50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Magnolia

“As an Asian myself,I am cooking home a lot . But I’ve been eating there for over ten years every 2 weeks .The menu offers a vast array of choices, but my go-to order—without fail—always includes their scallion pancakes and rice noodles. Their delivery service is fast; however, whenever I have the time, I prefer to visit the restaurant in person. It’s a pleasure to watch the kitchen staff bustling about, preparing our dishes fresh to order—always a delicious and fresh experience.“

“The food was delicious and the service was great. Already looking forward to returning and trying other items on the menu.“

“Always a must stop when staying in Philly! I crave their cold sesame noodles!!! The fried dumplings are excellent as well!!!“

“It is indeed a modern take on Chinese. Good quality and the server handled our large group easily.
I had an issue with a misplaced item, and the staff was exceptionally kind and helpful in solving it. I haven't received this level of concern and help at any restaurant that I can recall.“

“10 out of 10! Thank you so much for an outstanding dinner. Everything was on point and tasty.“

“All the rave reviews are true! I visited with a friend from out of town and we had a feast of our favorites. Nearly everything on the menu is vegan, and it was hard to choose! The lunch special is a fantastic value and includes soup and a spring roll. We chose the miso soup, which we agreed is the most flavorful we've ever had. The staff are friendly and really helpful, and the food came out really fast - truly cooked to order. And, as if that weren't enough, the prices are incredibly reasonable. 10/10. I can't wait to go back!“

“We had a few different things off the menu and shared. Everything was amazing. All of the ingredients were fresh, the servers had great recommendations, and the service was prompt. We will definitely be back in the warmer months to enjoy the outdoor seating.“

“When a restaurant goes viral online, there’s a reason why.

I’ve had this place saved for weeks, so I finally called in an order. This location does take out only (no seats to sit) but their spring garden location does dine in.

My order: dry pepper wings, dry wok string beans, pork belly sweet chili oil, Dan Dan noodles, scallion pancakes.

The dry pepper wings were the BEST wings of my entire life. I’ve had Chinese takeout wings a handful of times, but these were seriously life changing. I understand why people rave about them.

The scallion pancakes were also amazing. I feel most places make them too oily and soggy, but this place makes theirs crispy, which I highly appreciated.

The other dishes did not stand out as much but were still delicious.

We paid $60 for 5 dishes and have enough leftovers to last us 2 more meals. They’re very generous with their portions like others mention. I will definitely be returning!!“

“Food and service were awesome“

“I love their Big Buns! Being a Filipino, my favorite dimsum is Bola Bola siopao (a bun stuffed with pork, chinese sausage and salted egg) which I found out is not available here locally. But when I discovered Bao Mama, they sell Big Buns which is quite similar to a Bola Bola siopao! I was hooked! Plus the Big Buns ARE HUGE and has a generous amount of filling! I just love them! I am also looking forward to try their other products.“

“We had a great experience at Kungfu Hotpot in Philadelphia—the ingredients were incredibly fresh. The all-you-can-eat selection and friendly service made it a fun and memorable dining experience that we would definitely recommend.“

“The best Chinese food around. The restaurant is clean, delivery is fast and most important is the food is fresh and delicious. Best wonton soup. They give you so much food and a free item. I cannot say enough good things about their quality and food.“

“Delicious food. Great service. Clean and delicious !“

“Enjoying my lunch The atmosphere is beautiful the food delicious the host was amazing and the place was nice and clean a place where you go and enjoy your company the food and don’t forget the cold beverages the strawberry lemonade is unbelievable“

“Best bao buns in town I recommend it“

“The food was very tasty! The Natukodi Biryani and Karepaku Chicken were awesome, definitely must try items. The manager, AJ, was very friendly and did a great job recommending some good dishes.

The portions were also very generous and definitely better than before. The spice level was just right. I also tried the Lamb Chops, which were really good.

Overall, a great experience. Definitely worth trying!“

“Great food with great service and the atmosphere was a Vibe....will be back soon.“

“Today was our first time here and we will definitely be back! It’s a nice aesthetic and the staff was very welcoming! We started off with the cucumber salad and the minced chicken lettuce both were delicious and flavorful. The cucumber salad had the perfect amount of heat. They brought out complimentary edamame which had a unique flavor, maybe anise, very good. For our entrees we had chicken lo mein and kung pao chicken. The kung pao was absolutely delicious. Very generous portions we were very full! The meal ended with complimentary fruit. Our server was so nice and friendly!“

“Great Food and amazing drinks“

“Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable staff. Great fresh vegetarian options with delicious tomato broth. Good vibes and music. Clean bathrooms.“

“Food is amazing and service is outstanding! Cherri and the rest of the staff are always so warm and friendly!“

“Absolutely the best Chinese food in the area. 5 Stars. Peter has the freshest, most delicious food in the area. My husband and I highly recommend a visit. You will NOT be disappointed.“

“Wait staffers very helpful with menu“

“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.“

“Great local spot for fresh yummy food“

“all food Good 100 persen like“

“Awesome dumplings. Food seemed very authentic. Great service, quick too.“

“Eggplant yum. Dan Dan noodles yum. Delish.“

“Great good greasy service this is the best food ever“

“They have so many options for vegetarians/vegans! The veggie dumplings were nice and I’m looking forward to try more dishes like orange tofu while I’m at Temple. Great option for late night eats. The place is clean and relatively easy to find healthy options!“

“Amazing menu, food is superior! Staff is very friendly! Great experience, this is my new favorite restaurant! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Every time I order I get exactly what I what. I even some times put special notes in for the restaurant and they always follow the order. Food is always hot and good. Great prices as well. I have no complaints..My favorite and only place I order chinese from.“

“The best“

“Best Chinese food in the area. Good quality restaurant and service.“

“This place is amazing I gotta say we’ve went here 1000 times and out of 1000 times the food’s always been good the Service 998 times has always been good. There’s that two times that the service wasn’t good. When was the last time the girl was just something else and then it was one other time we had another girl that she was just crazy other than that, the service has always been good. The manager Matthew he always comes to the table. How are you doing? Is there anything you need sometimes if the waiter or waitress is busy he comes and brings you your food. It is a wonderful place. Wonderful. I would suggest if you haven’t been here yet go there.“

“used to loveeee their seafood spaghetti. cried when they downsized their menu T_T but i still enjoy the other dishes they still have up!!! only thing is that it feels like they change their format everytime i go in..? used to be a really nice, chic resturaunt, but now opted for a more take-out service, which i do not mind“

“I absolutely love this kind of food! The place was a bit quiet when I arrived, it was past lunchtime, so that made sense. As soon as I sat down, the staff was very welcoming. Even though there was a bit of a language barrier, the service was still warm and attentive. Watching them cook behind the curtain honestly made the whole experience feel even more special.

Right after my food arrived, the place started to fill up. It’s a small spot, but perfectly located and really charming. The ribs, bok choy, garlic eggplant, and corn were all incredible, seriously, so flavorful. Even though I ordered the mild option, it still had that perfect touch of spice.

Everything was delicious. I’ll definitely be back soon. 谢谢“

“My husband and I love this place what makes it so good is the fact the lady and her husband know my husband’s order, no matter how often go as soon as walks in and they see it’s him, they’ll say same thing then say order…..down to the Ttttttt; always so nice and food is always fresh and hot.“

“Great food! delicious soft shell crab, vegetable dishes, soup dumplings, & more!“

“Had an amazing dinner here! Everything was delicious, we had the wontons in chili oil, pork and Crab soup dumplings, fried rice, sautéed green beans and beef noodle soup. Truly everything was so good. Service was good and the restaurant itself is really nice and spacious. This will definitely be my new spot for dim sum and Chinese food!“

“For those who grew up in Cantonese households all know what “熱氣 (yit hei)” is all about lol.

What first caught my eye was the name: “Heung Fa Chun” (杏花邨) is actually the name of a real housing estate in Hong Kong, which instantly gave me a sense of authenticity.

They serve all kinds of nostalgic HK style snacks, from steamed buns and zongzi to traditional pastries and desserts. A true hole-in-the-wall gem in Philly Chinatown.

I was feeling a bit “yit hei” (literally “hot air” in Cantonese), so I grabbed myself a 龜苓膏 (herbal jelly/gui ling gao, aka “turtle jelly”). It's one of the go-to remedies for combatting yit hei. If you’re feeling yit hei, like breaking out, getting sore throats, or even indigestion, you need to eat some gwai ling go.

I was quite surprised to find it here. My mom would be so proud I got it without her having to tell me.

Warning: it’s VERY bitter if you eat it on its own. Definitely add the syrup to turn it into a healthy sweet trea.“

“We love the varieties of food wonder provided to us, and we like how constantly we get extra coupons from wonder to get deals. From food ordering to pick up, wonder preparation service is great! As a regular customer, we are happy to continue food services pick up from wonder at the South Philly location.“

“Great food! Easy walk from convention center! Enjoy!“

“best local Asian food in the area“

“Recently tried this place and the food is delicious. I did a make your own bowl and the broccoli was crunchy and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I wasn’t a fan of dumplings wish they were chicken but weren’t bad . Definitely recommend“

“Absolutely outstanding! The food was incredibly flavorful and tasted truly authentic. Every dish was fresh, perfectly prepared, and full of rich, traditional flavors. The service was excellent—the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. This is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve visited, and I can’t wait to come back!“

“This place is a must try if you are in the area. It was delicious.“

“Great steamed dumplings! We have tried many of the dishes and find everything to be very delicious. The owners are so sweet and kind. Always pleasing and pleasant. So glad they are so close.“

“⭐🏆TOP PICK IN CATEGORY 🏆⭐
Hands down the best dumplings I’ve had in Philly. Everything about them is perfect and on point every single time. This is the blind-reach you keep in your pocket when you need a dumpling but don’t wanna search around too hard. Don’t over think it: go here.“

“Went to China Town today looking for Peking duck. We came across this restaurant and decided to try it. I was not disappointed! This might very well be the best Peking Duck I have ever eaten! We will be back for sure! The customer service was outstanding as well!“