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Sang Kee Peking Duck House

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Local(215) 925-7532

238 N 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Sang Kee Peking Duck House
Local(215) 925-7532

238 N 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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The Open View

For four star Asian, try Sang Kee Peking Duck House in Philadelphia. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Chinatown area, this restaurant is inexpensive. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, delivery, catering, and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups. Try the wanton.

Expert Reviews of Sang Kee Peking Duck House

Citysearch | One of Chinatown's most venerable and beloved restaurants, serving authentic Chinese cuisine since 1980.

The Duck House's clientele is varied: young and old, couples and families, Chinese and non-Chinese. Sang Kee does its part to blast away the stereotypical Chinese fare. Its varied menu contains enough familiar...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/13/2006
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User Reviews of Sang Kee Peking Duck House

Yelp.com Review - by PC W.

2.0 of 5 stars. ***2.5 stars*** I would have given Sang Kee 3 stars had my parents not abhorred their experience here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure why, but ethnic food in philly is usually your best dollars to donuts value and Sang Kee is the best value in China Town. The service is a little inconsistent....I've had it go both ways,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. It's tasty and fresh. Atmosphere isn't great- but typical city restaurant bustle. Parking across the street is convenient, though pay. I like the General Tso's Shrimp. Still,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by e t.

3.0 of 5 stars. I know everyone seems to love this place and though i have only eaten here twice i had to post a review and ask why? I would not say it is bad but definately nothing special...the (dry) beef chow fun…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ever since Joe's Peking Duck House bit it, I've been coming here. The Spicy Clam Soup is the best simple seafood soup I've ever had, hands down. The service is phenomenal, whoever is walking by is your…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyler e.

4.0 of 5 stars. best duck in Philly. i go again and again for the duck noodle soups they have and the Peking duck rolls. the rest of the menu isn't bad either. service is eh, decor is eh. but the food is good. plus,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. When someone brought me here, I was told that we'd be the only Caucasians in the place. That was far from the truth, and that was kinda disappointing. I've been back a bunch of times and there's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I want to like you so bad sang kee. Your brother in Wynnewood is awesome and I was expecting even better here. I got the shrimp dumpling soup and rib bits appetizer, and they were both the same as the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J T. R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a massive duck fan, but Sang Kee makes what is quite possibly the best soup I've ever had. Their roast pork wonton noodle soup is a meal in itself, which came as a revelation to this reviewer.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miss l.

4.0 of 5 stars. wonderful so far! only been here once.. dying to go back again. i highly recommend the duck dinner for two. for $30 you get so much food! wonderful fresh vegetable soups. the duck was to die for!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love noodle soup. Thus, by default, I like Sang Kee. It's delicious and totally affordable food. The menu has lots of staples and some interesting choices when one feels adventurous. It is also…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'll make it short and sweet. EAT HERE! This is, hands down, the best Chinese food I've ever eaten, and I've been eating Chinese food longer than I can remember. I'm sure if Gerber had pureed moo…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like every good Jew, I've eaten way too much Chinese food in my life. It's a compulsion; I've eaten Chinese food in places where only an idiot would (South Carolina, Indiana, Denmark). I've never…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chi N.

4.0 of 5 stars. ok so first off even though i love this place every time i come back to philly, i have to warn people not to overeat here as food poisoning might kick in to some unfortunate one like me... regardless,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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sick from sang kee

We went to Sang Kee Duck House with high hopes, actually we were contemplating holding a banquet here for our rehearsal dinner. My fiancee and I were both terribly sick by the time we had walked home (about 30...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I admit, I have a hard time trying new Chinese restaurants, especially on the East Coast. The variance is just so high. So even though Sang Kee is only OK, this is where I come when I *need* Chinese…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Enjella L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I'm home and make a trip to Chinatown, my first choice is Sang Kee. This is the place that popped my Peking duck cherry. I have yet to eat better quality duck and better tasting duck - whether…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite places in Chinatown. This restaurant is larger than it appears. A few years ago they expanded the interior, adding much-needed space. Not only do they have tables downstairs,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by anna marie c.

4.0 of 5 stars. i really really wanted penang for chinese new year. luckily, the weather was nice so i walked down to chinatown (getting lost, of course)...and penang was closed. alas! so my friend suggested sang…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I will be honest-their Beijing duck is pretty darn tasty. But everything else is average. And any time you take a fatty duck and bake it to a crisp, it's pretty hard to make it undelicious. If you come…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben K.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you can find better Peking duck in Philadelphia then please let me know. The Peking Duck Dinner for Two is amazing and comes out in 4 courses: 1. Pork & shrimp wonton soup with fresh baby corn,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barry L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Alright, I'm not an english major or a culinary student, but I'd like to add my review, too. I'm usually a pretty good judge of chinese food. We went to Sang Kee Peking Duck House with the kids on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. After getting take out a couple times, I finally sat down for a meal at Sang Kee with some friends. We ate upstairs and it seemed relatively clean for a Chinese restaurant. The service was also pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. We ordered a few dishes here, but the peking duck really stood out. The first plate of duck was the crispy, classic peking duck. Then the guy brought out another preparation of it which was even…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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OMG! Great food!

Good luck parking, but the food is delicious.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate F.

4.0 of 5 stars. So yummy!!! The noodle soups are amazing, as is the roast pork, and (of course) the duck. Fried tofu is a salty treat, although I could do without the wierd hoisin-style sauce on top. The garlic…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Philly, aside from Thai Lake. Soy Sauce Chicken - YUM
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice! I had the Peking duck roll as an appetizer and the pork and duck noodle soup for my lunch. The broth was really good. Time and care was taken to prepare the meat. Unlike the cleaver…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lidia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would give this restaurant a 5 star, but the reasoning as to why they only received a 4 will come at the end of this review. This restaurant has possibly the best peking duck in the city. Matter…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sang Kee and Shiao Lan Kung are the only two places I've ever had recommended to me with confidence by a girl with two culinary degrees (who also lived in China for a year). I'm glad to report that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake P.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of my friends from New York swears this is the best Chinese in Philly... my jury's still out (probably until I try the duck) The soups are amazing. However, I find that there's so many bones and so…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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best in philly

i've lived in philly for almost forty years. Back as a grad student, chinese restaurants were the only we could afford. Now (with a bit more money) I am able to eat at any restaurant. Yet, there is nothing I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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Really Good

The food is absolutely fantastic and the service is quick. The staff are really friendly and courteous. I highly recommend you to try their food.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Best Wontons I've had in Philly.

On cold windy days, I crave for a nice hot bowl of wonton noodles. I'm quite picky about my wontons...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

5.0 of 5 stars. They serve some really awesome quality duck (probably cuz it's sweeter than most places). I highly recommend their noodle dishes as it's their trademark (I usually order the roast pork, roast duck…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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WHAT DO YOU GET FOR $60.00?

Not much of anything especially flavors. I was in Philadelphia on business staying at The Ritz. The weather was rainy and cold. I wasn't in the mood for room service so I opted for Chinese delivery. I turned...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Hey Foodfriend

NOT ONCE, in 25 years have i ever heard the waiters complain about a tip...that's just rediculous. We started going to the restaurant in Phila, when there was only 2 tables. Also had great food. Larger...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Overrated!!!

I have been to Sang Kee 4 times. The food,service and atmosphere is terrible. The place is almost on par with a chinese restaurant you would find in a mall. The portions are very small, yet very expensive. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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I liiiiike

I had: wonton soup, spare ribs, and ginger scallion noodles. I thought the wonton soup stunk. The wontons and the broth both tasted not good - i dont know how else to describe it. i just didnt like it - and i...
menupages.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Great authentic Chinese

Sang Kee has great authentic food and you can tell because they are always crowded with Chinese spea...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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SANG KEE N. 9th: Believe the Hype

Basically, here is found the best Chinese food I've found in either NYC or Philadelphia. I've been to Sang Kee several times, and have yet to be disappointed. The unbelievably juicy Peking duck and intensely...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Sang Kee in Wynnewood is a LEMON

The decor is very chic and modern unlike the traditonal chinese restaurant decor but that's about the highlight of the place. It has the acoustics of a gym, the t.v. screens imbedded at the eating counter and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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Mixed reviews from a mixed menu

I've probably been here a dozen times. They do a couple things very well--the house special dinners for 2 or 4, the duck (awesome peking duck), their roast pork, and the noodle soup. The rest of the menu is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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good peking duck house

Their meats are fresh and prepared very well. The place itself is a little on the small side, but th...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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overrated?

Is this place overrated? just a tad. im not saying it's the best food nor am i saying it's the worst food. duck was bland, but hey! maybe it was just that day. i dunno. i wouldn't suggest this place if someone...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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kidding me?

the food was average. i really don't know what the rave is all about. Some of the dishes taste like the local chinese restaurant around the corner. wonton skin was falling apart and the duck wasn't even the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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u kiddin' me?

after reading all the reviews online about this place...one word: Overrated! The duck was even as good as ppl claimed it to be. I'll give them credit for some of the noodles dishes and their average...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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Fantastic food

Truth be told I was at the suburban location. It was very impressive. Everything I had, including the Peking duck was great. The beef chow fun was even better. Nice service and fair prices only add to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Best Duck in Chinatown

The best AUTHENTIC Chinese food available in Philadelphia. I know friends who come in from NYC to visit this restaurant because of the great things they've heard and the food keeps them coming back. You start...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2005
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Disappointed!

After reading the reviews on citysearch, my family and I went to the Sang Kee Peking Duck House. The food was very disappointing. I have had much better chinese cuisine in New Jersey. If you are looking for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2004
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Sang Kee Peking Duck House

This is a great place to eat for authentic food. Great service, wonderful dishes, great place for families. If you love asian food and want to introduce your kids to something beyond "fried rice" this is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2004
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No "Sang Kee" (Thank Ye)

My friend and her family think that this is the best Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. I disagree. I think this restaurant is way overrated. The food is below average and bland. I am a sucker for Chinese food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2004
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Duck!

The Peking duck is so outstanding I almost forget there is more to the menu. When I deviate from the holy grail of crispy delicious duck heaven and order something else, I am always satisfied. It's tough...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2004
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Good Wonton Soup!

The wonton soup here is good- almost as good as grandma's. The food ranges from typical Chinese American food with gluey sauces, to more interesting and traditional dishes which are pretty good. A good place...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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Authentic Chinese at a reasonable price

I usually come to this spot because the service is very fast and the food is top notch. The prices here are not outrageous. I highly suggest the Peking duck. The roast pork and duck over rice with green...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2003
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Awful service

I went to the place for the first time yesterday and was very disappointed by its service. There were couple idling servers and yet I had to wave at them couple times for one to approach you. The attitude of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2003
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Cheap good food

I ordered roasted chicken, roasted duck and roasted pork over rice. It was very good. The service was quick and prompt. I highly recommend this place more for lunch than dinner. The atmosphere is just not good...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2003
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simply sang kee

it doesn't get any more convenient than this. this is the ultimate "get a quick bite to eat for a little bit of cash and leave" experience in chinatown. as a chinese american, this isn't your average take out...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2003
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Sang Kee

So far, the best chinese restaurant I've stumbled upon. At least that is in the affordable range. efficient service and quality food make this a regular for my chinese fix. I haven't tried their Reading...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2003
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Yum

Some of the better food I have had. Not much on appearance, but the food is definitely worth it. Love those Wontons!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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Yummy , Yummy in my Tummy

Very good. Enjoy the Honey Roasted Pork and House Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Shrimp and Sesame Shrimp with Lemon sauce the Best! Great food at very reasonable prices. Enjoy the Local atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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duck from heaven

This is with no doubt the best duckhouse I have been to. They have an excellent menu from duck noodle soup to fried sesame milk balls. Parking is directly out front with minimal charge. They have seating for 1...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Where to go when you go to Chionatown

Absolutely the best. For two people or for 20 you can not have better food at a cheaper price. Try the appatizers all night long or get right to the main course. This place blows the rest out of the water
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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Great food and a cheap date

My wife and I are Chinatown regulars, and Sang Kee is a new favorite for us. We shared a giant bowl of wonton soup (good, but needed a little hit of the many condiments on our table) which came with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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The Ugly Duckling

This is as authentic as it gets to a Chinese duck house. With the hanging ducks, the great noodle dishes, the steamy atmosphere...there's nothing better. The servers can take forever though, depending on what...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2002
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10

Every week I look forward to driving from Wilmington, Delaware to Philadephial PA for the best Lunch in PHilly and having the best of the best Roast and or Peking Duck, House special wonton soup or anything on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Frommer's

A stalwart since 1980, Sang Kee still churns out Chinatown's best Peking duck (crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and delectable in a wrap with scallions and hoisin sauce), Szechuan duck, and barbecued pork....
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New York Times

although the decor is getting a bit tired, sang kee continues to dish up delicious noodle soups. egg or rice noodles come in different widths with duck, pork, or beef brisket. if you wish, you can have your...
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AOL CityGuide

crispy duck and more in a busy chinatown spot...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Dine.com

really good food. the store gives a lot of food for its price...
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Epinions

with lacquered ducks and pork hanging in the window, the specialties are apparent even to passers by...
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10Best

this eatery can easily be missed upon first glance. with fresh produce hanging in the front, you might miss the restaurant that's on the side next to the big windows. delicious won ton soup and all the...
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Fodor's

sang kee quickly become synomymous with philadelphia to out of town relatives who came to visit while i lived there. i recommend the wanton noodle soup to start and the peking spare ribs for the main course....
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Epinions

chinease food at its finest...
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Gayot

this is one of the busiest spots in chinatown. the little front room, with a case containing fresh mangos and coconuts, feels dingy, but the room on the side has big windows, black tables and chairs, and...
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