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34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 Dining Guide
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108 Chestnut Street, 215–922–
1888. ($$) Han Dynasty is a family
friendly restaurant serving a full array
of Chinese food. Call in advance
for take out or bring a whole group
with you to enjoy on site in Olde
Town Philadelphia. Han Dynasty has
won several awards for Best Chinese
Food from critics this past year. Web:
handynasty.net
Han Dynasty
3711 Market Street , 215–222–
3711. ($$) Han Dynasty is a family
friendly restaurant serving a full array
of Chinese food. Call in advance
for take out or bring a whole group
with you to enjoy on site in Olde
Town Philadelphia. Han Dynasty has
won several awards for Best Chinese
Food from critics this past year. Web:
handynasty.net
Ho Sai Gai
1000 Race Street, 215–922–4930.
($) Authentic Chinese cuisine. Hong
Kong style dim sum. Available for
take out. Web: yelp.com/biz/ho–sai–
gai–restaurant–philadelphia–3
Imperial Inn
146 N. 10th Street, 215–627–5588.
($$) Serves a variety of Szechuan,
Mandarin and Cantonese dishes with
authentic dim sum served daily. Banquet
facilities up to 250 people. Full
liquor license.
J C Chinese Restaurant
1701 S. 8th Street, 215–334–1056.
($$) Featuring a new approach to Oriental
cuisine with offerings of chicken
wings and a wide variety of entrees.
Gift certificates available.
Jade Harbor Seafood Restaurant
942 Race Street, 215–928–0451.
($$) Jade Harbor Seafood Restaurant
is a great Chinese restaurant. Whether
you choose from the extensive dinner
menu or the award winning dishes
menu you will find something to love.
Try the amazing “Seafood Roll”, “Harbor
Lobster” or any of their other well
known dishes. Web: phillychinatown.
com/jadeharbor.htm
Joy Tsin Lau
1026 Race Street, 215–592–7228.
($$) One of the biggest restaurants in
Chinatown, it can seat 1,000 people
in four dining rooms. The house specialty
is dim sum. Web: joytsinlauchineserestaurant.com
Kim’s Oriental Food
37th Street & Walnut Street, . ($)
Located right by Pottruck gym, Kim’s
offers Chinese food including a variety
of rice, noodle and meat and vegetarian
dishes. Delicious, hot, and fast,
recommended dishes include Eggplant
Chicken, Oriental Beef, Ginger
Chicken, and Mapo Tofu. Web: yelp.
com/biz/kims–oriental–food–philadelphia
Kingdom of Vegetarians Restaurant
129 N. 11th Street, 215–413–2290.
($) Long known as a haven by vegetarians,
this Chinatown restaurant
has been serving kosher and vegan
delights with amazing consistency
since 1994. The expansive menu features
dim sum, soups, imitation pork,
chicken, seafood and beef entrees,
plus vegetable dishes and fried rice.
Web: kingdomofvegetarians.com
Le Anh Chinese Food
3600 Spruce Street, 215–205–7903.
($) Le Anh Chinese Food (separate
from the Real Le Anh Food Truck) offers
standard Chinese fare including a
variety of rice, lo mein, chicken, beef
and pork dishes. Web: yelp.com/biz/
le–anh–chinese–food–philadelphia
Lee How Fook Chinese Cuisine
219 N. 11th Street, 215–925–7266.
($$) Contemporary and cozy, this Chinatown
BYO has a soup menu that
alone is worth the trip: Order a few
of the large bowls (the bright chicken
and cream of corn is a must) to share.
The rest of the Cantonese menu is put
together with fresh ingredients and
care, evident in the deeply flavorful
hot pots, lightly sauced fish dishes,
and spicy kung pao. Web: yelp.com/
biz/lee–how–fook–chinese–cuisine–
philadelphia
Long River Chinese Restaurant
1543 Spring Garden Street, 215–
569–9933. ($) Delicious traditional
Chinese dishes in the heart of Philadelphia.
It’s a good place for quick
Chinese food takeout. Web: longriverphilly.com
Mandarin Palace
1835 Chestnut Street, 215–557–
6280. ($$) Serves a variety of Mandarin,
Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese
dishes for dining in or take–out and
free delivery. BYO Web: mandarinpalacephilly.com
Mustard Greens Restaurant
622 S. 2nd Street, 215–627–0833.
($$) The design of this Chinese restaurant
reflects the simple, yet creative
interpretations of classic Cantonese
dishes. It’s a Zagat rated restaurant
that is well known for its handmade
dumplings and fresh vegetables. Web:
mustardgreensrestaurant.com
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle
House
1022 Race Street, 215–923–1550.
($) Nan Zhou is considered to be one
of the best noodle soup restaurants
in Chinatown. The menu is entirely
focused on hand drawn noodle soups
and does not offer other Chinese food
classics like egg rolls. Great food at
a good price. Web: philadelphia.menupages.com/restaurants/nanzhou–
hand–drawn–noodle–house
Ocean City
234 N. 9th Street, 215–829–0688.
($$) Aquariums with fishnet to mention
crabs, frogs and shrimp––and a
busy take–out window greet patrons at
this assembly–hall destination of serious
Hong Kong dining. From lunch
until late night, the big space bustles
with large groups of Chinatown locals
dining family style beneath sparkling
chandeliers. Dinner favorites include
basic broccoli and shrimp, tender sizzling
beef short ribs and spicy clams
with sausage. For dessert, try a chilly,
wiggly cube of coconut pudding. Web:
yelp.com/biz/ocean–city–seafood–
restaurant–philadelphia
Ocean Harbor
1023 Race Street, 215–574–1398.
($$) Some of the greatest Chinese
food on the east coast by far. Great
mouth–watering Dim Sum, clam with
minced meat and shrimp and lobster
specialties. Web: yelp.com/biz/ocean–
harbor–philadelphia
Pagoda Noodle Cafe
125 Sansom Walkway, 215–928–
2320. ($) An elegant atmosphere for
party–hosting and great Chinese food!
They have great portions for affordable
prices and friendly service. Some
notable dishes are the shrimp dumplings,
roast pork, and sliced chicken.
If you go when the weather is nice,
they have lovely outdoor seating that
is shaded by trees. Web: yelp.com/biz/
pagoda–noodle–cafe–philadelphia
Ray’s Café & Tea House, Inc.
141 N. 9th Street, 215–922–5122.
($$) Small café/restaurant. Serves
Taiwanese cuisine followed by variety
of coffees and desserts. Received
“Best of Philly” for coffee for several
years, including 1996 & 2000. Coffees
uniquely brewed with syphon
makers. BYOB. May come in only for
meal, only for coffee/desserts or both!
Web: rayscafe.com
Sang Kee Peking Duck House
238 N. 9th Street, 215–925–7532.
($$) The real Hong Kong–style cooking.
Specialize in all kinds of noodle
dishes, Peking Duck and lobster. The
best roasted duck wonton noodle soup
in town. The flavor hot spot in Chinatown.
Web: sangkeechinatown.com
Shiao Lan Kung
930 Race Street, 215–928–0282.
($$) Offering a wide variety of Cantonese
cuisine, this cheap but tasty
eatery ranks among the best in Chinatown.
Share dumplings, oysters,
and salt–baked seafood with family
and friends. An added bonus about
Shiao Lan Kung is that it’s opened till
1:30am. Web: philadelphia.menupages.com/restaurants/shiao–lan–kung
Spring Chinese Restaurant
3739 Lancaster Avenue, 215–222–
1000. ($) Super cheap delivery and
large portion sizes that make for great
leftovers the next day! They have delicious
garlic sauce as well as spare
ribs, roast pork, and dumplings. Web:
yelp.com/biz/spring–chinese–restaurant–philadelphia
Square on Square
1905 Chestnut Street, 215–568–
0088. ($$) Square on Square serves
most of the typical dishes you would
find anywhere else, but unlike the
food trucks, Square on Square’s
chicken and vegetables are of far superior
quality. The chef specials such
as Honey Walnut Shrimp and the
Mongolian Merlot Beef are also worth
a try. Web: squareonsquare.com
Szechuan China Royal
727 Walnut Street, 215–627–7111.
($$) Serves classic Szechuan, Hunan
and Mandarin dishes. Free delivery
within 15 blocks. Web: szechuanroyal.com
Szechuan Tasty House
902 Arch Street, 215–925–2839.
($$) This small szechuan Chinese
place is known for adding extra spice
to the items found on it’s menu. Good
for those who want to try something
slightly different. Order a lot of water!
Web: szechuantastyhouse.com
Tai Lake
134 N. 10th Street, 215–922–0698.
($$) Place an order for steamed
shrimp here, and you’ll see your waiter
head to a tank with a net to collect
your dinner. Now that’s what we call
fresh. Web: tailakeseafoodrest.com
Wok Chinese Seafood Restaurant
1613 Walnut Street, 215–751–9990.
($$) Features a large menu with dishes
from the Szechuan, Hunan and
Mandarin cuisines. Everything on the
menu is available for take–out. Web:
wok2wok.com
Yue Kee
238 S. 38th Street, 610–812–
7189. ($) Yue Kee has been feeding
Penn students and the local community
with delicious Chinese fare since
1983. Ever–popular, there is always a
line of students waiting for food outside
the truck at any given time. This
cart is known for giving a great bang
for your buck! Web: yelp.com/biz/yue–
kee–mobile–kitchen–philadelphia
Yummy Lan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle
House
131 N. 10th Street, 215– 923–
2222. ($) This Chinatown restaurant
serves up some “yummy” hand drawn
noodles. The broth has a unique flavor
and portions are generous. Web: yelp.
com/biz/yummy–lan–zhou–hand–
drawn–noodle–house–philadelphia
COFFEEHOUSE
Accenture Cyber Cafe
220 S. 33rd Street, (Towne Building),
215–573–1332. ($) Featuring
made–to–order espresso drinks,
smoothies, and bubble tea. Come in
for a pick–me up and get connected.
Web: upenn.edu/dining
Ants Pants Cafe
2212 South Street, 215–875–8002.
($) A great Australian coffeehouse
and BYOB serving tea and breakfast
all day. Web: antspantscafe.com
Avril 50
3406 Sansom Street, 215–222–
6108. ($) Choose from a fine selection
of coffees, teas, pastries, gifts,
cards, chocolates, cigarettes, tobaccos,
cigars, calendars, academic
journals, and over 2,500 publications
from around the world. Web: avril50.
com
Bean Café
615 South Street, 215–629–2250.
($) Friendly, homey, cozy and unpretentious.
Smoking allowed, soy products
available, homemade goodies.
Free Wi–Fi. Web: yelp.com/biz/the–
bean–cafe–philadelphia
Bonte
922 Walnut Street, 215–238–7407.
($) Located in Center City, Bonte
specializes in waffles and coffee. Its
waffles are known to be some of the
best in the city. It is also a nice place
to just stop by for a warm drink. Web:
bontewaffles.com
Capriccio Cafe and Espresso Bar
110 N. 16th Street, 215–735–9797.
($) Capriccio Cafe and Espresso Bar
offers Philadelphians and visitors two
locations for an exceptional cafe experience.
Both locations offer extensive
drink and food menus, which feature
many Philadelphia brands, such
as La Colombe Coffee, Bassetts Ice
Cream, LeBus Artisan Breads, Lore’s
Chocolates, and Gilda’s Biscotti. Web:
capriccio.com
Double Shots Espresso Bar
211 Chestnut Street, 215–351–
5170. ($) Double Shots Espresso Bar
is a cute little cafe located in the historic
part of Old City. It offers a wide
variety of coffees and teas, as well as
some light food. Comfortable couches,
board games, and free wi–fi make
this a nice place to stop and rest in
Philly. Web: yelp.com/biz/double–
shots–espresso–bar–philadelphia
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Houston Market, Lower Level, 3417
Spruce Street, 215–746–3424. ($)
Everyone knows that mornings are not
easy. Alleviate some of the morning
rush by stopping by Einstein Bros.
Bagels in the lower level of Houston
Market. Pick up a hot cup of coffee
and a hearty breakfast sandwich to
start your day off right. Einstein Bros.
Bagels also offers delectable salads,
sandwiches and soups throughout the
day. Web: einsteinbros.com
Kaffa Crossing
4423 Chestnut Street, 215–386–
0504. ($) A unique Ethiopian cafe on
44th and Chestnut offering low cost
ethnic cuisine as well as fair trade
coffee. Nice music, service and cozy
atmosphere with occasional special
events. Web: kaffacrossing.com
La Colombe
130 S. 19th Street, 215–563–0860.
($) Our café serves as a showcase for
our roasting company, offering what
many believe to be the best blended
coffees available. With this objective
in mind, we offer only a limited selection
of foods, namely fine French
morning and evening pastries. Web:
lacolombe.com
Lovers & Madmen
28 S. 40th Street, 215–243–9851.
($) Serving counterculture coffee and
espresso alongside locally–produced
and organic baked goods, quiche,
and gourmet sandwiches, with free
wifi, Lovers and Madmen also hosts
various events including movie nights,
open mic, coffee cuppings and barista
competitions. Web: loversandmadmencoffee.com
Mark’s Café
3420 Walnut Street, (Van Pelt–
Dietrich Library, Lower Level),
215–573–1332. ($) Located on the
ground floor of the Van Pelt–Dietrich
Library, this café serves up hot and
cold coffee beverages, delicious and
refreshing smoothies, gourmet salads,
hot panini, and tempting desserts.
Web: cafebonappetit.com/penn/cafes/
retail/marks
Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar
15 S. 20th Street, 215–496–9033.
($) Fresh & delicious baked goods
with coffee beverages prepared in
an artisanal fashion. All baked goods
are made on–site from scratch, using
fresh & seasonal ingredients. Coffee
is available via French press or
brewed–to–order on our custom–built
brew bar, using freshly roasted local
or regionally–roasted coffee. Web:
nookbakeryandcoffee.com
Old City Coffee, Inc.
221 Church Street, 215–629–9292.
($) Also located at 221 Church Street.