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David's Mai Lai Wah

Chinese restaurant · Chinatown ·

David's Mai Lai Wah

Chinese restaurant · Chinatown ·
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Since 1982, this Hong Kong–style stalwart has fueled Philly nights with salt‑and‑pepper wings, dumplings, and late hours. Celebrated by Visit Philadelphia and fondly recalled by local critics; currently operating primarily for takeout.

https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/food-drink/davids-mai-lai-wah/
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Late-night Chinatown spot for salt & pepper wings, dumplings

salt and pepper wings
late night
fried dumplings
takeout only
salt and pepper shrimp
service is awful
general tso's chicken
wonton soup
Google Rating
3.9 (1.1K)
Yelp Rating
3.0
Rated 7.6 by The Infatuation
7.6
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1001 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get directions

$10–20

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Information

Late-night Chinatown spot for salt & pepper wings, dumplings

salt and pepper wings
late night
fried dumplings
takeout only
salt and pepper shrimp
service is awful
general tso's chicken
wonton soup
Google Rating
3.9 (1.1K)
Yelp Rating
3.0
Rated 7.6 by The Infatuation
7.6
Featured in Eater
Featured in

1001 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Trendy
David's Mai Lai Wah by null
David's Mai Lai Wah by Rachel Lerro
David's Mai Lai Wah by null
David's Mai Lai Wah by null
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