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The Best Chinese Food in Philly

The Best Chinese Food in Philly

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: December 15, 2016

Chinese cuisine, whether it's eat in or take-out, is a comfort food for many of us. Whether you're in the mood for dumplings, dan dan noodles, or sautéed string beans, this list has got you covered.

Han Dynasty is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

1. Han Dynasty

8.4
123 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City East · 118 tips and reviews

Melisandre A.Melisandre Animator: If you like spice, this is an awesome place! The pickled veggies are amazing and this is the perfect spot to go with friends and share plates.

Dim Sum Garden is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

2. Dim Sum Garden

8.0
1020 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 174 tips and reviews

Jason R.Jason Rappaport: Definitely go pan-fried if you're getting the soup dumplings, which of course you are.

Sang Kee Peking Duck House is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

3. Sang Kee Peking Duck House

8.1
238 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews

MayskieMayskie: 1. Best braised beef, ever! 2. A duck lover's heaven. 3. Shrimp dumplings (in soup). These are the top three here - very tasty noodle soups!

DanDan 担担食府 is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

4. DanDan 担担食府

8.6
126 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 41 tips and reviews

mariamaria: Lively atmosphere, great food! Garlic sauce chicken is amazing, pot stickers are great too!

Ting Wong is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

5. Ting Wong

8.1
138 N 10th St (at Arch St), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 21 tips and reviews

Cassie P.Cassie P.: Hainan chicken is the best here. Same with roasted duck!

Su Xing House is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

6. Su Xing House

7.7
1508 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 39 tips and reviews

Sophia H.Sophia H: Sesame tofu is great! Im not even a vegetarian, but this place left me pretty impressed

Nom Wah Philadelphia is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

7. Nom Wah Philadelphia

8.7
218 N 13th St (Vine & Race), Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Center City East · 22 tips and reviews

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Great service, definitely get a ton of dumplings and don't miss the pork bun!

Xi'an Sizzling Woks is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

8. Xi'an Sizzling Woks

7.6
902 Arch St (at 9th St), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Favorites include the “Chinese hamburger,” appetizer that packs spiced pulled pork into steaming pita bread, and the "Spicy Sour Minced Pork Noodles.” Ask for a side bowl of pickled garlic cloves. Read more.

Bing Bing Dim Sum is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

9. Bing Bing Dim Sum

8.3
1648 E Passyunk Ave (Morris), Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 37 tips and reviews

Patrick W.Patrick W: Pork kimchi soup dumplings are a must. Just be sure to let them vent before diving in.

Dim Sum House By Jane G’s is one of The Best Chinese Food in Philly.

10. Dim Sum House By Jane G’s

7.9
1930 Chestnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Center City West · 42 tips and reviews

Hannah M.Hannah Min: Dry pepper chicken is so flavorful and cooked to perfection