Lee&#x27;s Kitchen

We've been coming here for a number of years and enjoy it consistently. The menu is extensive from…read morenoodle dishes, to Sechuan, and Taiwanese selections. The homemade DanDan noodles were our favorite, which are served with ground pork in a spicy peanut sauce. We also got the three cup chicken which was so good, with a sweet, licorice-like glaze. Some other favorites were the black pepper chicken and the long hot chicken, if you enjoy spice. We had the ginger and scallion dish and was not our favorite, as the chicken had a unique consistency and was quite limp. Overall, good service and a relaxing ambiance in a bustling city.

Ordered simple egg drop soup and spring rolls…read more Spring rolls weee super flavorful but really greasy. The dipping sauce was delicious tho and really helped subdue the oil flavor The egg drop soup may have been good....i wouldn't know because it was delivery and I requested silverware since I am at a hotel and I never received it

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Dan Dan Noodles

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China House

4.2(98 reviews)

3.7 mi

Their food selections are all tasty. I had hot and sour soup, eggrolls, and mu shu pork. Prices…read moreare reasonable. I ordered takeout so I did not use the dining facilities

A literal shard of metal was on broccoli. This is a health hazard. It was about the length of my…read morefinger. Clearly a shaving from some kind of metal.

Ew bro looks like worms

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Front entrance sign and phone number

Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

4.2(2.5k reviews)

1.9 mi•Chinatown

While visiting Philly over Labor Day weekend, I dined in twice at Nan Zhou…read more On my first visit, I got the coconut chicken curry dumplings and an order of the mapo tofu noodles to go. On the second visit, I got the duck noodle soup and the beef stir fried noodles to go. I don't do a lot of takeout normally, but they did such a nice job packaging both my to go orders on the different days. I didn't think to take pictures of the to go orders, unfortunately; there was a piece of cardboard on the bottom so your food wouldn't slosh around, along with a side of chili oil. In terms of the food, everything was fantastic! It really comes down to your personal preferences and what sounds 'good' to you that day. Yes, it can get busy. They are very efficient and these meals were well worth any wait!

Nan Zhou features the absolute best hand drawn noodles in Philadelphia, hands down. Great menu,…read morefriendly service, and casual dining atmosphere. Even during the last weekend of the Chinese Lantern Festival we were able to get a table after a few minutes of waiting. The cold peanut noodles, milk tea, stir fry, and soup are divine. If you're in Chinatown, this is the spot. If not, drop what you're doing and try it out. Your mouth will thank you.

Braised sliced beef noodle soup

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EMei

4.3(919 reviews)

2.1 mi•Chinatown

We really enjoyed our visit here and were lucky to get a table since we didn't have reservations…read more We arrived near the beginning of the dinner crowd on a Monday or else we probably would have been turned away as it filled up fast. The inside is fairly basic but not in a cheap way. Service was a bit slower due to how busy they were, but it wasn't bad. The dishes that come out of the kitchen look like they could be served in an upscale restaurant. My orange chicken was great, but you do need to order rice separately. My husband's beef and onion had a LOT of onion, and much of it was still on the plate when he finished. He enjoyed it though. One of my sons ordered a chicken dish that was just a large plate of chicken pieces with nothing else, not even a sauce. We both thought it was too dry and boring. My second son had lo mein though and really liked it. The scallion pancakes were also some of the best I've had in a long time. They were thick and not too greasy with a crisp outside and soft center. I just wish they had more scallions/flavor. The prices were higher than what we are used to, but they're probably in line or even lower end for a big city. Four of us ate for $100.

9/9/2026 So I've seen the ratings for this location and they…read moreall 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

1.9 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

Nice sized dining area

Spicy fish fillet

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Coconut Milk 245ml

Chengdu Center City

4.1(482 reviews)

note: this restaurant is now called Meet Harbin!…read more stopped by on a whim for dinner on monday and was quickly seated. great for a quick bite, the food came out fast, and we were in and out in less than an hour which was exactly what we needed. we ordered the chili oil pork dumplings, the beef noodle soup with tomato, and the beef lo mein. i really enjoyed the chili oil pork dumplings, and ended up having to box most of my beef noodle soup. the beef noodle soup was warm and comforting and a really great sick food. i do wish the tomato flavor was heavier, but that might be a style choice. the portion sizes were all quite generous and could easily be stretched to 2 meals. restaurant is casual but surprisingly large. there was a good amount of seating, but it wasn't very busy so everyone was seated in the primary room. good bite for chinese food outside of chinatown.

I stopped by this authentic cozy gem of Sansom Street and ordered my favorite: the Dry Chili Pepper…read moreTofu. This time, I had the pleasure placing my to go order with Evie (E-V-I-E). This was my first time meeting her, but it felt like I have known her for some time. She recommended something for me to try next time -- the "Fresh EarthV Trio (V)" a popular classic Northeastern dish. I'm definitely adding that to my list. What keeps me coming back? It's the consistency -- the service, cost, portion, and most importantly, the flavor. After my shift at work, I genuinely look forward to that first bite of my Dry Chili Pepper Tofu. Moments like this remind me... it's not just about food, it's about connection, consistency, dietary friendly and having a place that hits every time. Thanks Evie!

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Dim Sum Garden

3.8(3.2k reviews)

1.9 mi•Chinatown

Very large, loud/energetized, bright white modern with handmade noodles and dumplings the feature…read morebut good number of traditional Chinese dishes available. (Note: if you only want smaller serving of their great, thick noodles, order $4 add-on as a side in place of rice with regular dish.) I always have leftovers to enjoy at home. Dumpling orders are large and shareable. (Always 6 or 8 pieces.) My fave when dining in is amazingly delicious and huge Fish Fillet in Hot and Sour Cabbage Broth. (That's best with rice side to help absorb broth.) So good and healthful to balance the dough density of whatever dumplings you might also order -- they're all great. When getting order to go (or delivered) I like Kung Pao Chicken; it travels well. Order added green veggie dish for sharing -- I lean toward Chinese Broccoli; you'll really want the balance with the delicious dumpling and noodle dishes. Large cocktail menu -- Lychee Martini is so refreshing. Important: cash only for dining in. There's an ATM by their front door. Takeout and delivery accepts credit cards. Most reasonably priced parking nearby (if you don't score a limited street spot) is ParkAmerica at 1040 Race St a few doors down. In fact, it was one of the valet guys in that garage who recommended Dim Sum Garden when I was seeking great Chinese option. (Thank you, Ceasar!)

It pains me to write this as I have loved DSG for over 10 years but the taste and quality are just…read morenot there anymore. I just get a feeling that the focus is on pushing alcoholic drinks rather than on the food. The pork buns felt like they were previously frozen and were very sweet. Shrimp dumplings tasted off. Service was never the star but it wasn't so dismissive either. Just a very bad experience and while I won't go back, I also don't want to rate them 1 star as that would be unfair. Their food now is no better than the next guy and that's disappointing. Cash only btw. I write this because they do not post signs and a couple tables had to go grab cash from their ATM machine.

Crab Rangoons

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Han Dynasty

4.1(1.6k reviews)

2.8 mi•Old City

This place was sooooo good. Super spicy and delicious Chinese food! Service was friendly and…read moreattentive.

I used to be a big fan of the Han Dynasty in University City when I lived in that area, and when I…read morewas in the Penn's Landing area recently I decided to eat at the Old City Han Dynasty for old time's sake. However, I found that the meal didn't live up to what I remembered at the UCity Han Dynasty or the Sichuan food I've had at other spots. My partner and I ordered the dan dan noodles and double cooked pork belly to share, our longtime regular order. The portions were generous and prices were affordable, but both dishes fell short in some ways. The dan dan noodle sauce was mostly sesame-based with little of the chili heat I remembered, and there was only a bit of the ground pork topping. It left me wondering whether they hold off on the spice at this location due to the clientele, whether they changed the recipe, or whether it was just an off day. The pork in the double cooked pork was overcooked and tough, and the dish didn't have enough of the veggie components (leeks and peppers) to balance it out. Another minor nitpick - there was a World Cup game going on while we ate and the multiple downstairs TVs had the game on. The second floor where we were seated also had a nice big TV, yet it seemed to be left on a screensaver slideshow of random landscape photos. Would have been nice to watch the game! I was overall left feeling pretty meh about the meal. I'd give the UCity location another shot, but don't think I'd come back to the Old City one.

1.8 mi•Rittenhouse Square

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Dry Pot Style tilapia

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Heng Feng Rittenhouse

4.1(38 reviews)

We enjoyed an impromptu dinner at Heng Feng Rittenhouse following a holiday sing-along in…read moreRittenhouse Square. Service was prompt and seemed to be handling mostly orders for delivery. Our table enjoyed pickled cucumbers and I had the beef noodle soup, which included bits of pickled mustard greens among the bok choy greens, which I found simply delightful! The restroom is upstairs, so I got to see a second dining room. Perhaps used for private events?

The food was great, perfect temperature and amount for my group. I am not from this area so I went…read morein on a whim and was surprised by how good the food was and how much I enjoyed eating there. There was not a crowd so it was very quiet. The service was good, for the time of day. The server was friendly and attentive. I will say the best item in my opinion was the Pork Shu Mai. It was top notch.

1.6 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Sign

We ordered Pho , crab meat soup dumplings and shrimp dumpling ! So good.

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Steamed dumplings/Gyoza

Dim Sum House

3.9(386 reviews)

More Americanized dim sum. You order everything at the table and they bring it out so no carts…read more I think everything was made fresh and well seasoned. A little pricey in my opinion I also find that besides a couple traditional dim sum dishes, most other things were the Americanized version

Service was good. The waiter was constantly checking on us, which was good!…read more Food was ok. We ordered the spicy soup dumplings and fried buns. These orders have more portions than other places. Soup dumpling order had 8 pieces and the bun order had 6 pieces! Fried pepper beef was on salty side and the hot sauce may not be needed besides the long hot green pepper. The place is spacious! Well occupied on a Thursday night.

Bar

Spicy soup dumplings

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Roast Pork Bao Buns

Lau Kee Restaurant

4.4(172 reviews)

2.0 mi•Chinatown

Peking duck is very delicious (whole). . Pickup is fast…read more Good price too. Will try other dishes next time.

Great food, doesn't take reservations, very small, Peking Duck is speciality. Very basic atmosphere.read more

Front window

3 meats

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Duck and pork

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Pearl B.

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4 years ago

Worst experience I've ever had eating. Outside of fearing for my safety because of the other customers, I hoped to have a good meal, that was way too much to ask for. If the bullet proof glass isn't warning enough to stay away, the taste of their food is. Unless you are dying of hunger, I would not eat at this place again. I got General Tso's and he'd be rolling over in his grave if he knew this "food" was being sold under his name. read more

Ron N.

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10 years ago

20 minutes just to get some fries & 6 wings. I'm never coming back here again. Way to long a wait for just a small order.

Joey M.

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3 months ago

yo no boulshi this was ight but needed more time in da frier and some mo sesenene, but shout out Lee he da man fr

Jared M.

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5 years ago

Very long wait, and over-cooked, low quality food. Very long wait, and over-cooked, low quality food. read more

Nik L.

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7 years ago

The food is very good and the people are sooo nice! Fairmount gem!

Lee's Kitchen - chinese - Updated October 2026

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Nothing outstanding;overall mediocre Americanized chinese food. Restaurant has a tendency to skimp…read moreor simply leave out many essential ingredients in many of their dishes (e.g., no red or red bell peppers, minuscule pieces of beef, shrimp or pork, etc.) Look out for the mushy fried rice and over fried & flavorless chicken wings! Best dishes: shrimp & broccoli , general Tso's chicken and chicken noodle soup - caution: many of the dishes listed on the menu - are for show only , they aren't actually available! Service is relatively quick and prices are reasonable! Wide selection of snacks and beverages! Ambiance - what can I say ? Ample on street parking is usually available

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I always find it hard to find a solid, go-to Chinese spot and Mustard green checked all the boxes…read more For a fun change up, I dined in vs. takeout and the service was so wonderful. The staff was kind, attentive, and truly wanted to make sure we enjoyed our food. We got the spring rolls, the pan fried pork dumplings, the house friend rice (chicken, pork, and shrimp) the MG general chicken. Everything was perfect - the flavors of each dish was unique in the best kind of way. I cannot recommend this place enough!

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