Picture this. It's a rainy day in Philly. You've just come out of a midweek myofascial release HAZE and 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. read more

Spice C - House Special - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Spice C is an Asian restaurant in Philadelphia's Chinatown. It's walkable from Reading Terminal Market and there's limited street parking. The ambiance inside can be described as family friendly and good for small groups of 2-4. We did have to wait a little bit for the table, but service was quick once we were inside the restaurant. The menu had a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian noodle and rice dishes. I'd definitely recommend trying a noodle dish as they're known for hand pulling the noodles. We ordered a seaweed salad and mixed veggies with tofu (rice and noodles). All of the dishes were seasoned well, priced appropriately for the portions, and were good for sharing. I'd recommend this place when visiting with a family in Chinatown. read more

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Spice C never disappoints, especially when you're craving something warm and spicy. It's a great spot if you want something quick, filling, and packed with flavor!! If you order any of their noodle soup dishes, I highly recommend adding the pickled vegetables. read more

Spice C - Fish Hand Drawn Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Doughy noods, bland broth, chewy beef. Service and dining area okay. Strange that country music is pumped loud throughout the dining area. Ate no more than 3 bites, $16 down the drain. read more

Spice C - House Special noodles - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Still one of my favorite place to get noodle soup. The broth is so flavorful, if you can take the spice I always recommend to add the extra for Szechuan spice $ it's worth the money imo. I get the veggie a tofu and it's so filling. I always have leftovers. If you can't decide between knife shave or hand drawn , you can't go wrong. But go for knife for more of a chewy bite or hand drawn for more of the ramen / straight noodle type of bite ! read more

Spice C - Tofu Mix Vegetable and Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here with like 6 people two weeks ago. Cold damp night. When you walk in there is the pleasant smell of the herbal soups. Certainly, whetted the appetite. We weren't seated right away. Be aware that larger parties might require a bit more time to be seated. We started off with some crab rangoons. A guilty pleasure. Crispy with the imitation crab meat and a sweet and sour sauce. I'd argue it's not pretty, it's not elegant, but it does sate a need for cheese in the standard American when you're at a Chinese spot. Feel free to skip the item. I was happy with it though. The cucumbers were a tasty side dish. Refreshing and flavorful with a sweet soy sesame sauce. Definitely a good portion and perfect for sharing. Needed with the other fried appetizers we got The wings were a favorite. Deep fried, crispy, and topped with garlic and chilis. Thangs came out piping hot and tender. Hard to pass on these but after the crab Rangoon I was feeling a bit heavy so I was excited for the soup. Soup came out. The broth was warm and comforting with the herbal essence and the flavorful meaty taste. The lamb flavor permeates the dish. Good for the soul on a cold winter night Staff was accommodating on a busy day and was attentive to the table. Really appreciated it. Will return. read more

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Decent vegetarian options - we got the stir fried veggie hand-pulled noodles and the sesame tofu (server told us usually it has shellfish but he could have it made without). The noodles were actually pretty tasty, not greasy or oily and spiced just right (we got mild but it still had a slight kick). However, I felt like I could smell something fishy in them so was slightly put off. The sesame tofu had good flavor but the sauce was very gelatinous - clumped together a bit and felt gooey in a bad way, maybe too much cornstarch to thicken it? Was a fine experience but I'm sure their other meat dishes are great, as I read good things. read more

Spice C - Sesame Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I found a hearty noodle restaurant on a cold Philadelphia day. I had the house special with hand drawn noodle. They have healthy portions. Lots of broth and noodles, and a decent amount of beef. Definitely filling and it came out quick. read more

Spice C - House Special - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

my go to for beef noodle soup when i crave it, and at a decent price as well! (~$15) haven't tried anything else but will def come back someday to try other things, but for now i always default to my soup noodles :) read more

Spice C - beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went here with two friends on Friday and this restaurant is doing something super shady with credit card payments. I discovered that they are basing the tips via credit card on the inflated total with the 4% credit card fee! Tips should NEVER be after tax or after a transaction fee. I'm never coming here again. read more

Spice C - Pot stickers (fried) - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Rating: 8.8/10!! The beef-mix noodles were a true delight -- heaped with generous cuts of beef. The accompanying sauerkraut was a brilliant counterpoint; its zesty tang sliced through the richness of the broth, making each bite moreish. It was a satisfying lunch and an excellent value for the quality. The restaurant maintained a clean environment. The staff were friendly. read more

Spice C - Sauerkraut - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's quite possible this place just became my favorite hand drawn noodle place in Chinatown. I'm a big fan of Nan Zhou. I'll always be a big fan of Nan Zhou. But Soice C is most definitely doing this right. These noodles seem to hold the flavors exceptionally well. The pork fried dumplings are more uniquely flavored than most places. Just add one more place to my Chinatown recommended list. read more

Spice C - Dragon and Phoenix hand drawn stir fry - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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noodles w soy sauce pork is pretty good. Portion is huge with meat, lots of noodles, and lettuce at the bottom. Fishball is normal. Quick service overall read more

Spice C - Noodle w soy pork Fish ball - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was great ! Service and Pricing was good. Clean and nice ambiance ! T-shirts for sale , humorous! read more

Were there being so many options for restaurants in the Chinatown area, I was interested to try this place out because of their hand pulled noodle options. My neighbor and I decided to both try hand pulled noodles, I did mine with shrimp and she did the vegetable option. I was happy to also see that they had a veggie sauce option for those that don't do meat. The food is really tasty and the persons were very large, it's a great option for noodle lovers in Chinatown. read more

Spice C - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had to take everything to go, so I didn't get the full on experience with all the sauces and toppings I saw on the tables unfortunately. I forgot to specify shaved noodle so everything came handpulled noodle. I did say add Szechuan spicy to my soup which was $1.50 extra but then I didn't get it. The dragon and phoenix soup I think it's called was good. Chicken and shrimp soup hand pulled noodle was good the broth was great flavored. Comes separate with cold noodles so you gotta put it all together at home. I missed out on those toppings and cabbage thingy at the table which everyone was piling on to their soups. Got gyoza which of course unfortunately came a bit soggy and chewy. Pain of take out I guess. The dumpling sauce that came with it was tasty Got the triple delight chicken, shrimp, pork- which I meant to say shaved but forgot so that came hand drawn noodle too. Delicious. The chili oil I dumped on it was fire. My man got chicken and broccoli with rice and he finished that up. I had a night. Was good. He loved the crab Rangoon. A pretty shape and good size read more

Spice C was a very nice experience for us. We were just wandering around China town and decided to pop in for dinner on a Sunday night. My wife got the sesame chicken. She was disappointed you couldn't do a side of fried rice but the chicken was cooked perfectly nice crispy crunch to it and the sauce had good flavor. I had the treasure stir fry with the hand pulled noodles this was great, I loved the flavors and there was a solid amount of meats shrimp were kinda small, but the noodles were the star of the show best noodles in an Asian dish I've had. I enjoyed the menu described the noodle making. Smaller space but used it well. The service was good nothing great. Definitely check them out when in Philly's China town! read more

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This spot serves amazing hand pulled noodles with an amazing texture and flavor. The spicy beef noodles and the dry szechuan style noodles were incredible and I'd order them again and again! They're quite busy, but even with their bustling business the service was good. The interior isn't huge but the ambiance is comforting and lively. I can't wait to come back! read more

Spice C - Spicy beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food is excellent!! Service was fast they don't even give you time to stand around just sit you down soon as you walk in. Quiet little place definitely will come back. read more

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Came here with friends and had a great experience! The restaurant is popular, busy, fast and delicious! We ordered the food eggplant with garlic sauce and stir fry Chinese broccoli. Both were a 10/10. Cooked to perfection, great texture and very flavorful. I could've ate the entire dish! For entrees, I tried the house special(medium spice) hand drawn noodles and the 3 treasure stir fried noodles. My medium spice noodle soup was spicy! I loved adding the complimentary pickles to my dish to help balance the meal. Noodles were perfection! The broth was hearty and the ideal thing to eat on a cold day. I realized I'm not the biggest fan of tendon, so I will choose a different protein next time. The stir fried noodles were also very tasty! Not spicy at all so added some chili oil to it. This dish was also a 10/10! read more

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Spice C is a popular restaurant in Chinatown that is known for their hand-drawn noodles and other traditional Chinese dishes in a rather small, but comforting setting. The servers are pretty attentive and quick. I ordered the Wonton Soup, specifically with the hand-drawn noodles, and the Crab Cheese Rangoon. The Crab Cheese Rangoon was super delicious! It was very warm when it came out and it had the perfect amount of filling inside; the sauce, which I believe was sweet and sour or a sweet chili, was also good. I will say that I am not a big Chinese noodles gal just because I do not really like the spices and flavors that are in those dishes, such as star anise. With that being said, I ordered the Wonton Soup and I did not like it a lot, but that is on me for the dish I picked knowing my taste buds. However, the wontons were pretty juicy and savory. I know a lot of people enjoy this restaurant and their food, so please take my review with a grain of salt! read more

Spice C - Crab Cheese Rangoon, House Special, and Wonton Soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just absolutely marvelous. Food is amazing and comes out so quick. Basically if you are looking for the perfect place to go this is it. My beautiful girlfriend and I shared the Mapo Tofu, cucumbers, and chicken on a stick. I plan to visit this restaurant 300 times read more

Hands down, the best noodles I've ever had! My husband and I recently visited Philly and we came here twice! Excellent all around! Cannot wait to come back in the future! read more

Best noodles in Chinatown. Dont argue. Seating a bit tight in my opinion but not exactly elbow to elbow, didn't disturb my personal bubble. I've been here multiple times and have no complaints regarding service. The noodles though! Definitely the best noodles in Chinatown, from what I've tried at least. Broth so flavorful and noodles perfect. I like that you are able to choose the style of noodles and spice level. I went with medium, spicy enough that you get the spice without being uncomfortable. They don't skimp on the meat either, the House Special was packed with meats and veggies. Spice C is definitely my go to for Chinatown. read more

Spice C - House Special - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great value restaurant! Portion sizes are massive. 1 noodle dish lasted 3 meals. Separate vegetarian friendly menu. Noodles were fresh with awesome texture. Restaurant feels cozy and comfortable. Didn't give the 5th star because the noodles could have been packed with more veggies for my preference, but otherwise will certainly be back! read more

4.5 stars. Had a very satisfying meal here. The food seems simple, but it's made well and hit just right. The food came out quickly, and service was friendly and efficient. They charge an extra 4% for card payments, so it's better to bring cash. They have so many noodle soup and stir fry noodle options. We ordered the dumplings (boiled and fried), wonton soup, Three Treasures noodle soup, and Three Treasures stir fry. - The dumplings were good. The skin was just the right thickness, and there was a good amount of filling. There were only 6 pieces, but they were pretty big. - The won ton soup was okay. It came with 4 large wontons. The broth was light and refreshing, but the wontons themselves were just okay. I couldn't taste much of the pork filling, and the skin was a bit too thick for my liking. - The hand pulled noodles were chewy and not too thick, which I like. The Three Treasures stir fry dish was delicious. My friend who got the noodle soup version of the Three Treasures noodles seemed to have a bit more beef. They charge an extra ~$1.75 for the mala soup base. Between the hand-pulled noodle soups at Nan Zhou and the ones at Luscious Dumplings, we liked the noodle soup here the best. The broth here was richer than the broth at Nan Zhou, and the noodles were less doughy than the noodles at Luscious Dumplings. I saw some comparisons between this place and Nan Zhou, and I personally would come here over Nan Zhou. I liked the food and ambiance at Spice C a lot more, and I think the prices here are a bit cheaper too! read more

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I was in the mood for some shaved noodles this week so we came to Spice C. My boyfriend wanted pork dumplings too - and wow those were really great. Def order these. I got the roast duck noodle soup w shaved noodles and it was huge and came w plenty of meat - I am a spice wimp so the server told me to not get the spicy broth and get the regular broth --which I enjoyed. My bf got the fish noodle soup w the spicy stock and he really loved it. I tried a spoonful of his and it was too spicy for me so I made the right choice. His soup came w sooo much fish. I have never seen my bf not finish a meal and this was the first time he took part of his meal to go since I met him. Overall we were very happy w our meal and we would totally come back. read more

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5/5 for House special with hand drawn noodle soup & 4.5/5 for the pork fried dumplings

I really don't understand the hype around this place. I tried their sliced beef noodle soup in hot schezuan sauce. The broth itself was flavorful but the noodles, although fresh, seemed to lack flavor. My husband got the stir fry noodles with beef which was quite bland. Lots of food - I was able to finish the soup and all the protein in it but couldn't finish the noodles. Good thing is this place is cheap because we couldn't get ourselves to take the leftovers home. read more

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I went here on a recommendation. There was nothing bad about it. It was just average Chinese food. The service was good- menu questions answered, dietary accommodations made, water refilled, food came pretty quickly. I got the hand-drawn noodles with shrimp. It was a lot of noodles and enough shrimp. I was disappointed, however, because I asked if the dish came with vegetables in it and was told it did. The vegetables on my plate consisted of a few scallions and shreds of carrot, maybe a bean sprout or two. That's not what I had in mind and would have ordered differently had I known. I saw dishes with abundant vegetables that looked fresh and well-prepared. I would give this place another chance and order differently if I were to be nearby, but I won't be dreaming about this meal and wanting it again. read more

Not sure how people rated food place in Philly but it's disappointing going to a four star noodle house and it's horrible. Their house special soup was so bland and meat don't taste fresh. Overall don't recommend and stay away from trusting ratings in Chinatown. read more

Nothing but great things to say about this place! Will definitely be returning. The staff is quick and attentive if you need anything. The food comes out fresh and hot, they make sure you get what you want, and so does the menu (very detailed on what things are, or recommends alternatives). It is a ton of seats available but they get busy so it gets lightly crowded, but it is a great little place to go. The chicken on a stick appetizers came out fresh & hot and were a great size for an appetizer. The chicken tore away easily and was juicy. The pork pot stickers weren't for me, but they weren't gross, nice crisp on top but soggy bottom. The hand drawn noodles are delicious, I had to stop myself from eating before I popped. The entire stir meal was good, the vegetables tasted fresh, I took it home and immediately ate it the next time I was hungry. read more

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The food and service were both great. We were seated right away, even though the place was packed. Food came within minutes from ordering but it was still fresh and flavorful. I really enjoyed my meal and will be coming back to try other items on the menu. The portion sizes are also great for the prices and you do get a discount if you pay in cash. read more

Spice C - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Oh my goodness it's been such a long time since I've had such delicious soup at such a fair and reasonable price. ALL OF PHILADELPHIA SHOULD COME AND TRY THEIR BEEF NOODLE SOUP (unless you don't eat beef). Nothing but praise for the expeditious service. Restaurant has a clean bathroom and bustling vibes. There's a good reason why this restaurant is full all the time around dinner time! read more

Spice C - taiwanese braised beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Took me far to much time to get the name "Spice C" "Spicy" but it's a nane I won't forget. Located right in the heart of Chinatown, Spice C boast a large menu with a bunch of tasty items. Came for the hand drawn noodles which were amazing. Compliments to the waiter for suggesting the Pork dumpling soup. Spicy, savory, and just all around satisfying for a cool autumn night. Service was quick and efficient. Perfect for how I like noodle spots to be. They accept all forms of payment (credit/debit/cash) Can't wait to come back. read more

Spice C - Pork Dumpling Soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hand drawn noodles were amazing! My sister really loved the General Tso dish as well. Speedy service, delicious food. read more

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We were a little surprised by the menu here ... it seems like the owners are trying to find a balance between Chinese and American-Chinese food, and to me, leaning too much towards the latter. We actually weren't sure if we wanted to stay due to the menu items. However, we gave it a try. We thought the food was actually pretty good, but it wasn't our favorite place here. We got the shaved noodle stir fry with beef. The dish was good, but a little too oily. The beef was actually excellent, and the noodles had great chew. The chili oil they have that the table is actually excellent ... and very spicy, so make sure you try only a little before you put it on everything! Although it wasn't our favorite place, it was still good and worth trying. read more

I love a bowl of a noodles, especially when it's spicy and heavy with Asian spices & flavors. The broth & toppings made this bowl of noodles mouth watering & the beef was very tender. I came on a rainy day and it was the most comforting atmosphere, cozy and quaint for an authentic American-Asian bite. I really only get crab rangoons from Chinese take-out spots but I'm so glad I tried them here because they were so crispy and packed to the brim with filling. read more

Spice C - Crab Cheese Rangoon - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Spice C is an iconic staple in Chinatown. I've been coming here since I was a kid and they haven't really changed much. The hand drawn noodles are made fresh and you can see the chefs in the kitchen making them. The soup is flavorful and packed with ingredients. The meat is super tender. My favorite bowl is the 3 treasures that have chicken, pork, and shrimp as I enjoy the variety. I also appreciate the huge container of pickled cabbage, I'm an absolute fiend for them. With a couple scoops of chili oil, it's the perfect bowl! I would also recommend trying the hand shaved noodles too. It's a totally different experience but equally as delicious. This place & Nan Zhou is the way to go with beef noodle soups. The service is always quick. It's a relatively small restaurant and can be super packed on weekends. Interior is nice and clean. read more

Spice C - Beef Stomach Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

one of my favorite noodles places in philly! love the flavor of the soup and texture of the noodles. not too expensive either. read more

Spice C - Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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