Asian Eats is a 10-day celebration during AAPI Heritage Month, highlighting the diverse flavors of Asian-owned restaurants in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. Powered by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, this initiative aims to bring fresh energy and foot traffic to the Chinatown neighborhood. From May 1–11, participating restaurants will feature special Asian Eats menus and receive marketing and technical support at no cost. We’re proud to uplift our community through food and invite you to join us in this celebration!
Asian Eats has been featured in notable publications. Explore the highlights below:
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Philadelphia Business Journal, Friday, May 2nd edition.
Address: 238 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chinatown classic dishing out Hong Kong eats, including duck, soups & wontons since 1980.
2. Bai Wei
Address: 1038 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Basic spot with lime-green walls for soup dumplings & Chinese classics, plus Japanese dishes & sushi.
3. A La Mousse
Address: 145 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Modern, cozy dessert shop serving housemade treats like matcha cake, plus tea & coffee.
Address: 1021 Arch St FL1, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Newly opened sports bar in Chinatown with 35 high-def TVs, a state-of-the-art sound system, and a DJ booth.
5. Tea-Do (1st Philadelphia boba)
Address: 132 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The first boba shop to open in Philadelphia, serving the infamous Thai milk tea.
Address: 219 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Casual Chinese eatery offering traditional dishes in an intimate setting with Asian artifacts
7. BonChon
Address: 3836 Chestnut St Space 2, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.
Address: 1028 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Bowls of steaming ramen, pork buns, bubble tea, and shaved ice are served in a calm, wood-paneled space.
9. Yakitori Boy
Address: 211 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Japanese pub/karaoke lounge where small plates like yakitori skewers are paired with sake & beer.
10. Bar Ly Chinatown
Address: 101 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
60 tap beers, American-Asian pub fare & wall-to-wall TVs feature at this rollicking sports bar.
11. EMei Restaurant
Address: 915 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Sichuan restaurant with a long menu featuring bold, spicy flavors, as well as vegetarian options.
12. Ting Ting's Cafe
Address: 125 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Cozy, unassuming restaurant offering a diverse selection of Asian fusion dishes & desserts.
13. Ray's Cafe
Address: 141 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Strong coffee brewed with a siphon & Taiwanese teas plus full Chinese lunch & dinner menus
Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned and operated restaurants, bakeries, and cafes with take-out and/or delivery availability are welcome to join the campaign. To be listed on our website, the restaurants should be located in Chinatown.
NOTE: you do NOT have to be an AACCGP Member in order to participate. If you would like to learn more about membership, please visit our Membership page.
