din tai fung dumplings

din tai fung dumplings are legendary in los angeles food circles. i've been reading and hearing about how delicious and perfect and addicting the little steamed pillows are for several years now and finally had the chance to drive out to arcadia and taste what all the fuss was about. 
well, the people had spoken and the people were right. these were the best little pork (and chicken and shrimp) dumplings i have ever had and well worth the one hour wait in line (there is a great big asian super market and a crazy eclectic asian bakery in the same shopping mall to help you pass the time). 
it's rarely you can say this about hyper reviewed dining spots, but din tai fung is indeed worth all the hype!