Where to eat Chinese food in Philadelphia.

Go here for Shanghai-style dumplings. The ordering page opens with soup dumplings, pan-fried soup dumplings and a list of steamed and pan-fried dumplings; there are also Shanghai cold dishes, noodles and a vegetable section. The operator lists group bookings for 10 to 100 guests.

Build an order. Order Shanghai Crabmeat & Pork Soup Dumplings (8), Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings (6) and one plate of Vegetable Dumplings (6) or Crystal Vegetable Dumplings (5) for a meatless option. Add Scallion Pancake and a cold dish such as Cold Cucumber.

Before you go. Operator lists Monday to Sunday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Groups of 10 to 100 are accepted seven days a week, and the operator suggests reserving at least 3 days before. BYOB with a $20 corkage fee per table. The ordering page shows pickup with about 30 minutes ASAP.

Pickup only The operator's ordering page offers pickup only (ASAP about 30 minutes, service hours 11 AM to 10 PM) and shows no delivery option as of 2026-09-29.

Bai Wei (formerly Sakura Mandarin) is a sit-down Sichuan and Hunan room with a dim sum and soup dumpling section. Take a group here when part of the table wants dumplings and the rest wants dry pot or wok dishes.

Build an order. Order Steamed Crabmeat & Pork xiao long bao, Dan Dan noodle soup and one dry pot such as Assorted Mushrooms or Cumin Lamb. For a meatless order the menu lists Steamed Vegetable dumplings, Sauteed String Bean and Stir-Fry Mixed Vegetables.

Before you go. Operator lists 11:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily. Reservations are recommended and can be made online; pickup ordering is available online. Party and catering pages exist on the site.

Pickup only The operator's ordering call-out reads 'Pick up your favorite food' and links to its own ordering page; no delivery service is listed on the site as of 2026-09-29.

A noodle counter built around hand-drawn or shaved noodles in soups and dry bowls, with a long dumpling list and cold appetizers. It is the pick for a solo lunch or a fast noodle meal in Chinatown.

Build an order. Order Braised Sliced Beef Noodle Soup for a broth bowl, or a dry noodle such as Cold Sesame Noodle or Peanut Noodle w. Chili Oil, and add Steamed Vegetable Dumplings. The menu lists Mixed Variety Dumplings if you want several fillings.

Before you go. Operator homepage lists Monday to Sunday 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM. In-store payment is cash and Venmo only. The ordering page shows pickup in 15 to 20 minutes. No reservation policy is published.

Pickup only The operator's ordering page offers pickup only (15 to 20 minutes) and lists no delivery as of 2026-09-29.

A Cantonese barbecue counter that opens at 9 AM daily. The menu sections are stone mill cheung fun, congee, BBQ and marinated meats, noodle soups and BBQ over rice, with some dim sum.

Build an order. Order Pork Cheung Fun, Roast Duck Congee and Wonton Noodle Soup for a breakfast or light lunch. For a heavier meal, pick a BBQ Over Rice plate or the BBQ combo choose-2 or choose-3 boxes.

Before you go. Operator lists Monday to Sunday 9 AM to 8 PM. The ordering page shows pickup in 20 to 25 minutes. Catering is offered. No reservation policy is published.

Pickup only The operator's ordering page offers pickup only (20 to 25 minutes) and lists no delivery as of 2026-09-29.

A Xi'an-style restaurant on Arch Street. The operator names Oil-Splashed Noodles, Roujiamo and Braised Chicken with Broad Noodles as signature dishes; the ordering menu also has liang pi, biang biang noodles, dumplings and cold appetizers.

Build an order. Order Biang Biang Noodles w. Ginger Scallion Sauce, Xi'An Liang Pi and Steamed Vegetable Dumpling for a meatless meal, or add Spicy Beef Noodles Soup and Cumin Lamb Hamburger for the meat version.

Before you go. Operator lists Monday and Wednesday through Sunday 11 AM to 10 PM and closed Tuesday. The ordering page lists pickup only. No reservation policy is published.

Pickup only The operator's ordering page offers pickup only and lists no delivery as of 2026-09-29; it said the store was closed for the day and pickup would open 09/30 at 11:00 AM, consistent with the Tuesday closure.

Sang Kee says it opened in 1980 as Philadelphia's first Peking duck restaurant and roasts its ducks daily. The menu is Peking duck, Hong Kong street barbecue, congee and rice platters, so it is the pick for roast meats.

Build an order. Order Half Peking Duck (served with mooshu pancakes or lotus leaf buns, scallions and hoisin) for two, then add Roast Duck w. Green Vegetables over rice and Thousand Year Egg and Pork Congee. Small parties can order Roast Pork w. Green Vegetables over rice.

Before you go. Operator lists dine-in 11 AM to 8 PM, takeout 10 AM to 8:30 PM, barbecue and noodle soup only from 10 to 11 AM, last seating 8 PM. Call (215) 925-7532 for reservations; groups of 13 or more email the restaurant. Photo ID is requested when picking up online orders.

Pickup only The operator's site offers online takeout ordering through Toast and says local delivery is available for catering orders (the 'Catering Trays' category); regular menu delivery is not listed as of 2026-09-29.

The University City branch, a large second-floor room with up to five dining rooms and a lounge open until 2 AM. Its menu splits into Shanghai dim sum, Cantonese dim sum, soups, rice and noodles, vegetable dishes and entrees; several vegetable dishes are labelled vegetarian or vegan.

Build an order. Order Crystal Shrimp Dumpling (4), Pork & Leek Dumpling (6), Scallion Pancake and Dan Dan Noodles for a dim sum table, then Mapo Tofu or Shanghai Bok Choi if someone wants vegetables. Steamed Vegetable Dumpling (4) and Truffle Edamame Dumpling (4) are marked vegetarian.

Before you go. Operator lists Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 12 PM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 12 PM to 10 PM, closed Monday. Reservations go through Resy for this location. The menu PDF adds a 20% gratuity for parties of 5 or more. The bar and lounge are open until 2 AM.

Delivery: direct The operator's ChowNow ordering page for the University City location offers both Pickup and Delivery; fee, radius and minimum are not shown before an address is entered.

The operator describes it as Philadelphia's largest Chinese restaurant: rolling dim sum carts, a party hall for up to 400 guests and private rooms for 10 to 40. The menu is a Cantonese banquet list with hot pots, seafood and noodles.

Build an order. Go for the carts (har gow, fried shrimp balls, shu mai, chive buns and sticky rice in lotus leaf are named on the dim sum page), then add one noodle plate such as Beef Chow Fan (Dry) or Singapore Rice Noodle. Book the party hall or a private room by phone for groups.

Before you go. Operator lists 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week with dim sum service 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Hundreds of free parking spaces are listed. Call 215-941-1898 or 215-941-1716 for events and reservations.

Delivery: via apps The operator's home page links to its DoorDash and Uber Eats store pages; the platform pages were not readable on 2026-09-29, so fees, radius and platform-versus-menu price differences are unverified.