TingTing’s

So much pasta! If you’re a pasta person, you have to try this place - it’s the perfect combination of Hong Kong cuisine and pasta, provided that you have the room for that many carbs. The brussel sprouts were the biggest surprise - it might’ve been the best dish because of how pleasantly surprise we were. Make sure to get the seafood udon as well.

I'm not sure when was this changed from a dessert shop to a HK western style cafe but I just lunched here today and the food was pretty good. Very favoring, yet at the same time very saucy and stuffed. I ordered their hot HK style milk tea, which I think does taste stronger than other milk tea and close to HK style. You add your own sugar to your level or sweetness though. I will probably try their cold one next time. I also ordered the Black pepper beef spaghetti and the Pork chop gratin with pineapple tomato sauce (rice). Both were pretty good. The spaghetti was very saucy and as you eat you will feel really stuffed. The pork chop rice has a bit strong pineapple taste which i feel it took over the tomato taste, but not that bad. The pork chop rice definitely is cheesy too. I will probably return to try out other food and the cold milk tea. And the waitress was very polite and friendly.

As a Hong Konger who used to live in LA and visit the San Gabriel Valley a lot and also used to be a frequent visitor of the last Cha chaan teng that's now occupied by the Tiger Sugar in Chinatown, I can say that TingTing's is a place I could definitely recommend. While the environment isn't anything similar to Alice's Kitchen in Temple City, I think they have done great job considering the equipment they had to work with when this used to be called More Sugar. TingTing's has only been open for 3 weeks as of this post, but I can tell that as the menu gets more populated it'll become more like the Cha chaan teng that Hong Kongers are familiar with. I ordered the Soy Glazed Chicken Wings which I originally expected to be baked like the traditional Hong Kong style, but they're fried instead which isn't bad. It's acceptable and does bring a new take to a traditional concept although it could be a bit less sweet. Also ordered for my table was the Baked Creamy Seafood over fried rice which came out exactly the way I wanted, although I would appreciate chopsticks as the standard utensil item for a HK style restaurant. Also ordered was the seafood spaghetti since the squid ink spaghetti was out of stock due to its popularity, but that was great as well although I wouldn't expect it in a usual Cha chaan teng. Oh also the milk tea is probably the best in Chinatown by far, although it could use some improvement with being a bit stronger. Overall I would recommend visiting here at least once because it's definitely a different experience compared to all the other places in Chinatown.

I recently dined at TingTing's in Chinatown and had a fantastic experience. The seafood udon was especially delicious, and every dish we tried was flavorful and fresh. The atmosphere was lively, and the service was attentive. It's charming to know that the owner of EMei opened this spot for his wife, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. The menu offers a unique variety that sets it apart from other Chinatown restaurants. I also enjoyed their selection of teas, which complemented the meal perfectly. I highly recommend giving TingTing's a try!

Esther the server is over the top courteous, helpful and dutiful. Cute place with almost a hip atmosphere. Food was tasty and good sized portions. Will eat here again.

A restaurant with a wide variety of dishes, including desserts, snacks, tea, and pasta. The taste is also very good. I especially recommend their pasta, which is not greasy at all. There is also Hong Kong-style milk tea, which is really delicious and has a fragrant tea flavor. I will come again next time.

Wow! I took one sip of the milk tea while I was waiting for my food and I knew I was in for a good time. It tasted just like Hong Kong when I went there in the fall. I got the beef stew and the deep flavors had my tastebuds singing. The most surprising thing in the stew was the rice rolls that soaked up the flavor. My wife got the chicken cutlet that had great flavor and texture. It was a well fried. These are the flavors phillys chinatown had been missing- a Cantonese cafe. Will return.

We had a lovely dinner here! TingTing's was pretty busy despite it being a very cold evening on a Wednesday-- but that's great to see for a new business! Service is still getting its footing and learning its pace but the staff were incredibly nice. I say the best part were the vibes and variety of food you can order. My black char sui pork with egg and yu choi was cooked well BUT saltier than I am used to and the temperature of each element on the plate ranged from cold to just barely warmed. I think the kitchen must be super busy between in-person dining and takeout orders, so individual elements of each dish are probably batched then assembled. I am excited to go back and try the other rice dishes. I saw something with pork, tomatoes, and PINEAPPLE? over rice! Note that the owners of TingTing's are also known for Emei, a widely popular spot in Chinatown with a different menu and vibe... but I trust them to work to make that success overflow to TingTing's too!

The food was fire & the customer service was nice. A good spot to bring your friends & family.

Love coming to TingTing's. The food, service and ambiance are all really great. The staff are very nice and prompt. Ambiance is very relaxed and chill. The menu selection is very wide and offer pretty unique entrees. This past visit I tried the Seafood Spaghetti and the Hong Kong Style Milk Tea. The spaghetti was very delicious. It was very creamy and a healthy portion mix of the seafood which is great. The milk tea was also very good, first time trying Hong Kong style, tasted like there's condensed milk in the milk tea. Overall, I always enjoy my time visiting TingTing's. Very great spot in Chinatown, highly recommend.

Good food. Good ambiance. Quick service. We ordered the Kobe-Style Smashed Burger, Seafood Spaghetti, and Fried Calamari Caesar Salad. I liked the flavors of the sauces on the burger, but I am not sure what the sauces were. The tempura bacon in the burger was nice and crunchy. The crispy tempura calamari was very crispy in the salad. The calamari was cooked perfectly and was not chewy. The dressing was flavorful. I enjoyed the seafood pasta the most bec I liked the flavor of the creamy sauce. There was a mix of clams, squid, and shrimp in the pasta.

Food and drinks were great! Found this place after searching online for a place that had HK milk tea (my current obsession). There were plenty of seats on a Wednesday and the service was great. I ordered the beef stew and the iced hk milk tea. Beef stew was so good where the meat was so tender, definitely great value for the price. The milk tea was good too, but slightly on the watery side. I'll be coming back to try other menu items and the dessert!

Newly opened restaurant in Chinatown. We went there on a Sunday lunch hour and were seated right away. The menu is a bland of western style dishes with an Asian twist. All the dishes we ordered are delicious and the service is pretty good.

Many people who wrote reviews for this may have wrote about More Sugar, the former restaurant. Ting Ting's Cafe is the current restaurant at this location (to reduce many confusion I have been hearing the chinatown community using yelp and google) Ting Ting's Cafe features a unique blend on Hong Kong cuisine into their Asian fusion mix. My parents grew up in Hong Kong and I would go frequently as a kid every other year to visit my grandparents there. My parents would share with me their experience when it still a British colony and how their influence blended into their food and cuisine. Anyone remember Ovaltine? Haha. Ting Ting's was nostalgic trying some of the dishes including the pineapple tomato cheese and porkchop dish that I also once had at a cafe in Hong Kong. Since I didn't grow up in Hong Kong, I wouldn't have know how all these dishes are connected but it's a neat learning experience and way to strike up convo with the chef if you're interested as well! Highly recommend. The staff is wonderful. I have yet to try all the dishes but it is my goal. I will have to give out a shout to how amazing their Hong Kong Milktea is! They go the extra mile and do the multiple steeping process giving the depth of the true milk tea taste that you can't get anywhere else in this chinatown. I crave and go back to ting tings just for this! It really hit home for me if you're looking for a traditional Hk milktea. Another shout out to the wonderful and proactive leader in chinatown, Dan, who is the owner. He's friendly and easy to greet as a customer. He supports the local chinatown community and people, and was an activist against the 76ers arena being built in center city. Another reason to support local businesses in chinatown! Ps. For those craving traditional hk cafe items, I heard him mentioning looking into the traditional Hong Kong cafe dishes too in the future like the French toast!

Dinner at TingTing's was a fun time! Even on a freezing Wednesday, the place was hopping (always a good sign!). Service is still finding its groove, but the staff were super friendly. The vibe and menu variety were the highlights. My "Black Char Siu Rice Bowl w Fried Eggs & Yu Choy 太阳蛋黑叉烧饭" was tasty, but a bit too salty and had some temperature inconsistencies (cold to lukewarm). Probably due to the new kitchen operations juggling dine-in and takeout orders and getting used to the pace. It was still quite tasty and I could tell it was cooked properly when originally made though! I'm definitely going back to try more rice dishes--especially the pork, tomato, and PINEAPPLE one! It's called "Pork Chop Gratin with Pineapple Tomato Sauce 芝士焗炸猪扒饭" FYI, the owners also run the popular Chinatown spot Emei, so I have high hopes for TingTing's! The menu clearly labels gluten-free options for things "naturally gluten free" and "gluten free upon request."

I'm not sure when was this changed from a dessert shop to a HK western style cafe but I just lunched here today and the food was pretty good. Very favoring, yet at the same time very saucy and stuffed. I ordered their hot HK style milk tea, which I think does taste stronger than other milk tea and close to HK style. You add your own sugar to your level or sweetness though. I will probably try their cold one next time. I also ordered the Black pepper beef spaghetti and the Pork chop gratin with pineapple tomato sauce (rice). Both were pretty good. The spaghetti was very saucy and as you eat you will feel really stuffed. The pork chop rice has a bit strong pineapple taste which i feel it took over the tomato taste, but not that bad. The pork chop rice definitely is cheesy too. I will probably return to try out other food and the cold milk tea. And the waitress was very polite and friendly.

Phenomenal food always! They are on a short hiatus as of January 2024 but keep checking to see when they re-open. They close earlier than most places, say around 6:30pm. Standouts include: wonton soup, beef chow fun, pork and shrimp fried rice, Singapore mei fun, salt and pepper pork chops, fish with chives and ALL the roasted meats.

My friends and I went to Ting Ting's Cafe today with high hopes because their menu online looks really good. We ordered the Spicy Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, Kobe style smashed burger (no picture), and the Hong Kong Style French toast. We were very disappointed because it didn't look anything remotely like the pictures online. The French toast didn't have much flavor and sweetness, it was very eggy tasting and very small. Both sandwiches & fries were bland, they didn't even use a pineapple bun, and the sauce on the chicken was not spicy at all. We didn't think the food was worth the price. I know they are still pretty new, but the food is very misleading.

Interesting restaurant that we tried on a whim. It's american fusion with hong kong style. There was like a toddler running around handing out the silverware. So, I don't know how sanitary that is although she was adorable. Food took forever to come out. We got the popcorn chicken which wasn't spicy, the curry chicken and rice, and Black Char Siu Rice Bowl W Fried Eggs & Yu Choy. Pretty good size portions. It was good but service was slow.

The dish i asked for matches the menu very well and was delicious. Good service. Prices are fair. Look forward to try out different dishes in the menu.

Amazing food, wonderful service and super cozy atmosphere! We hosted a small event for about 30 people and everyone had a great time. Definitely a must-visit while you're in Philly.

I have celiac disease and I came here specifically because it was promoted on a gluten free philly instagram account as safe for people with celiac disease. I ordered the gluten free version of the spaghetti and meatballs and they gave me a gluten free penne that had a regular piece of spaghetti mixed in. If you know anything about celiac disease, you know that because I ate half before noticing, I'll be sick for a week. He argued against comping the meal and we argued that we wouldn't pay someone to make me sick. We didn't pay and left. Even before I noticed the spaghetti in my penne we were grossed out by the wings which had yellow-green fat under the skin. We also got the fish and chip and the fish was see-through, jelly-like in texture, and tasted off so we didn't eat that either.

I went to the restaurant to study but get kicked out. The waiter also ignored me several times when I want to order food The coffee/tea is too sugary and the pasta is ok They do accept credit card now. Last time I went there, they didn't have the credit card machine

This is my first time coming to Ting Ting's cafe with my friends. The food and the customer service are both great, and we all enjoyed our time here.

Squid Ink Pasta phenomenal!! Savory & rich taste in your mouth!! Cozy places! Will be coming again

I wouldn't classify this place as a Cha Chan Tang. About 70% of the menu seems to be from the "MORE SUGAR" concept. It was around 2pm afternoon. I ordered the hot HK milk tea, but the server informed me it was sold out. This is unacceptable for a Cha Chan Tang restaurant. HK milk tea is a staple, and being sold out means losing sales and customers. The restaurant used pork belly for the Char Siu. Why not just call it "Pork Belly" on the menu? I don't think Pork belly is not a suitable choice for named Char Siu--it's an unhealthy option, and the taste and texture will turn customers off right away. Also, Char Siu is readily available in Philly Chinatown everywhere, so why include it on the menu if it doesn't stand out? The baked fried pork chop with rice was priced at $18.00. Why call it "baked fried pork chop with rice"? Baking alone is the appropriate choice, but there's no point in deep frying the pork chop first if it's not going to be crispy anyway. I think you should consider pan-searing the pork chop first, then baking it. How can you justify the high price--due to the rent or because the pork chop is imported from Japan? Please work harder on your food and menu. I genuinely want your restaurant to succeed and become the best Cha Chan Tang in Philadelphia--not a restaurant that closes down in one year. Here's a suggestion: Go and taste the Cha Chan Tang restaurants in Toronto, New York, and California or visit YELP/Google their menus and pictures for inspiration. Philadelphia needs a real good Cha Chan Tang, and I hope you can fill that gap. Best of luck.