4.8
1000+ Ratings
EMei
4.8 x (1,000+) • 2073.2 mi • Chinese • Szechuan • Asian • Noodles • Dim Sum • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Friendly • Info
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EMei Restaurant in Philadelphia's Old City offers a variety of authentic Chinese cuisine with a focus on Sichuan flavors. Popular dishes among customers include Chongqing Spicy Chicken and a variety of noodle d... More
EMei Restaurant in Philadelphia's Old City offers a variety of authentic Chinese cuisine with a focus on Sichuan flavors. Popular dishes among customers include Chongqing Spicy Chicken and a variety of noodle dishes that can be ordered with or without pork. The menu features a wide selection of meats, including beef, lamb, and seafood, prepared in traditional Chinese styles. Notably, the restaurant is well-regarded for its Hot & Spicy Bowls and a diverse array of small plates, which often features homemade dumplings and scallion pancakes. The establishment enjoys a high customer rating and is particularly favored during the evening. Less
Rating and reviews
"I ordered the beef with black mushrooms because of the black mushrooms. Not very many places offer them.. it was very good. I would definitely order it again. I also had the hot and sour soup. It was also very good. Spicy but not overly spicy."
• Barbara G. • 04/28/24
"I didn’t think anything could beat the Dan Dan noodles at home dynasty, then EMei entered the chat! Fresh and authentic!"
• Charissa P. • 08/26/23
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Sunday - Thursday
10:40 AM - 8:45 PM
Friday - Saturday
10:40 AM - 9:45 PM
Featured items
- #1 most likedChongqing Spicy Chicken 重庆辣子鸡
$18.95 • 93% (112)
- #2 most likedGeneral Tso’s Chicken 左宗鸡
$19.95 • 96% (25)
- #3 most likedFried Rice 各式炒饭（猪/鸡/蔬菜/牛/虾）
Priced by add-ons • 100% (21)
- Lo Mein 各式捞面（猪/鸡/蔬菜/牛/虾）
Priced by add-ons • 86% (29)
- Famous Mapo Tofu (with/without Minced Pork) 麻婆豆腐
$18.50 • 100% (23)
Most Popular.
- General Tso’s Chicken 左宗鸡$19.95 • 96% (25)Spice Level: 1/3. Deep fried pieces of bite-sized chicken are tossed with steamed broccoli and a zesty, semi-spicy sauce.
- Chongqing Spicy Chicken 重庆辣子鸡$18.95 • 93% (112)Spice Level: 3/3. One of our most popular dishes! Crispy, boneless pieces of chicken are tossed in a zesty combination of fiery dried chiles, tingly peppercorns, and smoky crushed red pepper, topped with sesame seeds and chopped wok-fried scallions.
- Sesame Chicken 芝麻鸡$19.95 • 88% (25)Not spicy. Deep fried pieces of bite-sized chicken are tossed with steamed broccoli and a savory brown sauce, topped with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Fried Rice 各式炒饭（猪/鸡/蔬菜/牛/虾）Priced by add-ons • 100% (21)Not spicy. White rice is stir-fried with scrambled egg, peas, carrots, onions, and scallions, lightly seasoned with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Choice of protein or vegetable. "Fried Rice with Egg" Default Gluten Free.
- Lo Mein 各式捞面（猪/鸡/蔬菜/牛/虾）Priced by add-ons • 86% (29)【Can't be GF】Vegetable Lo Mein belongs to [Vegan]
- Dry-Fried Green Beans 干煸四季豆$18.50 • 94% (17)[Vegan] Not spicy. Wok-blistered, tender-crisp green beans seasoned with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and zesty Chinese pickles. (Already Gluten Free)
- Famous Mapo Tofu (with/without Minced Pork) 麻婆豆腐$18.50 • 100% (23)Spice Level: 3/3. One of the most celebrated dishes in Sichuan, named, 'Mother Chen's Bean Curd' , mapo tofu is a fiery and delicious combination of soft tofu squares and crispy minced pork simmered in a saucy broth of baby leeks, fermented chili bean paste, dried chiles, tingly peppercorns, and smoky chili flakes. For a vegan alternative, order mapo tofu with minced pork.
- Dry-Fry Wok 干锅系列Priced by add-ons • 100% (6)Spice Level: 3/3. Choice of protein dry-fried in a zesty combination of dried chiles, tingly peppercorns, salt, and zesty, smoky crushed red pepper with sliced lotus roots, cauliflower florets, potatoes, and scallions. Served sizzling in a tabletop wok.
- Famous Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁$19.85 • 90% (10)Spice Level: 1/3. This sweet, savory, and spicy chicken dish is a famous Sichuan speciality. So famous, it sparked an entirely new cuisine-type in Sichuan province--stir-frying proteins with chiles and peanuts. Bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken are wok-fried with dried chiles, peanuts, garlic, and Chinese celery, before being lightly dressed in a soy sauce-based glaze.
- Dry-Fried Spicy Lamb Slices Seasoned with Cumin 孜然羊肉$24.50 • 83% (6)Spice Level: 3/3. Thin slices of lamb are heartily seasoned with cumin, salt, pepper, and smoky chili flakes and wok-fried with bell peppers, onions, and dried chiles, topped with chopped cilantro.
Cold Appetizers 冷盘
- Chilled Spicy Noodles 麻辣凉面$9.95 • 100% (10)[Vegan] Spice Level: 2/3. 【Can't be GF】Flour noodles tossed in a sesame-peanut sauce seasoned with chili oil and vinegar, topped with sesame seeds and scallions.
- Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic, Chiles, and Soy Sauce 蒜泥白肉$14.95 • 100% (5)Spice Level: 2/3. 【Can't be GF】Slow cooked slices of pork belly are tossed in a sweet soy sauce seasoned with sesame, garlic, ginger, scallions, tingly peppercorns, and crushed chiles. Served chilled.
- Eggplant and Century Eggs in Chili Oil 皮蛋茄子辣椒$13.95 • 100% (3)[Vegetarian] Spice Level: 2/3. Tender pieces of eggplant are seasoned with chili oil and tossed with fresh long hot peppers and scallions. Century eggs are a treasured ingredient made by preserving duck eggs in salt, ash, and tea leaves, concentrating the egg's flavor (not aged for centuries, more like a couple of months). Served chilled.
- Chilled Sesame Noodles 芝麻凉面$9.95 • 83% (6)[Vegan] Not spicy. 【Can't be GF】Flour noodles tossed in a sesame-peanut sauce seasoned with vinegar, and topped with sesame seeds and scallions.
- Sliced Beef Shank and Tripe in Chili Oil 夫妻肺片$15.95 • 77% (9)Spice Level: 3/3. Thinly sliced pieces of tender beef shank and tripe are tossed in a vibrant chili oil along with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and scallions. Served chilled.
- Spicy Sichuan Mung Bean Noodles 川北凉粉$10.95[Vegan] Spice Level: 2/3. 【Can't be GF】Flat and springy mung bean noodles topped and sauced with umami-rich fermented soybean paste, smashed garlic, vinegar, tingly peppercorns, chopped scallions.
- Spicy Pork Kidney 'Blossoms' 麻辣腰花$13.95Spice Level: 3/3. Bite-sized pieces of pork kidney, artfully prepped to resemble flower blossoms, seasoned with chili oil, tingly peppercorns, and crushed chiles and tossed with scallions and cucumber. Served chilled
- Sweeet and Spicy Dried Beef 麻辣牛肉干$17.95Spice Level: 3/3. Beef shank is slowly simmered in an aromatic broth before being dried and heartily seasoned with smoky chili flakes, tingly peppercorns, garlic, orange peel, and cilantro. Served chilled. (Already Gluten Free)
- Spicy Poached Chicken 麻辣三黄鸡$16.95 • 100% (3)Spice Level: 3/3. 【Can't be GF】Bone-in, bite-sized pieces of soy sauce-poached chicken are seasoned with a fiery blend of crushed chiles, chili oil, and tingly peppercorns tossed with chopped peanuts and scallions. Served chilled.
- Cucumber with Garlic Sauce 蒜泥黄瓜$10.95 • 100% (5)[Vegan] Not spicy. Refreshing cucumber slices are tossed in smashed garlic, scallions, and sesame oil. Perfect to pair with those extra spicy dishes. (Already Gluten Free)
Small Plates 川味小吃
Soups 上味鲜汤
Whole Fish 整条鱼
Additional Seafood 海鲜青蛙和鱼片
Tofu & Egg 豆腐和鸡蛋
Duck & Chicken 鸡肉菜肴
Beef & Lamb 牛肉和羊肉菜肴
Pork 猪⾁料理
Vegetables 蔬菜菜肴
Hot & Spicy Bowl 水煮系列
Dry-fry Wok 干锅系列
Noodles & Rice ⽶饭和⾯条菜肴
Desserts 甜品
NA Beverages 软饮
- Rating and reviews
4.8
•1000+ Ratings •
31 Reviews
Emmy C.• 05/20/24Amazing!
Arvind B.• 05/06/24Great authentic Chinese food!
Barbara G.• 04/28/24I ordered the beef with black mushrooms because of the black mushrooms. Not very many places offer them.. it was very good. I would definitely order it again. I also had the hot and sour soup. It was also very good. Spicy but not overly spicy.
Pablo A.• 04/20/24The best Chinese food in town!!
Nikki S.• 04/10/24Flavorful and fresh
Azeem H.• 04/04/24Hunan chicken was excellent
Kaytie B.• 03/25/24fast delivery and good food
Joseph N.• 03/20/24Best egg drop soup I’ve had since my childhood!
Dawne B.• 03/12/24We love EMei!! Superbly consistent food, that's absolutely delicious.
Kristen L.• 02/21/24Good
Dawne B.• 02/15/24ALWAYS DOWNRIGHT DELICIOUS. Best Dan Dan Noodles in the city.
Omara W.• 01/13/24Never a disappointment even when trying new dishes
Julian V.• 01/09/24Great quality and quantity
Sara D.• 12/13/23Great gluten free options!
Robert R.• 11/24/23Good noodles
Robert R.• 11/19/23Yummy seasoning on the fried fish and chicken and good portions
Savannah T.• 11/11/23Very delicious, high-quality food.
Robert R.• 11/06/23Reliable with delicious Szechuan specialties
Chenhao K.• 10/29/23Great food!
Ella Z.• 09/03/23Sichuan style is classic
Lina C.• 08/27/23Amazing Szechuan food! The crispy fish with dry peppers was outstanding and packed with flavor
Charissa P.• 08/26/23I didn’t think anything could beat the Dan Dan noodles at home dynasty, then EMei entered the chat! Fresh and authentic!
Paul F.• 08/16/23One of the best restaurants in philly overall not just for Sichuan.
Efenri S.• 08/14/23good food
Ella Z.• 07/27/23Nice spicy Chinese food
Ella Z.• 07/18/23good
Robert R.• 07/09/23Yummy spicy fried chicken and sesame noodles
Wendy F.• 07/07/23Gluten free options were phenomenal.
Bess D.• 06/18/23Amazing!
Robert R.• 06/11/23Yummy selection of Szechuan dishes. The noodles are especially good
Adrien G.• 03/14/23emei's 辣子雞 is the best!!
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