David's Mai Lai Wah
$ • Chinese, Seafood, Chicken Shop
Hours:
1001 Race St, Philadelphia
(215) 627-2610
About David's Mai Lai Wah
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David's Mai Lai Wah Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 4PM - 2:30AM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4PM - 2:30AM |
| Thursday | 4PM - 2:30AM |
| Friday | 4PM - 2:30AM |
| Saturday | 4PM - 2:30AM |
| Sunday | 4PM - 2:30AM |
David's Mai Lai Wah offers excellent Chinese food, featuring must-try salt and pepper wings and shrimp, along with popular choices like General Tso's chicken, chicken fried rice, and chicken with mixed vegetables in white sauce. Customers have praised the fried rice, noting it tastes similar to other well-known spots. The wonton soup and dumplings are also highly recommended. While takeout can sometimes be slow, especially near closing time, the food is worth the wait, especially since the restaurant is open late until 2:30am. Arriving early or around 2am increases the chances of getting fresh wings before they run out. The salt and pepper wings are considered very good, and the ginger sauce for pot stickers has received special mention. Although the restaurant is now takeout only, some reviews mention rude service, which has led some customers to prefer other places in Chinatown for similar food and better service at the same price. Despite these changes, David's remains a notable spot for late-night Chinese cuisine, although the interior is described as dingy and the ordering process takes place in a small lobby.