BAI WEI (Sakura Mandarin)

1038 Race St, Philadelphia
(215) 873-8338

Recent Reviews

Christopher C.

Classic Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. The soup dumplings are solid, the chicken lo mein is classic and deserving of the "most popular take out dish," the trio dish of chicken, beef, and shrimp, and mapo tofu is classic. For around $70 this is well worth it to easily feed a family of four! Cheers!

jerry zhang

The taste is fresh and natural. The variety is diverse and every dish is passable. The atmosphere is nice, quiet, and the food is solid. Suitable for small gatherings of family and friends. I like hot dry noodles, fried dumplings, and steamed buns. The milk cover is also okay. All in all, none of the dishes were too bad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

sharon

Love the soup dumplings and pan fried chive dumplings. Wontons are great price. And drunken chicken is great with rice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lourdes Ortiz

Lovely place service was great ??my server was on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle with Chicken, Steamed Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings, Seafood, Dumpling, Drunken Noodles

Devin D.

Food ok and not worth priced. Service quick but I wish they were friendlier. Good fruit tea

Dr. Rewati Teeparti, MD, MBBS

Very QUICK EFFICIENT serviceLarge quantitiesGood price pointBest is they made a few appetizers and entree’ no meat version for usSo the vegetarian choices increasedTo one pork dish they eliminated meat and added fried tofu and it was very tasty ?I will highly recommend this placeLao they have huge party room for up to 40 people so you can have private celebrations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natalie Gauger

Such good food! I do not eat meet and was able to find great options. I love their tofu dry pot and their vegetable side dishes. There is plenty of seating and the inside is very clean and nice. Be sure to pay in cash or you pay through your

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vladimir D.

Food is great, but very cold and chill inside. They also give water with ice and this makes it even colder. I liked the atmosphere and service.

Let's Go

The food here is very good relatively and you get a lot for your money. We had the truffle xiao long bao, Hunan beef noodles, and fried fish. There are many good restaurant choices in China town. I would recommend this one wholeheartedly. The place is decorated decently, unlike most Chinese restaurants. You won't be ashamed if you have a first date here. Lol

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Lauren M.

We stopped at Bai Wei this evening for dinner and left very full and happy for a reasonable price! The dining area is comfortably laid out, and the music selection is so fun! Service was spot on: very quick and friendly. We mostly stuck to Dim Sum options: wontons in chili oil, scallion pancakes, leek and meat dumplings, steamed crabmeat and pork soup dumplings, black truffle and pork soup dumplings, and pan fried spicy beef dumplings. If you're only going to get one thing from the dim sum menu, let it be the pan fried spicy beef dumplings. They take a bit longer than some of the other items, but they are so worth it. Next recommendation would definitely be the scallion pancakes. I would skip the truffle and pork soup dumplings next time; they were just underwhelming. We also ordered the chicken drunken noodles, which came out piping hot and were so flavorful! Everything is a bit less spicy here than I was expecting, so if you're wanting a spicy meal, maybe ask them to up the heat level. Overall, a great spot that we will definitely be returning to so we can sample more of their expansive menu!

Laura Pariso

Clean environment, cash only establishment.Many dishes are premade so they taste okay when it’s hot but not very good when you order take away or if you have any leftovers.Great for group gathering since they have a private room, and the price is reasonable.This place is BYOB.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Laura P.

Clean environment, cash only establishment. Many dishes are premade so they taste okay when it's hot but not very good when you order take away or if you have any leftovers. Great for group gathering since they have a private room, and the price is reasonable. This place is BYOB.

Jconn Clothing

I will NEVER go back here again! The food was ok, but the service was horrible. Sat at the table for 20 mins and had to ask for water .... Other people were seated after us and they were given water and food before us. The bill came to $166 and I paid $170. Walked out the place about a half of block and the waitress chased me with the cash and receipt saying I only paid $170. She demanded a $30 tip ... Couldn't believe it!!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Beef, Seafood, Dumpling, Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, Fish, Beef Soup

Miles A.

Bai Wei has nice aroma and atmosphere as you come inside and sit down at the table. Staff quick to. One over and assist with ordering your meal. There is large variety of classic dishes. They have very good dumpling mix of steamed and fried, it was a very tasty mix! Crumbled pork, noodle, cucumber dish, and other all tasty. Was good value and also there is lunch special. Thanks

Jake C.

The Szechuan cuisine at this restaurant is a fiery symphony of flavors that left a lasting impression. The bold and distinctive use of Szechuan peppercorns and chili peppers creates a tingling sensation that elevates every dish. The ma la (numbing and spicy) combination is skillfully balanced, allowing the intricate flavors of each ingredient to shine. From the iconic mapo tofu to the aromatic kung pao chicken, each dish is a flavorful adventure that showcases the depth and complexity of Szechuan cuisine. If you appreciate bold, spicy flavors and crave an authentic culinary experience, this restaurant's Szechuan offerings are a must-try. Get ready for a taste journey that's both exhilarating and delicious.

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