There is no shortage of buzz around the newly sprung Philadelphia outpost of Han Dynasty. His menu is legendary among the heat-seeking foodies, displaying an unflinching use of tingle and searing spice that push even the boldest folks to places they weren’t ready to go.
The food is amazing. But what about the man?
“People think I’m a lunatic. [...]
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Best Text Message Of The Day: Kong Dumpling Throwdown Tonight
Aired November 19th, 2009 on Chinese and specials.0 CommentsBeen to Kong, that new Chinese street food joint in NoLibs, yet? We have, and we’re a little obsessed. So when the phone just blinked and told us this:
“Hey All — Thursday Dumpling Throwdown ay Kong tonight. Over 15 varieties. 50¢ a piece (three to a plate). Go get ‘em! ”
… we were just [...]
Chew Man Chu To Open October 28th, Philly Restaurant Goers Already Groaning Over Terrible Pun
Aired October 14th, 2009 on Chinese, New Menu and Openings.2 CommentsMultiple Restaurant Owner and Philadelphia native Marty Grims has officially set the date for the opening of his newest restaurant Chew Man Chu at the Symphony House on Broad and Pine, where his restaurant Du Jour was formerly located. Despite the eye-roll-worthy joke of a name, the new menu, created by veteran Chef Tyson Wong [...]
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For this edition of The Once-Over, Phoodie man about town Collin Flatt and our editor Joey Sweeney checked out Kong, a new (and reasonably priced) Chinese Street Food sit-down (with bar, no BYOB here) in Northern Liberties. After the jump, the gruesome twosome jaw about what’s great — and what could use a little work [...]
Chinatown May Be Jumping On The Restaurant-Week-Bandwagon; We Say Hurray!
Aired August 6th, 2009 on Chinatown, Chinese, Restaurant Week and Rumors.0 CommentsRumor has it that the Restaurant Week trend might be coming to Chinatown soon. Apparently the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation has been contacting Chinatown restaurants, and the goal is to have 3 options: a $10 3-course-meal (!!!!!), $20 4-course-meal and a $30 5-course-meal (my mouth is already watering). This is good news for [...]
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Kong Slated To Be The King Of Dai Pai Dong In Philly
Aired May 28th, 2009 on Asian Fusion, Chinese and Openings.5 CommentsCome July, Philly will be taken captive by Kong. Trust us, this is a good thing. Chef Michael O’Halloran, who opened Bistro 7 four years ago, is creating a new restaurant with a focus on Chinese street food. Named Kong, the restaurant is the result of O’Halloran and his wife, Sophia Lee, visiting her family [...]
Jose Garces’ latest effort is more than Peruvian and Cantonese fusion. Chifa offers an intimate and relaxed setting delivering comfort food of the highest quality. Collin Flatt took the trip, ate the food, and shares the story after the jump.
During this, the Chinese New Year, there’s a little Chinese in all of us, right? Here at Phoodie, we professed our love for Philly’s Chinatown back in September, and today’s New Year’s Kickoff is rekindling our passion. It’s the Year of the Ox, which sounds pretty tough, so if you’re dusting off your dragon costume [...]
Review: Banana Leaf
Aired September 24th, 2008 on Asian Fusion, Chinatown, Chinese, Malaysian and reviews.0 CommentsContinuing our trip through Chinatown Week, Collin Flatt landed at Banana Leaf and found that she’s a saucy multicultural mistress, and oh so tasty.Â
Ray’s Cafe and Tea House ain’t new. In fact, they’ve been open almost 20 years now. But for the life of us, we still can’t figure out why no one mentions this place as one of the best, if not THE BEST, cup of coffee in the city. Turned on to us by our coffeesavant [...]
