Ji Bei Chuan

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Noodle soups were a staple in my diet growing up, so whenever I'm feeling nostalgic, I always come to this chinese restaurant that specializes in traditional rice noodles dishes to hit that spot, because it tastes authentic. Honestly, I also probably order from here at least once a month, whenever I don't feel like cooking. One of their popular dishes is their chicken fish maw soup, which I love and would highly rec! It's homey, VERY generous in portion size, and it feels like something an asian grandma would make. The broth is flavorful with herbal undertones, and the noodles have a springy bouncy texture that pairs nicely with the variety of chicken, mushrooms, and tofu skin in the soup. Besides this, they also offer other soup bases such as Tom Yum (has a great spicy kick, my second fav), tomato (tastes like tomato hot pot), and ramen. They also serve stir-fry noodle dishes with a nice "qq texture," but just watch out for the spiceee. Before your food comes out, they provide free side dishes as well that includes pickled cabbage and peanuts, which are a good palette opener. The ambiance here is lowkey and chill - the people that run this place are very friendly, and if you're not familiar with their dishes they will explain it to you. read more

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Ji Bei Chaun is AMAZING. The steamed dumplings were soooo good and the udon noodles are to die for. Owner and staff are incredibly sweet- even gave us a flower to go! Could not recommend enough. read more

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Mala Beef, Fish Slices with Rice Noodles This super hit the spot. Each soup was chock full of goodies, from wood ear mushrooms to tofu to corn and more. And the beef and fish were so so tender and excellent. The flavors of both soups were on point! I think mine was with the beef brisket (either that or the beef slices). The rice noodles were decent and definitely appeal to many people. Not my personal favorite for noodles, but they work for this place!! read more

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Miles A.

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Was able to stop in by myself on a very cold day to warm up. It's a pretty cozy cafe setting inside and you're greeted and sat quick. Free kaiweicai (small bowl "appetizer" to start the meal) is brought over of cabbage and peanuts. Ordered the mala spicy beef shank noodle soup and wood ear black fungus garlic salad. Both very tasty. The mala spicy broth was the perfect balance of hot and numbing, it warmed up my taste buds and my temperature. It also had corn, enoki mushroom, bok choy, tripe, and tofu pieces in it. You can customize and add other things to your soup if you want. Service was great and helpful, and good value from the menu. Great spot for lunch or dinner, thanks. read more

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Chenghui J.

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10/10. To preface, this type of chicken soup is classic-- I grew up with its flavor from a young age. That said, the soup broth was flavorful and delicious, making me feel like it's a blast from the past. The owner and his staff were super friendly and nice. They loved talking to us. Their service was top notch! read more

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Solid place for noodle soup. We grabbed the mala and the fish maw. I was nervous for the spiciness of the mala but I actually really enjoyed it. Sure it's spicy but not overwhelmingly so. The chicken of the fish maw was fine but I didn't think very exciting-certainly a cleaner dish. Both had a ton of ingredients and were plenty of food for lunch. Also grabbed the cucumber salad, which was a solid addition to start with. read more

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I thought the menu was a bit confusing with what is included for a set price, but I went ahead and got a mala fish soup "as is." The bowl for this was humongous, filled to the brim with fish slices, bean sprouts, woodear, and corn. The soup was spicy, but did not actually taste like much. Rice noodles were soft - I probably would have preferred ramen here. Maybe this was in part user error, but I did not enjoy this bowl of noodles as much as I would have expected to. The appetizers were some marinated soybeans and really wet (sour?) shredded iceberg lettuce which did not inspire joy. read more

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The fish maw soup is light and will be great on those sick days. Intestines were clean and tasty. read more

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I've ordered from here multiple times through UberEats and I am always happy with my food. My food usually arrives quickly and still hot enough where I don't need to reheat it. The packaging works very well for delivery orders, especially when most of my delivery drivers are on bicycles. The rice noodles come separate and the bag it comes in (which has really nice art) prevents any spillage from leaving the bag. I'm a big fan of the mala flavor, ingredients, and quantity. I'll have to stop in and get a piping hot bowl in person one of these days. read more

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The food is alright but not excellent: ordered the house special fish maw & chicken soup with noodle; it was decent, nice flavor (although not rich on chicken flavor even though it is a chicken soup). The disappointing part is that the chicken meat was tough, it is not tender/soft. The soup is somewhat overpowering, (could be umami seasoning?) because I couldn't get any flavor from the fish maw. Or perhaps the fish maw was suppose to be bland, not sure. Other than the food, the staff aren't hospitality minded; one of the staff intruded during mid-meal asking if we were done ordering, then immediately slammed the check on the table when we responded "no". Fine. Wish they could've ask how was the meal and would you like more water instead. Anyhow, we continue eating, and then a short moment later another staff came asking if we are ready to pay, but we aren't even finished the meal at this point. They are really pushy to get us out. My bottom line is there are plenty better tasting noodle soup restaurants and certainly better wait service around Chinatown than this establishment. read more

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Jun Y.

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Cozy place, delicious food, and very efficient service. Perfect for a low key lunch or dinner. read more

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Sravya V.

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Stopped by to pick up some hearty food to warm up in the brisk weather we've been having! Service was quick and pleasant. I ordered the spicy mala rice noodles. Something to note was that the online payment portal wasn't working, so we had to pay in person. The to go packaging was phenomenal, in that it separated the broth and the meat/noodles to keep everything from becoming overcooked and soggy. I did notice that the image I ordered from demonstrated many veggies in the noodles, but the ones I received contained very little. The food itself was hot, spicy, and hearty, just as I wanted. The meat was tender and delicious! Ji Bei Chuan seems like a solid noodle spot for warm and comforting food. read more

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Kenneth M.

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Pretty good variety, good portions. Staff were quick and attentive. Interior was clean. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and I can see myself returning read more

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If you like ramen you'll like it here! Affordable pricing and can get pretty crowded. Grabbed late lunch with a friend here. read more

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Walked in on a rainy day for some soup and we immediately got a friendly welcome from Jamie. He was running the whole front of the house and to go orders like a champ and still was friendly enough to talk to everyone in the dining room personally. He was incredibly nice and funny. We got a mushroom ramen, pork udon and some dumplings to share and they were delicious. The vibe of the restaurant was great. The music playing was great (Jamie even asked us if it was okay or if we wanted him to change it), and the trinkets and little decorations around were adorable. The lighting was perfect for the food photos but unfortunately phone did not eat first. read more

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Vin M.

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Looks amazing until I taste it; service is horrendous. Therefore I will not revisit this restaurant again. Fish maw with chicken: maw was thin like tilapia; the soup has been watered down. Assorted beef dry tossed noodle: the noodle wasn't stir-fry egg noodle but soggy and boiled soup-based white noodle. Service: The bill was dropped on the table while I was still eating. The wait staff asks again if I am ready to pay before I finish my last bites. read more

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Yanjie W.

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Warning, if you want mid asl food come here. All the broths were flavorless as hell, especially the signature fish maw chicken noodle soup. Tastes like they scooped up fish pond water and cooked with it. Service was bad especially that one girl with dyed blond hair. Looked like I personally wronged her and stole $100 from her. Restaurant was small and the designs were alright. read more

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Lynette B.

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Not a lot of ambience a little bit of a hole in the wall, but the food was awesome. The service was wonderful and we would return.

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P C.

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We enjoyed the signature Fish Mau Soup Noodle and dry-stirred beef brisket noodle, along with a starter and complimentary appetizers. Everything was delicious. The clean, pleasant ambiance and our attentive, courteous server, Jamie, made the experience even better. Unlike the typical Chinatown restaurant, this spot had a unique touch that we found refreshing and enjoyable. read more

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I'm super late to post my review but this is my new place to visit when I'm in Philly China Town. The most fresh authentic ,thought out meticulous, tenderized beef fried rice I've eva haaaad. My brothers and sisters packed your restaurant during convocation and I hope we do it again. Please visit Ji Bei Chaun the food is excellent, the service is excellent and i plan on ordering more next time. read more

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Came here after cause my friend picked the place. Server who took our order seemed nice, then she just randomly left after taking our order... Then my friend get their order first with mine coming out after they were 3/4 done. In that time, the new waitress was too busy trying to sell items than go grab my food that was sitting in the kitchen (you can hear the aggressive kitching bell) that she clearly ignored. I've waited before, you can say excuse me and go grab food than just let it sit there.The two tables around us got a dish before mine and no tables got their dishes for their party in a reasonable time (4 tables total at the time and 2 came after us and another table). I ordered the sauerkraut with sliced fish. There was barely a hint of sauerkraut flavor or even spice with a 1 pepper rating and tasted like Chicken brother sprinkled with flavoring. The slides fish was weird. Had some weird coating on it and weird texture. I noticed some tables had sauces and ours didn't and the waitress didn't even bother bringing one. We ordered the coconut jelly which was just a flan version of the coconut dessert you get at dim sum. This was all a waste of calories and better option nearby for soup noodles. read more

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Moyan S.

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Great location, easy to find. Delicious food with free appetizers, great service. Highly recommended! read more

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The food was decent, but nothing to cry home about. The portions were filling which is a plus, but service was slow however and no napkins or chopsticks were on our table, we had to swipe them from another table. Staff had no uniforms either so it was hard to distinguish staff from guests. read more

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Great food, great service, would totally reccomend. Beef udon stir fry was delicious. The complimentary vegetables and peanuts were addicting. read more

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Chenyue C.

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The restaurant is small but elegant, and the dishes are delicious. The fish maw chicken lives up to its reputation as the signature dish. We also ordered the mixed noodles and the original-flavored rice noodles soup, both of which were excellent. We will definitely come again next time. read more

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Amazing food. Incredibly kind service. Loved the vibe. Some of the yummiest vegetables I have ever had.

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Service was fast and the portion size was fairly big. The broth is flavorful. I would recommend to come here on a cold day. read more

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Victoria K.

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Warm friendly place - the manager makes you feel at home. Delicious food at good value. The sliced beef appetizer is to die for. Great place! read more

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Walked in on a rainy day. Cozy environment, hot tea was served. Good food, great service, nice ambiance. Excellent music taste!

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Awesome food!!! So flavorful and Jamie was the absolute best! So friendly and welcoming and the food was so warming on a colder day. I love the chicken soup and the osmanthus and coconut desserts were phenomenal. Definitely give it a try!! The restaurant was clean and modern read more

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I would give this place ten stars if I could! Food and service were top notch, restaurant was sparkling clean and presentation was excellent. My friend and I got the tom yum with seafood and the tonkatsu ramen, and we kept switching back and forth because we couldn't decide which we liked better! Loved it, highly recommend read more

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Jamie the owner/manager gave me the BEST service I could possibly ask for!! He went out of his way to make my boyfriend and I feel so welcome and comfortable. Even sat with us and chatted for a minute. He recommended what we should eat and it was all great! Even gave us a dish and drink on the house just because he wanted us to try it and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was. 5 star service!! Super clean inside. Set up and decorations make it a very nice vibe. Will definitely be back:) read more

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Amazing hosts, good food, and friendly vibes!!!! We hosted an event in their space and they were family oriented, so welcoming to our rowdiness and happy to host a fun night! read more

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Food was amazing, owner was extremely attentive and kind, would 100% come again. Get the ramen

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Food & Service was great. The noodle soup was amazing. Love it. It was very comfortable eating in! read more

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Amazing and refreshing breakfast I had there with my friends! The owner was extremely nice and gave us extra snacks. I also had a nice conversation with him and apparently surprised him with my Chinese! Definitely recommend! Their 凉拌木耳 is my favorite! read more

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Enjoyed my noodles. Flavorful and good portion size and generous toppings. Would recommend! read more

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The fish maw chicken soup is incredibly nourishing, and the marinated beef combo and cold dish are must-tries. Cozy spot with fast, friendly service--perfect for a comforting meal. Highly recommend! read more

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930 Race St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chinatown
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(215) 948-9988
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What time does Ji Bei Chuan open?

Ji Bei Chuan opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Ji Bei Chuan close?

Ji Bei Chuan closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Ji Bei Chuan closes at 10:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Ji Bei Chuan serve alcohol?

Yes, Ji Bei Chuan serves alcohol.

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Yes, Ji Bei Chuan has parking options.

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Yes, Ji Bei Chuan has free WiFi.

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Lunch was very efficient and reasonably priced…read more Soup/salad/main: all were fairly standard fare. Fine for a quick meal. Very pleasant waitstaff.

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My wife and I have been coming to Dan Dan Noodle since 2017, and it's remained one of our most…read morereliable go-to spots in the city. The food is consistently strong, and the signature dan dan noodles are a must-order. We also tend to get the chicken potstickers, scallion pancake, kung pao chicken, and dry pot beef, along with white rice for the table. It's a menu that rewards repeat visits. We've had both takeout and dine-in here, and we definitely prefer dining in. The food is at its best when it comes straight out of the kitchen. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and kind without being overbearing. For seating, we prefer the cozy but small upstairs dining area, so making a reservation on OpenTable is usually a good idea. There are a few high-top tables downstairs near the kitchen and windows, which are also great, but if you prefer a quieter or cozier spot, we think the upstairs is best. They also offer a happy hour with good prices, and overall, the value for the food quality is excellent. We often bring out-of-town guests, and it's always a hit. Sichuan cuisine remains distinct from typical American Chinese, which helps Dan Dan stand out. We've also noticed their Ardmore location, which appears to be a strong alternative. Consistently good, well-run, unique, and worth visiting, especially for the dan dan noodles. Highly recommended and hope to be back soon!

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2.1 mi•Powelton Village

Decent cuisine and friendly servers. Very authentic Chinese food. Every time I visit I always try…read moreto order something different. And It never disappoint. Will visit again.

Totally legit authentic Sichuan restaurant right in University City. Place is filled mostly with…read morelocal regulars and students (mostly Asian, but now seemingly "discovered" by the cosmopolitan set). Spicy, numbing and, yes also the right level of oily-ness that comes with some of the traditional dishes. Just go with whatever they recommend (even though they have QR menus mainly), but we loved our dumpling in chili oil appetizer, the beef stew, spicy crisped chicken (lazhiji) and spicy tofu. Chengdu Famous Food has created the right balance of cuisine authenticity, hole-in-wall-ness, and hipster vibe... all undeliberately. An absolute gem. Service was friendly. Can see this place being overrun during peak hours, as it was already a bit busy even at 5pm midweek. Lots of takeout business too but fortunately there are seatings available for 20-25 diners. The shop is in a nice area of the revitalized Powelton/Drexel/University City area across from a few new developments with reasonable street parking in the area. Absolutely a go-to if in the area, and may be worth driving a bit to if in the Greater Philly region.

2.0 mi•Powelton Village, University City

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Master's Special Diced Chicken

Tataki Ramen & Sushi

4.3(32 reviews)

Not a bad spot on Drexel's campus! I got three different rolls - they're very cheap but also on the…read moresmaller side! The interior is clean and well decorated. Service was lovely as well.

I am very upset with my last experience at this establishment, after going for close to 8 years…read morethrough name changes (and I'll assume ownership changed hands) for both at one point weekly sit down service for a few months to now pick-up. I ordered my usual ramen and two sushi rolls to split with my partner, and ordered through here on yelp through DoorDash. Because of a system issue, my food was ordered twice (after paying it said there was a system error and it couldn't be completed and my cart was still full and after it happened twice I figured something was really wrong.) I had a sense something was weird, and had my partner call ahead to assure there was only ONE order, and otherwise cancel the second immediately, which he did. When I got there there were 2 orders, and the restaurant smilingly said it was already made and wanted to give me both bags. They REFUSED to cancel an order or to talk to DoorDash directly. I insisted on calling DoorDash in the store to make sure I got a refund because I couldn't afford to pay double for my food and risk it (what would be $84 for one bowl of soup and two sushi rolls.) After 45 minutes on the phone, and now cold soup and warm sushi to bring home, I was assured I would get my money back in "a few days." It has now been two months and I have not received a refund. I have been going here for years, and very upset on this lack of oversight on the restaurants part. I think they mostly interact with college students that are passive and they can manipulate. The restaurant said it was my fault because I used the ordering service they provided through yelp like I should have known better not to use it (and again, I've ordered online here many times!) They made my favorite ramen, but the countless hours I have now spent on very expensive cold soup and warm sushi-- I will not return until this is rectified. Other comparable restaurants that make ramen in other areas of the city of the same size will send me a full refund for a drink just for sending me the wrong flavor! it's so loud in the restaurant to even have a conversation or be on the phone to communicate when the issue happened (again college scene and club music.)

0.6 mi•Avenue of the Arts South

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Grandmas Philly

4.2(567 reviews)

One of my favorite Thai restaurants outside in Philly. The food, service and atmosphere make…read moreGrandmas Philly a great restaurant experience (as well as delivery/take-out). I will head over this weekend! :)

Had a reservation for 1PM on Saturday. It was very busy inside. Service is slow because there was…read moreonly one server. Everything was lukewarm warm and did not come out hot. I liked the flavor of the khao soi, but did not like that it was pulled chicken. Would have preferred a traditional chicken drum stick. The crispy chives were not crispy at all. The crispy stir fried pork belly was good. Drunken noodles were not flavorful enough, just spicy. Very instagram-able inside with the decor.