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China House

4.2 (98 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids

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Nasty food

Dirty, rude customer service , food was horrible , wouldn't offer to fix or refund my order. owner laughed in my face and said I got it from elsewhere

Tim M.

Tried the ribs tonight. Excellent! Cooked to perfection. Plump and full if flavor. Fast service and cooked quickly. Short wait and plenty os sitting area to wait for take out order. Quiet pleasant wait. Other patrons were talkative. Making for a pleasant ambiance.

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Sherri W.

I born and raised in South Philly so I am very familiar with this restaurant. When I moved out of the neighborhood more than 15 years ago, I would take the 20-25 minute drive down to get their food. At that time I was ordering the shrimp fried rice and the chicken and broccoli with garlic sauce. Yummy in my tummy. I am happy to report that after all the years of business, their food is still very good. I placed a large order of food for myself and 3 others. We had General Tso's chicken, pork dumplings, shrimp lo mein, shrimp and broccoli, pizza rolls, and shrimp egg rolls (well kinda of). I took away a star because I ordered 3 shrimp egg rolls but only one had a shrimp in it. Yes, as big as the egg roll was, there was one very small shrimp at the bottom. The other two rolls had zero shrimp and I didn't order a regular egg roll. They were still good especially with the duck sauce but I asked for and paid for shrimp rolls. I'm not happy about that.

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Margarita R.

Good typical Cantonese American Chinese food with large portions. We ordered chicken wings with chicken fried rice, chicken & broccoli with fried rice, and veggie lo mein. Everything was fresh, tasty, and plentiful. We had enough food for the next day! The lo mein tasted better the next day, in my opinion.

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Jen K.

Finding your favorite Chinese spot is a task that I am now ready for. China House was recommended as a go to spot...but I didn't have that feeling of home. Ordered the General Tso platter and...yeah. I probably won't go back. If you love this place, suggest a good item and I'll consider going again. Update: I won't be back. It did not agree with me ‍

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5 months ago

They are the best. It always tastes fresh. They give you alot of food for the price. I love going there. You won't be disappointed

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8 months ago

Best Chinese food from South Jersey to South Philly. Fast service and the food is always great!!

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The best chinese restaurant I have found in Philadelphia. Delicious, clean restaurant, and friendly staff.

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Food is great! Prices are right and they've been consistent over 20 years. Just need delivery.

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2 years ago

Excellent food. Clean place! Always consistent. Never a long wait. Wish they took cash.

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The food is not as good as it used to be to be, but it's still clean and you can see the food being prepared

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The best Chinese food in Philly. Worth the cash only annoyance and the drive down south philly

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The best in Philly. Bar none. Can't wait to come back to enjoy it. The place is a staple in South Philly.

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The order arrived early, the food was so good! This will be my new go to for Chinese food! Love them Thank You for a great dinner!

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Dan Dan

4.0
(1.1k reviews)
2.2 mi
$$

We've been coming here for a number of years and enjoy it consistently. The menu is extensive from…read morenoodle dishes, to Sechuan, and Taiwanese selections. The homemade DanDan noodles were our favorite, which are served with ground pork in a spicy peanut sauce. We also got the three cup chicken which was so good, with a sweet, licorice-like glaze. Some other favorites were the black pepper chicken and the long hot chicken, if you enjoy spice. We had the ginger and scallion dish and was not our favorite, as the chicken had a unique consistency and was quite limp. Overall, good service and a relaxing ambiance in a bustling city.

Ordered takeout while visiting from out of town. The ordering process was quick and seamless and…read moreeverything was ready quicker then expected. Unfortunately the experience at pickup wasn't the best. I asked if they had included utensils and the gentleman at the counter said no. I asked for some since I was bringing the food back to my hotel and wouldn't have anything to eat with. He was pretty dismissive and didn't seem to want to give me anything. (I also didn't get any napkins.) Just a little strange when ordering takeout, utensils should be included right? Or at the very least be readily given out when requested? He begrudgingly gave me 2 pairs of chopsticks and a fork, said he ran out of spoons. I didn't notice the lack of napkins until I got back. Now for the food. We ordered dan dan noodles, a chicken lo mein, and Taiwanese minced pork rice. The noodle dishes were decent but the lo mein was a bit too al dente for our liking...especially for our young son. Didn't get a chance to eat the rice because we were all too full from the noodles. Appreciate the generous portions at least. Will see if the rice will make it home safely with us and reheats well. Can't speak on the ambience. Wasn't in there long enough to really look around. Will I order from them again or try in person in the future? I'm not sure. I wasn't blown away by the food or service so...

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Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

4.2
(2.5k reviews)
2.8 mi
$$

Lazy Sunday after an unsuccessful Memorial Day beach weekend. It was cold and rainy all weekend but…read morewe decided to hit up some beef noodle soup place to warm up. On this cold almost summer day, Nan Zhou was hustling and bustling. Separate parties at the same round table and clients coming in and out of the restaurant facade. Warm lighting and active banter. I received my bowl of beef noodle soup was pretty satisfied. Beef was tender with flavorful bites of fattiness. Somehow, the meat tastes beefier than beef. The cilantro had potent herbaceous flavor with some spinach(?) and mustard greens. Noodles were pleasantly chewy w variation in texture. Lowkey, everything else was alright. I like to be nice so I'll say no more. Cucumbers were fine

We came here around 1pm on a Sunday and ordered the mapo tofu with noodles, the house special…read morenoodle soup, and a shrimp stir fry. This place was packed, which is always a good sign, and even with that the staff stayed super prompt and professional. The house special was my favorite. I got it with the knife-cut noodles and it was perfect with the broth. The noodles had that slightly uneven, chewy texture that really holds onto the soup. I never thought I'd be the type to talk about "mouthfeel" but here we are. The broth itself was rich and savory with a deep beef flavor, a little bit of oil on top that adds body without feeling too heavy. It's that classic, comforting Chinese beef noodle soup done really well. I added a braised egg, which had great flavor soaked into it, though it was served cold, which threw me off a bit. The mapo tofu with noodles was also really solid. It had that signature spicy, numbing kick from the Sichuan peppercorns, balanced with a savory, slightly salty sauce. The tofu was soft and silky, and mixing it with the noodles made it extra satisfying. It's got some heat but not overwhelming, just enough to keep you going back for another bite. The shrimp stir fry was lighter but still flavorful. The shrimp were cooked well, tender with a slight snap, and the sauce leaned more on the savory side with a mild sweetness. It felt like a nice balance alongside the heavier noodle dishes. Couple practical things: it's cash only, but there's an ATM right by the seating area which makes it easy. And the portions are generous for the price, so it feels like a really good deal. Overall, super satisfying spot. Busy, a little chaotic, but the food absolutely delivers. Definitely a go-to if you're craving hand-pulled noodles.

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EMei

EMei

4.3
(899 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Celebrating my daughter's partner graduation from Wharton. Had reservations at 8pm for 12 people…read more Arrived 15 minutes early. Place was packed with UBER Eats drivers, about 15+! Hopefully it's good food!? The hostess warned us of 15 minute delay for seatings. No worries. Sat at bar enjoying a beer which was nice. Got to be sat in a room, circular table which was perfect! Then the staff got to work. Took drink orders and food orders. The food was ordered by my daughter so I really don't know what was name of each dish. The Hot and Sour was super. Had a chicken dish like orange chicken that was really good. Something tasted like moshu beef was very tasty. Then they served a spicy chicken that was fantastic! I wish I knew the name!! All in all a good experience.

Visited EMei on the recommendation of my wife's cousin. Upon arrival, they made a table for seven…read moreand we were seated and given water. We had been walking for a while, so we were thirsty. They had an extensive menu, most of which, I've never tasted. So we requested some egg rolls as an appetizer. I also requested won ton soup. My daughter and I decided to share some Singapore noodles and my son requested orange chicken. My cousin requested beef and tofu and two different kinds of dumplings. The food is served family style and it turned out that we requested too much. However, all the dishes were yummy. Favorites were the spicy dumplings, won ton soup, orange chicken, and beef and tofu. There are so many Asian restaurants in this area that you could never try all of them. Anyway, I'm glad we enjoyed EMei. Recommend.

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Han Dynasty

Han Dynasty

4.1
(1.6k reviews)
3.0 mi
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Visiting Philly & I was looking for a decent Chinese restaurant. I was willing to give this a try…read moresince it was walking distance from my hotel. When I first walked in, I was about to walk out as the atmosphere was very hipster-est & not of traditional Chinese restaurant. We sat down. Gave us a menu and tea was served immediately. Good sign. Ordered a twice cook pork and garlic eggplant. It was very good. What impressed me the most was that the food was out within 10 minutes. Now that's authentic! Service is good. Poor server (Angela) was by herself and always kept a happy face. What a professional! Highly recommend if you are looking for good Szechuan food with good service.

I used to be a big fan of the Han Dynasty in University City when I lived in that area, and when I…read morewas in the Penn's Landing area recently I decided to eat at the Old City Han Dynasty for old time's sake. However, I found that the meal didn't live up to what I remembered at the UCity Han Dynasty or the Sichuan food I've had at other spots. My partner and I ordered the dan dan noodles and double cooked pork belly to share, our longtime regular order. The portions were generous and prices were affordable, but both dishes fell short in some ways. The dan dan noodle sauce was mostly sesame-based with little of the chili heat I remembered, and there was only a bit of the ground pork topping. It left me wondering whether they hold off on the spice at this location due to the clientele, whether they changed the recipe, or whether it was just an off day. The pork in the double cooked pork was overcooked and tough, and the dish didn't have enough of the veggie components (leeks and peppers) to balance it out. Another minor nitpick - there was a World Cup game going on while we ate and the multiple downstairs TVs had the game on. The second floor where we were seated also had a nice big TV, yet it seemed to be left on a screensaver slideshow of random landscape photos. Would have been nice to watch the game! I was overall left feeling pretty meh about the meal. I'd give the UCity location another shot, but don't think I'd come back to the Old City one.

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Sampan

Sampan

4.1
(2.4k reviews)
2.3 mi
$$$

Popular spot that was packed when my girlfriends and I went to celebrate a bday on a Sat evening,…read morefor the chef's tasting menu. We were sat right by the kitchen, which was cool as we got to see their assembly line. (Deff reserve in advance and dont be more than 15 mins late for ur rezzy!) We tried the tuna rice crackers (one of my faves), cheesesteak bao, edamame dumplings, wagyu beef, kung pao chicken wing, NY strip steak, crispy walnut shrimp, kimchi fried rice, it was a ton of food. Deff filling. Service was great and all the food was incredible. Highly recommend. Great spot for a special occasion. Pro tip: Parking is tough in this area of the city so give yourself ample time to find.

I went here on a Sunday at 4pm with a reservation for a party of 6. We waited outside a bit bc it…read moretook awhile for the doors to open. We also couldn't be seated until everyone arrived. But, once we were all there, the server came right away! We decided on the Chef's Tasting, which was $56 pp and including 7 items. The entire table has to agree on those items. We got the general tso dumpling, shortrib dumplings, wonton tacos, fried rice, roasted branzino, crispy duck & Korean BBQ beef. Everything was delicious. The meal was topped off with 2 mini ice cream cones... Chocolate caramel and vanilla raspberry. Everything seemed perfectly portioned and timed. Service ran smoothly. They also take your credit card before hand, which I can definitely understand. My biggest complaint is the lighting inside. There is no reason for it to be that dark in the middle of the day. I had to use the light on my phone to see the menu. I also tried my best to use the chopsticks and not ask for a fork. But I tapped out at the fried rice. Apparently they have a really nice outside area as well. My oldest says it's "grounded" and talks about "the vibes."

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