So I am visiting from out of town, and I'm staying nearby. When I was preparing to come on this…read moretrip, I checked things out beforehand because I knew that I would be eating out. This place immediately came to mind after I read the reviews, and I ordered takeout tonight. I am very pleased to say that this was an amazing experience! I opted to do fairly simple dim sum, mainly because a restaurant that has "dim sum" in its name should shine in this category. I was able to place my order online, and had the scallion pancake, the pork, soup, dumplings, the chicken and shiitake dumplings, and the shrimp shu mai. The order was prepared, extremely fast, but very attentively. The packaging was thoughtful and protective, without being wasteful. They included a small container of delicious black vinegar/soy for dipping, and some chopsticks. All of the dishes were fantastic! My favorite was probably the shrimp dumplings, and I was happy that it was two for one night. Everything tasted very fresh and well-made. The seasoning was spot on, without being overly salty. My only regret was that after going to pick these up, I noted that the inside of the establishment appeared to be quite quaint and comfortable, and would definitely recommend that people check this place out for dine in options. The staff were very friendly, and made the pick up experience a positive one. So, if you're in the area and really want to have some dim sum, I would definitely recommend this place. I will most definitely be back in the future!!

The atmosphere hits that sweet spot--there's an easy, social hum that makes it perfect for a big…read moretable of friends, yet the lighting is gently dim and warm enough that a two-person dinner still feels intimate. Conversations don't get swallowed by noise; you can hear each other without shouting. Menus can sprawl, but this one has range without chaos: plenty to explore, clearly laid out, and a mocktail section that feels thoughtful rather than sugary. Prices are kind to the wallet given the portion sizes. My must-order lineup starts with the scallion pancakes--the clear headliner. The shrimp lo mein is comfort done right: soft, chewy noodles, well-seared shrimp, and a sauce that coats rather than drowns. And a new favorite is the egg custard--silky and softly set, lightly sweet.

Everything from food, service, ambience, and decor was awesome!!!! Loved the butter chicken and…read morebutter naan. Will definitely come back here!

From the moment you step in, this restaurant wraps you in warmth and elegance. The ambient…read morelighting, soft music, and thoughtfully curated decor create a space that feels both celebratory and serene. We ordered chicken 65 which was crisp and flavorful, the Malai kofta melts in your mouth, with layers of spice and aroma . Even garlic naan was soft and fresh! Portions are generous, presentation is refined, and flavors are deep, authentic, and unforgettable. Mango lassi was refreshing! The staff are welcoming and attentive .Food arrived pretty quickly. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in a flavorful escape, this place is more than a meal--it's an experience. Highly Recommend!!

Unassuming on the outside but with a very cozy well decorated interior and some fantastic Chinese…read morefood if you know what to order. My family's been her a few times and liked the food so much we explored the upper floor event space to potentially host a family member's wedding dinner, and while we ended up going with another restaurant due to having a space more appropriate for our number of guest, we still love the food here. The menu has a whole range of things from common American Chinese dishes like general Tsos chicken, etc. but if you want the real experience, get some more authentic things from their chefs special or classic menus. Our favorites are the salted fish fried rice, full of smoky wok flavor and bits of salted dried fish that give a delicious salty umami flavor that brings this dish way above your generic chicken or shrimp fried rice. On our last visit we tried the whole fried fish with sweet and sour sauce on top of the fried bone carcass - really an outstanding dish, well priced, large and most importantly delicious; the fish filet chunks are generous and well fried with a savory sauce that's not too sweet or sour, and the lightly coated deep fried carcass is cooked just right so that the softer edge bones and skin and cartilage turn into a tasty crispy sort of fish chip that it sort of a fun fun two in one dish. We also got the salt and pepper fried pork chop, which had a generous portion of crispy but juice inside fried pork with just the right amount of salt, pepper, garlic, and chilis. Overall, while the place looks like your generic Asian restaurant, the dishes here are consistently tasty, fairly priced, and a cut above lots of other places in the area!

I am a student up the street and i genuinely needed to use the bathroom . I walked in and it was…read morevery empty with not even a worker in sight. I walked to where the bathroom was located and that was when one of the workers was coming out of the stall , when she sees me she tells me that the bathrooms were for customers only . As a fast food worker who had worked in multiple restaurants, i understand that there are policies or regulations that must be followed . However, I was one second from peeing down my legs while carrying school items in my hands . As I beg to use the bathroom she says that the next time I come I would have to purchase something . Completely understandable, I went in and did what I needed to do and took no longer than 3 minutes . As I'm walking out, she confronts while I'm walking and she's following me 3x saying "you don't say nothing , you don't say nothing " , "you have to say thank you .". As an employee you do NOT wait or chase people down for mannerism after you've already had an attitude to allow me to use the bathroom in the first place . I would have said thank you had she not given me a difficult time to genuinely pee . With all said, 0 stars if I could just on customer service.

Ekta Indian Cuisine has completely changed the way I feel about Indian food. I've used them…read moreexclusively for takeout, and every time I'm blown away by the quality and flavor of the dishes. As someone who doesn't typically gravitate toward Indian cuisine, I've been genuinely impressed with how approachable and satisfying their menu is. Their saag paneer, in particular, is a standout--perfectly creamy, flavorful, and never overpowering with spice. One of the biggest wins for me is that Ekta's food is flavorful without being too spicy, which is a rare and much-appreciated balance, especially for a self-proclaimed spice wimp like myself. Even better, my six-year-old--who usually finds something to complain about with every delivery meal--actually requests their dal makhani. That alone is enough to keep Ekta on our regular rotation. My wife has her own go-to order: garlic naan, samosas, and chicken tikka masala. She's consistently happy with everything, and it's clear the kitchen puts care into each item. Everything arrives hot, fresh, and packed with care. It's hard to find reliable takeout that pleases our whole family, but Ekta has managed to hit the mark every single time.

Food 3/10 Atmosphere 5/10…read moreService 4/10 Tips I LIVE for the northern liberties location at the Indian cuisine, and this was the first time I ordered from this location. First of all, food was all lukewarm, or cold. It seemed like it had been out for quite a few hours. The curry tasted off, sour, and old. I didn't end up finishing my food, but both my partner, and I had terrible nausea, vomiting, stomach ache after eating the curry. The chicken was also extremely dry, tasted, sour again, and it was so nontender. I do not think I will be ordering from this location again. Order at your own risk!!

King of Tandoor had a change in management this past year, and to my understanding, the entire…read moreplace was overhauled so you all can feel free to disregard reviews from anything earlier than mid-2025. I went for the first time today after seeing a social media ad for their buffet; a couple of my favorite Indian buffets closed down during COVID so I was excited to see a new one open up near Center City. They have their buffet Fri-Sun and I went on a Friday lunchtime and it was pretty quiet. The inside of the restaurant is very polished with white tablecloths and tasteful decor, and the servers are very welcoming and attentive considering that it's a buffet. The selection is a little smaller than other Indian buffets I've been to and doesn't have all the Western Indian restaurant classics (though there is a good butter chicken). But I found the two namesakes of the restaurant - the tandoori chicken kebab and the biryanis - were standouts and had a perfect amount of spice that was noticeable but not too intense. I didn't mind the smaller menu as a tradeoff for good quality, though one request would have been to have a dish with paneer to strengthen the vegetarian offerings and because I just love paneer! I'd also consider switching out some of the fried options like gobi manchurian and pakora for additional curries as the fried stuff just doesn't hold up as well in steam tables. The buffet was $18.99 a person as of the time of writing, which I thought was a very reasonable price for all-you-can-eat food that also tastes great. I'd be willing to come back for sure, especially if they switch up the buffet dishes from day to day and I can try new things!

A huge fan of their malai kofta. I also ordered the chili paneer appetizer which was really good.read more

8/18/2026 My first trip to Philadelphia with this being my…read morefirst stop was absolutely perfect. My server Sarah was very attentive and helpful giving me the run down of the menu. She suggested the lunch special, and it did not disappoint for $18 and some change. I got the lemongrass pork bahn mi 2 minis at that stuffed with all the good things. The beef pho was the perfect size and the broth was sooo clean I was in love. A glass of wine topped the meal and I was stuffed. The vibe was so casual with old school hits playing in the back ground and the dim lighting made it a go to spot for a date. They have an upstairs with additional seating that overlooks everything. I'd recommend and surly come back whenever I'm in the city. Bathroom rating: 5/5 loved the pink toilets

Always enjoy the ambiance of Miss Saigon, it's a very casual dining spot for Thai food…read more The Shaking Beef was great, very flavorful and a nice amount of food. The River Prawns were good albeit a bit difficult to eat, I do feel like there may have been a bit too much sauce. The prawns were also a bit overcooked as they were chewy but not too bad. It was super unfortunate they didn't have any desserts but the ice cream. The scoop was pretty small and tastes more like coconut as opposed to Mango Sticky Rice. The cocktails were amazing as always. They're easy to drink and have a good flavor palette.

We've walked past here many times but have never pulled the trigger, and we are so glad we did…read moretonight! They have been here for 2 years and 1 month as of April 2026. They have a pre fix menu mostly (it changes every month), but on Saturdays, they do the giant Liwetan communal eating, which is served on a banana leaf and meant to be eaten with your hands. Let me just start by saying that we are Hardena groupies. I have almost broken my phone screen trying multiple times to get my hands on a #notpizza box during the pandemic. This was the brainchild of Chef Diana at Hardena, and it was truly one of the only bright spots from COVID. Anyway, this is Chef Diana's own restaurant (her family still owns Hardena), and while the flavors and sambal (hot sauce) are very similar to Hardena, she makes Indonesian food truly beautiful with her creativity. The plating is that of a Michelin star / James beard winning restaurant. I mean, just look at this giant dumpling that is shaped so beautifully and then really imaginatively placed inside a red cabbage leaf in a bowl. I'm used to Indonesian food being served from a warming tray in takeout boxes so this really blew my mind. They serve three different sauces (2 sambals and a sweet one). Everything was spectacular, and the dishes keep getting bigger in the 5 course pre fixe (not including dessert, but this was a very nice size). Each dish was explained to us carefully and gently delivered by Chef Diana's wife. There are only about 6 tables so reservations are limited (and you pre pay). They do have a vegan menu, but you have to let them know ahead of time or else they have to scramble (which they graciously did tonight for a walk in). They also gave my mom tea when she asked for it, even though that's not something they normally offer. The interior is super cute and well-decorated, and that pink neon sign really shines nicely through the window. I will have to try to resist temptation every time we pass this (which is often), but I'm already thinking about when we can go back! Don't sleep on Rice & Sambal!

My husband found this spot as it has a vegan tasting menu and we were looking for a unique and…read morespecial anniversary celebration dinner. We noted "vegan" in our reservation and they were ready for us when we arrived! The menu for this small family-owned spot changes every month, and we tried the June menu. They present five fixed courses for dinner, and the service was warm and welcoming. We were blown away by the whole meal! I enjoyed every single dish, and my husband who usually doesn't love vegan food also enjoyed every dish. The flavors were bold, flavor-packed, tangy, and spicy. They also give you three unique hot sauces to accompany your meal, all of which had a delicious kick. Our faves of the June menu were Soto Kaldu Kering (house made noodles, lemongrass tofu scramble, bean sprouts, chives, ginger & galangal coconut oil, lime) - absolutely delectable chewy noodles and savory scramble and so much flavor - and the Sambal Caesar Salad (grilled romaine, vegan sambal caesar dressing, tempe crouton crumbles, grated housemade vegan cheese, shallots) - a suprising favorite, but the flavors were just so mouthwatering with a kick from the shallots, spice from the sambal, crunch from crouton crumbles. Highly recommend Rice & Sambal - we would come back to try another month's menu.

Attended our reservation for Gabriella's Vietnam while visiting Philly, and I'm really glad we did…read more The service was friendly and attentive without ever feeling over the top. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the steak was definitely the standout. It was super tender, and the green sauce that came with it was so good that I wanted to put it on everything. The clams were also perfectly cooked. Fresh, flavorful, and not overdone. Overall, it was a great meal. Would recommend!

We visited Gabriella's Vietnam this weekend and are pretty satisfied with our dinner there. The…read morerestaurant is located in south Philly so mostly street parking (but even on a Saturday evening, there are still some available near by). We ordered couple appetizers and three main dishes: 1) Water Fern Dumplings: Very unique and tasty. Love the dipping sauce. 2) Fried calamari : seasoned perfectly and crispy. 3) Shaken Beef: Fresh and grilled well. 4) Lemongrass Tofu: Kind of sweet and sour, not much lemongrass flavor, but our daughter loves it. 5) Seafood Fried Rice: Good but nothing special. Overall, great good and good service.