Heung Fa Chun Sweet House

This restaurant is very disappointing. I haven’t been to this place in years. When this place started many years ago, it was great so that’s why i went there today again. The tofu dessert was ok. The red bean soup looks like they just mixed red beans with water as you can see from the picture. I’ve also bought a cane sugar drink which tastes funny so i threw it away. I bought a small size instead of a big bottle of cane sugar drink cuz i was afraid it won’t tastes good. Who’s to know you can actually messed up something that simple. There’s not many authentic Chinese dessert around anymore as this was the only options but i will definitely not recommend anyone to go there.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Excellent 👌 food the best in Chinatown Philadelphia PA.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a craving for the sweet tofu and I was so happy to find it in this place. Also the sweet sugar cake was delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

The savory tofu is AMAZING. It seems that most people comment on the sweet tofu, and it’s good, too, but I come for the savory tofu. Definitely worth a visit. Very limited seating, so plan to carry out.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Grabbed some premade banh mi hoagies from the counter because I saw them through the window. They were about $5.50, and average tasting. The bun is soft, and not toasted. They don't put pate spread in them.

Not much else is open this early around here. If you want a quick bite, this place has it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The salesperson's attitude towards customers is nauseous. He may think he is smarter than the customers, but he doesn't know his salary/profits are come from the repeated customers.
I will not return to the shop and there are plenty options nearby.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Lovely little place with traditional Chinese sweets and some other items. My two must-haves:

- Sweet tofu dessert with red beans (or tapioca! Both are great, but pick your favorite topping!). Served warm and soothes my soul. The soft tofu melts in my mouth. The fresh rock sugar and ginger syrup gives it that sweet, wonderful taste. I can’t stop going back for more. Simple desserts like this leave no room for error. They have to be perfect and this is.

- Sesame balls (pick your favorite filling, mine is the red bean paste). You get a whole box for $5, easy to share with your family. They’re so light, delicately crisp, with a bit of chewy goodness, and a sweet filling. Best I’ve ever had. Best to eat that day since they’re freshly made.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Top notch sweet tofu. Rare find to have a place deliver this level of quality in the US. Highly recommend for that alone. Too much on the menu for me to try just stopping by for a light breakfast!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Hidden gem in the wall

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing! Best baozi in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is my go-to spot whenever I’m craving sweet tofu dessert! I always ask for extra ginger syrup and coconut milk to mix in—makes it perfect. I usually just get that, but all their other pastries and desserts look super tempting too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their food was terrible! I ordered congee and it was watery. The buns tasted bad as well. Terrible place!

Food: 1

Service: 1

This is what I have been looking for all these years. Perfection! The bun is soft and the stuffings are delicious (hard boil egg, pork, sausage) "Steam bun"

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have been wanting to try fan tuan forever and realized this place sells it!! $3.50 per roll and very tasty. I will be coming back here regularly to try their other items as well

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5