Mei Mei Philadelphia

"Scrumptious Asian fusion dishes (think wok-tossed lamb chops, kimchi fried rice, and cheesesteak egg rolls) and spectacular cocktails (options include the Giant Lemon Drop serving 3 and bottomless brunches on weekends) aren’t the only reasons to visit this restaurant and lounge in Old City. Its lower-level lounge offers an unforgettable experience where you can groove to popular DJs, request bottle service, and mingle with new and old friends." - George Banks-Weston

"Mei Mei might offer a better show than the nearby Arden Theatre. The stunning space, full of draping cherry blossoms and cool neon backlighting, feels like a scene from one of Diddy’s parties—especially in their sofa-filled basement lounge with its own menu and bar. Plus, a night out at the Old City pan-Asian restaurant is pretty affordable. Entrees like sticky orange-glazed chicken, braised pork belly, and spicy kung pao shrimp all come in under $20. Plus, with a variety of sake flights, cocktails like the flower-topped Lavender Empress, and a long beer and wine list, you can easily have a table party of your own." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Located in Old City, weekend brunch at Mei Mei offers two bottomless mimosa options (a one-hour limit for $35 and a two-hour limit for $60) to sip and savor with its menu of fantastical brunch entrees like the cinnamon churro waffles, lollipop lamb chops with eggs, and crispy shrimp and grits." - George Banks-Weston

"I’ve been at my new restaurant, Mei Mei, every day supporting customers and staff and staying strong with the city of Philadelphia. I’ve always found that cooking is very therapeutic, especially during difficult times like this, so I’ve been creating feel-good comfort meals inspired by my childhood. I’m currently working on a creative spin on a traditional Taiwanese beef noodle soup with bok choy and beef." - Rachel Vigoda

"In Old City, chic lounge Mei Mei serves a modern Taiwanese menu to go with tiki-style drinks and cocktails that make use of ingredients like yuzu and wasabi. There’s a bar and restaurant on street level; make a reservation if you want to head to the more intimate bar below ground." - Rachel Vigoda