We ordered- American girl roll, dynamite roll and Kani roll. The American girl roll is my favorite…read morebut my husbands is the Kani roll which is also his favorite at another restaurant. The general Tso's chicken sauce flavor was really good, so was the shumai. We also ordered walnut shrimp which I forgot to take a picture of. We enjoyed all the food. 2 platters, 3 rolls for $57 bucks and leftovers for lunch be next day, pretty good.

I've always had a good experience here. Fresh sushi. We love th also get the bento box.read more

Made dinner ressys here as I was visiting Philly for the first time and heard so many good things…read moreabout the famous edamame dumplings. Parking was easy to find outside, and I was welcomed and greeted nicely upon entering. They provided me with a veggie menu upon seating me, which I really appreciated. I also had the pleasure of being waited on by the very handsome Vinny. He checked in on me often and made sure I was enjoying my meal. The edamame dumplings were pretty good! I had imagined whole edamame beans, but they were mashed inside, which was definitely a surprise. Also had the wasabi mashed potatoes, which had a very unique flavor that I hadn't had before. Overall my dining experience went very well. I accidentally dropped one of my chopsticks, and a gentleman picked it up immediately and got me a new one. Inside the ambiance was relaxing and the lights were dim, but I was still able to take nice pics of my meal. Highly recommend if you're in the area :)

We used to go to Buddakan in Atlantic City, but it was permanently closed during COVID, so I was…read morereally happy to see they have a location in Philly. We made a reservation for 5:30 tonight and were seated toward the back near the bar. Service: 5 stars. Our server, Ryan F., was excellent. He was very personable, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He had the entire menu memorized and was able to explain the ingredients and dishes in detail. His level of service definitely added to the experience. Drinks: We started with the Honor cocktail, which was citrusy, refreshing, and a nice way to start the evening. Later, I ordered the lychee martini, one of my favorites, and it was just as good as I remembered. Food: For appetizers, we shared the tuna tartare spring rolls, yellowtail sashimi, and shrimp dumplings. The tuna tartare spring rolls and yellowtail were both very good and flavorful. The shrimp dumplings, however, were just okay and didn't really stand out. We've had better elsewhere. For our mains, I ordered the miso cod and crab fried rice, and both were absolutely delicious. The miso cod was flavorful and satisfying, and the crab fried rice was one of the highlights of the meal. Both brought back the flavors I remembered from our past visits. Hubby ordered the wok cashew chicken, which he found just okay and not particularly memorable. Overall: A very good dining experience, but not everything was a home run. The service was outstanding, and the miso cod, crab fried rice, and lychee martini were the highlights for me. A couple of the dishes were less impressive, especially considering the prices. Still, it was great to revisit Buddakan in Philly. There are several other dishes I'd like to try, so I'm looking forward to another dinner here.

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!

Amazing Pan-Asian restaurant in Center City that specializes in small shareable bites. Every time…read moreI'm in Philly, I try something new here. Place is super trendy with an open concept kitchen and dark lighting. I might be getting old because I find myself wanting more lighting lol Service is spectacular and if it's your first time here they'll fully explain their menu and recommendations. This time our server explained the tasting course, but we decided to order a la carte. A refreshing Ming Mule came out first and it was just what I needed after being inside of a stadium on a 100 degree day. We also ordered an order of the pork bao which was so tasty. You can never go wrong with a pork belly appetizer and each order comes with two. The shrimp pad Thai had all the flavors you expect from a classic pad Thai but with their own twist. The Szechuan chicken was crispy and had sweet notes. Definitely two great picks. Opted out from dessert because we were so stuffed but they have a great ice cream cone option if you are in the mood.

Solid place inside Reading Terminal Market! Would recommend and would get again…read more It can seem overwhelming at the choices. When you have foodie fomo, you want to try all of the delicious-sounding baos, but most people will be satisfied with 2-3. I opted for a combo platter, which came with 2 baos, 1 drink, and the option of wonton "chips" or boba ice cream. "A side of ice cream! How fun!" I thought. Rookie move. It was delicious, yes, even with my kids pilfering bites left and right. The problem is the market place is so crowded, a lot of the ice cream will melt by the time you've sat down. If you don't mind it a little melty, then no big deal. The baos are decent. It's a small operation, so the baos are clearly a mass-produced situation and so not as fluffy as you might get elsewhere where it could be steamed to order. Compared to other pre-made baos I've had, these were good. The fillings were ample and delicious. The pork belly special was fantastic and the Mongolian beef was great as well. The folks behind the counter were friendly and quick. Considering it's a major market in a major city, I'd call the prices very reasonable. Worth trying out!

Loved it! Albeit a bit trendy and pricey, it's a great snack option in reading market…read moreGot the kung pao tofu bun and it did not disappoint, stall is set up like an assembly line so my bao was ready literally within a minute Seating is cramped but that's what you can expect there all the time so I went outside to eat my food in peace This was SO good, I love having a decent vegan snack option around especially as someone who is always hunting for protein rich options and this delivered. They did not skimp on the tofu, will definitely be back

Came here for a birthday celebration and had never been here before. Upstairs is bar with open…read moreseating. Downstairs is and upstairs they have large spacious rooms available to rent for your karaoke party. You can choose a traditional karaoke tune or you can choose a song to sing along or even lip sync to. The sound quality is very good and is adjustable. Ordering food for the party was a little bit awkward you go the order window, pay and order and they bring in your food to the room. I guess that was ok but for a large party it was a little awkward with random orders coming in and out. The food wasn't great wasn't terrible.. the price point for food was also fair ! Pricing was very fair for the value we did order bottle service for the room at booking!

The food is good! Great for karaoke. There are private rooms and even a large room for…read moreevents/parties. I was disappointed that the restaurant area closed & is now an event/karaoke room. The service is good. You can order food up front & eat at the full service bar. There is also security onsite.

I crave their food and it hits every time! Like dining in…read moreyou. I highly recommend them!!!

I haven't come here in some years. I had a taste for their wings so I came here for dinner tonight…read more It was empty and I thoroughly enjoyed that. Jessica was very helpful. Very good this time. I tried the beef Bulgogi fried rice and I also of course did get wings. They were still good a little more better than I remember, but still good. The Bulgogi fried rice it was OK. I think I wanted a little more flavor and I wanted some heat to it. They don't have any heat to offer. Note to self. My neighbor got the shrimp fried rice and the shrimp were very small for $20. They look like salad shrimp very disappointing. I also got my mango Soju; They no longer give it in a pineapple, which was very disappointing, but I still enjoyed it

Lovely experience...we had the tasting menu…read more Appetizers...loved the dumplings and chive rice cakes...we ordered oysters as well (those were not as successful) The prawns were delicious...I recommend using the spoon to get all the flavors in a bite. The ground pork curry was my favorite...sublime. I am going to have lots of leftovers tomorrow and I'm pretty happy about that. Dessert...I don't generally like tiramisu...this will change anyone's mind. The shaved ice...I can't...it's glorious. Anyway...go. The parking is easy on a Sunday...not sure about the weekend.

best thai food experience ever. opened up my palate to go beyond tom yup and yellow curry…read more great service, great food. food is thai spicy, so be aware of the classifications. any place which does not have free refills for diet coke, gets one star less, so apologies. but greatest thai food in US for sure.

This will be quick and easy, just like the service at Spice 28. Happy hour is not just at the bar,…read moreit's the entire seating area, yaaaay, and the prices are GREAT! Ok. So here's all I got from the Happy-Tizers menu: Spicy cucumbers 1/5. Least favorite. No taste and not enough flavor. Ahi dumplings 5/5 Chicken wings 5/5 (medium spicy) Chicken Lettuce Wrap Szechuan style . A MUST TRY Chicken Satay skewers: no flavor and a bit dry. 1/5 Indian pancake with curry sauce: 5/5 Dumplings in chili oil (chicken and pork) 5/5 Thai Basil Fried Rice: 5/5 Spice 28...Get there - SOON ! Till we eat again.....

Automatic must stop every time I come to Philly. I'm so obsessed with the dumplings in chili oil i…read morehad multiple orders of them. The drinks are pretty good def strong the wings are also good it's a good amount in the order for the price