David's Mai Lai Wah Restaurant

1001 Race St, 19107-1810 - Philadelphia
€€ Chinese Asian
★★★★★ ★★★★★
76/100
1440 recommendations

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76/100
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1,440 total reviews
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3.5/5
72 reviews
Google
3.9/5
1,061 reviews
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3.8/5
178 reviews
Facebook
4.3/5
126 reviews
Grubhub
3.5/5
3 reviews
🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations 😊 Casual 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Night 72 Dumplings 71 Ginger 20 Pepper chicken 18 Salt and pepper wings 16 White rice 15 Salt and pepper shrimp 10 Jalapeño 7

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 215-627-2610
📍 Address: 1001 Race St, Philadelphia

🕐 Opening Hours

Open now Closes at 03:00 AM
Monday1 04:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Tuesday2 04:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Wednesday3 04:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Thursday4 04:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Friday5 04:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Saturday6 04:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Sunday7 04:00 PM - 03:00 AM

Google Reviews (10)

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Danielle Hirsch

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Salt and Pepper Chicken is hands down the best meal here! You will not go wrong ordering it!
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V B

2 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
One of the few late-night spots in the city. The portions and food are fantastic, irrespective the time of the day. Getting the food is a bit complicated - try to order on the phone.
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Rashonda Harris

5 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
I'm giving them a four star review based on the salt and pepper shrimp because the customer service is horrible. But the sal and pepper shrimp are worth the abuse! Lol Just landed on 5.5.22, came here straight from the airport, so worth it! They're so good! There's no longer inside seating. Take out only.
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S Park

7 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Too bad that they don’t let us dine in anymore. They make this very plain dumpling, but they are perfect with the ground ginger sauce. Their chicken wings with pepper is also my favorite. You will see why so many celebs have visited this place. Warning, the waters are not that friendly, but the food is good. Your choice to make:)
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David L

8 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I’ve seen this video maybe it was on Instagram about if you’re looking for the most authentic Chinese food, go for the places with 3 stars on Yelp. Service is ehh but good enough, but the food on the other hand, so good. This is one of those places. Open late night, known for their salt and pepper wings, ask for side of hot oil mmMmm. Some of my other favorites, chow fun with gravy, and their house fried rice, lobster with ginger scallions, always so good. They still aren’t opened for dine in but when you drive by and see the line outside for just pick up, you know it has to be that good 🤤😋😋
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D Brown (JustMeDee)

11 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This is my first time at this restaurant. Before the pandemic you could eat in, but now they're just doing takeout. I only ordered chicken wings because my daughter said how good they were, and she wasn't lying! They were delicious! They were nice and crispy and not too big. Try the salt and pepper wings because as the owner said they're better than the regular wings. I'll definitely be back.
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Jaqueline Herrer

a year ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
We had the General Tsao Chicken with Egg fried rice. My kids loved the GTC but i wasnt too fond of it
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Ira Yespy

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I got to my hotel at midnight and asked the receptionist if there's any restaurant open at this hour and she recommended this place. I got there and this place was busy. I ordered salt and pepper soft shell crab and beef chow fun. Boy...oh boy.. They're really good. Highly recommend for nighttime meal.
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dj impulse

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Been coming here for over 10 years. My first time was like most others, 2am and drunk! I had to go early in the night to see if it was really that good. It WAS! I don’t live in philly anymore, but I drive back when I get those cravings. Salt & pepper chicken wings, Hong Kong noodle soup, and my favorite, the honey walnut shrimp.
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Raymond Vagell

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
My favorite place to grab a meal whenever I am in Philadelphia. Unfussy old school Cantonese and Chinese American style dishes. The dumpling/wonton soups are a must and great for a cold winter's day (don't forget to put white pepper on the soup). The salt and pepper chicken wings are to die for. Crispy, slightly spicy and salt.
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