This is for sure an above average Asian buffet in my opinion. There was a great variety and tons of…read moreseafood (whole crabs, crawfish, oysters, fried shrimp, mussels, clams, sushi). Service was great and they were super on top of clearing plates from the table. I wish I got to try their hibachi but I'll have to save that for another time. Also price of dinner was an amazing value. $19 per person before tax&tip. If you like Asian buffets, you'll like this place.

The food at the buffet was cold. My cousin and I ordered hibachi, but the meal was burnt,…read moreovercooked, and quite unappetizing. The chef seemed unsure of what he was doing. Although the servers were nice, I wouldn't recommend going back.

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.

I think Pan Asia is the best Asian Restaurant in the area! I must say there are very very fee…read moreoptions in the area. The menu is vast and the food is surprisingly good. I had a very crispy duck and my boyfriend had shrimp with lobster sauce. The only waitress is a bit short, but I like her. I live in Manhattan, so I am used to it. If you crave a decent sit down Asian Experience around here, this is your place.

Visited Pan Asia in Lacey for the Monday all you can eat sushi, for $28.95. Nice concept, but…read morethere are some rules... and the sushi was just ok. It's a concept of all you can eat, soup, salad, 2 rolls of your choice, at one time, nigiri, and either ice cream or sherbert. We ordered an appetizer from the main menu, the rangoon, was good. Now lunch was from the special all you can eat menu Monday menu, which is different than the full restaurant menu. There are a couple of special rolls on there. I tried the shrimp tempura roll, which I've never seen shrimp tempura look like a fish stick style, no shrimp tail at all, very odd. The rolls were prepared larger in size, I guess to get you full, or to not get you to follow one of their rules. So you must eat all of the sushi even the rice, you can't eat out the middle, even if you don't like it, before you can be served another option of the all you can eat items. The waitress literally pointed which sushi my guest didn't eat, as they went to order another option. Mind you, both of our rolls came on one plate, as if we were sharing. We did not like the fatty tuna with scallions, it was dry and very fishy. The spicy tuna which most places serve minced was more whole pieces, very different. Different is good, when it's flavorful, but this was missing it's punch. The kami salad was layered which was nice, but too much spicy mayo for the ratio, ask for your sauce on the side so you can mix it, since you mix it yourself anyway. The cucumber came layered under the crab, and the sauce on top, I actually liked that. The teas and soups were good, Dragon roll was my favorite, it was the shrimp tempura and salmon mixed. Try for yourself. It was a cute experience with good chocolate ice cream.

The restaurant has two sections: The upstairs is a low light lively eating area with the bar. The…read moredownstairs has the sushi bar and a more intimate dining area that is more dimly lit. It gives a very nice date night feeling. I ordered the Chef's tasting menu, it includes a total of 13 items. The only confusing bit is that you choose the items from the menu and the entire party will share (that part makes sense of an "omakase" feeling). It is nice that you get to choose as there are some premium items that ate included, making the $78 well worth it IMO. Service was quick and we were checked on throughout the meal without feeling overbearing or interrupting. The food was filling and portions werent skimped, we wound up taking the rice and brazino to go before the final dish - desert. After the meal they ask if you'd like anything else, just in case (we did). I highly recommend the wagyu plate, we got it done rare and it was like butter. Absolutely amazing.

We came here for my birthday dinner, and it was such a great experience! My fiancé and I chose the…read morechef's tasting menu, and every single dish was delicious. We loved getting to try a variety of flavors, and everything was beautifully prepared. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, the drinks were amazing, and the entire meal was absolutely worth it. We left already looking forward to coming back and would highly recommend it! The only minor downside was that it got pretty warm inside. It was during the heatwave, so I don't think the A/C was able to keep up, but it definitely wouldn't stop us from coming back. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience!

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!!

A group of 5 of us went on a weekend evening. No wait, service was fast. Very clean. Loved the…read moredecor and ambiance. Food was great. We ate family style so we could try a little of everything. A little pricey but did not disappoint.

Met with a friend some time ago here, think I may have picked up food from here previously as well…read more Food was really good, price seemed a bit high, but really good dim sum. Tea wasn't free but was pretty good as well. I can't recall everything we got, but it all tasted great. Service was pretty prompt and helpful as well. I would be down to check it out again sometime.

M and M is the real deal if you want authentic dim sum without treking to Philly. Awesome service…read moreand very clean restaurant. Love this place!

Had a late evening dinner. Have been to Omiza multiple times. The service was excellent, and the…read morefood was delicious. Prices have gone up considerably over the years, but the bento box offered a lot of food and choices with many gluten-free options. We'll definitely keep returning.

Had a wonderful dining experience for our party of 2 - however at sunset (around 6/7 PM in summer)…read morethe sun shines right into the restaurant and is too bright to see across the table. Please get better shades. Service was great and food was delicious. Salmon Sushi was fresh, Kichi Pork and Egg Fried Rice was good - but get the Kimchi on the side - it's spicy!!! Wonderful Cilantro Chicken Dumplings, too. We love it here.