4.6
Superb
86 Reviews
930 Race St, Philadelphia · 8.2 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls 6 Pieces 素菜春卷
- Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls 6 Pieces 素菜春卷
- mushroom ramen 菌菇蔬菜拉面
- Crispy Fried Pork 香炸酥肉
“We were on our way to the Chinese Lantern Festival, and I told my girlfriend I wanted to stop in Chinatown beforehand and get some authentic food. We got there a little after 6:00, so quite a few places had already closed, but thankfully Ji Bei Chuan was still open… and WOW. It did not disappoint. Everything was absolutely incredible. The flavors, the freshness, the spice, the dumplings… every single bite was so good. You could really tell everything was made with care, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. One of our servers was absolutely wonderful—so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The other server seemed like she just didn’t want to be bothered, which is okay. It didn’t ruin the experience for me, but I wanted to be honest in my review. If I ever find myself in Chinatown again around dinner time and this place is open, I’m stopping here again without a second thought. The food alone is worth it.”