Things to Do in Chinatown, Philadelphia

A mix of Asian American culture with various restaurants and shops along North 9th Street, providing a lively atmosphere. The neighborhood stretches from Vine Street to Arch Street, with North Broad Street marking its western edge.

Matcha Panda Cafe – ChinatownDessert Shop
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle HouseChinese Noodles
Bar-Ly ChinatownSports Bar

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Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

Matcha Panda Cafe – Chinatown
★ 4.9 · 1.4k
Dessert Shop
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Chinese Noodles· $10–20
Noodles are hand-pulled in-house & added to soups & stir-fries at this casual Chinatown restaurant.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Bar-Ly Chinatown
★ 4.5 · 2.2k
Sports Bar· $10–20
60 tap beers, American-Asian pub fare & wall-to-wall TVs feature at this rollicking sports bar.
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Terakawa Ramen
★ 4.7 · 3.9k
Ramen· $20–30
Casual-chic ramen bar with noodles in many flavor combinations, plus Japanese curries & donburi.
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Kungfu Hotpot
★ 4.8 · 1.4k
Hot Pot· $40–50
Mon–Fri
2 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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EMei 峨嵋
★ 4.5 · 2.2k
Chinese· $20–30
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Ji Bei Chuan Philly
★ 4.8 · 539
Chinese· $10–20
A restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, known for its homemade ingredients, gourmet meats, sauces, toppings, and quality rice noodles.
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Sang Kee Peking Duck House
★ 4.4 · 2.4k
Chinese· $20–30
Chinatown classic dishing out Hong Kong eats, including duck, soups & wontons since 1980.
Every day
11 AM – 8 PM
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Vietnam Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 696
Vietnamese· $$
Vietnamese mainstay for soups & more in a small, wood-paneled space with 2nd-floor bar.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 8 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 8 PM
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Yin Ji Rice Roll 银记肠粉
★ 4.4 · 247
Chinese· $10–20
A Chinese restaurant offering authentic rice rolls and other dishes for pickup.
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Chicha San Chen
★ 4.3 · 400
Tea House· $
A small, quaint tea shop with a seating area, known for its freshly brewed teas, including classic black tea with mousse, boba milk tea, and oolong.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 9 PM
Fri
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Matcha Cafe Maiko
★ 4.7 · 344
Café & Bakery· $1–10
A cafe offering a variety of matcha sweet drinks, with products sourced from Harima Garden in Kyoto, Japan.
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Banh Mì Cali
★ 4.3 · 187
Vietnamese· $1–10
A small, cash-only Vietnamese eatery known for its banh mi sandwiches with fresh bread and various fillings, including BBQ pork, shrimp, and vegetarian options.
Every day
11 AM – 7 PM
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Chubby Cattle Wagyu Shabu House
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Hot Pot· $40–80
A hot pot and BBQ restaurant, it is known for its high-quality Wagyu meat, various broths, and self-serve stations.
Mon
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed
4 PM – 10 PM
Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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Opera House
★ 4.8 · 234
Chinese· $20–30
A restaurant in Philadelphia specializing in authentic Chinese and Northeastern cuisine, offering dishes like braised meatballs, spicy boiled fish, and handmade dumplings.
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