Chengdu Famous Food 成都名吃 in Philadelphia, PA

4.2(465)Philadelphia, PA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 465 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • 4.2★
Chengdu Famous Food 成都名吃, a renowned Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers an exceptional dining experience. Their all-you-can-eat buffet, featuring authentic Sichuan dishes prepared by expert chefs and aunties, is a true delight. With a 4.2-star rating and over 465 reviews, it's clear that this hidden Philadelphia eatery has won the hearts of locals and visitors alike. What sets Chengdu Famous Food apart is the kindness and attentiveness of their staff, making every guest feel like part of the family. Whether you're in the mood for a casual dining experience or simply seeking a delicious Chinese buffet, this West Philadelphia gem is sure to satisfy your cravings.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3635 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA, West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phone
(215) 386-1088
Today
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Rating
4.2 (465 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍰Great desserts

Wide selection of sweets

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

6 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Restaurant Clean×2Service Attentive×2

Also mentioned

Food QualityFood SpicyPart Of The FamilyPrices Like

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Regional Specialist 🏮

Sichuan regional cuisine · score 65/100
Authenticity score65/100
AuthenticChinese nameSichuan

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.2 weighted · 465 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 465 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median465 / 177 median
0885 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.13) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 885+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:15 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCateringCounter serviceDessertSeating

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
ChecksCredit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Serves local specialtySports

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodQuick biteSmall platesVegan optionsVegetarian options

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

465 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food quality good?

every dish is bursting with flavor, the portions are generous, and the prices are incredibly fair.

What are some popular dishes?

Sweet Water Noodles: I really enjoyed - they had a tasty chewy texture and flavorful sweet & spicy sauce. Cucumber w Garlic Purée: very refreshing and tasty. Chef Z’s Dumplings: high quality & flavorful. Eggplant w Salted Egg Yolk: I loved this a lot and it balances out the spicy dishes.

Is the service good?

What really sets this place apart is the warmth of the service. Every staff member is kind, attentive, and welcoming.

What are the prices like?

the prices are incredibly fair.

Is the restaurant clean?

And the restaurant was very dirty.

How long do you have to wait for food?

I walked to the counter to ask for another box.

Can you customize your order?

Always (always) select the option "Salt - No ground salt but sauce w. salt is fine 走食盐".

Is the food spicy?

the portions are generous, and the prices are incredibly fair.

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Is the restaurant good for large groups?

Then an old lady came out and told me I can’t sit in this table, because they have a 4 people coming for this table.

Is the service attentive?

What really sets this place apart is the warmth of the service. Every staff member is kind, attentive, and welcoming.

What is the rating of Chengdu Famous Food 成都名吃?

Chengdu Famous Food 成都名吃 has a 4.2-star rating based on 465 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

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78 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Tiberino Museum

Museum

~0.2 mi
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Banking

PNC Bank

Bank

3535 Market Street

~1050 ft
+1 215 823 2300Website
Citibank

Atm

~0.2 mi
Wells Fargo

Bank

3535 Market Street

~0.2 mi
+1 215 220 4027Website

Restaurants

Chengdu Famous Food

Restaurant

3635 Lancaster Avenue

~20 ftMo-Su 11:00-14:15, 16:30-21:15
+1-215-386-1088Website
iBowl

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3639 Lancaster Avenue

~40 ftMo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
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Savas Brick Oven Pizza

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~610 ftMo-Su 10:00-26:00
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Tataki Ramen & Sushi

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Schmear It

Fast Food

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~870 ftMo-Fr 07:30-13:30; Sa-Su 08:00-13:30
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Bombay Dhabba

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3601 Market Street

~870 ftMo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 14:00-22:00
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Corio

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~890 ftMo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-21:00; Su off
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Jimmy John's

Fast Food

3601 Market Street

~900 ft
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Dunkin'

Fast Food

3601 Market Street

~920 ftMo-Su 05:00-20:00
+1-215-883-0395Website
Pita Chip

Fast Food

3601 Market Street

~940 ftMo-Fr 11:00-19:30
+1-215-397-4251Website

Cafes & Coffee

Green Line Cafe

Cafe

3649 Lancaster Avenue

~130 ftMo-Fr 08:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
+1-215-222-3431Website
Cafe

Cafe

3737 Lancaster Avenue

~710 ft
+1-267-456-1669Website
Corner Bakery

Cafe

3737 Market Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
+1-215-349-6290Website

Grocery & Markets

Old Nelson

Convenience

3438-3448 Lancaster Avenue

~940 ftMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1 267-292-2527Website
Old Nelson

Convenience

3600 Market Street

~0.2 mi
+1-215-921-6737Website
Northside Market

Convenience

3351 Race Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-01:00;Sa,Su 08:00-01:00
7-Eleven

Convenience

3440 Market Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 215-222-1317Website

Bars & Pubs

Pace & Blossom

Bar

3601 Market Street

~1020 ft
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Pace & Blossom

Bar

3601 Market Street

~1050 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~180 ft
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Waste Basket

~220 ft
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Waste Basket

~300 ft
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Waste Basket

~510 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~830 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~1010 ft

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~430 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~1050 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.2 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Other healthcare & medical services

Visiting Angels Senior Home Care

Home Health Care Service

3675 Market Street

~930 ft24/7
+1-610-924-9663Website

Specialists

Ivy Rehab

Physiotherapist

3400 Lancaster Avenue

~970 ftMo,We 07:00-16:00; Tu,Th 07:00-18:00; Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
+1-215-662-0397Website
Pennsylvania Optometrics

Optometrist

3600 Market Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-16:00
+1-215-387-3600Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

3550 Market Street

~0.2 mi
+1 267 892 3107Website

Primary care

Drexel Student Health

Doctors

~0.3 mi

Other services

FedEx Office

Copyshop

Market Street

~0.2 mi
vybe urgent care

Yes

3550 Market Street

~0.2 mi
+1 215-405-0701Website

Beauty & spa

Rocket Tan

Beauty

3629 Lancaster Avenue

~40 ftMo-Fr 12:00-20:00
+1-215-222-4730Website

Marketing & advertising

Metasense Marketing

Advertising Agency

3675 Market Street

~960 ft
+1-856-203-4548Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~40 ft
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~130 ft
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~160 ft
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~170 ft
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~200 ft
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~210 ft

Places of worship

Kingdom Worship Center Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi

General retail

Greensgrow Mobile Market

Marketplace

~240 ft
Website

Sports facilities

Drexel Tennis Courts

Sports Centre

~960 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~40 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~40 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~90 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~100 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~150 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~230 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~320 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~320 ft
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Bicycle Parking

~320 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~480 ft

Vehicle rentals

Powelton & Lancaster

Bicycle Rental

3760 Powelton Avenue

~540 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
36th & Baring

Car Sharing

~710 ft
36th & Filbert

Bicycle Rental

31 North 36th Street

~750 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
34th & Arch

Car Sharing

~0.2 mi
34th & Arch

Bicycle Rental

3383 Arch Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
Saunders & Pearl

Bicycle Rental

310 Saunders Avenue

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
Dornsife Center

Bicycle Rental

3599 Spring Garden Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
Zipcar

Car Sharing

~0.3 mi
Enterprise Car Share

Car Sharing

~0.3 mi
Enterprise

Car Rental

~0.3 mi

Other utilities

KeyMe

Vending Machine

~1040 ft

Storage & lockers

Amazon Locker

Parcel Locker

~1050 ft