I think this used to be called something else but still an all day dim sum place. The inside is…read morenice and spacious. I was disappointed by the number of carts circling around (like 3 carts? pushing the same lukewarm food?). The food items seem a hit/miss for me: Fried shrimp/crab ball was pretty good. The pork dumplings were good but cold when we got them. The congee was too watery for my taste and was a bit bland in flavors. The pork and shrimp shumai was okay (I've had better). The only decent dish was the fried beef with noodles that my husband ordered fresh and hot to the table. This place is pretty pricey too. Overall I think there are better dim sum places in Philly. This was just okay for me.

Clean and remodeled interior which makes it looks nicer and cleaner than when this place was…read moreWakano. Dimsum is served all day - so can satisfy craving if you have it. The have a picture menu so you can see what your ordering. Price ranges $4.95 to $12.95 Service was nice and attentive so thats a plus.

This place is clean and bright with good service on the day we went. The soup dumplings were…read moreterrific. The shrimp dumpling was pretty good (but the ground shrimp was mixed with krab-stick). We got chrysanthemum tea with are meal and it was fragrant and nice. The dumplings were served with a ginger black vinegar sauce and a sweet dark soy sauce. Note, the Chinese dumplings seem to be made in a modern Shanghai tradition, not a Hong Kong Cantonese tradition.

Went with a large group--15+ and they accommodated without an issue (we called first, though). They…read morehave a back area so it was nice our group could have the whole area. The Soup Dumplings: In order of my ranking: 1. Steamed Crabmeat & Pork Soup Dumpling, 2. OG Steamed Pork Soup Dumpling 3. Skip the Black Truffle and Pork (you can't taste the difference and for some reason that disappointment makes me rank it lower than the OG pork soup dumpling. So save your $2. I would skip and maximize another item. Soft shell crab was a winner! Got multiple thanks from people who said, "wow I would have never thought of ordering this and it's so good, thank you."

Dined in with a large group (~12) and was blown away by how good the food was!…read more My Chinese-speaking friend ordered everything, so I honestly did not know what was coming out. But some things we got: fish hot pot, twice cooked pork, sliced pork belly, chicken w/ pepper and scallion, beef fried rice. There were 3-4 other things but honestly I don't remember what they were. They were all so good! A note to the unfamiliar: a lot on the menu is spicy, although mostly numbing spice. If you're not aware or familiar, best to probably order one thing with spice, and stick to American dishes until you get up to speed. Service was prompt and friendly, and we were able to eat well as dishes came out in a staggered fashion. As for the restaurant, there's a lot of good seating available, with larger parties being able to be seated in the back in a slightly more private space.

93 out of 100 Xun Yu…read moreSi Kao was such a surprise-the food was all flavorful and large portions. The service was perfect (fast, no rush when taking time to order/hang out after, filled water often, brought check asap). We were also served complimentary side dishes and a dessert. Lastly, big ups to Xun Yu Si Kao on having a photo-forward menu, which was helpful for me to decide the dishes I wanted to order. --- Xun Yu Si Kao was such a pleasant dining experience because the interior was clean and quiet (classical music!). The service was awesome from start to finish. We were given the complimentary appetizers of edamame and spicy pickled white radish. I honestly really enjoyed these- each had a great depth of flavor, and free appetizers are always a pleasant surprise. The ranking, from what we ordered: 1. Eggplant and pork with garlic sauce- This dish was more like a meatball stuffed inside eggplant slices. Really tender pork along with a flavorful garlic sauce made this my favorite dish. 2. Braised pork with preserved vegetable in soy sauce- The fatty portions of the pork belly were excellent and tender however, I felt the meaty portions were a little tough and chewy for me. 3. Chicken soup with fish maw- This soup felt like I was searching for treasure. Every scoop, I surfaced something I wasn't expecting from the name (and there was less of the fish maw than I thought would be present). Still great value with its dried scallop, abalone, cordyceps flowers, dates, and goji berries. On a personal note, I wasn't a fan of the soup because of how many bones I ended up chewing on due to how the chicken was cut. We were given a complimentary jelly for dessert. It was a really awesome surprise and it was not too sweet. Some helpful notes for some people- (1) The menu is almost entirely spicy items, which might not be great for those with sensitive bellies & (2) I would confirm the contents of a dish if you have allergies or dietary restrictions before placing your order. Really awesome dining experience at Xun Yu Si Kao. Definitely deserves more love. I will be back next time to try the popular fish dish.

The service was nice and accommodating. We were traveling with a stroller, so we weren't sure if…read morethere was enough space. They helped us with the stroller and making space. The food was okay. It was lacking flavors, so nothing really stood out. It did its job of filling up our stomachs. The fish maw soup is good though if you are looking for something light.

Looking for a restaurant in Philly Chinatown and this one popped up on my search. I read "family…read moreowned" and "authentic" and decided to give it a try. There were 7 of us but they seated us promptly. Service was great, friendly engaging waitress, constantly refilling water and tea. We even got a free appetizer because my sister correctly guessed it was Jasmine tea we were served! The food was indeed authentic and indeed delicious. Served as soon as it came out of the kitchen, I had noodles and beef, had to box some because the portions were large. Definitely check it out if you want a friendly and delicious experience!

Great food. Service…read moreis there. Place a little small and wasn't busy when there. Prices are reasonable.

Despite having a Chinatown, I would say Philadelphia doesn't have that many truly good places for…read moreChinese food I would hit again and again. however, this place was the last place I went to before leaving town and I think it was the best I had tried so far both during a short 2-3 day trip and also across 4 years when I used to live here more. If you want good breakfast type foods, this is the place to go. We were not disappointed if anything impressed with their beef 'burger' and egg pancake. Those flavors were not ambitious but comfortable. the liang pi was good- bright clean flavors with a good amount of chew to the noodles. Can't attest for noodles since we were here for breakfast but my husband reports it was above average compared to the Nan Zhou noodle house around the block. service was ok- I think they could be more attentive when it comes to paying bill at the end or flagging someone down once they have finished delivering your food and taking your order. the space was kind of small but there are large tables to accommodate large parties. The ambiance is no frills and actually more quiet than some other places that I think are too rowdy to make the eating experience comfortable. I think it's a solid place for breakfast- economical and delicious. I can't attest if I would come here for sure each time I come back to Philadelphia but would put it on my list as places worth checking out across the Chinatown restaurants we had hit already.

Food was so good! Service was so amazing!!!! Loved everything! Highly recommend!!!! Would never…read morecome again!

Came here on a Friday morning while visiting Philadelphia to try their dim sum, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was! We ordered the chicken lo mein (without vegetables for my nephew), diced dry spicy chicken, xiao long bao (XLB), pan-fried Sheng Jian Bao, chicken feet, crystal shrimp dumplings, and egg tarts. The chicken lo mein was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt and flavor. The diced dry spicy chicken came with a side of rice, which balanced the bold seasoning nicely. The chicken was crispy on the outside while remaining juicy on the inside, and the spice level was around a 5/10, which is enough to give it a satisfying kick without being overwhelming. The XLB wasn't served with julienned ginger, as some restaurants do, but the broth inside the dumplings had a subtle ginger flavor that was a pleasant surprise. The dumplings were well-seasoned and flavorful enough that they didn't even need soy sauce. The pan-fried Sheng Jian Bao (five dumplings per order) was slightly less authentic than I expected. While the flavor was spot on, the filling lacked any soup, and both the top and bottom of the bao were crispy (typically just the bottom of the dumpling is pan-seared). They ended up tasting more like well-made pan-fried dumplings than traditional Sheng Jian Baos. The chicken feet came three to an order and were tender, with a savory sauce that had a hint of sweetness. The crystal shrimp dumplings were fresh and delicate, and the egg tarts made for a great way to finish the meal with their flaky crust and creamy custard filling. The service here was excellent. Our server spoke almost perfect English, which isn't always expected at restaurants specializing in authentic dim sum. The food arrived quickly, piping hot, and they accept both cash and credit cards. The restaurant is fairly spacious, though it doesn't have the large banquet-style atmosphere you might associate with some traditional Chinese restaurants. Overall, this was an excellent dim sum experience, and I will definitely come back the next time I'm in Philadelphia.

I love the signature and the golden sour soup flavor with fish, and the spicy beef! Their popcorn…read morechicken is good too.

TLDR: good food, terrible terrible service…read more A group of us came here for lunch! The space is small and could only accommodate 15-20 people. Service: BAD. Personally I think people could hate me for free but here I am paying someone to treat me terribly. The waitress gave us A LOT of attitude when we walked in and asked to be seated together. She gave us constant side eyes and brought water to the other 2 tables before us even though we arrived a solid 10 minutes before them. We had to flag her down several times to order. When she came to take our orders, she was very curt toward us (cutting us off mid sentence, saying "anything else? No? What else?) The experience makes me feel unwelcome :( Food-wise, we all ordered different soups and I got their classic/ signature sauerkraut soup. It was tasty and quite spicy even at their lowest level for that dish. My friends had their dry bowls and soup and they were tasty too. Would I come back? Probably when I want to be treated poorly. Otherwise, nah.

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.

i really wanted to love this place & actually had a pended review for 5 stars from a couple years…read moreago that i never finished, but upon my last visit, i don't think i could give more than 2 stars due to the clear hygiene issues. the food here is good and the service is fast, but this last sunday, when my boyfriend and i went for lunch, our table was crawling with ants. it wasn't clear where the ants came from, but it absolutely ruined our appetite. i was shocked. we were fairly quickly moved to another table, and the manager gave us 10% off our meal but my boyfriend didn't even want to touch the food we already had on the table. i still ate my food lol and it was still good, my staples are the shrimp rice roll and chicken feet. but idk if i can come back with this ant situation...