Had an excellent breakfast at Yin Jin Rice Roll that I would come back for all the time if I lived in Philly. Yin Ji offers traditional Cantonese breakfast options like congee and the namesake rice roll or cheung fun. We visited on President's Day and were quickly seated in the bright, open restaurant. There was a significant crowd at 9:30 AM but the food came out within 10-12 minutes of ordering. The youtiao was fresh with a great balance of crisp exterior and soft interior. It was perfect to eat by itself or by soaking chunks in the congee. The congee was really warming, hearty, and exactly what we needed on a cold day. The pieces of egg and pork were well dispersed in the congee and the ginger, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts all added to the textural and flavor complexity of the dish. The pork was lean rather than fatty which contributed to our overall satisfaction with the dish. Would have this again. The shrimp and chive rice roll was excellent too, with small tailless shrimps balancing out with the chives. The sweetish soy sauce didn't make the rice rolls disintegrate even after sitting for some time. They retained a bouncy chewy texture throughout and were a highlight of the meal. Also ended the meal with a HK Milk Tea which was less thick than I expected but a great end to a great meal. Highly recommend this place and looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Typical restaurant decor; very busy but service was fast. Lots of variety on the menu. Rice roll (5/5) pretty good; lots of options and done well. It'll be the same thing as if you were ordering it from the streets of China. Congee (2/5): flavorful congee with lots of choices but they made it way too salty. Edible but too salty. I'd they improve the congee and balance the flavors then this would've been a 5/5. read more

Yin Ji Rice Roll - Cantonese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place should be called Yin Ji Congee instead of Rice Roll. One of the best congees around. First thing I noticed when I entered was the long staircase leading up to the second floor. It reminded me of those kung-fu movies I used to watch as a kid. Love the Chinese antique looking tables and chairs. We got the preserved egg and pork congee. The consistency was perfect and not too watery and thick. The silvered fresh ginger on top added a nice touch. I love that they gave some cilantro and peanuts on the side, it went well with the porridge. Don't forget to get their fried dough stick. It's must for me whenever I have congee. I love preserved eggs so I added an extra one for $2. My only complaint is that I wish they would cut it length wise so I could taste the best part which is the yolk. I would come back here just for this dish. As for the rice rolls, I was disappointed. I guess I got spoiled by the ones I had in NYC's Chinatown. We ordered the Chicken & Mushrooms Rice Rolls and the Peanut one. The skin was way too thick and not as silky smooth. Usually I like to soak the rice rolls in the sweet soy sauce but for some reason this didn't do it for me. Other patrons seemed to enjoy the rolls. Maybe I ordered the wrong ones? I also got their freshly grounded soy milk. Love that it was not too sweet at all. It came scalding hot so be careful. Our waitress was super friendly. read more

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I recently came here with my family for lunch on a weekday and the restaurant had ample seating. Service was really fast. We shared the (egg) noodle soup with added roast pork, pork and egg congee, and the shrimp & chive rice roll. The noodles and congee were really good. The rice roll was surprisingly average. The rice wrapper was a bit too thick for my liking. I would definitely come back for the congee and noodles and would skip the rice roll next time. read more

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Very nice ambiance. You order from a QR code at the table and are brought complimentary hot tea. The food doesn't take long to arrive and is quite tasty. They have plenty of options on the menu and do have offerings for vegetarians. read more

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Very good rice rolls! They weren't the chewy and elastic kind that you get at the famous NYC cheong fun cart, they were more soft and delicate. We got the shrimp and chive as well as the barbecued pork with peanut sauce. Both were fantastic! They have extra chili oil and sriracha on the tables so you can make it as hot as you want. The service was friendly and quick. read more

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Food was delicious!!!! I would tell anyone in the area to stop by and try their rice noodle. I am still craving it but am no longer there! read more

Yin Ji Rice Roll - R05. Shrimp and Chive Rice Roll - Cantonese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came here for breakfast. The price here may be a little higher than some places but it's well worth it. Fast and really fresh. The shrimp and chive rolls tastes good maybe even close to many dim sum restaurants. The congee was good too with the fried dough. Service can't say much because not many places going tho a QR code where you order though but you can still get a regular menu. read more

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Absolutely everything was delicious! The service was great ! I absolutely loved the fries wontons ! The atmosphere was calm, quick service and friendly . read more

Yin Ji Rice Roll - Cantonese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4.3 stars. Great place for breakfast. Noodles were freshed but took a while to be made. Wanton soup had additional toppings of shrimp which added flavor. read more

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My daughter and I came here early for breakfast once morning. We ordered the chicken and corn congee, fried dough and shrimp and chive rice roll. -Chicken and corn congee was thick and had tons of flavor. I told them they had a peanut allergy and they were very nice double checking with me about the peanut oil they used in the congee. -Fried dough was crispy, hot and chewy with great flavor. I loved dipping it in the congee as I ate. -The shrimp and chive rice roll: I agree I felt that the rice roll is a bit thicker than what I'm use to but I felt the shrimp to rice ratio was pretty good and had good flavors. My daughter loved it and gobbled it up! Overall I felt this place was pretty solid. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. I would def. come back when I'm in the area! read more

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I came here for the rice rolls and they did not disappoint. I had the shrimp and beef rolls. Usually, the beef rolls at dim sum restaurants are minced, but the ones here are thin slices, but still not bad. The rice rolls were freshly made and had a soft chewy texture. It was delicious. I also had the pork and thousand year egg congee. It was good, but because of the corn starch they use to thicken it, the longer the congee sat, the watery it got. The soy milk was also good. They have menus at the table, but you order with a QR code, which takes you to their website. You can customize the rice rolls and congee. You then pay at the check-out table. Service was decent, but also minimal. read more

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Meets my expectations! Quite authentic flavors of all the dishes I ordered today. Price-wise, I would say it's a bit pricy but totally worth it. This will be on my must visit list when I come to Chinatown. read more

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I love going to Yin Ji Rice Roll when I'm looking for a light meal in Chinatown. You order off of a QR code and the food gets brought over. The preserved egg and pork congee is a must have for me. It's the perfect size for 2-3 people. The rice rolls are also very tasty. The cheung fun itself is thin and the sauce is balanced. read more

Yin Ji Rice Roll - R02. Shrimp and Beef Rice Roll R12. Dough Stick Rice Roll - Cantonese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I like these rice rolls! Service is hit or miss. I've waited a long long time before and sometimes they get the order off, but overall I always like them. It's authentic Yummy rice rolls. Deff the best in Philly They are accommodating for allergies and also requests. Good vibes and I always return. Good vibes in Chinatown tucked away read more

Peanut Hong Kong style rice rolls + Cheng fun hit the spot. Heart of Chinatown area surrounded by so much other food for desert/fun beverages after. Good Hong Kong milk tea here as well, small and limited seating inside but super fast and kind service. Order through QR code on table where all your friends can add to the same bill on separate phones which is super convenient. So yummyyyyy read more

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Absolutely delicious. I will be back. This was a quick, filling lunch. Everything was the perfect texture and we loved the sauce on top of the rolls. The youtiao roll was my favorite read more

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I was really sick few days back need to eat porridge. But that time I don't have energy to look at yelp. I'm ok now and found here. Actually not know they have porridge.i did expected to eat rice roll but found out many porridge menus. So I order both! I saw customer only Asian (very good sign) so i ordered shrimp porridge adding mushroom ( it was best choice for me) it was very tasty. Make my body warm ! Rice roll I ordered was everything in it was so good! I want to try again ! Any way good choice for light brunch ! read more

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An excellent spot for fresh, delicious rice rolls. Yin Ji is a little pricier than other Chinatown spots, but it is still relatively inexpensive and definitely worth the spot. I love rice rolls and was pleasantly impressed by both the quantity and quality of each item we ordered. The space is also large, clean, and has lots of seating. I will absolutely be back here! read more

Yin Ji Rice Roll - Shrimp rice roll and brown sugar ice jelly - Cantonese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place was such a treat! You sign in on a sheet of paper upon arrival and they call your phone number to seat you. It was extremely busy on Sunday around 11:30 when we arrived but only had to wait 5 minutes. All the food was great and service was also friendly. I only deducted 1 star because the platters seemed a little small for how much they were charging but on the bright side it means you can try more dishes. For 2 people we were stuffed with 1 wonton noodle soup and 2 rice roll dishes. Will be coming back to try the congee and other rice rolls for sure! read more

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Friendly quick service, clean space and delicious rice rolls! Portions are generous and they have a lot of rice roll options. We got the pork and shrimp, peanut butter sauce and the beef with pork combo. Also got the pork with preserved egg congee which I thought was a tad too thick and the wonton noodle soup. To drink I got the mix coffee with tea which hit the spot! My daughter enjoyed the soy bean milk. Overall a great space for congee, noodles and rice rolls! read more

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Nice spot to get your classic rice roll. Ironically, I was not the biggest fan of the rice rolls, but the congee, noodle soup and even marinated eggs were great. The rice rolls are not as silky as some other spots and the portion was smaller than expected at its price point. Still worth a visit if you have a craving. read more

I love rice rolls, so it was a no brainer to check out Yin Ji! We came for lunch on a Saturday and although we had to wait, we didn't have to wait too long. It was definitely busy, but the food comes out quickly, so table turnover is pretty high. That being said, it is kind of hard to flag a server down if you need something. Soeaking of how busy it is, you just order yourself online through a qr code on the table. We got Wonton Noodle Soup - this was a little smaller than I expected, but since we were sharing a bunch of dishes, it was the perfect size for three. The wontons were so delicious flavorful, especially when adding some vinegar. The noodles were also cooked really well. Preserved egg and pork congee - I would definitely get this again! Like the wonton noodle soup, the serving was a little smaller than I expected. But they don't skimp on the preserved egg, and the congee itself is so flavorful without being too salty or heavy. Fried dough stick - this was so crispy and doughy, it tasted so fresh and it was perfect for dipping into the congee. Barbecued pork rice roll - This was my favorite of the rice rolls we got! The meat was so tasty, and the rice rolls were a bit chewy and not mushy at all, and soaked the sauce up really well. Shrimp and chive rice roll - while the flavors were good in this one, and the rice roll was delicious, I expected the shrimp to be bigger. And because they were smaller, the texture was also more chewy. read more

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Super exciting to see a rice roll place in this area! I ordered ahead and it took about 20 min to be ready. I got the 3 treasure one (shrimp, pork, beef) and also the beef one which were the recommended ones. I think it totaled $18. Not bad but not cheap. It comes with soy sauce to go. I really enjoyed the taste and flavor overall, the portion size was great! The rice roll itself was a bit thick for my tastes but great protein to rice roll ratio! It looked bustling and warm in there - I'd def want to dine in next time. There are 2 floors of seating. read more

The shrimp rice roll is not too thick and the shrimps are big. But I don't like the peanut sauce version because each rice roll is too thick and doesn't absorb the sauce very well. Congee is standard. The dough stick is stale. The liver is also not as good as the one at yin ji chang fen. I don't like their soy milk because it has green bean milk mix with it. read more

Yin Ji Rice Roll - Shrimp and pork rice roll Soy milk - Cantonese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I came back again on a Saturday evening determined to try the shrimp roll. There was staff at the from desk. He was very friendly and helpful. The he shrimps were small, the noodles fell apart easily. It was an ok meal. read more

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The rice rolls were great, but don't sleep on the wonton soup. I ordered both for myself and somehow ended up finishing it all since it was so good. The place is a no frills joint in Chinatown that is definitely worth checking out. read more

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I absolutely loved the shrimp rice roll. It was so plump and soft and overall amazing. I put some chilly oil on top and genuinely was not disappointed. I really want to go back and try their other menu items as well. The interior is very clean and there's ample amount of seating. I think the prices are very reasonable and it's a very exciting addition to Chinatown! The staff was very friendly and service was moderately paced. Update: when back and tried the three treasure rice roll and wontons and SO GOOD . Highly recommend adding chilly oil and white pepper on top. read more

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The food here is so comforting and yummy. You order on the QR code and they bring out the food to you pretty quickly. I really liked the rice rolls and it came with a generous amount of shrimp. The noodle soup was really good but next time I think I'll try their other popular noodle dishes. The service here was also very kind. read more

Yin Ji Rice Roll - W03. Wonton Noodle Soup - Cantonese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We came on a weekday morning and were seated very promptly. Shrimp chang fen had reasonable amount of shrimp and sweet soy sauce. Congee was a large person and nice to have mix ins. The soy milk was warm and a little watery- wish it was more flavorful or hotter. read more

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i love rice rolls and was excited to try this spot, but it was unfortunately disappointing. my friend and i shared 3 rolls, but they were all understuffed and falling apart. i've had plenty of cheung fun around the us and even in china, and it's usually one of my favorite dishes, but this had to be the worst. my friend is actually from hong kong, and she confirmed that there was nothing genuine about these rolls. they were actually rolled the wrong way, which caused them to fall apart as soon as we tried to pick them up. service was okay but minimal. you order through a QR code, but a worker does bring you the food. the restaurant attempted to set the vibe with ancient china style furniture, and there was plenty of seating. i really wanted to love this spot, but i'd rather get cheung fun from a dim sum place than returning again. read more

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So excited that Chinatown has a rice roll restaurant! There is ample seating and the ordering process through the QR code is seamless. The rolls are so soft and flavorful. The congee and noodle soup were also delicious. Don't forget to try a soy milk or milk tea :) we cannot wait to return. read more

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Great place for Cantonese style breakfast! My favorite is the preserve egg and pork congee. It is super filling and comforting. Goes great with the fried dough stick which was super fresh. The rice rolls were good too- I've tried the shrimp and chives, bbq pork, and three treasure (which has shrimp, pork, and beef). I feel like it's pretty rare to find bbq pork rice rolls so I'm glad they had that. I wish there was a bit more shrimp in the shrimp and chives rice roll. The wonton noodle soup was pretty standard. The HK style milk tea was good but I wish it tasted a bit less watery. read more

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Scan to QR code to order. Place is nicely decorated and brightly lit. Bathrooms are clean. Very impersonal due to the scan code and order online. The sauce for the rice roll has a flavor that's different than normal dim sum. Congee was good. read more

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Food was amazing! Chinese breakfast perfection! They offer a good variety of steamed rolls and you can add basically just about anything you want. Steamed rolls with bread was my favorite and the kids loved the shrimp version. read more

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I like this place so much I ate here two days in a row. 1. The congee is flavorful, not salty, and a perfect consistency for keeping you full. I got the chicken and mushroom and both days it tasted exactly the same. 2. The pickled daikon is clearly made in house. They add some small peppers to their brine that give a nice small kick at the end of the taste. I got the pickled daikon both days. 3. I had their youtiao and they were perfect. I added some vinegar and the flavor profile was perfect. 4. This restaurant is CLEAN. Like...super clean. The condiment bottles aren't messy or sticky. I could see my reflection in the tabletop. 5. I got service that was polite, not over bearing, and attentive. Room temperature water (best for your body!) was poured and refilled as many times as I needed or wanted. 6. Today I ordered the picked daikon, youtiao, mushroom and chicken congee, and a house lemonade. Total? 18.87. I enjoyed my rice roll yesterday as well. I will be back here very soon. read more

Although rice rolls are typically a breakfast/dim sum food, Yin Ji Rice Roll (银记肠粉) offers rice rolls all day! A great casual option for small groups, I highly recommend a try the next time you're in Philly's Chinatown! -- Yin Ji Rice Roll is a chain which was established in Guangzhou, China and serves up primarily Cantonese dishes (rice rolls, congee, etc). I enjoyed the sleek and unique bi-level interior. The ordering is through a contactless QR code, and the order was confirmed through a server before being placed. The check-out is done at the counter and card is taken. Overall, service didn't really check on us throughout our meal aside from bringing the food or refilling our water. But, we didn't really need any further assistance with anything. The food also came out relatively fast. Personally, I really enjoyed all the food I ordered at Yin Ji Rice Roll. I ordered the R02- Shrimp & Beef Rice Roll, R03- BBQ Pork Rice Roll, C09- Preserved Egg and Pork Congee, and S04- Fried Dough Stick. I found it very interesting how the rice roll allows for additions, where lettuce is free! I thought my rice rolls were of a good texture (a little chewy and QQ) and thought the fillings were on the average to medium-full side. The fillings themselves weren't anything crazy flavor-wise, but they were tender and not overcooked. I thought that the portion of one rice roll was good for one person- you can get full without being stuffed. The congee was a huge portion even when shared between two people. We had about 3-4 small bowls each. The fried dough stick was large and crispy, a great complement to the congee! The variety of seasoning on the table (vinegar, chili oil, white pepper, soy sauce, salt, etc.) was nice for personalizing the flavor of the food. Overall, I had a good experience dining at Yin Ji Rice Roll and recommend it to others. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. read more

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Great menu, great service, great prices. Will def be returning. I'm a veggie so options are limited but was very happy with I ordered. I got two rice rolls: ehh with chive and mushroom. So so good! read more

pork and pidan congee was delicious! but regretfully I wouldn't get the rice roll again. I forgot to take a photo of it, but it had a thick layer of oil over the soy sauce that just wasn't pleasant to eat. The restaurant is decently sized with an upstairs seating area and ordering is through a qr code read more

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Food was delicious and fairly priced. Restaurant gets a lot of natural light and is relatively open space. Service could've been a little better, but it is what it is. Overall good experience and a new spot you should definitely try out! read more

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