Chinese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

"I absolutely loved it, the fries were amazing the dumplings and wontons on point. I was curious at first but i would one hundred percent recommend..."

Brian Waskiewicz

Sarah Kiely

"Great food and nice presentation. The team here looks at small details to make your visit special. Lot of thought has gone into preparation and..."

Mihir Shah

"Delicious, tasty food, one of the best meals I've eaten in Old City, warm and inviting atmosphere. We sat near the Buddha, which was cool. Very..."

Sheri Watson

"Never had a bad meal here. Make sure you get the calamari salad and lamb chops!!! Great for big parties or just a night out on the..."

Brandon Scher

"This place never ever disappoints. My husband and I have been coming here for years and we always have a delicious meal. We love the aged beef, pork..."

Radiah Abney

Chinatown Chinese Restaurant

91/100 (334 ratings)

Restaurants

Chinese

"Exquisite hand-pulled noodles in the heart of Philly's Chinatown. We had the sliced beef noodle soup, beef chow mean, and pork&chive steamed..."

Sarah Floyd

"Delicious noodles. Perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. There aren't that many hand pulled noodle places around so I'm glad I was able to stop by..."

Jack Ross

"Amazing and unique flavors. When's the last time you ordered 3 meals and a side for 35$? We got braised chicken soup which was the best item, tender..."

Taylor Baker

"Stopped by for takeout. Ordered the steamed dumplings and the Chinese hamburger (ROU JIA MO) and they were freshly prepared within 10 min. Reasonably..."

Cindy Chiu

"I give this place 4.5 stars. Food is very good for the price. It took less than 5 minutes to get the food, which was great bc we were really hungry...."

Ron

"If you like Chinese style soup this is the place for you. I had the beef spare rib soup. It was delicious. The beef was super tender and the broth..."

r.j. Pinkerton

"This is not your typical rude service Chinese restaurant. Where else can you get a bowl of hot and tasty beef noodle soup at $8,50 in Chinatown ?..."

Kamfu Wong

"You walk into a small restaurant. Waiter/Cashier greets you to be seated. The service was quick and tasty! There is one unisex bathroom. Over all the..."

Senta Folds

"Lamb stewed noodle soup is incredible. This is my new favorite noodle spot in Philly. Rich hearty broth, hand-pulled noodles. 5 starts for that bowl..."

David Lee

"Deep fried (savory) dough, 油条， is a sweet childhood memory, an everyday indulgence enjoyed by many in China, and a rarity in the US. I put this..."

Handan Bao

Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant

"I have frequented this restaurant many times each year since 2014 and I'm always impressed and satisfied with the quality and taste of the food. Food..."

Kenny Duthie

"They have a pretty good lunch special for around $8-$9. I chose the sesame chicken that came with an appetizer - choice of soup or spring roll or..."

Jason C

"Our absolute favorite place to eat in Philadelphia. Not only is it fun to walk through Chinatown to get to this restaurant, but everything here is..."

Heather

"Ming and his family have brought Philly the best veg Chinese food for over 2 decades. Come here with a big group and get the all-you-can-eat dim sum...."

Morgan FitzPatrick Andrews

"If you are living the vegan life in Philly (or passing through) you GOTTA get here as soon as the grocery planning allows. This is no-frills delight..."

Nicholas Handahl

"My vegan daughter loves this place so I love it too. Good service, food and..."

Charles Manns

"Just like the Chinese food you used to love- but vegan! The group dinner specials are a deal you can't pass..."

Mary Kate Fain

"This restaurant is just lovely. I have been to New Harmony maybe 15 times, with groups ranging from 1 other person to a party of 6. The staff has..."

Noah Ross

"Five stars for existing, but - 1 star for focusing on so much fried food. I mean, my favorite things here are fried, but it would be nice to have..."

Greg Avakian

"The food was Amazing. We loved the vegetable pancakes and we will definitely..."

L W Jr (Just_Lonnie)

"Vegan and vegetarian Chinese-American food! So good! The menu and is huge and so are the portions. You can easily make 2-3 meals out of one order...."

Berkeley Bryant

"I love this place. I've been coming here for the past three years and I still love the food. The vegetarian choices here (everything) are expansive...."

Ben Flexner

"This place is absolutely amazing. Being a chef and someone who simply enjoys food, especially American - Chinese food, I very much appreciate TIME..."

Nicholas Damien Tunnell

"The food here is amazing! I have been a vegetarian for 9 years now and I have to say the food here is some of the best stuff I have ever had! I have..."

Chels Owens

"Super good vegan food! Their fried shrimp look and taste exactly like real shrimp! Lemon chicken is really good as well. The Sunday evening buffet..."

Brian Kendall

"This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I've probably been going here for at least 15 years. I don't live in the city but I go as often as I..."

Rachel Donohue

"2018 update: table service got much better!!! Thanks. Great for vegetarians and vegans. No compromise on the taste. Ambience is okay. Table..."

arun ramakrishnan

"Delicious hot and sour soup. The braised scallops with snow peas and mushrooms was to die..."

Scott Royer

China Express

Kings Food

"Food was finished fast! Huge portions, friendly service, the infamous woman that I have read about in other comments walked our food around the..."

c riz

"Great food fast deliver and fast pick as..."

croseille pongparnsana

"Always liked the food better at this place then any other Chinese Food Place. They are close by, The prices are great. They give you a lot of food..."

Brenda Lucas

"Working nearby and was looking for something good on a small budget. The general tso's lunch special was excellent. Perhaps not the "best I ever..."

Carmen D

"The food is excellent at King Food. It looks like a convenience store, but is actually a cool hidden Chinese American takeout and delivery joint. The..."

Wander Astray

"I used to live about two blocks from King Food, in Philadelphia, Then I moved to Sicklerville, NJ. Two evenings ago my family and I decided on..."

George Johnson

"I order food here like everytime. But the sad part is that im very socially awkward. So when i first had to pay i was generally confused. I forgot to..."

Nikki Cao

"Ordered many times..always fast food.hot foor.friendly people Hell I'm ordering right..."

Rick Dickens

"Great place. Clean, friendly, and quick. Most important the food is amazing. Great place to grab a quick bite to..."

Vicki Ortiz

"Good, fresh food, my new fav chinese corner..."

Jo D

"One of great Chinese Food that I ever enjoyed, plus their 'All Day..."

Johnny “TranZica” Tran

"Very good food. Truckers..."

A. W.

"They have pretty good..."

Chris Chestnut

Unit Su Vege

89/100 (1927 ratings)

"Always love this place.. not a vegan & don't like tofu.. but find the spicy soup and take out tofu replace with potatoes and cabbage. Kids love..."

Michelle E

"Clean, spacious restaurant with nice decor & great friendly customer service. We ordered king oyster mushroom & eggplant sizzling plate, Peking duck,..."

Alex C

"A hidden gem in Philadelphia. We were very happy that the restaurant catered to our dietary requirements of jain food. The place was fully packed..."

Bela Mehta

"Amazing !! When I say this is a vegan spot hidden gem, I mean it! The food, service, price, ambience, and sauces are to die for !! Absolutely..."

Maisha Richardson

"Jenny and the servers were so sweet! The food was delicious. Everything was vegetarian. We got watercress dumplings, bean sprouts rolls, the Eggplant..."

Makayla Cree

"There are very few vegetarian dim sum restaurants and this place is a delight. Slight complaint about the Shanghai soup dumplings in that the broth..."

Gary Ma

"Super friendly, yummy dim sum, and fresh juices. I especially enjoyed the sizzling tofu. I asked to add eggplant for an additional fee, and it was..."

Yossi Hoffman

"I don’t like vegetables and not a fan of vegetarian food while out but this spot had great food. It’s all vegetarian options only place. I had..."

143 cry

"Our first evening in Philly... We are vegetarian so have very limited access to Asian food. Our daughter brought us to this restaurant and it was..."

mona desai

"This is the fourth time we're having food here since Summer '23. Pan-fried Vegetable Buns are a must have. As well as the dumplings. And there seems..."

Aishwarya from #Mensch

Ping Pong Authentic Chinese Restaurant

89/100 (1349 ratings)

Restaurants

Chinese

Cheap Eats

"I absolutely loved this place!! The food was amazing very fresh and very authentic. They have the normal stuff but what I got was this chicken hot..."

ANTONIO BROGNO

"My fiance and I ordered take out from here. She got the general tsos chicken and I got the cumin lamb. Her chicken was really good but my lamb was..."

Irvin Farmer

"One of the best authentic Chinese restaurants in this area. The flavor is just exquisite and the service is top notch. Their menu has a variety of..."

Danilo Garcia

"We have gotten take out here three times now. The food seems very authentic as it's not your typical sugared-up Chinese-American fast food that I'm..."

Jessica

"Ran in just before they closed and it was the right decision.. Got home and the food hit the spot will be going back......"

Viola Mckar

"I live right around the corner and Lucky Star has always been my family’s go to Chinese place. Thought we’d try something different tonight and..."

Michael Williamson

"Ordered the Singapore rice noodles and an order of egg rolls. The egg rolls were a bit doughy but perfectly fried and were pretty good. The Singapore..."

Eylin N

"The wait staff is amazingly friendly and the food is really good. They have everything from American Chinese food to real schezuan dishes. Personally..."

Zach Stein

"The most amazing Chinese I've ever had. The food is amazing! The fried rice is cooked to perfect stickiness so that you can actually pick up huge..."

Breanne Hugentobler

"Very good dinner. We had stir fried spicy cabbage and smoked long hots. Excellent, not saucy, salty, or loaded with fillers. In the cabbage you could..."

Kevin Keith

"This place is new to the area. I went there one day, shortly after they opened. Though I am sure they do take-out, this was nice sit-down restaurant...."

Stewart Miller

"If you like spicy food, do yourself a favor and skip the usual American Chinese takeout items. The food here is as authentic as it gets without..."

Douglas

"I’ve gotten takeout from Andorra Ping Pong twice now and their food has been tasty and authentic each time. My standards for Szechuan cuisine are..."

Cherry Du

"Wow! That ordinary-looking exterior had me fooled, should have tried them sooner. The cumin chicken is as good as anything I've had in Chinatown, and..."

Atiq Zabinski

"I just ate my first meal at Ping Pong and i am thrilled. I am not one to write reviews but I must rave. I had the fish hot pot with brown rice and..."

Ilene Dickerman

China Star

89/100 (248 ratings)

Restaurants

Chinese

Sav Bee

Krister Bermeo

marquise lane

Spice C Inc

88/100 (1305 ratings)

"Very ambient restaurant, full of life! Even though it was very busy, we were able to sit down immediately and place an order. We liked how extensive..."

Chloe Rose

"The noodle is good! My son ordered his favorite sesame chicken. The service is great! Friendly waiter and waitress, prompt response. The restaurant..."

L Han

"Hands-down, one of the best chinese food restaurants I've been to in Philly. I am constantly looking for restaurants in which you can tell that the..."

Melanie Rodriguez

"Visited Philly's Chinatown. Enjoyed lunch here. Ordered a cold seaweed appetizer and 4 noodles, everything was tasty and portion was very generous. ..."

G Liu

"Not traditionally a huge fan of noodles, but every time I eat here they are always enjoyable. The meat, noodles, and appetizers all taste super fresh..."

Kyle Guckian

"This restaurant had high scores in Chinatown and an extensive menu. We had vegetable fried rice...it was hot and fresh but lacked seasoning. The..."

Bridge The Gap

"Be prepared for a line but worth the wait. Incredible spicy noodle soup 10/10 wouldn't change a thing. I wanna try the wonton soup next with some..."

Chuck Finley

"Absolutely delicious beef brisket soup with hand pulled noodles. Could be a tad too salty. Very huge portions, for a very inexpensive price. Can be..."

Fame S

"I was in town for PAX Unplugged and decided to try out this restaurant as I’m a big noodle soup fan as well as a fan of anything spicy. I..."

Nathaniel Lee

"First time having shaved noodles and it was really good. Definitely the place to go to get some Chinese noodles. They pull their own noodles and they..."

Jonathan Kim

Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot

"I’m always gonna give hotpots like this a five out of five stars and I will say the food is quite good and the broth is as good as I expected. They..."

Allen Lin

"First time trying out Hotpot . It was such a great experience. The service were great, friendly & very helpful. We tried the half & half broth. We..."

NOEMI CHEVERE

"Brought my whole crew here to celebrate the end of my semester. (May 21, 2023) Update: Mother’s day sale. Details in picture of poster. (May,..."

Handan Bao

"I have eaten all over the US, Iraq, Kuwait, some in Germany. Anytime I visit a large city I try to experience the food. Chinatown in San Fran and..."

Sean Holmes

"One of the best hot pots we’ve ever had. The broth is so flavorful and rich. All the ingredients from the buffet are fresh and frequently replaced...."

Daniel Manusis

"My brother and I always come here and leave satisfied. The broth is flavorful, meat is fresh, everything is just tasty! Especially if you know how to..."

Misa Ojou

"Well stocked hotpot buffet and self serve sauces, which I love :) the provided drinks are delicious too, I recommend the jasmine green tea! The..."

Amanda

"Great weekday lunch special! Drinks are included, and the buffet was well stocked for a lunch option. As for taste, we thought that the broth was..."

Cindy Angela

"This place is amazing! Excellent meats, good sized sauce bar, and a small buffet equipped with all of your hotpot veggies and seafood needs. Service..."

Marvin Thon

"Food was good! Staff was very attentive and probably the best part though they made sure to always come around refilling broth and that everything is..."

emmy

Mikawa

Four Rivers

"I loved their food. Friendly staff. Fairly priced. And a good portion. If you are a light eater, two entrees would be enough for 3-4..."

Upahar Jung Shah

"Absolutely delicious Szechuan Chinese! My husband and I split 1 main and 2 side dishes and everything was amazing. Perfect amount of food for 2,..."

Kathryn Wheeler

"Me and my boyfriend loved our meal here!! Very good flavor in all the dishes and the service was excellent. We will definitely be..."

Jie Ling

"Didn’t expect much. Just wanted to try more Chinese restaurants in Philly chinatown (the less trendy ones) but the foods are DELICIOUS! The..."

Liam Trinh

"Tried a new place in Chinatown. Huge menu. Lots of new food to try. Pleasant staff. Indoor seating was not busy even on a Saturday night. Take out..."

Liesl Stroup

"Veggie lo mien was full of flavors with crispy vegetables Steam shrimp dumping Pot stickers and spicey chicken also very good I will def..."

KAANG Le Loup

"The food was everything you hope for and more. Cold sesame noodles were outstanding and very different than anything I had before. And for those that..."

glenn thomas

"this is a hidden gem in Chinatown. A small restaurant provides quality and quantity of Sichuan style Chinese food. Taste great with reasonable..."

Sifei Han

"Wow! I had the pickled pork, cooked twice, with hot peppers, along side that was the cilantro meatball soup. Both were remarkably delicious. Highly..."

Nick Karl

"I lived in Chongqing/Sichuan for 11 years and this is the BEST most authentic Sichuan style Chinese food I’ve had in America. Hands down best..."

Matthew B

"I am nig fun of wonton and I like noodles too. Also, thank you for the..."

Aigerim Madakimova

"First time here. Does not look like much outside but food was tasty. Large menu with endless options. I was surprised that were so empty. Prices..."

iisha hackett

"Really nice atmosphere, the waiter took care of everyone very well! The environment was friendly and the food was amazing. Absolute hidden gem,..."

Larry Gao

"Best Szchuan place in Philly. Bang for buck and athentic as it gets. Foo Qi Fei Pien ( beef intestine a cold dish) and meícàikòuròu (steamed pork..."

Kanishka Wijesekara (Kanishka)

"Criminally underrated with an ambience that truly helps you appreciate the food on your plate. I’ll never come to Philadelphia without..."

Dan

Sanroop Ramesh

"This shop is very delicious, the staff is very good, very polite, and the taste is very..."

susie chen

"2022-07-14 This place must be a well kept secret. A buddy & I go here for lunch at least once a week & it's never crowded. Today we were the only..."

Andy

"It is tasty. Much better than some other modified Chinese..."

Wang Andrew

Shanghai 1

"A gem. The broth of both soups were so well developed and soothing. Wish they had a more noodles but that could have just been a wish. The potions,..."

Mink L

"A gem within easy walking distance of the PA convention center, but far enough into Chinatown you can walk in for a weekend meal without an excessive..."

Zachary Lubow

"Visited here with my friend. Honestly with our Taiwanese pallet, the beef noodle soup was severely lacking flavour ... and mapo tofu did not look nor..."

Kaido Kun

"Not sure if this was a turnkey business with a new owner, but the food was delicious. We ordered the Taiwanese noodles, braised pork rice, and..."

Karina P

"Small restaurant in the heart of Chinatown with decent menu. A good selection of Pho inspired noodle dishes with a variety of options. The best or..."

Tom Bux

"4.5 stars. The food was pretty good. The noodles had a weird texture, but my wife said that's common with the type of noodles. The vegetables in..."

Ron

"The hand-drawn noodles were great! I had stir-fried, and my ladies had the sliced beef soup with hand-drawn noodles. They asked on our way in if we..."

Matthew Harvey

"Overall, it’s not a bad place for dim sum. Service was fast and they have a large menu. Most of the dishes were tasty. My favorite was their soup..."

Becky Clark

"Very comparable to Nan Zhou, with a few minor details. The noodles are delicious, a little more "doughy" than Nan Zhou. The chili oil was definitely..."

Nick Mendillo

"The fried rice with pork was the best of the ones we ask for. The fried chicken is good for kids. Good price and there wasn’t a lot of people so it..."

Baltazar Di Primio

"New opening with nice atmosphere and good service. Food is pretty decent, but I still prefer Nan Zhou Hand Drawn..."

Kenny Yip

"Really great dim sum! Would recommend the soup dumplings, fried chicken, scallion pancakes, and fried dumplings. Super super affordable price..."

Langston Wells

"The hand drawn noodles are wonderful. I got a stir fry and some soup dumplings. The staff is very courteous and respectful to..."

Robert Thwaites

"What can I say the food was Amazing! We walked in with a group of 15. We were able to sit immediately. All of our food came out very timely, and the..."

Dusty Abs

"I ordered the Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings and the Crabmeat steamed Soup Dumplings, both were delicious! The service was fast and friendly, the..."

Carl Mccaskill

"Literally stared at the wall and went in w/o prior research. What a pleasant surprise! The soup dumplings were authentic. I come from CA and Din Tai..."

Mhar A

"This place has really good dim sum. They do have a $15 minimum so I ended up ordering 3 different dishes. I started off with the beef scallion..."

Jason C

Asian Bamboo House

88/100 (2465 ratings)

"Love this place! Consistently excellent! I had the thai chicken basil and it was so tasty! My bf always gets general tso and loves it. Highly..."

Jen

"Asian Bamboo House is by far the best Chinese food I have ever had. The restaurant inside is beautiful and very clean. Their food is a step above the..."

silver fox

"Stopped by Asian Bamboo House in far Northeast Philadelphia and it was definitely worth the trip. My friend ordered Sweet & Sour Chicken and I..."

Carlos Estrella

"This is the best Chinese food I have ever had in my life. Not only that but, the customer service is EXCELLENT. They’re all so friendly and readily..."

Selena Morales

"The sushi rolls are amazing everytime. I always do the shrimp tempura roll and a volcano roll and it’s amazing. the combination platters are also..."

Madison Kramkimel

"Excellent sushi, super fast..."

K Johnson

"Wish I knew this was here... Glad we went..We had a fantastic meal. Everything was delicious. Great service and lunch..."

Loren Cariola Wolf

"Asian Bamboo House is a hidden gem! I can’t wait to go back! They have a diverse menu covering a lot of different types of food. We ordered sushi..."

Magda Esposito

"Best everything!! Except their chicken wing portion. They are so darn good, but I hate that they cut them into pieces and count that as an actual..."

Iris Troche

"Great food and atmosphere alot of folks I know eat here and for good reason! You'll love it..."

Maria

Ko Shing

Wokworks

"This place is the best! Delicious stir fry that is easy to customize. The crispy noodle chips are so addictive. They also let you order online so you..."

Jillian Burgess

"Deliciousness! Love all the options, food always comes out better than expected. And the service is friendly and great! Also had multiple gluten free..."

Jennifer Blair

"I've walked past this place for a long time and finally decided to go in to see what it's about. I've been missing out! The staff is great, the..."

Ty C

"The sign out front is small, which somewhat made it hard to find. Very hip-ish, Asian cuisine type of place. Food is expensive, but filling. You get..."

Kay Imani M'rie

"We were having beers at Neshaminy Creek brewery and Wokworks was parked dishing out delicious food. I split the drunken noodles with a friend. It..."

Gabrielle

"Loved this place 3 times .../ 4th time? Let me just say that a stir fry with no sauce or seasonings is very bland and boring. At $13 and a 4 block..."

Denise Kolodziej

"Wokworks is awesome. Certain sauces are a little spicy if you aren't careful. They cook the food in an open kitchen and it's made pretty quickly,..."

Natalie Boswell

"Food was delicious and the gentleman making the food was super friendly and helped me decide on what to get. Food cart at 19th and market. It’s a..."

Brandon watts

"Lunch time rush can be intense, but ordering online is easy and quick. I love the soba noodles! Everything is fresh and..."

Marissa Parker

"I'd choose their bang bang steak any day. If you're in a hurry, call ahead because it's made to order on site. Great lunch..."

H B

"Love their spicy pepper noodles dosh. Service is always nice and fast. One of my favorite places in the..."

Cristian Hernandez

"Haven't found anything like this place, or this food, in two years and three cities. Without a doubt, the best Asian food I've ever had. PLEASE open..."

Samantha K

"Yummy fast and fresh Asian noodles and stir fry. Try the vegetarian dumplings - they're filled with edamame..."

Antoun Issa

"Awesome Place, really good good I ordered the chili mange lo main with chicks really spicy but delicious, good value, cool employees really friendly..."

Martin Rascon

New Harmony

"When I lived in Delaware County, I used to go to New Harmony all the time. Now that I'm in Chester County, it's much farther a drive but it is so..."

Diane Witiak

"I started going to Kingdom of Vegetarians in the late 90's and followed Ming and the delicious menu a few blocks away to New Harmony. I've enjoyed..."

Jeanette Belle Lloyd

"Outstanding food & service! Impossible to eat everything of the dinner for two menu... A lot of leftovers for another..."

Catarina De Sousa Henriques

"Such a surprise! Our vegan daughter found this place for us. Everything was delicious! Don't let the decor fool you. Try it. You won't be..."

Lydia Tuno

"The staff is great and the food is delicious. The service is with a smile each and every time. We love the peaceful and inviting setting. Would..."

Lamar'sWan Hicks

"Stop by New Harmony and let Ming work his culinary magic for you. Vegetarians and non vegetarians all love new harmony. The Sunday buffets are great..."

Peter Tarantelli

"This was my first time ever eating vegan and this restaurant was amazing everything was sooooo fresh and the service was very..."

Latasha R Myatt

"Great vegan and vegetarian spins on Chinese favorites! And Ming is the best. Haven't been in for a meal in awhile, but I know Ming will remember me..."

Madeline Bell

"We've been going to New Harmony for 20+ years. The best food in..."

Donald Cohen

"This restaurant is one of my all time favorites. We used to go there back in the day when I was doing demos with Hugs for Puppies and all that crew...."

Maria Pandolfi

"AMAZING. Love eating here whenever I'm in the area! The downstairs karaoke is always the best. Great vegan..."

Kahdashia Adams

"What a find in downtown Philadelphia. The food was super at very affordable prices. We stuck to all the dim sum..."

Gary Levenson-Palmer

"Very good food and great service Good desert too- would..."

Venkatesh Tagat

"Very fresh food! So happy for the vegan..."

Nes Chanel

"I have frequented this restaurant many times each year since 2014 and I'm always impressed and satisfied with the quality and taste of the food. Food..."

Kenny Duthie

"They have a pretty good lunch special for around $8-$9. I chose the sesame chicken that came with an appetizer - choice of soup or spring roll or..."

Jason C

"Our absolute favorite place to eat in Philadelphia. Not only is it fun to walk through Chinatown to get to this restaurant, but everything here is..."

Heather

"Ming and his family have brought Philly the best veg Chinese food for over 2 decades. Come here with a big group and get the all-you-can-eat dim sum...."

Morgan FitzPatrick Andrews

"If you are living the vegan life in Philly (or passing through) you GOTTA get here as soon as the grocery planning allows. This is no-frills delight..."

Nicholas Handahl

"My vegan daughter loves this place so I love it too. Good service, food and..."

Charles Manns

"Just like the Chinese food you used to love- but vegan! The group dinner specials are a deal you can't pass..."

Mary Kate Fain

"This restaurant is just lovely. I have been to New Harmony maybe 15 times, with groups ranging from 1 other person to a party of 6. The staff has..."

Noah Ross

"Five stars for existing, but - 1 star for focusing on so much fried food. I mean, my favorite things here are fried, but it would be nice to have..."

Greg Avakian

"The food was Amazing. We loved the vegetable pancakes and we will definitely..."

L W Jr (Just_Lonnie)

"Vegan and vegetarian Chinese-American food! So good! The menu and is huge and so are the portions. You can easily make 2-3 meals out of one order...."

Berkeley Bryant

"I love this place. I've been coming here for the past three years and I still love the food. The vegetarian choices here (everything) are expansive...."

Ben Flexner

"This place is absolutely amazing. Being a chef and someone who simply enjoys food, especially American - Chinese food, I very much appreciate TIME..."

Nicholas Damien Tunnell

"The food here is amazing! I have been a vegetarian for 9 years now and I have to say the food here is some of the best stuff I have ever had! I have..."

Chels Owens

"Super good vegan food! Their fried shrimp look and taste exactly like real shrimp! Lemon chicken is really good as well. The Sunday evening buffet..."

Brian Kendall

"This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I've probably been going here for at least 15 years. I don't live in the city but I go as often as I..."

Rachel Donohue

"2018 update: table service got much better!!! Thanks. Great for vegetarians and vegans. No compromise on the taste. Ambience is okay. Table..."

arun ramakrishnan

San Lok Chinese Restaurant

Mustard Greens

"The service was excellent. The place was clean and the food was presented beautifully, served hot and delicious! The wonton soup had light..."

Linda Hrushanyk

"Our family has been coming here for years. Bon is an amazing chef who only uses the freshest ingredients. Ming the server is also amazing. They treat..."

Bill Neumann

"Fresh Chinese food. Very very simple and not too complex. Flavors were on point, not too greasy or loaded with sodium. No food hangover like you..."

Alan Karp

"Finally found a good Chinese place close by! Love the food! Heavily recommend coming here or getting takeout from..."

George Kvaratskhelia

"The service here is exceptional. The dumplings are outstanding. We ordered the shrimp dish and it was a little bit too sweet but the shrimp is really..."

Lucy

"A very pleasant little restaurant indeed. we went the other night ordered 5 different dishes and they were all very good and not greasy at all Good..."

jeff rey

"Have not been here in a while. Need to get back there. The place is simple but the food is outstanding. I truly enjoyed the soft-shell..."

Mark S Smith

"My family has been going here for about 25 years. We all love the food. It’s so fresh and anything you pick is delicious. They won’t sell it if..."

Corina Madonna

"Picture it was year 2022 ‼ Everything that could go wrong like a cheesy rom-com movie did. ( womp womp ) Cue the music 🎬🎬. After booking..."

L L (FoodieNomad)

"Ming and Dave are two of the best servers ever! And Bon is an amazing chef! The freshest Chinese food in the city! 5-stars all day..."

Stephanie Kozak-Allen

"The food is amazing! The staff is friendly. The best Chinese food near south street. If I could give more than 5 stars I..."

Mike Allen

"I was looking for a place to stop for food while my girlfriend and I were walking along South Street, and this place was absolutely perfect. Just off..."

David “Bones” Robinson

"Great quality Chinese food with amazing flavor. Crab fried rice and GM General chicken rocks. Oh, and steamed dumplings are outstanding. Come and..."

Chris Reece

"Inside was clean and dim. Every item we ordered was a surprise because the menu had no food descriptions. 10/10 service, our waiter ladled our beef..."

Geneva Echeverria

"Excellent meal. The green beans with garlic were perfect. The tofu with vegetables was mostly tofu but had wonderful mushrooms and crisp peapods in a..."

Amy Donnella

New Kin Chinese Restaurant

"The food is always good and they always prepare it very quickly. Cant really ask for anything more from a..."

Marq Hill

Ray's Cafe And Tea House, Inc.

"Must try dumplings and beef noodle soup. Small little coffee place with cozy decor. Mrs. Chen service is your Asian auntie that wants to make sure..."

Taminie P

"I'm so glad I found this quaint teahouse in Philly Chinatown! I only ordered siphon coffee and spring rolls, but I they both were delicious! The..."

Becky Van Meter

"Best cup of coffee I have ever had. I had a Japanese Sumiyaki vacuum siphon. Incredible. This place has been open since the 80s and was probably the..."

Rich Tanksley

"Lovely, cozy family establishment with delicious homemade food! We had the tomato chicken fried rice, sweet and sour soup, and veggie dumplings...."

Lejla Bajgoric

"The dumplings and drinks were amazing! I audibly swore after the first bite, they were that good. And of course the food is the most important part,..."

Olivia DePalma

"As a Taiwanese American, finding Ray’s cafe has been such a blessing and well-worth the over one hour drive. Upon entering the cafe, you’ll see..."

Mel Yu

"This place is a hidden local gem in Philly Chinatown!! The place is small & crowded but it’s a family owned restaurant and all the food are..."

Anna Su

"My friend accidentally discovered this nice place during our short stay in Philadelphia. We were amazed the second we walked in the door, nice decor..."

James Sun

"We had the Taiwanese beef noodle soup and the dumpling sampler. The soup is literally the best soup I've ever had. The depth of flavor is incredible...."

Mary Voelker

"This is truly a hidden local gem. Everything we tried was the best we’ve had from the noodles to the coffee. The beef noodle soup was the best..."

Bianca Ng

"This is hands down my favorite coffee shop in Philly. They family running Ray’s has made incredible coffee since the 80’s. There where one of the..."

Alex K

"Ray was so nice and welcoming and Zin was super polite also. really nice ambiance 10/10. Food was so delicious and coffee came with a little macroon...."

Jessalyn

"Fantastic siphon coffee. I was so excited because I had never had siphon coffee before, and it came out so smooth and clean. And the two coffees I..."

John Mack

"When you walk in, you feel like you are stepping into a home, welcoming you in for a seat in their dining room. In one meal, you see just how much..."

Russell Trafford

"We went in for tea and a little food. We had the Lu Shan Oolong Black Tea, and it was delicious! We also had the dumpling sampler and some..."

S Gray

"The highlight of Rays is definitely their coffee and tea. The only place I know of in the city that serves Siphon coffee. The atmosphere is very..."

Brad Taylor

"I am eternally grateful to work so close to Ray’s. The slow drip cold brew is a revelation and the dumplings are so fresh and tasty. On my..."

Rebecca Morgan

"Charming, cozy, colorful cafe with great selection of coffees. Soup that sticks to your bones. And delicious spring rolls. Can't wait to..."

Donna Greenberg

"We love everything we ordered. Authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup made us nostalgic for home. If you’re in the area you should definitely..."

Hsing-Yu Chang

Main Garden Chinese Restaurant

"Great food, didn't have to wait that..."

coolmediaplanet

"I was starving, the only place is open after 1 am. Thank you..."

Tucci Hulk

"Great food! Deep fried foods are fresh and good taste, service is excellent - all staff are friendly and nice. Inside of the store looks clean and..."

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"First time there , the food is so delicious , the lady in cashier she super nice, definitely will come..."

Jin Ye

"I was in the mood for Chinese food at 12:00am and nobody in NJ was open. I looked up Chinese food open near me and this was one of the results. This..."

Dalip Dobrova

"I was looking for a new restaurant to eat Chinese food. I didn’t feel like driving to my usual spots which depending on traffic can take 40 minutes..."

K C

"I work not too far from here. My food is always good, and ready when I get there. Their customer service is good and the man that normally works the..."

K “MeechMoney215” Parks

"One of the best in Olney. The chicken wings doesn't have a lot of extra flour on it and its juicy, not dry like the other stores. The french fries..."

Sokhom San

"I just ate Baby shrimp and shrimp fried rice. I also ordered crab Ragoon and chicken wings. The rice was very good and so was the shrimp. Im very..."

Rachel Camacho

"Just like any other corner place, they have their good days and bad days. I love the fact that they are open until 3-4am depending on the night. When..."

Dani

"The greatest take-out good service hot food fresh friendly .... I been going here for years .... And they open late ... After hours .. Getting out..."

Pear_ pear

"Every time I ate from their their food was really good real fast service and nice and fresh the best Chinese store in Olney been going there since 95..."

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