Came here with a big group and did the thing: everyone ordered one thing from the menu, and we were…read moreoff to the races. Favorites were the pork kidney blossoms, the chongqing spicy chicken, the steamed sea bass with ginger, the sea bass in chili broth. Those were so good I'd get them again in a heartbeat; but I also feel like this is the kind of place where you can just randomly pick from the menu and you can't go wrong. On the flipside, because those dishes up there were so good, I actually thought the cold sesame noodles were just alright. They use a thinner more delicate noodle here that makes it much more sauce forward, but I feel I'm partial to thicker chewier noodles with spicy food. I want to stress that the noodles were tasty, but again, out of an excellent tasting menu we built for ourselves, it was the plain Jane of the bunch. Beyond that, they have some tasty baizhou (spelling?) that'll get you wasted while enjoying the food. Highly recommend you go with a large group. If you go with less than four people you will have food envy from all the tables who are sharing amazing dishes that your stomach just doesn't have room for.

This place was absolutely amazing! I mean like the food was really really good…read more We did dinner family style and ordered the steamed fish with chili, fried rice, cumin lamb, beef noodle soup, and Dan Dan noodles. All of which was finger licking good. We ordered a few cocktails and wine - was very impressed by their mezcal drink. Service was great, the interior is very nice, and I would absolutely come back to EMei when back in town.

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 simple egg drop soup and spring rolls…read more Spring rolls weee super flavorful but really greasy. The dipping sauce was delicious tho and really helped subdue the oil flavor The egg drop soup may have been good....i wouldn't know because it was delivery and I requested silverware since I am at a hotel and I never received it

This place was sooooo good. Super spicy and delicious Chinese food! Service was friendly and…read moreattentive.

Han Dynasty is part of a regional restaurant group with multiple locations, but walking in, the…read moreatmosphere immediately felt more like a sports bar than an authentic dining room. The non-Asian bartender took our orders and seemed very helpful at first, but then completely disappeared, leaving us to fetch our own silverware and water at our own volition. He also informed us that, yes, indeed, they have the Sichuan peppercorns like so many other restaurants, yet like so many other places, they failed to give them to us. There was, however, an aromatic presence given off by what appeared to be black cumin flakes in our cumin lamb. Had they put actual Chinese peppercorns in the dish, it might have balanced out the heavy cumin, which I tasted in my mouth hours after the meal. Ginger and a ton of garlic, both of which I associate with this cuisine, also would have been nice. I imagine the owner, once hyper declarative as to the authenticity of his restaurant, has a brand these days: a decent Sichuan sports bar catering the food for an American palette.....even their 3 Cups chicken is 'bone off'. I can not say I saw many Asian people dining here; perhaps they know better and just head on over to EMei in Chinatown. We also had the string beans with ground pork; they had the proper blistered look from being dry-fried, though the dish ended up a bit greasy and lacked the distinctive punch of preserved mustard greens and robust aromatics. All in all, we enjoyed the food, but the bartender abandoning us while helping himself to a twenty percent tip, combined with the lack of authenticity, is not enough to impress.

Food here is amazing. My personal favorites are the dumplings in chili oil, fried rice, and the…read moreshredded pork with wood ear mushrooms and bamboo shoots. (I had it delivered via fantuan and that turned out messy, but still delicious).

Stopped by for dinner with a friend. Seems like we beat the dinner crowd ~6pm, but people started…read morefiling in and the place was packed by 7. All ordering is done either via tablet or mobile ordering platform. Seems like most of the back-of-house staff don't speak English well, so we were mostly working with one of the staff that did, which led to a bit of confusion when they raised concerns that we didn't order beef with our dry pot (we did) and then later found out that they just didn't understand our receipt. Interesting experience, but we were able to get that sorted out. Seems like some comms work could be improved on their side. But other than that, service was quick, our dry pot + pork fried rice was DELICIOUS, and we were being helped quickly (I was chugging that water). Overall it is a bit of a smaller space and the staffing setup is a bit strange especially if you're not Chinese-fluent, but otherwise, food is great here!

​I visited this spot at 906 Arch Street and was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I walked in,…read morethe atmosphere felt welcoming and authentic. The flavors are absolutely incredible--every dish we tried was seasoned to perfection and served fresh. ​It is clear that the kitchen takes great pride in their craft. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or a sit-down dinner with friends, this place delivers a high-quality experience every time. The service was attentive and friendly, making the meal even more enjoyable. ​If you are in the area and craving top-tier Chinese cuisine, do not pass this place up. I will definitely be coming back!

Delicious, underrated family-owned restaurant in Chinatown! Every dish was fresh and authentic,…read morespeaking as a family from Sichuan. Highly recommend the homemade pumpkin pancakes, incredibly light and fragrant. Definitely check out this hole-in-the-wall!

This place is clean and bright with good service on the day we went. The soup dumplings were…read moreterrific. The shrimp dumpling was pretty good (but the ground shrimp was mixed with krab-stick). We got chrysanthemum tea with are meal and it was fragrant and nice. The dumplings were served with a ginger black vinegar sauce and a sweet dark soy sauce. Note, the Chinese dumplings seem to be made in a modern Shanghai tradition, not a Hong Kong Cantonese tradition.

Went with a large group--15+ and they accommodated without an issue (we called first, though). They…read morehave a back area so it was nice our group could have the whole area. The Soup Dumplings: In order of my ranking: 1. Steamed Crabmeat & Pork Soup Dumpling, 2. OG Steamed Pork Soup Dumpling 3. Skip the Black Truffle and Pork (you can't taste the difference and for some reason that disappointment makes me rank it lower than the OG pork soup dumpling. So save your $2. I would skip and maximize another item. Soft shell crab was a winner! Got multiple thanks from people who said, "wow I would have never thought of ordering this and it's so good, thank you."

Picture this. It's a rainy day in Philly. You've just come out of a midweek myofascial release HAZE…read moreand you're craving something hearty and rich. Ramen? No. Too commercial, gentrified even. Then you come across Spice-C and their hole in the wall feel beckons. The -2222- in their phone number signals to you that this was a heaven sent idea. (Note- the service is noticeably grudging aka providing what is required but with no warmth or even acknowledgement of your presence, very perfunctory but alas. We're in 2026, we're blessed to be joyful and alive, and we move) The soups base was rich, and made even richer by the table side accoutrements. I could spread my brisket with my chopsticks, my tripe was flavorful, and my steak also melted in my mouth. The house special was a knockout, and the never ending fountain of hand drawn noodles was the cherry of top.

I thought there was nothing super special about this place. Everything felt fine to me. It was good…read morebut not spectacular or super memorable. The eggplant was too sweet and gingery to be 鱼香茄子. It felt like a more Americanized/generic "Asian" flavor than what it is advertised as. If you pay with card there is a 3% surcharge

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.

Service was good. The waiter was constantly checking on us, which was good!…read more Food was ok. We ordered the spicy soup dumplings and fried buns. These orders have more portions than other places. Soup dumpling order had 8 pieces and the bun order had 6 pieces! Fried pepper beef was on salty side and the hot sauce may not be needed besides the long hot green pepper. The place is spacious! Well occupied on a Thursday night.

More Americanized dim sum. You order everything at the table and they bring it out so no carts…read more I think everything was made fresh and well seasoned. A little pricey in my opinion I also find that besides a couple traditional dim sum dishes, most other things were the Americanized version

This restaurant was suggested to me, but I learned you can't always listen to folks. The lady that…read moretook my order was nice. The food was bare minimum the wings were fried too hard for my liking. Would I go back, no.

Always fast delivery and great food! (Can't think of anything else to add, but I needed more…read morecharacters to post. )