It could be my preference but I am not a fan of premade buffet style dim sum. At $18.95, it appears to be a decent deal if you are okay with not so fresh. The main difference is the sogginess of the wonton skin or wrappings that encase the dumplings. Scallion pancake was good and extra crispy as ordered. Service was okay, had to point out an overcharge for an "American" special. Dining room was average. Would not come back. read more

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We heard about this all you can eat (AYCE) dim sum (from 11am to 3 pm everyday) from our Uber driver. I had never been to a Chinese restaurant that served AYCE before. For $17 plus tax ($20 pp) there are a lot to choose from. They advertised 50 items. My stomach could not handle that much but we gave it a go. The steam items were pretty fresh but the fried dim sum was not the freshest. Food 4/5 star worth noting they had my favorite dessert, water chestnut cake which isn't available in most Chinese restaurants. Service 4/5 star for a Chinese restaurant this is good. They're not known for their service. Cleanliness 3/5 Value 4/5 There's a 3% credit card charge if you don't pay with cash. This restaurant is known for their Peking duck but that's more of a dinner item. Also we just spent a month in China, part of that was in Beijing and they are famous for their Peking duck. read more

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Hit up this bustling AYCE dim sum joint with a friend on a Sunday noon and wow, the energy was alive! The place was packed (good sign) and the vibe is that classic, no-frills, authentic Asian eatery feel--busy, a little chaotic, but totally charming if you're here for the food. They offer a legit variety of dim sum, and I'm telling you, their tripe and chicken feet are next-level authentic. If you're into those adventurous eats, the tripe was tender and richly seasoned, soaking up that classic soy and ginger punch. The chicken feet had that perfect gelatinous bite with a subtle hint of star anise and black bean sauce that true dim sum lovers crave. Also snagged the cute little piggy buns, soft, fluffy, and sweet with that savory pork filling that hits just right. The beef short rib was meaty and tender with a savory glaze that felt homemade and comforting. I was obsessed with the honeycomb cake for dessert. It was light, spongy, and sweet with a subtle caramelized note that balanced the savory feast. Bonus points for the egg tarts, which came from those warmers and were buttery, flaky, with that classic creamy custard that just melts in your mouth. Service is speedy but no-nonsense. You grab a tray and head to the back to pick your steamers, and as soon as you're done, they whisk them away. It feels like a little dance of efficiency behind the scenes even if it's a bit hectic. Heads up: you gotta take the full steamer, no sampling just a few pieces. It's definitely a rush to get folks in and out so the vibe isn't "hang out all day," but it works perfectly if you're craving quality dim sum without the fancy frills. Oh, and a tip, bring cash! Paying cash means you pay exactly what's on the sign, but they do accept credit cards with a slight upcharge if you forget. No biggie, but worth knowing. Overall, this place nails the authentic food part. It is somewhat messy and a little disorganized, but that's all part of the charm for a spot like this. The service isn't stellar, but honestly, I'm here for the eats, not the ambiance or white-glove treatment. Definitely coming back for that tripe, chicken feet, and honeycomb cake combo. If you want real-deal dim sum at a steal, this is your spot! read more

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Not near the top of the list of dim sum places in Philly but still a decent choice if you're on a budget! Most stuff was lukewarm as I got there in the early afternoon and stuff was sitting out for a while. But it's nice to not have a whole plate of something and be able to try everything in smaller portions. They did come around with certain dishes when it was fresh out of the oven, like the dan tats. You get what you pay for but still pretty good. read more

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Dim sum has gotten so expensive in recent years that something once enjoyed casually for family has become a luxury. I usually don't like buffets but I'm glad that this exists because you can enjoy all of your favorite dim sum foods with a reasonable price of $20. The dishes aren't rolled on carts like traditional dim sum establishments but are in grab and go stations. Food is still warm and workers are attentive. I will be back. read more

Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

All-you-can-eat dim sum. Quality is decent but nothing particularly standout. The restaurant is relatively small, so come early--there's usually a line during peak hours. Worth trying once, but I probably wouldn't return. read more

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They're offering an all you can eat dim sum special from 11 AM-4 PM for just $16.99 per person, plus $2 for tea. The food is a solid 3.5 out of 5, but the value is unbeatable, five stars for price alone. All you can eat dim sum is a rare find in the city and definitely worth checking out. The taro bun was my favorite. read more

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One of the few places around here you can get full roasted Peking duck with wrap instead of buns. They cut the duck in front of you on a cart. The seafood also is super fresh. There are private rooms upstairs with karaoke as well. Will definitely return! read more

Decent price for what you can get. As other reviewers have pointed out though, the food can be lukewarm at times and also not taste the freshest. The selections are pretty decent but flavor wise it is nothing special. Great value though, which is why I am giving it four stars. You get what you pay for, and some reviewers on Google and Yelp don't seem to understand this. Decently clean bathroom (no paper towels or anything though) and service was pretty good. Definitely bring cash to avoid the 3% credit card surcharge (if you did not know, Restaurants actually have to pay the 3% cashback from dining from most credit card lines). read more

Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant - Chicken feet - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here for the AYCE dim sum deal. It's $16.99/person but they intend to charge an additional $2/person for tea, even if you just want water (which never got refilled). I wish this $2 was included in the price if that's going to be the case. The food was okay but it is AYCE. The chicken feet and pastries/buns seemed to be a hit with my table. Definitely a no frills spot when it comes to dim sum. Unfortunately, we saw some unsanitary handling (using the same gloves to change the trash bag and continuing to touch plates and food). If you want to get an affordable meal, this could be a good spot but don't expect any type of service. I grew up eating dim sum and this spot has the worst service. read more

Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My family came on a Tuesday afternoon for the AYCE dim sum. The first thing we noticed was that the interior of the restaurant was quite warm and humid but otherwise, the place wasn't too busy and we were immediately seated. All the dim sum is somewhat self-serve in that there is no cart service and there is a designated area where all the dim sum is stored and a staff member will hand you what you want. If there is something they currently don't have, you can ask and they will make it for you. I was impressed with the quality and size of everything and it was definitely worth the $18.99/person. The youtiao in the zhaliang were a bit hard, which might be due to the lack of sauce, but I still enjoyed it. The egg tarts were large and nicely buttery and we also noticed that the siu mai were also quite large and filled with shrimp. Overall, I was impressed with Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant and would definitely return and recommend to others! read more

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Wow, $16.99 for AYCE dim sum! Can't beat that. Dim sum nowadays are so expensive and you get hungry so fast. This place has different varieties. read more

Came with a couple friends. Food was Tasty and Fresh. Great variety to choose from. Service was quick and attentive read more

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New spot in Chinatown with an extensive menu for dinner and also a lunch time dim sum 7 days a week. Beautiful interior with nice tables to enjoy a meal, and they also have private rooms upstairs for dinner / karaoke. Dinner menu noodles was a huge portion, with lots of good quality meat and veggies. Dumplings are also very big here, pan fried nicely. Dim sum has dozens of options and everything was great quality. Baskets come out quick after you order. Very good. Thanks read more

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Beijing is my hometown, so I'm admittedly picky about Peking duck, both in China and abroad. Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant absolutely hit the mark. The duck was rich, juicy, and genuinely authentic--very different from the Cantonese-style roast duck often mistaken for Peking duck. We'll definitely be bringing friends back. We also enjoyed the eggplant with shrimp. The mapo tofu, in my view, could use more heat. Overall, a very good experience. It's not the cheapest option, but for proper Peking duck, it's well worth the price. read more

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Pretty solid. I really enjoyed the dim sum. All the multiple options, sharing with friends, and the price - terrific. I'll do that again, for sure. We also got the Peking duck. My first! I enjoyed it. I'm not sure it is worth the price, but I enjoyed it nevertheless. I am a little confused about the gong. Great service, overall. The staff was prompt and kept the dim sum coming. Just make sure you audit the check - we ordered some things that never came, so I think we had to make an adjustment. Minor inconvenience and not really a big deal - just more of an FYI. 3.8* rounding up. read more

Had Dim Sum here and forgot to take pictures. I was with friends old and new. I like the slight alternatives on various dim sum and it was buffet style. Don't leave waste unless you want to pay extra though. The servers explained what the items were which was really nice. They do take cc here unlike what I was told over the phone but a reasonable 3% charge. They only take reservations for evening hours after dim sum ends at 3 PM but duck should be reserved at any time of day beforehand. They did not tell me this over the phone either even though I had mentioned this. When I was asking a staffer on site about how the bill could be split, the staffer, I am guessing the manager, seemed concerned that I could not pay and even seemed to imply laughing at me a bit. I did not like that feeling- especially since my family was there 6 days later. A small complaint but I would certainly come again. read more

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Came for dim sum and the duck! Next time, I'll skip the duck. For $105, you get table side cutting service and a gong, and some very crispy duck with homemade crepe/pancakes for wrapping, but unless you are a Peking duck purist, it doesn't feel as satisfying to me as some of the cheaper ducks around town. The dim sum was tasty, fresh, and reasonably priced, though! They also have live seafood tanks in the back, so next time I come, I'll probably try the seafood and more of the dim sum. Restaurant is new and clean and the service was fast, but make sure you double check the check--we marked the paper menu with which dim sum items we wanted and they missed a few things, so we sat waiting for a while, thinking they were still coming! read more

Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant - Duck - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We stopped in one night for dinner. It's a nice restaurant, pretty and clean, and the food is good too. When we were leaving, I asked about the dim sum and learned that they have all-you-can-eat dim sum (I had never heard of such a thing) for a very good price. We returned another day to try the dim sum. You have to get the food yourself buffet style and there aren't as many options as you'll see at a traditional-style dim sum restaurant, but you can order items that you don't see which are then brought to your table. I don't eat pork and normally cannot eat shu mai for that reason, so I was very happy to learn that their shu mai does not have pork in it and they were big and tasty. The ha gau were also well-made and filled with big shrimps. The ha cheung was similarly filled with big shrimps. If you're a shrimp lover, then you're in heaven at this place. It really is a great deal for the price. If you just want good food and don't mind serving yourself, you can save yourself some money and eat here instead of a traditional-style dim sum restaurant. read more

went today for lunch. FYI: AYCE ends at 3pm now, and food stopped being fresh at 2pm. despite a broad menu, they kept getting our order wrong as they ran out of dishes for service and were trying to shove what was left in the kitchen on our table. of what did come out from the kitchen, found that the dishes were cold and too thick on the dough. rice noodles were thick and harder than fresh rice noodles typically are. will not be returning, in favor of the ayce dim sum in the MainLine read more

Large restaurant with a variety on the menu. The price of the Beijing duck was expensive, but it comes with the experience of the gong, cutting by tableside, thinly sliced skin with sugar to dip it in, and 2 plates of duck meat with scallion, hoisin, and rice paper to wrap it in. They also give you the carcass to take home! read more

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first time eating at a dim sum restaurant, and it was an adventure. I ate with a friend and we sat communal style at a huge table with 3 other people (another couple and someone eating solo). we thought it was odd but that didn't put a damper in the experience. this place doesn't do cart service (looks too crowded to do it) so you have to pick up the dim sum yourself on a tray. the attendants of the area hand you the steamers for you instead of you picking it out. and i get that for hygiene and efficiency this is probably best. all to say, loved the food. dumplings were so flavorful, and i ordered a plate of rice noodles xiamen style and that was great too. And overall, the all you can eat dim sum service was around $16 a person. So if you have the stomach you're getting a bargain. this experience has me interested in dim sum areas in my state now read more

I came here for dim sum with friends. The food is pretty good, traditional Cantonese. The service is friendly. The spade is nicely decorated. I recommend coming here for dim sum. So far it's a lot less hectic than the OG dim sum places. read more

I do think the restaurant read the reviews and are trying hard to improve. Foods are on par with the other dim sum restaurants in Philadelphia. Service is alright. The restaurant has now 2 dedicated servers to pick up the dim sum for the customers. read more

Very delicious dumplings and great pricing especially for an all you can eat meal buffet! The servers were kind and attentive and the manager was also. read more

Traveling the country trying out dim sum restaurants I came to this place based on a local friend's recommendation. There were many options to choose from and the food tasted excellent and authentic. No cart pushing with everything being ordered straight off the menu, meaning everything was fresh. The only difficulty was the parking given you have to park on the street or in a lot a couple blocks away, but I imagine this being the same for all the restaurants in Chinatown. read more

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This place is amazing!!!! One of my favorite Peking Duck spots by far. The meat was moist which I prefer way more to the gamey dry way like some other places. We also ordered some dim sum options. No complaints at all. The staff was really nice and very attentive. We also had Chef Wang Zheng graced us with his cutting skills and short story. Great man indeed. We will be back our next Philly trip! read more

Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant - Chef Wang Zheng - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not sure how people rated food place in Philly but it's disappointing going to a four star dim sum that specializes in dim sum and it's horrible. They can't even batter fried shrimp crab claws right. Overall don't recommend and we are glad we didn't pay for the all you can eat as we only wasted our money on 4 items read more

Great dim sum reasonable price for all you can eat. Dim sum is amazing very little wait time to sit down. It was really nice.

Service: As a local, service is pretty good just like any other restaurant. They tend to just let you eat your food and will check in on you occasionally. So this is really good for people who like to eat their food in peace. Ambiance: The lighting is just right and the vibe of the restaurant was also really good. Tables are pretty big so feel free to order as much as you want without worrying about if it'll fit on the table. Along with that the restaurant is really spacious. Food: Omg believe me when I tell you this... The duck tastes exactly the same as the one I ate at those authentic restaurants in Beijing. Literally scarfed the entire thing down and left nothing for my family. The other food is also really good and you can definitely tell that it's fresh and good quality. Words cannot fully describe how good this restaurant is so you really have to try it out in person. read more

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We came for dim sum on Sunday afternoon. They don't have the traditional carts but you can order from a picture menu. Everything was flavorful and delicious. The restaurant is clean and there are many options read more

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Came here from out of town trying out some new restaurants. But regretted our choice. The food sucks (may have been sitting there for a few days), service sucks, save your money, go somewhere else! read more

My time here was great ! A great hostess at the door. Restaurant was outstanding. Neat and clean. Workers were very pleasant and great with service. I ordered the scallion pancakes and bbq spare ribs. Both were tasty. Only thing about the rib tips is that they were kind of gummy/fatty and not much meat. Outside of that, food was delicious. I had oolong tea as well. I will be returning. read more

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We had a superb Peking Duck, and the slicing and presentation were a particularly wonderful experience. The sides - especially the scallion pancakes - and Singapore noodles were delicious. The place got a great shout out from Craig Laban so we expected more traffic. People are probably going to figure out this is a go-to spot so it's worth checking out now. read more

Beijing Duck Seafood Restaurant - Preparation of Peking Duck - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here for Dimsum all u can eat $16.99/person. But they charge $2/person for water/tea. So it's like $19/person with drink. And customer have to get their own food from the back. Waitress only take empty food containers from table. Food taste regular, nothing special. First and last for me. read more

Enjoyed the dim sum here - got the snowy bbq pork buns, bbq pork cheung fun, and chinese donut cheung fun, fish congee, and fried sticky rice (lo mai fan). Seems to have just recently opened. Waiter was friendly and there's a lot of options on both their lunch and dinner menu. read more

The Best Duck in Philadelphia! The presentation is cute but the duck is the main event . I also had several other dishes, all were excellent. The service is efficient but curt. The whole duck is expensive BUT worth it read more

All the food is super delicious, I love it, I will go there often%..............................----............/............................................................................................................"........................@@@....................................good" read more

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Peking duck was super crispy and the presentation was on point! We were impressed with the food, ambience, and service! Will definitely go back again! read more

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Best beef in Philly Chinatown. Pretty quiet but don't be put off. Service is good aswell.