David's Mai Lai Wah

I've been coming here since I was a small child and moved away in 2018 and haven't been back since, but I was back and had to get the dumplings which I dream about! and they did not disappoint! salt and pepper wings always hit and I was even given four sauce cups of their ginger sauce that drowned my dumplings wonderfully. they still do not have dine in service so you'll have to call ahead to place your order and wait for them to come and give you your food through their inside door window, but always worth it. I will continue dreaming of their dumplings and singing their praises to anyone that'll listen back home.

Everyone is absolutely right about the salt and pepper chicken wings - they are SO GOOD. The jalapeño slices that come with them are *chefs kiss*. I could eat an order of those peppers on their own with some white rice. Please also do yourself a favor and get the homemade iced tea. Best iced tea I’ve ever had! Excellent flavor with just the right amount of sweetness without being too sweet. The flavors of all the entrees I’ve gotten so far have been really good, nothing too salty. I will definitely be back!

My favorite place to grab a meal whenever I am in Philadelphia. Unfussy old school Cantonese and Chinese American style dishes. The dumpling/wonton soups are a must and great for a cold winter's day (don't forget to put white pepper on the soup). The salt and pepper chicken wings are to die for. Crispy, slightly spicy and salt.

I’ve seen this video maybe it was on Instagram about if you’re looking for the most authentic Chinese food, go for the places with 3 stars on Yelp. Service is ehh but good enough, but the food on the other hand, so good. This is one of those places. Open late night, known for their salt and pepper wings, ask for side of hot oil mmMmm. Some of my other favorites, chow fun with gravy, and their house fried rice, lobster with ginger scallions, always so good. They still aren’t opened for dine in but when you drive by and see the line outside for just pick up, you know it has to be that good

Great food. Unfortunately has been take out only since COVID

They dont open the restaurant to dine in anymore. Only takeout. If you like spicy food these are the wings for you. They will have your eyes watering but they are sooo good. The shrimp & the wings come with lil jalapeños at the bottom to give you an idea of the spice level. They always have great food and terrible service. Expect to wait 20 mins to an hour for your food. People wait because its just that good. 8/10 do recommend

Been coming here for over 10 years. My first time was like most others, 2am and drunk! I had to go early in the night to see if it was really that good. It WAS! I don’t live in philly anymore, but I drive back when I get those cravings. Salt & pepper chicken wings, Hong Kong noodle soup, and my favorite, the honey walnut shrimp.

Food was really good as always. Service was good as well. It was after 1:30 in the morning and everything was fresh and the staff maintained the same positive energy with all clients. However, heads up on the customers that come in around that time; it does get crowded, pretty loud and interesting after 2 am. They're opened until 3 am so they will seat you until then if you're dining in. No need for reservation. You don't feel like dining in, then order to go. Just a side note in this case: place your order in advance before getting there. Limited metered street parking available since it's located right in the busiest intersection of Chinatown. If you're in the area, you must check them out. Bon appétit.