Had an amazing meal and the staff was spectacula. Larry was great, very attentive and friendl. I…read moreabsolutely love when my needs are fulfilled by the team. Thank you for reminding me why I love this restauran!

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 :)

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!

TLDR: mediocre food and dessert. You will be rushed out and treated like a nuisance. Go if you…read moredeliberately want a short basic, salty meal and don't mind feeling rushed. The details: This place is WAY overrated online. It's amazing what a little publicity can do for a place... Honestly, I wish I had something good to say about it, but all I can say is that a couple of the dishes (mushroom shumai and salmon skewers) were just "okay". The fried items (spicy chicken bao, cauliflower) were greasy and tasted half burnt; they were clearly fried in old grease, which leaves burnt crumbs on the batter and also doesn't drain from the food as well. The short rib dumplings were salty and the meat was overcooked and mushy. Besides the poor quality food, I strongly disliked that (at a regular table with a dinner reservation) they asked for a card up front to "open a tab". Really?? That seems so weird and tacky. Very few people "dine and dash", so what would be the reason behind this? It felt especially "interesting" given the diversity of the patrons, if you get my drift. I've never been to a restaurant that does that, unless you're at the bar. Speaking of the bar...FYI They only honor the happy hour menu at the bar. The last thing I'll say is this isn't a place where you can eat comfortably and relax socially. They are literally at your table every 5-10 mins trying to get you out. It's sort of "tapas" style but they don't allow you to finish a bite before they bring the next item. We felt like we had to rush to taste everything before it got cold. To top it off, we ordered the $56pp meal thing and the dessert was 4 tiny, tiny finger-sized ice cream cones. They brought them out without warning, so they were melting right away...again, forcing us to eat or lose out. And of course the waitress brought the check out shortly thereafter. When I made it clear that we wouldn't be rushed out, she kindly gave us more water. I questioned her about rushing us, and she said they "run a high volume model". Lol doesn't every restaurant want high volume (I.e., more money)? But at the expense of service? I guess they found the sweet spot of mediocrity and profit that keeps the doors open. Maybe 10 mins later, the manager came over and picked up drink glasses and asked us how things went (another "hurry up") signal. It was truly bizarre. Unfortunately, I didn't get to finish telling him how terrible the food was because he had a nose bleed and had to run off, and didn't return right away. We just left because it was no longer worth staying around somewhere that made it uncomfortable for us to have a leisurely dinner. I definitely would never go again. I didn't take any food pics because none of it was appealing enough to make me take my camera out, and again, we had to eat fast.

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.

Amazing food. Must try the edamame dumplings trust me. Everything was amazing. Shiatsu peppers were…read morevery tasty but wish it came with more of the spicy mayo. Cheesesteak bao was a bit out of place, but it is philly so gotta have it. wagyu soup dumplings were phenomenal. cod fried rice was great and their house made soy sauce was so gentle and tasty. Lovely service. Our waitress explained everything clearly and helped us pick when we couldn't decide. We sat downstairs and it was a tad bit TOO dark. I was nervous walking down there because I could not see and worried of missing a step. Other tables were using flashlights to read the menu which was valid. It was a comfy and sexy ambiance but the lighting could've been brighter and kept the same atmosphere. But I would definitely still choose to sit down there rather than any other seating options.

Double Knot is a vibe! I've visited twice and both times were great experiences. Located in the…read moreheart of Philly, on a strip with other restaurants, Double Knot is one of the "go-to" spots. It's two levels, with the lower level being more intimate. I dined on the bottom level both times. First, if you're dining on the lower level, take out your glasses. It's dimly lit...but dimly like on overdose. I had to turn on my flashlight to properly read the menu! I've tried several items -- gyoza, sushi, sashimi, oysters, and sea bass fried rice. I can't say any item was subpar. Service, on both occasions, was excellent. Overall, a really good time! Definitely try for yourself. Cheers!

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!!

The atmosphere hits that sweet spot--there's an easy, social hum that makes it perfect for a big…read moretable of friends, yet the lighting is gently dim and warm enough that a two-person dinner still feels intimate. Conversations don't get swallowed by noise; you can hear each other without shouting. Menus can sprawl, but this one has range without chaos: plenty to explore, clearly laid out, and a mocktail section that feels thoughtful rather than sugary. Prices are kind to the wallet given the portion sizes. My must-order lineup starts with the scallion pancakes--the clear headliner. The shrimp lo mein is comfort done right: soft, chewy noodles, well-seared shrimp, and a sauce that coats rather than drowns. And a new favorite is the egg custard--silky and softly set, lightly sweet.

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.

I was craving Chinese-style chopped spareribs in black bean sauce and found M&M Dim Sum & HK BBQ…read moreRestaurant at 1776 East Lancaster Ave. in Paoli, PA. Although I was outside the restaurant's delivery area, they kindly agreed to prepare my order for pickup. I chose the paper-wrapped garlic bone-in rib tips with black bean garlic sauce over white rice, along with crispy shrimp rolls. The rib tips were beautifully presented, incredibly flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The generous $33.92 order was enough to feed two people. Even though I drove 16 miles to pick it up, the trip and cost were well worth it. I look forward to visiting again. I highly recommend this restaurant for good food, that is passionately prepared at a fair market price. (09/15/2026).

I'm a local and this is one of our go-to spots. The food is always delicious (bao buns, corn…read morekarage, rice/noodle dishes are especially amazing). The dining area is really large and is a great option if you have children with you.

Delicious business lunch today. We had a large group order of sushi to start, with a pot of tea…read more Sushi was all super fresh and delicious. The Boston is a favorite. I enjoyed the Red Thai curry with brown rice, but wish I had tried the chicken teriyaki due to no fault of the curry. Service was good, we did have to request the check to get back to a meeting. Restaurant is decorated nicely.

Celebrated a birthday dinner here for the first time. The service was great and the atmosphere is…read morevery nice. They have free valet as well, which I wasn't expecting. The best recommendations: edamame dumplings, grapefruit lychee martini, scallop & risotto entree, mushroom pad Thai, and the cheesecake. The sushi was extremely fresh and delicious! We ordered many different rolls-- All great. The Pink Lady roll (special) was delicious. Adding a jalapeño inside would have been the perfect balance with the mango. I ordered the shrimp & beef entree, which was marked as spicy but not spicy at all. I wish it had more flavor, but the vegetables stole the show. Would come back!

Just picked up an order from Nectar, and the portion size for the price is completely ridiculous…read more I paid $13 for one salmon sushi that came with avocado and shredded cucumber, plus an extra $7 for one single thin piece of salmon. What I got for $20 total was microscopic--literally one single bite-sized sushi, one paper-thin extra slice of salmon, a tiny piece of avocado, and a few strands of cucumber (see attached photo). Charging $20 for this tiny container that didn't even taste good is an absolute rip-off.