First restaurant I tried out in Philly. Good selections of varieties! Portion is big, I was so hungry but I couldn't finish what I ordered for $5.95, Port Belly with MeiChoi. Also ordered roasted pig's ear, very tasty. Service is fast and friendly. Will for sure go back, but just found out there are many other wonderful restaurant in Chinatown, will give them a try while I am here.
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Eugene H.
The food is okay, but you can grab some roast duck, soy sauce chicken, and roast pork to go!
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Karen F.
Old-school Chinese in ZERO atmosphere. BBQ spare ribs were big and meaty. Mango Chicken was awful - too much gloppy ketchup-based sauce Steamed Chicken dumplings had a delicious wrapper and MSG-laden filling. I won't rush back - there are far better places, but for a post-flower show respite with the fam, this was just fine - and inexpensive.
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Salinee H.
Went to Chinatown for some lunch. We had beef w. chinese broccoli and peking duck. Ive never had peking duck before but now I want to try it somewhere else. The Chinese broccoli was perfectly cooked, but could have used some more flavor. Our appetizer of fried dumplings were really good too. My only complaint was that our server refused to take a picture of my group for us. Although I did feel for the guy, he was serving all the customers, while all the other staff was eating at one of the tables.
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noelle m.
I stopped by here one day with a friend of mine who was jonesing for some soup. She got the wonton noodle with Soy Chicken. I ended up getting the szechuan roast pork over noodles. First of all, the soup servings are pretty huge. She enjoyed her soup and I was a little underwhelmed by mine. I mean, it was tasty, and sort of comforting, but I'd expected more spice. It was much better once I added an obscene quantity of chili sauce, but I feel like I shouldn't have HAD to do that. All said, it's a no-frills Chinatown joint that's decent.
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Kassi K.
This place totally hit the spot today. I wandered in really craving some Chinese broccoli in a garlic sauce and made it perfectly. I left totally stuffed. The service was super friendly, the place was clean, and the food was good and reasonably priced. They had a lot of good vegetarian options on their menu, but if I ate duck, I'd eat it there. The skin looked perfect and crispy. I would eat here again!
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Chau L.
When we've eaten here and been waited on by the male servers, I would say the service is a tad bit better than when when we've been waited on by the female servers. Those women are rude and we pretty much get ignored from the time we put in our order to the time we leave through the door. We usually come here for the Peking duck because we like the fluffy rice buns that come with it here, as opposed to the crepe, but the last time we were there, there was a roach leg stuck on our water glass - so I'm grossed out now - don't know if I will come back, even though I know that most of Chinatown has roaches running through the restaurants. I just feel safer going to other restaurants where the servers are attentive enough not to give you a cup with a roach leg stuck to it.
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Nick G.
Great prices and huge portions take this from a three to a four star. The food is really nice, but it is still very much a hole in the wall. This is not a five star fine dining establishment, but, for good food at decent prices this is a safe place with a huge menu of options.
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Josh Q.
One of the worst Chinese (or any) restaurants I've had the (dis)pleasure of eating at. None of the food is remotely good to either Chinese or Western palates. The service is comparable to other cheap Chinese restaurants (i.e. terrible) but the food is so overpriced that one would expect at least a minimal effort level of service to justify their prices. Their good location may attract occasional diners, but I cannot see anyone wanting to eat here more than once with the abundance of other options around.
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Hsini R.
This was and still is a favorite spot to grab a bite in the City of Brotherly Love. The cuisine is like typical suburban takeout but exotic and better. We went as grad students and now we take our kids. This time we had the wonton noodle soup (sublime), then clams in black bean sauce (great on the white rice) and we then over did it with the Happy Family and chicken & salted fish fried rice (perfectly salty). The Happy Family would have been the most popular dish at your usual takeout joint but we prefer more honest fare. Service was attentive yet not intrusive. Monday night is a quiet night but we liked it that way.
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C C.
I came here with my boyfriend for lunch and was unimpressed. Perhaps it had to do with what we ordered, but I prefer other Chinatown restaurants for more authentic food. Granted, I did order fried rice, which seems to be Americanized everywhere. On the plus side, it was a huge portion that was more like two meals than one. I'd rather try other Chinatown restaurants than continue eating here though.
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Marcus O.
I absolutely love Wong Wong. The main thing I usually get when I go there is their Shanghai style rice plates. Let me tell you, these plates are so delicious. You can't go wrong with any selection of meats that are traditional style Chinese cuisines. I frequent this place because of the value as well as the flavor. The combination of both is everything you could ask for and then the staff is always welcoming and friendly. If you happen to just need a quick and filling meal pick Wong Wong's.
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John L.
Duck and Wonton noodles, end of story. Don't even look at the menu. Don't even pretend there are other dishes. In fact, pretend the only words you know out of the English language is those 4 magical words. A place like Wong Wong is truly classic old-school, in the sense that they do one thing well and forget the rest. The duck is sweet, crispy, juicy, tender, perfect ratio of skin to fat, and does not give you that greasy after effect that other ducks tend to give your stomach/tongue. More importantly it has a smell(often overlooked) that doesn't have the gamy flavor that other ducks have, which adds to the complete experience from a taste perspective. Then comes the wonton noodles. The noodles are the standard Chinese Brocoli, yellow string noodles, with pork Wontons, and within a semi-oily broth with plenty of scallions. But with all noodle dishes it does not matter what you put in to the soup, the broth is the superstar. It is not as fragrant as other dishes immediately, but adheres to a very important Chinese cuisine philosophy: "Aftertaste". This broth has that after taste which resembles somewhere between a nice clean oyster, light stomach feel of a good bowl of pho, and the addictive nature of good crack!
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Sarah L.
I'm giving this a 3 star because the Peking duck was delicious. The place was crowded and loud. As for the service it was horrible! I watched the server pick his nose right in front of me. Another waitress couldn't even figure out how to split the food between two takeout boxes. Because the waitstaff was so unpleasant, we did the unthinkable, we didn't tip. (Which I've heard is acceptable in China) well that must just be in China, because the waiter ran after me, grabbed me by my coat, and wouldn't let go of my arm or let me leave until I tipped him! It was unbelievable! I threw a measly dollar at him, and pondered how to report this place to the BBB. I'm really upset, because the food was delicious.
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Josh R.
Get the Duck. Don't do anything else just duck and prepare yourself for amazingness
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Brian S.
Two wongs don't make it right...
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Sophie U.
I ventured into Wong Wong with my mom one day because 1) we'd never been there and 2) there's always a good number of customers inside. We shared some seafood chow mein and some beef chow fun; the flavors were pretty good but the food got increasingly salty. REALLY salty. I won't be back. There are too many other options in Chinatown that I'd rather put my money toward.
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Jessica N.
The best BBQ duck
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Dan F.
A big YES to Wong Wong's Peking duck. Tender, flavorful, not greasy, and really perfect skin. Important note for purists: the pancakes were of the dim sum pork roll consistency, as though a blanched griddle cake collided with a box of Bisquick. Duck noodle soup was nice as well, though the broth could have been hotter ... (personal pet peeve.) Sauteed greens were yummy, maybe a little salty. Service was really, really good. I went with a Taiwanese friend who vouches for this place as the real deal, says Sang Kee flavors run a little American and Wong Wong is far more authentic. (Should authenticity be among your criteria.)
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David A.
Passed this place a bunch of times and finally visited based on a recommendation. They are known for their Peking Duck and it was delicious. Lots of meat and served on a platter with the skin. While I prefer table carving, this stuff was very good. As much as I like Sang Kee's food, the duck is better here. We also had a bunch of other food (way too much for 5 people) but we'll know for next time: The hot and sour soup- really ggod, but very filling. A big bowl. Share it! Dumplings - the steamed pork dumplings were excellent. The vegetable dumpling. Weak. Pass on these. Peking Duck- Served with buns, not pancakes. A-ok! Soy Chicken- Moist and very good, although I prefer this at Sang Kee. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce and Vegetables- Very good. Decent sized, well cooked shrimp. Big portion. Bok Choy with garlic sauce- excellent and huge. Eggplant with fresh garlic- Did I say garlic enough! Again, big portion and very good. Just too much food. Staff is nice. Dining area is typical Chinatown but clean and efficient. A good choice. And they take credit cards, unlike Sang Kee.
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Steve S.
I've been here more than once. It's a good secondary place if your favorite Chinatown places are full and you can't get a seat. They make some good duck here, and I'm a fan of their soups. Many of the other dishes we've had have always been consistent. But it's not the cleanest place around. I've had a meal there where we saw a roach crawling across the windowsil next to our table. That stays in your memory. And yes, the service can be grumpy.
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James J.
Chinatown classics done right. Duck or chicken or pork on top of rice is perfect. Regular menu is good too. Peking duck was excellent with real chinese bao. Pea shoots were tasty. Noodle dishes such as seafood on crispy yellow noodles was good too
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Amanda L.
I would first like to say that I love the food they have here. The view is amazing from their windows as well;it creates the perfect dining experience. The only bad part is the waiters ;Maybe she had a bad day My friends and I were on a girls night out when we stumbled across this restaurant. We ate our food, and paid for our meal, before we even had a chance to sit down the female waiter quickly walked over and rudely told us that we needed to leave a tip.( might I remind you that we didn't even get a chance to sit down after we paid the bill) we were going to leave a large tip because of our great dining experience but the waiter didn't even allow us to sit down before she demanded a tip. We of course tipped, afterall it was our intention, if it wasn't for the waiter this would be a 5 star review. Sadly we will not be dining there again.
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Patrick C.
Wong Wong is excellent, after living over a year in China I have been searching for authentic, no-frills Chinese food and Wong Wong is it for me. Their duck is very good, worth the price hike compared to other dishes. But the cost to eat a lot of food is incredibly low. A friend and I got the large hot and sour soup (a big bowl), egg rolls, eel in ox sauce, Mongolian beef, curried vegetables and we each payed 15 bucks with tip, it was enough food for four people to eat well. As I said this is no frills authentic Chinese food, but so very good for the price.
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Danny L.
I also wandered into Wong Wong's today since it was conveniently located next to my favorite bubble tea place. I decided to give this place a shot since I saw that the menu had curried fish balls. I went in and ordered some banana rolls, ribs with rice along with my fish balls. The guy then tells me they don't have any more ribs, i'm like DAMN!, but whatever. Since I really wanted to eat some pork I decided to order what the (waiter/owner?) suggested and ordered some roast pork and rice. Disregarding the fact that the piece of meat didn't look too appetizing and spent a lil bit more time in the window than it probably should, I decided to order it anyways since I was damn hungry and seriously jonesing for some pork. The guy then comes back to me and said the restaurant is out of rice. WHAT THE FUCK?!?! How can a Chinese restaurant be out of rice? Thats like KFC running out of chicken. He then suggested noodles instead, but I just told him to cross the roast pork off and make my fish balls and banana roll. Being a hardcore riceboy, to me rice is greater than noodles. I can deal with not having ribs or tasty looking roast pork, but when there is no rice, thats a dealbreaker. I proceeded to pay for it and left to get some bubble tea. After I came back from getting bubble tea, I waited at least another 15 minutes before they brought my order over in big ass Styrofoam trays. Of course the trays were way big and nowhere close to being appropriately sized in relation to the amount of food. And since the curried fish balls got a lot of liquid in the dish, it easily leaked out of the tray and covered my plastic bag with curry sauce before I even reached my car. I am thinking to myself why am I even giving this place a second star, maybe its because the fish balls that I was craving tasted like what I expected and didn't let me down like the banana rolls did. To wait 15-20 minutes for average fish balls and subpar banana rolls that is packaged poorly from a Chinese restaurant without rice, 2 stars is rather generous, probably closer to 1.5 stars. p.s I also saw the same fly that Sharon W saw buzzing around the restaurant landing on top of Sriracha sauce tops, so give it a good wipe if u guys really need that extra kick ^_~
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Andrew C.
Visit Date: 03.07.2010 Stopped by Chinatown to get a quick lunch before leaving. I didn't know which restaurant to go to, so I picked this one seeing as how they had Chinese BBQ in the window. I ordered a BBQ meal (roast duck & glazed pork w/ Chinese broccoli served over rice). It was good, and the portions were generous.
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Stephen C.
Roast pig is really good. Its seasoned quite right! Pass on the duck and chicken, Both are overly seasoned with too much cloves and 5 spice. Pig stomach yum-o! Service is quite fast and friendly. Though there is one that seems pissed off for some reason all the time. Maybe that just how they look. LOL! Sorry that was cruel! I usually get chicken and cashew nut rice. Must say thats my favorite. Always great. This place is cheap east, recommended only if Ting Wong is closed. Happy Eating!
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Chris M.
We visited Wong Wong to celebrate a friend's recent wedding. We reserved the party room upstairs with a part of around 20. The room was very nondescript (as is the rest of the restaurant), but it was spacious. Wong Wong is BYO so we hauled in a cooler filled with some good beer and the night was off to a good start (yeah, drinking and Chinese food on a Tuesday night!). Instead of ordering individual entrees, we opted to dine family style. We ordered a whole bunch of stuff and passed it around the table. This was a good opportunity to sample deep into the menu. I definitely ate one of the craziest things I've ever eaten - jellyfish. Now, I thought it was going to be "jellyfish." Turns out it was JELLYFISH! It looks like cellophane noodles, but was ultra chewy, and....cartilage-y. Jellyfish aside, the rest of the courses were decent. The fried tofu was awesome, as was my old standby, the General [Tso]. I also enjoyed a flat noodle dish and the peking duck. We ended up having a great time for a very low price ($20 each, including tip). I would definitely recommend Wong Wong's party room for informal events. I also had lunch here one, but it was unremarkable. I was bothered by the ducks hanging in the window too.
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Adam W.
Excellent Peking Duck. Corn Chowder is very good too. So far no menu items have been a disappointment, and they're pretty good at accomodating off-menu requests. All the noodle dishes have been a delight. Once on a journey with my in-laws, we walked in to 3 peking duck restaurants, but before being seated my father-in-law asked to see where they smoked the ducks. This was the first place that passed his test. Had to do with cooling the smoke before it hits the duck so that the process takes longer. I'm no expert in this regard. Additionally when we go with my in-laws we ask that they don't de-bone the ducks before bringing them to the table and they always accomodate. When my boyfriend and I go just us we secretly allow them to de-bone the duck because it's quite a bit easier to eat. Finally--don't let them take the menu after you've ordered, there is a virtual treasure-trove of language blunders to enjoy while you're waiting for your food to come out.
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Ben H.
The food at this place seems to specialize in cantonese cuisine and I must say, I was able to get 2 delicious ginger lobsters here for 20 bucks while in season. I havent seen those prices while living in Chicago or SF. The Congee was done well and the BBQ options are pretty solid. I cant say much for other kitchen dishes but I am happy to stick to the dishes they do well Overall, the crowd here is mostly local chinatown regulars though I think I am seeing more of the adventurous types coming in these days. I look forward to visiting this place again while im here for business
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Robyn Z.
I have only ordered the Curry Chicken here. It is a yellow curry with onions. It has a lot of sauce. I like the way they make it here. No other restaurant has made it like they do that I have come across, so far. It's a fave dish of mine. Plus they are on the corner and Chinatown never has parking. You can make a quick dash in if your lucky to find the right time with the traffic.
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Yuansheng T.
Food is real Chinese!
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Sophia S.
I live in Chinatown and this is my FAVORITE peking duck place. The fluffy buns blow my mind and always come out fresh and steaming. The duck is always flavorful with crispy skin and i'm literally salivating thinking about the sauce that goes with it. When I go there, we also usually order some veggie dish, and they are always good and fast. In particular, the mixed veggies with garlic sauce is surprisingly good. the sauce is tangy and more subtle than you get at many chinese place. This isn't a place to go if you want ambiance or fusion...its about having legit food. And a cool experience--once or twice I have been and seen them doing blessings over the duck and lighting intense in the small shrine on the wall.
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Danan R.
The entrees here are just very greet and not nearly as good as those t sangkee. BUT they have roasted calamari here and you can't get it anywhere else in Chinatown. So I drag my lazy, calamari-loving self here every Sunday to get a pound (or more, usually). It's only $9.99/lb and the meat is very tender and lightly seasoned. So in short, get you calamari here and other roast poultry and pork at Sangkee.
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Kristina C.
There menu has huge!!! But the service was great, the food tasted good and we would definitely go back. The prices were excellent, it was like $30 for 3 of us to eat...nice! We had a couple traditional dishes and I had the seaweed/seafood soup and it was good, not the best I have ever had, but definitely good either way.
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Steve L.
When looking for a quick take out of roast duck or the offerings they had at the counter, Wong Wong is the go-to spot for my girlfriend and me. We have gone here to eat in as well, and enjoyed the congee and noodle soup. Not the best, average at best. The highlight for Wong Wong would be the roast duck, which my lady really enjoys. I, on the other hand, just discovered the other quick take out options at the counter. They usually have pig feet, stomach, ears, tendon, chicken feet, and so on. These are all cooked in a sweet and savory concoction. It reminds me of the food markets in NYC. There will be a revisit in the future, most likely.
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Cherryl L.
i used to like this place but for last weekend I ordered pick up. The soy chicken and the vegetable fried rice didn't taste yummier . I was really disappointed. I don't think i'll ever come back and eat here anymore. The prices went drastically up also
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Christina L.
I really like this place. My parents usually get duck and chicken to go here. Today I actually sat down and ate with my friends. The price is very reasonable. I ordered the chicken pan fried noodles. Delicious. I would definitely come here again. The service was fast and the waiters were very friendly.
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Ellen L.
Came here few days ago with friends, the food here is just okay, but the service definitely needs improvement. I've been to many Chinese restaurants, none of their waiters speaks on the phone while serving the food like the waiter in this restaurant. That guy was talking on his phone and just put the food on the table like he couldn't care less, leaving us behind wondering what dish is that. To me, it is sort of disrespecting!
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Adam P.
In one sentence: Good service and bland but cheap food. There aren't that many places in Chinatown where you can get dinner for under $5, but Wong Wong is thankfully one of them. The lunch specials run around $6 and include soup. If you don't need the soup, you can go for a rice dish, which is more ore less the same thing, sans soup, for $5. I've now eaten here five times, and I must say that all of the meals were of acceptable quality, but were nothing to write home about. But, when eating $5 Vietnamese food at places like Pho Xe Lua gets boring, some cheap Chinese food can be nice. The staff are very friendly and outgoing. The decor is simple but functional. My site has a scan of their menu so that you can order take-out: adampowell.com/chinatown…
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Jamie C.
I've been to most Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. All of them are somewhat variable depending on what you order, but Wong Wong has been my consistent favorite. There are some things to note however: first, if you're going for decor or polite service, don't go here. Expect to see the cooks eating from a giant platter next to you. This is not a romantic date location, if you have those kind of expectations you're going to be seriously disappointed. Similarly, I see a review saying the Peking duck was fatty. Duck is fatty. If you want unfatty duck, get chicken. This is an excellent place to go if you are drunk with friends, or want to get some more traditional Chinese dishes. For bang for your buck I suggest one of the rice dishes with pork and or duck (they prepare it several ways), and a soup. You'll have leftovers and have spent only about $10 combined.
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Jon W.
I've been here probably at least a half dozen times and it has never failed me. Prices are cheap and food is definitely as authentic you can get on the East Coast without going to New York City. Today I got wonton roast duck noodle soup. The roast duck could have been meatier and tastier, but the wontons definitely were good. They also gave a lot of wontons too, instead of the stinginess of other chinese bbq restaurants when you order two items in a noodle soup. The noodles were good too as well. I've had other dishes as well, including a chinese broccoli and beef rice plate, congee, and curry chicken rice plate. All of them have been pretty good as well. They aren't as great as what you'd find in NYC or California, but it's certainly above average. On the plus side, it's very very reasonable, the prices even competitive with places in the heart of the San Francisco's chinatown or the San Gabriel Valley. I'm definitely a fan.
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Mei-ye J.
I actually got lamb here. It was yummy. The wonton noodle soup was great too. But, we also had some roast duck which was delish. I gave the place only 3 stars because of it's space. It ain't fly, but the grub goes down well. They have cheap eats and fast service so why not? I'm hungry, let's Wong Wong.
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Cici B.
DO NOT EAT HERE! You can either heed my warning or prepare your stomach to be assaulted. My relatives and I got food poisoning here, and we are absolutely certain that Wong Wong is the culprit as it was the only meal we ate that day. My uncle's family from Atlanta was visiting me while road-tripping along the east coast; and out of desperation, we resorted to Wong Wong since my young cousins were complaining about their grumbling tummies. There was a lunch rush everywhere else EXCEPT for Wong Wong (BAD SIGN). We ordered 2 vegetarian dishes, sweet and sour chicken, kung pao chicken, and yu xiang beef. Everything came out lightning fast and we quickly devoured everything on sight. The food is mediocre, unauthentic and disappointing. If we weren't so ravenous, complaints would've been voiced. Kung pao chicken and yu xiang beef are both traditionally spicy dishes but neither boasted such flavor. The sweet and sour chicken was the standard Americanized fried dish that was coated in an orange glaze accompanied by floating (canned) pineapple chunks. Both of the vegetarian tofu dishes were unmemorable. And their service...is another issue. However, it's the typical angry-face, i-am-pretending-to-ignore-you-waiter service you get at most Chinatown restaurants. The waiter even forgot to write down one of our requested noodle dishes. In retrospect, I think the mistake was beneficial on our part. Fast forward 5AM the next day as I suddenly awoke in cold sweat with severe stomach pains. In less than 2 hours, I needed to be at the subway station in order to get to work; but it didn't look like I could even stand upright. I was crawling to the toilet whilst holding my stomach and ended up spending the next hour in the bathroom. I'll spare you the details as to what actually happened. Throughout the day, my stomach remained upset and I could not hold much food down. I called my Uncle who left for New Jersey last night and confirmed that they, too, had been experiencing the same symptoms, the worst part was knowing that my 10-year-old cousin was crying and running in and out of the bathroom all morning. This situation delayed their travel plans, exacerbated their health, gave them a horrible first impression of Philadelphia's Chinatown, and ruined the entire mood for that following day, and their trip for that matter. I am especially disappointed in myself for settling on Wong Wong when I know Philly's Chinatown serves some of the best Chinese food in the city. I should've known better and I will never step foot in this establishment again.
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Sharon W.
Wandered in here because it was on a corner and my friend and I were hungry. The egg drop soup was okay, but my chicken and pineapple entree was terrible -- the plate was completely covered in this syrupy sauce, with a few little chunk of mediocre chicken and pineapple floating around in it. It didn't make me feel much better to see a fly buzzing around the restaurant toward the end of my meal. It's possible I just ordered a particularly bad dish, but I'm not going back again to find out.
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Brad H.
I had written a very long story...but whatever. Long story short: the food (specifically the chicken) was terrible, the guy got my order wrong, and they overcharged me. Remind me never to change my mind a split second before leaving the house. I should have trusted my "bad feeling about this" feeling.
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Brianna D.
Cheap place to get some good food. Food wasn't greasy it was light and fresh, I got broccoli with chicken and garlic sauce.
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Angela W.
Though not the most well decorated restaurant in Chinatown, Wong Wong does everything it should do based on its decor and prices. Wong Wong is one of the most inexpensive places to eat in Chinatown. It has an extensive menu, including American favorites like lo mein, General Tso's, Wonton soup, to many things you've never heard of. You can get a "favorite hot rice entree" for around 4.50. My date loved the Sa Cha Beef hot rice entree (which was really like the regular entree...just with more rice and less entree). I tend to get eggplant with hot garlic sauce and hot and sour soup. The portions are huge! The service is fast! It is rarely ever full in there, often you can have the place almost to yourself! I recommend it to anyone who wants a big meal and only has a little cash!
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Josh L.
The food was only around average to say the best. The chicken with Scallion we ordered had hairs on it, and was a bit disgusting. Not authentic Cantonese/Chinese food. Price was not bad, but still, I would not go back again.
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Kim B.
Was hungry, but not starving so ordered shrimp fried rice. The portion, for $8.50, was huge! It wasn't the best I've ever had but was okay. The restaurant wasn't terribly busy for 6:30 on a Friday night - maybe only half of the tables filled. Service was friendly enough and decent.
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Melissa E.
My parents love this place, but they don't come to Chinatown all that often. It has decent food, good soup, meh service. The servers always seem angry. Not my favorite place for Chinese, but it's pretty standard, and it's good if you're in the mood for a place with a lot of decent dishes.
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Edgar F.
Just like other folks, my mother also made a suggestion to go here for a meal, it was Thursday evening, and there were no other patrons. Usually on the weekends, we see many of the tables occupied, but never totally full. We decided to give it a chance, but I have not heard good things about it. We ordered the usual dinner fare, a couple of meats, couple of vegetables, and soup for my mother and sister. One dish we decided to try was the Peking Duck which unlike other places was served in a single course. While true Peking Duck is hard to find outside of Asia, this to say, was far from it. I would not even characterize this as even good roast duck. It was dry and tasteless with the traditional hoisin sauce and green onion sprigs doing little to add flavor. The best dish was the salt and pepper pork chops which had a crunchy texture and some flavor from the pepper in the dish. The other dishes such as the snow pea leaves and water spinach were average. All in all not an inspiring meal.
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Tony L.
Came here for some good old chinese BBQ. It was a hot day and I am so happy this place has a good A/C system. That cooled me down a lot. I ordered the bbq pork and duck over rice. I thought it was excellent. It's a good place for good chinese food.
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Courtney J.
When I first moved to Philly, the first place we got Chinese take out from was Wong Wong. It was okay, slightly on the bland side, which is odd for Chinese food. Recently my husband and I gave it another try, this time eating in the actual restaurant. I must say we were pleasantly surprised by what we ordered. My favorite is the crispy roast pork (they don't have this at every Chinese restaurant). If you love pork rinds, and I do, you'll dig the cracklin that comes on top. Another specialty at WW is the Hong Kong style chow mein. It's best to order this dish in the restaurant since the noodles will be freshly fried. I also tried the shrimp won ton noodle soup. For just $3.50 it was a steal! I've had the noodle soup at Sang Kee and must say there is no difference in quality (however, if you are looking for nicer ambiance SK is probably your place.) I have to try more dishes, but I think the food at WW might be on par with SK, at least in my book.
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Jenn W.
OK..But for all the restaurants in Chinatown, this ones just OK. Food not best seasoned, rather have Sang Kee Any-day!!! Just gotta know what you can order, what not to order. Cheap.its ok..others that fair better then this place, but its got a great spot , right on the corner.
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Kelly W.
Wong Wong was perfect for our cold autumn night...the hot bowl of wonton noodle soup with soy chicken really hit the spot! I also really like the chicken congee. The service is quick and efficient and the food is comforting. I wouldn't say it's the world's best chinese food, but I'm chinese and I don't mind going to Wong Wong for cheap eats. I've been here several times and always been satisfied. For meals at $3 to $6 dollars, you won't go hungry!
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Mel H.
Awful! Came here with my family for some congee and wonton soup, staples of Chinese comfort food. The wontons in the soup didn't resemble anything like wontons. We also ordered two congees. The seafood congee was salty, but edible. The fish congee was so salty we couldn't even eat it. When we told the owner how ridiculously salty it was, she didn't believe us, saying all the rice porridge had come out of one pot. Maybe it's your fish, we suggested? We asked her to try it herself (we had not eaten out of it, but used a serving spoon) but she refused and made a face of disgust at us. We didn't touch the fish congee after complaining to her, but she charged us for everything. Now, I'm Chinese -- I only expect a modicum of service and ambiance from Chinese restaurants. But the lady here has got a major attitude problem. So don't come here unless you like inedible food served by a rude woman with zero sense of customer service. This place should be called Wrong Wrong.
(1)
Adrian B.
Delicious Peking duck ,and a surprise with the steam buns rather than pancakes as I had never had it this way. Service was fine , staff were polite and friendly. I was visiting so I will never be a regular but it is certainly a good choice in the Chinatown area.
(3)
bill s.
had a late lunch during graduation weekend. Food is still first rate. Had half of a Peking Duck. Great. Served with puffs, not the usual pancakes. Last had duck this way in San Francisco at over twice the price. Perfect. Also pan fried noodles, yummy and General Tao's Chicken. All the food here is first rate. If you are looking for more American style Chinese, go elsewhere. Great Chinese in Philly.
(4)
Wing M.
Note: I've never eaten at Wong Wong actual. I've only gotten take out from it. So I can't really comment on its service and atmosphere or anything like that. However, I have to say that I really love their barbeque and roasted stuff. Their roasted pig is definitely the tastiest roasted pig in Philly and comparable to the best roasted pig I've eaten in NYC. The portions for their rice plates are pretty big: I can only finish one of them if I'm really, really hungry and my parents usually have to split one between the two of them. Overall, I really like Wong Wong take out.
(4)
Mr P.
We decided to try this place even though the review is not so good. Three stars is about right. we had the shrimp wanton noodle soup. The soup and the noodle were pretty decent, but the wanton was not. They use some kind of fish meat instead of pork. Gives it a strange taste. The other dish we had was bbq pork and roast duck lo mein. The pork was good the duck had tough skin and it does not have the 5-spice flavor that roast ducks have. More like a Peking duck than a roast duck. The lo mein tasty as it is, was not the regular cantonees style I am used to, the one with egg noodle, ginger, scallion and oyster source.
(3)
Natalie H.
Now wong wong is one of our favorite places for lunch, why three stars then? The prices are UNBEATABLE, but several things are to be desired from this spot. The lunch specials are around 5 dollars for soup and a huge plate of food and if you don't make it in for the lunch specials (which I usually don't) towards the end of the menu is a section called 'hot rice entrees' which are about 4.85 for an entree on top of rice (which is usually way more then I can finish). The chicken with mango was good, and so is the beef or pork in XO sauce, the dumplings are disappointing, especially for me because I absolutely love dumplings. The meat inside of them is just not good, and same thing goes for the wontons in the wonton soup. I am a huge fan of the sauteed bok choy, but in my opinion if a chinese restaurant does not have great dumplings, it can't really be a great chinese restaurant.
(3)
Cherryl L.
I've eaten at this place 3 times already. NOt only that the prices are reasonable but I come back here because i love their soy chicken...so yummy and i just really like the taste. I also like their General Tso's chicken and vegetable fried rice! We didn't have to wait long for our orders! We are all happy with the food! This is my fave restaurant in Philly, it's not the best ambiance but good food. So, I recommend this to anyone!
(4)
Erik s.
Their peking duck is very good and the best I had in philly- serve proper like with a steam bun not a pancake. Their dry beef chow fun and char sui pork is pretty good too. I do have to agree their wonton soup is underwhelming but still better than alot of philly places. wong wong reminds me more of the chinatown restuarants in NYC and have the mandatory filthy bathroom (now that is where u get really good wonton soup). They serve more traditional stuff like chicken/ duck feet to go that my dad really loves when he comes to visit me. if you are looking for americanize chinese food ie orange chicken or general tso's chicken do not come here, go to your local lucky wok or shiny chopstick or whatever mildly offensive suburban chinese rest. it is dirt cheap so that is a win.
(3)
Cliff C.
This was my first Chinese place as an Eat in here at Philly. Still fresh from Manila and freezing in the cold December frost we went to Wong Wong the name itself gives me a hint this may not be a good place to eat in not as happy sounding as Sang Kee!! but we were craving for Peking duck and it did not disappoint but everything else was not as inspiring ....Just go for the Peking Duck and Run!!!
(3)
Veronica M.
It was cold, we were hungry, and inevitably my Chinese mother had steered us once again to Chinatown. With no ideas as to where to eat lunch, she randomly chose this place, I think to get me to stop complaining about the cold and my hungry stomach. Ordered a wonton noodle soup, congee, and peking duck. The waitress was ok, pretty standard service for a Chinese restaurant. HOWEVER, sitting at the table next to us was apparently all the cooks and servers at the restaurant. There they were, in their grubby clothes, chowing down on lunch in the middle of the day, during lunch hour. I guess it was slow, and they wanted to eat, so they figured why not Now, I'm from Asia and go back pretty frequently. And my parents' diets consist of 95% Chinese food so they have taken me to a fair share of Chinese restaurants. I'm used to seeing cooks and servers eat with everyone else in the restaurant. This isn't my problem. The problem is that at Wong Wong their white shirts were stained all over with mysterious splotches which made me seriously question how sanitary anything that came out of the kitchen was. The wontons weren't good, although the soup and noodles were ok. The meat in the congee was seriously gross, and the congee itself was not good at all. The Peking duck was the most awful part. The duck must have been obese in life, because there was about an inch thick layer of fat under the skin, but the meat was dry. Definitely nothing like the Peking duck i get in LA, or even the fattest duck I have ever eaten in Shanghai. (That was a fat duck, but at least it tasted good.) Food was cheap but tastewise it was all around grossness, and I won't be back any time soon.
(1)
Jazmin I.
The Peking duck with the tasty, doughy buns and scallions and sauce was utterly delicious. Coupled with wonton soup, Quail soup with herbs, and scallion pancakes, it was enough to stuff me and my date to the brim for under $30. It's utterly untrendy, and the C-pop playing in the background is perhaps not the best ambient noise, but the food was great, the service was quick, and the bathroom was not gross at all.
(4)
Jerry S.
Yes, this is the place in China Town for lunch. Ate there 3 times this summer, each time food and service was great. Nice easy location too. Yes the cooks have to eat too. So what?
(4)
Donna L.
I usually buy shrimp dumpling noodle soup to go. That set me back a mere 3 bucks and I have enough warmth and food in my tummy to brave the cold winds of Philly.
(4)
Pauline S.
I ordered a lot of food and it was mediocre. The vegetables in garlic sauce was forgettable, and it was a huge mistake ordering the fried pork belly appetizer thinking it was made with meat similar to Yakitori boy. It was all fat!! It smelled weird and was only the skin/fat. The peking syle pork was decent and the peking duck was okay. Nothing special here, but the peking pork is good enough to come here for. As for peking duck, there are other options. The service was decent, but the place was empty (save the people ordering takeout) at the time of day so it felt like we were being stared at at times.
(2)
Yong H.
vegetables tasted old, eel tasted like it was frozen. it was also pretty flavorless. this place is also very dirty looking. i would not come here if i had the choice.
(1)
Dawn W.
I love the lunch specials here - the entrees are $6 or $7 and include tea and a bowl of egg drop or hot and sour soup. I really love the hot and sour soup, it's very tasty with big pieces of tofu in it. I've had a few of the chicken entrees and they were all great. I'll continue to keep going here for lunch!
(4)
matthew l.
Laudable ambiance not in the cards here with so much bright neon reflecting off the white Formica tables they should issue snow goggles along with the chopsticks, but the devilishly authentic hard core Chinese/Honk Kong menu is as compelling for the adventuresome as a stare down from Count Dracula himself. Snake fish, frog, fish maw hot pot, snails, tripe, pork intestine, and other drop dead fascinating menu choices that would give Anthony Bourdain pause co-exist nicely with the more mundane fare such as their dark hot and sour soup, one of the best, and most balanced you'll find. An all Asian late night outpost, good sign!
(3)
Yuqing T.
- Food is very very affordable and for the portions are great! - Noddle soup with roast duck for $5.50, bowl was bigger than I expected, duck was very flavorful - I had #323 rice platter with Grouper fillet with bean curd for $6.50. The portion was enough
(4)
Glo F.
No need to add soy sauce....the food arrived heavy salted. Some dishes portions were small....maybe we ordered wrong.....wait...were Chinese! Not a good deal, but decent food and service. Clean but small restrooms.
(3)
Anna P.
My mother and I came here for a late lunch a few days ago. After we were seated, we asked for cold ice tea (your avg hot tea but cold) and the lady just walked away. The second time she took back the hot tea and brought us another hot tea..? And then did the same thing. So I asked for ice in a cup. I understand that there's a language difference but hot and cold and ice in a cup isn't difficult to comprehend. As for food, they serve your typical Chinese cuisine. My mom ordered the wonton noodle with roast duck. According to my mother, the duck was really salty. The noodle (mei) itself was really tasty and the texture wasn't too firm or soft. As for the wonton, it was super super bland. I ordered the roast pork and roast duck over and it didn't taste fresh. It was oily and had a stench to it. Compared to MK and sang kee, this place isn't really worth coming to. I wouldn't really recommend this place because simply, there are better restaurants with better service along with better food.
(2)
Susan W.
THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOF THE FOOD. NOT THE SERVICE I'm not sure if it's the 2 hour drive from NY, but the food here is really good! I ordered a "guan chow ow haw" (dry fried noodle with beef), beef congee, roasted duck, and some veggies. I've grown up eating Chinese food from the Chinatown of NYC and there I thought I had the best Chinese food. But the texture to everything is perfect. Not too dry, not over/ undercooked. The service is kinda slow. They walk like a grandma with your food. (Or maybe I was just really hungry ...)
(5)
Randall K.
Located right in the heart of Chinatown. Wong Wong has the best Peking Duck in the city. Cooked to perfection and so moist and tasty. General Tso's chicken and shrimp, hot and sour soup, roast pork, and Chinese tea rounded out the meal. Lots of locals and service is quick.
(4)
Monte A.
Really good lo mein noodles. The pork was sweet and crispy and the noodles were just oily enough to really quench that craving but not soggy or greasy. Yum. The wonton soup was off the hook. The broth was some of the best I've had. It was rich, a touch salty, meaty. I think there were small bits of green bean floating along with the green onions. I can't be sure of that but it was nice too. The wontons themselves were just splendid. Large, tightly crimped, obviously hand made. Inside is a generous portion of ground pork and I think there was chopped shrimp too, almost like a shu mai dumpling. I could have been happy with just a large bowl of the soup. They didn't serve any crispies, but to tell the truth, I didn't notice until after. They bring hot tea to the table without your having requested it. The place is small and the dumplings and soups are kept warm and plated near the front door/ cashier area. You can smell them and see them as they are dishing it up for you. Speaking of smells, as I walked through Chinatown looking for a lunch spot I had to pass up several places because the smell of butchered meat or maybe refuse was so strong on the sidewalk that I just couldn't. No bad smells in front of Wong Wong though -- at least not today. The restaurant looks a bit divey but inside it has a locals vibe and seems clean. Very cozy. Everyone was polite without being overly friendly. I would love to try this place again for some other menu items. Can't wait to be in Philly again.
(4)
Scott A.
Had the family meal. Sizzling seafood was fresh and light. Salmon was tempura battered and served in a sweet and spicy pineapple sauce, yum!! Started with chicken dumplings which were shaped like pierogies and served with a ginger soy sauce, light and fresh. The wonton soup was filled with fresh veggies. The General Tso's vegetables, including eggplant, broccoli, carrots, and more was sweet and spicy. Unique and delicious! Finally, the lo mein with pork and shrimp was also filled with fresh veggies and flavorful. The dishes just kept coming as did the hot tea. This all for $55 and 2 adults and 3 children ate our fill and brought enough home for another meal! We will be going again!
(4)
Daniel M.
This a great Chinese restaurant for what you pay. Parking can be difficult but it's located in china town so that's common sense. What sticks out the most is the price you pay for food you get. I always leave here full and content. It's more of a diner setting, the service isn't the best but not a big deal. They take credit card or cash so that's always a plus.
(4)
Bill M.
It is often times said that two Wongs don't normally make a right. And when I'm drawn to my old Chinatown standards that lead to Vietnamese food, hand drawn noodles or ramen, and especially the fact that David's Mai Lai Wah is right across the street; that usually holds true. But sometimes I can't help but be drawn to things like spicy salt & pepper seafood, a mango triple delight, congee, various kinds of spring roll, and then some. And while Wong Wong might not be the best spot to go for each, it is the spot that offers a tasty variation of all of the above on a consistent basis. So much so that it has become the premiere spot for me to order takeout from when I'm drawn to Chinatown with a bout of ordering indecision. Throw a dart or drop a coin on their expansive menu, and nine times out of ten you're bound to come across a good choice to order. And if you're a meat eater you should also probably walk out with one of the fried mystery items that they have packaged on their counter.
(3)
Caitlin C.
Great location! Bring you out tea right away, which I loved! Food was absolutely delicious and you get a lot for what you pay! Will eat here again for sure.
(5)
Pauline T.
I should've waited for the lunch specials, because I ended up paying $30 for this lunch, tip included, and something that was 1.80 (maybe the tea?). I like paying around $10. But oh well. I ordered the Sizzling Salmon Fillet In Black Bean Sauce and Fillet Grouper & Chinese Vegs, and instead of pan fried noodles I asked for the fun noodles. For the first dish, the salmon being fried was unexpected, but probably only because I'm used to how my mom makes her salmon in a clay pot and there's no frying involved. Overall it was good, the salmon was fatty (in a good way imo). $14 The fillet grouper was also fried, also a surprise only because I'm not used to eating fish fried. It was also good, nice ratio of fish to vegetables (bok choy, carrot slices, and snow peas). The substitution for the fun noodles was just a preference, that resulted in no regrets! $7 I took my time eating these dishes, so it took me 30 minutes to eat a little more than half of each. Normally I devour my food in 10 minutes, but since these portions were great, it took me much longer. This longer meal however, revealed to me that they add a little too much starch to their sauces, since it coagulated to (think americanized takeout) jelly around 25 minutes. But overall taste is really good, dishes were made quickly (but I was the only one there at 10am), and the jelly sauce is just something I'd notice because I appreciate authentic non-overstarched sauces (normal people don't sit around for the food to get cold either).
(4)
Christina L.
This is one of my go to places for quick and cheap food. I always get the fillet grouper with buddhas delight. It's a large portion, for very cheap. It's a satisfying meal and the fish is so tender. Recently had the bbq pork wonton noodle soup and it was good. A pretty solid version of a popular chinatown dish.
(4)
Jesse B.
The food here is spectacular and so reasonably priced. Me and my boyfriend come here foe the pe king duck, which we crave frequently. Everything here is amazing. The service is always very quick. I am really impressed also at how clean their restrooms are. I know it sounds silly , but i really hate using public restrooms and I felt at ease using this one because of how clean and orderly it was.
(5)
Timothy C.
The best Peking roast duck in Philly! Absolutely fantastic duck in a small restaurant in the middle of Chinatown. Place has a simple, diner-like decor, but the service is excellent and the prices are ridiculously cheap for the wonderful food. I recommend the pork and roast duck LoMein. Abut greasy, but heavenly. Definitely my favorite Asian restaurant in Philly!!
(5)
Marie S.
I went to Wong Wong last night because my friend was craving Peking duck. I'd tried Sang Kee and had been appalled by their use of tortillas instead of Chinese pancakes. I thought Wong Wong might be better. I was wrong. Judging by the taste of the skin and dryness of the meat, I don't think they have the proper equipment to make Peking duck. You shouldn't have to douse it in hoisin sauce to enjoy it. The skin should be savory and the fat should be cooked off in such a way that the whole piece just melts in your mouth. What Wong Wong is selling as Peking duck is overcooked basic roast duck. The duck was served with steamed buns that were not reheated properly. Some were soggy from water at the top of the steamer dripping on them. Wanting a vegetable, I ordered the sweet and sour eggplant. I had no idea what it'd be but I was curious. Imagine sweet and sour pork but replace the pork with eggplant. Battered and deep fried eggplant with pineapples just doesn't work. Should've stuck with the Cantonese dishes.
(2)
Darlene S.
This is my favorite chinatown spot to get the crispy pork or the soy sauce/ginger chicken with rice. It's just simple and the service is quick. Again, like some the other reviews this isn't a fancy place, but the food I've tried is great. If you're in need of something simple, give the crispy pork or soy sauce/ginger chicken a try!
(5)
Mahmoud H.
This place is absolutely great. Service is so quick, you get your food minutes after you order. + cheap and huge servings. The place itself is not fancy but that just makes me feel comfortable
(5)
Van B.
I loved this spot! We had complementary tea at the table as well as fried noodles. The waiter recommended the garlic chicken and it was great! I realized after trying my friends food that I don't like the sweet mango style food and I really do like the garlic spices they used! If your in Philly and looking for a great Asian food spot I recommend this one!
(5)
Justin G.
This place has the best Chinese food in Chinatown. It's nothing fancy, and the service isn't anything special, but the food is amazing. If you're looking for straight up Chinese food, not worrying about it being pretty or healthy, go here. The Peking duck is the best in the city, better the. Sang kee or any other spot. Also, try the Salt and Pepper Pork Chop. It's righteous. If you plan on going close to closing time, expect to feel rushed out of there. But go, get a bunch of awesome stuff and kill it.
(4)
John N.
Dreadful lunch experience. Roast pork was salty and dry yet drenched in oil. Hot and sour soup spicing was just spicy nothing else. To top it all off the server complained about the tip, which by the way was north of 15%. An emphatic not recommended.
(1)
Bret C.
In my attempt to give Ting Wong, my one-time favorite Chinatown restaurant, one last try I attempted to go there for lunch this week only to find that they were closed "for renovations." No surprise, my experience there had been decidedly unsatisfactory ever since they changed ownership several months ago. A local resident who witnessed my confusion stopped to assist me. After a brief discussion he pointed down the block to another establishment, Wong Wong, he suggested I should try. I figured, why not, he lives here so he should know the good spots. Wrong! Wong Wong must be his brother's place because my experience there was worse than my first choice. I had to wait five minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. Finally someone looked at me and pointed to one of the empty tables where I was to sit. After that table was cleaned I did sit and perused the extensive menu. Actually there were two of them, the regular one and another for the lunch specials. I decided on #5 from the regular menu, noodle soup with soy chicken. Big mistake. While the broth had decent flavor and there was an abundance of okay noodles, the chicken was more bone than meat. I had to actually search through the soup to find something to chew on. I was hungry so I did finish the soup, but it didn't get any better. When the bill (written in Chinese) came it was higher than I expected so I questioned my server about it. She took it away somewhere and came back and explained, "she made mistake" and provided a corrected check. I felt it still was too high but I was in no mood to quible, so I paid the check with an adequate tip and left the premises. Though rather small, the overall atmosphere is pleasantly decorated and well lighted.
(2)
Rhonda W.
This restaurant is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia. The service is great and very attentive. My family and I go there quite often so we have tried a variety of things on the menu. WE LOVE THE DUCK! The noodle dishes are fantastic as well. Just thinking about it makes me want to go there now.
(5)
Jim H.
Small restaurant but reasonable prices. Friendly staff and the foods seem pretty taste.
(3)
Todd G.
OK, so this is a review of the American style General Tso's chicken. I've had it a lot of places when I'm in the mood for fake Chinese. This was the best I've ever had. Chicken was tender, not over cooked, not over battered. Nicely spiced. A little sweet. The little hot peppers were not too hot but nicely flavored. Great stuff for the $6 lunch special. I will be back to try more.
(5)
Johnny R.
Whenever I'm in Philly this is a must for Chinese food. The place is typical formica tables and things hanging on the walls that have been there since Johnson was president, but the food is EXCELLENT and the prices are great. My wife and I always order the 1/2 Peking duck and some other dish. The duck is the main attraction, some of the best I've ever had, and this from someone who grew up in NYC and spent a lot of time in Chinatown. The duck is always moist and the buns that come with it make it a must order. Everything else we've tried has been great, their pork dishes are excellent, veggies are good, really, no complaints at all. The prices are terrific, for the both of us I never spend more than $25 before tip. Servers are pretty all business, no chit chat here but thats ok, all I want is my food. Added bonus is the name, Wong Wong, after all two wongs don't make a wight...
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey, Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Ben W.
First restaurant I tried out in Philly. Good selections of varieties! Portion is big, I was so hungry but I couldn't finish what I ordered for $5.95, Port Belly with MeiChoi. Also ordered roasted pig's ear, very tasty. Service is fast and friendly. Will for sure go back, but just found out there are many other wonderful restaurant in Chinatown, will give them a try while I am here.
(3)Eugene H.
The food is okay, but you can grab some roast duck, soy sauce chicken, and roast pork to go!
(3)Karen F.
Old-school Chinese in ZERO atmosphere. BBQ spare ribs were big and meaty. Mango Chicken was awful - too much gloppy ketchup-based sauce Steamed Chicken dumplings had a delicious wrapper and MSG-laden filling. I won't rush back - there are far better places, but for a post-flower show respite with the fam, this was just fine - and inexpensive.
(3)Salinee H.
Went to Chinatown for some lunch. We had beef w. chinese broccoli and peking duck. Ive never had peking duck before but now I want to try it somewhere else. The Chinese broccoli was perfectly cooked, but could have used some more flavor. Our appetizer of fried dumplings were really good too. My only complaint was that our server refused to take a picture of my group for us. Although I did feel for the guy, he was serving all the customers, while all the other staff was eating at one of the tables.
(4)noelle m.
I stopped by here one day with a friend of mine who was jonesing for some soup. She got the wonton noodle with Soy Chicken. I ended up getting the szechuan roast pork over noodles. First of all, the soup servings are pretty huge. She enjoyed her soup and I was a little underwhelmed by mine. I mean, it was tasty, and sort of comforting, but I'd expected more spice. It was much better once I added an obscene quantity of chili sauce, but I feel like I shouldn't have HAD to do that. All said, it's a no-frills Chinatown joint that's decent.
(3)Kassi K.
This place totally hit the spot today. I wandered in really craving some Chinese broccoli in a garlic sauce and made it perfectly. I left totally stuffed. The service was super friendly, the place was clean, and the food was good and reasonably priced. They had a lot of good vegetarian options on their menu, but if I ate duck, I'd eat it there. The skin looked perfect and crispy. I would eat here again!
(5)Chau L.
When we've eaten here and been waited on by the male servers, I would say the service is a tad bit better than when when we've been waited on by the female servers. Those women are rude and we pretty much get ignored from the time we put in our order to the time we leave through the door. We usually come here for the Peking duck because we like the fluffy rice buns that come with it here, as opposed to the crepe, but the last time we were there, there was a roach leg stuck on our water glass - so I'm grossed out now - don't know if I will come back, even though I know that most of Chinatown has roaches running through the restaurants. I just feel safer going to other restaurants where the servers are attentive enough not to give you a cup with a roach leg stuck to it.
(2)Nick G.
Great prices and huge portions take this from a three to a four star. The food is really nice, but it is still very much a hole in the wall. This is not a five star fine dining establishment, but, for good food at decent prices this is a safe place with a huge menu of options.
(4)Josh Q.
One of the worst Chinese (or any) restaurants I've had the (dis)pleasure of eating at. None of the food is remotely good to either Chinese or Western palates. The service is comparable to other cheap Chinese restaurants (i.e. terrible) but the food is so overpriced that one would expect at least a minimal effort level of service to justify their prices. Their good location may attract occasional diners, but I cannot see anyone wanting to eat here more than once with the abundance of other options around.
(1)Hsini R.
This was and still is a favorite spot to grab a bite in the City of Brotherly Love. The cuisine is like typical suburban takeout but exotic and better. We went as grad students and now we take our kids. This time we had the wonton noodle soup (sublime), then clams in black bean sauce (great on the white rice) and we then over did it with the Happy Family and chicken & salted fish fried rice (perfectly salty). The Happy Family would have been the most popular dish at your usual takeout joint but we prefer more honest fare. Service was attentive yet not intrusive. Monday night is a quiet night but we liked it that way.
(5)C C.
I came here with my boyfriend for lunch and was unimpressed. Perhaps it had to do with what we ordered, but I prefer other Chinatown restaurants for more authentic food. Granted, I did order fried rice, which seems to be Americanized everywhere. On the plus side, it was a huge portion that was more like two meals than one. I'd rather try other Chinatown restaurants than continue eating here though.
(2)Marcus O.
I absolutely love Wong Wong. The main thing I usually get when I go there is their Shanghai style rice plates. Let me tell you, these plates are so delicious. You can't go wrong with any selection of meats that are traditional style Chinese cuisines. I frequent this place because of the value as well as the flavor. The combination of both is everything you could ask for and then the staff is always welcoming and friendly. If you happen to just need a quick and filling meal pick Wong Wong's.
(5)John L.
Duck and Wonton noodles, end of story. Don't even look at the menu. Don't even pretend there are other dishes. In fact, pretend the only words you know out of the English language is those 4 magical words. A place like Wong Wong is truly classic old-school, in the sense that they do one thing well and forget the rest. The duck is sweet, crispy, juicy, tender, perfect ratio of skin to fat, and does not give you that greasy after effect that other ducks tend to give your stomach/tongue. More importantly it has a smell(often overlooked) that doesn't have the gamy flavor that other ducks have, which adds to the complete experience from a taste perspective. Then comes the wonton noodles. The noodles are the standard Chinese Brocoli, yellow string noodles, with pork Wontons, and within a semi-oily broth with plenty of scallions. But with all noodle dishes it does not matter what you put in to the soup, the broth is the superstar. It is not as fragrant as other dishes immediately, but adheres to a very important Chinese cuisine philosophy: "Aftertaste". This broth has that after taste which resembles somewhere between a nice clean oyster, light stomach feel of a good bowl of pho, and the addictive nature of good crack!
(4)Sarah L.
I'm giving this a 3 star because the Peking duck was delicious. The place was crowded and loud. As for the service it was horrible! I watched the server pick his nose right in front of me. Another waitress couldn't even figure out how to split the food between two takeout boxes. Because the waitstaff was so unpleasant, we did the unthinkable, we didn't tip. (Which I've heard is acceptable in China) well that must just be in China, because the waiter ran after me, grabbed me by my coat, and wouldn't let go of my arm or let me leave until I tipped him! It was unbelievable! I threw a measly dollar at him, and pondered how to report this place to the BBB. I'm really upset, because the food was delicious.
(3)Josh R.
Get the Duck. Don't do anything else just duck and prepare yourself for amazingness
(5)Brian S.
Two wongs don't make it right...
(1)Sophie U.
I ventured into Wong Wong with my mom one day because 1) we'd never been there and 2) there's always a good number of customers inside. We shared some seafood chow mein and some beef chow fun; the flavors were pretty good but the food got increasingly salty. REALLY salty. I won't be back. There are too many other options in Chinatown that I'd rather put my money toward.
(2)Jessica N.
The best BBQ duck
(5)Dan F.
A big YES to Wong Wong's Peking duck. Tender, flavorful, not greasy, and really perfect skin. Important note for purists: the pancakes were of the dim sum pork roll consistency, as though a blanched griddle cake collided with a box of Bisquick. Duck noodle soup was nice as well, though the broth could have been hotter ... (personal pet peeve.) Sauteed greens were yummy, maybe a little salty. Service was really, really good. I went with a Taiwanese friend who vouches for this place as the real deal, says Sang Kee flavors run a little American and Wong Wong is far more authentic. (Should authenticity be among your criteria.)
(3)David A.
Passed this place a bunch of times and finally visited based on a recommendation. They are known for their Peking Duck and it was delicious. Lots of meat and served on a platter with the skin. While I prefer table carving, this stuff was very good. As much as I like Sang Kee's food, the duck is better here. We also had a bunch of other food (way too much for 5 people) but we'll know for next time: The hot and sour soup- really ggod, but very filling. A big bowl. Share it! Dumplings - the steamed pork dumplings were excellent. The vegetable dumpling. Weak. Pass on these. Peking Duck- Served with buns, not pancakes. A-ok! Soy Chicken- Moist and very good, although I prefer this at Sang Kee. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce and Vegetables- Very good. Decent sized, well cooked shrimp. Big portion. Bok Choy with garlic sauce- excellent and huge. Eggplant with fresh garlic- Did I say garlic enough! Again, big portion and very good. Just too much food. Staff is nice. Dining area is typical Chinatown but clean and efficient. A good choice. And they take credit cards, unlike Sang Kee.
(4)Steve S.
I've been here more than once. It's a good secondary place if your favorite Chinatown places are full and you can't get a seat. They make some good duck here, and I'm a fan of their soups. Many of the other dishes we've had have always been consistent. But it's not the cleanest place around. I've had a meal there where we saw a roach crawling across the windowsil next to our table. That stays in your memory. And yes, the service can be grumpy.
(3)James J.
Chinatown classics done right. Duck or chicken or pork on top of rice is perfect. Regular menu is good too. Peking duck was excellent with real chinese bao. Pea shoots were tasty. Noodle dishes such as seafood on crispy yellow noodles was good too
(5)Amanda L.
I would first like to say that I love the food they have here. The view is amazing from their windows as well;it creates the perfect dining experience. The only bad part is the waiters ;Maybe she had a bad day My friends and I were on a girls night out when we stumbled across this restaurant. We ate our food, and paid for our meal, before we even had a chance to sit down the female waiter quickly walked over and rudely told us that we needed to leave a tip.( might I remind you that we didn't even get a chance to sit down after we paid the bill) we were going to leave a large tip because of our great dining experience but the waiter didn't even allow us to sit down before she demanded a tip. We of course tipped, afterall it was our intention, if it wasn't for the waiter this would be a 5 star review. Sadly we will not be dining there again.
(2)Patrick C.
Wong Wong is excellent, after living over a year in China I have been searching for authentic, no-frills Chinese food and Wong Wong is it for me. Their duck is very good, worth the price hike compared to other dishes. But the cost to eat a lot of food is incredibly low. A friend and I got the large hot and sour soup (a big bowl), egg rolls, eel in ox sauce, Mongolian beef, curried vegetables and we each payed 15 bucks with tip, it was enough food for four people to eat well. As I said this is no frills authentic Chinese food, but so very good for the price.
(5)Danny L.
I also wandered into Wong Wong's today since it was conveniently located next to my favorite bubble tea place. I decided to give this place a shot since I saw that the menu had curried fish balls. I went in and ordered some banana rolls, ribs with rice along with my fish balls. The guy then tells me they don't have any more ribs, i'm like DAMN!, but whatever. Since I really wanted to eat some pork I decided to order what the (waiter/owner?) suggested and ordered some roast pork and rice. Disregarding the fact that the piece of meat didn't look too appetizing and spent a lil bit more time in the window than it probably should, I decided to order it anyways since I was damn hungry and seriously jonesing for some pork. The guy then comes back to me and said the restaurant is out of rice. WHAT THE FUCK?!?! How can a Chinese restaurant be out of rice? Thats like KFC running out of chicken. He then suggested noodles instead, but I just told him to cross the roast pork off and make my fish balls and banana roll. Being a hardcore riceboy, to me rice is greater than noodles. I can deal with not having ribs or tasty looking roast pork, but when there is no rice, thats a dealbreaker. I proceeded to pay for it and left to get some bubble tea. After I came back from getting bubble tea, I waited at least another 15 minutes before they brought my order over in big ass Styrofoam trays. Of course the trays were way big and nowhere close to being appropriately sized in relation to the amount of food. And since the curried fish balls got a lot of liquid in the dish, it easily leaked out of the tray and covered my plastic bag with curry sauce before I even reached my car. I am thinking to myself why am I even giving this place a second star, maybe its because the fish balls that I was craving tasted like what I expected and didn't let me down like the banana rolls did. To wait 15-20 minutes for average fish balls and subpar banana rolls that is packaged poorly from a Chinese restaurant without rice, 2 stars is rather generous, probably closer to 1.5 stars. p.s I also saw the same fly that Sharon W saw buzzing around the restaurant landing on top of Sriracha sauce tops, so give it a good wipe if u guys really need that extra kick ^_~
(2)Andrew C.
Visit Date: 03.07.2010 Stopped by Chinatown to get a quick lunch before leaving. I didn't know which restaurant to go to, so I picked this one seeing as how they had Chinese BBQ in the window. I ordered a BBQ meal (roast duck & glazed pork w/ Chinese broccoli served over rice). It was good, and the portions were generous.
(4)Stephen C.
Roast pig is really good. Its seasoned quite right! Pass on the duck and chicken, Both are overly seasoned with too much cloves and 5 spice. Pig stomach yum-o! Service is quite fast and friendly. Though there is one that seems pissed off for some reason all the time. Maybe that just how they look. LOL! Sorry that was cruel! I usually get chicken and cashew nut rice. Must say thats my favorite. Always great. This place is cheap east, recommended only if Ting Wong is closed. Happy Eating!
(3)Chris M.
We visited Wong Wong to celebrate a friend's recent wedding. We reserved the party room upstairs with a part of around 20. The room was very nondescript (as is the rest of the restaurant), but it was spacious. Wong Wong is BYO so we hauled in a cooler filled with some good beer and the night was off to a good start (yeah, drinking and Chinese food on a Tuesday night!). Instead of ordering individual entrees, we opted to dine family style. We ordered a whole bunch of stuff and passed it around the table. This was a good opportunity to sample deep into the menu. I definitely ate one of the craziest things I've ever eaten - jellyfish. Now, I thought it was going to be "jellyfish." Turns out it was JELLYFISH! It looks like cellophane noodles, but was ultra chewy, and....cartilage-y. Jellyfish aside, the rest of the courses were decent. The fried tofu was awesome, as was my old standby, the General [Tso]. I also enjoyed a flat noodle dish and the peking duck. We ended up having a great time for a very low price ($20 each, including tip). I would definitely recommend Wong Wong's party room for informal events. I also had lunch here one, but it was unremarkable. I was bothered by the ducks hanging in the window too.
(3)Adam W.
Excellent Peking Duck. Corn Chowder is very good too. So far no menu items have been a disappointment, and they're pretty good at accomodating off-menu requests. All the noodle dishes have been a delight. Once on a journey with my in-laws, we walked in to 3 peking duck restaurants, but before being seated my father-in-law asked to see where they smoked the ducks. This was the first place that passed his test. Had to do with cooling the smoke before it hits the duck so that the process takes longer. I'm no expert in this regard. Additionally when we go with my in-laws we ask that they don't de-bone the ducks before bringing them to the table and they always accomodate. When my boyfriend and I go just us we secretly allow them to de-bone the duck because it's quite a bit easier to eat. Finally--don't let them take the menu after you've ordered, there is a virtual treasure-trove of language blunders to enjoy while you're waiting for your food to come out.
(4)Ben H.
The food at this place seems to specialize in cantonese cuisine and I must say, I was able to get 2 delicious ginger lobsters here for 20 bucks while in season. I havent seen those prices while living in Chicago or SF. The Congee was done well and the BBQ options are pretty solid. I cant say much for other kitchen dishes but I am happy to stick to the dishes they do well Overall, the crowd here is mostly local chinatown regulars though I think I am seeing more of the adventurous types coming in these days. I look forward to visiting this place again while im here for business
(4)Robyn Z.
I have only ordered the Curry Chicken here. It is a yellow curry with onions. It has a lot of sauce. I like the way they make it here. No other restaurant has made it like they do that I have come across, so far. It's a fave dish of mine. Plus they are on the corner and Chinatown never has parking. You can make a quick dash in if your lucky to find the right time with the traffic.
(4)Yuansheng T.
Food is real Chinese!
(4)Sophia S.
I live in Chinatown and this is my FAVORITE peking duck place. The fluffy buns blow my mind and always come out fresh and steaming. The duck is always flavorful with crispy skin and i'm literally salivating thinking about the sauce that goes with it. When I go there, we also usually order some veggie dish, and they are always good and fast. In particular, the mixed veggies with garlic sauce is surprisingly good. the sauce is tangy and more subtle than you get at many chinese place. This isn't a place to go if you want ambiance or fusion...its about having legit food. And a cool experience--once or twice I have been and seen them doing blessings over the duck and lighting intense in the small shrine on the wall.
(5)Danan R.
The entrees here are just very greet and not nearly as good as those t sangkee. BUT they have roasted calamari here and you can't get it anywhere else in Chinatown. So I drag my lazy, calamari-loving self here every Sunday to get a pound (or more, usually). It's only $9.99/lb and the meat is very tender and lightly seasoned. So in short, get you calamari here and other roast poultry and pork at Sangkee.
(3)Kristina C.
There menu has huge!!! But the service was great, the food tasted good and we would definitely go back. The prices were excellent, it was like $30 for 3 of us to eat...nice! We had a couple traditional dishes and I had the seaweed/seafood soup and it was good, not the best I have ever had, but definitely good either way.
(3)Steve L.
When looking for a quick take out of roast duck or the offerings they had at the counter, Wong Wong is the go-to spot for my girlfriend and me. We have gone here to eat in as well, and enjoyed the congee and noodle soup. Not the best, average at best. The highlight for Wong Wong would be the roast duck, which my lady really enjoys. I, on the other hand, just discovered the other quick take out options at the counter. They usually have pig feet, stomach, ears, tendon, chicken feet, and so on. These are all cooked in a sweet and savory concoction. It reminds me of the food markets in NYC. There will be a revisit in the future, most likely.
(3)Cherryl L.
i used to like this place but for last weekend I ordered pick up. The soy chicken and the vegetable fried rice didn't taste yummier . I was really disappointed. I don't think i'll ever come back and eat here anymore. The prices went drastically up also
(2)Christina L.
I really like this place. My parents usually get duck and chicken to go here. Today I actually sat down and ate with my friends. The price is very reasonable. I ordered the chicken pan fried noodles. Delicious. I would definitely come here again. The service was fast and the waiters were very friendly.
(5)Ellen L.
Came here few days ago with friends, the food here is just okay, but the service definitely needs improvement. I've been to many Chinese restaurants, none of their waiters speaks on the phone while serving the food like the waiter in this restaurant. That guy was talking on his phone and just put the food on the table like he couldn't care less, leaving us behind wondering what dish is that. To me, it is sort of disrespecting!
(2)Adam P.
In one sentence: Good service and bland but cheap food. There aren't that many places in Chinatown where you can get dinner for under $5, but Wong Wong is thankfully one of them. The lunch specials run around $6 and include soup. If you don't need the soup, you can go for a rice dish, which is more ore less the same thing, sans soup, for $5. I've now eaten here five times, and I must say that all of the meals were of acceptable quality, but were nothing to write home about. But, when eating $5 Vietnamese food at places like Pho Xe Lua gets boring, some cheap Chinese food can be nice. The staff are very friendly and outgoing. The decor is simple but functional. My site has a scan of their menu so that you can order take-out: adampowell.com/chinatown…
(4)Jamie C.
I've been to most Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. All of them are somewhat variable depending on what you order, but Wong Wong has been my consistent favorite. There are some things to note however: first, if you're going for decor or polite service, don't go here. Expect to see the cooks eating from a giant platter next to you. This is not a romantic date location, if you have those kind of expectations you're going to be seriously disappointed. Similarly, I see a review saying the Peking duck was fatty. Duck is fatty. If you want unfatty duck, get chicken. This is an excellent place to go if you are drunk with friends, or want to get some more traditional Chinese dishes. For bang for your buck I suggest one of the rice dishes with pork and or duck (they prepare it several ways), and a soup. You'll have leftovers and have spent only about $10 combined.
(4)Jon W.
I've been here probably at least a half dozen times and it has never failed me. Prices are cheap and food is definitely as authentic you can get on the East Coast without going to New York City. Today I got wonton roast duck noodle soup. The roast duck could have been meatier and tastier, but the wontons definitely were good. They also gave a lot of wontons too, instead of the stinginess of other chinese bbq restaurants when you order two items in a noodle soup. The noodles were good too as well. I've had other dishes as well, including a chinese broccoli and beef rice plate, congee, and curry chicken rice plate. All of them have been pretty good as well. They aren't as great as what you'd find in NYC or California, but it's certainly above average. On the plus side, it's very very reasonable, the prices even competitive with places in the heart of the San Francisco's chinatown or the San Gabriel Valley. I'm definitely a fan.
(4)Mei-ye J.
I actually got lamb here. It was yummy. The wonton noodle soup was great too. But, we also had some roast duck which was delish. I gave the place only 3 stars because of it's space. It ain't fly, but the grub goes down well. They have cheap eats and fast service so why not? I'm hungry, let's Wong Wong.
(3)Cici B.
DO NOT EAT HERE! You can either heed my warning or prepare your stomach to be assaulted. My relatives and I got food poisoning here, and we are absolutely certain that Wong Wong is the culprit as it was the only meal we ate that day. My uncle's family from Atlanta was visiting me while road-tripping along the east coast; and out of desperation, we resorted to Wong Wong since my young cousins were complaining about their grumbling tummies. There was a lunch rush everywhere else EXCEPT for Wong Wong (BAD SIGN). We ordered 2 vegetarian dishes, sweet and sour chicken, kung pao chicken, and yu xiang beef. Everything came out lightning fast and we quickly devoured everything on sight. The food is mediocre, unauthentic and disappointing. If we weren't so ravenous, complaints would've been voiced. Kung pao chicken and yu xiang beef are both traditionally spicy dishes but neither boasted such flavor. The sweet and sour chicken was the standard Americanized fried dish that was coated in an orange glaze accompanied by floating (canned) pineapple chunks. Both of the vegetarian tofu dishes were unmemorable. And their service...is another issue. However, it's the typical angry-face, i-am-pretending-to-ignore-you-waiter service you get at most Chinatown restaurants. The waiter even forgot to write down one of our requested noodle dishes. In retrospect, I think the mistake was beneficial on our part. Fast forward 5AM the next day as I suddenly awoke in cold sweat with severe stomach pains. In less than 2 hours, I needed to be at the subway station in order to get to work; but it didn't look like I could even stand upright. I was crawling to the toilet whilst holding my stomach and ended up spending the next hour in the bathroom. I'll spare you the details as to what actually happened. Throughout the day, my stomach remained upset and I could not hold much food down. I called my Uncle who left for New Jersey last night and confirmed that they, too, had been experiencing the same symptoms, the worst part was knowing that my 10-year-old cousin was crying and running in and out of the bathroom all morning. This situation delayed their travel plans, exacerbated their health, gave them a horrible first impression of Philadelphia's Chinatown, and ruined the entire mood for that following day, and their trip for that matter. I am especially disappointed in myself for settling on Wong Wong when I know Philly's Chinatown serves some of the best Chinese food in the city. I should've known better and I will never step foot in this establishment again.
(1)Sharon W.
Wandered in here because it was on a corner and my friend and I were hungry. The egg drop soup was okay, but my chicken and pineapple entree was terrible -- the plate was completely covered in this syrupy sauce, with a few little chunk of mediocre chicken and pineapple floating around in it. It didn't make me feel much better to see a fly buzzing around the restaurant toward the end of my meal. It's possible I just ordered a particularly bad dish, but I'm not going back again to find out.
(2)Brad H.
I had written a very long story...but whatever. Long story short: the food (specifically the chicken) was terrible, the guy got my order wrong, and they overcharged me. Remind me never to change my mind a split second before leaving the house. I should have trusted my "bad feeling about this" feeling.
(1)Brianna D.
Cheap place to get some good food. Food wasn't greasy it was light and fresh, I got broccoli with chicken and garlic sauce.
(4)Angela W.
Though not the most well decorated restaurant in Chinatown, Wong Wong does everything it should do based on its decor and prices. Wong Wong is one of the most inexpensive places to eat in Chinatown. It has an extensive menu, including American favorites like lo mein, General Tso's, Wonton soup, to many things you've never heard of. You can get a "favorite hot rice entree" for around 4.50. My date loved the Sa Cha Beef hot rice entree (which was really like the regular entree...just with more rice and less entree). I tend to get eggplant with hot garlic sauce and hot and sour soup. The portions are huge! The service is fast! It is rarely ever full in there, often you can have the place almost to yourself! I recommend it to anyone who wants a big meal and only has a little cash!
(3)Josh L.
The food was only around average to say the best. The chicken with Scallion we ordered had hairs on it, and was a bit disgusting. Not authentic Cantonese/Chinese food. Price was not bad, but still, I would not go back again.
(2)Kim B.
Was hungry, but not starving so ordered shrimp fried rice. The portion, for $8.50, was huge! It wasn't the best I've ever had but was okay. The restaurant wasn't terribly busy for 6:30 on a Friday night - maybe only half of the tables filled. Service was friendly enough and decent.
(3)Melissa E.
My parents love this place, but they don't come to Chinatown all that often. It has decent food, good soup, meh service. The servers always seem angry. Not my favorite place for Chinese, but it's pretty standard, and it's good if you're in the mood for a place with a lot of decent dishes.
(3)Edgar F.
Just like other folks, my mother also made a suggestion to go here for a meal, it was Thursday evening, and there were no other patrons. Usually on the weekends, we see many of the tables occupied, but never totally full. We decided to give it a chance, but I have not heard good things about it. We ordered the usual dinner fare, a couple of meats, couple of vegetables, and soup for my mother and sister. One dish we decided to try was the Peking Duck which unlike other places was served in a single course. While true Peking Duck is hard to find outside of Asia, this to say, was far from it. I would not even characterize this as even good roast duck. It was dry and tasteless with the traditional hoisin sauce and green onion sprigs doing little to add flavor. The best dish was the salt and pepper pork chops which had a crunchy texture and some flavor from the pepper in the dish. The other dishes such as the snow pea leaves and water spinach were average. All in all not an inspiring meal.
(2)Tony L.
Came here for some good old chinese BBQ. It was a hot day and I am so happy this place has a good A/C system. That cooled me down a lot. I ordered the bbq pork and duck over rice. I thought it was excellent. It's a good place for good chinese food.
(4)Courtney J.
When I first moved to Philly, the first place we got Chinese take out from was Wong Wong. It was okay, slightly on the bland side, which is odd for Chinese food. Recently my husband and I gave it another try, this time eating in the actual restaurant. I must say we were pleasantly surprised by what we ordered. My favorite is the crispy roast pork (they don't have this at every Chinese restaurant). If you love pork rinds, and I do, you'll dig the cracklin that comes on top. Another specialty at WW is the Hong Kong style chow mein. It's best to order this dish in the restaurant since the noodles will be freshly fried. I also tried the shrimp won ton noodle soup. For just $3.50 it was a steal! I've had the noodle soup at Sang Kee and must say there is no difference in quality (however, if you are looking for nicer ambiance SK is probably your place.) I have to try more dishes, but I think the food at WW might be on par with SK, at least in my book.
(3)Jenn W.
OK..But for all the restaurants in Chinatown, this ones just OK. Food not best seasoned, rather have Sang Kee Any-day!!! Just gotta know what you can order, what not to order. Cheap.its ok..others that fair better then this place, but its got a great spot , right on the corner.
(3)Kelly W.
Wong Wong was perfect for our cold autumn night...the hot bowl of wonton noodle soup with soy chicken really hit the spot! I also really like the chicken congee. The service is quick and efficient and the food is comforting. I wouldn't say it's the world's best chinese food, but I'm chinese and I don't mind going to Wong Wong for cheap eats. I've been here several times and always been satisfied. For meals at $3 to $6 dollars, you won't go hungry!
(3)Mel H.
Awful! Came here with my family for some congee and wonton soup, staples of Chinese comfort food. The wontons in the soup didn't resemble anything like wontons. We also ordered two congees. The seafood congee was salty, but edible. The fish congee was so salty we couldn't even eat it. When we told the owner how ridiculously salty it was, she didn't believe us, saying all the rice porridge had come out of one pot. Maybe it's your fish, we suggested? We asked her to try it herself (we had not eaten out of it, but used a serving spoon) but she refused and made a face of disgust at us. We didn't touch the fish congee after complaining to her, but she charged us for everything. Now, I'm Chinese -- I only expect a modicum of service and ambiance from Chinese restaurants. But the lady here has got a major attitude problem. So don't come here unless you like inedible food served by a rude woman with zero sense of customer service. This place should be called Wrong Wrong.
(1)Adrian B.
Delicious Peking duck ,and a surprise with the steam buns rather than pancakes as I had never had it this way. Service was fine , staff were polite and friendly. I was visiting so I will never be a regular but it is certainly a good choice in the Chinatown area.
(3)bill s.
had a late lunch during graduation weekend. Food is still first rate. Had half of a Peking Duck. Great. Served with puffs, not the usual pancakes. Last had duck this way in San Francisco at over twice the price. Perfect. Also pan fried noodles, yummy and General Tao's Chicken. All the food here is first rate. If you are looking for more American style Chinese, go elsewhere. Great Chinese in Philly.
(4)Wing M.
Note: I've never eaten at Wong Wong actual. I've only gotten take out from it. So I can't really comment on its service and atmosphere or anything like that. However, I have to say that I really love their barbeque and roasted stuff. Their roasted pig is definitely the tastiest roasted pig in Philly and comparable to the best roasted pig I've eaten in NYC. The portions for their rice plates are pretty big: I can only finish one of them if I'm really, really hungry and my parents usually have to split one between the two of them. Overall, I really like Wong Wong take out.
(4)Mr P.
We decided to try this place even though the review is not so good. Three stars is about right. we had the shrimp wanton noodle soup. The soup and the noodle were pretty decent, but the wanton was not. They use some kind of fish meat instead of pork. Gives it a strange taste. The other dish we had was bbq pork and roast duck lo mein. The pork was good the duck had tough skin and it does not have the 5-spice flavor that roast ducks have. More like a Peking duck than a roast duck. The lo mein tasty as it is, was not the regular cantonees style I am used to, the one with egg noodle, ginger, scallion and oyster source.
(3)Natalie H.
Now wong wong is one of our favorite places for lunch, why three stars then? The prices are UNBEATABLE, but several things are to be desired from this spot. The lunch specials are around 5 dollars for soup and a huge plate of food and if you don't make it in for the lunch specials (which I usually don't) towards the end of the menu is a section called 'hot rice entrees' which are about 4.85 for an entree on top of rice (which is usually way more then I can finish). The chicken with mango was good, and so is the beef or pork in XO sauce, the dumplings are disappointing, especially for me because I absolutely love dumplings. The meat inside of them is just not good, and same thing goes for the wontons in the wonton soup. I am a huge fan of the sauteed bok choy, but in my opinion if a chinese restaurant does not have great dumplings, it can't really be a great chinese restaurant.
(3)Cherryl L.
I've eaten at this place 3 times already. NOt only that the prices are reasonable but I come back here because i love their soy chicken...so yummy and i just really like the taste. I also like their General Tso's chicken and vegetable fried rice! We didn't have to wait long for our orders! We are all happy with the food! This is my fave restaurant in Philly, it's not the best ambiance but good food. So, I recommend this to anyone!
(4)Erik s.
Their peking duck is very good and the best I had in philly- serve proper like with a steam bun not a pancake. Their dry beef chow fun and char sui pork is pretty good too. I do have to agree their wonton soup is underwhelming but still better than alot of philly places. wong wong reminds me more of the chinatown restuarants in NYC and have the mandatory filthy bathroom (now that is where u get really good wonton soup). They serve more traditional stuff like chicken/ duck feet to go that my dad really loves when he comes to visit me. if you are looking for americanize chinese food ie orange chicken or general tso's chicken do not come here, go to your local lucky wok or shiny chopstick or whatever mildly offensive suburban chinese rest. it is dirt cheap so that is a win.
(3)Cliff C.
This was my first Chinese place as an Eat in here at Philly. Still fresh from Manila and freezing in the cold December frost we went to Wong Wong the name itself gives me a hint this may not be a good place to eat in not as happy sounding as Sang Kee!! but we were craving for Peking duck and it did not disappoint but everything else was not as inspiring ....Just go for the Peking Duck and Run!!!
(3)Veronica M.
It was cold, we were hungry, and inevitably my Chinese mother had steered us once again to Chinatown. With no ideas as to where to eat lunch, she randomly chose this place, I think to get me to stop complaining about the cold and my hungry stomach. Ordered a wonton noodle soup, congee, and peking duck. The waitress was ok, pretty standard service for a Chinese restaurant. HOWEVER, sitting at the table next to us was apparently all the cooks and servers at the restaurant. There they were, in their grubby clothes, chowing down on lunch in the middle of the day, during lunch hour. I guess it was slow, and they wanted to eat, so they figured why not Now, I'm from Asia and go back pretty frequently. And my parents' diets consist of 95% Chinese food so they have taken me to a fair share of Chinese restaurants. I'm used to seeing cooks and servers eat with everyone else in the restaurant. This isn't my problem. The problem is that at Wong Wong their white shirts were stained all over with mysterious splotches which made me seriously question how sanitary anything that came out of the kitchen was. The wontons weren't good, although the soup and noodles were ok. The meat in the congee was seriously gross, and the congee itself was not good at all. The Peking duck was the most awful part. The duck must have been obese in life, because there was about an inch thick layer of fat under the skin, but the meat was dry. Definitely nothing like the Peking duck i get in LA, or even the fattest duck I have ever eaten in Shanghai. (That was a fat duck, but at least it tasted good.) Food was cheap but tastewise it was all around grossness, and I won't be back any time soon.
(1)Jazmin I.
The Peking duck with the tasty, doughy buns and scallions and sauce was utterly delicious. Coupled with wonton soup, Quail soup with herbs, and scallion pancakes, it was enough to stuff me and my date to the brim for under $30. It's utterly untrendy, and the C-pop playing in the background is perhaps not the best ambient noise, but the food was great, the service was quick, and the bathroom was not gross at all.
(4)Jerry S.
Yes, this is the place in China Town for lunch. Ate there 3 times this summer, each time food and service was great. Nice easy location too. Yes the cooks have to eat too. So what?
(4)Donna L.
I usually buy shrimp dumpling noodle soup to go. That set me back a mere 3 bucks and I have enough warmth and food in my tummy to brave the cold winds of Philly.
(4)Pauline S.
I ordered a lot of food and it was mediocre. The vegetables in garlic sauce was forgettable, and it was a huge mistake ordering the fried pork belly appetizer thinking it was made with meat similar to Yakitori boy. It was all fat!! It smelled weird and was only the skin/fat. The peking syle pork was decent and the peking duck was okay. Nothing special here, but the peking pork is good enough to come here for. As for peking duck, there are other options. The service was decent, but the place was empty (save the people ordering takeout) at the time of day so it felt like we were being stared at at times.
(2)Yong H.
vegetables tasted old, eel tasted like it was frozen. it was also pretty flavorless. this place is also very dirty looking. i would not come here if i had the choice.
(1)Dawn W.
I love the lunch specials here - the entrees are $6 or $7 and include tea and a bowl of egg drop or hot and sour soup. I really love the hot and sour soup, it's very tasty with big pieces of tofu in it. I've had a few of the chicken entrees and they were all great. I'll continue to keep going here for lunch!
(4)matthew l.
Laudable ambiance not in the cards here with so much bright neon reflecting off the white Formica tables they should issue snow goggles along with the chopsticks, but the devilishly authentic hard core Chinese/Honk Kong menu is as compelling for the adventuresome as a stare down from Count Dracula himself. Snake fish, frog, fish maw hot pot, snails, tripe, pork intestine, and other drop dead fascinating menu choices that would give Anthony Bourdain pause co-exist nicely with the more mundane fare such as their dark hot and sour soup, one of the best, and most balanced you'll find. An all Asian late night outpost, good sign!
(3)Yuqing T.
- Food is very very affordable and for the portions are great! - Noddle soup with roast duck for $5.50, bowl was bigger than I expected, duck was very flavorful - I had #323 rice platter with Grouper fillet with bean curd for $6.50. The portion was enough
(4)Glo F.
No need to add soy sauce....the food arrived heavy salted. Some dishes portions were small....maybe we ordered wrong.....wait...were Chinese! Not a good deal, but decent food and service. Clean but small restrooms.
(3)Anna P.
My mother and I came here for a late lunch a few days ago. After we were seated, we asked for cold ice tea (your avg hot tea but cold) and the lady just walked away. The second time she took back the hot tea and brought us another hot tea..? And then did the same thing. So I asked for ice in a cup. I understand that there's a language difference but hot and cold and ice in a cup isn't difficult to comprehend. As for food, they serve your typical Chinese cuisine. My mom ordered the wonton noodle with roast duck. According to my mother, the duck was really salty. The noodle (mei) itself was really tasty and the texture wasn't too firm or soft. As for the wonton, it was super super bland. I ordered the roast pork and roast duck over and it didn't taste fresh. It was oily and had a stench to it. Compared to MK and sang kee, this place isn't really worth coming to. I wouldn't really recommend this place because simply, there are better restaurants with better service along with better food.
(2)Susan W.
THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOF THE FOOD. NOT THE SERVICE I'm not sure if it's the 2 hour drive from NY, but the food here is really good! I ordered a "guan chow ow haw" (dry fried noodle with beef), beef congee, roasted duck, and some veggies. I've grown up eating Chinese food from the Chinatown of NYC and there I thought I had the best Chinese food. But the texture to everything is perfect. Not too dry, not over/ undercooked. The service is kinda slow. They walk like a grandma with your food. (Or maybe I was just really hungry ...)
(5)Randall K.
Located right in the heart of Chinatown. Wong Wong has the best Peking Duck in the city. Cooked to perfection and so moist and tasty. General Tso's chicken and shrimp, hot and sour soup, roast pork, and Chinese tea rounded out the meal. Lots of locals and service is quick.
(4)Monte A.
Really good lo mein noodles. The pork was sweet and crispy and the noodles were just oily enough to really quench that craving but not soggy or greasy. Yum. The wonton soup was off the hook. The broth was some of the best I've had. It was rich, a touch salty, meaty. I think there were small bits of green bean floating along with the green onions. I can't be sure of that but it was nice too. The wontons themselves were just splendid. Large, tightly crimped, obviously hand made. Inside is a generous portion of ground pork and I think there was chopped shrimp too, almost like a shu mai dumpling. I could have been happy with just a large bowl of the soup. They didn't serve any crispies, but to tell the truth, I didn't notice until after. They bring hot tea to the table without your having requested it. The place is small and the dumplings and soups are kept warm and plated near the front door/ cashier area. You can smell them and see them as they are dishing it up for you. Speaking of smells, as I walked through Chinatown looking for a lunch spot I had to pass up several places because the smell of butchered meat or maybe refuse was so strong on the sidewalk that I just couldn't. No bad smells in front of Wong Wong though -- at least not today. The restaurant looks a bit divey but inside it has a locals vibe and seems clean. Very cozy. Everyone was polite without being overly friendly. I would love to try this place again for some other menu items. Can't wait to be in Philly again.
(4)Scott A.
Had the family meal. Sizzling seafood was fresh and light. Salmon was tempura battered and served in a sweet and spicy pineapple sauce, yum!! Started with chicken dumplings which were shaped like pierogies and served with a ginger soy sauce, light and fresh. The wonton soup was filled with fresh veggies. The General Tso's vegetables, including eggplant, broccoli, carrots, and more was sweet and spicy. Unique and delicious! Finally, the lo mein with pork and shrimp was also filled with fresh veggies and flavorful. The dishes just kept coming as did the hot tea. This all for $55 and 2 adults and 3 children ate our fill and brought enough home for another meal! We will be going again!
(4)Daniel M.
This a great Chinese restaurant for what you pay. Parking can be difficult but it's located in china town so that's common sense. What sticks out the most is the price you pay for food you get. I always leave here full and content. It's more of a diner setting, the service isn't the best but not a big deal. They take credit card or cash so that's always a plus.
(4)Bill M.
It is often times said that two Wongs don't normally make a right. And when I'm drawn to my old Chinatown standards that lead to Vietnamese food, hand drawn noodles or ramen, and especially the fact that David's Mai Lai Wah is right across the street; that usually holds true. But sometimes I can't help but be drawn to things like spicy salt & pepper seafood, a mango triple delight, congee, various kinds of spring roll, and then some. And while Wong Wong might not be the best spot to go for each, it is the spot that offers a tasty variation of all of the above on a consistent basis. So much so that it has become the premiere spot for me to order takeout from when I'm drawn to Chinatown with a bout of ordering indecision. Throw a dart or drop a coin on their expansive menu, and nine times out of ten you're bound to come across a good choice to order. And if you're a meat eater you should also probably walk out with one of the fried mystery items that they have packaged on their counter.
(3)Caitlin C.
Great location! Bring you out tea right away, which I loved! Food was absolutely delicious and you get a lot for what you pay! Will eat here again for sure.
(5)Pauline T.
I should've waited for the lunch specials, because I ended up paying $30 for this lunch, tip included, and something that was 1.80 (maybe the tea?). I like paying around $10. But oh well. I ordered the Sizzling Salmon Fillet In Black Bean Sauce and Fillet Grouper & Chinese Vegs, and instead of pan fried noodles I asked for the fun noodles. For the first dish, the salmon being fried was unexpected, but probably only because I'm used to how my mom makes her salmon in a clay pot and there's no frying involved. Overall it was good, the salmon was fatty (in a good way imo). $14 The fillet grouper was also fried, also a surprise only because I'm not used to eating fish fried. It was also good, nice ratio of fish to vegetables (bok choy, carrot slices, and snow peas). The substitution for the fun noodles was just a preference, that resulted in no regrets! $7 I took my time eating these dishes, so it took me 30 minutes to eat a little more than half of each. Normally I devour my food in 10 minutes, but since these portions were great, it took me much longer. This longer meal however, revealed to me that they add a little too much starch to their sauces, since it coagulated to (think americanized takeout) jelly around 25 minutes. But overall taste is really good, dishes were made quickly (but I was the only one there at 10am), and the jelly sauce is just something I'd notice because I appreciate authentic non-overstarched sauces (normal people don't sit around for the food to get cold either).
(4)Christina L.
This is one of my go to places for quick and cheap food. I always get the fillet grouper with buddhas delight. It's a large portion, for very cheap. It's a satisfying meal and the fish is so tender. Recently had the bbq pork wonton noodle soup and it was good. A pretty solid version of a popular chinatown dish.
(4)Jesse B.
The food here is spectacular and so reasonably priced. Me and my boyfriend come here foe the pe king duck, which we crave frequently. Everything here is amazing. The service is always very quick. I am really impressed also at how clean their restrooms are. I know it sounds silly , but i really hate using public restrooms and I felt at ease using this one because of how clean and orderly it was.
(5)Timothy C.
The best Peking roast duck in Philly! Absolutely fantastic duck in a small restaurant in the middle of Chinatown. Place has a simple, diner-like decor, but the service is excellent and the prices are ridiculously cheap for the wonderful food. I recommend the pork and roast duck LoMein. Abut greasy, but heavenly. Definitely my favorite Asian restaurant in Philly!!
(5)Marie S.
I went to Wong Wong last night because my friend was craving Peking duck. I'd tried Sang Kee and had been appalled by their use of tortillas instead of Chinese pancakes. I thought Wong Wong might be better. I was wrong. Judging by the taste of the skin and dryness of the meat, I don't think they have the proper equipment to make Peking duck. You shouldn't have to douse it in hoisin sauce to enjoy it. The skin should be savory and the fat should be cooked off in such a way that the whole piece just melts in your mouth. What Wong Wong is selling as Peking duck is overcooked basic roast duck. The duck was served with steamed buns that were not reheated properly. Some were soggy from water at the top of the steamer dripping on them. Wanting a vegetable, I ordered the sweet and sour eggplant. I had no idea what it'd be but I was curious. Imagine sweet and sour pork but replace the pork with eggplant. Battered and deep fried eggplant with pineapples just doesn't work. Should've stuck with the Cantonese dishes.
(2)Darlene S.
This is my favorite chinatown spot to get the crispy pork or the soy sauce/ginger chicken with rice. It's just simple and the service is quick. Again, like some the other reviews this isn't a fancy place, but the food I've tried is great. If you're in need of something simple, give the crispy pork or soy sauce/ginger chicken a try!
(5)Mahmoud H.
This place is absolutely great. Service is so quick, you get your food minutes after you order. + cheap and huge servings. The place itself is not fancy but that just makes me feel comfortable
(5)Van B.
I loved this spot! We had complementary tea at the table as well as fried noodles. The waiter recommended the garlic chicken and it was great! I realized after trying my friends food that I don't like the sweet mango style food and I really do like the garlic spices they used! If your in Philly and looking for a great Asian food spot I recommend this one!
(5)Justin G.
This place has the best Chinese food in Chinatown. It's nothing fancy, and the service isn't anything special, but the food is amazing. If you're looking for straight up Chinese food, not worrying about it being pretty or healthy, go here. The Peking duck is the best in the city, better the. Sang kee or any other spot. Also, try the Salt and Pepper Pork Chop. It's righteous. If you plan on going close to closing time, expect to feel rushed out of there. But go, get a bunch of awesome stuff and kill it.
(4)John N.
Dreadful lunch experience. Roast pork was salty and dry yet drenched in oil. Hot and sour soup spicing was just spicy nothing else. To top it all off the server complained about the tip, which by the way was north of 15%. An emphatic not recommended.
(1)Bret C.
In my attempt to give Ting Wong, my one-time favorite Chinatown restaurant, one last try I attempted to go there for lunch this week only to find that they were closed "for renovations." No surprise, my experience there had been decidedly unsatisfactory ever since they changed ownership several months ago. A local resident who witnessed my confusion stopped to assist me. After a brief discussion he pointed down the block to another establishment, Wong Wong, he suggested I should try. I figured, why not, he lives here so he should know the good spots. Wrong! Wong Wong must be his brother's place because my experience there was worse than my first choice. I had to wait five minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. Finally someone looked at me and pointed to one of the empty tables where I was to sit. After that table was cleaned I did sit and perused the extensive menu. Actually there were two of them, the regular one and another for the lunch specials. I decided on #5 from the regular menu, noodle soup with soy chicken. Big mistake. While the broth had decent flavor and there was an abundance of okay noodles, the chicken was more bone than meat. I had to actually search through the soup to find something to chew on. I was hungry so I did finish the soup, but it didn't get any better. When the bill (written in Chinese) came it was higher than I expected so I questioned my server about it. She took it away somewhere and came back and explained, "she made mistake" and provided a corrected check. I felt it still was too high but I was in no mood to quible, so I paid the check with an adequate tip and left the premises. Though rather small, the overall atmosphere is pleasantly decorated and well lighted.
(2)Rhonda W.
This restaurant is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia. The service is great and very attentive. My family and I go there quite often so we have tried a variety of things on the menu. WE LOVE THE DUCK! The noodle dishes are fantastic as well. Just thinking about it makes me want to go there now.
(5)Jim H.
Small restaurant but reasonable prices. Friendly staff and the foods seem pretty taste.
(3)Todd G.
OK, so this is a review of the American style General Tso's chicken. I've had it a lot of places when I'm in the mood for fake Chinese. This was the best I've ever had. Chicken was tender, not over cooked, not over battered. Nicely spiced. A little sweet. The little hot peppers were not too hot but nicely flavored. Great stuff for the $6 lunch special. I will be back to try more.
(5)Johnny R.
Whenever I'm in Philly this is a must for Chinese food. The place is typical formica tables and things hanging on the walls that have been there since Johnson was president, but the food is EXCELLENT and the prices are great. My wife and I always order the 1/2 Peking duck and some other dish. The duck is the main attraction, some of the best I've ever had, and this from someone who grew up in NYC and spent a lot of time in Chinatown. The duck is always moist and the buns that come with it make it a must order. Everything else we've tried has been great, their pork dishes are excellent, veggies are good, really, no complaints at all. The prices are terrific, for the both of us I never spend more than $25 before tip. Servers are pretty all business, no chit chat here but thats ok, all I want is my food. Added bonus is the name, Wong Wong, after all two wongs don't make a wight...
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