Still determined to try new places, when I want a "sure thing" I head to Lau Kee. I really like this five-table restaurant. I'm writing this update, really as a reminder to me: **-- vegetable wonton soup is consistently delicious. But when I saw folks at another table order hot & sour I said, 'next time let's try it.' It was chock full of ingredients and with most of their clientele Asian, I suspect it's very good. **-- two years ago we ordered a dish with chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetables. It's what sold me on Lau Kee. Until today, I didn't know the name. "Triple Delight," our server said. **-- Mapo Tofu. (I neglected to take a photo.) Certainly good, but no different than other restaurants. I realized we had it here before. Next time, something else. But if YOU get it, and don't want it super hot, do tell the server. Staff speaks English, and despite being excessively busy, they've got everything under control. If you want steamed rice, ask for it. No charge, but not automatic. Good-sized portions, fair prices -- and YAY! Leftovers for me tomorrow. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Great wontons and crisp vegetables make this soup so good! - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This has become a go to place for Chinese food in Philly - for roast pork, roast duck and soy sauce chicken. They are always freshly made, juicy, and meaty. Occasionally, will get the simple dishes - chow fun, fried rice, etc. that has that wok hey that makes these places so good, that you cannot replicate at home. Service is quick and efficient. We've not actually eaten there - always had take out. read more

Visited with a friend for a meal, and I thought it was really good. Great prices for good quality traditional food, and tastes pretty authentic. We shared an order of scallion pancakes and each got a bowl of noodle soup - mine was roast pork with wonton noodle soup. Everything tasted great - scallion pancakes were nice and crispy, and the soup had great flavor. Service was easy and quick, and server seemed pretty friendly. My friend did most of the talking, as he's fluent in Cantonese, but everyone seemed pretty smart. Not a huge space in there, and didn't look quite as "popular" as some of the other restaurants nearby, but great for what it is, a traditional Chinese spot with good reliable selections. read more

It's great and satisfying meals, the service and food were good. The Taiwanese pork belly with rice was great. Singapore noodle was ok- the pork was little bit weird, it used like ham maybe not typical pork. The flavor could be better. Overall it was good restaurant. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So glad I found this restaurant amongst the many in Chinatown. I enjoy the roasted duck noodle soup from another restaurant but I decided to give this a try and I was happy I did! I like how Lau Kee separates the broth from the noodles and vegetables! The flavor of the broth alone was delicious! The duck is seasoned well and there is a nice portion of noodles. When I put the two together...it was perfection. I will definitely be adding Lau Kee to my fav list! read more

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The roasted duck here is BOMB! Been a long time Sang Kee customer but their duck prices are insane at $55/duck. At Lau Kee its $33/duck and I have to say when you eat it fresh the skin is still crispy, the seasoning is just right, not overbearing. We only tried their roasted duck but will be coming back for other meats in the window. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - roasted duck - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in before the Chinese lantern festival which was a very convenient proximity wise. There is limited seating, maybe 5 total tables but we had no problems getting a table since the restaurant was an hour from closing. We got the Peking duck which was delicious! Really good pieces minimal fat trimmings and sooooo crispy! Scallion pancakes were also just as crunchy! We all had a version of the wonton soup and the only reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 was that the broth could have been hotter. This was also the same for the congee, seasoned really well with the pork and the thousand egg but just not hot enough for my liking. Overall great and fast service and great food, will definitely return. read more

I'll say it's the best egg noodle I've had in Philly thus far. The noodles were prepared in the perfect aldente and had a good crunch to it. Duck wasn't too fatty and the wantons were decent. The broths, unlike most places, had a distinct taste that made both dishes taste like completely different noodles. Surprisingly, they gave enough veggies that you could do without an additional order of veggies. No frills and the food came out fast. Enjoyed the food as it was homey and will definitely come again. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Duck wanton noodles, braised beef wanton noodles and eggplant - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of many restaurants in Philly's Chinatown known for their classic canto dishes and roasted duck+pork. I came with friends for a quick lunch and service was pretty good. The chili wontons and beef w/ black bean sauce over rice were both pretty decent. I was blown away by how big the portion of hot&sour soup was! It was more than enough for 3 people to share. Overall a pretty decent spot in Chinatown. read more

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Family's favorite place for chopped duck with rice. We come to get it every time we pray now

Authentic Cantonese food. Tried duck rice, duck noodles, and roast pork and duck noodles. (Yes, we love ducks.) If you are not familiar with how Asians eat duck, you may be surprised how they chop the meat with the bones into bite-size pieces. You do have to eat around the bones. The duck pieces had so much meat on them that it wasn't too hard. The soup was light, fresh, and tasty. With the rice, they pour the duck sauce over it that made it very tasty. They also gave a generous amount of vegetables. Prices were reasonable. Go early though, as they only have a few tables. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Duck rice platter - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came around lunch time and there was another table. There are only about 4 small tables here. Busy with a lot of take outs during lunch time. I ordered the Roast Duck Wonton Noodle Soup, pretty good. Duck was fresh. Noodles were bouncy. Wontons were flavorful and bouncy. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Roast Roasted Duck Wonton Noodle Soup - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place has good food and it's cheap. Pretty much all that needs to be said. I ordered bbq pork on rice, wonton with noodles, and soup dumplings. Everything was tasty and the bill came out under $30! read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best roast duck in the City. Not fattening meat like other establishments. Same with roast pig too. Always get ginger sauce & extra duck juice for dipping. My fav is duck,roast pork, add wontons w/ Thick rice noodle soup. Game Changer with that option instead of Egg Noodles. Slurps broth more easily. And add side roast pig. Oh yea! Leftovers for home who cares only live once. read more

Great food and great service. I usually get delivery but decided to stop in the restaurant on my way home from work. Parking was reasonably easy, the service was great and food was prepared quickly. We ordered Peking duck, beef chow fun with black bean sauce, and scallion pancakes. Everything was delicious and the portions were just right. The prices are reasonable too. I have tried a dozen Chinese restaurants since moving to Philly less than a year ago. Lau Kee is my favorite. read more

What can I say? This was some of the best Chinese food I've had in a long time. We ordered the wontons in chili oil, BBQ pork with steamed rice and vegetables, and pork wonton soup -- and everything was absolutely delicious. The food arrived quickly, piping hot, and bursting with flavor. Each dish tasted fresh and well-prepared, with generous portions and just the right balance of seasoning. If you're craving flavorful, reasonably priced Chinese food, I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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My fiancé and I were very pleased with our meal today! The restaurant is clean and service is fast. They immediately give a pot of hot tea. We had peking duck, wonton noodle soup, and hot and sour. For the price, I think this is a great option. Im excited to come back so he can try the roast duck and I can try the congee. read more

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I was badly craving Cantonese food and Lau Kee has been on my list for a while. It did not disappoint! The crispy pan fried noodles were delicious, perfect bit of fried texture on the bottom, and the sauce is just as I remembered in my childhood. I'm happy they have a veg version, although the seafood version is not to be missed if you love seafood. The duck left a bit to be desired, as only 2 pieces had meat on it ,and the rest were mostly bone and skin. The roast pork was perfect. The Hong Kong wonton soup was exactly what the doctor ordered. Everything hit the spot and all of my cravings. I can't wait to come back the next time I am missing Canto food.. which is now that I'm writing this review. So comforting, authentic, and delicious. Their service is great too, so fast - and the younger staff members spoke very fluent English if that matters to you. They do take credit, but it is a 3.. or 3.5.. 3 something % fee read more

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Arrived here for dinner on a cold Friday around 6pm. The restaurant is small, holding 5 tables and about 20 people. We were asked to wait a few minutes while one table finished. No problem. We got the steamed dumplings to start, beef wonton soup, and a seafood noodle dish. The dumplings were good and the soup was perfect for the cold night. The broth was quite salty and the beef had fat chunks that I didn't expect. My husband was meh on the seafood noodle dish. Being in Chinatown, street parking is available but can be difficult to find. We just walked from our hotel a couple blocks away. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - #57 braised beef and noodle wonton soup - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I live in Manhattan near Chinatown. I eat there a lot as well as in the Queens and Brooklyn's chinatowns (2). This was the best meal I've had in any Chinatown any US city. Get the roast pork fun (dry), roast pork wonton noodle soup, anything with Peking duck. Great service. Only 5 tables so you might need to wait but absolutely, 110% worth it. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Roast pork wonton noodle soup - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Another stop on my quest to review the roast pork/roast duck bowls of Chinatown. Lau Kee had the typical view of ducks hanging in the window and was fairly crowded when i popped in on a weekday for lunch. I got a roast pork and roast duck rice bowl to go for about 12$. Card and cash are both accepted and service was nice and fast. I will note that despite going at a pretty busy, rush hour time for lunch, they did pop my food into the microwave right in front of me for about a minute... a little bit of a turn off. The food itself was good, but nothing special especially given the abundance of options in the area. I'd say overall not bad and I wouldnt say no to returning if I was invited by friends, but also wouldnt go out of my way to return. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Roast pork and duck with green vegetables - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super delicious. The duck is amazing. We ordered just the quarter to try it. I also got the Vegetable pan fried noodles. The sauce was so savory and the noodles were of perfect texture. Fiancé got the General Tao's Chicken--this being a very authentically Chinese restaurant, I questioned that choice. He gave me a taste--it was okay. Nothing more to say. I gave him some of my noodles to compensate. If you go to a duck place--order duck. The complimentary jasmine tea they serve at every table was amazing. So aromatic. Ambience is pretty hole in the wall (I often prefer this as I have great luck with locations like this) but very comfortable. The ducks and chickens hanging in the window definitely add to the authenticity of its vibe. Service is amazing. So attentive and quick. They speak Mandarin Chinese so bonus points for being able to 练习一下。 read more

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This might be a controversial opinion but I wholeheartedly believe that Lau Kee serves some of the BEST duck dishes in the entirety of Philly. And surprisingly enough, it's not even the pecking duck that I'm talking about but the Hong Kong style duck which you can find in their appetizer menu. Even if I order take out, it is never once disappointed. And pair it with the congee and you get the most comforting meal. The duck is so so so juicy but they don't just give you the fatty pieces, you get a good mix (which is hard considering duck is majority fat). And the service has always been quick. It's a small little unsuspecting restaurant but it's definitely among my favorites in Chinatown. read more

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I had been craving both roast duck and curry chicken, so we came in here and I ordered both. Most of the items we got were good. The curry chicken was not to my liking. I'm used to skin-on and bone-in pieces of wing/thigh meat with potatoes. What we got instead was rubbery pieces of skinless and boneless white meat and no potatoes. I would definitely not get curry chicken here again and just go somewhere else for that where they prepare it the traditional Cantonese style that I'm used to. The roast duck was good though and I would definitely come here again and order that again. read more

Found this place via Yelp. Got beef with green veggies and pan fried noodles. So tasty! The meal was huge and I ate it for lunch the next day. Noodles were great and the broth the beef with green veggies came in was very flavorful. I had my order to go and they did a wonderful job packing everything for me. Highly recommend this place. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Beef and Veg Pan Fried Noodles - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Uneven results for lunch as my favorite place was closed so I took a chance here. Results: My pork chops were terribly salty. And beef chow fun was dry and had no flavor. The Singapore Mei Fun was very good. read more

Sesame chicken was my choice, based on reviews. It underwhelmed. Very chewy. Mostly dark meat. Give me white meat in my Chinese food, even if that's not traditional. Huge serving size, though. read more

Authentic Hongkong style wonton soup and roasted duck! My go to comfort food spot when I want some barbecue pork chop as well. Also they got rapid service, really got nothing to complain about. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Friendly staff. Food was served quickly. Small dine-in area. Highly recommended!! read more

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We had the shrimp dumpling soup, the fried pork dumplings, the roast duck and the pan fried noodles with chicken, shrimp and vegetables. All were delicious. The service was speedy and friendly. Despite the restaurant being very small, there was a table available upon our arrival. We were bd back. read more

We came here specifically for the roast duck. And boy it was not disappoint! Definitely one of the best roast ducks I had in the U.S. The perfect combination between crispiness and flavour. read more

This was 52 bucks for this order. This isn worth the price even with inflation. This was also a pick up order. I thought it was a whole duck but looks like a half a duck. With tortillas. Not worth it, no way. I bought duck recently in New York 3 times the amount For 40 bucks. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - This for 52 bucks. Not worth this price even with inflation. Was a pick up order and didn't check the food until I got home. - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

They make the best Peking duck. Crispy skin, layer of succulent fat, tender, moist meat. Hot and sour soup with pork was so delicious. No fake thickeners, just flavor. Fried scallion pancake was a tiny bit greasy, but that's how you want it. read more

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A wonderful hole in the wall in Chinatown specializing in roast duck and roast pork. They did not disappoint with the rich spices and flavors. The wonton in chili oil was a surprise hit as well. Priced at a really low price point, it's affordable and good quality food with no frills. The service was brusque but friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back! Definitely try this spot if you're in the area. My only critique is I wish the skin on the duck and pork were crispier. read more

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Gotdelivered thruuber eats. Very dissapointed. 4 shrimp in a $13 fried rice! No crispy noodles for won ton soup. Asked for extra spicy, not. I should stick with delco! read more

Whenever I want to gauge the authenticity of a Cantonese restaurant, especially as it pertains to noodle dishes, I'll always order the Singapore fried rice noodle and the beef chow fun. This place delivers the good at a very good price point, slightly less expensive than other Cantonese eateries in Chinatown. Pretty good portions, 4 persons ate well from only 2 noodle entrees, though we supplemented with some veggies (could also supplement with appetizers, soup or dessert). The Singapore curry noodle flavors were strong, the beef chow fun, a little less so. Both dishes could have benefitted with about 20% more meat and veggies. That would have garnered this place 5 stars. Like so many other establishments, take out only for now, though the dining area was pretty typical basic Chinatown noodle house. Efficient friendly service. Could easily be my go-to place for a quick and inexpensive Canto-fix. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Beef chow fun - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm in Philly for a family member's hospital stay and we decided to go for Chinese food, specifically Peking Duck. We also ordered beef chow fun and string beans here. Really good, flavorful Chinese food and the only area for improvement might be the pancakes for the duck, which were slightly chalky and brittle as opposed to being tender and pliable. The duck itself was amazing. It's a tiny little place and it gets easily filled up with very loud groups of people, but the food is worth it. read more

Very authentic and delicious! A small space but food is brought out quickly and steaming! If there is a wait, it won't be long. They keep chili oil, vinegar and soy on the table, which was nice as I'm always asking for it at other restaurants. Hot mustard, which we asked for, was delicious! Many people arriving for takeout as well as duck for dine in. NO alcohol served and not sure about the BYOB aspect. Very impressive operation though, and we'll be back. read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Salt and pepper pork chop - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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If you're looking for some good Chinese food, this is a pretty good choice. They have all the typical Chinese food options. We ordered the string beans, beef chow fun, moo shu pork, and 1/2 roast duck. String beans were fried well and crispy on the outside - probably the best thing we ordered. The beef chow fun was just alright - didn't have as much flavor as what I'm used to but still cooked pretty well. Moo shu pork tasted just like every other moo shu pork I've had (which I guess is a good thing). The duck was also pretty good. Skin was a little fatty but so much flavor in it. Yum! read more

Lau Kee Restaurant - Sauteed String Bean, 1/2 roast duck, Beef Chow Fun, Moo Shu Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Im sitting here now writing a review in the restaurant. Go here, food is legit. Service is great. Its my first time in philly and didnt expect this. A+ cheers read more