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- 4.7Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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.
EMei’s Recent Highlights:
- 50 Best Restaurants by Philadelphia Magazine in 2023 & 24;
- Philly's Best Szechuan Restaurant by Craig Laban & The Inquirer;
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Food is top notch, service is a bit slow.","rating":{"food":5,"service":3,"ambience":4,"value":3,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":4,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":2,"nickname":"Peter","metro":{"metroId":20,"displayName":"Dallas","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"P","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","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 glad you enjoyed the food—your comments have been noted and shared with our team. We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you again next time!\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-04-22T06:34:51Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-04-19T01:54:20Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-04-18T18:30:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-81161-100020296040","text":"Great szechuan food - best dan dan noodles I've ever had","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":4,"value":4,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":12,"nickname":"Julie","metro":{"metroId":8,"displayName":"New York City","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"J","isVip":true,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"We’re glad you had a great experience! Thank you for your review. Looking forward to welcoming you again!\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-04-22T06:32:31Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-04-18T16:20:11Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-04-17T19:30:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-80254-120023250022","text":"Fantastic food and great gluten free choices. As a celiac, I felt very safe eating here and did not get sick after. We will be going back.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":5,"nickname":"Leslie","metro":{"metroId":13,"displayName":"Philadelphia","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"L","isVip":true,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the food. Your trust means a lot, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon!\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-04-10T08:34:00Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-04-09T12:29:06Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-04-08T18:00:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-79798-180024593148","text":"Overall very good dining experience. The restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown with street and garage parking nearby. It is bright and cheerful and moderately comfortable. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Started with cocktails which were quite good and reasonably priced. The menu is extensive. The food was very good. It is Szechuan style and spicy if you like it. Many less spicy options available Tea smoked duck was a hit as was chicken in garlic sauce. Spring rolls were tasty but overly greasy. Didn’t get dessert. They do offer takeout and delivery. This is one of the better Chinese restaurants in center city.","rating":{"food":4,"service":4,"ambience":3,"value":4,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":4,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":26,"nickname":"Paul","metro":{"metroId":13,"displayName":"Philadelphia","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"P","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, cocktails, and atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback on the spring rolls and will take it into consideration. It’s great to know you found us one of the better spots in Center City! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals!\n\nWarm regards, EMei","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-04-08T03:48:09Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-04-04T15:49:20Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-04-03T20:15:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1200583-79554-100092345350","text":"What a wonderful meal. The flavoring was absolutely superb. I highly recommend the spicy shrimp.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":4,"value":5,"noise":"QUIET","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":5,"nickname":"Caelie Carolina","metro":{"metroId":3,"displayName":"Chicago","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"C","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","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 you enjoyed your meal, and we appreciate your recommendation of the spicy shrimp. 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I will definitely dine there again when visiting the city of Brotherly Love!","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":4,"nickname":"Melinda","metro":{"metroId":31,"displayName":"Charlotte","__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 wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit—from the variety on the menu to the cocktails and service. Happy to hear we could be a convenient and delicious stop during your conference. 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Rob
Philadelphia6 reviews
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Shari
Philadelphia2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2025
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Peter
Dallas2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2025
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Julie VIP
New York City12 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2025
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Leslie VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2025
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Paul
Philadelphia26 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2025
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Caelie Carolina
Chicago5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2025
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Melinda
Charlotte4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2025
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Wallace VIP
San Francisco31 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2025
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Stephen
Washington DC4 reviews
Dined on March 28, 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 363 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