Kevin’s guidebook to Philadelphia Chinatown
Food scene
BAI WEI (Sakura Mandarin)
1038 Race Stgreat Szechuan place
Bar-Ly Chinatown
101 N 11th StThe best sports bar in Chinatown!
Bubblefish
909 Arch StAmazing Sushi
Cily Chicken Rice
933 Race StreetBoiled chicken over ginger rice that will blow your mind.
Dim Sum Garden
1020 Race StPork Soup Dumplings, just get it.
Emei Restaurant
915 Arch StThink you can take spicy? Try Szechuan style meals here.
Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken Wings. You won't ever eat KFC or Popeyes again.
8 locals recommend
David's Mai Lai Wah
1001 Race StSalt and Pepper Fried Chicken Wings. You won't ever eat KFC or Popeyes again.
Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th Sta taste of Malaysia, definitely try their ROTI CANAI.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House
238 N 9th StAward winning duck and less than a minute walk away.
Johnnie Walker Lounge
1016 Race StreetOne of my favorite bars
Terakawa Ramen
204 N 9th StThe number one ramen spot
Great bar for dates, great food and atmosphere. KARAOKE rooms available!
29 locals recommend
Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th StGreat bar for dates, great food and atmosphere. KARAOKE rooms available!
Ocean Harbor
1023 Race StThe best Dim Sum spot
Chinese food doesn't get more authentic than this. One of my favorite places for cheap eats, try the Cha Siu Wonton noodle soup!
9 locals recommend
Ting Wong
138 N 10th StChinese food doesn't get more authentic than this. One of my favorite places for cheap eats, try the Cha Siu Wonton noodle soup!
Sightseeing
Love Park
Arch StreetGreat couple picture spot!
Free historic site that enduring symbol of freedom. Why is it cracked?!
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market StFree historic site that enduring symbol of freedom. Why is it cracked?!
Where the Founding Fathers came together to sign the Declaration of Independence
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StWhere the Founding Fathers came together to sign the Declaration of Independence
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyEye of the Tiger
A high end speakeasy-style bar with meticulously made cocktails. Hidden in plain sight, you will have to wait in line until the bouncer scans your ID and explains the rules to you. ( NO PHOTOGRAPHS ETC.). A very classy and strict place so bring your best dress and behavior :)
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race StA high end speakeasy-style bar with meticulously made cocktails. Hidden in plain sight, you will have to wait in line until the bouncer scans your ID and explains the rules to you. ( NO PHOTOGRAPHS ETC.). A very classy and strict place so bring your best dress and behavior :)
A huge arcade amusement center that has everything from bowling, billiards, ping pong, darts, and the largest selections of arcade games I've ever seen.
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1001 Market StA huge arcade amusement center that has everything from bowling, billiards, ping pong, darts, and the largest selections of arcade games I've ever seen.
Private karaoke rooms of varying sizes with food and bar service. Great for celebration events.
7 locals recommend
Lair KTV
1025 Arch StPrivate karaoke rooms of varying sizes with food and bar service. Great for celebration events.
A hip Pan-Asian spot with an upstairs karaoke lounge. They serve cocktails, stir-fries & small plates.
12 locals recommend
Tango
1021 Arch StA hip Pan-Asian spot with an upstairs karaoke lounge. They serve cocktails, stir-fries & small plates.
Intimate performance space showcasing diverse comedy acts. BYOB.
6 locals recommend
Good Good Comedy Theatre
215 N 11th StIntimate performance space showcasing diverse comedy acts. BYOB.
AMC DINE-IN Fashion District 8
1001 Market StA modern theater with decent food options and a full bar!
A historic prison that has housed notorious criminals such as Al Capone. They also do a great Halloween haunt prison walk through experience!
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveA historic prison that has housed notorious criminals such as Al Capone. They also do a great Halloween haunt prison walk through experience!
A modern science and technology museum that is very interactive and fun! They even have an IMAX theater.
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StA modern science and technology museum that is very interactive and fun! They even have an IMAX theater.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StOne of the most instagrammable spots in Philly!
An architectural masterpiece that also houses our municipal government. The statue on top is William Penn, the founder of Philadelphia.
62 locals recommend
City Hall Visitor Center
1400 S Penn SquareAn architectural masterpiece that also houses our municipal government. The statue on top is William Penn, the founder of Philadelphia.
Activities
Philadelphia's premiere indoor archery range that offer a number of classes, events, and unique experiences for both locals and visitors alike.
Callowhill Archery
446 N 12th StPhiladelphia's premiere indoor archery range that offer a number of classes, events, and unique experiences for both locals and visitors alike.