Dimsum Break Competitors

Din Tai Fung (DTF), a globally acclaimed culinary icon renowned for the art of Xiao Long Bao, is on a mission to create first-class dining experiences through its unwavering commitment to excellence in food, service and ambiance. Originally founded as a cooking oil retail business in Taiwan in 1958 by Bing-Yi Yang and his wife, Pen-Mei Lai, DTF was reborn into a humble dumpling and noodle shop in 1972. Today, the Michelin-recognized restaurant brand continues to be family-owned and passed down through generations, with more than 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide. Since its founding, DTF has become synonymous with quality and consistency and known for its warm hospitality and delicacies with authentic flavors. Entering the North America market in 2000, the restaurant brand opened its first U.S. location in Arcadia, California and has 14 locations to-date, offering an upscale yet inviting cultural dining experience. With each restaurant, each interaction, and each bite, DTF aims to bring people together to inspire appreciation of culture.

Founded in 1991, Crystal Jade is a Singapore-based culinary brand with MICHELIN one star (Singapore) and multiple MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awards (Hong Kong & Shanghai). Committed to preserving the rich traditions of Chinese cuisine, the group’s portfolio of specialty dining concepts range from fine dining and casual dining restaurants to speciality bakeries. In 2014, L Catterton Asia, formerly known as L Capital Asia, the private equity arm of LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton officiated a 90% stake buy in Crystal Jade. Later in June 2015, Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) announced its investment in the group as well. To date, the award-winning group owns and operates over 100 outlets across 25 major cities in Asia Pacific and the United States.

Founded in 2009 as a 20 seater dim sum restaurant in Mongkok, Tim Ho Wan very quickly gained global recognition when it earned Michelin One Star in 2010. With operations across multiple markets, Tim Ho Wan sets out to serve quality dim sum at prices that welcome all