Chinatown Square in Philadelphia, PA

4.4(405)Philadelphia, PA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 405 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • 4.4★
Chinatown Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a renowned Chinese buffet destination that has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With a 4.4-star rating and an impressive 405 reviews, this eatery has proven itself to be a top choice for those seeking an all-you-can-eat dining experience. The Center City East neighborhood location offers ample parking options, making it easily accessible for guests. Diners can enjoy a diverse range of international dishes, including Japanese Hot Dogs, Halal, and Korean Buns, as highlighted by reviewers who have praised the restaurant's eclectic menu.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
1016-18 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA, Center City East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Today
3:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.4 (405 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
3:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
3:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
3:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
3:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
3:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:00 PM

Popular Times

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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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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
Bar onsiteRestroomGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter ServiceDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualTrendyNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertLunchDinnerSolo dining

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit CardsAccepts Google PayBusiness Accepts Apple Pay

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
noneAlcoholBeerCocktailsComfort foodHard liquor

Reviews

405 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Chinatown Square kid-friendly?

Used to love coming to Chinatown as a kid, and still do... If you haven't been, go

What is the cleanliness like in Chinatown Square?

The upstairs bathrooms near the bar have most toilet paper rolls with bloody needle wipes poked on the sides

What are the prices like in Chinatown Square?

The prices are so expensive for the littlest things

What kind of food can I expect in Chinatown Square?

Japanese Hot Dogs, Halal, Korean Buns, Bhan mi, and much more

How long will I have to wait in line?

Only three of the food options were open on a a Saturday at six o'clock

Is Chinatown Square a good place to shop?

Good food, but not a lot of shopping

Is Chinatown Square a good place to visit with friends?

We love this place. We happened upon it after having dinner elsewhere but we'll be back so to chow and drink

Is Chinatown Square a good place to eat dessert?

The ice cream was good and made for a great dessert on its own

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

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

Theaters & performance venues

City Winery

Theatre

990 Filbert Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
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AMC Dine-In Fashion District 8

Cinema

~0.2 mi
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Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~0.2 mi

Banking

Abacus Federal Savings Bank

Bank

North 10th Street

~270 ft
Citizens Bank

Bank

~620 ftMo-Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 09:00-13:00
MoreBank

Bank

~690 ft
Parke Bank

Bank

1032 Arch Street

~720 ft

Restaurants

Restaurant

Restaurant

1016 Race Street

~10 ft
Dim Sum Garden

Restaurant

1024 Race Street

~30 ft11:00-22:00
+1-215-873-0258Website
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

Restaurant

1022 Race Street

~50 ftMo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
+1-215-923-1550Website
Joy Tsin Lau

Restaurant

1026 Race St

~100 ft
M Kee

Restaurant

~150 ft
Ho Sai Gai Restaurant

Restaurant

~170 ft
T-Swirl Crêpe

Fast Food

~180 ft
Ming River Side Walk House

Restaurant

~180 ft
David's Mai Lai Wah

Restaurant

1001 Race Street

~190 ft16:00-27:00
+1 215-627-2610Website
Chubby Cattle

Restaurant

~190 ft
Bai Wei

Restaurant

1038 Race Street

~210 ftMo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
+1 215-873-8338Website
Xun Yu Si Kao

Restaurant

~240 ft

Grocery & Markets

S&D Market

Convenience

1037 Race Street

~190 ft
+1-215-928-8878
AsianFresh

Supermarket

146 North 10th Street

~230 ft
New World Laundromat & Food Market

Supermarket

~270 ft
Luen Fong Food & Produce Inc.

Greengrocer

928 Winter Street

~590 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa 08:00-13:00
+1 215-928-9282Website
No. 1 Supermarket

Supermarket

~660 ft
Jonathan Best Gourmet Grocer

Greengrocer

~980 ft
7-Eleven

Convenience

917 Filbert Street

~980 ft
+1 616-772-0354Website
Iovine Brothers Produce

Greengrocer

~0.2 mi
QQ Deli Market

Convenience

1231 Race Street

~0.2 mi
+1-267-243-5077

Cafes & Coffee

Chicha San Chen

Cafe

~190 ft
A La Mousse

Cafe

145 North 11th Street

~210 ftSu-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00
+1 215-238-9100Website
Mango Mango Dessert

Cafe

1013 Cherry Street

~270 ftMo-Su 12:00-23:00
+1-215-922-2233Website
Tea Do

Cafe

132 North 10th Street

~300 ft10:30-00:00
Mr. Wish

Cafe

216 North 10th Street

~300 ftMo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Su 10:00-22:00
+1-267-457-2650Website
Chicha San Chen

Cafe

~320 ft
+1-917-330-1873Website
Miucha

Cafe

~370 ft
Drip Vietnamese Cafe

Cafe

225 North 11th Street

~410 ftMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr-Su 09:00-19:00
Teassert Bar

Cafe

~440 ft

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~200 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~240 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~520 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~640 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~720 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~740 ft

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~850 ft

Other healthcare

Thai Beauty Spa

Massage

205 North 11th Street

~240 ft
Lollipop Massage Spa

Massage

1123 Race Street

~520 ft
The Tibet Steaming Palace

Massage

~680 ft
237 Spa

Massage

~760 ft

Alternative medicine

Long Life Chinese Herbs Inc.

Herbalist

~590 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Arch Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~630 ft
Neff Surgical Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~690 ft

Specialists

Cohen's Fashion Optical

Optician

1030 Arch Street

~710 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00
+1 215-238-1444Website

Other services

Asia Crafts Inc.

Craft

~410 ft
Vacant

Vacant

135 North 9th Street

~720 ft
PA General Store

General

~860 ft
Market Blooms

Florist

~0.2 mi
Rittenhouse Communications Group

Yes

211 North 13th Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-855-748-8266Website
Ex Machina Parlor

Hackerspace

319 North 11th Street

~0.2 mi
Website
Fantasy Printing

Printing

~0.2 mi

Hair services

Room 209

Hairdresser

~260 ft
Ben Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~530 ft
Fashion Hair Mall

Hairdresser

~580 ft

Body art

Philadelphia Eddie’s Tattooing

Tattoo

Arch Street

~890 ft

Sports & recreation

Round1

Bowling Alley

~0.2 mi

Sports & outdoor

Bike Line

Bicycle

~690 ft

Electronics & technology

Fay Fay Music

Music

~710 ft

Specialty stores

K&A Gift Shop

Gift

~760 ft

General retail

Reading Terminal Farmers Market: 12th and Arch Streets

Marketplace

~940 ftSu 09:00-17:00; Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Website
Little Thai Market

Marketplace

~990 ft
Fair Food Farmstand

Marketplace

~1020 ftMo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00

Clothing & fashion

Columbia Factory Store

Clothes

~0.2 mi
DSW

Shoes

~0.2 mi
Primark

Clothes

~0.2 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

L&M Studio

Fitness Centre

1035 Race Street

~170 ft
+1 215-900-5592

Sports facilities

Movement

Sports Centre

1010 Callowhill Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-22:00, Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
Website

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~140 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~230 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~770 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~900 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi

Vehicle rentals

11th & Vine

Car Sharing

~460 ft
1013 Arch

Car Sharing

~590 ft
9th & Race

Bicycle Rental

156 North 9th Street

~630 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
9th & Arch

Bicycle Rental

875 Arch Street

~960 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
11th & Filbert St.

Car Sharing

~1010 ft
11th & Wood

Bicycle Rental

1035 Wood Street

~1020 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website

Attractions

Reading Terminal

Attraction

~0.2 mi

Visitor information

Becky Stoloff Welcome Center

Information

~0.2 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Shell

Fuel

~990 ft