Mandarin House

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.

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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Dan Dan Noodles

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China House

4.2(97 reviews)

4.3 mi

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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.

I am a major lover of Asian food from Pho to sushi to Americanized Chinese (oxymoron I know) my…read moreneighbor recommended this spot so I picked it up to go. PHENOMENAL. Excellent hot and sour soup to start. Crazy good veggie lo mein. And I had the chicken in garlic sauce DELISH! Even the steamed rice was good. It's cash only and no delivery 1000% worth the drive over.

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Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

4.2(2.5k reviews)

We came here around 1pm on a Sunday and ordered the mapo tofu with noodles, the house special…read morenoodle soup, and a shrimp stir fry. This place was packed, which is always a good sign, and even with that the staff stayed super prompt and professional. The house special was my favorite. I got it with the knife-cut noodles and it was perfect with the broth. The noodles had that slightly uneven, chewy texture that really holds onto the soup. I never thought I'd be the type to talk about "mouthfeel" but here we are. The broth itself was rich and savory with a deep beef flavor, a little bit of oil on top that adds body without feeling too heavy. It's that classic, comforting Chinese beef noodle soup done really well. I added a braised egg, which had great flavor soaked into it, though it was served cold, which threw me off a bit. The mapo tofu with noodles was also really solid. It had that signature spicy, numbing kick from the Sichuan peppercorns, balanced with a savory, slightly salty sauce. The tofu was soft and silky, and mixing it with the noodles made it extra satisfying. It's got some heat but not overwhelming, just enough to keep you going back for another bite. The shrimp stir fry was lighter but still flavorful. The shrimp were cooked well, tender with a slight snap, and the sauce leaned more on the savory side with a mild sweetness. It felt like a nice balance alongside the heavier noodle dishes. Couple practical things: it's cash only, but there's an ATM right by the seating area which makes it easy. And the portions are generous for the price, so it feels like a really good deal. Overall, super satisfying spot. Busy, a little chaotic, but the food absolutely delivers. Definitely a go-to if you're craving hand-pulled noodles.

Quick service and big portions Beef noodle soup- loved the…read moresoup, but the beef was a bit too fatty and didn't seem like regular "braised beef noodle soup brisket", more like hotpot slices of beef Stir fry noodles with roast pork- excellent noodle texture, good portion but a little salty

Braise beef noodle soup

Pork and chive dumplings

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House special noodle soup

EMei

4.3(889 reviews)

excellent food. Best fresh noodles in town. Here are the eighty five letters to get the review doneread more

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2.1 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square

Nice sized dining area

Spicy fish fillet

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Coconut Milk 245ml

Chengdu Center City

4.1(480 reviews)

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!

Now named Meet Harbin…read more Solid GoBaoRou - crispy and sweet. Pickled vegetable and pork stew was hearty and perfect for a cold day. Service was attentive. Would come again

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Dim Sum Garden

3.8(3.2k reviews)

Every time I'm in Philly I make pit stop to dim sum garden. Been coming here once a year for over…read more10 years The soup dumplings are IT.l and the green beans delicious. By the time you sit down to order and your food comes out is less than 10min. Everyone is nice.

We got original soup dumpling crab soup dumpling, yeung chow fried rice, marinated pork slice,…read morescallion pancake, pork chop with rice cake. The soup dumpling wrappers are a little thick and some have less soup than others but flavor were good. The yeung chow fried rice was a miss the fried rice was a little wet so maybe they use freshly made rice. The marinated pork slice was good in flavor but had a good bit of fat like some pieces were pure fat basically which I didn't like. The scallion pancake was okay it was a little thick so I didn't like it much. The pork chop with rice cake had good flavor and was probably my favorite The place inside is not big because but was nicely decorated and the staff was okay they weren't very attentive and never ask us about how was everything the only time we saw them was when we order, when we get our food, and when we pay. Food 3.5/5 Ambiance 3/5 Service 2/5

Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings (Catering)

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Crab Rangoons

Han Dynasty

4.1(1.6k reviews)

1.5 mi•Old City

My experience is from university city. The food is always great fresh and hot. I had a small…read morehiccup after delivering from the hospital. My sauce was accidentally left out of the bag. When I made the manager aware of this via telephone, he promised to take care of me if I ever by. Well I stopped by and it happened to be his birthday. The manager took such amazing care of me and my family. I will never forget it. He made my day. He deserves to be recognized for his extremely wonderful customer service.

Ordered some takeaway for lunch - dry pepper Sichuan chicken. Also comes with a portion of steamed…read morerice. A bit on the higher priced side for this dish but as I've had some great food from a different Han Dynasty location I didn't mind trying them out. Portion size was average on the chicken. The spice level says 8/10 but it was definitely on the weaker side. Maybe the peppers themselves were older / dried out and the flavor faded too much vs fresher peppers right before cooking. Maybe a bad choice of dish or an off day but as compared to a few other Sichuan dry pepper dishes from other restaurants around Philly it was a clear step below them. Might try a different choice if I order again.

2.5 mi•Rittenhouse Square

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Dry Pot Style tilapia

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Han's Lounge

Heng Feng Rittenhouse

4.2(37 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.

2.4 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

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D10. Pork Shu Mai

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Dim Sum House

3.9(382 reviews)

So annoyed I had to download the app for the first time within a half hour of visiting…read more Hostess behaved so terribly and unfriendly I don't think I'll be back; I regret tipping her. Not to mention, I ordered take out for lunch and received no utensils or napkins. For the portion, I don't think it's worth it It was a cute place to sit down.

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.

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Spicy soup dumplings

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Roast Pork Bao Buns

Lau Kee Restaurant

4.4(165 reviews)

Visited with a friend for a meal, and I thought it was really good. Great prices for good quality…read moretraditional food, and tastes pretty authentic. We shared an order of scallion pancakes and each got a bowl of noodle soup - mine was roast pork with wonton noodle soup. Everything tasted great - scallion pancakes were nice and crispy, and the soup had great flavor. Service was easy and quick, and server seemed pretty friendly. My friend did most of the talking, as he's fluent in Cantonese, but everyone seemed pretty smart. Not a huge space in there, and didn't look quite as "popular" as some of the other restaurants nearby, but great for what it is, a traditional Chinese spot with good reliable selections.

Best roast duck in the City. Not fattening meat like other establishments. Same with roast pig too…read more Always get ginger sauce & extra duck juice for dipping. My fav is duck,roast pork, add wontons w/ Thick rice noodle soup. Game Changer with that option instead of Egg Noodles. Slurps broth more easily. And add side roast pig. Oh yea! Leftovers for home who cares only live once.