This will be quick and easy, just like the service at Spice 28. Happy hour is not just at the bar, it'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..... read more

Spice 28 - Indian Pancake with Curry Sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Spice 28's Dry Pepper Wings and Wonton Soup with Pork made for an outstanding lunch that balanced bold flavor with real comfort. The triple‑fried wings arrived blisteringly crisp yet still juicy, coated in a Sichuan‑style dry pepper seasoning built on long-hot peppers, dried chilies, scallion, and a light peppercorn tingle that layered warmth rather than blunt heat. The spice never drowned out the chicken; it framed it, so each bite felt precise and intentional rather than overwhelming. The pork wonton soup offered the exact right counterpoint: a clean, quietly rich broth with tender pork wontons and fresh greens that refreshed the palate between wings. Taken together, along with a chilled Ginger Ale, the meal felt composed and deliberate without ever losing the simple satisfaction of a good lunch, and I would recommend this order without reservation to anyone who values both execution and flavor. read more

Automatic must stop every time I come to Philly. I'm so obsessed with the dumplings in chili oil i had 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 read more

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I came for happy hour on a Wednesday and because sips is around the same time it was a little busy but the wait wasn't too bad. There are a bunch of tables and then there's bar seating as well. The music was a little too quiet for my liking but I didn't notice too much because the restaurant itself was loud with conversation. I got the dragons nectar for $8 and the spring roll for I think about 3 dollars. The spring roll was nothing special but it was good for the price. The drink was decently strong and my roommate and I didn't need another due to the size/strength. There is a credit card fee so I paid in cash. Also something I noticed on the menu is that it states happy hour is only at the bar but that's not true so I think it just was not updated. I will definitely be returning in the future for happy hour since it was so affordable. read more

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Customer service was great! They were attentive. And smiled when serving. Food was even better. It was fresh, hot and flavorful. Loved the vibe because we met some awesome people while there. I recommend this place for a night out with friends or just to lay back and shake off that work mode. Drinks were amazing. Came home with leftovers. Can't wait to go back with the Mrs. read more

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Great food. Especially the fried chicken. It comes as all flats and had a hot honey dipping sauce. The drinks are large and delicious. I tried the cucumber Martini and a passion fruit drink. The first was dry and tart while the second was fruity and sweet. The ambiance was ok. It was extremely loud from the conversations and music. The service was fine, the place was busy so there was a delay. read more

Spice 28 - Philly love - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place was amazing! The food was fresh, perfect temp and everything tasted so good! It was a busy night and during happy hour so the service wasn't A-1 but it was not bad either! Very clean. I will definitely come back here each time i visit Philly! Love! read more

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This place has been around forever and the food is satisfactory. However, the service lacks due to rude servers (specifically) the only young lady server who looks like she never wants to be at work. I come here for lunch sometimes because it is close to my job and she is always very rude and nasty towards the customers. There only 3 servers so I try to be patient but they are always rude and pushy especially if it's crowded which they always are due to the their fairly decent prices. There are places downtown if you don't mind researching them you will probably have a better experience there. Choose wisely because good eats and great customer service should always go hand and hand. Good luck! read more

Yellow Curry Udon Noodle Soup $14 (block mushroom, bell pepper, celery, sugar snap peas, onion, carrot and black pepper) picked tofu instead of protein. Enjoyed this. The udon was smooth and had a nice bouncy texture. Good portion size. Had a bit of leftover for lunch the next day. Staff was very friendly, helpful, patient. Will be back! read more

This is a very nice date night spot. It's quiet and don't expect a whole lot of fanfare but the food is very good. You're given the right amount of service and privacy. I highly recommend. read more

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Spice 28 in Philadelphia is a great Szechuan spot serving up traditional Asian flavors. Very bold flavors and spicy. The Szechuan fish filets here are a must-try, and they deliver exactly what I was looking for--delicious, mouth-numbing spice to the tender, flaky fish. Great presentation. I also got rice and Tom yum soup. Modern design on the ambiance. Simple and minimal. The service is fast and the water stays flowing given all the spice. read more

Spice 28 - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I would give this a 3.5 if I could!! The drinks were yummy and the food we got was great!! Everything tested really delicious and came out pretty quick. The food option were so good. Truly didn't have a bad bite. The drink weren't mind blowing, but they definitely have fun flavors. My problems were mainly with the service!! I was there for forever. We didn't place a food order until 45 minutes in. We went on a Monday, but the space was pretty full. They had plenty of food runners, but only one server for the whole restaurant. Obviously that was an impossible position, but even when I first got there before the crowds, the service wasn't the best. If you're interested at all, there are two single person restrooms in the bad. They were pretty clean and had paper towels!! read more

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Spice 28 is a great place for drinks, especially during happy hour. My favorites are the dragon nectar and passionate kiss. $8 for a drink like this is such a great deal. The food is okay. Whenever I'm there it's because the restaurants I wanted to go to instead had a long wait during happy hour. Spice 28 is never busy but every time I go, service is very slow. So it's a perfect spot to just grab a drink while waiting for a seat at a restaurant near by to open up. read more

Spice 28 - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food is amazing in my opinion however if you are a young black male like myself, they more than likely will treat you like a total inconvenience the entire time your here, especially due to the gratuity already being added to the bill at the end (in my experience) I came in at 5:35 today, was sat after standing at the door awkwardly for 5 minutes, it's a Monday the restaurant is NOT busy!!!. After being sat all the way in the back where it's easy to ignore me. I wasn't approached by the server for my section for an entire 20 minutes, I watched a older white couple get sat in the front of the house in one of the many table we passed, and within 6 minutes of them being sat, the same waiter who walked passed me(man wearing button up usually and glasses) went to serve them damn near immediately. I'm tired of coming here and being treated like my money Isn't as good as the next. Let me remind you, I have tipped well every single time I came!! And the extremely rude lady that walks around with a face of despair is allegedly the owner's daughter so she gets to walk around and treat people however she deems fit. So once again, food is so so good, yet customer service is in the GARBAGE read more

Could not understand when I asked if the food was gluten free so I did not eat anything. Drink was good but service was not organized and server yelled at us because we didn't know who took our check read more

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Great cocktail list! You can't beat the happy hour specials. Just a good overall place to enjoy conversation with some company. Good cocktails+bar read more

Spice 28 - Happy hour plates and a drink! - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Literally no place in center city does a cheap lunch special anymore - let alone an $11 one which comes with a soup and entree! (Only on weekdays tho) You cant go wrong with any of their szechuan style dishes. Their red curry isn't the best out there, but they will make it extra spicy if you're a spice fiend like me. Drunken noodles with beef is also a decent choice. Some of their apps, like the wontons in chili oil, could def use some work. Not the best ambiance but I just want my lunch special to go! read more

I am shocked to report that Spice 28 has been our favorite since 2012 and I am just now getting around to posting a review. Well it's never too late. Spice 28 not only has great food, but it's good for drinks, lunch, dinner with friends, dinner with the family and take out. My favorite items on the menu are the lettuce wraps, chicken wonton in chili oil, Indian pancakes with curry sauce and the Thai basil fried rice. I also love the Dry pepper style chicken. Food has been consistently good for the past decade. Service is always prompt and interiors clean and welcoming. read more

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Folks, if you like Sichuan cuisine, this is your go to joint. With a little bit of hectoring, they can make a dish that will blow the top of your head off. For those without a death wish, expertly prepared Sichuan that can be toned down for the entire family to enjoy. read more

My favorite Asian spot in the city. Excellent service... Amazing food... Reasonably priced! Best Happy Hour Spot in the city! If you have no reservations and are craving Asian food this is the place to be! read more

Very disappointed with the food. To begin the price is a bit high for what they are offering. Food did not come out as expected. The food was either over seasoned, dry/overcooked or another problem. mango shrimp salad: 0/5 For a thai/asian fusion restaurant, when ordering a mango salad you would expect it to be mangos mixed with spicy seasoning and sauce. this is exactly what the name is, mangos on-top of lettuce with shrimp. a huge disappointment. this was $10 for something you couldve gotten better at saladworks. Satay Beef Skewers: 1/5 the beef came dry, no moisture at all. was very overcooked. took a while to chew. Felt like i was eating jerky but worst. 1 point for the peanut sauce. Dry Pot Lamb: 0/5 looks nice but doesnt taste nice. extremely salty, cant taste the seasoning or spice. feels like you licked the ocean floor salty. to make it worst, we also found a piece of hair in the lamb. Peking duck bun: 2/5 not worth the price, other restaurants have it for under $3 per bun with juicy and crispy duck. this was a disappointment for $9 for 2 buns. the duck was shredded looking like it was the left over of whatever dish they were using the duck for. Duck had a smell too. Drunken Chow Fun Noodles: 4/5 only saving grace of this meal. the noodles were a little dry but not as dry as the satay. beef was a little undercooked. seasoning for this was ok. read more

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One of my favorite happy hours in the city, the food and drinks are always very good and affordable from 5-7pm, they do tend to have a long wait time so I always recommend sitting at the bar for the quickest service. The restaurant is very beautiful and the music is very good too. Other than the long wait for service and limited bar seating, I will always recommend, and not to mention the happy hour is everyday!! read more

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Lunch specials are amazing! Great deal! We ordered the udon noodles with chicken and added some soy sauce and chili oil to make it more flavorful. It just needed some more flavor. We also ordered thrice cooked chicken which was amazing! Definitely go here for lunch and you'll be full! read more

The best lunch spot. You can't beat the value or the speed or anything. You're not getting gourmet Asian here, folks. But general tsos with soup for $10?! In this economy?! Cmon! Favorites: Indian pancake (always dope) String beans Wonton soup General Tsos Spicy chicken with lettuce wraps Flat noodles read more

I love this place great lunch and HH specials. Food is fresh and delicious, service is swift and courteous

I'd have to say very disappointing taking out food from here. I got food poisoning ~1hr after eating their food. Pad thai was soooo dry, had 2-3 shrimps, portions were not that great, noodles were overcooked. Barely no sauce, taste was bland. I had their Pad See Ew too, it was more saucy, way too salty. read more

Stopped in for lunch to escape the rain and we were so happy we did! Food: Ordered kung pao tofu and drunken noodles with tofu. They accommodated our vegetarian preferences by removing fish and oyster sauce from the dishes which was greatly appreciated! Large portions for the price and decent taste too. They will adjust spices upon request. Service: there was only 1 server managing the restuarant and bar but he was so on top of it! Quick service and super friendly too. Street parking is available but scarce as this is in downtown Philly area. No wifi available. One restroom in the back for customers. It's a quiet restuarant. Family friendly! Outdoor and indoor seating available. read more

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I have to say I enjoyed my visit to Spice 28. My cousin and I met there for happy hour which is from 5 to 7. We took a window seat in the bar area and had the ginger Cosmo which was very good. The young lady bartender wasn't the most professional. She was cursing very loud in a conversation with another patron and was very abrupt with me when I initially approached the bar for a drink. Other than that our server for the rest of the evening was an absolute dream. I wish I could remember his name. The happitizers we ordered were the Ahí Tuna Dumplings, Indian Pancakes, Mini Wontons in Chili Oil, Cucumbers, the Spring Roll ( kind of disappointed they only give you one) and the Chicken Wings. Of all these we both enjoyed the tuna dumplings and the pancake the most. The fact that they have happy hour on the weekends is also a major plus. read more

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Yummmm! This place had so many vegetarian and vegan options and they were all so good!! I'm a sucker for fried rice so I had to get the vegetarian basil fried rice. My friend and I shared a spicy cucumber appetizer and an Indian pancake (roti with some curry dip). This place has an interesting mix of cuisines but they all seemed great. My friend got the Thai curry (not pictured) and he really enjoyed it! Overall, ton of options, great portion sizes, and awesome prices especially during happy hour! read more

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My go to here is the chicken lettuce wraps. My DD gets the roti. Food is consistent here. They have a very popular happy hour so I guess they are also known for cocktails. Quick & consistent service. read more

Besides having a solid happy hour menu. Spice 28 has several food options like the Curry Rice Noodles I had for lunch. It was warm with light flavors of curry and coconut milk with hearty rice noodles which makes for a comforting meal. The service is always quick and the ambience is fun. You'll find coworkers chatting after a long day or newcomers checking out the menu. It's a great spot for anyone in the area. If Sampan is too busy just come to Spice. read more

Spice 28 - Ahi tuna dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good Chinese food, fresh veggies and veggie dumplings were great! Fried rice was a little dry but overall I enjoyed the dinner!

The food is always consistent in the service is fast. I go here on lunch a lot and continue to get consistent service that is reliable. I've tried many different things on the menu and think that most of the lunch options are delicious. read more

Went here for happy hour with a group of friends because the menu looked promising online. It says on the menu that you can only do HH at the bar but they honor it throughout the whole restaurant! So that was awesome. Also, I want to point out that prices on their online menu are a little bit higher in reality. They're still decent deals and the drinks are huuuuge, also they aren't lacking in alcohol. I tried the long island and the ginger cosmo, both were great. I definitely left feeling a little more than tipsy. As for the food, I only tried a few things on the menu but I enjoyed what I did try!! I think I would definitely come back again for HH!! I took a star off because they only had one working bathroom and it smelled like straight sewage inside of it. But I figure this isn't their fault completely. read more

Spice 28 - Long Island - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Alright food, lackluster service. We came in as a group of 6 at 9:10pm on a Friday night. We were seated immediately with no mention of when they would close. Our server made us aware that the kitchen and bar needed our orders by 9:30. However, she did not say we would need to be out of the restaurant by 10.  We felt rushed the entire time as we were practically kicked out of the door at 10. I wish they were upfront with us when we came in about when they were closing so we could have gone somewhere else. Fantastic cocktails and I would absolutely come back for happy hour. I had the passion kiss, which was fresh and sweet.  Food was forgettable, neither great nor horrible. Would not come back for dinner. read more

Spice 28 - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I am shocked!!! First time yelp has pointed us in the wrong direction. This is as gentrified as food can get, as far from asian cuisine as you need. Just an overall disappointing night. The food was all bland and subpar. We were here for our anniversary cause of the reviews and ratings but man did this hit us hard. Lemongrass coconut soup had no taste of lemongrass, not sure if this was purposeful for the palette of the neighborhood? But it was not good. The pork belly in chili sauce was not tender, it was tough, and lacked depth. It was basically store bought chili poured over pork belly and mixed. Finally the salt and pepper shrimp/squid was so tough and the batter was so mushy. There was barely any salt and pepper flavor. And it was placed on a huge pile of greens, even though there was only a handful of protein. The price is way overpriced for the portion size, flavors, and overall experience. We could've gone to Chinatown for half the price and better flavors, we wanted to eXplore and that was our fault. Beware! Only street parking if you can find any so best to walk, bus, uber. Best of luck, happy eating. We definitely will not be back. read more

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Foods on point staff rocks happy hour is the best in center city and lady's the drinks are great enjoy owner is great also Steve and mom rock . Also waitress and waiters are great and the host Dedrie is the bomb read more

We love this place! Great food and atmosphere. Service is great! We can during happy hour 5-7 and we ordered their famous crispy chicken wings, duck buns and our favorite appetizer there is Indian pancake with curry sauce! I can order a hundred of these they are that good! The crispy duck was ok. We liked the cold sesame noodles but we prefer more sauce on the noodles for taste. Their chicken fried rice was good and the shrimp was ok but my favorite was the Saigon beef-very tender tasty and delicious. Hello would definitely order that again. I would definitely be back! Great work! read more

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Grade vibes for this Chinese food restaurant right in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. The food came out slow but they were pretty busy on a Saturday night. Ingredients were fresh the food was spicy the protein amount was a little bit on the lower side and the drinks were a bit lackluster in terms of presentation but otherwise a solid four-star place. read more

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Pretty decent pad Thai options here. Pleasant atmosphere and quick service (we were in a rush!) read more

Spice 28 - Szechuan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania