Came here with a big group and did the thing: everyone ordered one thing from the menu, and we were off to the races. Favorites were the pork kidney blossoms, the chongqing spicy chicken, the steamed sea bass with ginger, the sea bass in chili broth. Those were so good I'd get them again in a heartbeat; but I also feel like this is the kind of place where you can just randomly pick from the menu and you can't go wrong. On the flipside, because those dishes up there were so good, I actually thought the cold sesame noodles were just alright. They use a thinner more delicate noodle here that makes it much more sauce forward, but I feel I'm partial to thicker chewier noodles with spicy food. I want to stress that the noodles were tasty, but again, out of an excellent tasting menu we built for ourselves, it was the plain Jane of the bunch. Beyond that, they have some tasty baizhou (spelling?) that'll get you wasted while enjoying the food. Highly recommend you go with a large group. If you go with less than four people you will have food envy from all the tables who are sharing amazing dishes that your stomach just doesn't have room for. read more

9/9/2026 So I've seen the ratings for this location and they all looked promising. Love the open feel and soft lighting and living plants as well. Booth seating was comfortable and room to move around. Started with a mojito and margarita both were light and refreshing. Placed an order for the dumpling in chili oil and shrimp spring rolls. Both dishes came out piping hot with the dumplings filled with meat and the spring roll packed with veggies and a few shrimp. Service was so quick we were able to make it to our next appointment on time. Bathroom rating: 4.5/5 read more

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This place was absolutely amazing! I mean like the food was really really good. We did dinner family style and ordered the steamed fish with chili, fried rice, cumin lamb, beef noodle soup, and Dan Dan noodles. All of which was finger licking good. We ordered a few cocktails and wine - was very impressed by their mezcal drink. Service was great, the interior is very nice, and I would absolutely come back to EMei when back in town. read more

Visited EMei on the recommendation of my wife's cousin. Upon arrival, they made a table for seven and we were seated and given water. We had been walking for a while, so we were thirsty. They had an extensive menu, most of which, I've never tasted. So we requested some egg rolls as an appetizer. I also requested won ton soup. My daughter and I decided to share some Singapore noodles and my son requested orange chicken. My cousin requested beef and tofu and two different kinds of dumplings. The food is served family style and it turned out that we requested too much. However, all the dishes were yummy. Favorites were the spicy dumplings, won ton soup, orange chicken, and beef and tofu. There are so many Asian restaurants in this area that you could never try all of them. Anyway, I'm glad we enjoyed EMei. Recommend. read more

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Another enjoyable experience!!!! Never disappoints!!! I was taken here for lunch for my birthday ; drink of choice: mojito. Whoo!!!! Loved it. Meal consisted of dry-fried green beans, fried homemade pork and cabbage dumplings, Io mein noodles, scallion pancakes, and sweet and sour crispy fish. Simply delicious, fresh and flavorful. Added special touch: à scoop of ice cream with a birthday candle. All enjoyed within a calming atmosphere; never rushed, service with a smile. Worth the visit; highly recommend. read more

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Very popular place. Would recommend the pea shoots and chongqing spicy chicken. The mei cai kou rou does not have much tenderness and is rather dry, although the fattiness of the pork belly does some work in allaying that shortcoming. I would still recommend opting for a different dish. You have to order rice separately. Service was efficient and courteous. Good vibes for meal with friends or for larger groups. read more

EMei - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've come here before with a large group but I wanted to give it a go on my own! So I came here on Sunday midday expecting a huge crowd and I was actually seated immediately. I will say the service was a little slow and they did get one part of my order wrong but it was okay because they were really apologetic about it. The food is spicy and I LOVE SPICY! I tried to get some things I'm not used to getting and those things didn't disappoint. Will return read more

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This restaurant was recommended by a work colleague. I ordered Hunan chicken, stir-fried spicy eggplant, homemade spring roll, and rice (not included with the entree). The food was delivered and warm on arrival. Everything looked great - colorful and nice-sized portion for the money. Unfortunately, everything lacked flavor. I mean, no seasoning, no heat/spice, and not even enough salt. The rice was gummy to boot. One item that had some flavor was the spring roll, however, it was nearly inedible because it was dripping oil. The spring roll rapper was surprisingly crispy, but I had to wrap it in several paper towels (this is not an exaggeration) to absorb the oil before I could eat it. To make my point, I poured nearly a tablespoon of oil out of the wax paper-like pouch it came in. My son said his was still too "greasy" to eat and threw it away. What a shame. We ate enough and have lots of leftovers that will likely end up in the trash. read more

EMei - Hunan chicken and spicy eggplant - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was a walk in and I was seated in less than 10 mins. I ordered a spicy dish that was definitely SPICY, if you don't like spicy stay away. The service was good and there was plenty of setting. read more

EMei - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Delivery arrived well packaged and hot. It felt a bit expensive for what we got but there were leftovers of the large portion of Lo mein (my favorite). The general tsos was cooked well but the portion was on the smaller side with lots of chilis etc to make it look larger. The shrimp roll was pretty tasty and the pork dumplings were good. read more

EMei - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Have officially been here 12 times and counting! Their food is consistently good every time. Every. Single. Time. Whoever is cooking in the back is doing an amazing job. read more

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Delicious! My friend happened to want Chinese food and we were close to Philly Chinatown so I went with her. We wanted to eat healthy and we got it at Emei! It was delicious as well. We got the famous pickled greens & white fish with vermicelli and baby boo choy with black mushrooms . Service was good. Food came fast and we had to leave for our next museum. Ambiance was busy but thankfully not packed. read more

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EMei is a bullseye for Szechuan cuisine. I went on a Saturday and found it packed with both Asians and other folks--a good sign that the food is all-around tasty. The dishes impressed me, and the chef hit the right notes with good frying, balanced seasoning, and the right amount of oil and heat. The interior is clean and has Chinese designs built into the floor design. I would highly recommend this restaurant for all folks--the discerning Chinese diner and the ones looking for a foray. read more

EMei - House Special Chow Fun with Chicken, Shrimp, & Pork 本楼河粉 hit the right consistency and flavor. The oil and fry were balanced and delectable. - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been remiss in posting this review. It was several months ago we visited on a Saturday evening after a matinee at WST. It was around 5pm. We did not have a reservation but they got us a table (next time I'll plan to reserve ahead of time). The place was lively, clean, and both warm and bright at the same time. I had the tea infused duck and it was delicious as well as the black mushrooms with bok choy with garlic. My niece had lo mein that she enjoyed. I will plan to come back for another visit next theater season. read more

EMei - Tea Smoked Duck (Half) 樟茶鸭（半只） - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came here for my birthday last week. I heard a lot about Emei. The location contained a young Philly crowd. Somewhere between formal and casual dining. These guys sell alcohol. There is a $20 table corking fee if you bring your own. We started off with the pickled wood ear mushrooms and cucumbers. The mushrooms were a cold dish intense in flavor. Strong Szechuan chili and standard chili flavors my personal favorite of the night. The cucumber dish had the same taste but milder in flavor. They had the added benefit of being a cucumber which promoted some sort of refreshing note. I'm still partial to the mushroom. The dumplings were fine. I probably wouldn't get them again. Good dumplings but I might be in the same tier as Mrs. T's pierg There was the crispy chicken pieces that was fine as a texture on the side. A little crispier than a Chick-fil-A nugget but a lot of them. A lot of folks at the table liked this. I preferred the other main dishes. Mapo tofu was exceptional. My personal favorite main dish. This was a week ago at this point so I cannot say specifics but if there was one main dish would get at this location it was the mapo tofu. Flavorful, decadent, velvety. The fish soup was also nice. Tender fish with veggies and noodles. Light and delicious. There was a hot pot beef order that the waiter suggested that I was not incredibly impressed with. The rice cakes and brown sugar sauce were nice. Gelatinous feel and the sauce wasn't too intense in flavor. I would appreciate them more if I wasn't so full at the end of the night read more

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The quality of the food does not match the price. The chicken was slimy and indescribable. It wasn't sliced or cubed or whole which kept me wondering, what exactly happened to it? The flavor of the sauce was bland and did not contain any heat as the 1/3 heat level indicated. It was completely inedible. I think this is the first time I have ever had to pay for white rice when ordering Chinese take out. Normally meals come with a small rice. This added to the cost. Sadly, both meals that we ordered went into the trash. This was an extreme disappointment and waste of money. read more

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Great fast meal in a scratch kitchen in Philly. The facade doesn't give you an idea of what lies behind it - a comfortable, clean location with a deep menu and something for everyone. Service was good and no waiting for anything. Could use a few more appetizers but overall a great meal. read more

Green beans seasoning is good but texture is not crunchy at all. Chongqing chicken is good, like deep fried chicken w some seasoning. I asked for mild spicy level and it is not spicy at all. On the on the hand, mapo tofu is still pretty spicy, and I don't really like the seasoning of this dish here. They forgot to put in my order for green beans and I had to wait a long time, and they didnt do anything about forgetting to order my plate :/ read more

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I make it a priority to come back to EMei when I'm in Philly and I'm never disappointed. We walked in at noon on a Sunday and were seated immediately. The restaurant had a good amount of people and was crowded by the time we left. The ambiance is always warm and pleasant, nothing felt out of place during this visit. Ordered the Dry-Fry Wok with Lamb which comes with lotus root, cauliflower, potato, onion, and green onion. The ma la/Sichuan peppercorn flavor from this dish was excellent and they were also kind enough to reduce the number of chilis in the dish so we could focus on the numbing spice. My friend's mind was blown by the flavors and we both enjoyed how well cooked everything was, especially the lamb which wasn't chewy at all and the potatoes which weren't too raw or too soft. Really excellent dish and a must try. We also ordered the White Fish & Green Peppercorn Pot with Mung Bean Noodles. This one doesn't provide as much of numbing sensation but it was excellent and great for balancing out the more intense flavors of the lamb dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked, as was the soft fish. Always happy to be back here and looking forward to next time. read more

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Celebrating my daughter's partner graduation from Wharton. Had reservations at 8pm for 12 people. Arrived 15 minutes early. Place was packed with UBER Eats drivers, about 15+! Hopefully it's good food!? The hostess warned us of 15 minute delay for seatings. No worries. Sat at bar enjoying a beer which was nice. Got to be sat in a room, circular table which was perfect! Then the staff got to work. Took drink orders and food orders. The food was ordered by my daughter so I really don't know what was name of each dish. The Hot and Sour was super. Had a chicken dish like orange chicken that was really good. Something tasted like moshu beef was very tasty. Then they served a spicy chicken that was fantastic! I wish I knew the name!! All in all a good experience. read more

Flavorful pork and bamboo shoots. Lots of spicy dishes and sichuan specialties. A lot of seating and comfortable lighting and ambiance. read more

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Clean interior with tasty food! The interior is more fancy than your typical restaurant in Chinatown. A lot of our friends recommended Emei so my fiance and I went to go scope it out as a potential wedding welcome dinner venue. We taste tested several dishes including the Dan Dan noodle, cumin lamb, potato slivers, and beef chow fun. All were very yummy (if not spicy for the Dan Dan noodle and cumin lamb!! The three chili peppers on the menu are actually very very spicy!) We ultimately were able to make a large reservation in advance a few months out to hold around 50 seats for our guests. Daisy from Emei was very communicative during the whole process and was able to answer a lot of questions about it specific dietary restrictions (we have some guests who are Celiac so required gluten free food prep). Unfortunately the day of, I didn't take any photos of the food! But, we added on several dishes given wide dietary preferences of guests--popular ones were the Dan Dan noodle, Mapo tofu, Cumin lamb (all three very very spicy). As well as the sea bass and pork belly over mushrooms. I liked the egg drop soup as well. Dessert wise, we picked the mango ice cream which was super yummy!!! Perfectly creamy without being overbearing. read more

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Went to Emei for the first time last night and I was blown away by the food. First and foremost, make a reservation because this place was packed on a Saturday evening. Secondly, just get the Hot and Spicy Bowl with whatever protein you like - we got the sliced beef - it is hot, bursting with flavor and perfect for a cold evening. The sliced beef was melting in my mouth. The spicy sichuan mung bean noodles were tongue numbingly delicious but too cumbersome to eat because they are very slippery. Skip the dessert for sure - we got the rice balls filled with sesame paste and it was just ok. We only later realized why no other table was getting any desserts - because there are so many better options in Chinatown. read more

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The food here is very good. There was a pretty good line of people waiting to be seated when we arrived, so we opted to sit at the bar. Very intimate dining area with circular tables available to share, traditionally. We ordered the chicken dry pot and dry fry green beans. I wish the chicken dish was spicier, but it still had great numbing flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The salty greens added to the green beans were very balanced. My only negative with this place was the service. It was incredibly disorganized when we came. The host/front of house was missing quite frequently, so one of the servers (ours) had to continuously seat people at tables and get to-go orders ready for pickups. There were a ton of people working here, but just no organization on what their tasks should be. read more

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Very crowd on a Wednesday night. A popular Sichuan restaurant in Philly! The food is somehow interesting. Our favorite is Chongqing spicy tofu! Sliced beef shank and tripe in chili oil tasted well but very hard to chew on , and a bit salty. Cold spicy noodle was very sweet for a 麻辣凉面. They were kind to remove it from my order after I complained. Sea bass with peppercorn looked so pretty but taste was ordinary, though soup was good, bit below my high expectation read more

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My husband and I had a delicious meal here during our visit to Philly. Everything was freshly made and had wok hay. The beef with mushrooms and bamboo was our favorite, but the squirrel fish was a close second. The ambiance was also great and seating was comfortable. Will definitely be coming back to try their other dishes. Minus one star because service was a little lacking and the beef tripe was a little chewy. read more

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New favorite restaurant in the midst of Chinatown Philly! Each dish is about $10-20 and the portions are very large. For five of us we order four dishes and were very full and went home with leftovers. Highly recommend the Mapo tofu and scallion pancakes! The food was very tasty but does have a lot of salt, we all felt mildly dehydrated after eating. Nevertheless, will definitely be returning! read more

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EMei was one of my favorite restaurants to eat at while visiting Philadelphia. So good that I came back twice! On my first visit, I ordered the house special lo mein. The portion was huge which I was able to save for dinner as well. The second time I came, I had to try the chicken and broccoli which was simply delicious. The restaurant is pretty spacious and can hold any group of people. It feels cozy inside. The waiter and waitresses were great and service was amazing. I will definitely will be back! read more

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Lots of friendly and helpful staff. We got a nice booth in the back. We got a kettle of hot tea. Delicious! The house fried rice was so yummy and dreamy & dan dan noodles were spicy (for me) I was able to take it home and tame it ! & sesame chicken my friends loved it. All items were for the table. I knew I was in good hands at this restaurant because Gerald has been here. I enjoyed his recos. The staff was very wonderful and the decor was pleasant! I'm very grateful for all the hard working folks that made this experience go so well. See you again! read more

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Walked 5 mins to Emei for lunch after visiting the African American Museum. I did not have a reservation but was seated right after booth seating was cleaned. I ordered hot tea, Jumbo shrimp and steamed broccoli are stir-fried in a brown sauce , Lightly dusted and deep fried jumbo shrimp tossed in a caramelized walnut and honey sauce, served with crispy, fried rice noodles, and elder & violet cocktail. The food was good and the serving are just enough for 1 person. It was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon. read more

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Great staff serving excellent food. More than just the most reviewed restaurant in Phillys Chinatown this place has unique food, generous portions and great food. It's busy. Reservations suggested. Bar gets you fed. Locals love it. Large takeout business. I had the cold noodles with port. Noodles were fresh with a homemade flavor. Just the right amount of sauce and pork. Wonton with chili oil had my lips tingling. Highly recommend. read more

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Really good food and great ambience - well suited for small as well as big groups. We got the Mapo Tofu (4/5). Very delicious and flavorful. Would have loved to have more sichuan peppers in it. Dan Dan noodles (3/5): quite good and the flavors were great, but nothing extraordinary. Chilli oil dumplings (5/5): the best dish we had. Highly recommend trying it. The chilli oil has the right amount of garlic and offers a kick to the dish. Quick service and friendly staff read more

EMei - Famous Mapo Tofu (w or without Pork) Dan Dan Noodle (w or without Pork) - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

THEY HAVE GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS!!!! The food was very good, we ordered the Dan Dan noodles and the peppercorn steak. The steak was so incredibly tender, 5/5 . Kevin, our waiter was so nice and took care of us well, he kept my water cup full! It is a neat and clean restaurant definitely recommend! read more

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I haven't had dim sum this delicious since I've been to China. Every dish ordered was bursting with flavor. We had a reservation for two on a Friday night which I recommend making as they are very deservingly popular and busy. Our food came quick, but that didn't sacrifice the experience or flavor. Highly recommend if in Chinatown read more

EMei - Homemade Pork & Cabbage Dumplings (Steamed / Fried) 猪肉水饺/锅贴 - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amazing food. We had the Won Ton soup and Hot & Sour soup. Very tasty. We split General Tso's chicken. Very large order, perfectly seasoned and fresh. You must order rice separately. We just had the white rice. The waiter was very friendly and our water glasses stayed full throughout the meal. This place was packed at 5:45 on a Saturday evening. Be forewarned that it is loud. Not a place to come to for conversation but definitely the place to come to for amazing food and service. We were in town for a concert. This is a MUST RETURN place when we are back in town. read more

If only we lived close, this would become a regular. Excellent food. Good service. Gets busy and full fast so come early for dinner service. Some Americanized Chinese options are also on the menu. read more

Realistically, I would rate them 3.5 stars. Here's why. For a Sichuan restaurant, I was hoping that the spicy food would be at least result in some numbing tingles, instead the chili flavor was lackluster and the chicken dry. Additionally, many dishes were salty, so much so you NEED copious amounts of rice to balance it out. Likes the decor and the server was great and very attentive and welcoming. read more

EMei - Mungbean noodle, crispy chicken with chili, peatips, cumin beef - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found my way to EMei and have been telling people about it ever since. The restaurant is mid-size, cozy and constantly packed - expect a wait - unless you're a single, like I was. Instead of waiting an hour, I got the last seat at the bar without a wait. With it being so busy, the bar seats had more service, too. The menu, it's significant. It was difficult to choose one or two things to try. Some of the appetizers could be considered a meal. I ordered a Dan Dan Noodle and homemade dumplings in hot chili oil. Prices are so reasonable! Def now on my go-to list when in Philly. Thanks everyone at EMei. read more

Boring flavorless food, highly rated by who? Commercial spammers? Service was good, ambience was grungy, and I say this with all honesty, fast food wok joints, are far superior. Thankfully the prices were not out of touch. Disappointment is an understatement. I don't get why this place has the rating it does. Simpletons or spammers is the only explanation for the rating, I can see read more

affordable Sichuan food in Philly Chinatown! Fast service, large menu. Note that the DanDan noodles were spicy and side of rice is not included ($1 extra) read more

EMei - dandan noodles - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania