and visitors alike.”

The opening is more than just a new eating spot; it’s a job engine. The restaurant is projected to create hundreds of positions ranging from kitchen staff to front‑of‑house roles, a welcome boost for the local economy.

For those curious about the brand’s backstory, Din Tai Fung began in 1958 in Taiwan as a modest cooking‑oil shop founded by Bing‑Yi Yang and his wife Pen‑Mei Lai. By 1972, the family pivoted to a humble dumpling and noodle shop, a move that eventually earned the chain Michelin recognition and a global footprint of over 165 locations across 13 countries.

In Orange County, this will be the fourth Din Tai Fung outpost, bringing the total to a dozen across California, including sites in the Central Valley and Northern California. If you’ve been longing for an upscale Asian dining experience without the long trek to Los Angeles, the Brea Mall location might just be the answer.

So mark your calendars, set a reminder on your phone, and maybe bring a friend who’s never tried soup dumplings before. The steam will be rising at Brea Mall soon enough.