This spot nails the cozy, welcoming feel—perfect for enjoying authentic Chinese dishes. The dumplings are always fresh and packed with flavor, and the staff makes you feel right at home. Definitely a place I find myself returning to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Brandon Fry
Had an excellent meal here after rock climbing on a Friday night, I was able to walk right in and be served immediately. Lee How Fook has been around in Chinatown for a long time it seems, and while the interior and atmosphere won't blow you away the food was solid and classic and I'm excited to return for more.
I had heard a lot about the salt-baked squid and it was actually the main reason I tried this spot in the first place, and it definitely lived up to the hype! Perfectly lightly battered, salty, and every bite made you want to take another. It had a touch of freshness underneath with some jalepeno and green onion which was appreciated since it's a fairly one-note dish. While I 100% recommend this dish, I would note a couple things: first, I would recommend splitting it as more of an appetizer since it is fairly simple and salty, and second, I think if you pay like $1 more you can get the salt-baked squid AND scallop, which would probably be great! I also ordered the crab rangoons which were very good and quite surprisingly large. They were rich and creamy and a solid choice.
There isn't anything negative I can really say, but at the same time nothing has quite blown me away YET so I'm leaving a 4-star review. However I do plan to return for some other Chinese-American classics so maybe I'll amend my rating after a second visit. Overall, I think Lee How Fook is an overlooked spot that you should give a chance!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
MacKenzie Breinlinger
The workers were incredibly rude and cruel to a homeless person who came in. It was incredibly sad and inappropriate. Will not go back.
Erin MacKenzie
my favorite sit-down classic chinese food place in Chinatown. amazing price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander White
This place will definitely be a pre-AMC movies spot from now on. Enjoyed its small unassuming nature, the hello kitty and Disney decor. The service (one woman team) was excellent, as was the sweet and sour chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
eightbll300
Ordered the shrimp fried rice and the rice looked like it was mixed with white rice it also looked mushy! It didn't have any flavor. In the past the shrimp fried rice actually was great but whatever happened I have no idea. Last time I order from this restaurant
Food: 1
Service: 3
Connor Staples
Authentic and a hidden gem in the heart of china town. No wait whatsoever everything was amazing. Shareable portions
Robert Crews
Small but comfortable indoor seating with excellent food and kind service. Stir fried udon and orange chicken were amazing; the fry achieved was perfect!
Joe Kiefer
The food is amazing!
Alfredo Gonzalez Green
This was a great experience and the food is great.
Hands down the best Chinese food in the city! My husband and I love their take-out, aways arrives hot and their General Tso's chicken is the best in the city! Highly recommend!
Michael Bell
Excellent authentic Chinese food in the heart of Chinatown
Fancymancer
After a long difficult and cold day, having this dim sum was everything I needed. The wonton soup was amazing and the baked squid was as good as folks said it was. Highly recommend. Great portions, fantastic experience.
Sammy Frost
Love this place!! It's a BYOB, which is nice! Their salt baked squid, pan-fried dumplings, and hot and sour soup are so worth the hour drive to Philly!!
Mandarbmax
Food is very flavorful and the service is superb and somehow everything is still way too cheap. Plenty of vegetarian options too! What more could you want?
This spot nails the cozy, welcoming feel—perfect for enjoying authentic Chinese dishes. The dumplings are always fresh and packed with flavor, and the staff makes you feel right at home. Definitely a place I find myself returning to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had an excellent meal here after rock climbing on a Friday night, I was able to walk right in and be served immediately. Lee How Fook has been around in Chinatown for a long time it seems, and while the interior and atmosphere won't blow you away the food was solid and classic and I'm excited to return for more.
I had heard a lot about the salt-baked squid and it was actually the main reason I tried this spot in the first place, and it definitely lived up to the hype! Perfectly lightly battered, salty, and every bite made you want to take another. It had a touch of freshness underneath with some jalepeno and green onion which was appreciated since it's a fairly one-note dish. While I 100% recommend this dish, I would note a couple things: first, I would recommend splitting it as more of an appetizer since it is fairly simple and salty, and second, I think if you pay like $1 more you can get the salt-baked squid AND scallop, which would probably be great! I also ordered the crab rangoons which were very good and quite surprisingly large. They were rich and creamy and a solid choice.
There isn't anything negative I can really say, but at the same time nothing has quite blown me away YET so I'm leaving a 4-star review. However I do plan to return for some other Chinese-American classics so maybe I'll amend my rating after a second visit. Overall, I think Lee How Fook is an overlooked spot that you should give a chance!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The workers were incredibly rude and cruel to a homeless person who came in. It was incredibly sad and inappropriate. Will not go back.
my favorite sit-down classic chinese food place in Chinatown. amazing price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place will definitely be a pre-AMC movies spot from now on. Enjoyed its small unassuming nature, the hello kitty and Disney decor. The service (one woman team) was excellent, as was the sweet and sour chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the shrimp fried rice and the rice looked like it was mixed with white rice it also looked mushy! It didn't have any flavor. In the past the shrimp fried rice actually was great but whatever happened I have no idea. Last time I order from this restaurant
Food: 1
Service: 3
Authentic and a hidden gem in the heart of china town. No wait whatsoever everything was amazing. Shareable portions
Small but comfortable indoor seating with excellent food and kind service. Stir fried udon and orange chicken were amazing; the fry achieved was perfect!
The food is amazing!
This was a great experience and the food is great.
Restaurantji Recommends
Hands down the best Chinese food in the city! My husband and I love their take-out, aways arrives hot and their General Tso's chicken is the best in the city! Highly recommend!
Excellent authentic Chinese food in the heart of Chinatown
After a long difficult and cold day, having this dim sum was everything I needed. The wonton soup was amazing and the baked squid was as good as folks said it was. Highly recommend. Great portions, fantastic experience.
Love this place!! It's a BYOB, which is nice! Their salt baked squid, pan-fried dumplings, and hot and sour soup are so worth the hour drive to Philly!!
Food is very flavorful and the service is superb and somehow everything is still way too cheap. Plenty of vegetarian options too! What more could you want?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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