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    Bao Nine

    4.4 (317 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Two bao in a box
    N C.

    I love bao buns and these didn't disappoint. Soft bao and flavorful fillings. Pretty fast service. I'd say exactly what kind of buns I got, but they gave me the wrong receipt - which is a bummer when you have to expense them. Ordered takeout so I guess I'll have to make due. Cute place - I'd go here a lot of I lived in Philly.

    The Sticky Chick
    Sukhmani K.

    Every trip to Philly isn't complete without stopping here for baos. The perfect snack for mid-day hunger or a pre-game bite before a night out. This spot was a college favorite of mine, and it still brings back nostalgia with every visit. The Sticky Chick is hands down my top recommendation: flavorful, satisfying, and consistently delicious. Quick service and fresh baos make this a go-to every time I'm in the city.

    Crispy Chicken Bowl, daily-special chicken bao bun
    Sarah A.

    Bao Nine is a great, centrally-located lunch spot with a fun blue exterior and bright interior. Place your order at the kiosk up front and find a seat (it opens up more toward the back). Our table's food came out quickly and piping hot. We were impressed with the staffer who brought it out from the kitchen, who was both very nice and spot on when matching order-to-diner. I tried the chicken bao on special that day and the Crispy Chicken Bowl--choose your base (rice, noodles, or greens--I went with the latter, 'cause I knew I was having rice with dinner) and add a spicy sauce to go with the teriyaki sauce that comes with. Will definitely return to try more offerings!

    Uyen N.

    The concept is kinda cool: bao with diverse filling options, from teriyaki chicken to pastrami beef and falafel. However, the execution is not there. It feels bland overall.

    Tia L.

    The meat and ingredients were good quality. I enjoyed the items we got for takeout. I wish the food was a little more flavorful but I enjoyed the items. It's a cute shop and the employees were nice.

    The Sticky Chicky The Bang Bang
    Naima C.

    I was Visiting my sisters from California. They kept raving about a boa bun place they knew I would love. Turns out they were right! I live in the Bay Area so we have bao buns everywhere. I have to say These were some of the best bao buns I had! The bun was super soft and prepared well. If I could just order that I would. I ordered the sticky chicky and the bang bang bun. If I had to pick I would just get the chicken one and be fine with that as I feel there was more slaw than Shrimp. Nonetheless chicken was super good and packed with flavor! I can't wait to come back here on my next trip to Philly :)

    The Sticky Chicky and shrimp bao, Shishito Peppers
    Joyce K.

    Love this spot near Rittenhouse Square! They have a wide array of different types of creative baos, and some bowls and side dishes. My favorite is the sticky chicky, which seriously brings the A game in terms of taste and texture. Shishito peppers were also bomb. Their drink selection is a little limited, with mostly canned options. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table - every time I've gone it hasn't been crowded so service was fast. In terms of price, 3 baos will run you $15, which seems reasonable, though I wish they were a little bigger.

    The Garbaonzo (left) and Plant based Bao (vegan - right)
    Lisa S.

    Deck the halls with baos of holly! 'Tis the season for trying new foods. I was super excited to try bao buns for the first time. It was great that Bao Nine had a few vegan/vegetarian options to choose from and a nice selection of sides as well. I got The Garbaonzo - filled with falafel, tahini and some pickled veggies. Taste was there, though the falafel was a little hard? Not sure if it sat too long or if it was supposed to be that consistency. Additionally, I got the plant based bao and that was amazing. It tasted like a cheeseburger! The buns on both were soft and fluffy. I ordered the spicy crunchy cucumber salad on the side. It had a strong ginger taste but nonetheless was enjoyable. Not that spicy either. I'm curious about their bowls and dessert so I'll be sure to stop over again when I'm craving something new.

    Noodle bowl
    Julie W.

    Fun combinations, but not always as delicious as you'd expect. We got a noodle bowl with the chicken and beef. The beef was overcooked but had potential, and the breaded chicken was pretty darn good. The noodles are the cold type, with pickled vegetables and quite solid. The bao buns were beautiful, the buns them self were perfect and the food combos were fairly inspired, just didn't taste amazing. I would normally not order the thanksgiving mash up, but my SO did and that was actually one of my favorites. The buffalo chicken one I would skip, but the shrimp was good. It was quiet when we arrived right at noon but several other small groups showed up by the time we left. Oh and the bathroom is serviceable if you don't look at it too closely

    Brussels Sprouts
    Phylicia H.

    Food was absolutely delicious! My company ordered a variety of bao buns for lunch and they were a big hit with everyone! I tried the Garbaonzo and the Yenta. Both delicious, filling and flavorful. Some folks mentioned Prime Time was just okay. The side dishes are also something people should not skip out on. I loved the shishito peppers, spicy crunchy cucumbers and Brussels sprouts. All sides deserve a strong 10/10. I will definitely be back and highly recommend getting these catered!

    The Threesome*
    Christopher B.

    I walk past this place all the time and finally decided to pop in. A nice light lunch treat mid day. I opted for the Threesome which feels like a good deal considering the variety of bites. Got The Hot Motha Clucka, The Crispy Chick, and last but not least The Bang Bang. Each one was better than the last, but you really can't go wrong here. It's a dine in or to go spot. Service was great. The buns came out fast. Again great for lunch.

    Hot Motha Clucka.  The Prime Time
    Brad H.

    Was looking for some quick food when in Philly recently and stumbled across this place. One of the more unique foods I've had in awhile. Their bao buns are all made perfectly. Super soft and flavorful. I had the hot motha clucka, which was a buffalo chicken style one, and the prime time, which was a cheeseburger style. Both were incredible and loaded with flavor. They are slider style so not super filling, which is perfect because you will want to try more than one.

    The Gringo The Crispy Chick The Garbaonzo
    Josh S.

    I'm not a big fan of the Wawa style ordering screen at a restaurant. It made for a weird vibe in my opinion - like "we just want to do online orders and not interact with customers." Anyway, the baos are small - you'll need three, so get the combo. They were fine compared to others I've had over the years. Not the best actual bao buns, but the fillings were decent and creative. I would highly recommend the mango black tea - that stuff was delicious.

    Top Left to Right: Lil Bao Wow, The Bao Bao, The Sticky Icky with a side of Brussels sprouts.

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    The Maui Maui bao is really good!! Highly recommend. Very flavorful. Unique dish. The other baos were good too but Maui Maui is the best.

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    Recommendation of the chicken in their bowls was so good. Fresh, juicy, very flavorful.. a must try.

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    Nom Wah Philadelphia - C02.Hong Kong Style Wonton Soup

    Nom Wah Philadelphia

    4.0(577 reviews)
    0.7 miMarket East, Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts North
    $$

    The first dim sum restaurant in Philly with great prices and good portions. Best dishes here was…read morethe Phoenix Bun, Stuffed Eggplant, and their Turnip Cake, but you truly can't go wrong with any of the options. They are known for their steamed pork buns, which tasted good, but not my favorite. I also wish they offered vinegar for the soup dumplings. They provide you with a thorough menu with pictures and you mark which options you'd like. The service is speedy and friendly. Thee staff is fast about removing and bringing plates. The restaurant is rather small/tight, so depending on when you come, you may need to wait a little bit or eat at the bar. A fun part is the wallpaper in the restroom that shows different dim sum options with descriptions.

    Last night in Philly, walking distance from the hotel, last-minute reservation -- and it ended up…read morebeing the perfect way to close out the trip. Nom Wah is tiny. Don't let that fool you. This place is a straight-up dim sum and dumpling situation, and it delivers hard. We ordered way too much food, which I maintain was the correct decision. The spread: house special roast pork bun (pillowy, porky, perfect), pan-fried dumplings (crispy bottoms, juicy inside -- the way it should be), soup dumplings (golden, delicate, dangerous if you're impatient), scallion pancakes (flaky, savory, we did not share these equally), spring rolls (classic, crispy, no notes), and honestly some other stuff I've already forgotten because by that point we were deep in a dim sum fugue state. We finished almost all of it. Almost. We tried. And the price? An absolute steal. The kind of meal where you check the bill twice because you're sure something's missing. If you're in Philly and you want dumplings done right in a no-fuss spot that punches way above its weight, Nom Wah is the answer.

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    Ocean Harbor

    Ocean Harbor

    3.2(637 reviews)
    0.8 miChinatown
    $$

    I managed to get in a visit to Ocean Harbor before I moved from Philly and I'm so glad I did…read more Everyone I've talked to about cart dim sum said that this was the place to go and it was very true. I haven't had proper dim sum since I was about 10 years old at the Imperial Inn (RIP) so I was really excited, and Ocean Harbor did not disappoint. We came at about 11 AM on a Sunday and were seated immediately even with a large party. The food started immediately, and it would probably be easier to say what we didn't eat than what we did! Some highlights for me (and I apologize for not knowing the proper Chinese names): -A steamed pork and shrimp dumpling sealed horizontally on the top. Definitely different than siu mai, and soooo deliciously tender and juicy. Really good portion size too. -Chow fun. It had that amazing wok-fried taste, and was perfectly chewy. -Egg tarts, just barely set, collapsing into your mouth when you bite them. -Others have mentioned it, but the fried shrimp green rice roll. I'm really not a huge fan of shellfish, but this was so flavorful. -I'm always going to love the chance to have some sesame balls, and these were no exception. Audibly crispy on the outside with red bean paste and wonderfully soft glutinous rice flour on the inside. -Honorable mention to the coconut jelly, which I was too full to eat but my friends crowned with the ultimate compliment of "not too sweet." Ultimately, Ocean Harbor blew past my expectations especially after reading these reviews. You aren't going for the service; there aren't waiters here. Nevertheless, I definitely wouldn't describe anyone as rude, and the pricing was very reasonable, coming out to about $20 per person for a table of seven (not including tip). I can't wait to go back.

    Food: 2/5 Atmosphere: 1/5…read moreService: 0/5 Came here regularly 15 years ago, but less and less now in recent times. Food is ok, has certainly decreased in quality after COVID and is more expensive. There are other dim sum places within a few blocks that are much better quality. As others have said, the situation with their staff demanding 15-20% tip has made it so I will not come here again. A tip is not legally required. It is only legally required to cover the cost of your food as stated on the bill. I think the BBB needs to be contacted to investigate their practices surrounding tips and almost harassing customers into paying more than they wish. In addition, they have loud trucks every day disrupting the quiet street behind. Many elderly live there and are woken up by the loud beeping from the truck alarms, as well as trash truck coming VERY early and waking up residents. No consideration for those who live right there. I will be contacting the city about this issue as there was a similar problem in Fishtown and now that restaurant is no longer allowed to have trucks outside of reasonable hours disturbing residents. The trucks are also TOO large to safely turn into their loading station and people park their SUVs making the space even smaller. They constantly case a problem with traffic blockages because of the trucks unable to turn into the loading dock.

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    Dim Sum House

    Dim Sum House

    3.9(551 reviews)
    1.6 miUniversity City
    $$

    So I am visiting from out of town, and I'm staying nearby. When I was preparing to come on this…read moretrip, I checked things out beforehand because I knew that I would be eating out. This place immediately came to mind after I read the reviews, and I ordered takeout tonight. I am very pleased to say that this was an amazing experience! I opted to do fairly simple dim sum, mainly because a restaurant that has "dim sum" in its name should shine in this category. I was able to place my order online, and had the scallion pancake, the pork, soup, dumplings, the chicken and shiitake dumplings, and the shrimp shu mai. The order was prepared, extremely fast, but very attentively. The packaging was thoughtful and protective, without being wasteful. They included a small container of delicious black vinegar/soy for dipping, and some chopsticks. All of the dishes were fantastic! My favorite was probably the shrimp dumplings, and I was happy that it was two for one night. Everything tasted very fresh and well-made. The seasoning was spot on, without being overly salty. My only regret was that after going to pick these up, I noted that the inside of the establishment appeared to be quite quaint and comfortable, and would definitely recommend that people check this place out for dine in options. The staff were very friendly, and made the pick up experience a positive one. So, if you're in the area and really want to have some dim sum, I would definitely recommend this place. I will most definitely be back in the future!!

    My friend and I wanted to eat seafood, so made a beeline after work to Jane G Dim Sum House in West…read morePhilly because we knew they had: - whole steamed fish with ginger and scallion - 5/5, we demolished that entire sizable fish with delight - shrimp stuffed eggplant - 5/5, delicious! - sauteed snow pea leaves - 5/5 I'd go back again just for the fish, such a fresh preparation and worth every penny!

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    Ocean City - Steamed Lobster w Garlic. IG:@HungryChaus

    Ocean City

    3.3(256 reviews)
    1.0 miChinatown
    $$

    Dim sum all day. Now it only is that a way of life, it's reality at Ocean City. From open til…read moreclose, you can get dim sum. Over time, Ocean City has gotten more dependable for dim sum. I love their chicken feet, and their Chinese broccoli always has a "snap" to it. And they've got actual dim sum carts! The dim sum servers are always trying to get me fat, and I'm here for it. This used to be my backup dim sum spot if Joy Tsin Lau was too busy, but now that Joy Tsin Lau is closed, there you go. (Yes, my review update is WAY overdue, sorry about that!) Credit accepted, in case you're low on cash.

    They have dim sum with carts! Rare to see carts in this day and age, so it's worth a trip for that…read morealone if you're into it. There were some of the usual downsides to carts--some items were lukewarm (particularly non-steamed items) and the selection was occasionally limited (there were no vegetables or rice rolls [cheong fun] on the carts, so we asked for them off the menu). As other commenters have noted, it was rather salty too. That said, the flavor was excellent. Har gao were some of the best I've had in a while, bean curd was also a highlight. Spareribs, chicken feet, and fried vegetables were standard (good and unexceptional), as were the desserts. Some plates of clams unexpectedly appeared and were tasty though a bit sauce-heavy. I imagine the dim sum might be better some other places that _don't_ have carts, but hey, there's a certain fun nostalgia.

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    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings

    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings

    4.6(1k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Large group friendly

    I decided to stop in today for lunch, it was my first time here and this is my new favorite spot, I…read morelove everything from the atmosphere to the nice service we received, they were very attentive. We ordered a little of everything from their pork dumplings which were really delicious especially with the vinegar sauce, we ordered spring rolled which came with a mild spicy and sweet sauce which was one of my favorites. The wonton soup was one of my favorites too with a unique flavor combination I don't know how to describe it but it was so good. We ordered mango and lyche green tea and it was so fresh with a fresh lime on top and came in a convenient to go cup. I was so looking forward to this drink and it did not disappoint. This is my favorite drink now. I don't know how I never knew about this place but we will be back all the time now.

    4 stars for Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings. Fantastic Chinese food restaurant, especially if you enjoy…read moreauthentic Asian-style food experiences. The soup dumplings are excellent, and the overall quality is great. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is that it's more traditional Chinese-style food rather than late-night, hangover-style Chinese takeout, and it also isn't open 24 hours. Other than that, a very solid spot. Again, the choice for stars is up to the individual eating; I personally save my 5-stars for the top notch places that blow my mind.

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