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    Kway tiev Phnom Penh (traditional Cambodian noodle soup)
    Philippe D.

    A small corner establishment tucked away in South Philly, New Phnom Penh offers a small menu of Cambodian staples. It's most popular at lunchtime for their signature Cambodian noodle soup (kway tiev Phnom Penh) - which is indeed one of the best, with a flavorful broth (that is not overdosed on MSG) and lots of meat and goodies inside, and noodles cooked just right. We accompanied our soups with cha kway (fried dough) and egg rolls, however, these were a bit more disappointing as they weren't totally crispy / were a bit on the soggy side. The restaurant is quite small so would recommend getting there early (before noon) or anticipating a wait. Note that they are also cash-only. Thrilled to see the Cambodian community in Philly continue to excel and produce high-quality cuisine!

    Peter T.

    Had the wonton soup--super flavorful and comforting. Chill spot, fast service. Will come back for sure.

    Kuy teav Phnom Penh noodle soup (photographed by Dave Liao)
    Dave L.

    About time I post an update, eh? I've been coming here for more than 12 years, and they're still an amazing mainstay for me. Their kuy teav Phnom Penh - Cambodian noodle soup - is the first thing you should try. They also have a menu with other things. I've had their sour soup most recently. Friendly service. Still cash only. Get a num pao (bun) to go!

    Fried pork rolls
    Lana S.

    Found this place through Yelp reviews. I was starving and couldn't wait to eat! First I was alittle sketched out by the area. Really is a hole in the wall place but when I walked in it was filled with people eating away. I knew I found the place to go ! I sat down and order the fried spring rolls. Amazing ! Crispy and super flavorful. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I got the seafood egg noodles soup as my entree. It was pretty good! Broth was flavorful. There was a lot of seafood in it. Yum. It is cash only. Good meal for a good price! I def. Want to come back one day and try other items :)

    #11 on the menu
    Ajia L.

    New Phnom Penh is in the heart of South Philly, tucked away in "Cambodia Town." This little store front is home to a family-owned business that has been around for years. The food is reminiscent of true homecooking that warms the stomach and soul. The store owner is a wonderful woman that impressively speaks, at minimum, four languages. She is always willing to answer any questions you may have. I love the dry noodles with soup on the side. It isn't listed anywhere on the menu, but the lady will know exactly what you mean. Honestly, I have never ordered something that I didn't like off the menu. Make sure you bring your cash and order the "yàuhjagwái" (fried Chinese dough) with your soup/noodles to soak up the amazingness!

    a variety of vietnamese food
    Lynn L.

    Small place, large variety of items on the menu. We ordered whatever looked good to us. Food came quickly, freshly prepared, soup was piping hot! Everything was deliciously made, we felt comforted Chu familiar foods and surprised by new flavors and textures! Will come back next time we are back in Philly!

    Monica H.

    I'm sure this place is great in the minds of those that know Cambodian food. Service was friendly and you know they normally deal with locals because nobody asked for a menu except us. I'll just make it easier. We got the #2 XLarge and #4 Large, spring roll and the fried dough. Now I'm sure to some people it's "the way" to eat the fried dough by soaking it in the soup. However, we don't like our fried dough soggy. You fried it, so let's eat it, crunchy? The noodle soup definitely has a distinctive taste.. A few hours later, I still tasted it in my mouth. The skin of the spring roll was rather thick. I would skip this. I know hole in the wall places has it's pros and cons.. But, how about making sure the cups or any utensils provided are clean? I picked up a tea cup and something was sticking to my fingers which totally grossed me out.

    Gerald S.

    What do you get when you mix a Vietnamese wife and chef, who spend many years in Cambodia, with a Chinese husband and entrepreneur? Neon Phnom Penh Restaurant on 7th and Wolf in deep South Philly, and some very good unintentional fusion dishes from that golden triangle of spicy cuisine. This small corner house with eight tables and booths has a cozy feel, from the wall art and houseplants, down to the Buddha shrine sitting on the floor with oranges in supplication. We ordered their spring rolls (3 for $5), beef with fat noodles, and beef lo mein. They were all good to very good, but the star of the show were the deep fried spring rolls that had a great rough texture and were filled with ground pork, veggies, sprouts and homemade sweet dipping sauce with peanuts chunks. They were nearly a meal by themselves. The fat noodles were also quite delicious with plenty of tender sliced beef, Chinese broccoli, string beans, onions, peppers, scallions and a tasty brown sauce that melded everything together. Liked this a lot. The lo mein was also good, but not at the level of the former dishes. It had an interesting, indefinable almost smoky flavor, with plenty of meat and greens, but not as scrumptious as everything else. We ended up taking half of each of the mains home with us, and one of the rolls, for subsequent consumption by our son. He devoured all this the same night, and claimed to like it all, while also questioning the ingredients of the lo mein and that somewhat odd taste. Still, a worthy stop in the heart of Cambodiatown. Plenty of atmosphere, and a friendly family team that spent more time that normal chatting with us about their lives in Asia and Philly. Good people with an interesting story to tell. Made for an entertaining and satisfying dining experience.

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    10/10 Place for a really great meal. All their prices are super reasonable and the food is delicious.

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    This is my go to local spot for Cambodian & Vietnamese dishes. Love it here, what a gem!

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    Dan Dan

    Dan Dan

    4.0
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    2.1 mi
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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.

    The spouse had a great meal here in the past, so it was one less place I had to research for…read moredinner. ATMOSPHERE: Intimate spot with a small loft, soft music and big windows for people watching. Takeout and deliveries seemed to be the majority of the business. RESERVATIONS: Not needed on this particular Monday night. PARKING: Street or garage. MENU: Sichuan & Taiwanese dishes. No dim sum. BEVERAGE: Lychee Martini Perfectly chilled and balanced, complete with a whole lychee garnish. FOOD: Dan Dan Noodles We got it plain but proteins were available. Thicker noodles coated in a thick peanut-flavored sauce with a little kick of heat. Very good but I'd definitely add either chicken or tofu to break up the carbs. Dry Pot Dish Served in a steel wok, we opted for chicken which was super tender. Very flavorful dish but it wasn't presented sizzling as the menu stated. Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup If you're a ramen fan and want something different, I think you'll love this as much as I did. A generous amount of thick noodles (available hand-ripped flat noodles are a $1 option), chunky slices of tender and fatty beef swimming in a savory and slightly sour dark-hued broth. Forgot to nix the cilantro but it wasn't overly loaded. Total yum. SERVICE: Greeting was immediate and friendly. Male server was knowledgeable but there was no follow up. OVERALL: A very enjoyable alternative to traditional Asian cuisine.

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    Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

    4.2
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    2.4 mi
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    I've been going to Nan Zhou for years now, and even as newer and flashier restaurants have opened…read morein Chinatown, Nan Zhou will always be a reliable stalwart. I got dinner here recently after not coming for a while and was reminded just how good it is. Really delicious, authentic, and affordable Northern Chinese food - my mom is from that region and always asks to come here whenever she visits. The noodle portions are huge and expertly hand-crafted and cooked for the perfect bouncy chewy texture. The dumplings are also lowkey the best in Chinatown, with a thicker chewy skin characteristic of Northern-style dumplings, a juicy filling bursting with flavor, and a perfect sweet soy sauce dip on the side. Service is quick and friendly, with the servers able to accommodate both Chinese and English speakers and happy to give recommendations. And you can tell from the clientele that this place is a hit with both Chinese and non-Chinese diners alike. It was packed on a Friday night! It's BYO too so you can even imbibe in some drinks with dinner without breaking the bank. FYI that they only accept cash and Venmo for payment.

    Lazy Sunday after an unsuccessful Memorial Day beach weekend. It was cold and rainy all weekend but…read morewe decided to hit up some beef noodle soup place to warm up. On this cold almost summer day, Nan Zhou was hustling and bustling. Separate parties at the same round table and clients coming in and out of the restaurant facade. Warm lighting and active banter. I received my bowl of beef noodle soup was pretty satisfied. Beef was tender with flavorful bites of fattiness. Somehow, the meat tastes beefier than beef. The cilantro had potent herbaceous flavor with some spinach(?) and mustard greens. Noodles were pleasantly chewy w variation in texture. Lowkey, everything else was alright. I like to be nice so I'll say no more. Cucumbers were fine

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    Han Dynasty

    Han Dynasty

    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    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.

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    Lau Kee Restaurant

    Lau Kee Restaurant

    4.4
    (168 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Still determined to try new places, when I want a "sure thing" I head to Lau Kee. I really like…read morethis five-table restaurant. I'm writing this update, really as a reminder to me: **-- vegetable wonton soup is consistently delicious. But when I saw folks at another table order hot & sour I said, 'next time let's try it.' It was chock full of ingredients and with most of their clientele Asian, I suspect it's very good. **-- two years ago we ordered a dish with chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetables. It's what sold me on Lau Kee. Until today, I didn't know the name. "Triple Delight," our server said. **-- Mapo Tofu. (I neglected to take a photo.) Certainly good, but no different than other restaurants. I realized we had it here before. Next time, something else. But if YOU get it, and don't want it super hot, do tell the server. Staff speaks English, and despite being excessively busy, they've got everything under control. If you want steamed rice, ask for it. No charge, but not automatic. Good-sized portions, fair prices -- and YAY! Leftovers for me tomorrow.

    This has become a go to place for Chinese food in Philly - for roast pork, roast duck and soy sauce…read morechicken. They are always freshly made, juicy, and meaty. Occasionally, will get the simple dishes - chow fun, fried rice, etc. that has that wok hey that makes these places so good, that you cannot replicate at home. Service is quick and efficient. We've not actually eaten there - always had take out.

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