Din Tai Fung’s decision to remove the Shanghai Rice Cakes from the menu is a massive mistake. This dish has become a beloved staple for so many loyal customers — comforting, unique, and unlike anything else on the menu.

For many of us, it’s not just a dish; it’s one of the main reasons we visit Din Tai Fung in the first place. Eliminating such a fan favorite disconnects the restaurant from the customers who helped make these dishes iconic.

We urge Din Tai Fung leadership to reconsider this decision and keep the Shanghai Rice Cakes as a permanent menu item.