We ordered takeout from Banana Leaf, downtown Philly, and were pleasantly surprised. It's not easy…read moreto find authentic Malaysian flavors, and this meal definitely left us wanting to come back and explore more of the menu. The Roti Canai was flaky, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the curry dipping sauce. The Red Curry Chicken was rich, aromatic, and absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the Tofu Satay, which had great flavor, and the Pineapple Fried Rice with tofu was a standout--fresh, satisfying, and really tasty. The portions were generous. The only dish that didn't quite hit the mark was the Mama Chicken. It was a bit more heavily breaded than we expected and a little chewy, though we think that's probably because it's likely much better when served fresh in the restaurant. Overall, we had a good experience and are looking forward to dining in next time so we can try more of their specialty Malaysian dishes. Based on this meal, Banana Leaf has definitely earned a return visit.

Banana Leaf is a dependable Malaysian spot in Chinatown. (Wish we had more Malaysian choices, but I…read moredigress!) The dining room is spacious, with +20 tables, and an open kitchen so you can watch the staff at work. Usually I call in takeout orders for pickup, but I have stayed for a meal (usually with friends). Friendly service. My favorites: - Roti Canai - this flaky appetizer is a crowd pleaser. And that savory curry sauce! - Kangkung Belacan - stir-fried greens with chili paste. I'm obsessed with them. They're seasonal, so you might not always be able to order them. - Taiwanese Chicken - tasty, with the right amount of soy sauce. - Thai Basil Noodles - drunken noodles! Perfect when I want starch in my life. They take credit cards now (including paying with a smartphone). But pay cash and your bill will be slightly less.

Peking duck is very delicious (whole). . Pickup is fast…read more Good price too. Will try other dishes next time.

Great food, doesn't take reservations, very small, Peking Duck is speciality. Very basic atmosphere.read more

I liked it, but you have to like ginger. I had the braised beef soup. It was really good. My wife…read morehad the general tsaos, it was ok. Had a strong ginger taste.

While visiting Philly over Labor Day weekend, I dined in twice at Nan Zhou…read more On my first visit, I got the coconut chicken curry dumplings and an order of the mapo tofu noodles to go. On the second visit, I got the duck noodle soup and the beef stir fried noodles to go. I don't do a lot of takeout normally, but they did such a nice job packaging both my to go orders on the different days. I didn't think to take pictures of the to go orders, unfortunately; there was a piece of cardboard on the bottom so your food wouldn't slosh around, along with a side of chili oil. In terms of the food, everything was fantastic! It really comes down to your personal preferences and what sounds 'good' to you that day. Yes, it can get busy. They are very efficient and these meals were well worth any wait!

When searching for the best ramen in Philadelphia, not only did the reviews lead us here, but the…read moresuggestions from the locals did as well. We started off with a few appetizers. The edamame was standard, and the takoyaki and pan-fried dumplings didn't taste homemade. Rather they both reminded me of what you would pick up at the frozen section at the food market. Nevertheless, they were passable. After all, we were here for the ramen. I opted in for their Terakawa special. The broth was flavourful, and the chashu was the most tender and juicy chashu I've ever had. As for the girlfriend, she opted in for their spicy ramen which was also spectacular. I absolutely loved her wavy noodles. I would have loved to have swapped out my straight noodles for her wavy noodles. They have a nice bounce and slightly chewy texture. Their marinated eggs were to die for. We put in a few extra orders for these. Overall, a great experience. The staff seemed to be right on the ball, and this small and cozy restaurant definitely makes you feel transported to Japan.

Came here for a Friday night dinner because I was craving Japanese takeout. I pass by Terakawa…read moreRamen all the time, so I figured it was finally time to give it a try! When I arrived, the restaurant was very busy, and the space itself was pretty small. Thankfully, they have a self-service kiosk to join the dine-in waitlist and another kiosk specifically for takeout orders. The ordering process was simple and straightforward, but unfortunately, the wait was quite long. Despite ordering relatively simple dishes, my food took about 30 minutes to prepare. There also wasn't anywhere to sit or wait inside, so I ended up standing outside for the entire 30 minutes. For my appetizer, I ordered the mini chicken curry, which was pretty good! The curry had that classic Japanese curry flavor I was looking for, and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of chicken included, especially for an appetizer-sized portion. For my entree, I went with the gyudon, which was also pretty solid. The beef was a little fattier than I expected, and I felt that the rice-to-meat ratio was slightly off, with significantly more rice than beef. However, the overall flavor was good, and it definitely satisfied my craving for a Japanese rice bowl. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would definitely consider coming back to try their ramen, especially since that's what they're known for. My biggest complaint was the takeout experience. Hopefully, they can improve their efficiency with takeout orders or find a way to better accommodate customers waiting for their food. The food itself was satisfying, but a 30-minute wait for a couple of simple dishes felt a bit excessive.

Picture this. It's a rainy day in Philly. You've just come out of a midweek myofascial release HAZE…read moreand you're craving something hearty and rich. Ramen? No. Too commercial, gentrified even. Then you come across Spice-C and their hole in the wall feel beckons. The -2222- in their phone number signals to you that this was a heaven sent idea. (Note- the service is noticeably grudging aka providing what is required but with no warmth or even acknowledgement of your presence, very perfunctory but alas. We're in 2026, we're blessed to be joyful and alive, and we move) The soups base was rich, and made even richer by the table side accoutrements. I could spread my brisket with my chopsticks, my tripe was flavorful, and my steak also melted in my mouth. The house special was a knockout, and the never ending fountain of hand drawn noodles was the cherry of top.

I thought there was nothing super special about this place. Everything felt fine to me. It was good…read morebut not spectacular or super memorable. The eggplant was too sweet and gingery to be 鱼香茄子. It felt like a more Americanized/generic "Asian" flavor than what it is advertised as. If you pay with card there is a 3% surcharge

This was my first time trying Malaysian food, and overall, I thought it was pretty good! The…read morerestaurant has a casual vibe and is pretty spacious. Service was alright. They were helpful with recommendations when we were ordering, but they didn't really refill our water or check in on us. 6/10 The Roti Canai was warm, flaky, crispy, and chewy. 7/10. My only issue was the dipping sauce. I expected something thicker, but it was more soupy and also tasted pretty bland. The Hainanese Chicken was soft with a savory sauce. It was my first time trying it, and it was good for what it was, but nothing particularly special to me. 6/10. The Nasi Lemak was easily my favorite. 8.5/10. So comforting! The chicken had a nice savory curry flavor, and the sweet lemongrass veggies combined with the anchovies created such an explosion of flavors. I would definitely get this again. Overall, the price is so good for the amount and variety of food you get!

This place is seriously underrated. It's been a Chinatown institution for decades, and it's still…read moreone of the best meals in an area where there are a *lot* of great meals to be had. If you need some recommendations: - Mee Siam is one of the best eats in Chinatown - Beef rendang - Roti - Green curry casserole - Satay combo - Coconut rice (surprisingly good) The upside is that the food is great and the prices are pretty reasonable. The downside is that the service can be so-so (as is the case with a lot of spots in Chinatown), and the QR menu simply needs to disappear forever. It's kinda wild that they have no pictures on a menu for a cuisine that is not super well-known in the US. On the whole tho, I'd pretty much eat there anytime.

Very large, loud/energetized, bright white modern with handmade noodles and dumplings the feature…read morebut good number of traditional Chinese dishes available. (Note: if you only want smaller serving of their great, thick noodles, order $4 add-on as a side in place of rice with regular dish.) I always have leftovers to enjoy at home. Dumpling orders are large and shareable. (Always 6 or 8 pieces.) My fave when dining in is amazingly delicious and huge Fish Fillet in Hot and Sour Cabbage Broth. (That's best with rice side to help absorb broth.) So good and healthful to balance the dough density of whatever dumplings you might also order -- they're all great. When getting order to go (or delivered) I like Kung Pao Chicken; it travels well. Order added green veggie dish for sharing -- I lean toward Chinese Broccoli; you'll really want the balance with the delicious dumpling and noodle dishes. Large cocktail menu -- Lychee Martini is so refreshing. Important: cash only for dining in. There's an ATM by their front door. Takeout and delivery accepts credit cards. Most reasonably priced parking nearby (if you don't score a limited street spot) is ParkAmerica at 1040 Race St a few doors down. In fact, it was one of the valet guys in that garage who recommended Dim Sum Garden when I was seeking great Chinese option. (Thank you, Ceasar!)

It pains me to write this as I have loved DSG for over 10 years but the taste and quality are just…read morenot there anymore. I just get a feeling that the focus is on pushing alcoholic drinks rather than on the food. The pork buns felt like they were previously frozen and were very sweet. Shrimp dumplings tasted off. Service was never the star but it wasn't so dismissive either. Just a very bad experience and while I won't go back, I also don't want to rate them 1 star as that would be unfair. Their food now is no better than the next guy and that's disappointing. Cash only btw. I write this because they do not post signs and a couple tables had to go grab cash from their ATM machine.

Have been here too many times and it is consistently delicious! Their beef skewers their cucumber…read moretheir eggplant dish is a must! I always get those three and then try new things from there! This place is open till late and the staff is always so great here! Takeout from this place also tastes just as good! Great for a large party and for late nights!

Came here to eat before going to a concert with a friend…read more Being from LA we have good Chinese so I was curious Honestly it was fine nothing wow'ed me which is shocking as I saw many folks of the culture in there so I was like this will be amazing It's fine it's definitely something to satisfy the urge or the hunger

We arrived right at opening and were the first ones there on Saturday morning. We were then greeted…read moreby our server who adequately taught us how everything works. Pretty simple, there are different tiers and each tier offers something different. Of course, we went for the top diamond tier which includes all-you-can-eat Japanese and Australian wagyu, unlimited appetizers and pretty much everything on the menu was unlimited at that tier. Starting off with all 4 of the appetizers offered, the bone marrow was quite amazing. Rich, buttery and tasted great, fresh off the grill. The wagyu nigiri was a favourite of ours. The rice was nicely seasoned and we couldn't get enough. The wagyu tartare was nice, and we wished we were served the toasted bread from the bone marrow rather than the chips. Unfortunately, the sweet shrimp wasn't too fresh. The heads showed signs of blackening, and it tasted close to the end of its shelf life. The thinly sliced wagyu was exquisite. We tried not only the Japanese wagyu, but the Australian wagyu as well, and we kept ordering tray after tray of it. The seafood bowl that came with our tier was a nice touch. I can't say I was a huge fan of the king crab that was offered. These were the end and knuckle pieces that didn't have much meat in them. These could have been skipped as amazing as king crab sounds. As for the vegetables and sides, they were fresh and really added to our hot pot experience. Overall, coming in at $90/per person, I feel this is a steal. An amazing price point to eat unlimited rich, buttery, marbled beef. We also found our server to be very attentive which was greatly appreciated. We did not wait long in between ordering more items and when they arrived which is a huge plus.

As a huge NYC chubby cattle bbq fan (and also chubby tan) I was super excited to come to PA to try…read morethis branch of chubby cattle hot pot style! Be sure to book reservations as spots fill out quick! Got the gold tier for the whole family and the A5 meat was soooo tender and soft. The broth and side sauces could've had more variation as I felt like it could've used more flavor. Not sure if that was a tactic on their part to have guests taste the authentic wagyu quality more but definitely would've appreciated more dipping flavors. The seafood platter was amazing!! Bummer it was only one tray. Also the limited 1 piece per guest - wagyu nigiri - was chefs kiss! Bone marrow was yummy but you'd have to love the fatty taste to be okay with it. Great ice cream selection and drinks (milk tea + coconut milk were the favs). The best part is since I was part of the chubby club, my membership discounted pricing ~$13 per person applied, plus got extra points for more rewards which was amazing. I know it's pricey but it's a must visit at least once! One of the few hot pot experiences I've enjoyed. If you want to join Chubby Club to receive discounts on your next meal as well as extra points for free rewards, use my referral code **K4REZII** (not sponsored, just a fellow foodie + fan)

Food is amazing,service is great ambiance is fine you go to a spot like this for the food..service…read moredoesn't really matter, as long as you get what you ordered. It's authentic Viet Thai.

Delicious, great service, cute mural walls! We came in around 9 pm tonight, we were starving. There…read morewere a lot of people inside, but we were seated and able to order right away. The food was tasty and hot. I ordered fried tofu with vegetables and my friend got pad thai. Everything was fabulous and so flavorful. There's plenty of vegetarian options. The air conditioning was wonderful on this humid night.