34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 Dining Guide 34 108 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.
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