Cancel

Open app

Search

Asian Palace

3.4 (72 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Order Asian Palace Takeout or Delivery

Asian Palace Photos

ASIAN PALACE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Classy
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Asian Palace

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Salt and Pepper Shrimp (6p)-HH Salt & Cajun Calamari Squid Fried-HH
Tiara B.

Birthday Dinerrrrr with friends! The vibe at Asian Palace is so tranquil and welcoming with fairly upscale decor and soft lighting. The service is quick and efficient. The food was good, super fresh seafood boil but flavor a bit bland. I've been a few times and this place is very consistent. Definitely recommended!

Entrance with waterfall
Akeema R.

Came on Mother's Day for a quick bite with a friend. I've passed by hundreds of times but never popped in. When you first walk in the smell is a little off putting. It's a mixture of cleaning supplies but with a dirty mop. The place however is huge and beautiful. They have space for private parties. Flowers, waterfalls and a swing indoors. The place was empty besides a family of 10. Another family of 8 came when we were close to leaving. It was only two people in my party. The food was meh and the service mediocre. Had I checked the reviews we would've skipped here. Both glasses on the table were filthy and we had to flag our waiter down to get new ones. My glass had a lip print on it like they just flipped the dirty glass over after the previous party left. They have a menu full of non alcoholic drinks but the only thing available was 12oz can sodas for $3.99. I don't drink soda. They didn't have bottle water. No alcohol. Thankfully the tap water was good. The server had no clue about the menu items. Every time we ordered something he requested we point to it on the menu. I wasn't really interested in any entree and decided to order a couple of sides. I got the pork dumplings, crispy shrimp dumplings and scallion pancakes. The pork dumplings were good in terms of flavor. However I requested them pan seared and it was like the steamed them and only pan seared one side. The side they pan seared wasn't seared as well as it should've been. You get 4 pieces for 8.95. I've received more, better executed dumplings for cheaper at other places. The crispy shrimp dumplings were horrible. They use wonton wrappers and they put one baby shrimp inside and deep fried it. I crumbled the entire wonton in my hand and it turned to dust. The only flavor was oil and fried wonton. The sweet chili sauce they served it with was okay. I was really upset with what was served. But I didn't want to make a big fuss as we were the only black people in the place. Never received anything like that in any dim sum, sushi or Asian restaurant I've frequented. The pickled daikon served with it was delicious. The scallion pancakes was another huge disappointment. It's like they used phyllo dough which is too thin and flaky. It was also super oily and greasy. They served it with some kind of curry sauce. The curry sauce was good. But way to heavy for the pancake. I also never received that sauce with scallion pancakes before. It's usually a soy based sauce. Another thing I could crumble in my hand. Every other scallion pancake I've had, has been more of a thick crepe consistency. I only ate a few pieces. My date got the kung pao chicken. His dish was tasty. You got hints of garlic and ginger the cashews added a nice crunch. Though the cashew to chicken ratio was off. The chicken was cut into small chucks and it was more cashews then chicken. They also served it with a cup of rice although the entree portion was enough for two people and rice is pennies so why so skimpy. Towards then end another server came he was friendlier. The other two families dining were Asian and there food smelled and looked delicious. It was also nothing like what we were served. So I guess I just didn't know what to order. Either way I won't be back. I've had better food from a Chinese restaurant.

interior upstairs
Jinsol L.

Mixed feelings about this place - in many ways, the space and decor seems like an ideal place for hosting large events, especially if you want a festive Chinese feel to it. On the other hand, I think their pricing seems questionable, and I felt rather duped during my dining experience here. For starters, their food is meh. But what was worse is that for the dinner event being hosted at the Asian Palace, the meal was advertised as an 8-course meal (you think wow!) and then you find out it's really more like 4 large dishes that they bring out one at a time (what in the world). They included cut up oranges as part of their 8 courses for "dessert" (um, excuse me?). One of the "courses" was rice, and another "course" was rice crackers (o.o). Many of us at the table were definitely still hungry by the end of the meal. Oh another funny part of the story, dumplings were supposed to be served as part of the "course menu" and somehow it just got skipped. At the end of the meal, when our table asked why we had never got dumplings, they said sorry there isn't any left (I think maybe two or three other tables had gotten dumplings earlier on). We were not happy as we were still hungry, and then all of a sudden the server was like, "actually wait, let me check" and goes back to the kitchen. Literally 2 minutes later, they come out with multiple plates and plates of hot steaming dumplings for the different tables. Were they just lying to us before? Clearly they had cooked and ready but was just going to bypass it for some unbeknownst reason. I personally had a great evening with friends, as the dinner event was hosted through a school program, but the cost + food + service left much wanting in my opinion.

Look at it
Danny K.

I pay for my son graduation family dinner for two tables it cost $358 per table and I brought cookies also 3 bottles One litter soda they charge me for $20 extra for the soda , they say their rule of their restaurant. All my family say they never and ever go there again. It's insane...! Party or family dinner should included soda because it's $358 dollars per table. Most Chinatown they do most of restaurants,but we want to try the foods there. The manager gave us two glass of ice that they charge us. 20 people two glass of ice and all other my kids they have to drink hot soda. On Sunday Father's Day June 16,2019 also they should give it to us free of charge because we didn't know their rule should give us warnings its okay too. I just want to let the the owner knows We don't get poor or rich in $20 dollars,but it's just disappointed our family. My first time there and I wanted to do my oldest son for temple graduation big party upstairs. Now no thank you . We consider go to Ocean City restaurant at Chinatown better then you. The place is huge upstairs we try dim sums and dinner couple times at Ocean City Rest. The food is good the owner and the servers are great friendly most importantly they come to talk to you or ask you what else do need . Corkage fee for Alcohol not soda 1 litter of 3 bottles 20 people that we have for two tables that I bought with me. Thanks anyway and no thanks you never seen us again. The manager are rude too. The prices are too high also Nice place - bad services - bad attitude- bull shit service I ever seen in my life . They charge nickels and dimes in that restaurant Good luck with your business and I hope you don't close the door soon. 1 star luckily no zero stars for me. I'm the father of my son graduation party and Father's Day too. Disappointed Look at my 2 tables nobody drink wine or alcohol My kids drink hot soda because they don't give us glass of ice. Does the owner knows what is Corkage meaning. They should google before they charge the customers. Never ever do any party or special events in Asian Palace . Not or never recommend this place to anybody ...! Pieces shit ...!

Beautiful backdrop provided by restaurant, we added the balloons!
Emily H.

Asian Palace helped my mom plan an amazing 50th bday bash! Phuong, the owner, was a great help throughout the entire process and the party was a huge success! The food has been consistently delicious (as remarked by my Vietnamese family as well), and we are so happy we chose this as our venue to celebrate my mom's special day. The venue is the most elegant and clean in comparison to the other Asian places I've been to in the Philly area, and the service by our three waiters was astounding. Any time a request was made, the waiter came back in less than 3 minutes and was friendly throughout the entire night. 3 waiters for 80 guests and extremely efficient.. that is impressive! Thank you Asian Palace, we will be back!!

Sitla Y.

First and foremost, this place is beautiful. Love love love the atmosphere! The boss lady is very nice and welcoming. Finally shaking crab in South Philly. Flavor was good. It wasn't the best I had but I can say I don't mind returning for more. Pineapple ribs was really good. Flavoring was just right. Not too sweet and not too sour. The consistency of the sauce was perfect as well. Definitely will order that again. Salt and pepper silver fish, it was ok. I believe just a little more salt and pepper and it would be more tasty. Fried spring roll was probably the least favorite or our order. I really didn't like it. The cabbage over powered all the flavor. Didn't like the Baby shrimp that was in it. There was barely no flavor but the cabbage. Overall, I wouldn't mind returning again.

Kempson E.

Beautiful atmosphere. Bathrooms beautiful and clean. Always a determining factor w/me. If the bathrooms are clean i can feel comfortable eating there because that shows they're conscious of cleanliness. Food Amazing!! My husband and I ordered General Tsao Shrimp. The sauce very good. Jumbo Shrimp lightly beaded. My sister order Singapore Noodles (ordering next time) Service- fast, Very Friendly. I didnt like the jasmine tea so much but did like the green tea.

Linh Q.

Came here last night with a group of 9 people total. This was my second visit. My first visit was about 3 weeks ago for my cousin birthday and the food tasted fine so decide to come here with my friends last night for dinner. Here's my overall experience based on last night's visit only. The food was very pricey and the portion was very small "individual serving" as we were told by the owner. I understand we have a large party but it's pretty bad when you have to cut a piece of squid or shrimp in 1/2 just so everyone can have a taste of the dish. We have to keep asking for water refill service definitely need some improvement. We ordered 9 dishes but everyone left hungry, we all ended up going to Chinatown for round 2. We had to picked up buns from the bakery and wings from David's to fill us up.

Seafood and Spinach Soup
Ivy T.

This place is consider new in town. The location is great with parking lots so u dont have to worry bout paying parking fee like in chinatown. The place is beautiful and it really great for party. I tried to have dinner with my husband and toddler son. It was Saturday night, but only me and another guess. I saw only 2 waitresses. The service was okay, I just dont agree that u clean the table while we're still sitting there. The menus are similar like u get in chinatown. We ordered dumplings, seafood and spinach soup, sweet and sour fish, crispy spicy beef. It tasted okay. Not so fabulous, but decent enough. I paid for 58 dolars. The price is higher than David's, but i like David's more. U can try to eat here if u need a beautiful place to eat. Or if u are too lazy to go to chinatown.

Nice dining area
Retna S.

Good service. Complimentary crackers. Lunch special comes with rice and spring roll. It is OK. My shrimp dumplings are pretty good. I will give this place another try

See all

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 2
Photo of Bùi T.
273
71
578

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of G N.
2
39
3

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Danny K.
0
65
312

7 years ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

The food is tasty and the environment is nice as well. The host is very friendly. I like their "Com Chien Ca Mang"..:)

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Linh Q.
90
36
185

10 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Fabulous food, superb service, amazing ambience! I had wonton, mango juices, and beef lomein; it was altogether perfect!!! Ten out of ten!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mei M.
27
2
4

6 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Retna S.
279
1130
14128

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kimmie L.
100
22
133

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of John N.
30
23
2

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of M B.
38
20
3

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Samuel G.
205
48
12

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Julie M.
91
22
15

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Phi N.
17
52
76

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of C D.
7
22
6

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Zammer M.
6
150
23

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Ask the Community - Asian Palace

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Venues & Event Spaces 1,435 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Sampan - Hamachi Ceviche

Sampan

4.1(2.5k reviews)
2.4 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
•$$$

Sampan is probably my favorite spot in Philly for happy hour. The restaurant itself has such a cool…read moreatmosphere, with dimly lit seating, two bars inside, and a back graffiti bar that has a completely different vibe with a more open and lively feel. I come here for happy hour every now and then because the prices are really great, and both the food and drinks are delicious. We started with the specialty cocktail and the Thai Punch, and both were really good. They had fruity undertones, and the alcohol wasn't overpowering at all -- I could easily have a few of these. For food, we got a few orders of the kung pao chicken wings. They were perfectly crispy with a really flavorful glaze. The portion size was also very generous, especially for the happy hour price. These are a great example of Asian-style fried chicken wings done right. I definitely want to come back and try their full dinner menu since I've only been here for happy hour so far. Luckily, it's not too far from where I live in the city, so I'll definitely be back!

TLDR: mediocre food and dessert. You will be rushed out and treated like a nuisance. Go if you…read moredeliberately want a short basic, salty meal and don't mind feeling rushed. The details: This place is WAY overrated online. It's amazing what a little publicity can do for a place... Honestly, I wish I had something good to say about it, but all I can say is that a couple of the dishes (mushroom shumai and salmon skewers) were just "okay". The fried items (spicy chicken bao, cauliflower) were greasy and tasted half burnt; they were clearly fried in old grease, which leaves burnt crumbs on the batter and also doesn't drain from the food as well. The short rib dumplings were salty and the meat was overcooked and mushy. Besides the poor quality food, I strongly disliked that (at a regular table with a dinner reservation) they asked for a card up front to "open a tab". Really?? That seems so weird and tacky. Very few people "dine and dash", so what would be the reason behind this? It felt especially "interesting" given the diversity of the patrons, if you get my drift. I've never been to a restaurant that does that, unless you're at the bar. Speaking of the bar...FYI They only honor the happy hour menu at the bar. The last thing I'll say is this isn't a place where you can eat comfortably and relax socially. They are literally at your table every 5-10 mins trying to get you out. It's sort of "tapas" style but they don't allow you to finish a bite before they bring the next item. We felt like we had to rush to taste everything before it got cold. To top it off, we ordered the $56pp meal thing and the dessert was 4 tiny, tiny finger-sized ice cream cones. They brought them out without warning, so they were melting right away...again, forcing us to eat or lose out. And of course the waitress brought the check out shortly thereafter. When I made it clear that we wouldn't be rushed out, she kindly gave us more water. I questioned her about rushing us, and she said they "run a high volume model". Lol doesn't every restaurant want high volume (I.e., more money)? But at the expense of service? I guess they found the sweet spot of mediocrity and profit that keeps the doors open. Maybe 10 mins later, the manager came over and picked up drink glasses and asked us how things went (another "hurry up") signal. It was truly bizarre. Unfortunately, I didn't get to finish telling him how terrible the food was because he had a nose bleed and had to run off, and didn't return right away. We just left because it was no longer worth staying around somewhere that made it uncomfortable for us to have a leisurely dinner. I definitely would never go again. I didn't take any food pics because none of it was appealing enough to make me take my camera out, and again, we had to eat fast.

Photos
Sampan - Kitchen/bar table

Kitchen/bar table

Sampan - Kobe Beef

Kobe Beef

Sampan - The perfect way to start your meal: crisp, flavorful spring rolls and a bright lime sauce that brings the whole thing to life! ⁠

See all

The perfect way to start your meal: crisp, flavorful spring rolls and a bright lime sauce that brings the whole thing to life! ⁠

Double Knot - Scallop

Double Knot

4.3(1.6k reviews)
2.4 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
•$$

Amazing food. Must try the edamame dumplings trust me. Everything was amazing. Shiatsu peppers were…read morevery tasty but wish it came with more of the spicy mayo. Cheesesteak bao was a bit out of place, but it is philly so gotta have it. wagyu soup dumplings were phenomenal. cod fried rice was great and their house made soy sauce was so gentle and tasty. Lovely service. Our waitress explained everything clearly and helped us pick when we couldn't decide. We sat downstairs and it was a tad bit TOO dark. I was nervous walking down there because I could not see and worried of missing a step. Other tables were using flashlights to read the menu which was valid. It was a comfy and sexy ambiance but the lighting could've been brighter and kept the same atmosphere. But I would definitely still choose to sit down there rather than any other seating options.

Double Knot is a vibe! I've visited twice and both times were great experiences. Located in the…read moreheart of Philly, on a strip with other restaurants, Double Knot is one of the "go-to" spots. It's two levels, with the lower level being more intimate. I dined on the bottom level both times. First, if you're dining on the lower level, take out your glasses. It's dimly lit...but dimly like on overdose. I had to turn on my flashlight to properly read the menu! I've tried several items -- gyoza, sushi, sashimi, oysters, and sea bass fried rice. I can't say any item was subpar. Service, on both occasions, was excellent. Overall, a really good time! Definitely try for yourself. Cheers!

Photos
Double Knot - Inside bar area

Inside bar area

Double Knot - Robatayaki Skewers

Robatayaki Skewers

Double Knot - Inside

See all

Inside

Southgate

Southgate

4.2(414 reviews)
1.9 mi•Rittenhouse Square
•$$

Went for the Sunday happy hour which starts at 2pm. It wasn't crowded at all. Their happy hour…read moremenus were extensive. Lots of great options. The Korean fried chicken was so good!!

My girlfriend and I came to SouthGate to watch the World Cup Final while enjoying their happy hour…read morefood and drinks. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is set up nicely, making it a fun place to catch a game. Overall, we had a great experience, with the service being the standout. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant has a modern and inviting atmosphere with plenty of seating. It's a great spot to watch sporting events, and the energy during the World Cup Final made the experience even more enjoyable. Service - Our two servers were absolutely amazing. They were personable, friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. They checked on us regularly without being overbearing and were happy to answer our questions. Their excellent service really elevated the entire experience. What We Ordered - -SouthGate Citywide - Good. A refreshing drink that paired well with the food. -$1 Wings - Excellent value. The wings were crispy, cooked consistently, and had great flavor. We tried both the soy and spicy sauces, and both were delicious. -Sotteok-Sotteok - Unfortunately, this was the only disappointing item. The rice cakes were noticeably undercooked, and the Japanese sausages tasted like standard store bought varieties. Considering the wait time and the price, this dish didn't live up to expectations. Final Thoughts - While one of the food items missed the mark, everything else about the experience was excellent. The atmosphere was fun, the wings were a great value, and the service was outstanding. Honestly, just the interactions we had with our servers alone would be enough reason for me to come back. I'd happily return for the drinks, the wings, and to try more of the menu.

Photos
Southgate - Bar

Bar

Southgate
Southgate - Dining room

See all

Dining room

Asian Palace - venues - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...