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

The first dim sum restaurant in Philly with great prices and good portions. Best dishes here was…read morethe Phoenix Bun, Stuffed Eggplant, and their Turnip Cake, but you truly can't go wrong with any of the options. They are known for their steamed pork buns, which tasted good, but not my favorite. I also wish they offered vinegar for the soup dumplings. They provide you with a thorough menu with pictures and you mark which options you'd like. The service is speedy and friendly. Thee staff is fast about removing and bringing plates. The restaurant is rather small/tight, so depending on when you come, you may need to wait a little bit or eat at the bar. A fun part is the wallpaper in the restroom that shows different dim sum options with descriptions.

Last night in Philly, walking distance from the hotel, last-minute reservation -- and it ended up…read morebeing the perfect way to close out the trip. Nom Wah is tiny. Don't let that fool you. This place is a straight-up dim sum and dumpling situation, and it delivers hard. We ordered way too much food, which I maintain was the correct decision. The spread: house special roast pork bun (pillowy, porky, perfect), pan-fried dumplings (crispy bottoms, juicy inside -- the way it should be), soup dumplings (golden, delicate, dangerous if you're impatient), scallion pancakes (flaky, savory, we did not share these equally), spring rolls (classic, crispy, no notes), and honestly some other stuff I've already forgotten because by that point we were deep in a dim sum fugue state. We finished almost all of it. Almost. We tried. And the price? An absolute steal. The kind of meal where you check the bill twice because you're sure something's missing. If you're in Philly and you want dumplings done right in a no-fuss spot that punches way above its weight, Nom Wah is the answer.

I managed to get in a visit to Ocean Harbor before I moved from Philly and I'm so glad I did…read more Everyone I've talked to about cart dim sum said that this was the place to go and it was very true. I haven't had proper dim sum since I was about 10 years old at the Imperial Inn (RIP) so I was really excited, and Ocean Harbor did not disappoint. We came at about 11 AM on a Sunday and were seated immediately even with a large party. The food started immediately, and it would probably be easier to say what we didn't eat than what we did! Some highlights for me (and I apologize for not knowing the proper Chinese names): -A steamed pork and shrimp dumpling sealed horizontally on the top. Definitely different than siu mai, and soooo deliciously tender and juicy. Really good portion size too. -Chow fun. It had that amazing wok-fried taste, and was perfectly chewy. -Egg tarts, just barely set, collapsing into your mouth when you bite them. -Others have mentioned it, but the fried shrimp green rice roll. I'm really not a huge fan of shellfish, but this was so flavorful. -I'm always going to love the chance to have some sesame balls, and these were no exception. Audibly crispy on the outside with red bean paste and wonderfully soft glutinous rice flour on the inside. -Honorable mention to the coconut jelly, which I was too full to eat but my friends crowned with the ultimate compliment of "not too sweet." Ultimately, Ocean Harbor blew past my expectations especially after reading these reviews. You aren't going for the service; there aren't waiters here. Nevertheless, I definitely wouldn't describe anyone as rude, and the pricing was very reasonable, coming out to about $20 per person for a table of seven (not including tip). I can't wait to go back.

Food: 2/5 Atmosphere: 1/5…read moreService: 0/5 Came here regularly 15 years ago, but less and less now in recent times. Food is ok, has certainly decreased in quality after COVID and is more expensive. There are other dim sum places within a few blocks that are much better quality. As others have said, the situation with their staff demanding 15-20% tip has made it so I will not come here again. A tip is not legally required. It is only legally required to cover the cost of your food as stated on the bill. I think the BBB needs to be contacted to investigate their practices surrounding tips and almost harassing customers into paying more than they wish. In addition, they have loud trucks every day disrupting the quiet street behind. Many elderly live there and are woken up by the loud beeping from the truck alarms, as well as trash truck coming VERY early and waking up residents. No consideration for those who live right there. I will be contacting the city about this issue as there was a similar problem in Fishtown and now that restaurant is no longer allowed to have trucks outside of reasonable hours disturbing residents. The trucks are also TOO large to safely turn into their loading station and people park their SUVs making the space even smaller. They constantly case a problem with traffic blockages because of the trucks unable to turn into the loading dock.

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!!

My friend and I wanted to eat seafood, so made a beeline after work to Jane G Dim Sum House in West…read morePhilly because we knew they had: - whole steamed fish with ginger and scallion - 5/5, we demolished that entire sizable fish with delight - shrimp stuffed eggplant - 5/5, delicious! - sauteed snow pea leaves - 5/5 I'd go back again just for the fish, such a fresh preparation and worth every penny!

Grand Palace is a fifteen-minute walk from us, and it's consistently one of our favorite local…read morespots. While most people only come here for the afternoon dim sum, the real magic happens on weekend nights when the big room is buzzing with a live band and a party on the stage. It's a mix of large families sharing exotic dishes and adventurous locals enjoying Chinatown-quality Cantonese food without the nightmare of city parking. If you're looking for a deal, the Twin Lobster ($40) is a steal and plenty for two people. Beyond the lobster, I highly recommend their Salt Baked dishes (perfectly seasoned), Beef Stew or Lamb Hotpots, Littleneck Clams with Minced Pork or Walnut Shrimp. The operation here is impressively professional. The staff are attractive and attentive, and they still provide those classic, welcoming touches like salted peanuts, fresh fruit, and complimentary dessert.

Went for breakfast/brunch with the cart ladies! The service is amazing and the people here are so…read morekind and will make sure you get what you are looking for! The food however is good but definitely not the best for dim sum in the area! The food items are either too salty or just bland for me

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.

Great food, quick service. Always a treat coming here in a pinch. Very nice ambiance aswell.read more

It's was about what I expected. We came for dimsum and it was pretty average. Ordered pork steamed…read moredumplings, Shanghai pan friend pork dumplings, crystal shrimp dumpling, eggplant in garlic sauce, and Shanghai style ribs. Food came out quickly but food temperature was very inconsistent. The eggplant was piping hot whereas the ribs were barely warm. Flavor wise, I'd say our favorites were the eggplant dish and crystal shrimp dumpling. I'd pass on getting the pan fried dumplings again. They were more like small bao buns and there was barely any filling inside. The steamed pork dumplings and ribs were good and I'd get both again. Service was unfriendly and our waitress never spoke to us directly which was weird. She tossed 2 menus on a table to let us know where to sit and then arrived with her iPad to take our order. No "hi" or "welcome in" lol Overall I'd maybe come back to try some of their other menu items but probably not for dimsum.

Had dim sum at China Gourmet after a basketball game and it was the perfect call. One of the few…read moreplaces that still has the push carts for fresh dim sum, which makes the experience even better. As soon as we sat down, the cart was right next to us with food ready to go. Can't ask for faster service than that! We got our usual favorites, shrimp dumplings, shui mai, sticky rice, rice rolls with pork ribs, and roast pork buns. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. We were in and out in about 30 minutes, which was perfect since we were short on time. Great food, quick service, and definitely a place I'd come back to again.

Finally first time at China Gourmet. It's more like 3.5 stars. I arrived a little over 1 pm, so…read moresome dishes are kinda cold. My experience would have been better if the servers didn't seat us right next to the kitchen entrance, even if there's other empty spot available. Overall it's nice to check it off my list. I may give it another try if I'm in the neighborhood.

Dim sum all day. Now it only is that a way of life, it's reality at Ocean City. From open til…read moreclose, you can get dim sum. Over time, Ocean City has gotten more dependable for dim sum. I love their chicken feet, and their Chinese broccoli always has a "snap" to it. And they've got actual dim sum carts! The dim sum servers are always trying to get me fat, and I'm here for it. This used to be my backup dim sum spot if Joy Tsin Lau was too busy, but now that Joy Tsin Lau is closed, there you go. (Yes, my review update is WAY overdue, sorry about that!) Credit accepted, in case you're low on cash.

They have dim sum with carts! Rare to see carts in this day and age, so it's worth a trip for that…read morealone if you're into it. There were some of the usual downsides to carts--some items were lukewarm (particularly non-steamed items) and the selection was occasionally limited (there were no vegetables or rice rolls [cheong fun] on the carts, so we asked for them off the menu). As other commenters have noted, it was rather salty too. That said, the flavor was excellent. Har gao were some of the best I've had in a while, bean curd was also a highlight. Spareribs, chicken feet, and fried vegetables were standard (good and unexceptional), as were the desserts. Some plates of clams unexpectedly appeared and were tasty though a bit sauce-heavy. I imagine the dim sum might be better some other places that _don't_ have carts, but hey, there's a certain fun nostalgia.

I decided to stop in today for lunch, it was my first time here and this is my new favorite spot, I…read morelove everything from the atmosphere to the nice service we received, they were very attentive. We ordered a little of everything from their pork dumplings which were really delicious especially with the vinegar sauce, we ordered spring rolled which came with a mild spicy and sweet sauce which was one of my favorites. The wonton soup was one of my favorites too with a unique flavor combination I don't know how to describe it but it was so good. We ordered mango and lyche green tea and it was so fresh with a fresh lime on top and came in a convenient to go cup. I was so looking forward to this drink and it did not disappoint. This is my favorite drink now. I don't know how I never knew about this place but we will be back all the time now.

4 stars for Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings. Fantastic Chinese food restaurant, especially if you enjoy…read moreauthentic Asian-style food experiences. The soup dumplings are excellent, and the overall quality is great. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is that it's more traditional Chinese-style food rather than late-night, hangover-style Chinese takeout, and it also isn't open 24 hours. Other than that, a very solid spot. Again, the choice for stars is up to the individual eating; I personally save my 5-stars for the top notch places that blow my mind.