Philadelphia's Chinatown is one of the oldest and most vibrant on the East Coast. Walk through the Friendship Gate and explore blocks of authentic Chinese restaurants.
Chinatown
Dim Sum Garden
$ • Chinatown
Outstanding soup dumplings. Worth any wait.
Ocean City
$$ • Chinatown
Classic dim sum with weekend cart service.
Tom's Dim Sum
$ • Chinatown
Budget-friendly dim sum and Cantonese.
Regional Specialists
Han Dynasty
$$ • Multiple Locations
Sichuan empire with serious heat. Dan dan noodles essential.
Sang Kee Peking Duck
$$ • Chinatown
Outstanding duck and noodle soups.
Xi'an Sizzling Woks
$ • Chinatown
Hand-pulled noodles and Xi'an flavors.
Beyond Chinatown
Chengdu Famous Food
$ • University City
Authentic Sichuan near Penn.
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle
$ • Chinatown
Watch noodles pulled to order.
Margaret Kuo's
$$$ • Wayne
Upscale Chinese on the Main Line.
Pro Tip: Enter Chinatown through the Friendship Gate on 10th and Arch—explore the side streets for hidden gems.