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Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Audubon

DanDan

DanDan

4.7
(6k+)
• Noodles • Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 33 min
"The Dry Pepper Dish was amazing. And the Scallion Pancakes were more tasty than we ever expected them to be. I have said it before and I will say it again: Dan Dan has the best Asian food in the region."
"Cumin lamb noodles was barely edible; noodles were thick, doughy, enormous; lamb was over cooked & over spiced; every thing was sitting in a bowl of grease."
DanDan Noodles
flour lo-mein style noodles tossed with sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, preserved vegetables and scallions, choice of adding minced pork, pressed tofu, or completely without - spice: 3/5
$11.29
Spring Rolls (2pc)
fried spring rolls filled with carrots, cabbage, & mushroom - vegetarian - spice: 0 out of 5
$4.95
Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil (8pc)
pork-filled dumplings in a sweet soy & chili oil sauce - spice: 3 out of 5
$10.95
General Dan's Chicken
Crispy chicken bites cooked in a flaming wok with cauliflower and dry peppers, tossed in General Dan’s special sauce - spice: 1/5
$20.1
Mango Tree Bistro

Mango Tree Bistro

4.7
(2k+)
• Thai • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 20 min
"Really impressive Thai food, happy to have finally found a go-to local spot. Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle**and Basil Fried Rice** were all delicious and everything was ready quickly, hot and in huge portions "
"Pad Thai was amazing, noodles were thin whch made it even better! Good portion, would order again Mango with Sticky Rice mango was fresh and sweet Veggie Spring Rolls very good and stayed crispy for delivery"
Drunken Noodle**
Medium. Stir-fried jumbo wheat noodles with chicken, beef or shrimp, bell peppers, green beans, carrots, onions, fresh basil and spicy seasoning.
$18.63
Pad Thai
Stir-fried thin rice noodles with beef or chicken, or shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, scallion, egg, topped with ground peanuts and traditional seasoning.
$17.55
Veggie Spring Rolls
Fried spring rolls with mixed vegetables and glass noodles served with sweet and sour sauce.
$6.48
Pad See Ew
Stir-fried jumbo wheat noodles with chicken, beef or shrimp, carrots, broccoli and egg in a light brown sauce.
$18.8
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings

4.8
(700+)
• Shanghainese • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 39 min
$12 Meal Box
"The beef was extremely tender and the broth had amazing flavor to it. I just wish there were more vegetables in the soup, in addition to the delicious bok choy. "
"The food was delicious. We love the green beans. The soup dumplings traveled well and were still intact. We absolutely loved the barbecue ribs although they're little I would order two orders next time."
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings 南翔小籠包
pork, flour, water, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, gelatin broth 猪肉、面粉、水、姜、葱花、酱油、香油、皮冻 Signature pork soup dumplings filled with juicy minced pork and rich broth — delicate skin, savory filling, and a burst of flavor in every bite. 经典招牌原味小笼包,皮薄馅多,汤汁浓郁,猪肉鲜香滑嫩,一口爆汁,回味无穷。
$12.08
Chicken Soup Dumplings 雞肉小籠包
chicken, flour, water, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, gelatin broth 鸡肉、面粉、水、姜、葱花、酱油、香油、皮冻 Steamed soup dumplings filled with tender chicken and savory broth — light, flavorful, and perfectly juicy without any pork. 鸡肉馅鲜嫩多汁,汤汁浓郁鲜香,皮薄滑嫩,清爽不腻,口感细腻可口。
$13.23
Pan Fried Pork Buns 生煎包
pork, flour, water, yeast, sesame seeds, scallions, vegetable oil, salt, sugar 猪肉、面粉、水、酵母、芝麻、葱花、植物油、盐、糖 Golden pan-fried buns with juicy pork filling and a crispy sesame bottom — soft on top, crispy underneath, and bursting with flavor. 外皮金黄酥脆,内馅鲜嫩多汁,上软下脆,葱香芝麻香交织,口感丰富诱人。
$11.5
Osmanthus Honey Chicken 桂香蜜汁鸡
chicken breast, osmanthus honey sauce, osmanthus seeds, sesame seeds, broccoli 鸡胸肉、桂花蜜汁、桂花籽、芝麻、西兰花 Crispy on the outside and tender inside, chicken breast is coated with a special osmanthus honey glaze, infused with floral fragrance and topped with sesame and osmanthus seeds for a delicately sweet finish. 外酥里嫩的鸡胸肉,裹上特制桂花蜜汁,伴随淡雅桂花清香,撒上芝麻与桂花籽,甜而不腻,香气馥郁。
$18.35
China Inn

China Inn

4.4
(1k+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 48 min
"best restaurant around everyone should order from here always fresh always hot never had a bad meal from here"
"S12 General Tso's Chicken is something I get every time Iget Chinese and it is pretty terrible here. Over cooked very dry. Most places I go to at least have the sauce that it is cooked in but they leave it dry in the container. Will not be returning especially for spending over $100 on one order and it not being that tasty. "
2. Pan Fried or Steamed Pork Dumpling (6)
With crispy noodles.
$11.87
Crab Rangoon (cheese wonton)
With pork fried rice and vegetables spring roll. Hot and spicy. specially fried boneless chicken sautéed with a delicious hot and spicy sweet brown sauce.
$9.27
23. Wonton Soup
Chunks tender chicken sautéed over high flame with sesame sauce, rounded with specialty cooked crispy broccoli.
$8.42
Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

3.9
(60+)
• American • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 37 min
"Shrimp Fried Rice Excellent! Sesame Beef It was tough and had too much sucesauce I didn't enjoy it."
"Didn't really taste real to me. I hate to say this but I've had much better for much less. If it was a cheaper price no problem. Chicken was chewy and portions were way too small for a 20 dollar item. Probably will order somewhere else next time, sorry."
Pork Egg Rolls
Crispy egg rolls filled with minced pork, cabbage, and carrot. Served with a side of sweet chile sauce
$5.59
General Tso's Chicken
This Chinese-American crowd pleaser is all about the tasty, savory, sweet-tangy sauce our juicy, lightly battered chicken is smothered in, along with broccoli. Topped with scallion and served with a side of jasmine rice
$18.02
Shrimp Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with shrimp, onion, carrot, celery, peas, egg, and tender roasted shrimp, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame. Topped with scallion
$16.64
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with chicken, onion, carrot, celery, peas, and egg, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame. Topped with scallion
$15.74
Veekoo Asian Cuisine

Veekoo Asian Cuisine

4.7
(50+)
• Asian Fusion • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 34 min
"Love the Verkoo BBQ Spare Ribs!"
Veekoo Dumplings
Pan-fried or steamed, served with housemade sweet soy dipping sauce
$13.17
Spring Roll
Delicate, thinly-wrapped roll with shredded cabbage, celery, carrots
$6.38
Fried Rice
Peas, carrots, onions, eggs
$20.53
Lo Mein
Egg noodles, eggs, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, scallions
$20.36
KungFu Tang功夫烫

KungFu Tang功夫烫

4.6
(20+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 36 min
Stir-Fried Mala Pot - 麻辣香锅
No broth, stir- fried dry pot with intense spice, wok-fried heat, and deep flavor.
$21.18
Classic Beef bone Broth - 经典骨汤
Rich beef broth
$21.62
Signature Bowl
Premium sliced beef, Spam, beef balls, bean sprouts, corn, lettuce, tofu, and potato slices. Served with your choice of rice or noodles. Please inform us of any food allergies.
$18.25
Brown Sugar Sticky Rice Cake - 红糖糍粑
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
$6.5
Silk Road beef noodle

Silk Road beef noodle

4.7
(10+)
• Chinese • American
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 34 min
"I went to this place in person at the food court above Huong Vuong market and loved it, and happy to report it still is really good as carryout! The broth is out of this world, and the quality of goods is top notch. Highly, highly recommended. "
"Very authentic. My new favorite spot"
土豆炖牛肉 拌面// Potato Braised Beef Mixed
Beef, radish, cilantro, house special chili oil.
$15.95
招牌牛肉面 / Classic Beef Noodles
Beef, radish, cilantro, prime beef broth, hand-pulled noodles.
$14.95
牛骨清汤牛肉面 / Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Spicy.
$14.95
羊肉夹馍 / Cumin Lamb Burger
Tender beef with fresh vegetables in savory broth.
$7.95
Lily's Kitchen - 235 Lancaster Ave

Lily's Kitchen - 235 Lancaster Ave

4.5
(60+)
• Korean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.4 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"The Chicken with Hot Dried Pepper is so so delicious! I've never had it done right until I ate at lily's kitchen while at the dmv. Ill now be eating here all the time. Lily is very sweet and welcoming and makes the best Chinese food "
"I wanted to love this place. I did. People who ate inside said it was authentic, but what I found was run of the mill. You can get the same food for far less money In an order of wonton soup, I got three wontons an extra extraordinarily tiny pieces of meat. And for the rice noodles with beef, I had five small pieces of beef. Mostly noodles, mostly onions. And for a $18.74 meal. The dish was exceptionally greasy. I'm tired of restaurants shortchanging the takeout, especially on DoorDash. I don't know when this became the trend, but it has to stop. Review and complain. I will never order from here again. So I don't know where these high ratings are coming from. I really wanted to love this place. I did not and will never order again."
Wonton Soup
Vegtable Sping Roll
$3.76
9.Spring Roll(2)
Fresh cucumber cubes with special sacue
$5
C2. Chicken with Hot Dried Pepper
A spicy and tangy soup with tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots
$22.49
S4. Hot & Sour Soup (Small)
Tender pork slices with black bean sauce, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers.
$3.69
SAIGON EATS

SAIGON EATS

4.7
(900+)
• Vietnamese • Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 35 min
$12 Meal Box
"This was my first time ordering from them and it is so fresh and delicious and flavorful, I will definitely be getting this at least once a week now the portion size was perfect, and I feel very satisfied and full. The bahnmi and the rolls were absolutely fresh and delicious ."
"as a pho eater 24/7 I didn't enjoy this. Bland compared to where I've been in PA, the portion was so small for $22 (via DoorDash), for me to had ordered in the AM I don't feel like it's fresh. I got the meatballs and brisket & i feel like it's yesterday meat, so I wouldn't order again, personally."
Summer Rolls
(2 Pieces). Fresh rolls with a choice of protein, lettuce, mint, and vermicelli, served with a choice of peanut sauce or tangy fish sauce
$11.12
Chicken or Pork Rice Combo
Choose grilled chicken or tender roasted pork, served with jasmine rice, 3 crispy pork & shrimp dumplings, fresh shredded lettuce, and tangy pickled carrots. A delicious, satisfying meal made fresh to order.
$12
Beef Pho
Choice of two beef proteins, served with a side of Thai basil, sawtooth herb, bean sprouts, chili, and lime
$23.62
Katsu Chicken w. Rice
Crispy chicken cutlets on top of cabbage served with katsu sauce, served with rice
$12
Uncommon Ramen

Uncommon Ramen

4.6
(900+)
• Japanese • Ramen
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 52 min
"Umcommon is my favorite takeout or dine in spot. They really spend time on perfecting the broths and timing the pickups just right so it's still hot when you get home "
"First time order and it was fantastic! Great portion size for the price and the flavor was great. I'll definitely be ordering again."
Tonkotsu
Pork broth with shoyu, dashi, pork belly chashu, thin noodles, marinated soft boiled egg, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, roasted black garlic oil, garnished with scallions, and nori.
$21.04
Tan Tan
Extra spicy chicken broth with sesame paste and rayu chili oil, minced pork, wavy noodles, bok choy, and garnished with scallions.
$19.19
Pork Gyoza
Six steamed pork gyoza served with a soy dipping sauce or in spicy chili sauce.
$7.24
Tori Paitan
Chicken broth with shoyu, sliced chicken, thin noodles, marinated soft boiled egg, wood ear mushroom, bamboo shoots, garnished with scallions, and nori.
$19.44
Kumo Sushi and Asian Bistro

Kumo Sushi and Asian Bistro

4.8
(600+)
• Japanese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 36 min
"Everything was delicious. Salmon katsu nigiri looked too big at frst but ended up being the perfect bite"
"Kumo is our go to sushi place, it never disappoints! The owners and staff are the best. Two of our favorites-the black pepper tuna sashimi and tuna avocado salad are both delicious. Every roll we have tried has been outstanding... The Caterpillar Roll, Spicy Girl Roll, and Fairy roll to name a few. The sushi is always super fresh, every time we have ordered! "
Gyoza Pork
Spicy crunchy tuna and avocado inside topped with black pepper tuna, sesame seasoning and sweet chili sauce.
$8.51
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna crunch inside topped with avocado and spicy mayo.
$8.57
California Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, crunchy spicy tuna on the top with eel sauce.
$7.07
Vegetable / Chicken / Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp tempura, avocado, asparagus and tobiko wrapped in soy paper with lobster salad, crunchy crab flake and chef sauce on the top.
$16.1
Hakata Inc-

Hakata Inc-

4.6
(1k+)
• Ramen • Sushi Bars
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 33 min
"Tried this place in person a few weeks ago and it was so good so I needed to try delivery. Everything arrived packaged perfectly and even though my dasher had another stop before me, everything arrived still warm. Definetly recommend the spicy ramen as it was perfect! Vegetable roll was yummy too."
"The Hakata Beef Ramen was absolutely amazing!! So fresh and flavorful. The beef had a hint of smokiness and was so tender. I'll definitely be getting this again.!!"
Tonkotsu Spicy
Pork broth: pork chashu, spicy bean sprouts, kikurage, green onion, spicy sauce. Served with thick noodles.
$21.31
Hakata Tonkotsu Black
Pork broth: pork chashu, seasoned egg, kikurage, green onion, nori dried seaweed, seasoned egg, garlic oil, fried onion, bean sprout, spicy sauce. Served with thin noodles.
$22.12
Sukiyaki Beef Ramen
Pork broth: beef sukiyaki, green onion, onsen tamago. Served with thin noodles.
$21.38
Chicken Gyoza (6pc)
Hand made pork or chicken potstickers.
$7.83
Thai Orchid

Thai Orchid

4.6
(2k+)
• Thai • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"I ordered Green Curry with Beef and added extra tofu. It is consistently good and tasty with right level of spiciness. "
"Veggie Rolls(2) undercooked / no crunch Pad See Ew noodles were soggy, bland flavor. Liked Mama Thai's pad see ew much better because there's more flavor, and the noodles are firmer and slightly sticky."
Pad Thai
Stir fried thin rice noodles with your choice of meat, tofu, bean sprouts, scallions and egg, topped with ground peanuts and traditional seasonings.
$17.48
Drunken Noodles ***
Very hot n spicy yet bearable. Stir-fried jumbo rice noodles with your choice of meat, onions, bell peppers, green beans, and spicy seasonings.
$17.46
Veggie Rolls(2)
Fried spring rolls with mixed vegetables, and glass noodles served with sweet and sour sauce.
$6.24
Thai Dumplings
Crispy dumplings filled with ground pork, bamboo shoots and served with soy sauce.
$9.89
Hu's Kitchen?

Hu's Kitchen?

4.7
(30+)
• Chinese • Shanghainese
$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"The buns was out of the world!!!"
"The food was absolutely delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection under pretextual circumstances of ordering and having delivered. I also enjoyed the soup broth and noodle texture. The food was fresh. Will order again."
Handmade Pan-Fried Pork Buns
Crispy bottom, soft & fluffy wrapper, juicy filling, 4 pieces
$12.5
Braised Beef Rice Bowl
24Hr Slow Simmered Beef and Chicken Broth that pairs perfectly with our buns!
$20.99
Braised PorK Belly Rice Bowl
With bell peppers & onions
$20.99
Sm Beef&Chicken Soup
Tofu skin, cucumber, wood ear mushrooms, cilantro, garlic, sesame oil
$5
The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

4.4
(23k+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 53 min
"Thai Chicken Salad was very good and a good size but could have used another container of dressing. At $20 it was definitely overpriced. Pumpkin cheesecake was deli but again, $10.50 for a slice of cake is a bit much. "
"Food was cold. I wouldn't rec the Avocado Eggrolls. Seemed under cooked and avocado was dark and mushy. The Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake portion was very small and not typical and cost $12, not worth it. Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club was good but temp was cold and so were the fries "
Lunch Cajun Salmon*
A Louisiana Classic, Blackened with Creole Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Corn
$21.56
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 45 Years!
$12.63
Oreo® Dream Extreme Cheesecake
Creamy Cheesecake Layered with Oreo® Cookies, Topped with Oreo® Cookie Mousse and Chocolate Icing
$12.18
Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni and Cheese Balls. Served over a Creamy Marinara Sauce
$17.5
Maison Lotus

Maison Lotus

4.7
(80+)
• Vietnamese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 55 min
"Best wonton ever. The broth is so packed with flavor."
"The chive dumplings were incredibly greasy and didn't have the texture of dumplings. The had a foamy consistency. The Mille Crepe Cake was too sweet and too expensive.i would not order them again."
Fried Rice
eggs, soy garlic, scallion, crispy shallots
$23.46
Spicy Green Curry
bamboo shoots, bell peppers, onions, Thai basil, coconut broth, side of white rice
$25.06
Shaking Beef
wok tossed filet mignon, bell peppers, onions, watercress salad, lime-pepper vinaigrette, side of white rice
$31.54
Pad See Ew
wide rice noodles, eggs, onions, broccoli, eggs, sweet soy, pickled chillies
$25.18
Indian Hut

Indian Hut

4.4
(1k+)
• Indian • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 28 min
$12 Meal Box
"I get the Chana Masala and samosa plate (sometimes two orders) almost every time and it's always delicious, high quality, and big servings for the price! Highly recommend Indian hut and all of their dishes! "
"I’ve been ordering from Indian Hut since 2017, and it’s still one of my absolute go-to spots. The food has been consistently excellent for years. Fresh, flavorful, and made with care, not rushed or sloppy. A few favorites I keep coming back to: the Veg Grilled Cheese Panini, Dal Makhani, and Hakka Noodles. And honestly, what really sets this location apart are their “Norristown Special” dishes. They don’t feel like random menu add-ons. They taste like true chef specials. I’ve been trying my way through them and I’m genuinely impressed. Every time I think I’ve found my favorite, the next one surprises me. What makes Indian Hut stand out even more is how they treat customers. Things don’t have to be perfect every single time, but when something is off, they handle it the right way. They own it, they fix it fast, and sometimes they’ll make it right even when it wasn’t their fault. That’s real hospitality. Special shoutout to Utsav! His customer service is above and beyond. He’s a true star and you can tell he values loyalty. Indian Hut is the kind of place that earns repeat customers for a reason. Highly recommend. Keep doing what you’re doing. Places like this don’t just serve food, they build a community one order at a time."
M14 Butter Chicken (Makhani)
Chicken with tomato and Butter sauce
$16.84
B1 Samosa(2) Plate
Fried pastry with a savory spiced potatoes with herbs filling served with mint and tamarind chutney
$4.38
M18 Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken cooked in thick creamy sauce
$17.41
B15 Chole Bhatura
Deep fried puffed bread (2pcs) served with spicy chickpeas curry.
$16.63
Asian Pate

Asian Pate

5.0
(10+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 34 min
"Absolutely delicious! The galbi and bulgogi rice dishes were both incredible. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Easily some of the best Korean food I’ve had in a while, and have ordered multiple times. Highly recommend both dishes!"
Korean BBQ Pork Belly
Korean BBQ pork belly with Stir fried vegetable, kimchi, a fried over easy egg, lettuce & fresh scallions
$16.98
Roasted Pork Belly
Fried chicken, sweet chili sauce, red cabbage. cucumber, scallion
$5
Thai Street Bao
Korean BBQ Beef short ribs bulgogi with Stir fried vegetable, kimchi, a fried over easy egg, lettuce & fresh scallions
$5
Korean Galbi Short ribs
korean BBQ beef, crispy lettuce, cucumber, scallions, sesame seed
$19.98
Asian Chao

Asian Chao

4.4
(200+)
• Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Orange Chicken first time ordering & it was delicious nice & crispy, enough sauce & was still hot. Lo Mein noodles good & fresh. Mixed Vegetables was hot & just right. "
"The sesame chicken portion was tiny for the price. I thought it was for a shareable container but it was packaged as a combo."
Bourbon Chicken
Most popular item. BBQ chicken with sweet bourbon sauce.
$12.76
Orange Chicken
Crispy chicken wok-tossed in sweet homemade orange sauce.
$12.88
Vegetable Egg Roll
Delicious sliced chicken breast freshly cut zucchinis and sliced mushrooms tossed with our house-made savory soy sauce.
$2.87
Sesame Chicken
Crispy homemade marinated chicken wok-tossed in savory soy sauce. tossed with broccoli and carrots.
$12.63

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