CinCin Restaurant

I visited CinCin for dinner one night after seeing wonderful reviews about the place. The service and the food did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and had a nice flavor to it! My least favorite (not pictured) was the tiramisu. I will be back to visit- recommend it!

The food was great; the chicken was tender, and the service was excellent. It would be nice if there were a bigger space for parking strollers, but we had a pleasant experience here.

Very nice atmosphere, good food and impeccable service. Our water glass stayed full and the table was cleared appropriately between courses. Service is everything and it’s the reason we dine out in the first place. I will definitely return.

Came to CinCin for the Chinese New Year and had such a lovely meal! The service was friendly and attentive. I got the general tso’s lunch special, it was the perfect amount of food and delicious. Chicken was so crispy! Fried rice was flavorful too. My friends got the honey walnut shrimp and crabcake. They loved theirs as well. We finished the chocolate fortune cookies, yummy. Would definitely come back if I’m in the area!

Not really sure where the “French flair” comes from. I don’t usually go to American Chinese restaurants, but since it sounded like there was some fusion, we were curious and treated my in-laws there for a celebration as a party of 6. Definitely not traditional Chinese, passable American Chinese. We had a couple appetizers. We each ordered our own entrees (seems like most other tables were too) instead of family style. All the dishes tasted about the same though, just different ingredients in the stir fry. The shrimp was not fresh. My noodles were… a plate of noodles with not much else. We did all agree that the desserts were good, and there were lots of good options! I don’t think desserts were made in house though. I’m surprised at how busy the restaurant got with both dine-in and take out. I don’t think we’ll be returning soon.

Amazing place for Chinese food. Great atmosphere and service. Courteous staff members. Can be a bit pricey though but great portion sizes.

I took my wife here for her birthday and we were not disappointed. Marketed as an Asian French Fusion restaurant, the place has an elegant interior. The service was attentive and excellent. The food was outstanding. We enjoyed everything we had. All of the meat was tender and flavorful. The only caveat was the drinks which were a bit watered down but that wasn't enough to knock it down a star. Definitely try this place out!

We really enjoyed this restaurant! The food is delicious and pretty reasonably priced considering the ambiance and quality. The desserts are delicious! I enjoyed the mud pie and tiramisu.

Have been going here for the past 20+ years. Always the best food and service. Whether it be with family, friends, or just for an evening out for two...never, ever disappointed. Staff, food, atmosphere outstanding.

Great service and adorable decor. My pot of tea was great. I had Buddha delight stuffed tofu pockets . Yummy! Dessert was a bowl of lychee! I would definitely return here!

Quick midday work lunch at Cin Cin in Chestnut Hill. I tried the shrimp in garlic black bean sauce and crispy spring rolls were delish. The fried rice was a little dry but you can tell it was yesterday's, I came first thing in the morning when they opened. But babyyyy the flavor of this black bean sauce. The service was super quick, but again I was the first one there, lol. I love me some Chinese food, this finna be my new dine in and takeout spot.

Very good! Food 5/5 I ordered a lamb with Chinese eggplant entree that was outstanding! Great portions. I absolutely love the string beans, but opted for the spicy sauce on the side. I like spice but my body does not anymore. I'm glad that I did request some on the side, because it's intense. My lemon martini hit the spot as well. Service 3/5 Service was polite, but nothing remarkable. They greet you promptly and ask if you're ready to order. My server circled back a few times until I was ready. Ambiance 3/5 Dim lifting, ample seating, white table cloths. There is dining room seating and bar seating. I wanted to sit at the bar, but it was to capacity. I enjoyed my tucked away table dining experience and actually had more space. I am still eating leftovers from Friday! The food still reheats well. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes.

Old school authentic Chinese food. Try the Peking Duck, it is the best I have had anywhere !

Amazing food! Went back two days in a row. Always fresh and the workers were polite. I ordered ahead and was told the wait was 20-25 minutes. Worth it! I got the chicken and broccoli with cheese steak rolls. 10/10. I love Cin Cin

What great service and food! Took my gram here with a few family members to celebrate her 96th birthday - they were very accommodating and even surprised us all with a birthday song in celebration. We visited on a Friday night- be prepared for the crowd. Even the take out area was busy. We decided to do family style sharing so that we could taste a few things on the menu. Crab fried rice, spring rolls, angry wings app, Chinese pizza, lamb sticks, mixed greens salad, pad Thai, chicken and veggies, salmon meal, Chinese eggplant and lava cake for dessert. We enjoyed each item, came out as it was prepared. The lava cake was delicious! We also had a few cocktails which were standard. Definitely will eat in again and even order takeout.

Very busy on a Sunday night. Had a reservation so we seated immediately. Food was excellent. Nice and hot. Server had no smile, but was attentive and didn't miss a trick. Our order was exact. And the cherry on the top was the chocolate dipped fortune cookies. Absolutely delicious. Parking is an issue.

They don't have sushi anymore :( The steamed dumplings were average. The salmon I ordered was DELICIOUS.

First time at CinCin Restaurant in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia and you have to go! The atmosphere is elegant but relaxed. The food was amazing from the start (Pan Fried Dumplings, Sizzling Roasted Duck and Tiramisu) to the dessert, the quality and tastes of everything was outstanding! Oh and the Lemon Drop Martini was fabulous! Highly Recommended.

The food was good, and so was the service. I will return again. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing. Interesting menu makes you want to come back to try other options.

The service was 5 stars and the food was some of the best I've ever had. It's a bit on the pricey side but worth it.

The manager was super kind and the maitre d was accommodating and very polite . We met friends here.everyone but myself had been here many times. I am from mainline area ,where there are several great chinese options. This place is right ip there with the best in our area. The menu is mostly standard fare.the execution of the dishes is outstanding.i had mustard/coconut shrimp and was very happy with it.my wife had the pad thai and found it delicious and portion very generous. Both out friends enjoyed their food too. Fine place!

My family and I came here for Memorial Day weekend when a number of restaurants were closed and we were glad to have stopped in. CinCin has a full bar and a lot of delicious options for dinner. I started with the wonton soup which was really great. The crab meat and asparagus salad was really special and very generous on the crab meat - real crab meat not just the imitation crab. We shared three entres. The jumbo shrimp with honey walnuts was really amazing. The lo mein was fairly ordinary but wasn't greasy and had nice flavor to fill out the meal. Probably would have ordered something other than the fried rice next time but even that was pretty good. Service was really excellent and all the food came out hot and fast. Chocolate covered fortune cookies at the end were a nice touch.

This place has been around for 27 years and counting! That alone tells you they must be doing something right! Excellent quality Chinese food and consistent attentive service. The staff are attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and will take good care of you and your party. I love a Server that doesn't come to your table too many times or not enough. Our experience didn't feel rushed. The prices are reasonable for what you get in return. The food fresh, tasty and cooked just right. The photos speak for themselves. No wilted or overcooked veggies here! The ambiance is a little dated yet it's inviting, clean, well kept and comfortable. It met my expectations. There was nothing that took away from my overall experience. My favorite dish was the Lamb & Chinese Eggplant. I was thrilled to see it on the menu and couldn't wait to try it. I'm a huge fan of Chinese Eggplant and there's a lot of restaurants that just don't have it. The portions are extremely generous and if I hadn't been so hungry I probably would have had a little left to take home. The eggplant was cooked beautifully and the lamb was flavorful and tender.

Cin Cin has been a great dining choice for years and still remains. Their staff is pleasant and efficient, their food is always very fresh, served hot and delicious. The Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce was very good. I had the Yeh-Yang Jumbo Shrimp. I wasn't overly crazy about the Yeh-Yang vinaigrette but overall the dish was good. I would select something different the next though. Definitely a good choice and must try.

Cin Cin is no ordinary Chinese carry out joint! This is Elevated Chinese food like I have never had. The menu lists the usual suspects you would expect from any ordinary Chinese restaurant. But what you will learn quickly is that Cin Cin puts a unique and delicious spin to these familiar choices. Mongolian beef is one of my favorite carry out orders. The Cin Cin version features the usual chunks of green onion but also diced mushrooms. The sauce was savory and slightly sweet without being too salty. My wife got the Szechuan green beans. They were delicious and crisp-tender with finely chopped shallots. Though flavorful, they did not have the usual sauciness of your local carry out. Cin Cin was full-on packed by 6 pm on a Saturday night. You might not think to make a reservation at your usual Chinese restaurant, but you should do so at Cin Cin. The wait staff was fun and quirky. They were busy but took time to engage customers. Our dinners did not all come out at the same time. I'd like to see them smooth out that type thing. Two of us started eating so as our food did not get cold. The other two dishes came out 5 and 6 minutes later.

Food was delicious. Service was somewhat slow. Seating is a little tight as the dining area gets crowded

I've been going to Cin Cin in Chestnut Hill for 20 years and usually get my favorites on the menu which tend to be more traditional Chinese fare, but I've always been intrigued by their sign that advertises Chinese cuisine, French flair (the website says "A tantalizing fusion of Chinese and Asian kissed by French"). The French influence is subtle but evident in a handful of dishes. So this week we went several times and only ordered the dishes with French flair: The Jumbo Lump Crabcakes with fresh basil in a white wine mustard sauce are excellent and reminiscent of the galette de crab from Le Bec-Fin, especially when paired with the Sichuan String Beans (haricot vert) with scallions and diced vegetables. The Tarragon Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced chicken, shiitake mushrooms, shallots and snow peas in a chili tarragon sauce never disappoints. Roasted Scottish Salmon with shallots and vegetables in a brandy-hoisin glaze was perfectly cooked and the brandy-hoisin glaze works very well. More brandy in the Brandy-Infused Sichuan Beef, julienned with shredded celery and carrots in a brandy-hoisin sauce. One of our favorite dishes, this one (with a flour dredge before the stir fry) really shines when eaten fresh at the restaurant vs take out. Last thing we had to try were the Grilled Lamb Chops marinated with shallots and Chinese spices, served with seasonal vegetables. Great flavors with a nice char of the fat on the bone but meat wasn't as well done as I'd like--perhaps because Cin Cin is slammed every single night with packed dine in rooms and constant take out. The dark chocolate dipped fortune cookies are always a nice closer. The full bar is also well stocked, and Henry and Lana keep the ship going every day and night with grace. A few other menu items with a French touch have been nixed over the years (a veteran waiter says the pandemic forced the chef to scale back), but I hope they will continue to play up the Chinese/French fusion while executing so many of their other excellent offerings so well.

Great spot for some authentic Chinese food. I also love it for some quick take out as well. Everything is always fresh and the food is tasty!!

General TSO chicken tastes like they make 200 pounds at a time. Terrible. When you make reservations they overbook just in case people don't show up, they don't care if you have to wait.

Services was quick and good, the food was delightful very flavorful the admospher was peaceful

Popped in here for a quick Chinese lunch before beginning our travels back home from Philly. The host was very friendly and we were seated immediately. He also turned out to be our waiter and he was very attentive. The dining area was sizable and clean, but the decor was a bit dated. We also noticed right away that we were bringing down the median age significantly. Customer clientele seemed to be mostly elderly, with the occasional older businessman. Not a big deal of the food is good. Their lunch menu was reasonably priced for the area with a mixture of appetizers, rice and pasta dishes, soups, salads, and main courses. The food came out so fast, it couldn't of been more than 5ish minutes after we ordered. So I guess that's a huge plus if you are stopping by on your limited lunch hour. I ordered the Wok Lamb and Chinese Eggplant (lamb with Chinese eggplant and scallions in a black bean sauce) with brown rice. While a bit one note as far as color (with a tiny bit of purple trying to pop through), the flavor was good. The lamb was cooked well as was the Chinese eggplant. The black bean sauce had nice Unami flavor. The rice was pretty bland. My friend got the Pad Thai with Jumbo Shrimp (basil, vegetables and crushed peanuts in a spicy squid sauce). The shrimp were impressively large, but my friend commented that it was in her opinion too spicy, so only order this if you like a little kick. I bet I would of liked it. My husband got the Szechuan Sesame Chicken (Sliced white meat chicken with sesame and peanut butter sauce). This was a unique interpretation, and probably healthier, on the traditional sesame chicken. The chicken isn't fried and uses peanut sauce so not as sweet. I had a bite and while I like the OG way, this was also very good. At the end they give you a fortune cookie, but for a yummy twist, they dip them in chocolate. I am not usually a fan of a fortune cookie flavor, but this upped the anty a lot. I think all Chinese joints should steal this idea as it's way better.

I discovered this place after covid. I wish I had the opportunity to experience it under normal circumstances, but the fact that I love this place and I've only done take out speaks for itself. I've tried many different dishes from here, but the one that I am often craving if their pad Thai. I love that the noodles are perfectly cooked and the flavors of pad Thai are in perfect harmony. I particularly like that the food isn't super salty. Other places tend to use a lot of sodium and I am chugging water all day long. CinCin does not make me feel that way. I also like that they have healthy options for those who are concerned about their heart. They have menu options that have a heart next to them in collaboration with the local hospital to ensure that people have heart healthy options. I tried their healthy veggie option with rice and surprisingly it was very delicious. So, if you are health conscious you can still enjoy yummy Chinese food. I 100% recommend this place. It's easy parking and pick up. The workers are always kind and I could easily eat everything in their menu.

Stopped in here for lunch with my wife and a good friend. We were visiting our friend for the weekend and she recommended we all check out Cin Cin for lunch. It's a nice place with nice decor. The only odd thing was that at 30-40 years old I think we dropped the average age of the patrons significantly. It's was mostly elderly people dining whole we were, but they picked a good place. I ordered the sesame chicken, this is not your normal version, it had a peanut sauce and the chicken had been sauteed not fried, but this was a great dish. My wife ordered the lamg and eggplant dish. I tried it, it was good but wasn't as flavorful as it looked. We both got brown rice with it was which was fine. Our friend got the pad Thai with shimp, but said it was too spicy. Food came out lighting fast, seemed like 2 to 3 min after we ordered. All in all a nice quick lunch spot.

The food is delicious and we have tried many different things on their menu. It's best to try a variety of different dishes to see what you like best. The service both in the restaurant and over the phone has been very good sometimes you might have to have them repeat your order to you just to make sure everything was added.

This extremely well run and tidy restaurant in the heart of Chestnut Hill is a gem. The service is prompt but friendly. The food quality is excellent. I have enjoyed several meals here and I am anxious to go back.

We love Cin-Cin, outstanding food, wonderful service. They are very accomodating if you have any special dietary requests.

CinCin is the kind of restaurant that when you're hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, and pausing on some alp to chat with another couple you've just met, and it turns out they're from the Philly area, they'll say that they come to CinCin every Sunday night for dinner. The place has that kind of well-deserved loyalty and reputation. We did a recent takeout order. If you haven't been there, they have a very good COVID compliant pickup arrangement. In fact, the riskiest thing is probably driving into and out of the fairly small parking lot. It is, however, very convenient. We started with an order of pan fried dumplings (note, the printed menu does not specify, but these are meat dumplings), which were rated very high by a Deputy Yelper in the household. Eggplant in hot garlic sauce (not super-spicy, just right) was excellent with perfected cooked Asian eggplants. The Tofu in Black Bean sauce was a bit plain, but satisfying just the same - tofu with a fried-chewy texture, and the accompanying veggies perfectly al dente. Deputy Yelper described their Szechuan Pepper Basil Lamb as "fabulous." The really nice details: yes, brown rice. Also, if you want leftovers, their serving size sets you up very nicely. I'd say that the typical vegetable or poultry order ($12-$13) is really two adult servings. Some other entrees are priced a little higher, but this is a very affordable menu overall taking into account serving size. They included enough mustard, soy and duck sauce packets for small army, plus numerous teabags. Nice touch for a takeout order. And, as you guessed, fortune cookies with some pretty funky fortunes - and not at all stale!

We had a wedding reception at Cin Cin yesterday. Everything about it was superb - the food, the wait staff, and the atmosphere. They made the special occasion even more special. Many of the dishes served were not on the regular menu and were specially prepared for our party. Their semi-enclosed room was beautiful. The management allowed us to decorate the room. And the wedding cake we ordered from a local bakery was sliced and served by the waiters. It was worth every penny!

Came here for a birthday dinner on Thursday and the food was amazing! We got the spring rolls, Chinese pizza aka scallion pancakes, and fried dumplings for appetizers. They had so much flavor and loved the sauces that were provided as well. I ordered the fried rice which was jam packed with flavor and was a big portion - I had to take it home. They had a drink menu but not a cocktail list. I wanted to try a drink with lychee and I was informed the only drink they had was a lychee martini. I'm not a fan of martinis but this was pretty good. My cousin, however thought it was a bit strong. The service was a bit slow at times but which was the only downfall but I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area!

I had a taste for fried rice and was told about CinCin some time ago but never ordered from them prior to today. I was in the area and decided to place an order for lunch. I ordered two spring rolls with chicken and shrimp in them and the lunch size crabmeat and shrimp fried rice. The spring rolls and fried rice were good but I wish the spring rolls were a little bigger. They are skinny rolls compared to the spring rolls I have ordered from the food carts in Center City Philadelphia. One additional note to make - they included a small bag of duck sauce, hot mustard, and a tea bag. I thought the tea bag was a nice touch. The lunch portion was sufficient in size. I even had enough to eat for dinner.

Use to be 5 stars. Now it's 4 stars. May be less in the future. Why? Number 1 reason, Henry (the 5 star manager for too many years to count. Decades would be easier) is MIA. The reason is retirement for the one and only Henry. It's a wait and see for the future. The food is not the same. It's not bad, just not the same. Prices are up, but to be fair, prices are up everywhere. Three couple were there recently and everyone enjoyed their meals. Our server seemed new and confused while taking our food and drink order. Had a bit of an attitude. Unlike the regular staff. We will go back with or without Henry, but it's like loosing a family member.

I brought my nephew here because he like Asian cuisine. The hostess was rude, however the waiters made up for it. We both liked our dishes and mine was very creative. It was seafood in a flower basket, but dig this, the basket is made out of noodles! I attached a picture for your viewing. The ambiance was okay considering where we were sitting (directly in front where the door kept opening and closing). I would eat here again when I'm in the mood.

This snuggly little spot bordering Mount Airy and Germantown is definitely a sleeper hit. Best Chinese food I've had in Philly, with a simple but cute interior. The service is friendly and the roast duck is incredible.

Parking is tight but this Chestnut Hill place has Peking Duck to die for and many other wonderful dishes. Reservations are a must.

This food was soooo amazing!!! The service was on point, and the ambiance made me want to come again. I will be coming back to this restaurant.

Hello I went to Cin Cin's today and I had the roasted braised salmon, and it was very delicious I loved it will most definitely be coming back. I would highly recommend anyone who hasn't been here to try it. I would rate them a 10 out of 10.

Horrible experience...ordered online and waited to pickup for 50 minutes while nasty receptionist kept saying it wasn't ready yet, then finally said they didn't have an order!

What a nice dinner we had at CinCin. I thought the seating was a little tight, but the food was really good. It was also a Friday night. Service was pretty on point. Would definitely go back.

So disappointed. I ordered three standard Chinese dishes. Hot and sour soup. It was neither hot nor sour. Had no shiitake mushrooms, no roast pork. Just some bland tofu shreds in vague cornstarch broth. Fail. Singapore noodles. They forgot to add curry powder. It's not Singapore noodles without curry powder. No roast pork. No shrimp. Same bland chicken and rice noodles. No spice. Utterly tasteless. Total fail. Literally the worst I've ever had. Orange beef. Decent quality tender beef but very little dried orange peel so the orange part of the dish was faint at best. It said it was spicy but it wasn't. Mediocre. Needless to say I won't be ordering takeout from them again.

Has Cin Cin gone downhill or did we just have a very disappointing meal? I've been to Cin Cin many times and ordered a lot of takeout over the years and have had lots of decent meals. Went tonight with my partner. We had shrimp and rice crust soup and Buddha's Delicacy. The way they make and serve the soup has changed. It was like thickened tomato broth out of a can with very few shrimp, rock hard water chestnuts, mushrooms and a rice cake plunked on top. Not tasty at all. They were kind enough to take it off our bill. The Buddha's Delight was weird stretchy tofu "pockets" with unremarkable veggies, in a flavorless gloppy brown sauce. Very unsatisfying. Won't be going back any time soon.

So I get takeout for lunch here occasionally. I've found their food to always be fresh, delicious, and their portions to be reasonable for the lunch special price. Until today. Today I decided to try the jumbo shrimp with angel hair pasta. The price was $11, a little more than what I normally get but there was good news in GA so I was feeling celebratory. I was expecting a small portion of shrimp. It's a lunch special, after all, but the entire dish was small. And when I say small, I mean smaller than the pint sized soup I also got. I was incredibly disappointed in the amount of food for the price. Compared to the other dish I ordered, the four flavor beef, it was less than half the volume. I actually really love CinCin. I'm hoping this poor rating will get their attention and they will make this right. If they do, I'll post a follow up and adjust my rating.

Ordered delivery recently and was generally underwhelmed. I've ordered from here in years past and the food has always been pretty good. The best in Philly? Not close. But a decent option that will suffice. The restaurant is nice and not like those fast food corner spots you often find in the city. Not sure if it is due to the pandemic but our food simply wasn't delicious. We ordered General Tso chicken, shrimp with noodles and duck stir fry. None of it was great. The meat was dry and to sweet. Flavors lacked complexity which we usually look forward to in Chinese food. Maybe I am spoiled by my favorite Chinese food place in DC. Needless to say, we won't be ordering from here again. I'll take my chances with picking up from father away if the food will taste better.

Gourmet food and flavor! Atmosphere is nice and peaceful with soft colors. The shrimp and crab fried rice is so delicious! Plenty of seafood. The eggplant dish is very tasty.

Thankfully we were all gastronomically happy that we decided to give this local spot next to our daughters home a try. We ordered various dishes like gyoza, fried rice, general Tao's, cashew chicken, spring rolls etc. Everything was delicious and we'd certainly order takeout from Cincin again when we are in the mood for Asian fair. Sorry no photos!

Went to Cin Cin with my family this past weekend. The staff was particularly nice and welcoming. My favorites were the dumplings, the wings with angry sauce (yesss), the shrimp with honey walnuts and the absolute best thing I've had in a while: the wild peppered lamb (chefs kiss). Our waiter Ten was really fun and made it a great experience. I'll be back on my next visit home!

I ordered takeout tonight since I have Covid. I thought the food would me through the week, but it was inedible. The bok choy and the Lamb we'e both ungodly salty. The hot and sour soup it was plenty sour, but there was no hint of heat. I'll try rinsing off the lamb and the bok choy tomorrow and see if I can resurrect them. I've never been a big fan of CinCin, but it's never been quite this bad.

I called in my order , it took a few minutes for it to be ready, I noticed that you can come and have a sit down meal, which was around lunchtime so they have quite a few customers enjoying their meal, hostess who waited on me was very pleasant, the food was really good season perfectly to my taste. I ordered shrimp fried rice for my daughter, which the shrimps was nice and big and plentiful, my beef and broccoli was delicious, would highly recommend