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- 4.7Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 4.5Value
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Boasting over 50 years of expertise in mastering Sichuan cuisine, Chef Zhao skillfully infuses dishes with bold chili oils, aromatic peppercorns, and expertly seasoned cuts of fish, meat, and produce.
Situated conveniently in Chinatown, EMei diligently procures fresh ingredients daily. With a menu featuring 120 items, including house-made egg rolls and dumplings, we take pride in crafting everything in-house. This commitment not only ensures quality but also enables us to offer a wide selection of gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Highlights:
* 76 Most Vital Restaurants – The Inquirer, 2024
* 50 Best Restaurants – Philadelphia Magazine, 2023/24
* Philly’s Best Sichuan Restaurant – Craig LaBan & The Inquirer
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Looking forward to welcoming you again!\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-13T03:30:37Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-09T19:40:10Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-08T18:00:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-82685-110034197781","text":"The highest rating on sound was not “energetic”, it was just so loud it was impossible to hear each other. The table we were at was so close to others that I had to keep pulling my chair in so the waiter could get by to serve other guests. Food was served so quickly that we were in and out in an hour. Not exactly a relaxing experience. The food was good but if there’s a next time, I’ll do take out.","rating":{"food":3,"service":4,"ambience":2,"value":3,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":2,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":22,"nickname":"Susan","metro":{"metroId":13,"displayName":"Philadelphia","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"S","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, though we're sorry the noise level and tight seating impacted your experience. We know the dining room can get crowded during peak hours, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback has been shared with the manager, and we’ll review any areas for improvement. We’d love to serve you again—whether for dine-in or takeout.\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-09T02:44:09Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-07T10:26:41Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-06T18:30:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-78722-130080298033","text":"Lived up to its reviews. Our server was so knowledge.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Miranda","metro":{"metroId":14,"displayName":"New Orleans","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"M","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Thank you for the great review! We're glad to hear your experience lived up to expectations and that your server took good care of you. Hope to see you again soon!\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-07T07:24:14Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-07T00:59:12Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-06T18:00:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-81115-170224007067","text":"This was amazing! Wonderful food and service, and great value for money. We got stuck in a storm and were delayed, but they were very kind and accommodated us. 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So many delicious options\nAmazing service - everything is so good.\nService is great.\nVery noisy.","rating":{"food":4,"service":5,"ambience":3,"value":4,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":4,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":9,"nickname":"Randi","metro":{"metroId":13,"displayName":"Philadelphia","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"R","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the gluten-free options and appreciated the service. The noise issue is indeed a bit challenging, but we will continue looking for ways to improve the dining environment. Thank you for your support—hope to welcome you back again soon!\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-06T06:28:13Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-04T01:46:21Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-03T17:45:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-82816-100059329030","text":"Delicious food, but pretty noisy. 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EMei reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Christine
Philadelphia3 reviews
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Seattle1 review
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Subhojit
Atlanta3 reviews
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Sylvie VIP
Philadelphia7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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Thomas VIP
Philadelphia31 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2025
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Susan
Philadelphia22 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2025
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Miranda
New Orleans1 review
Dined on May 6, 2025
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Anais
Unspecified1 review
Dined on May 5, 2025
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Randi
Philadelphia9 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2025
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Jess VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2025
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EMei offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 627-2500.
EMei is rated 4.6 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
915 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2404