Born in China's Shanxi Province in 1927, Mr. Bing-Yi Yang immigrated to Taiwan at 20 years old with 20 dollars in his pocket. He secured his first job in Taipei as an oil delivery man.

As cooking oil sales started to decline, Mr. and Mrs. Yang dedicated half of their shop to making and selling Xiao Long Bao. The Xiao Long Bao became so popular that Mr. Yang phased out the oil business, turning Din Tai Fung into the full-fledged restaurant it is today.

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