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The GF and I had some friends over for dinner one night and we were all in the mood for Asian food. I thought about cooking some fried rice, but figured it would be easier just to order in Chinese for everyone.
So, I hopped on GrubHub and decided to go with my standard choice for Americanized Chinese cuisine in Philly - Square on Square. It may not be the best I've ever had (New York has that on lock down and I'm not even considering Schezuan cuisine as part of this genre), but it gets the job done and is better than most places in Philly. In fact, it was good enough for our friends to ask the name of the place so they could write it down.
Cold Sesame Noodle ($6.50)
We had cold sesame noodles, which were interspersed with a simple Thai peanut sauce and fresh, julienned cucumbers.
Old-fashioned pot stickers ($6.25)
We had two orders of twice cooked chicken dumpings, which were steamed, then braised.
Chicken Fried Rice ($7.50)
Since our order was over $40, we received a free large chicken fried rice, mixed with peas, eggs, bean sprouts, and scallions.
Vegetable Lo Mein ($8.25)
The vegetable lo mein contained bits of bamboo shoots, snow peas, onions, and mini-corn.
Sesame Crispy Chicken ($11.75)
The sesame crispy chicken was crisp indeed, with a sweet glaze. The accompanying broccoli was steamed, but was not limp at all, maintaining their innate texture.
General Powell Spicy Chicken ($11.75)
Usually known as General Tso's chicken, the Powell version is dipped in egg batter and deep fried. It's then sauteed in a sweet glaze. The spiciness wasn't pronounced in this dish, but it wasn't anything a little Siracha hot sauce couldn't fix.
Chicken with Broccoli ($10.50)
The chicken and broccoli was pretty standard, with nicely roasted broccoli which was much more tender than the ones accompanying the General Powell's and sesame chicken.
Beef with Broccoli ($11.75)
The beef with broccoli had similarly tender vegetables, but with succulent pieces of beef as well.
Lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the large magnum of pinot noir that our friends made for us.
This red varietal is notoriously difficult to produce and while I don't consider myself a wine connoisseur, this was easy to drink. Crisp acidity with cinnamon and smoky notes.
Overall, Square on Square contributed to a fun night filled with laughter and friends. It's not the best Chinese cuisine out there, but for delivery, it's definitely up there for Philly. Great wine doesn't hurt its cause either!
Excellent quality! Never had a bad meal here . The hot and sour soup is the best I have ever had !
Comfortable, cozy, and deliscious. Great attention to detail in service and food preparation. Really enjoyed dinner. Portions served family style with plenty to go around.
The restaurant was nice and service was decent. Their menu is slightly overpriced, though, which makes me hesitant to go back. None of their dishes really stood out as contemporary Asian or Asian fusion – it was just mostly Chinese with an all-English menu. Nonetheless, dinner was still fabulous and the flavors in my dish quite memorable.
If your looking for a solid Chinese restaurant pick that's near the Rittenhouse Square area, this is it. I was joined by one of my Philly co-workers who had recommended Square on Square to me. He said that it was "by far one his favorite places for Chinese food in Philly", and after having such a wonderful meal there, I can see why. The wonton soup I had was deeply flavorful with generous portions of noodles and shredded BBQ pork meat, the...
Our favorite place to takeout in Philly! We love their sesame chicken, Mongolian beef, hot and sour soup, any fried rice, and any lo mein. Delicious food. Great portion sizes.
First time trying here, the restaurant has a clean, well decorated dining area. The service was on point and the food was fresh, well cooked with excellent portions. Definitely recommend this place if you want Asian food that doesn't make you feel bloated and is fresh!
The owner is awesome and he gave me the most gorgeous looking plate of General chicken I’ve ever seen
Don't let the dark exterior of the restaurant windows fool you, the inside has a nice seating area and atmosphere. The service was quick and super friendly. The menu has a lot to offer, something for everyone to try. The appetizers were delicious, and they offer plates to share, the portions are definitely big enough! The food also tasted delicious, nothing seemed frozen or made hours ago, and the spices and spicy-ness was perfect. Four stars only because they had ran out of the fried calamari when I was there. I'll definitely be coming here again, and I recommend it.
Great place! Delicious food, new menu items, very friendly staff and great veg options!
This food was amazing!! It's cute little place with great service. So glad we came here
General Powell Spicy Chicken was delicious, but too chewy. Portion size was perfect for lunch.
Mongolian beef was amazing and the staff are very friendly highly recommend.
Mango chicken! The best!
Great menu. I love all the lights in their window.
Don’t forget live music upstairs!
Funnel cake chicken is included with the sweet and sour chicken, and uh, any form of meat branded with "spicy" wouldn't actually be spicy at all. It tastes good though, and if you're ordering, your drinks come cold, which is a plus. I'm from a country where the chicken would be marinated in the sweet and sour chicken before being served and whenever there's "spicy" labeled to any dish then I would need water, but I guess that's just your styles so I won't press you too hard. Great food.
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