Scratch Bar & Kitchen 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.

The Kitchen is an American Bistro founded over 20 years ago in 2004 by Kimbal Musk and Hugo Matheson. The Kitchen serves farm-to-table shared plates with a mission to create restaurants that are beloved by our communities. The Kitchen has locations in Boulder, Denver, and Austin.

The first time Chef Daniele Uditi, fresh from Napoli, served his pizza at a friend's backyard gathering, Candace Nelson knew. It had the soul of Napoli, reimagined for the way America eats pizza. Together, they set out to share that magic with the world. Founded by James Beard-recognized Chef Daniele Uditi and entrepreneur Candace Nelson, Pizzana reimagines traditional Neapolitan pizza through its signature Neo-Neapolitan style: slow-proofed dough, imported Italian ingredients, and flavors that honor tradition while embracing modern creativity. The real soul of Napoli in every pie. Since opening in Los Angeles in 2017, Pizzana has earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand Award multiple years in a row, been named twice to the Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants list, and grown to serve guests across Los Angeles, Dallas, and Houston. More than a restaurant, Pizzana is an authentic Italian experience—a place where exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and meaningful connection come together around the table.