Finally first time at China Gourmet. It's more like 3.5 stars. I arrived a little over 1 pm, so some dishes are kinda cold. My experience would have been better if the servers didn't seat us right next to the kitchen entrance, even if there's other empty spot available. Overall it's nice to check it off my list. I may give it another try if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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This was our go-to Chinese restaurant. Went there for years The last three visits, the food was okay,service was poor But we were treated like we didn't belong there. All the people in our section area was not Oriental read more

Typical Chinese restaurant that serves all the classics - from dim sum to receptions. I sat next to the fish tank and the seafood seemed questionable. There's plenty of parking, but there's no law and order at times. read more

China Gourmet - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had dim sum at China Gourmet after a basketball game and it was the perfect call. One of the few places that still has the push carts for fresh dim sum, which makes the experience even better. As soon as we sat down, the cart was right next to us with food ready to go. Can't ask for faster service than that! We got our usual favorites, shrimp dumplings, shui mai, sticky rice, rice rolls with pork ribs, and roast pork buns. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. We were in and out in about 30 minutes, which was perfect since we were short on time. Great food, quick service, and definitely a place I'd come back to again. read more

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For a place that repeatedly came up as the top recommendation by Chinese locals for the best dim sum in Philly, China Gourmet has definitely lived up to the hype in its awesomeness based on my recent dining experience. Our group of 5 came here for a birthday celebration on a Saturday, and the place was already popping by around 1:30pm. We couldn't make a reservation ahead of time, but we didn't have to wait that long to get our table. Parking, on the other hand, took some time since the lot was getting pretty full from all the businesses in the area. By the time we got seated, a couple of dim sum carts stopped by our table with some of the classic dishes that I love: BBQ Pork buns, har gow (shrimp dumplings), and shu mai (shrimp and pork wonton dumplings). It's been a while since I've been to a place with dim sum carts, so I relished the instant gratification of having hot food ready for serving without delays. We ended up ordering a bunch more small plates as well as a couple of stir fried noodles dishes, including Singaporean noodle and beef chow fun. Singaporean noodle was amazingly good and flavorful in comparison with the beef chow fun, but I still liked them both. All the dim sum plates were also delicious. In terms of the price-point, CG is MUCH more reasonable compared to some of the dim sum joints in Philly's Chinatown. For all the dishes we ordered, everything came out to only around $40 per person. We even had leftovers since we couldn't finish everything we ordered. I'd wholeheartedly confirm the recommendation now: China Gourmet IS the place to go to when you're craving for dim sum in Philly. read more

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Very large space, looks like banquet hall, and no wait on a Friday night. Staff were attentive, speak both Chinese and English. I was so pleased with the food! Very large portions for the price and well made too. On the saltier side but flavors are more authentic than what I've had in Philly's Chinatown. I was able to eat 5 more meals from the leftovers read more

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This place is extremely busy around 11am on a Sunday, so give yourself 30 minutes before being sat. I came here with a party of 8. This place is not touristy, not upscale and not quiet or intimate. It is fast service, plenty of traditional dim sum, no chicken dumplings and I didn't see soup dumplings. The food is good, the service is rude and the price is reasonable. The parking is not easy, but not too bad, it's free. More about the food: this is the traditional type, they bring carts around to the table and you tell them what you want. If they don't have it, there will be more carts coming with different products. If you still don't find it, you can order off the menu, that's where you will find noodle and other dishes. The food is tasty so try everything you can. Not my favorite place for dim sum, but not bad. read more

China Gourmet - Seafood with crispy pan fried noodles and beef ho fun, asking with various dim sum - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place opens till dinner, but dim sum closes at around 3pm on weekend. There wasn't a lot of options, maybe because we arrived at 2pm. Everything was overcooked because the skin was too soft and broke apart. The fillings are good though. The sauce of the rice roll is good; recommend you ask for a lot so you can dip other stuff. Congee has pork and century egg. Pretty spacious place with shared public parking lot. read more

China Gourmet - Hargow Shumai Congee - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came for dimsum Saturday morning, close to noon. Surprisingly no wait, sat and ate right away. Pretty consistent flow of carts weaving through. Food was all hot and fresh. A lot of employees all over, easy to flag down for help. There were specific items we were looking out for, told one of the employees and she made sure to deliver it to us directly as soon as it made it out the kitchen. Love that. Food was all delicious. There's a woman that walks around with dumpling sauce or the carts have it as well I think, ask for it. It's better than the soy sauce. Interior was huge, lots of seating without feeling like we're on top of each other. If it means anything, plenty of my Chinese friends are die hard China Gourmet fans. read more

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quick service and good dim sum variety. egg tarts tasted very fresh and loved the chive shrimp pan fried dumpling! read more

China Gourmet - Turnip cake, shu mai, fried shrimp ball, shrimp dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great spot for reliable, tasty Chinese food in a very old-school style place serving all sorts of classics to fresh seafood specials. The restaurant has a very classic Chinese banquet style restaurant setup, with large circular family size tables and white cloths, tanks of fresh fish or other live sea animals, and a center stage area where you can host parties/weddings/whatever other events you want. They also have a very popular dim sum service during the day, but I went for dinner which is what I will be reviewing. The menu is sizeable and covers all sorts of staples like fried rice, braised or sauteed meat dishes, fresh steamed or grilled or fried seafood, etc. with lots of American Chinese options (stuff like orange chicken, beef and broccoli, etc) as well as more traditional dishes which include some of my favorites like salted fish fried rice, salt and pepper pork chops or seafood, and whole steamed or sauteed fish. We've been here for dinner a few times, and even like the place enough that we tried some of the dishes in preparation to host a family member's wedding party dinner here, and the food is always fresh, plentiful, and tasty although my one main point for improvement is that sometimes they can be little on the saltier side. The salted fish fried rice is a family favorite - fluffy smoky rice stir fried with eggs and little bits of dried salted fish which imparts an amazing umami savory salty flavor; if you haven't had it before, I highly recommend, it's a big step up from your basic chicken or shrimp fried rice. We also tried the whole fish sauteed with ginger on top of the fried carcass - it sounds weird, but they filet a whole fresh fish and saute the chunks with garlic and lots of fresh ginger and veggies, and with the big flat bone/carcass they lightly batter and deep fry which turns the skin and cartilage around the edges into a delicious crispy salty treat you can break off and eat with the rest of your meal. Overall, the menu is expansive and if you're looking for a no frills, filling, super Americanized or traditional Chinese meal, then this place is a great option. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised when I came here large room with carts rolling with food on it and people talking. It was amazing and the food was delicious. I was very happy to find this little treasure in the middle of the northeast and I definitely love going back.. read more

Food is very good, huge portion. Unsure why every dish had a $8 up charge added on. Sea bass dish was pricey but the veggies were delicious. Restaurant is very bright, there's ktv rooms in the back with mahjong. Staff is pleasant. One ply toilet paper is not cool. read more

China Gourmet - $115 fish dish? - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is almost a MUST stop in Northesast Philly if you love Dimsum and chinese food the way I do. We were there for a wedding and decided that it was so good we came back the next day for dim sum! First off, any dish we order with shrimps in it, expect it to be FULLL. of shrimps from the dumplings to the crab balls to the shrimp rolls! The seasoning were seasoned to perfection, The peking duck buns was soft and duck was juicy! The chicken feet was soft soft it melts in your mouth! The space is big and spacey but always so crowded for dimsum there's almost always a crowd and line so get there early! The crab and maw fish soup had a bit more maw than ecpected but still delicious! Service was great, also accomodating to our big group! read more

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When my family is too lazy to go to Chinatown for dim sum, we go here. There's plenty of parking and lots of tables. Other than the traditional dim sum items, from here we like to get the piggy baos, snow mountain roast pork baos, and fried shrimp noodle balls. They have the traditional carts here, but I believe most of the ladies speak Mandarin. There's an upcharge for using card. read more

I've been here many times for dim sum. Today for New Years Day I joined a Vietnamese family of 45 in a private room. This place is always crazy busy, so we came at 10 am for what my group considers holiday breakfast time. The food selection is almost overwhelming as one cart after another brings in every possible delicacy. I'm partial to shumai, but rest assured everything was delicious. Nothing fancy in our private room, but we were fortunate to be away from the din in the main dining room. As we left around noon, we were amazed by the number of people crowded together waiting for a table. Parking is crazy by that time. The food is so delicious here! I can't wait to go back. read more

The ticketing system here is seriously frustrating. The girl at the front desk seemed clueless about the process and was only handing out numbers, which seemed completely random. We had a party of 7 and waited for over an hour without getting seated. Why? Because they don't follow their own list. Other groups waited for big tables were also ignored. Instead of honoring the waitlist, they kept seating smaller parties as soon as any spots opened up, like calling out for parties of 4, 2, 3, etc. Meanwhile, larger groups like ours were left waiting with no updates. It was incredibly frustrating to watch smaller groups walk in and get seated within 5 minutes while we, along with others, waited for over an hour. Eventually, we decided to leave and didn't even bother with takeout. If you're coming with a group of 4 or more, your best chance is to split up into smaller parties. Otherwise, if you're hoping for a large table for your group, good luck - you might have a better chance of spotting a unicorn than actually getting seated. read more

First thing that was noticed was there was a fishy fried oil smell as you entered the front door. We have been here numerous times for Dim Sum and loved the experience but this time we came for dinner and I'm sorry there was an unpleasant odor walking in. The salt @ pepper calamari was delicious. The 1/2 Peking duck was very good as was the Fried Rice and the Dumplings. The Orange Chicken was also very good The visit to the rest rooms only increased the foul odor - not what you want in a restaurant. I would definitely hesitate bringing someone here because of this problem. We'll give it another shot but not with a guest. read more

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The best chinese restaurant I been to outside of Chinatown in Philly. There's plenty of free parking. The food is good. We have booked there private room a few times and had party's there. It great you pay for the food and they do all the work. read more

Well, first and foremost, the food was excellent. I had General Tso's Chicken and my girlfriend had Jumbo Shrimp and Vegetables. Hot tea was served with the meal which was quite welcome. The meals were fantastic. Additionally, the service was quite attentive and they were all respectful, helpful, and quick. The ambiance fell a bit short. The space is just one big room that's quite brightly lit. It almost felt like a warehouse. The back half of the establishment was divided-off and there was a live band warming up back there for what seemed like a private party. It was quite loud and a bit annoying. Also falling short was the price. We were a bit shocked that these two simple meals came to nearly $50. Yes, prices have increased since the pandemic, but this was a bit too much. Good food, but the lack of ambiance and high prices will probably keep us from returning. read more

China Gourmet - General Tso's Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is the place for dim sum but heads up that they do get very busy on the weekends (will be a long wait if you come after 11am). The restaurant is in a plaza so there is free parking. Love the variety of food here ~ read more

The food is fresh and tasty. Fish/shellfish fresh from the tanks. Authentic cooking. I 'd like to hire one of the many Chinese families to accompany us so that I can experience some of the more unusual dishes. read more

I'm so glad there's an authentic dim sum and Cantonese restaurant in the Northeast and with a parking lot. Saves a trip all the way to Chinatown! We've had their dim sum and dinner several times and it always hits the spot. The service isn't bad either - it's usually easy to flag someone if you need something and they follow through pretty quickly. During dim sum service if there's a dish you haven't seen on the carts, you can ask the servers about it and they usually put an order in. My favorites are the shrimp rice rolls, shrimp dumplings, turnip cake, egg custard buns, and snow mountain baked buns with roast pork filling. During dinner service you order family style, meaning the dishes are all shared between the table vs ordering individually. The photos in this review are what we typically order. read more

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I don't really like morning tea, but I always feel that I'd be sorry if I don't write about it, so I won't arrive at the peak time of 11-12 on weekends, and try to go a little earlier or later. The snow mountain buns are filled with barbecued pork and are crispy. Pork ribs rice rolls are rare, and I like the fact that I can mix and match each bite myself. Deep-fried shrimp rolls with mayonnaise are my guilty pleasure. I also order durian puffs, chicken feet, and shrimp dumplings every time. The quality is probably Flushing level. On the morning when I don't know what to eat, I'll order a pot of chrysanthemum. read more

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The best place for dim sum in Northeast Philly according to us locals. They open 9:30am for dim sum in the push carts however the kitchen doesn't open until 11am for specially requested dishes. Tax is always included. Unfortunately, the bathroom to my several experience always runs cold water for washing hands :( . read more

Sunday morning dim sum here is the place to be. Definitely recommend arriving before 11 AM as it was absolutely packed by the time we left on the weekend. Located next to an Asian supermarket with ample parking right off Roosevelt Blvd. We only waited for a few minutes before we were seated, and it's really a huge hall with a lot of seating. Everything seemed really clean from the tables to the dishes, and the dishes kept on coming fast. You never had to wait long for a new cart to appear. We got quite a few dim sum dishes for here and took a decent amount home, and it all came out to around $63 for 3 people which we think is a good deal for the amount we ate. read more

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The best and price perfect, I love it I recommend this service and the ambiance perfect

LOVED IT!!!!! First time experiencing this restaurant; what a gourmet delight!!! We feasted on dim sum...oh my!!!! Massive variety of Asian delicacies; I literally wanted to sample EVERYTHING they had to offer! The Chinese broccoli was exquisite; every taste elevated my senses to another level. The service was EXCELLENT!!!! Everyone had a smile, showing professionalism at all times; their mission was to please--and they succeeded! Simply loved the ambiance; to me, the noisy atmosphere meant everyone was enjoying themselves--and engrossed in their food and those around them. As a person of color, I felt right at home--and welcome. The OMG moment was when the server gave us containers to take our dim sum home; never in my life have I ever taken dim sum home!!!! Impressed to the MAX!!!! Worth every penny; definitely will be back with friends!!!! read more

A go to place for dim sum in the NE! Most Chinese locals here prefer their dim sum brunch compared to their dinner entrees. Chef comes in at 11am-- so best to come after if you want fresh dim sum and dishes. Tax even with cash. read more

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Dim was a good restraunt. Fresh and tasty. The customer service was very friendly. Food was fresh and clean. read more

This is my go-to spot for dimsum. I will drive the 30-40 min drive from south Philly to here for dimsum. I prefer this location to Chinatown as of now and that says a lot. They open at 9:30am but I will recommend coming here on a weekend than weekday for more choices for push cart dimsum. Service is quick as I always try to make it here before 10:30am to avoid waiting for a table. Very spacious and there is always enough pastry dimsum for my tastebuds. I always get the bbq roasted pork triangle pastry, taro fuzzy dumpling, turnip cake, and much more. Always a pleasure coming here. Fast and efficient. read more

I like dim sum here. A lot of selections and good price also. Most dishes are fantastic! Especially my favorite, chicken feet and crispy pork roll in beancurd (freshly made). Overall, I really enjoyed everything. Beware t's super busy on weekends. read more

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Spacious inside and nice decor! Party of 2 went in for lunch at 12:30 on friday. Place was big and there were alot of tables. Servers push cart around and serve people whatever food of their choices and mark it in the order sheet on the table for them to ring up at the end. Food was good overall, except one dimsum which was so cold, dried and hard. Tip is that you shouldn't pick the last dish of stack since it will be cooled down. Dimsum is stacked up as Tower/top in the cart and they serve the middle ones first since those are kept warm and then the last dish gets cold as they go around with the cart. Overall, food was delicious! read more

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The food is good. Most of the time, the service is great too. Except for that one time... my family and I were out celebrating. We finished ordering and decided to get something else to take home. One person came, checked it, and brought the food over. However, a different person came and charged us twice for the same food. We thought, "oh they just didn't check it or smth ig." Then we were going to check out; the price was high, and then we realized. The way this problem was handled was unprofessional. One girl tried to gaslight us, but we told them to check the camera with the other girl. Then the issue was resolved. Solid restaurant, nice ambiance, okay service overall. read more

One of my favorite local Dim sum / Authentic Chinese restaurants that's close to my house. Restaurant: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 5/5 Parking: Free parking onsite. if you're looking to try out authentic Chinese cuisines, this is definitely one of the spots. Only thing you need is to walk in with an open mind. -Restaurant- The atmosphere is very Chinese banquet hall like (Since they host Weddings and events there from time to time). Place is pack full of nice decors and Feng Shui items. Restaurant has a very "Chinese street food" feel to it, very crowded most of the time, especially on weekends, understandable since the food is great. The place is pretty large to accommodate a lot of people. -Service- If you are going for Dim Sum, expect a buffet style service, they bring the food to you in a cart, and you tell them what you want (Or just point and pick haha). If you're going for Dinner service, expect different type of service. But service overall is great, don't be afraid to ask for recommendations. -Food- Probably one of the best Dim sums you can get in the NE Philly. They have all the traditional DIm sum items (ex: Egg tart, dumplings, bbq pork buns, spring rolls, siu mai and lastly one of absolute favorites sticky rice..etc) If you're going for dinner, be sure to try out some of the "Specialty items". Overall a great Authentic Chinese restaurant experience. Food and atmosphere are amazing. read more

China Gourmet - Siu Mai. and Steamed Pork ribs - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ventured out to the northeast part of Philly this past weekend for a private celebratory dinner. It was a pre set menu already chosen by the inviter. To my surprise, I didn't know what to expect but the food, everything from beginning to finish was very tasty good. Instead of naming every single dish, you can scroll through everything is in order from first to last dish. Only missing the last 2 dessert dishes. If you're ever wanting authentic chinese style food, this is a good plan b if you don't feel like dealing with the madness that comes with driving into Philly Chinatown read more

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The food is so good even there pork buns are so crispy and juicy. My other option is the shu mai that is my favorite there. You can contact this restaurant and have a big party or events. read more

We've been getting dim sum takeout from China Gourmet for quite some now. Even though China Gourmet is in Northeast Philly, and a lot further than Chinatown's Ocean Harbor and Ocean City, it is worth the 50 minutes roundtrip drive. We've never eaten inside the restaurant, as it's just my husband and I, and we've gotten used to getting dim sum to go since the pandemic started. Also, I can't imagine how long the wait time can be during peak dim sum hour. Anyway, The variety and quality of the dim sum dishes here are just so much better. And the fact that I have not gotten food poisoning from here gets an extra star from me. Yay China Gourmet! read more

China Gourmet - Dim sum spread - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Awesome food. Terrible ambience. Service is prompt and courteous. This is a place that targets large groups of people -- six to eight would be optimal. If the food wasn't so good, I'd give it three stars. I doubt we'll return. My wife and I tend to go either alone or with one other couple and that makes it really hard to know what to order. Also the portions are absolutely gigantic. Plan to take food home. read more

If you like Dim Sum, this is the place to go! You will definitely save time by not having to travel to Center City Chinatown because it is in the Northeast, Mayfair section of Philadelphia. Now, take my advice: go during the week, because on weekends, if you have a party of more than three, the wait might be longer than you expect, but it's worth it. The Dim Sum is great during the week when they start serving around 11 am and finish around 3 PM. Now, the Dim Sum on weekends is AMAZING! There is so much more to choose from on the roving carts that on weekends, it feels endless. Don't hesitate to take home as much as you can because having it again the next day was just as good. read more