Han Dynasty University City
Szechuan Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$
University City, Philadelphia
"The Dan Dan Noodles are the best and so is the Garlic Style Chicken."(19 Tips)
"Spicy crispy cucumber"(3 Tips)
"Pea leaves, garlic chicken, and dandan noodles all amazing."(2 Tips)
"Pork Belly was DAMN GOOD!"(3 Tips)
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Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 6, 2015The secret to Han Dynasty’s success in Old City has always been Chiang’s canny blend of full-bore spicing (true Sichuan style) and ingredients that (perhaps less authentically) are entirely familiar Read more
Julie BiSeptember 1, 2014Pretty much everything is good, you really can't go wrong. Dan dan noodles are the best. Mung bean noodle cold dish, dry cooked chicken, and the fish cooked in chili oil are a few of my favorites.
Jency Pallathu JohnMay 18, 2017Friendly staff, nifty bar and clean bathrooms. Try the spicy, crunch cucumbers and the black bean chicken! Street parking or parking deck around the corner (they validate!).
Pei 👻 WenMay 5, 2016Their unique take on Dan Dan noodles involves an amazing blend of spiciness and richness from peanut sauce. Not authentic, but absolutely delicious.
AdrianOctober 22, 2014The cold sesame noodles are all sorts of delicious. Had a few other dishes off the lunch menu but I will certainly come back for the noodles.
Pap V.August 13, 2016They are so friendly and helpful! The food is very interesting and authentic! If you want to taste Chinese cuisine, this is the place .
Ask for BOREUM as your waitress. Hands down the BEST service I've had in years. Knowledgeable, funny, and full of great recommendations and anecdotes. Will be back for her service as much as the food!
Kat JostJuly 18, 2012Hot sauce fish is their best dish on the menu if you like seafood - our waitress told us to get that instead of another dish we selected, and she was right! Dan Dan noodle appetizer is great too!
Dry fry pork for something a little crispy and with a kick. Great for dinner but also has a lunch menu with smaller portions of their regular dishes.
DanDecember 23, 2014As a Chinese, I recommend. ..1. Dan Dan noodles 2. Pork Belly in garlic sauce 3. Pea leaves in garlic sauce 4. Entre in pickled chili style is alright too.- Kat JostJuly 18, 2012FANTASTIC service. Everyone was extremely helpful and nice. The waitress gave her honest opinion when we ordered and had great recommendation. Famous for spicy food but can make it less spicy for you
- Brian ParkDecember 8, 2013This place is CRAZY good. We had green beans, glass noodles, dumplings, and the Pork Belly was DAMN GOOD!
Charles BOctober 17, 2012awesome Szechuan in university city. spice levels listed in red. 7 and above will leave your mouth fully numb. in a good way. get the Dan Dan noodles to start.
RCFebruary 12, 2015$5 happy hour cocktails are good till 7. Always get DanDan. Double cooked fish is awesome. Pretty much everything is awesome.
Two things to order: 1. Dan dan noodles (pork on the side if you're veg like me), and 2. spicy cucumber. That's all you need!
Daniel WolfAugust 27, 2014You can't go wrong. Best Chinese food in the city, and reasonable prices. Definitely get a few dishes to share.
Bre BonnerOctober 30, 2017Their small cold and hot plates are the way to go. Scallion pancakes, pork belly, chili wontons!
Sandra RubinchikJune 7, 2017Gotta get them crispy cucumbers in chili oil! (They're just really crunchy, not like fried to a crisp or anything gross like that.)- Gabriel EvansOctober 13, 2015The Dan Dan Noodles are the best and so is the Garlic Style Chicken. The pan fried dumplings are not so good.
- Hessa Al ZamelJuly 5, 2015Spicy crispy cucumber, kung pao chicken, fried rice .. All are delicious 👍👍👍
You can choose your level of spice for each option if the one suggested on the menu is too hot for your taste!
Sarah RaymondFebruary 7, 2013dan dan noodles ($7.95), double-cooked fish ($17.95) and spicy, crispy cucumbers ($6.95), each rated 1 to 10 on Han’s hot-or-not index.
Come prepared for very spicy food! No matter what you order, you will need countless glasses of water.
Tim AllenJuly 10, 2013The new specialty item Szechuan Style French Fries is a must. Just be ready for your head to float off into the sky.
Chris RichardsFebruary 10, 2015Green beans with ground pork every time. Best version of the dish around!- Kat JostJuly 18, 2012Free parking after 4pm! Free parking any time behind the building also - just ask the waitress to validate your ticket
Get the spicy aroma fish, don't be intimidated! Dig for the glass noodles yummmm
Dan DrebingApril 6, 2013Dry pepper style fish is the best. Period. Dan Dan noodles are the best app.
Sakib DadiSeptember 8, 2014The Dan Dan noodles will be remembered as one of mankind's greatest inventions
- Nikki BlakeNovember 27, 2013Food is phenomenal. Pea leaves, garlic chicken, and dandan noodles all amazing.
- Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 14, 2013Don't miss the dandan noodles. They’re just as good as you’ve heard.
Maichi ThanMarch 17, 2013definitely a culinary experience. I felt a high after eating from all the spice.
Spicy in a Chinese way but i think this is the best Chinese restaurant in town
Randall HuntMay 13, 2015Tea with every meal. Don't get the weird tasting chicken unless you're adventurous.
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- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 3:00 PM–10:30 PM
(215) 222-3711
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