Sesame chicken was so dry and rubbery that it was hard to chew. Moreover (false advertising alert ahead!), the majority of the pieces had little to no chicken. Instead, they were fried chunks of rubbery dough slathered in sauce, which was a dark and unnatural shade of nuclear red. Overall, disappointing (especially since this is supposed to be a classic takeout dish), not satiating, and quite pricey. What a ripoff. read more

I tried it last week on a neighbor's recommendation, and I was not disappointed. I ordered delivery: General Tso's chicken, sweet and sour chicken, spring rolls, and crab Rangoon. They are two blocks away, so maybe that's why everything was piping hot, but every dish was perfectly cooked, crispy when it should be, tangy when it should be. I look forward to more orders from them! It was disappointing when the leftovers ran out, lol! read more

I have ordered from Michael's a couple of times. The food is so flavorful and fresh. Very happy I found this place as delicious Chinese food in Philadelphia is rare! This has to be the best Chinese food in South Philadelphia.so far I feel they have been consistent. They come quickly, polite. Thankfully I have no negative comments. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Seriously, the food is SO GOOD. I ordered here twice in three days because I was blown away. They are cash only, but you can order on your phone using card or Apple Pay through the BeyondMenu app. I got the general tso chicken and this place is my fav in Philly. I used to like Master Wok in Liberty Place but Michael's food is cheaper (best lunch special), fresher, tastier, and a better value. Also really appreciate that they staple the containers shut so that your food won't spill out and love that they include a fortune cookie with my purchase. Try this place next time you're craving Chinese you won't regret it!! read more

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This is the only place I order Chinese food from in S. Philadelphia. Plain lo mein and won ton soup. Also great pizza rolls!

My food was inedible. It went directly from the front door into the garbage. The broccoli in garlic sauce looked and tasted nothing like I've ever experienced. read more

I got the hot & sour soup and chicken pad thai. They were both super good. I walked there in 10 minutes and my order was ready for pick up! read more

Michael's Chinese Kitchen - Hot & Hot and Sour Soup and Chicken Pai Thai - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's your regular American Chinese spot. The food taste good but if you're looking for somewhere to dine in this isn't it. The metal table and chair is as uninviting as you could image and it certainly wouldn't sit more than 1. I had a large order 2 Friday's ago, they said 30 minutes and certainly 30 minutes later they were at my door with everything correct. They take cash only. read more

This is my go-to Chinese take out spot. It's nothing fancy, just your normal Chinese take out - but it's always fresh & tasty. I order via Seamless and it always comes fast as well. -The General Tso's is the right amount of crisp & sauce - super flavorful. -I LOVE their wonton soup, the broth is to die for. - The pepper steak is also really delicious & the beef to onion & pepper ratio is perfect. - The egg rolls are usually good but the last time I ordered it was really doughy - I'm counting that as an off day. - The only thing that can be semi 'meh' is the pork lo mein. I liked it, but my fiance thought it was bland and had to add a ton of extra soy sauce to it. read more

It's ok Chinese food. Cheap and fast delivery. Wish fried rice was an option with entrees instead of plain white rice. read more

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This place is my go-to for quick, tasty comfort food. My favorites are the General Tso Tofu and the Garlic Broccoli.

Solid takeout for the area. You're gastric system will not be working overtime to process anything you order from here. My order; General Tso's Chicken - just as good as the second best place you've ever had it. Pork Egg Foo Young - not a fan of the sauce. Needed a little more oomph. Roast Pork Lo Mein - solid, not overly greasy. Vegetable Soup - no frills and hits the spot. Boneless Spare Ribs - nice and meaty. Very few fatty pieces. Delivery fee is low so feel free to order away. I know I will... read more

Our local go to! Always reliable, fresh and great portions. A south philly hidden gem!!

Delicious! The food is always so fresh. Never disappoints. Some of the best Chinese food I've had in a long time. Thank you!

There are certain truths you learn to accept when you move to Philly, chief among them for me: to get the best takeout you have to be willing to receive it through bullet proof glass. Michaels is no exception. I love their general tso's over pork fried rice and my girlfriend can't get enough of their soups. Don't be put off by appearances, when you want quick and tasty Chinese food in South philly at competitive prices, this gets the job done! read more

Oh man! Coming back to Philly from a roadtrip and just wanting some good old fashioned Americanized Chinese Food, we found it. Woo Wee!!! I have been ordering delivery for a long time and just when I was about to feel discouraged, Michael's caught our eye on Yelp. We ordered Chicken wings, General Tso's Combination special, and Mapo Tofu Chinese style and I was so so satisfied. I ordered their house spicy sauce on the side for a little extra and it was so so so worth it. My only complaint, only one fortune cookie which is better than my last delivery with no Fortune cookies! I was so upset I made a quiz on a South Philly group. Lol If you're looking for good take out and some good priced food, Michael's is the place. Wonder who Michael is??? I wanna meet Michael because he definitely knows how to run a Chinese Kitchen! read more

This place is a gem. Best Chinese food ever. Also the cheesesteak egg rolls are fire. I order delivery from here all the time and it never disappoints. Quick, easy, and so delicious. You're missing out if you've never ordered from here. read more

The food was very good, but the service was ehh she was a little rude on the phone and they were cash only

The best Chinese food in south Philly. We order weekly and it's consistently good food. read more

Michael's Chinese Kitchen - a table full of food - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is the first takeout Chinese I have tried in Philly and it was pretty good! I liked the General Tso's chicken best, and the fried rice and egg roll were average. The pickup experience was easy and my meal was ready on time. Generally decent Chinese food, but nothing incredible. read more

Classic Chinese. General Tso chicken had not too much spice and a good tang. Cheesteak egg roll was fire read more

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Very rude phone lady. Asked if I can get delivery to a certain area and they said no then hung up. I could have resided to pick up but they rudely hung up. read more

Bulletproof-glass Chinese places are a category all their own. As some of the earliest commercial pioneers in the worst neighborhoods in American cities, BPG Chinese restaurants have to do more than make good food to stay afloat... these folks have SEEN things... Like your go-to roach coach or diamond in the rough Jamaican place, you never forget your favorite BPG Chinese, and this is my new favorite in Point Breeze. They accept credit cards, participate in GrubHub and are priced very reasonably. The portions were enormous, the egg rolls were crunchy and hot, and the Orange Chicken was the perfect balance of gooey and crispy. The Pork Lo Mein was a monstrous portion albeit a little bland, and the vegetable stir fry entree was an awesome accompaniment to carry us well into fourth meal and tomorrow's lunch. I felt great (and regular!) the next day, and I'm happy to say that I'll be ordering from here again the next time the craving hits. * I write reviews and give ratings based on my experience with what the restaurant was trying to be and what segment they occupy. if you blindly walk into places because of a star-rating and don't take into account what a place really is at their roots, you're gonna have a bad time. read more

Meh. The food is not bad for the price and location. In the summer time the waiting area is covered in flies. Makes me wonder what the kitchen looks lIke! read more

I got into an argument with the delivery driver because I didn't answer the phone and he was force to knock on the door. It took me less than 10 seconds to come to door after hearing the first knock, so I don't know why he was triggered. It's kinda fucked up 'cause the food was good. I just refuse to order from them again. He might remember the address and do a house special ball drop in my wonton soup. read more

Delicious. General Tso Combo is the best. Don't let the store front deter you. This place can cook it up. Ordered via yelp delivery at least once every couple weeks now and it's a meal I am always looking forward to. Decent portions too. Every time we order not only do I get dinner but also lunch the next day. This allows me to justify buying takeout because, hey, it's for 2 meals read more

I've had the General Tso's chicken and the sweet & sour pork. Both were great and at a very reasonable price. I would (and will) definitely order again! read more

Have ordered delivery from here probably once or twice a month since we moved to the neighborhood in the fall. Amazing egg drop soup, shrimp rolls, sesame chicken, sesame shrimp, general tso's tofu. Delivery is always super fast. read more

Great food and great service!!! It's hard to find good Chinese in the city but i def recommended michael's

Easily my favorite Chinese food in the city. I order from them via GrubHub all the time and everything is always awesome. Favorites are hot and sour soup, chicken lo mein, kung pao chicken, crab rangoons and dumplings. Their hot & sour is so good I literally get 2 quarts of it a week, I can't get enough. They'll probably blacklist me soon because I'm probably creeping them out. But take my advice, don't ever go there in person. You're welcome. read more

I'm visiting Philadelphia but from Philly... my favorite thing to eat is Chinese food, the food I ordered here was oily and it made me sick. I've been eating shrimp egg foo young from South Philly for years and it's never then that much oil in the container. read more

Right next to where I live. Very convenient. The staff are very nice and the food is delicious. Also, from 11am to 2pm, a full meal is 4.99. I eat here during those hours all the time. read more

I ordered delivery from Michael's and the food was excellent. I had a simple chicken and veggie dish that was well cooked and according to my order. The egg drop soup had tasty bits of egg. Food was timely, warm, and delivery had was well prepared with a piece of cardboard to separate the soup from the other food. Will definitely order again. read more

Was looking for local Chinese take out & stumbled across Michael's Chinese kitchen. Placed an order and it was delivered super fast and super early. Food was exactly what I was looking for and highly satisfying. read more

Best food in this part of town. Good portions for the price! The nicest husband and wife team in town! Also has a good selection of candy and treats! read more

Put an order through Grubhub, somehow there was a mix up on the app and the restaurant got sent my old address. I was not aware of this until the delivery man called, I informed the driver of the mix up. That is when he started screaming at me on the phone and eventually slammed the phone in my ear. I then called the restaurant to explain the dilemma, I was put on hold and then again hung up on. They refused to deliver to my new address, which by the way is only a five minute drive from my old address. I just canceled the order and will not be a future customer. read more

I love their General Tso's Tofu! They have a good selection of vegetarian items on their menu. They are always very friendly, and it's very quick - about 10 minutes for pick up. read more

This place is the worst they'll have one price on the menu then when they total things up they will add on to your bill and also Michael will try to steal your money so please count your money before you leave. read more

l love the orange flavor chicken!! it's really good!! and chicken is a lot !! hope you can try:) and fried rice not too salty, pretty good:) read more