This is obviously not the famous original Ding Tai Fung- so let's not compare them!
There is a vast menu and most things I've tried here range from solid to very tasty! The kitchen is impressive- the quality, quantity and variety of food they make is well done. I especially enjoy watching them make different dumplings by the window into the kitchen! The xiao long bao (dumplings filled with rich pork and piping hot soup) are a popular order. They are also priced as such. Make sure to eat these while hot- once they cool down, they don't taste as good as the oiliness of the pork really comes through. It is served with a red vinegar and some fresh ginger slivers than can help cut the greasy taste (but just eat them while hot). The wait times during peak hours are ridiculous but I am willing to do it once in a while. Unfortunately, the staff here are cold and rude enough for me to remove 1 star.