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    Ming River Side Walk House

    3.4 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Noodles
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Oyster pancake
    Stephanie H.

    We stopped by for a snack of oyster pancake while we were shopping in china town and this place did not disappoint! Oyster pancakes was made fresh and was pipping hot! Crunchy and hot with a good amount of filling inside and so affordable! We will definitely be back to try more of their menu and will stop by regularly for another one of their oyster pancakes!

    Vermicelli Stir-Fry
    Andy N.

    Chinatown in Philly continues to spoil me with the amount of regional Chinese options that you can try and taste for yourself. Here at Ming River, you can try some great Fuzhou food famous in Southeast China across from Taiwan. The restaurant is a bit small and feels more like a cafeteria than anything. However, you don't come here for the ambiance but for the home-cooking style cuisine you can't get anywhere else. My dinner date with my old friend ended up here at her favorite restaurant in town. Prices are "cheap" on their extensive menu and she recommended that we try at least one stir-fry noodle and soup. We ordered two Oyster Pancakes ($1 each), Pig Liver Soup, and their Vermicelli Noodle Stir-Fry. I was immediately a huge fan of the soup and was happy that we ordered the tangy stew. Overall, our dinner was good and I was satisfied with the flavors and quantity. Quick note - After reading up on some review's about the cost and payment, it made me rethink our bill and the amount I ended up paying. We also did not receive an itemized receipt with prices and after paying, I realized that the numbers seemed higher than what I had thought. FYI- we ordered about $22 worth of food but were charged $27... is $5 for tax reasonable? Ask for the menu and receipt and avoid another issue here. Make sure to also have cash for this establishment.

    a woman walking down the street

    The food is fair enough, but we ordered noodle and rice plus 2 sides, the bill ended up to 46 usd! When I checked the price with menu, the lady explain that price is not the current price and each dish already increased the unit price by 3-4 dollars. I don't appreciate the way they do business and will not come again. Shame on that.

    Peanut butter noodles, dumplings, ding bian hu, fried dough, fried taro, oyster pancake

    It is one of the few places to get a Fuzhou breakfast in Chinatown. The food was pretty good but I expected more flavor from the ding bing hu (almost like a porridge). The food came out quick and was very filling. Also it was all a great price.

    Gloria H.

    Fujianese is one dialect that I don't understand and it's so frustrating because I have so many questions about the menu and dishes. We are hooked on their soup - ones w/ Chinese herbs w/ different kinds of meat. Here, we chose with pig feet and stomach. While it looked disappointing- it was rich and flavorful. Loved that two pieces of the pig feet were of the toes! Also had the stir fried rice noodle w/ pig intestines - again, looks blah but simple and delicious with Napa cabbage and eggs.

    Stewed Oxtail
    Ann V.

    Venturing out from our normal lunch spots, a friend and I decided we would just try out a random spot that we haven't been to before. Ordered the stewed oxtail, this wonton soup appetizer, and a pork dish - all of which were pretty disappointing. Maybe we should have yelped what to order ahead of time instead of guessing at what might be tasty. Everything we ordered was so so terrible. Oxtail was sad - just pieces of meat floating in flavorless broth (definitely not what I expected), wonton soup tasted like rice paper dipped in water w/ a hint of seasoning, and the pork dish just reminded me of the corner store sweet and sour pork. I wont fully dismiss this place, but for now I would consider it a definite fail.

    Cindy L.

    Don't you hate it when an unexpected surprise on your bill spoils an otherwise amazing meal?! That's exactly what happened when I came here this past weekend. I had been wanting to try Ming River for the longest time after my dad raved about how this was the best Fuzhou food he's had outside of China. Our group ordered a ton of items from the Fuzhou Specials section of the menu and thoroughly enjoyed everything. My absolute favorite was the guo bian hu, which I haven't had in years and totally brought me back to eating it growing up. I also really enjoyed the peanut butter noodles and meat dumpling soup. The flavors are delicate, simple, and homey, and it's exactly the type of food you want when your taste buds have been overwhelmed by the oilier and saltier foods other restaurants serve. And what's even better is that everything is super affordable. Nearly all the items from the Fuzhou Specials are under $5, which means you can try a little bit of everything without feeling guilty. So why 3 stars? Because we were completely overcharged and given the worst reason for it. When we asked for the bill, our server told us the amount without actually bringing a bill over, which isn't that unusual for such a small place. However, $38 was higher than expected so we asked for an itemized bill. The hand-written bill she gave us had no prices next to the items, so we then cross-checked everything we ordered against the menu prices and totaled it ourselves. The bill was in fact too high, and I waved her over again to tell her there must be a mistake. She proceeded to tell us in an annoyed and impatient tone that their prices recently went up and there was no mistake in the bill she gave us. SAY WHAT? First of all, why would you not tell us this when we spent 10 mins looking up the menu prices and adding up the bill in an attempt to double check the math? Secondly, how are YOU annoyed at US when we were clearly misinformed by YOUR menu? And finally, shouldn't any decent business honor their menu prices, especially if they gave no indication that prices have since changed? At that point, we were all so irritated we just paid and left as quickly as we could. Would I come back though? Probably, actually, because the food really was that good, and you really can't find this type of Chinese food easily here. Would just make sure to ask about prices upfront next time and know exactly what to expect on the service front.

    Geraldo H.

    Authentic Fujianese cuisine. Came here numerous times before. The food is good but can be a hit or a miss depending on what you order on the menu. The menu is huge. Lots of the things you may be surprised about in terms of weird eats. Also, lots of variety in terms of taste... The restaurant is very small and located around the middle of 10th street towards Race. Check the place out for yourself.

    Beef chow fun

    Oily and alittle wet... Those are qualities I shouldn't look for in Beef Chow Fun. Shouldn't order something that no one ordered on the restaurant. Beef was tender. Didn't feel like a beef or pig internal soup today. However the Beef Chow Fun had great flavor! Next time I should order what everyone eats. Since the place isn't a Cantonese restaurant, I guess that's as bad as ordering a pizza in a Chinese restaurant.

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    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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    4.2(2.5k reviews)
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    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.

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