Han Dynasty University City

4.2

160 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

3711 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

About this restaurant

Indulge in spicy Sichuan fare at Han Dynasty. Serving the Upper West side, this casual restaurant offers an eclectic menu that runs the gamut. It includes appetizers, soups, noodles, rice, salads and a range of entrees. Popular menu items include the dan dan noodles, the spicy crispy cucumber and the string beans with minced pork. It also offers a special tasting menu that can be adapted to parties of eight or more. Han Dynasty's laid back vibe makes it a good place for group outings or a fun lunch with friends. It is also a cozy watering hole. The restaurant serves an extensive selection of draft beers, wines, mocktails and cocktails to complement its fiery dishes. Han Dynasty is open all through the week.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily:11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sun-Thurs: 3:00pm - 10:00pm + Fri & Sat 3:00pm - 10:30pm
Phone number
(215) 222-3711
Website
http://www.handynasty.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Han Chiang
Catering
Catering menu available! Please call us for details!

Location
3711 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Neighborhood
West Philadelphia
Cross street
38th & Market St
Parking details
Private parking lot located on Filbert St. (behind the restaurant and Science Center building). Please refer to web site (www.handynasty.net) and click on the University City tab for a map showing the entrance. Please press the button for a white parkway ticket upon entering, DO NOT INSERT YOUR CREDIT CARD or parking can not be validated by Han Dynasty. Garage hours (parking validated up to 3 hours): Monday-Friday After: 4pm Saturday & Sunday: All Day
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Summer Sunset$8.00
Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Aperol, India Pale Ale, simple syrup, lime
Jasmine Mojo$8.00
Bacardi Limon Rum, orange, lime, agave nectar, orange infused jasmine tea, mint
Sweet & Spice$9.00
Gosling's Black Rum, Crabbie's Ginger Beer
Jade$10.00
Bombay Saphire East Gin, St Germain, cucumber & mint chutney, lime
Johnny Sidecar$10.00
Brandy, John's Lemon flavor waterice, Cointreau, Licor 43, lemon juice, simple syrup
Margarita "Royale"$10.00
Strawberry-infused 1800 Reposado, Mezcal, rhubarb bitters, agave nectar, lime, salt
Silk Road$10.00
Cutty Sark Prohabition Edition Whisky, hibiscus liqueur, orange, bitters, house sour, soda
Spring Sazerac$10.00
Jack Daniel's Tenesee Honey Whisky, Brandy infused with apricots and apples, peychaud's bitters, absinthe mist
U-city Fashioned$10.00
Old Overholt Rye, Chartreuse spiked bluberries, fresh ginger, orange, aztec chocolate bitters, soda
Night Market$10.00
Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum & Superior Light Rum, brandy, Domaine de Canton, guava nectar, pineapple juice, lime juice
- Fish Bowl$36.00
Sticky Stone$10.00
Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum, Licor 43, coconut cream, lemon, mango nectar, toasted sesame seeds
- Fish Bowl$36.00

Hot Appetizers

Dumplings in Chili Oil$6.95
Wonton in Chili Oil$6.95
Fried Taiwanese Sausage$7.95
Spring Rolls (2)$3.55
Fried Dumplings$6.95
Scallion Pancake$3.55

Soups

Pickled Vegetable with Flounder$9.95
Pickled Vegetable with Pork$6.95
West Lake Beef Soup$7.95
Seafood Tofu Soup$10.95
Wontons in Chicken Broth$6.95

Vegetables

String Beans w/ Minced Pork$11.95
Mapo Tofu w/ Minced Pork$11.95
Home Style Tofu$12.95
Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce$11.95
Pea Leaves w/ Garlic$12.95
Bok Choy w/ Black Mushrooms$11.95
Chinese Cabbage w/ Dry Peppers$11.95

Cold Appetizers

Spicy Crispy Cucumber$6.95
Beef & Tripe in Chili Oil$9.95
Beef Tendons in Chili Oil$9.95
Rabbit w/ Peanuts in Chili Oil$9.95
Chicken in Chili Oil$9.95
Pork Belly in Garlic Sauce$9.95
Mung Bean Noodle$6.95
Mung Bean Noodle in Black Bean Sauce$6.95

Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles$7.95
Cold Sesame Noodles$6.95
Cold Noodles w/ Chili Oil$6.95
Braised Beef Noodle Soup$8.95
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup$8.95

Entrees

Dry Pot Style
Served in a sizzling mini wok and cooked in a spicy hot pot sauce with black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns
- Fish$17.95
- Lamb$17.95
- Beef$17.95
- Pork$15.95
- Rabbit$17.95
- Shrimp$18.95
- Chicken$15.95
Dry Pepper Style
Triple flash fried with long hot and dry chili peppers
- Chicken$13.95
- Fish$17.95
- Shrimp$19.95
- Scallops$22.95
Hot Sauce Style
Stir fried with cabbage and celery in an authentic Sichuan chili oil hot sauce
- Fish$18.95
- Shrimp$19.95
- Pork$13.95
- Beef$17.95
- Lamb$17.95
- Scallops$22.95
- Chicken$13.95
- Tofu$12.95
Cumin Style
Cumin-crusted and stir fried with bell peppers, dry peppers, and onions
- Lamb$15.95
- Beef$15.95
- Pork$12.95
- Chicken$12.95
Dry Fry Style
Triple flash fried with dry peppers, celery, bamboo shoots, and Sichuan peppercorns
- Beef$15.95
- Pork$12.95
Pickled Chili Style
Spicy and sour pickled chili sauce with bamboo shoots
- Fish$17.95
- Shrimp$17.95
- Tofu$11.95
Double Cooked Style
Leeks, hot peppers, fermented black beans, and chili oil
- Pork Belly$13.95
- Fish$17.95
- Chicken$12.95
Garlic Sauce Style
"Sweet, sour, and spicy." Stir fried with ginger, garlic, bamboo, wood ear mushrooms, and bell peppers
- Chicken$11.95
- Pork$11.95
- Beef$15.95
- Lamb$15.95
- Shrimp$18.95
- Scallops$22.95
- Tofu$11.95
Long Hot Pepper Style
Stir fried with shredded long hot peppers
- Beef$15.95
- Pork$11.95
- Chicken$11.95
- Tofu$11.95
Kung Pao Style
Peanuts, celery, and chili peppers
- Chicken$12.95
- Shrimp$19.95
Salt n' Pepper Style
Delicately battered and served on a bed of minced pepper and onion
- Shrimp$19.95
- Scallops$22.95
Scallion Style
Stir fried in hoisin and oyster sauce with onions and scallions
- Beef$15.95
- Lamb$15.95
- Pork$11.95
- Chicken$11.95
- Shrimp$18.95
Crispy Rice Style
Sweet and sour sauce with bamboo shoots, black mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms. Served on pillows of sizzling crispy rice
- Pork$14.95
- Chicken$14.95
- Fish$17.95
- Shrimp$19.95
Black Bean Style
Black bean sauce with bell peppers and onions
- Fish$17.95
- Shrimp$18.95
- Chicken$12.95
- Beef$15.95
- Lamb$15.95

Specialish

Three Cup Chicken$14.95
Spicy Hot Pot$23.95
Ginger Shredded Duck$18.95
Tea Smoked Duck in Beer Sauce$18.95

Fried Rice / Lo Mein / Rice Noodle

Chicken$9.95
Pork$9.95
Shrimp$10.95
Beef$10.95
Taiwanese Sausage$11.95
House Special$11.95

What 160 people are saying

Han Dynasty University City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
3.7Ambience

Noise • Moderate

160 Reviews

CF
ChemFoodie
Philadelphia21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. It is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the city! The food is great, the drinks are so delicious, the service is really good, and it is affordable. We always order two drinks, one appetizer and one entree and that is usually sufficient for the two of us. I would eat there everyday if I could.
Is this helpful?
D
Dri456
Philadelphia8 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 24, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I was the only vegetarian in our party. I had spicy cucumber, dan dan noodles without minced pork and ordered pressed tofu in garlic bean sauce. Tofu was very chewy, the dish was dry with no gravy and there was only tofu without any oyher vegetables. The other members liked their chicken options. Despite being rated highly i will not visit this chain again. Very disappointed with vegetarian options.
Is this helpful?
e
elach VIP
Philadelphia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I love Chinese food, so I had been wanting to try Han Dynasty for some time and it did not disappoint! The double cooked chicken and the dry fry beef are the best. A great spot for sharing food with friends!
Is this helpful?
c
cookiemonster
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I went to Han Dynasty for a late dinner and it was great as always. The Dan-Dan noodles were an awesome starter and I really liked the black bean beef. We went pretty late, around 9pm, and it was the perfect atmosphere - not too loud or crowded, and our food came very quickly.
Is this helpful?
P
Patricia
Philadelphia37 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 7, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I have eaten at Han Dynasty before this location in U. City opened... I decided to eat here more out of convenience but I regret it! The service is ok, the food quality is poor and the management does not care if they lose a few customers because they have countless others. I have eaten in and ordered to go but neither has changed the poor quality of the food which is frustrating considering how delicious the menu options were when they opened.
Is this helpful?
SP
SanchoPanzaJr VIP
New York City202 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 29, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dan Dan Noodles. i could eat a whole bowl by myself.
Is this helpful?
h
henhaochi
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with 3 foreign friends, two were from China. We shared 5 or 6 different dishes and everyone was very pleased. Nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff - there was nothing not to like! Tai hao le!
Is this helpful?
Y
Yummly
Montreal15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This may be best Chinese I have had in….my lifetime. It was fantastic. I read reviews online and it exceeded expectations in every way. I went quite early for dinner because I was joined by friends with kids (who are silly well-behaved and foodies in the making) - and staff were incredible welcoming and accommodating. I wish I had brought more people because once you have a party of 8, you can have the tasting menu. Next time I will invite strangers to sit with me. Not to miss: spicy cucumber pickles, dan dan noodles (no really), pea leaves, double cooked style pork belly, garlic eggplant. If I had to make any suggestions for resto: use jumbo sized shrimp for salt-n-pepper shrimp, and more options for desserts would be grand.
Is this helpful?
SF
SFtransplant VIP
Philadelphia21 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is a delicious chinese restaurant. The food is spicy but the waiter helped my 3 kids, ages 7 & 5, find food they loved that was not spicy.
Is this helpful?
G
Gluttony VIP
Philadelphia16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome as always......miss Han in person though!!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Han Dynasty University City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 222-3711.

Han Dynasty University City is rated 4.2 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Google Map for Han Dynasty University City

3711 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional information

Cross street
38th & Market St
Neighborhood
West Philadelphia
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily:11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sun-Thurs: 3:00pm - 10:00pm + Fri & Sat 3:00pm - 10:30pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private parking lot located on Filbert St. (behind the restaurant and Science Center building). Please refer to web site (www.handynasty.net) and click on the University City tab for a map showing the entrance. Please press the button for a white parkway ticket upon entering, DO NOT INSERT YOUR CREDIT CARD or parking can not be validated by Han Dynasty. Garage hours (parking validated up to 3 hours): Monday-Friday After: 4pm Saturday & Sunday: All Day
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Han Chiang
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.handynasty.net/
Phone number
(215) 222-3711
Catering
Catering menu available! Please call us for details!

Han Dynasty University City

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Buddakan - Philadelphia

Talula’s Garden

The Dandelion

The Love

El Vez

Amada PHL

Fogo de Chao - Philadelphia

Spice Finch

Estia - Philadelphia

Continental Midtown

Morimoto

Tuna Bar

Fork - Philadelphia

Tomo Sushi & Ramen

The Butcher Bar

Additional information

Signature Cocktails

Summer Sunset$8.00

Jasmine Mojo$8.00

Sweet & Spice$9.00

Jade$10.00

Johnny Sidecar$10.00

Margarita "Royale"$10.00

Silk Road$10.00

Spring Sazerac$10.00

U-city Fashioned$10.00

Night Market$10.00

Sticky Stone$10.00

Hot Appetizers

Dumplings in Chili Oil$6.95

Wonton in Chili Oil$6.95

Fried Taiwanese Sausage$7.95

Spring Rolls (2)$3.55

Fried Dumplings$6.95

Scallion Pancake$3.55

Soups

Pickled Vegetable with Flounder$9.95

Pickled Vegetable with Pork$6.95

West Lake Beef Soup$7.95

Seafood Tofu Soup$10.95

Wontons in Chicken Broth$6.95

Vegetables

String Beans w/ Minced Pork$11.95

Mapo Tofu w/ Minced Pork$11.95

Home Style Tofu$12.95

Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce$11.95

Pea Leaves w/ Garlic$12.95

Bok Choy w/ Black Mushrooms$11.95

Chinese Cabbage w/ Dry Peppers$11.95

Cold Appetizers

Spicy Crispy Cucumber$6.95

Beef & Tripe in Chili Oil$9.95

Beef Tendons in Chili Oil$9.95

Rabbit w/ Peanuts in Chili Oil$9.95

Chicken in Chili Oil$9.95

Pork Belly in Garlic Sauce$9.95

Mung Bean Noodle$6.95

Mung Bean Noodle in Black Bean Sauce$6.95

Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles$7.95

Cold Sesame Noodles$6.95

Cold Noodles w/ Chili Oil$6.95

Braised Beef Noodle Soup$8.95

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup$8.95

Entrees

Dry Pot Style

Dry Pepper Style

Hot Sauce Style

Cumin Style

Dry Fry Style

Pickled Chili Style

Double Cooked Style

Garlic Sauce Style

Long Hot Pepper Style

Kung Pao Style

Salt n' Pepper Style