Looking for your next great Chinese meal in Philadelphia? These new spots will satisfy all your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Chinese food.
China Gourmet
2842 St. Vincent St., Mayfair
China Gourmet offers fresh live seafood at market price, as well as a dim sum cart filled with steamed or fried dumplings with various fillings. Private rooms, feature karaoke, are also available for those seeking a more intimate dining experience.
China Gourmet's current Yelp rating of three stars out of nine reviews indicates mixed reviews thus far.
Yelper Sean B., who reviewed China Gourmet on August 11, said, "Can honestly say this is the best Chinese food that I have ever had outside of a meal in Hong Kong. Service was fast, portions large, taste was fantastic."
And Yelper Dean M. wrote, "The dim sum was underwhelming... We were served dim sum that might've tasted great but didn't because it was either cold or lukewarm (shrimp balls, pork buns, congee, etc.)."
China Gourmet is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. daily.
Mijoe Chinese Cuisine
1429 Jackson St., Newbold
Mijoe Chinese Cuisine is a family owned and operated restaurant that says it puts its own twist on traditional Chinese cuisine, using "the freshest ingredients to stir-fry delicious melodies of tastes and colors," per its website.
Check out notable menu options like vegetable lo mein, chicken fried rice, beef chow mein, shrimp with lobster sauce, wonton soup and honey sesame pork. Take a look at the full menu here.
With a three-star rating out of two reviews on Yelp, Mijoe Chinese Cuisine has also received mixed reviews thus far, but it's still early days.
Yelper Lauren C., who reviewed Mijoe Chinese Cuisine on June 15, wrote, "This place was amazing! And the price was just right. I had the General Tsos chicken, beef lo mein, pork fried rice, steamed dumplings and wonton soup. All so delicious and fresh!"
Though Susan S. noted, "This place opened for awhile, and the food was good. Then it closed and reopened with a limited menu. I ordered General Tso chicken and got a giant pile of rice, four pieces of plain broccoli and a pile of chunky dry chicken nuggets sitting in a small puddle of duck sauce."
Mijoe Chinese Cuisine is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekdays and noon–9 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Souped Up Hotpot and Asian Bistro
705 Chestnut St., Old City
Souped Up Hotpot and Asian Bistro is a bar, offering hot pot, ramen and more.
On top of Japanese-style ramen and Korean-style bibimbap, the bistro offers a variety of Chinese classics, including pork bao, dumplings and pot stickers, Taiwanese bento boxes, teriyaki chicken and more. See the full menu here.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out of 16 reviews on Yelp, Souped Up Hotpot and Asian Bistro has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Shannon N., who reviewed Souped Up Hotpot and Asian Bistro on July 22, wrote, "First and best experience at a hotpot restaurant! Samantha, Nicole and Cayden were extraordinary hosts and waiters!"
Yelper Kym B. wrote, "The wife ate here for lunch during her work orientation with the new bosses. Wait staff was friendly and a bit overly attentive, but all in all just fine."
Souped Up Hotpot and Asian Bistro is open from 11–2 a.m. on Monday-Saturday and 5 p.m.–2 a.m. on Sunday.
