Came here on my own and overestimated my appetite! The serving size is bigger than what I a used to but justifies the price. I like that they had everything you would need at the table, a variety of seasoning, napkins, and gloves! Pretty big selection on the menu with many of my favorite items that I would normally get in China. I strongly recommend eggplant and chicken gizzard. They lean on the spicy side even when I asked for mild. The service is solid, casual and quick. They did forget one of my items but after I reminded them, it came out within a few minutes. The restaurant is small and comfortable. I would come back again for Chinese bbq. read more

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Came by for skewers with some friends visiting from out of town. Was able to be easily seated on a weekday evening for dinner. Service was reasonably fast, though nothing blazing fast here. All of our order was well-spiced, and well-portioned. Things are a bit pricier here, but I think the quality matches. We ordered a good mix of veggies (I recommend the cauliflower and the chives) and meats (pork belly and lamb). Nothing was a miss on our menu, but we weren't getting too wild with our ordering. "Weirdest" order was probably limited to the chicken hearts. On the whole this place is a bit dim, but a good place for smaller groups mainly. There's only a few large tables, so large parties will have a harder time during busier or weekend hours. But on the whole, a great experience for skewers in the city! read more

The skewers were very tasty! I went pretty basic with chicken, lamb, beef, ribs and a few veggies and it didn't disappoint! It's easy to order and comes out quick. Fun and casual spot to get a quick bite! read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chicken, beef, lamb, pork ribs, cauliflower and mushrooms - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

so so so good!! offers a variety of skewers: my personal favs were mushrooms, octopus, all the different types of chicken skewers, sausage was a bit too sweet and veggies too salty but just personal preference. but the fried rice?? oh my it was fried so perfectly, and cucumbers were also v yummy. would recommend!!! read more

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Pork belly is good, a little too salty (dont need dipping salt), but each piece is too big. Beef is a little too dry. Chicken heart a little too chewy. My favorites are: taiwan sausage (very juicy and a little sweet), chicken (the marinade is good and meat is tender. read more

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Great skewers, though I got it as takeout, I would definitely be going back to try it in person the next time I visit. The lamb cumin skewers were tasty and the chicken skewers were particularly tender which I enjoyed the most. The vegetable skewers like the lotus root were also really good. read more

This place is amazing. Their skewers are authentic, fresh, and not too salty. My partner and I ordered a ton of different dishes, but my favorite might have been the chicken and corn. All delicious options! The owner was kind too. We accidentally got overcharged by a skewer, so he let us minimize the tip to compensate. He was very communicative and we look forward to coming back! read more

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I haven't had a ton of skewers before, so these were fun to eat! We got medium spicy which I found spicy but doable and tried everything that sounded good :) We got the sweet appetizer rice cakes, roast eggplant dish, tofu, pork belly, beef, squid, Taiwan sausage, king sausage, mini sausage, frog legs, and bacon wrapped shrimp. Everything was tasty but notable favorites were the rice cakes (both the sweet appetizer and the skewer), king sausage skewers, bacon wrapped shrimp, and golden bun skewer. The frog leg skewer (my first time trying) was like a surprisingly good cross between chicken and fish, and the pork belly was quite good too! Each skewer order comes with one skewer, but there's enough to share, especially if you order multiple skewers to try! I would definitely come back but maybe order a bit less for two people (but the leftovers were good!) :) read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Eggplant - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I was double charged in March. The card reader was "down," so staff told me to Zelle Chunxiu Feng directly. My card was charged anyway. I paid twice for the same meal and have not been refunded. Watch your bank account if you pay here. read more

What skewers we tried: Potato, sweet corn, fish tofu, chicken wings, chicken, beef, frog leg, spicy wontons and beef bbq. The must trys go to the chicken wing skewers. Perfectly seasoned with a nice little crunch on it. Honestly everything was really good - I'd suggest getting only one of everything so you're able to try more stuff. As for spice, I only went one level up from "mild". As someone who's not a big spice person, it was perfect for me. It still had a little kick but didn't make the experience overwhelming. The inside is small but we were sat quickly. We came on a Sunday afternoon and not a lot of people were inside thankfully. We were served quickly and the food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant isn't super fancy but casual and a great place if you're looking for a quick bite to eat on the go. We'll definitely be back! read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Sweet Corn, Fish Tofu BBQ Skewer, Potato BBQ Skewer, Chicken BBQ Skewer, New Orleans Chicken Wings, Frog Leg, Beef BBQ Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small restaurant but friendly staff helped us get seated pretty quickly! Got a few different skewers and I thought the vegetables were great -- meat skewers not so much. We asked for mild but it was incredibly spiced so not sure if it went through? read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overall, I can say the staff is super friendly and the restaurant is very clean, including the bathroom. The food is pretty good, just not for me. A lot of it has to do with the spices. To start off on the skewers, the sausage, ribs and chicken were excellent. The beef had a very strange spice on it, same as the braised chicken dish. Which I honestly didn't like it all. Both tasted much more like Middle Eastern food than Asian. I'm not a big fan of curry and things like that, so that's probably why I didn't really enjoy either. Total price was under $50 which seems very fair. Not sure if I would go back personally, but I still recommend trying them if you're in the area. read more

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These were some of the best skewers I've had and I eat a lot. Both the lamb and beef ones were seasoned perfectly and the surprising part is that it was juicy. Other places tend to overcook it. They cooked it to a nice medium. I feel like they use better quality meat since it was also tender. The pork belly skewers were exceptional. The flavors were shocking and had the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The service was extremely friendly. If you're here to explore Chinatown, I recommend stopping to grab a few skewers to munch on as you walk around the streets. I'll definitely be back! read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The portion size for this place is really good and the food comes out within 10-15 minutes.

Meat skewers and sweet corn on the cob were all delicious! We got lamb, beef, and pork belly - all with the spicy seasoning. Staff were polite, service was quick, and the restaurant was clean. The only slightly disappointing part of our meal were the golden buns we got for dessert. The sweet sauce was drizzled on top rather than in a bowl for dipping, so we didn't feel like there was enough sauce for the buns. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Lamb BBQ Skewer (4), Beef BBQ Skewer (2), Pork Belly BBQ Skewer (1), Sweet Corn (1), Golden Bun BBQ Skewer (1), Rice (1) - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of the only Chinese bbq skewer spots in Chinatown, although they have other entrees as well. It's more of a casual place. You order by writing on a paper menu. The skewers are well seasoned and they have extra seasonings on the table if needed but we don't usually use them. I really liked the preserved eggs with tofu and rice cakes with honey. The rice cakes with honey are coated in what tasted like sesame powder so it tasted like a sesame ball without the red bean filling and all the oil. The owners are very friendly. The place is rarely busy so you don't have to worry about a wait. Highly recommend if you're a bbq lover. read more

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You will always be famous. Food is great quality and lots of options. Something for everyone. Casual dining. Service is not fast but not slow. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My favorite go-to place for skewers! Best one you can find in Chinatown and it's a BYOB! I always order the beacon wrapped enoki mushroom. It's so good! I also like chicken meat skewer, which is tender and not too dried. You can sprinkle more seasoning like red pepper powder and cumin if you love spicy spicy like me. This place is small and cozy owned by a small family. Even though they don't understand and speak English well, but they're very friendly and attentive. Everything is good. Except the squid, which is hard and on a chewy side. You need a strong teeth for that lol. I recommended bring some beers to have with your skewers, it's the best pairing! It's a good mood. This place is perfect for anyone who wants to chill with friends and have a yummy small bite snacks. read more

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Just ate here after a day at PAX Unplugged and it was awesome. Food was hot, came out fast and was reasonably priced. 2 of us with tip ate for $89 the bill was $75. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Super popular skewers place which attracts a younger crowd. We managed to snag the last available table. We ordered by marking how many of each item we wanted on the paper menu. It's a little pricier than skewer carts but the restaurant and a lot more overhead to cover so understandable. They have skewers for meat and vegetables and some noodles dishes that come out on a small grill. We got mild because we can't handle spice. Our first plate of skewers which included beef, lamb, frog legs, chicken wings, heart, gizzard and chives were a tad spicy but everything was really good. My husband didn't like the chives because they were chewy but you just have to pull one strand off the stick and eat the whole piece. The chicken wings were really yummy and had a nice distinct savory flavor. Gizzards and hearts were cooked well and we ordered them again in the second round. The frog legs were a tad dry. We also got squid, Taiwanese sausages, oyster mushrooms, chicken and pork belly. I didn't really like the pork belly because it felt fatty but my husband liked it. The Taiwanese sausage is on the sweeter side but definitely crispy and juicy. The squid tentacle is very tender while the body has more chew and bite. Overall definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the mood for skewers. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food was great. Busy(which was a good sign). I can't remember everything we ordered(friends ordered most of the items) read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty good skewer restaurant my favorite was probably the fried tofu skewer. It had a sweet and salty seasoning on it. My least favorite was the lamb, I usually love lamb skewers but this one was kind of bland. I think it needed salt, but I didn't see the salt shaker at the table. The mini sausage was also really good. And my favorite also was squid but for some reason the squid was kind of cold... Would definitely come back and try more of the veggie skewers. Prices were reasonable read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - 2 Squid BBQ Skewer, 2 Lamb BBQ Skewer, Fish Tofu BBQ Skewer, Mini Pork Sausages Skewer, Fried Tofu BBQ Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chuan Kee has mastered the art of the skewer. The meats and potato skewer were delicious! The meats were so fatty and meaty; I really enjoyed it. While it was a great experience, the prices didn't match with the value. I'd prefer Zhi Izakaya over this since the ambiance is nicer and prices are more appropriate over there. Service was nice, and the restaurant had a good amount of people for a Friday night. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We got medium spicy skewers, and they were soooooo good. I loved the chicken and lotus root!! The tofu was good but i. Am not vegetarian and will instead get another chicken next time. Friends said the golden buns were tasty and not dry. Yum read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Beef BBQ Skewer Chicken BBQ Skewer Lotus Root BBQ Skewer Fried tofu skewer Pork Belly BBQ Skewer Golden Bun BBQ Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is very tasty with a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. Enough to make a solid meal. A good place to go to with your omnivore friends. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - A selection of vegetarian skewers. - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Was so excited to try this place - from the pictures, expected to do hot pot style with skewers but turns out it is them cooking up all the skewers and presenting them on trays. Turned out so well, and loved the appetizer dishes - the thousand year old egg and tofu was sooooo good. Service was excellent - we were the first in the store! Very attentive owner/server Restaurant is casual and intimate. Was perfect with kids read more

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Had a good experience here. Staff are super friendly with very generous portions for both meat and vegetable skewers. Flavor was not quite there for some skewers and textures for some vegetable dishes were too soft/soggy. I would come back, but be more selective with what I ordered Beef (3/5) - Tough, chewy Lamb (5/5) - Very tender, best skewer we ordered. Hot pepper (4/5) - Tastes like a big shishito pepper, also delicious Chicken (4/5) - Doesn't actually taste like Chinese skewer flavor, almost halal vibe but was cooked well and tasty Golden bun (3/5) - Sweet fried bun, what you'd expect. Bacon-wrapped okra and (3/5) - what you'd expect Bacon-wrapped enoki (3/5) - same Chive (3/5) - huge portion but a bit overcooked Potato (3/5) - comes in one giant slab which detracted from texture, became a little soggy Hot and spicy dumpling (4/5) - tastes great, just not spicy at all read more

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Pretty standard/solid Chinese skewer spot, giving it 5 stars to show support and help keep the place going. I liked that they have a paper menu for you to write on for your order to avoid any confusion since they seem to only/mainly speak Chinese and I don't. Great place if you want a quick snack (3 skewers is a snack for me). read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Lamb BBQ Skewer, Beef BBQ Skewer, Bacon Wrapped Enoki Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Right next to the Matcha Maiko on Race Street. My friends and I stopped here before a night out. Food: I thought that all the meat skewers were cooked thoroughly and seasoned well. If you want an extra kick, they provide spices at each table. My favorite skewers for the night were the pork belly and bacon wrapped quail egg. The chicken thigh was also quite good. I found the seasoning to my taste but you might find it a little spicy or salty. Service: Ordering was simple and done by checking off what you want on a paper (similar to AYCE sushi places). Our food came out within 15 minutes of ordering and the appetizers appeased our stomachs before the main course. Ambiance: While the shop wasn't decorated with any obvious theme, it did leave me with a good impression. Eating here reminded me of what it's like to go eat at a market stall in Taiwan where my family is from. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Clam with Rice Noodles and Edamame - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Got takeout lunch because I was in the city for work and needed to hit the road to drive home. Wanted something I could eat in the car without creating a mess. Ordered online, picked up my food which was ready when I got there. So delicious! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Philly. read more

I loved everything here but the price. The price came out to be around $150 for a party of 4, which I consider expensive for skewers. The skewers were delicious and well seasoned. If you needed more seasoning there were many options on the table. My favorite was the bacon wrapped okra and the bacon wrapped emoji mushrooms. The service was decent and what you would expect. Overall, I would recommend this place for a snack and not a full meal because of the price. read more

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I think this has to be the best Chinese skewers spot I have ever had. It's simple, easy, good, delicious, juicy skewers. It is super easy to order. Just fill out the menu and write how many you want of each. You can also adjust the spice level as well. I opted for mild on all my skewers. My top favorite skewers are the beef, fish tofu, chicken, and bacon enoki. All were perfectly cooked and tasted juicy. The best one that's not on skewers is the Chicken thigh. I was shocked of how big the chicken thigh was and it was so juicy & delicious. Has to be the best chicken thigh I have ever had. Overall, I highly recommend. 5/5 for sure!!! read more

Nice to get authentic skewers I have been missing since I lived in Beijing. We got beef, lamb, trumpet mushroom and chicken. They are peanut allergy aware so I could only have the chicken as peanut was present in the spice mix of the others. I also got a spicy rice noodle in soup which was delicious. read more

This is a pretty cool place in Chinatown. As their name implies, their best dishes are their various skewers. I think this place is best experienced with a group so that you can order a variety of different dishes and try them all out. That's what we did and it turned out great. The food came out relatively quickly and all in one neat tray which is pictured here. We got fried donuts, rice cakes, beef, fried tofu, chicken, and pork belly. Highly recommend their fried donut which is a sweet dish that is crunchy and warm when eaten fresh. Also love the fried pork belly. Everything was seasoned and grilled perfectly. I have no complaints and would definitely return. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - A variety of skewer dishes including: fried donut, fried rice cakes, sausage, fried tofu, pork belly, beef. - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was really excited to find out about a skewer place in Chinatown. We went with a group of 6 people for my friend's birthday party. They were really accommodating for big groups and were also BYOB. We ordered a bunch of skewers including lamb, beef, and chicken. We also ordered a few dishes like the crawfish, clam vermicelli, and a veggie dish. The skewers were pretty pricey they were 3.50 dollars for a decent size skewer, but even in nyc I was always able to get skewers for 2.00. The chicken skewers are definitely not worth it for the price. Overall the place was fine nothing too special. I'm not too sure I would return any time soon. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Crawfish soup, lamb and beef skewers, corn, and chives - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been looking to try this spot since they opened and finally got the chance to, last Friday. I tried the chicken skewers, fish tofu, and fried tofu skewers. All were well seasoned, great price, and delicious. I also got the enoki mushroom soup to accompany it, and added clear noodles to truly make a meal out of it. Everything was delicious. The soup was perfect, I wouldn't change a thing about it - and service was very friendly and a great mom&pop/homey vibe. The only reason this is not a 5 star, and also the reason I won't be returning - is because they solely use disposable 1 time use plastics/materials for serving for dining-in. The enoki mushroom was served in an aluminum rectangle container, and plastic spoon and chopsticks. As much as I wanted to love this place, my environment-loving soul cannot support this business for this reason. I hope that I'll be able to pop in, in 6-12 months to see if that's changed. read more

I LOVE it here I always get the frog legs yeah I know but you gotta try it I promise you it'll be worth it. It's a cute little restaurant and though it hectic outside it seems to be peaceful and quiet inside and the service is so quick and friendly with a bright smile all the time I Absolutely Loved The Food , Employees & The Peaceful Aura there read more

The skewers here take me back to the nights of street food back in China! We ordered 4 lamb skewers, 4 beef skewers, 2 beef tendons, and 1 lotus root skewer. The lamb and the beef were really delicious, though not as spicy like they do in China! It definitely has some cumin and maybe 5 spice seasoning. The beef tendons were not so good because they were rather tough. It was chewy whereas it should normally be melt-in-your-mouth gooey and soft. The lotus root was cut thick, and was rather satisfying to bite into. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Our skewer order! Beef BBQ Skewer, Beef Tendon Skewer, Lamb BBQ Skewer, Lotus Root BBQ Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Extremely cheap skewers - $2 for meats/$1.5 veggies). Little gem is a byob and opened every late (to 12/1am depending on the day). Each table is stocked with containers of spices. You have the option of buying grilled skewers or a hotpot combo that comes in a metal tub. My favorite skewers to get are the beef and mini sausages. The grilled pork and chicken were ok. Only thing I wish is that for the hotpot combos is that you can make your own combinations instead of picking preset ones. Quick service. No one really bothers you. Although I wish they were more attentive. read more

Chuan Kee Skewer - Beef and sausage skewers - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great place for a few quick skewers. I like the combination of squid and pork belly which allows you to mix lean and fatty meats. Shrimp wrapped in bacon was not bad but not spectacular either. Plan to try a few more in the future. Reasonably priced. read more