Yes, I have eaten at the one by my house in Valley Fair Mall in San Jose. We waited in a really long line when it first opened. Super, super good. If you guys ever come back to Nor Cal, visit Winchester Mystery House, then cross the street for good eats at Santana Row has a nice hotel there as well. Then cross the street again for nice shops and good eats (Din Tai) at Valley Fair. Glad you all had a great meal and great company!

@rinettebondoc1029

3 жыл бұрын

@@DjEnsi I’m also from San Jose & Yes exactly straight down from the Disney Store going towards the original luxury hall 🤗💕and it’ll be on your right. Totally craving it again after watching 😅

@disneyparks_1019

3 жыл бұрын

oh yes, santana row has a bunch of restaurants and very very good food

@lcflngn

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the tip! Sounds like a fun overnight from the East Bay, making a note. Always wanted to see the Winchester Mystery House 😉

@behindherteeth

3 жыл бұрын

I love going there. My family and I go often.

@janinejohnson9654

3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Sac and was just trying to talk my husband into going to Winchester. I’d he knows there’s this incredible Chinese food nearby, I got him. Thanks for the info.

I am so happy when you hang out with Magic Journeys. They are good people.

Wait, my two favorite disneyland channel couples TOGETHER?!? More please!!!!!!!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We love Magic Journeys!

"Looks like a flower.... or a demigorgon." HAHAHA :D You guys bring me and others tons of joy and laughs every single video!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily!

The two couples I watch together!!! I Love it! Yes, I agree with the others, more please!

Cool with magic journeys

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Beyond cool🙌

We have been to the original location in Arcadia when it first was brought over from Taiwan. Their current location is in the Arcadia mall. It is so good! Their soup dumplings are amazing and I love that you can see them making them too. You can never go wrong eating there.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the truth Emily!

@r.rodriguez6144

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up going to the Old Arcadia location. I became obsessed with their Shanghai rice cake. I can't go there without ordering it. I'm so happy to see Katie and Spencer discovering it.🙂🙂

When I went to Vegas in June I walked up to that restaurant at Aria but did not go in! Now I am mad at myself for not eating there. I will eat there in March when I go to Vegas again. Looked like a nice time with Magic Journey's.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You won’t be disappointed

Don't need to go that far for the place. Go to Century City or the original one in Arcadia.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We were already in Vegas so it was very convenient.

I've been obsessed with soup dumplings, the way they make the broth is with high gelatin bones, like hogs feet, that they simmer for a long time to make broth. They then chill the broth til it's like jello, cube it up and mix it with the filling. When they steam it, the gelatin melts into yummy broth. I see in the comments there is a place in San Jose, a half hour from Santa Cruz. Might have to go over the hill...

I love these collabs! The food looks delicious 🤤

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We love them as well!

Make a reservation ahead of time in south coast plaza because it gets really busy! The string beans and soup dumplings are my favorite, the fried rice with pork chop is amazing!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Those String Beans 🙌

I’ve been to the original location in Taiwan. 🥰 Next level! The broth is gelatinous when assembled (aspic).

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

The food there is amazing !🤤

Hi KT! Broth is made of bone broth gelatin (culinary term is aspic) that is mixed into filling. When steamed the gelatin melts into liquid broth. Now I want some Din Tai Fung noodles & spicy wontons!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely unique

Great Taiwanese food!

Omg, guys, I had to have a snack watching this cause I wanted to eat everything you had! That place is on my list for Vegas now! So cool!

Loved this video!! Everything looked so good!! Definitely going to try our next trip to Vegas!!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy when you go

Thank you for sharing your time in Vegas ☺️

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

It’s Our pleasure indeed

I'll be in Vegas next week and I have added this place to the list. Thank You

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

I will have to go to Din Tai Fung when I visit Las Vegas.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You must

That food looks great!!!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

It was amazing!

The interior of this restaurant looks so amazing, it's such a work of art! I haven't been to Vegas in years and I will be doing this for my next Vegas vacation. Chinese food is my all time favorite and I grew up eating it as a child. Your videos continue to bring me joy and happiness to my life!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy when you go!

I hesitated watching this because I absolutely LOVE this place and I knew I would have Din Tai FOMO! 😆 ugh, I could taste those soup dumplings from here lol. So good!

“Tropical Hideaway inspired?” I think it’s the other way around.

There is a Din Tai Fung in Costa Mesa at South Coast Plaza! It's just as amazing! Delicious food!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We’re very happy about that!

Yes!!! DINTAIFUNG!!! I’m from Sacramento but I lived in Seattle for awhile and I first had it up there and I was instantly obsessed. I miss it so much, glad you guys got to experience it 🙌🏼

I am so hungry now! To tell you how good this looked, after the vlog was done, we looked at each other, and asked if we should drive down next Saturday to try it 😸 We live about two hours away, and that seems like a drive worthy destination! Thanks for the temptation - you're the best ❤️

@r.rodriguez6144

3 жыл бұрын

Do it!! You won't regret it🙂

I go to the one in Americana in Glendale.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Love that spot

Oh my goodness that food looks amazing!!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing is an understatement, it’s absolutely divine

This has got to be my favorite restaurant, coupled by magic journeys 10 10 10 of the year!!!!!going to watch again its so great!!!!!what a place!! What a menu!!!!!!

Din Tai Fung in Arcadia.....Here We Come!!!!! :D Great video once again! :D

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and enjoy!

Ooo you guys need to try the cucumber salad! That’s one of my must haves from that place

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We definitely will next time

Hi Katie n Spencer 😊👋oh my all that food looked so yummy. Great to see Jannell and MigVee spending time with you. Great friends ❤👏♥💕

You probably know this already, but it’s a chain and there are a few in SoCal. Got one here in the Bay Area, too. So delicious! Also, I know you’re Disney bloggers… but the bao at this restaurant are exponentially better than and so not inspired by Tropical Hideaway. Kinda cringed for you at that moment.

There's one near me here in the Del Amo Mall in Torrance, Ca. Haven't been there yet but I'll definitely have to go and try it. Everything looks delicious!!

Goin to Vegas in September. This is the third vlog I have seen for this place. Looks amazing. Will definitely Be going! Love your vlogs.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you! Hope you enjoy it when you go

THIS IS THE FIRST PLACE I GO TO WHEN I'M BACK IN VEGAS!! Thank you so much BLB!!

OMG, you guys know how to live! Must try this. I wonder if TWDC could get them to set up a restaurant in one of their resorts?

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Best Life Livin!

@pixiepass

3 жыл бұрын

@@BestlifeandBeyondofficial absolutely! 😍

there's also a location in at glendale americana :) legitimately one of my favorite restaurants

Nice that you and Magic Journey could spend some time together glad you had a fun night

I am so hungry now! So fun to see BLAB and Magic Journeys tasting together.

Just booked a reservation there for my trip in October! Thanks for all these helpful reviews :)

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Enjoy!

they have din tai fung in irvine and many southern california locations

The one in Costa Mesa is also amazing and much closer for those delicious dumplings. I’m now adding this on my calendar lol

This food looked amazing!! We gotta try this out next time in Vegas!!!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You must

Beware you two. There is a Din Tai Fung at South Coast Plaza in Santa Ana/Costa Mesa

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We ordered it to go already!lol

Yummy that food looked soo good! Made my mouth water!!!!! Hope to try the one in San Jose ca soon!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You must try

Great, now I have to drive out to Arcadia and get me some. Lol thanks!

I'm so glad you guys tried Din Tai there's on in Americana in Glendale and we love it 😍

Lol anyone count how many times they ask “Is it spicy?” LOL not making fun but super funny. Everything looks delish!!! And yay for expanding your taste palets

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah we are not into spicy food, Spencer can handle a little bit of spice though.

@MsKitcloudkicker

3 жыл бұрын

@@BestlifeandBeyondofficial thanks for your reply!! just thought it was cute/ funny

Great video! We went to the one in Glendale and it was worth the 2 hour wait.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

It’s worth it for sure

This is my first time ever seeing soup bao and dumplings, and I'm impressed

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Ours also. So good!

Love the Mickey hat where did you get it? Next trip for sure we have to try that restaurant.

The truffle and pork xiao long bao are sooooo good!! Soooo good!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You are right about that!

Wow guys I was just at the Aria a few weeks ago and also ate at Din Tai Fung too. So good and yeah it’s a little pricey, but the food was worth it.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We agree, worth it once in a while.

Loveeeee Din Tai Fung! There are a few locations up and down the west coast!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

So glad they have so many locations

Can you guys do a video talking about the financial planning of saving up for trips like this one, Disney trips/days, etc. and what has worked for you both? I’m always curious to hear about the financial aspect of how to save up for these things since they are definitely not cheap!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We just plan ahead and save appropriately to be able to afford certain things

@xRachelMarie87

3 жыл бұрын

@@BestlifeandBeyondofficial Got it. Much love to both of you - my husband and I love watching your videos and living out your best lives! Hope we get the chance to run into you both one day ❤️

My wife and I love this place, we always go to the Torrance location and prefer the Spicy Wontons and Crab Xiaolongbao

Wow 🥟🥢 that place looks epic 👍

Mmmmmmm!!! I was with you all in spirit! 🥟🤪🤤 I love DinTaiFung. 🥰 My husband and I used to eat there when we lived in Tokyo. Although the dessert options were a bit different in Japan with creamy milk tofu in a sweet sauce instead of the chocolate long bao. FYI - If you guys want to pronounce things correctly, then with “Wagyu” the wa is the same pronunciation like saying the wa in water and gyu is like gyou as in the word “you” with the hard g sound in front of it. Hope that didn’t sound too pretentious with the explanation. 🤓 Anyhooo, SOOOOO looking forward to your Disneyland Halloween adventures soon. 😍🎃 We were going to try to go this year and make another pit stop at Rogers Gardens in the OC as well since every year they do a fabulous Halloween display (check out their YT page and search Halloween for the past few years - love the creepy song from their Halloween 2013 video). However, medical treatments have taken precedent and so we’ll hopefully see y’all at Disney next year. Thanks Spencer and Katie (and Janelle and Miguel!). You guys are the best!!! xoxo Christine in way too smoky CO 🔥😷

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine!

We loooove Din Tai Fung here in So Cali! Gotta check the LV spot now!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful location

I love Spencers hat! I need that hat for the teenager.... also - super fun video, love you guys -- hoping you'll be in CA right before Thanksgiving.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

2 жыл бұрын

New Era for the hat but it may be sold out, not sure

Looks like a flower… Or a Demi-Gorgon 🤣🤣🤣🌸👏👏

Do you need to make reservations?

Omg that place was good tried it when I went to Australia

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Love the amount of locations worldwide

@stacyscooby8488

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried the one here in Orange County

I been wanting to eat at the one inside South Coast Plaza in Orange County. Now I have to go to it now. It is about 20 to 30 minutes from Disneyland.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah semi close to Disneyland

We love the location in Arcadia! The best food

We had Din Tai Fung a couple weeks ago in Seattle and it was so, so good!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

I live in Vegas and haven't been there before I'll have to try out.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

You must

I think they use a cooking needle that sticks into food to fill it with the liquid. I forget what its called.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh, we wondered how that was achieved

Hi Guys! Love your content and your channel! Just wanted to let you know, Din Tai Fung is actually a Taiwanese restaurant, not Chinese. Looks like you really enjoyed the food! Can’t wait for your next episode!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

If you guys want to grab din tai fung in oc, there's a location in south coast plaza!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Ordered takeout from there last night!😂

@tobymh23

3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering what you guys got for takeout from the South Coast location. Any highly recommended dishes? Live nearby so may go tonight and takeout! 😂 Great video as always! 👍

@skylermoravcik2782

3 жыл бұрын

@@BestlifeandBeyondofficial omg yess! highly recommend the cucumber salad if you haven't tried it already!☺️

The one at South Coast Plaza is always busy

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

For good reason I guess.

One of our favorite restaurants here in Washington state! 😋

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

You two should travel with a really good cooler. For when you go out and you have food left over.?

Katie! Love those glitter blue nails! What's the color?!?!

You really need to try Lunasia in Cerritos they have the BEST DIM SUM. A little different from Din Tai Fung

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

👍🏾

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

We’re very lucky on the West Coast to have DTF

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Hiii i love chinesse food

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We do too!

@88kellychan

3 жыл бұрын

@@BestlifeandBeyondofficial i wanna go here

@gourmetloverry5160

2 жыл бұрын

Actually it’s Taiwanese food.

The best food is outside of the Strip … just talk to vegas locals

It's tawian not Chinese

You realize there’s a Din Tai Fung at the Century City Mall right? 🙄

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We do, but we were in Vegas so it made sense for us to go there.

Is Janelle pregnant?

One of the most overrated places I've been. Your better off just going a place in Chinatown.

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We loved it

I love Din Tai Fung. This restaurant is all over the west coast! Check out places all over So Cal! I think you’ll be going more often when you find a location in So Cal you like!

@BestlifeandBeyondofficial

3 жыл бұрын

We will for sure