The mapo tofu gave me diarrhea. Very greasy, didn't have much flavor. Service was alright.

Came here at 8pm for a late ish dinner, there was a few minutes wait when we walked in. The store is not very big but is a great vibe for a late night meal! Would definitely recommend getting one of the noodle soups here, with your preferred cuts of beef (there are also veg options). You can pick between hand pulled (thinner and long) and sliced noodles (thicker and short). Would also recommend adding the spice! (There is also chili oil at the table though) Servings are large (at least for the noodle bowls!!) Would definitely come back here again when I'm in Chinatown!! read more

Amazing place, amazing food, amazing service... Hard to find parking, but once you are there, the place is completely worth it. Be careful when you ask for medium because it means hot. When you ask for spicy WATCH OUT!!!!! Love the place and the people, very worth my while... read more

Spice C - Spicy Szechuan Wings - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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3.5 stars Not a bad noodle stop. Came for the hand pulled noodles, and had a decent meal. The broth wasn't super savory and the meat pieces were just ok, but at least the noodles were hand pulled and had some nice bounce to them. read more

Spice C - House special noodles - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I recently moved out of Philly, and it's about time I wrote a review for Spice C. This was my go-to place for noodle soup delivery and I miss it already, even when it's 90 degrees out. I always got a noodle soup (jumbo shrimp or tofu/mixed veggies), with hand-shaved noodles, medium spicy, and added a marinated egg to it. It was still so good even for delivery. Do yourself a favor and try it! read more

We ordered the house special noodle soup, which had three cuts of beef, and we added the Szechuan broth and egg. It had meat, noodle, and bok choy. This was honestly the best broth we've ever had at a Chinese restaurant, similar to a spicy ramen broth with lots of chilies and peppercorn and hearty. The noodles were excellent, they were hand cut and they had a chewy texture similar to eating gnocchi. The portion was so large that I couldn't finish it all. read more

Spice C - House Special Noodle Soup with Spicy Szechuan broth and a marinated egg - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jumbo shrimp shaved noodle soup (Szechuan spicy) + beef brisket hand drawn + stir fried Chinese broccoli it was so good read more

Spice C - Jumbo Shrimp Noodle Soup stir fried Chinese broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Around 8pm we were seated right away. We got hot tea (free!) I had the roasted duck and wonton with hand drawn noodles and my friend had the house special with hand drawn noodles. We shared the Szechuan chicken wings for our appetizer. It left that good numbing spice on our tongues. I think it's cheaper to pay with cash if I am correct so come with cash! read more

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5 words or less: warm noods, fast, cash*, BYOB** One of the first places I tried when I moved to Philly last year and I've been coming ever since. Regardless of how big the party has been (as many as 6, as few as myself), the food came out within 10 minutes (sometimes as fast as literally 2 minutes after ordering). The servers have been attentive and on top of their game with respect to checking in, refilling beverages, etc. The House Special beef noodle soup is my go-to and it's perfect, especially around this time of year. Honorable mentions are the Ma Po Tofu, 3 Treasures / House Special stir fry noodle, and Eggplant w. garlic sauce. Simply put, the staff is a well-oiled machine, and they have a solid playlist. * cash only, but they have an ATM right by the front door ** there's a Fine Wine & Good Spirits about 5 minutes (walking) from the restaurant, should you want to enjoy some wine with your food read more

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Best hand drawn noodles Philly! We love the braised beef. The fried dumplings are very unique and tasty. Btw, the t shirts on the wall are super cute and funny! I wish I could buy one. read more

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Food was delicious Everything came out promptly I ordered seafood hand drawn noodle with spicy broth Got an order of the fried dumplings. All were delicious and filled the belly read more

Spice C - Seafood Noodle Soup with hand drawn noodles Handmade Fried Pork Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ya know it's kind of hard to believe but I've been coming here for 7 years. This was actually one of the first places that my wife and I went to on a date and it's just stuck ever since. Since 2013 we've been going here sometimes multiple times a week but at least once a month. We definitely have a go to order but I'll touch on some of the other items before I get to the main dish. Typically we start things with cucumbers in garlic vinegar sauce. This also comes mixed in with some pickled Daikon and carrots, very delicious and light starter. If we're feeling extra hungry we get the fried dumplings. Now, this is Chinatown and literally a block away is David's so I don't think I need to tell you that if I'm coming here and getting the fried dumplings they must be damn good. These rival anything you can get in Chinatown and often are what I consider the best dumplings in the city. If you come here and only get these as an order and nothing else you wont be upset. Last item we sometimes get is the fried szechuan pepper wings. Obviously only get these if you can handle the heat but if you can, oh man you are in for a treat. These are a flat wing lovers paradise. All crispy, very flavorful, coated in a delicious ginger szechuan sauce with fried bits of ginger and green onion. Much like the dumplings you'd be hard pressed to find better wings in the city than these and if you only got these when you came in you'd be 100% happy. But, this place is known for its noodles. And they do not disappoint in the slightest. As soon as you walk in the first thing you are going to see is the noodles being made to order in the back. They do two styles: Hand Pulled and Shaved. I typically go for the hand pulled and my wife goes for shaved. Now if there is one bowl of noodles on this menu I recommend over EVERYTHING else it is this: Wonton Noodle Soup Medium Spicy with a fried egg. My wife will also get some roast pork thrown in there as well but this is what I'd call "the stuff". This bowl makes any bad day turn around. The noodles are always perfectly cooked, tender but not mushy. The broth is smooth and even at its spiciest is very tasty and easy to eat. And the wontons are little exciting bursts of flavor that you run into while working on your noodles. We've been coming here for 7 years, we've brought friends, we've brought family here. I hope that these guys stick around for a long time as they've become a go to stop for us and anyone visiting or anyone that's walked by this place curious should go in. You wont be disappointed. read more

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The veggie Szechuan noodles are delicious - they're just the right amount of spicy, and have a great balance of veggies. My friend didn't like his pad thai though and said it was way too fishy and sweet. Service was very quick even during Saturday lunch, and the food was filling. Would definitely go again! read more

Finally tried this place after years of staying loyal to Nan Zhou Hand Dawn Noodles. I got the beef brisket noodle soup with the spicy broth. Honestly the broth flavor is probably one of the best I've had and I love the slight numbing spice. The noodles were good too, but I think Nan Zhou slightly takes the edge on that. The beef brisket itself was flavorful but most pieces were a little too fatty for my personal preference. Overall I'd definitely come back, but I think Nan Zhou is still my preferred spot for the beef brisket soup because of the noodle texture and heartier pieces of beef. read more

Spice C - Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We usually go to Nan Zhou to get Handdrawn Noodle. But my friend suggested us to try Spice C. We went ahead for dinner last night (Sunday night). The place was packed even though no queue. Don't forget this is a CASH ONLY restaurant. We ordered: Fish Noodle Soup $9.95 - it was good but not mind blowing. We got it with beef soup base, so it's completely mild. If you want some kicks, you need to pay $1.50 extra for the Sichuan style, which basically adding hot oil to it. Noodle with Pork Soy Sauce $7.95 - for this dry version noodle, we got it Sichuan style (you pay $1.00 more than the regular style). This dish is better than the soupy one, even though I think the one at Nan Zhou tastes better. But the Noodle Pork here is considered good. My friend ordered the Treasured Fried Noodles $9.95 - this dish is delicious, but the portion is super small. My friend said it used to be bigger. Not enough for sharing at all. read more

Spice C - Fish Noodle Soup - with Beef Broth $9.95 - need more kicks to it - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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this is my boyfriend and i's favorite spot! spice c holds a near and dear place for our hearts because this was our first date spot, and if we're around this is our go to. the portions are huge for what you pay for and always get medium spice and add the free pickled mustard greens on the side. we always get the noodle soup (beef mix, house special and lamb are our top three) and my boyfriend gets the hand pulled and i get the shaved noodles (both are good!) my only complaint is that the place is just a little too small for comfort if you have more than 2 people in your party, and sometimes the tables and chairs are a tiny bit sticky. other wise this is an amazing spot year round, and one of my favorites that i've discovered while going to college here. :) read more

Spice C - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Always a staple place to go in Philly. I don't even have much to say, just go First timers, I definitely recommend getting a hand drawn noodle Szechuan spicy with your pick of meat. So delicious I'm ready to go back even though I went today! read more

EXCELLENT Wonton Soup. Best I've ever had!! It's got hand drawn noodles or you can get shaved. It's got a lot of won tons, cilantro, bok Choy, green onion, and a beef base. Dont order the appetizers it's not good and trust me the soup bowls will fill you up. We also ordered the 3 Treasures soup, expected more meat as per the menu picture but not much meat. We also ordered extra vegetables and we didn't get it. Cons: Sodas served as cans Customer service sucks. They could be friendlier! read more

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I came in to try the spicy noodle soup as recommended by a friend and it was delicious! This was the first time I had freshly shaved noodles and let me tell you, if you've never had freshly made noodles you've been missing out. It does not compare to other noodle soup places that serve pre-made noodles. I got the house special with mild spice and it was just the right amount of heat and flavor to enjoy the dish. This is a cash only place, but an ATM is available and located at the entrance of the restaurant. Also, don't expect the best customer service. They're a small and really busy place with what looked like 2 or 3 servers working the floor. Apart from that, it was a good food(ie) experience overall. read more

Spice C - House special with mild spice - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here for dinner with a couple of friends. We all ordered the house special noodle soup which was perfect for a cold day. The portion size was pretty good, the noodles weren't soggy, and the meat was tender. You can choose from hand pulled or shaven noodles. I got hand pulled noodles but will try shaven noodles next time. Service was quick and efficient. FYI they accept cash or Venmo. I'll definitely go back read more

Spice C - House special noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It was a cold and rainy day when my friend and I decide to go here. The place looks aesthetically pleasing and the staff was friendly. The food came out really fast and looks amazing. I am a huge broth/soup person so I believe it makes or breaks the experience. The soup was delicious and bursting with flavor. I defiantly recommend the Szechuan spice even though it was $1.50 more. More than worth it in my personal opinion. The spices gives just the right amount of heat to make you crave for more and even better for the upcoming cold weather. The toppings were plentiful and cooked to perfection. It was the perfect blend of flavor, meat to keep the texture changing, and heat to keep you eating until it's all gone. read more

Spice C - House Special Noodle Soup (Szechuan Very Spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I think this place sits right at a 3.5 for me, but I guess I will round it up to a 4. You can get your noodles shaved or hand-drawn. I took a pic about this if you want to read a little more into it. I ordered the pork soy sauce stir fry with shaved noodles, it just sounded interesting. I guess my noodles weren't amazing so that's why I gave Spice C a 3.5. I suppose it was bc my base was soy sauce? Either way, I didn't get a "Wow, this is really good" vibes. The significant other ordered the beef brisket noodle soup with hand-drawn noodles. He thought the food was good but nothing wowing either. He def liked his choice better as it had lots of flavor. This place got packed when the lunch rush rolled around. Also, this is a cash only place btw. read more

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This is a noodle place that is located right across the Heng Fa Supermarket. It specializes in hand drawn noodles, so I recommend ordering one of their dishes that had hand drawn noodles. I thought they were a little over ambitious in spicy flavorings of their pad thai, but their hand drawn noodles were solid. It's a 3.5 star rating for me. What we ordered We ordered a pad thai and their 3 treasures hand drawn noodles. The pad thai was a little too over flavored- spicy with a big salty punch and there was sweetness. Definitely drink some water down if you're ordering this dish. I thought their 3 treasures hand drawn noodle was better flavored. It is not complex like the pad thai with its ambitious balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and umami. It's a delicate balance between delicious and overspiced and in this case, I guess it's why this place is called "Spice C", this is a little overspiced. The 3 treasures noodle was chewy and had a more clean flavor- flavorful, oily, and salty but none of the sweetness and spiciness that other dishes had. Definitely a good pick for someone who's not into complex flavors and wanted to try out a pan fried hand drawn noodle dish here in Philly Chinatown. 9.99$ for both dishes was a fair price - following in line with the other restaurants around with comparable fares, quality, and price. Service- Service was a little ghost like. We had to ask for our hot water a couple of times before flagging down another waiter to help us out. They are attentive when they seat you, but kind of ghost on you afterwards. read more

Spice C - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is one of the place I frequent for hand drawn noodles in Philly (The other being Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House), and it hasn't disappointed me over the past 5 years (even before they changed their name). They have been pretty consistent with their quality and portion size. I always get the famous "pa" stickers and the sliced beef hand drawn noodles plus a marinated egg. The "pa" stickers are mostly crispy with one side that's a little chewy from the not fully fried wonton skin (I don't think it's a bad thing). The "pa" stickers go really well with the sweet soy sauce that comes with it and also sriracha sauce. The sliced beef noodle has thin bite-sized beef that's not too fatty or cartilaginous, with some leafy greens, in a not too salty broth. Perfect for a cold winter day, or if you're craving soup noodles. read more

I've lived on the same block as Spice C for nearly a year and somehow only made my first visit this past Saturday. I was good and hungry and ready to start making up for lost time, and was mostly happy that I did. I tried to cover ground, so went against my default instinct to order a bowl of beef noodle soup and instead got an order of yu xian qie zi/"eggplant with garlic sauce" with rice and a small side bowl of beef brisket soup, in addition to an order of fried pork dumplings for my appetizer. The fried pork dumplings were excellent - big, hearty, and very satisfyingly savory. The order, which I believe had 6, was great for splitting with a partner. The eggplant was admittedly a bit disappointing to me. It wasn't bad, but it was a lot sweeter than I anticipated or wanted. If anything, I was expecting it to be a bit spicy (and since the tables have a bottle of Sriracha and a jar of chili oil, you can easily make it so) and it wasn't. I'm glad that I always want rice with my Chinese dishes, because it didn't come with the platter and I had to order it separately. But without the rice to cut the sweetness I might have been in real trouble, even after adding spice. Ah, but then there was the beef brisket soup. And it was fantastic. It was a small side-order-sized bowl, but it didn't skimp on the brisket, which was melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious. The broth just about blew me away, because it nailed that savory liquefied beef taste that I look for in Chinese beef noodle soup. It wasn't spicy in the least, but a drizzle of chili oil perfected it so I'm fine with it defaulting to something people who don't have high spice tolerances can enjoy. I would now add Spice C's beef soup to the rarefied space I reserve for Nan Zhou La Mien among the Philly scene. And what excites me most, I think, is that when I return and get a full bowl of beef noodle soup, I will have the option to order the Szechuan soup base, which sounds like it will be better still. The space is nice and quaint, with the kind of cute habit of decorating its walls with framed pictures of its own dishes. The service didn't blow me away, but it was pleasant and never less than effective. I'm officially looking forward to a near-future return for that bowl of beef noodle soup. read more

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Once you've tasted hand-drawn noodles, you'll never want any other noodles. This is my favorite comfort food, especially when I'm sick and need a warm soup that can also help to clear my sinuses. And the best part is that they give very hearty portions so I usually have enough left to save for a second meal. I say their soup is the way to go. It just tastes SO good. I've had several variations and my usuals will either be the 3 Treasures, wonton (you can never go wrong with wonton noodle soup), or the chicken with mixed vegetables. Sometimes I get the fried fish balls and add them to my soup. Not sure if that's looked down upon, but I love fried fish balls and I think it tastes good together. Their dry hand-drawn noodles still taste good, but the overall dishes are nothing to rave about. I really expected more after having the soup. The one thing I don't like from here is the fried egg add-on. I tried adding it to my soup once because who doesn't love egg in their soup? But it was way too overdone. In terms of spiciness, I will say, if you aren't accustomed to eating spicy food all the time, then going Mild is more than enough for you. Mild heat is usually what I get when I'm sick because I don't want to push my stomach too much. Even with the mild, my lips start to feel the burn halfway into my meal. I find it bearable, but I've known it to be rough on others who don't eat spicy food often. So do what you will with that information. read more

Spice C - My takeout: chicken and mixed vegetable hand drawn noodle with an added fried egg for 99cents. Total $12.75 - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came for dinner on a Friday night and we were seated very quickly. I ordered the Three Treasure Hand Drawn Noodle (which includes chicken, shrimp and pork) and it came out in less than 10 minutes. The noodles were flavorful and the texture had the right amount of chewiness. Great portion size and the total was less than $10. The menu comes with lots of appetizers and options on how you want your noodles served. This is a great place especially for those spontaneous nights where nothing looks good at home or you don't feel like cooking. This place is cash only but there is an ATM by the door. read more

Spice C - Three Treasure Hand Drawn Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick and tasty. The service was prompt and friendly. Ambiance was casual and average.

One if my favorite place until tonight. How you going to charge people when they bought their own drink into your restaurant and accused them of steal. If you not fine with use bringing drinks in, you should of ask before your charge people on their bill. It not like we don't have the money to pay for the soft drink. Bad customer service. Better watch your bill before you pay people. They accused you of stealing. read more

On a cold 40 deg Autumn day, we wandered around Chinatown and into Spice C to get ourselves warmed up. Their big bowls of noodle soups did the trick. It wasn't that busy with a few open tables around noon. It's pretty cool that there's a big tub of pickled vegetables on every table with a mini tub of hot chili oil and Sriracha sauce. We ordered Pork Spare Rib and the House Special Beef noodle soups, both with hand drawn (pulled) noodles. Knife shaved noodles was the other option, but I like the texture of hand drawn because the extra working/pulling of the dough gives the noodle that nice chewiness when you bite into it. Our big bowls arrived steaming and we dived in. Soon we were among all the other patrons with our faces planted in our bowls with glasses steaming up and joined in making slurping noises heard throughout the restaurant. We also ordered a plate of stir fried Chinese broccoli which was drenched in garlic (a good thing), coming up for air and a stalk of broccoli and diving back into the noodle bowl. I loved the flavor of the broth and the chunks of stewed beef flanken, tendon and tripe. I was both satisfied and disappointed when I soon made it to the bottom of the bowl. Tempting as it was to order another, that would have to wait for a return trip as I sloshed out of there. read more

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Came down to Chinatown before the Cowboys-Eagles game with my fiancé. We saw this place had good reviews so we gave it a try, and it was great! I got the lamb soup with the homemade noodles, and my fiancé got a noodle dish with shrimp. Both were good. The only problem I had was that the lamb was a little boney and fatty. Other than that, the food was delicious and the waitstaff was nice and quick. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Spice C - Lamb Soup - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not too impressed with the food quality or the service. Dishes had way too much added sugar. The pork dumplings were soggy and chewy with a lot of grease. The Szechuan pork over rice tasted pretty good. The three treasures noodles - not a treasure at all; were bland. Eggplant was too sweet; the sauce was very thick with syrup - too much added sugar. We asked for spicy and all the dishes were bland. Kind of overpriced but I guess that's true everywhere now. I probably would not eat here again. read more

Best hand drawn noodle soup in Philly - absolutely no contest. The noodles are stretched evenly to the perfect chewy consistency. The Sichuan broth is numbing, spicy, savory, and just a touch sour as it should be. The pickled veggies on the table are perfection - I practically dump the whole container into my bowl each time. The serving size is way too big, but that's okay because the soup heats up nicely and tastes even better the next day. My one complaint is that you are not allowed to customize your toppings. The pre-chosen combinations are just not vast enough to please every eater. In this respect, Spice C should really take a tip from pho restaurants, where you can pretty much get any combination of toppings imaginable. When snow hits and those soup cravings start to get you, consider Spice C. There's not much that could warm you better than a hot bowl of spicy soup. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

Spice C is a really great spot for hand-drawn noodles in the heart of Philly's Chinatown. I strongly recommend the hand-drawn noodles (either in stir fry or soup form), but there are plenty of other options. One important thing to know is that this place is cash only. There are plenty of food options here, noodles are the best but rice dishes also options. You can get either hand-drawn or shaved noodles. When I went with my friends we split a Singapore rice noodles, 3 Treasure stir fry, and sliced beef noodle soup. These dishes are really fantastic. The food is very tasty and very filling. The portion sizes were great for the price you paid. Very cheap and you leave full and happy. The service here was fast and the food came out quickly too. Overall, a decently quick meal in Chinatown that is filling and won't take too much out of your wallet! read more

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Always delicious and filling. I always get the spicy broth. Unfortunately closed on Wednesdays.

Went again today. SO GOOD per usual. Pork dumplings. Hand drawn noodles. Nuff said. As a reminder, this is a cash only business. Service is attentive. read more

Spice C - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Best darn noodles I've ever slurped. Large menu/selection, it takes time to review it, but swift service after ordering. I loved seeing the noodles being drawn in the window in the dining room. Overall, great food & experience. YUM! read more

This is another authentic noodle place very close to the convention center. Their beef tendon noodle has big chunks of tendon with fresh hand pulled noodles, green onions, Chinese baby pak choi, and flavorful soup. I also had their cucumber salad with vinegar and garlic sauce. Both portions were generous. Service was good compared to other local Chinese businesses, and the interior was clean with interesting decorations. Cash only, but they have an ATM in the lobby. read more

Spice C - Cucumber salad with vinegar, mustard pickles, and beef tendon with hand pulled noodles - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cash only small hand made noodle. Good price. Good flavor and large portion. Thick broth read more

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This is probably one of my top go to places in Chinatown for lunch or dinner if I don't know what to eat. I work down the block from here so it's also pretty convenient and quick. Most of the time I do takeout and when I do I order the szechuan pork soy sauce with hand drawn noodles. They separate the sauce and pork from the noodles so that way you can mix it and put in your own desired amount. It's got a savory and spicy taste with soft noodles. That's my go to order, but when I'm in the mood for some soup, I'll get one of the wonton noodle soups. Everything on their menu is great comfort food. read more

Spice C - Szechuan pork Noodle with Pork Soy Sauce Sezchuan Style - Chinese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania