Tonight I order Peking media Houses riced rice with walnut shrimp and a spring roll let me say that the walnut shrimp was one my the highlights of the meal the the walnut shrimp crispy and delicious all my food was amazing and I was greeted super nicely at the front at pick up so all in all I would say this was an amazing experience I would surely come back..... read more

The sushi here at Margaret Kuo's in little old Media is far better than any in Philadelphia at a similar price point. Very fresh fish, with judicious use of spicy sauce and other condiments. Waiter service varies from wandering clueless to prompt and smiling. The miso soup here is outstanding, with a delicate fermented flavor and tender cubes of tofu. My constant dinner is miso, seaweed salad, spicy tuna maki, salmon avocado maki and a Green Lady roll- various white fishes wrapped in thin slices of lime. Margaret Kuo has several restaurants- this is my favorite, with a close second being Peking, in the Granite Run Mall. It's not cheap but it's totally worth it. read more

Consistently good! My favorite for noodles when I'm in town. All of Margie's restaurants are a good value and you and your friends won't leave hungry! Service is good and turn is quick. The menu is available in Chinese if you ask. Parking is not as good as other places but worth the short walk. Seasoning is good though somewhat to an American pallet. If you like it spicy hot ask for it! read more

Peking Media - Delicious!!! - Chinese Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Great service, amazing furniture, authentic Chinese good. Highly recommended! I feel like in a legitimate restaurant China when I eat here.

Had a wonderful lunch for 4 adults plus my 9 year old. Excellent lunch specials (Chinese) and sushi, especially the "Flamingo Roll" ($15 - ouch) with Mango, Avocado & Salmon over a shrimp tempura roll. Wild salmon Nigiri ($3.50 for one piece) was heavenly. Hamachi nigiri ($3.00) was very good also. Great lunchtime service and bill was around $80.00 (no alcohol, no dessert ordered). read more

My son & I came here for lunch today 4/8/14. The food & service was extraordinary. Our server was wonderful, he was very attentive & professional. We both started off with egg rolls which were very tasty. We had a choice of soup which came with our lunch specials, the hot & sour soup was excellent. I had Kung Pao chicken & my son had General Tsaos chicken, and Roast pork fried rice all dishes were remarkable. Our experiences at Margaret Kuo Signature Restaurants have been nothing but amazing :) my son who is a Chef was honored to meet Madam Kuo herself a few months ago, she's a wonderful woman. When you come to any Margaret Kuo Signature Restaurant, The food spectacular & service is commendable and everything from Appetizers, Soups, & Entrees are outstanding, You will not be disappointed. Highly Recommended! read more

Ate here for years, and loved it until.... i found out about how the kitchen report went when they were audited... long story short- i will never, ever allow my family or myself to eat here again. Ask for a quick peak of the kitchen to confirm this post- thank me later. Or just look at the walls while at your table. read more

Just picked up food at this place. 3 hour wait after being told it would be 1.5 hours. Horrible attitude, practically unapologetic and didn't discount anything or even offered me water whilst I waited. Horrific service and lack of care for their customers. read more

Not impressed at all...in my opinion over priced Asian food. It's a nice place for a night out. Inside is very nicely decorated and the service is actually good. I guess it makes up for the food. But then I had the best Chinese food at hole-in-the-wall places with terrible decor and service. read more

When I used to live in Swarthmore I frequented MK often. Really solid Chinese and Japanese food. Sushi isn't great but it's more than passable and it's pretty cheap when compared to the more pricey places in Philly at a similar level of quality. My favorite dish is the peking duck, served table side. Miso soup is good as are the bento box dinners. They even do the "standard" chinese dishes like Sesame Chicken extremely well. I normally say that MK is like a much better version of PF Chang's. The State Street and Granite Run locations are both excellent, although I prefer the State Street for both food and decor. read more

Margaret Kuo's made for a lovely night out, but I'm not sure I'm dying to get back. The town of Media itself is super cute and this restaurant is no exception. The restaurant is trendy and intimate and I'm sure would make for a lovely date night. However, the night I went someone was hosting a 13th birthday party and the place was teeming with loud teenage girls, so that was a bit of an ambiance killer. Before ordering, these spicy pickled cucumbers made an appearance on our table. However weird it may be, these were my favorite things! Very spicy and delicious. We shared Dan Dan noodles which were excellent. Very salty, but spicy and oily and very enjoyable. I ordered a sushi for one dinner, and I'm sad to say it was disappointing. I probably should have stuck to the Chinese side, because the Japanese was quite underwhelming. I've had better sushi at Chinese buffets :-/ My friend got Peking duck which she quite liked. Not my thing, but if it is yours, it comes highly recommended by at least one person! Service was great and the ambiance was cute. If I ended up back here I'd stick with the Chinese food, and advise you, gentle reader, to do the same. read more

(vegan / vegetarian) Margaret Kuo used to be one of our favorite places to go. We enjoy their veggie sushi rolls, as well as their tofu kung pao (which is not listed in the menu, but is very delicious). The waiters are generally friendly. Unfortunately, they seem to be slipping. In the past few months, service has been getting worse - while still friendly, they are now very slow. Examples from our last visit: After being seated, it took about 10 minutes for a waiter to come by and offer us water. After we ordered (salad, sushi, tofu kung pao), the salad took another 20 minutes to come out. The sushi eventually arrived, but no tofu kung pao - perhaps the waiter thought the sushi was an appetizer? But the waiter never asked, and we ended up finishing the sushi, canceling the tofu, and heading out. I hope Margaret Kuo's in Media gets back on its game. We used to enjoy the place, and it's unfortunate that we've had repeatedly bad (and worsening) experiences there over the past few months, mainly due to slowing service. read more

You can say what you want about Sushi joints, but don't say anything bad about Margaret Kuo's. The freshness of their sushi is outstanding, having spent time in rural Japan, where they catch the fish and eat it that very day, Kuo's is as authentic as you're going to get to the real thing. It's the ONLY place in the Greater Philadelphia area my wife and I will eat sashimi and sushi and be 100% satisfied every time we go. Always make a reservation, even if you think it's a slow day of the week. Kid friendly, with a complete Chinese as well as Japanese menu, something for everybody. read more

Peking Media, in the post Margaret Kuo era is doing just fine thank you very much. We had given up on the Margaret Kuo version after many years when the quality dropped significantly. After two take out meals, we have loved the Chinese we have tried, but have not yet had anything from the Japanese menu. A bonus is the take out has been piping hot. Love it! read more

I normally don't eat at sit-down places for lunch but I hit a big milestone at work and decided to treat myself, thinking it'd be a nice relaxing experience. When I got there at 11:45, the hostess seemed surprised to see me and asked me to wait a couple minutes, even though the restaurant opens at 11:30. She then seated me in the very back corner near the kitchen. There was no music playing in the dining room, but music was playing in the kitchen, and it sounded tinny and annoying. The ambiance was basically the distracting kitchen music and the cooks yelling in the kitchen, both of which could have been easily solved by closing the door and playing some soft music in the dining room. At two points during my meal I heard someone in the back loudly hock a loogie. (I wish I was kidding.) The food was good, but I definitely won't come back here for lunch. read more

So after driving by Margaret's Kuo's for the last 5 years or so, I finally got the chance to check it out one rainy night in Media....and then I was back two weeks later for Dining Under the Stars. That being said, I really, really like the food and atmosphere at here, but like many have mentioned, the service absolutely ruins it. The first time, my boyfriend and I were seated in the back of the restaurant, which is super dark. It was nice to see the sushi chefs doing their thing, though, so I really shouldn't complain that much. For drinks, we had the lychee and mango martinis. Both were absolutely delicious! Mixed well with just enough of the good stuff. Then we waited...and waited..and waited to place our dinner orders. We ended up getting the wasabi shumai for an appetizer and jumbo spider, fancy dragon, tiger, and natuto cucumber rolls to split. After we ordered, I asked the waiter if there was anything we ordered with nuts in it since my boyfriend is allergic - he just stared at me. So, I asked again. He said no and walked away. Odd. Anyway, we got our food and were really happy with everything that came out. The shumai was flavorful, but not overpowering; the sushi was super fresh and expertly prepared. We really enjoyed our meal! And then we waited a good twenty minutes before ever seeing another waiter to ask for our check. I really, really don't understand this! The second time around, I decided to try out the Mandarin Lamb. Think mooshu but with delicious, sweet lamb. It's my new favorite! I would definitely get this again, but would possibly skip the pancakes and instead eat the lamb with rice. In closing - I really wanted to love Margaret Kuo's because of the food (since that's why we're all going there, right?), but the experience was killed by the waitstaff both times I was there. This wouldn't be my first choice of restaurant if I was going out in Media, but I would probably go here again. read more

The first time I went to Margaret Kuo's, it was on the recommendation of a friend. At the time, I didn't eat sushi - my oversight! The menu is diverse - with both Chinese and Japanese offerings. I love MK's because it's not your typical Chinese take-out place. It's elegant and cozy. Dimly lit with gauze-y panels separating the table areas, this Chinese restaurant can actually be romantic. My most recent trip to MK's, we ordered a Dragon Roll and a Green Lady Roll. Fantastic! The spicy salmon and avocado in the dragon roll is a perfect combination of spicy, cool, and creamy. The green lady roll is topped with mint leaves and slivers of lime - very refreshing. I also had the miso soup and tempura vegetables. Beautiful presentation and friendly staff. read more

Having lived near Media for many years, I for some reason always felt that Margaret Kuo's was more of a higher end Chinese/Japanese place, but after an amazing experience for dinner, with a shockingly great surprise at the end of the meal, I have to say this is a MTM (Must Try in Media) Atmosphere - Classic tones of black and white, along with a fully stocked bar met our party of three as we entered Margaret Kuo's off of state street. Sitting in the front of the restaurant, we were able to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the waitstaff, as well as the multitude of people coming by to pick up takeout orders. We were also greeted with peanuts, pickled cucumber, and warm towels as we sat down to look over the menu. A top notch level of service unmatched by other Asian restaurants in the area. Waitstaff - Our waitress was polite and brought our food over very quickly. With a busy dinner rush, she wasn't much for chatting, but brought our food out quickly and efficiently, and left the perfect amount of time between courses to have food. Water glasses were refilled with consistency and drinks from the bar came out in 2-3 minutes after ordering. Food - Wow, exceptional. Our party started off with shared appetizers for shrimp tempura and steamed edamame. The fresh edamame with sea salt was a perfect healthy snack to go with samples of miso soup said one of our diners. Add in Asian beers for Sapporo and Kirin from the bar, and it was a nice compliment. We had so much for appetizers and picking food, that our entrees were also stellar, but needed portions to be taken home. From the perfectly prepared General Tsao's Chicken, to the diner who went with Dumplings and Pot Stickers, to the sushi freshly made on site, all of our meals were top notch. You could really taste the difference here between those items freshly made vs the ones that were frozen. Intangibles - Full bar also includes wine as well, so this would not be considered a BYOB in my opinion. Price for three diners and the massive amount of food we received was less then $100 before tip which I was shocked and had to double check to make sure everything was on there. Takeout counter was busy the entire time, might have to swing by Media and grab some next time I'm in the mood for takeout. Overall - Margaret Kuo adds to her fantastic reputation here in our area. Food and Service are top notch, location can't be beat (less then a block from the parking garage) and restaurant atmosphere is outstanding. Can't wait to go back and try it again with new friends or family. read more

The next time you are considering Chinese take-out, consider Margaret Kuo in Media. You get their superior food for the same prices as the lower quality places in the area. We were so surprised! We shared vegetarian hot and sour soup- great variety of veggies, but the flavor was little unbalanced. I actually added some rice wine vinegar for more sour. The egg rolls were delightful- light and crispy, not a trace of oil in the taste or on our hands! We had the Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce and sweet and sour chicken for entrees. Both were very flavorful and offered generous portion for left overs. Margaret Kuo is now our go-to place for awesome Chinese take-out! read more

When this place originally opened in the 90's, it was wonderful. I've been going here for years. But recently, within the last year or two, I'd say, I've had nothing but bad experiences. The first time I chalked it up to a language barrier. My husband is vegan, so when he ordered, he asked if the item was vegan since it gave no explanation of what was in the dish. They said, oh yes, it was vegan. It came out with eggs. He didn't eat it, and they wouldn't take it off the bill. The second time, it was Dining Under the Stars (a weekly summer event in Media) and my parents and I were looking for a place to eat. There were at least 12 tables set up outside, 4 tables of 6 and 8 tables to 2. Since there were three of us, we selected a table of 6 (no one was around to seat us and it was outdoors.) The owner came right up after we sat and said, "you have to be out of here by 7pm. Lots of reservations". I said, "well it's 5pm, and no one sat, so if we're done, we're done, and if not, too bad." Now i realize that this wasn't the most friendly response, but I was quite bristly from this exchange. And then, to top it off, the service was unbearably slow. If you want me out fast, I expect fast service. Furthermore, the couple behind us also had the same experience, even at a table for 2 people. They were told the could bring their own wine if they drank it outside, but upon being sat outside, they were then told, #1, they too had to be out by 7pm, #2 no BYO. Very annoying. For the prices, you'd think they'd splurge for a "Reserved" sign. read more

Worst Peking duck I've ever had. The skin was soggy, meat was tasteless and presentation lackluster. I was trying to give them some credit during these rough times but I was very disappointed. read more

Still give the sushi a good grade though it's not as good as it once once and the sushi maker did not engage with us at all. But the complete mess at the sushi bar itself is embarrassing. Paper towels, saran wrap, cups, - you name it- all strewed around the sitting area. They need to clean it up. read more

I never have thrown out sushi in the 40 some years I have been eating it. But alas i picked up sushi from Margaret Kuo's on state street in media, Saturday and it was the worst i have ever had in forty years.. it was a disgrace, it was made with Risotto rice not sushi rice. No sushi chef, manager, or owner should have ever let these gobs of paste get out to a customer. No sushi chef with any pride or knowledge, ever would have passed this trash to a customer, a good chef would have shut down and made good rice.Upon calling, the manager did not seem too worried about it. The manager said the owner would call me about the problem, hold your breath waiting for that phone call. the loss of respect and caring about the customer here is scary. one final note, I did not call for a refund, i called to make the management aware of the problem, because six moths ago this place was great, and we loved it. but as other reviewers have said ...this restaurant is a very expensive treat, and in the last four orders three have been disastrous, and who can afford in these hard times, to roll the dice on getting what your paying for. On our second order here, we received ribs that were as dry as jerky, and had been held so long there was virtually no meat on the bones. Threw them away and never order that again, you should not either. But the rest of the meal was great, including the seafood Szechuan for $23.95, we both loved it and it was enough for 2 days. lobster, jumbo shrimp, scallops and supposedly crab meat in spicy sauce. absolutely delightful. The second time we ordered it my wife spit out the first bite and started gagging, then refused to eat another bite. Consistency has left the building here and every order is like rolling the dice. Craps again. Next order our Nigiri sushi (regular pieces) was completely fumbled and came as Sashimi without rice and hand rolls. Nothing like we ordered. What is going on here! Craps again The quality of product, generally the best available, has been over the top (except for the ribs and sushi rice) but the execution of preparation, and consistency has been abysmal,it is embarrassing. This is what closes restaurants. Margaret Kuo's is buying the best, but after that nobody seems to care including the boss. Until its no longer a gamble to eat here, spend you money else where, and when sales inevitably crash, maybe they will begin to care about you again.. You pay the bills. read more

Pretty average Chinese food, the meat dishes lacked many vegetables, so it was mostly meat and rice. My quarrel was the price - turns out there is no lunch menu on the weekend, so somehow we ended up spending $150 for lunch for a party of 4, with only 3 beers between us, including 15% tip! read more

Every time I go here, the vegetarian tofu dishes are inconsistent. Most recently, the tofu szechuan I ordered had a... graininess?? to it. Like there was sand in it... You can do excellent, authentic Chinese food without meat, but I haven't been impressed here. read more

This place is a gem, very grateful to have high quality sushi at reasonable prices in Media

The have an excellent selection of sushi. They were surprisingly way bigger than the ones I usually get. Also the ambiance is so warm and relaxing. Definitely check out this place if you're in the area. read more

My husband and I ate here after recommendations from everyone we've met. We spent a year in China and have high expectations of Chinese food: Margaret Kuo's didn't disappoint! The dumplings were fresh, and steamed in a traditional bamboo steamer. The egg rolls were hot and crispy. They had plenty of Asian variety to make it easy to find something you want. The sushi looked delicious. They get full up very quickly, so make a reservation! You can also order take out, which we'll be doing! Definitely going back! read more

This place tries to offer a more upscale Chinese food option instead of being another take out place, but frankly that just doesn't do much for me, as it just comes across as overpriced and stuffy. They do have a few item on the menu that are a little off the beaten track and a little more authentic, such as the leek pancake appetizer. Not sure if it's always on the menu as it was over a year ago on Valentine's Day when I had them, but they were exactly as my family makes them back in China and I got a little excited. Overall, though, I am more likely to get take out from Jing Fong, stay in and watch movies while eating my Chinese food. I know my preferences are probably not typical here, since when I go out to eat I prefer to get things I can't make easily myself, or it better be much better and cheaper than I can make it myself. For a more upscale and authentic dine-in experience in the suburbs, I highly recommend Han Dynasty instead. read more

I live in the city and I've been generally unimpressed with a lot of food in the suburbs, but I was very pleased with my recent visit to Margaret Kuo's in Media. My husband and I ordered off of the Chinese side of the menu and we were very happy with the food. We had a large party that included a small baby (on a Friday night), and had no problems at all. The waitstaff was friendly and we felt welcome in the restaurant. One warning: "spicy" on the menu seems to mean different things depending on the dish. My "spicy" tangerine entree was barely spicy at all, and the "spicy" mushroom hot-and-sour soup was among the hottest hot-and-sour soups I've ever had. They were both delicious, but if you have a low (or high) tolerance for hotness, you might want to double-check with the waiter before you order a particular dish. read more

I ordered the Pear Sakatani and it was a bit too "harsh". Maybe they could use better liquor? I had two rolls and both were good read more

Every time we come here, we are very satisfied and pleased. It is like a nice fusion of Japanese, Chinese and all in between. The food is great and the sauce for dishes such as General Tsao's Chicken and Tangerine Three Delicacies is simply perfect. Many flavors over layed onto each other give it a great taste. Sushi bar is awesome especially since this place is not a dedicated sushi bar. This place is definitely one of the top chinese places I have been to. More great experiences to come. read more

Peking Media - Tangerine Three Delicacies. Nice citrus flavor undertone. - Chinese Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

This was my first dine in visit. Sorry it took me so long because it was delicious. I was familiar with the restaurant and frequently ordered things from there when they participated in the street festivals. We were there for restaurant week. We both loved all four courses, technically eight courses because I chose Japanese menu and my friend chose the Chinese menu, and we shared all of it. Highly recommend! read more

This review is solely for Margaret Kuo's MEDIA location. I say this first because I have only heard great things about their Wayne and Malvern spots however MK Media just doesn't equal up. I came with a rather large party (12 heads) and our reservations were made about a week in advance via OpenTable yet there was 1 server for our large party... In fact, he seemed to be the only server there (Friday night). Our drink orders weren't taken for about an hour into our visit. Then it was a continuous struggle trying to get his attention to place appetizer and entree orders (A few in our party actually left because they hadn't anticipated spending 5 hours out for dinner). When the waiter was taking my order, I repeated myself a few times because he seemed to be drifting off into outer space and he also was not writing anything down. So I was not entirely shocked that when meals were served there were a few entrees missing. However when we asked the waiter about this I was shocked by his careless reply, "you didn't order that"... Um okay. Not even a "I'm sorry" or "Can I put that in now for you?".. Very awkward. Also what is actually served is kind of laughable. Two in our party ordered the Chilean sea bass, one's fish was literally twice the size of the others... The only difference? The sauces they chose. I wasn't impressed by the majority of the menu and it is definitely overpriced for what you are getting. Skip the dessert menu. Everything that is worth ordering they no longer have and the rest is awful. ... Just do your wallet a favor and skip Margaret Kuo's Media entirely. read more

My favorite dining partner needed their Kung Pao chicken fix. This place still offers the best Chinese at this end of the county. It did not disappoint. The gyoza were also very well done with the perfect balance between the frying and steaming. The pork lo mein was flavorless and was disappointing compared to previous visits. They still offer peanuts and pickled cucumber at the start of the meal. Service is always perfunctory at all of the establishments run by Kuo. On this visit it appeared that our waitress may have been training a young man. He kept shadowing her but was dressed in a bubble-style winter jacket and just seemed to hover unnaturally behind her. read more

This is the worst of the Margaret Kuo trio. We happened to be in the area, so I was excited to try this location since the one in Wayne is excellent. A quick bite turned out to be an hour and a half ordeal because their service is soooo slow. We were worried about getting a parking ticket since we were parked near the courthouse. It was too far to run back and forth to feed more quarters in the meter. I didn't expect lunch to take this long and was even contemplating to get my order to go. We ordered the pork ramen and the pork katsu bento box. The broth in the ramen tastes like boiled water with no flavor whatsoever. This is the worst ramen I've ever eaten at any restaurant and I've eaten alot of ramen. Visually it looks like a bland, Chinese bowl of noodle. Thank goodness for the hot oil or I will not be able to chug it down. As for the bento box, I was surprised it didn't come with California rolls. They served the salad inside the bento box instead of separately like most Japanese restaurants. I guess to give you less food. The pork katsu was the only thing that tastes ok, but they did not have the katsu dipping sauce which they should tell you beforehand . The rice was hard and tastes like leftover rice from the night before. The shumai was gross with fillers. The only redeeming factor was the decor which is much better than the Margaret Kuo Mandarin which needs a facelift. But that is not enough for us to come back. The waiter went MIA after he dropped off the food. We had to walk up to the cashier to pay. We'll stick with the Wayne location which has the best food and service. read more

Consistently good Chinese food. If you like sauce ask for extra as they run light. Good size portions. Restaurant is nice and clean when dining in. I like the nuts and gurkins! When I want Chinese this is my default. read more

I ordered 2 orders of lomein for pickup and who ever I spoke to was very short and barely let me speak to confirm that my order was correct. When I got there I was very shocked that it would cost $35 for just 2 orders of lomein. Getting in the car, I found out that she actually gave me 3 orders of lomein which I didn't order. After being annoyed about that, I look to see that my card was charged $42. I will never go back again read more

The female manager has a really bad attitude and always rude, especially for Chinese customers!!!!!!!!

Disappointed experience. Miskitos, flys are flying during the dinner time. Unfriendly owner was rude to us. They have limited cards accepted, before you go, make sure you have cash with you. Food is hood. Peking duck is not good. read more