I've had their catering before and was excited to try their food again. I recommend dining in as I…read morethought that the rice was more dry when we did take out. The goat korai did not have much korai, but was very tender.

Woondal - Philadelphia, PA | 0.5 out of 5…read more I came to Woondal with my family with high expectations after reading the glowing reviews, but unfortunately, we were all extremely disappointed. The food was everything you don't want in a good meal. Nearly every dish tasted like it had been microwaved rather than freshly prepared. The flavors were completely off--dry, bitter, overly salted, and somehow still tasteless at the same time. We ordered the Drums of Heaven, Chicken Spring Rolls, Shrimp Biryani (especially awful), Chicken Shashlik, and Beef Biryani. Every single dish was a letdown. The biryanis lacked aroma and depth, the meats were dry, and nothing tasted balanced or thoughtfully cooked. The only redeeming item was the chai I ordered after the meal, which I needed just to help settle my stomach. This is, without question, the lowest rating we have ever given a restaurant since I began writing reviews on Yelp. Based on our experience, I genuinely question the validity of the many high-rated reviews this place has received. We rate Woondal 0.5 out of 5. I strongly do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Save your money--you'd honestly be better off eating at the McDonald's across the street.

We ordered- American girl roll, dynamite roll and Kani roll. The American girl roll is my favorite…read morebut my husbands is the Kani roll which is also his favorite at another restaurant. The general Tso's chicken sauce flavor was really good, so was the shumai. We also ordered walnut shrimp which I forgot to take a picture of. We enjoyed all the food. 2 platters, 3 rolls for $57 bucks and leftovers for lunch be next day, pretty good.

I've always had a good experience here. Fresh sushi. We love th also get the bento box.read more

Made dinner ressys here as I was visiting Philly for the first time and heard so many good things…read moreabout the famous edamame dumplings. Parking was easy to find outside, and I was welcomed and greeted nicely upon entering. They provided me with a veggie menu upon seating me, which I really appreciated. I also had the pleasure of being waited on by the very handsome Vinny. He checked in on me often and made sure I was enjoying my meal. The edamame dumplings were pretty good! I had imagined whole edamame beans, but they were mashed inside, which was definitely a surprise. Also had the wasabi mashed potatoes, which had a very unique flavor that I hadn't had before. Overall my dining experience went very well. I accidentally dropped one of my chopsticks, and a gentleman picked it up immediately and got me a new one. Inside the ambiance was relaxing and the lights were dim, but I was still able to take nice pics of my meal. Highly recommend if you're in the area :)

We used to go to Buddakan in Atlantic City, but it was permanently closed during COVID, so I was…read morereally happy to see they have a location in Philly. We made a reservation for 5:30 tonight and were seated toward the back near the bar. Service: 5 stars. Our server, Ryan F., was excellent. He was very personable, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He had the entire menu memorized and was able to explain the ingredients and dishes in detail. His level of service definitely added to the experience. Drinks: We started with the Honor cocktail, which was citrusy, refreshing, and a nice way to start the evening. Later, I ordered the lychee martini, one of my favorites, and it was just as good as I remembered. Food: For appetizers, we shared the tuna tartare spring rolls, yellowtail sashimi, and shrimp dumplings. The tuna tartare spring rolls and yellowtail were both very good and flavorful. The shrimp dumplings, however, were just okay and didn't really stand out. We've had better elsewhere. For our mains, I ordered the miso cod and crab fried rice, and both were absolutely delicious. The miso cod was flavorful and satisfying, and the crab fried rice was one of the highlights of the meal. Both brought back the flavors I remembered from our past visits. Hubby ordered the wok cashew chicken, which he found just okay and not particularly memorable. Overall: A very good dining experience, but not everything was a home run. The service was outstanding, and the miso cod, crab fried rice, and lychee martini were the highlights for me. A couple of the dishes were less impressive, especially considering the prices. Still, it was great to revisit Buddakan in Philly. There are several other dishes I'd like to try, so I'm looking forward to another dinner here.

Sampan is probably my favorite spot in Philly for happy hour. The restaurant itself has such a cool…read moreatmosphere, with dimly lit seating, two bars inside, and a back graffiti bar that has a completely different vibe with a more open and lively feel. I come here for happy hour every now and then because the prices are really great, and both the food and drinks are delicious. We started with the specialty cocktail and the Thai Punch, and both were really good. They had fruity undertones, and the alcohol wasn't overpowering at all -- I could easily have a few of these. For food, we got a few orders of the kung pao chicken wings. They were perfectly crispy with a really flavorful glaze. The portion size was also very generous, especially for the happy hour price. These are a great example of Asian-style fried chicken wings done right. I definitely want to come back and try their full dinner menu since I've only been here for happy hour so far. Luckily, it's not too far from where I live in the city, so I'll definitely be back!

Amazing Pan-Asian restaurant in Center City that specializes in small shareable bites. Every time…read moreI'm in Philly, I try something new here. Place is super trendy with an open concept kitchen and dark lighting. I might be getting old because I find myself wanting more lighting lol Service is spectacular and if it's your first time here they'll fully explain their menu and recommendations. This time our server explained the tasting course, but we decided to order a la carte. A refreshing Ming Mule came out first and it was just what I needed after being inside of a stadium on a 100 degree day. We also ordered an order of the pork bao which was so tasty. You can never go wrong with a pork belly appetizer and each order comes with two. The shrimp pad Thai had all the flavors you expect from a classic pad Thai but with their own twist. The Szechuan chicken was crispy and had sweet notes. Definitely two great picks. Opted out from dessert because we were so stuffed but they have a great ice cream cone option if you are in the mood.

Solid place inside Reading Terminal Market! Would recommend and would get again…read more It can seem overwhelming at the choices. When you have foodie fomo, you want to try all of the delicious-sounding baos, but most people will be satisfied with 2-3. I opted for a combo platter, which came with 2 baos, 1 drink, and the option of wonton "chips" or boba ice cream. "A side of ice cream! How fun!" I thought. Rookie move. It was delicious, yes, even with my kids pilfering bites left and right. The problem is the market place is so crowded, a lot of the ice cream will melt by the time you've sat down. If you don't mind it a little melty, then no big deal. The baos are decent. It's a small operation, so the baos are clearly a mass-produced situation and so not as fluffy as you might get elsewhere where it could be steamed to order. Compared to other pre-made baos I've had, these were good. The fillings were ample and delicious. The pork belly special was fantastic and the Mongolian beef was great as well. The folks behind the counter were friendly and quick. Considering it's a major market in a major city, I'd call the prices very reasonable. Worth trying out!

Loved it! Albeit a bit trendy and pricey, it's a great snack option in reading market…read moreGot the kung pao tofu bun and it did not disappoint, stall is set up like an assembly line so my bao was ready literally within a minute Seating is cramped but that's what you can expect there all the time so I went outside to eat my food in peace This was SO good, I love having a decent vegan snack option around especially as someone who is always hunting for protein rich options and this delivered. They did not skimp on the tofu, will definitely be back

Came here for a birthday celebration and had never been here before. Upstairs is bar with open…read moreseating. Downstairs is and upstairs they have large spacious rooms available to rent for your karaoke party. You can choose a traditional karaoke tune or you can choose a song to sing along or even lip sync to. The sound quality is very good and is adjustable. Ordering food for the party was a little bit awkward you go the order window, pay and order and they bring in your food to the room. I guess that was ok but for a large party it was a little awkward with random orders coming in and out. The food wasn't great wasn't terrible.. the price point for food was also fair ! Pricing was very fair for the value we did order bottle service for the room at booking!

The food is good! Great for karaoke. There are private rooms and even a large room for…read moreevents/parties. I was disappointed that the restaurant area closed & is now an event/karaoke room. The service is good. You can order food up front & eat at the full service bar. There is also security onsite.

I haven't come here in some years. I had a taste for their wings so I came here for dinner tonight…read more It was empty and I thoroughly enjoyed that. Jessica was very helpful. Very good this time. I tried the beef Bulgogi fried rice and I also of course did get wings. They were still good a little more better than I remember, but still good. The Bulgogi fried rice it was OK. I think I wanted a little more flavor and I wanted some heat to it. They don't have any heat to offer. Note to self. My neighbor got the shrimp fried rice and the shrimp were very small for $20. They look like salad shrimp very disappointing. I also got my mango Soju; They no longer give it in a pineapple, which was very disappointing, but I still enjoyed it

Fried chicken unites people, and thus Cafe Soho is a great place to enjoy some Korean fried chicken…read morewings in the heart of Philly. *AMBIANCE* Street parking is a bit tough around this area. Sometimes I find the seating situation can be a bit weird depending on what hostess you get. You want to request a certain seat? They'll tell you that's reserved for a certain party size even though the restaurant is mostly empty. There's some giant screens where they endlessly play korean music videos so you can bop to the music. *FOOD* You go here for the Korean fried chicken, and you won't regret it. The Soho chicken wings are some of the crispiest wings I've had, with tender meat on the inside and flavorful skin. They claim to not use antibiotics, and the chickens are raised cage free, to offer you the freshest chicken. You can never go wrong with the soy garlic sauce, though they have other options like sweet chili, spicy, seasoned and special sauces. The side of daikon that they give you adds a nice touch. Their seafood pancake is also solid. Very crispy exterior and flavorful interior. Highly recommend! *SERVICE* They have these buttons on the table to call your server, despite the restaurant being mostly empty. I found our servers to be friendly and the food came fast. Overall, one of the best KFC places in the area and I would definitely return!

Some of the best food I've had in my life. The sausage based salad and prawns were amazing dishes…read more The sausage salad was similar to a lettuce wrap base, minimal "salad" fillers.

What an absolutely amazing experience. Knowing how popular this restaurant is, I made reservations…read morea few weeks in advance. We arrived early and were quickly shown to our seats. We both saw the 'Taste of Kalaya' which goes for $85 per person. It comes with a few sharable appetizers, an entree and dessert served family style. Starting off with their Shaw Muang which are flower shaped dumplings with ground chicken, cucumber and a Thai chili, these were phenomenal. Simple, but beautifully presented. The fact these bite-sized dumplings were packed full of flavor and texture were extraordinary. Next were the Gui Chai which are crispy garlic chive rice cakes with a spicy sweet soy sauce. These were also tasty, but I would have preferred a thicker accompanying sauce that coats the rice cake after each dip, rather running right off it. We were also able to choose an extra appetizer, which we opted in for Plah Hoy Namg Rom which are grilled oysters with a chili jam, crispy shallot, lemongrass and herbs. These looked beautiful, but I felt the flavours overpowered the natural taste of the oyster. For mains, we opted in for the Goong Thod Kluae which is their wok-fried river prawn in brown butter w. shrimp paste and seafood nam jim, Gaeng Pae which is a goat and lamb curry with their own spice blend and toasted coconut, and Gai Yaang Naa Por (add-on, extra charge) which is charcoal grilled chicken glazed with coconut cream, turmeric, dark soy and fish sauce. The river prawn was phenomenal. The fact this was the size of a lobster was a huge wow-factor. It's served tableside where the head butter is first removed, then the succulent meat, and finally topped with the head butter. Presentation-wise, not that prettiest thing, but the flavours were incredible. Perhaps as the server is dissecting the river prawn, they could move it onto a clean plate with garnishes to make it look more presentable. Nevertheless, this is one of the best dishes I've had anywhere. The goat and lamb curry was slightly disappointing. We found it to be overly spicy where we couldn't taste the goat and/or lamb in the dish. We're not shy when it comes to spicy food, but this set our mouths ablaze and it was difficult to take 2nd and 3rd bites from this particular dish. For the charcoal grilled chicken was decent. I found parts of the dish to be on the dry side and other parts to be tender and juicy. I didn't necessarily taste the coconut cream or turmeric, but it was a decent dish. For sides, we opted in for the Yum Makhua Yao which is marinated eggplant w. mint, galangal, fried shallots and prik nam pla, and the Moo Tod Nam Pla which is crispy pork belly w. fish sauce. The eggplant was a nice side dish to take a break from the main courses and the crispy pork belly was nice as well. Crispy, not overly fatty or oily, and would have preferred that as a main over the goat and lamb curry. For dessert, we saw a couple of our favourites but with a twist. We opted in for their Durian Sticky Rice (Great spin on a traditional mango sticky rice) and their Thai tea tiramisu (a spin on your traditional tiramisu which comes with coffee-soaked ladyfingers). The durian sticky rice was out of this world. Durian in place of mango was brilliant. Perfectly ripe, soft and was a breathtaking dessert. As for the tiramisu, this was fantastic as well. The Thai tea flavour didn't shine through as much as I would have liked, but overall, excellent. It's worth noting, the service at this restaurant is impeccable. Probably one of the best hospitalities I've received anywhere. The servers reset your table in between courses by wiping it off and everyone was professional, knowledgeable and kind. Overall, I can see why this is listed on the top 50 restaurants in the U.S. coming in at #11 according to 'theworlds50best'. The quality of food, the service, atmosphere is top notch.

This will be quick and easy, just like the service at Spice 28. Happy hour is not just at the bar,…read moreit's the entire seating area, yaaaay, and the prices are GREAT! Ok. So here's all I got from the Happy-Tizers menu: Spicy cucumbers 1/5. Least favorite. No taste and not enough flavor. Ahi dumplings 5/5 Chicken wings 5/5 (medium spicy) Chicken Lettuce Wrap Szechuan style . A MUST TRY Chicken Satay skewers: no flavor and a bit dry. 1/5 Indian pancake with curry sauce: 5/5 Dumplings in chili oil (chicken and pork) 5/5 Thai Basil Fried Rice: 5/5 Spice 28...Get there - SOON ! Till we eat again.....

Automatic must stop every time I come to Philly. I'm so obsessed with the dumplings in chili oil i…read morehad multiple orders of them. The drinks are pretty good def strong the wings are also good it's a good amount in the order for the price

I ordered gyoza (warm food) and two rolls (cold food) instead of packing them separately they…read morepacked them together, with the hot food on top and basically cooking the sushi. Soggy, wet rolls and I only live five minutes away.

We started with a cucumber roll and the Yamato roll. The Yamato roll was so good and it was warm…read more It was my son's first time trying anything besides veggie rolls and he really liked it. The hibachi was good as always.