Mustard Greens Restaurant
622 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Mustard Greens Restaurant Menu
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Appetizers
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Soup
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Vegetables
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Beef and Lamb
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Pork
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Poultry
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Seafood
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Rice and Noodles
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Appetizers
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Soup
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Vegetables
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Beef and Lamb
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Pork
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Poultry
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Seafood
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Rice and Noodles
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Address :
622 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA, 19147 - Phone (215) 627-0833
- Website https://www.mustardgreensrestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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D R.
Mustard Green is on my top 5 favorite restaurants in Philly. When I was younger we would go to Tangs, which was on south street. They closed and Mustard Green opened its doors for business. It was the same owner at the time, so the food ideas are the same as Tangs. First and foremost, we love the staff! They are always very friendly and very attentive! :: Hi to David and Ming:: As an appetizer I strongly suggest the steamed dumplings (what they are known for), the spring rolls, and any of the soups ( my favorite being the chicken and corn soup). Their food is always fresh and very tasty. If you are looking for Chinese cuisine, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is casual and intimate.
(5)Annette S.
Love this place. This time, we ordered the garlic noodles, crab fried rice, firecracker pork, and a chicken dish - a lot of food for two people. I fully expected to have leftovers but after a time looked down and noticed we had inhaled all of the deliciousness set before us. Best part yet, when I overeat at a restaurant I usually get pretty sick from the grease, but this time suffered no ill effects from my overindulgence, since everything seems to be pretty light. Granted, the portions aren't enormous, but they're still bigger than most nicer restaurants, and the quality of the ingredients seems to be pretty fantastic (check out the gigantic lumps of crabmeat in the fried rice, for example) so in terms of value-for-money I'm really quite pleased. I am quite sad they aren't open for lunch, at least on weekends - I know I'd love to eat lunch there.
(4)Tim S.
This is our favorite Chinese restaurant. Fantastic dumplings, and the General Chicken is amazing. Lightly fried and simply the best I've ever had. Nothing compares!
(5)Caitlin C.
A coworker recommended this Chinese restaurant to me, but I didn't think it was all the egg roll it was cracked up to be. It is contemporary Chinese cuisine, so it looks like a nice restaurant inside and the service was great. The food is a bit more expensive than normal (dumplings are $6) Chinese, but it wasn't anything to rave about. Actually, a lot of the menu items are listed the same as take-out Chinese (Moo Shu Chicken with Pancake, 12.00; Stir Fried Chicken with Snow Peas, 12.00). The food, to me, was bland and I would have rather just ordered take out from Rich City.
(3)Elysa S.
The food was very bland and the service was comparable. The prices were higher than we expected especially considering the portions and taste. We must have ordered wrong or something, but I wouldn't go back to find out. I'm always surprised to see this place rated so high. Especially with so many better places to eat in the neighborhood.
(1)Daniel C.
Are you put off by cellphone conversations bouncing off the walls? Or an extended family with each member focused on individual cellphones? Or, on our last visit, a 12-year-old virtually lying on the table, feeding herself with her fingers, while the accompanying adult sat opposite, oblivious? The management, sadly, has no policy policing cell calls. We have huddled for as long as 15 minutes while a women in the next booth yelled, yes yelled, in her instrument. So sad, since the service is excellent and the food is good, and the prices are reasonable. We have been here more than a dozen times but are exhausted.
(2)Kimberly B.
I don't know how I haven't reviewed this place yet. I talk about it as if I go here everyday--that's how much I love it. I've only actually eaten inside here once, but I got take out twice. I live right next to this place, so I really should come more often. It's really small and kind of loud because it's like just one room, so all the sound kind of bounces off the walls and makes everything seem louder. But I like that it's small because it's more intimate. You are served oolong tea with dinner, and I adore oolong tea. To me, you know you're in a good Chinese restaurant if tea is included with your meal. It just goes with everything. The dumplings they have here are the most incredible, unbelievably tasty, dumplings I've ever had in my life. They're homemade, and they're perfectly steamed, and they're heavenly. They serve them with soy sauce and vinegar. I never knew how delicious soy sauce and vinegar together could be. The crispy chicken dish they have is phenomenal. We got a beef dish too that wasn't very flavorful, so we probably will not order than again, but it was still ok. I ordered a martini and it was like the saddest miniature martini. I wish they were normal sized. I feel foolish paying full price for half of a drink. But...despite those things, this is still the best Chinese food, and I'm still in love with this place.
(5)Elisabet R.
One of my absolute favorite Chinese restaurants ever and certainly the best in Philly. Everyone who works here is incredibly kind, attentive and knowledgable. The quality of the food and freshness is undoubtedly noticeable!! Definitely try the wonton soup, as the broth is to die for!! The actual wontons are paper thin and SO delicious!! The General Tso's chicken is unlike any that I've ever had-- it's not heavily battered or greasy and the chicken is still perfectly crispy. The stir-fried green beans as well as the Chinese broccoli... just YUM! The veggies aren't over-cooked and the garlic diced in both just adds a wonderful kick. The fried rice is also delicious. Love. love. love!
(5)Jeff H.
It's easy to overlook the Chinese restaurant Mustard Greens because it has been in Queen Village forever...or at least longer than I can remember. That would be a mistake. Mustard Greens is not a spectacular culinary tour de force nor is it mundane. Maybe the best way to describe it is to label it one of the most consistent Chinese restaurants in Philadelphia...consistent in using fresh products and turning out good and tasty dishes. Southern Chinese seems to be more the specialty here and while I like a couple of the spicier regional Chinese cuisines more - Mustard Greens makes a chili sauce that adds some hot flavor. The spicy Chinese cabbage is always a good way to begin the meal and recently I enjoyed a tasty fire-cracker style shredded pork with ginger. One of the truest ways to judge Mustard Greens is the fact that the dining room is often filled with happy diners after all these years!
(4)Will P.
Fire Cracker pork was great, but the bbq shrimp had a little bit of a mushy texture. Portion sizes were also a little light for the price, but overall good takeout.
(4)Tracy L.
These are not family style portions and definitely more "fusion" than Chinese but the food is enjoyable and thankfully doesn't leave that heavy, greasy take-out food feeling. Just wish the pricing OR the quantity was a little more reasonable.
(4)Susan M.
I've been eating here for 16 years. The wonton soup (prepared fresh each day), garlic noodles and the various vegetable dishes are always a can't miss. The General Tso's chicken is fabulous as is many of their entrees. There's a reason why they've been there for 20+ years. Bon and company are doing it right! Best in Philly!!!!
(5)Kelly W.
Best Chinese food I've had in Philadelphia- ever. The service is a dream, they are so kind and attentive. The food is fresh and delicious- General Tso's chicken is barely battered and all white meat goodness. The Garlic Eggplant is also another favorite. Don't even get me started on their DUMPLINGS- I've had them all- pork, veggie, steamed, fried- the pasta surrounding the filling is soft, the filling is ample and so tasty. Just writing this review is making my mouth water-- cant wait to go back!
(5)Kate S.
Mustard greens is in my neighborhood and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The food is much higher quality than Chinese food take out in the area. Everything last night was fresh tasting and each sauce was unique. I'm not a soft shell crab person but three people raved about then soft shells. I had a dish with pickled mustard greens which was delicious. The hunan beef and special duck were tender and flavorful. I have read complaints about noise level and I suppose it could get loud if completely full and everyone was talking loudly but honestly, I'm an oldster and I have never had a problem hearing. It is unusual in that they offer drinks and wine but their selection is quite good. Although it is more expensive than takeout and the wine has some markup, I think it is a very value and the quality is excellent.
(4)Lan N.
Delicious food and great service. I tried these dishes and they were all good: soft-shell crab, shrimp with vegetables, string beans, garlic noodles (not sure what they're called), and eggplant. I especially enjoyed the soft-shell crab, string beans, and eggplant. I would come here again. This place is much better than the "average" restaurant that serves similar dishes.
(5)Jenn M.
Pretty good food but I think it's strange none of the reviews mention how small the portions are.. I had a shrimp dish with some type of mushrooms (forget the name but they were really good) but only 4 mushrooms on the plate? And pretty cheap on the shrimp..I felt bad for my bf who ordered a beef dish..I don't know anyone who would be satisfied with the amount of beef on that plate..I felt bad asking him for a taste but I did. Pretty tasty....I would say this place is great for dieters and people who want a light meal..Delicious food, small portions. We also had the dumplings for an appetizer and I really don't get it...another small bite, and I wasn't crazy about the taste. Restaurant was extremely noisy, cute decor. On a better note, the staff was extremely polite even if a bit rushed. Maybe we just went at a time when they short on beef and shrimp...the pictures on yelp look so much better then what we had...at least their was room for ice cream afterwards:)
(3)Denise F.
Hidden secret. Fantastic meal. Fantastic service. 5 stars! Four of us shared four dishes. Steamed chicken, general Tao, shrimp and noodles, spicy beef. Delicious!!
(5)Caron B.
Slow service food lacked taste. This got very good write ups but did not live up to what we expected. Did not take our orders
(1)Amanda C.
I will start by saying that the food here is fantastic. Our experience, however, was not. Since we did not have a reservation we ended up waiting over an hour for a table, which was fine. None of the staff seems to know who was next in line or who had reservations and the front of the small restaurant was very chaotic. Once we sat down we waited about 15 minutes for someone to even take our order, and then didn't get out entrees until about an hour later. If I was rating Mustard Greens solely on food I would give them a five. However, the service was so poor I had to give them a three. Hopefully it improves soon!
(3)Leon R.
Friday June 1st, 2012 At my mom's request, we had a family dinner at Mustard Greens, one of her favorite restaurants in Philadelphia. (But a restaurant my older sister refuses to attend for reasons described later.) This is a full-service, full bar, "Asian Fusion" restaurant within walking distance of South Street. Reservations are accepted. (If you call early in the day, leave a message with your details. You will get a return call when they open.) With about twenty tables in the main street-level dining room, the restaurant is tastefully decorated, with dark wood floors and tables. (There is a second floor dining room with its own bar for parties.) The second-floor bathroom is clean. We started with steamed dumplings, tender and tasteful. The spareribs were very good, a little meatier and a little less fatty than in typical Chinese take-out places. Two of us had their famous soft shell crabs, lightly breaded and crispy fried without any greasiness at all. Served with a side of sweet vinegar dressing, this is one of the restaurant's signature dishes. While I might wish for more or different dipping sauces, I enjoyed every bite. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her sea bass and mom loved her Pineapple Shrimp. I sampled the shrimp and agreed it was wonderful. All the dinners were served with brown rice that my wife found delightfully nutty in flavor. We consumed one glass of wine, two different vodkas, and soft drinks as well. If the review ended here, you would understand why this among mom's favorite places. But wait, there is more to tell. First, the restaurant is all hard surfaces. With eighty customers in a small place, the noise level is so deafening that hearing the person next to you is difficult and holding a conversation with the person across from you is an exercise in futility. The service is erratic as they rarely have more than two or three people on the floor, including the owner. Our order for appetizers was quickly taken and the food appeared in a reasonable time-frame. But it was almost an hour before we were asked for our main course order which then took more than a half hour to be served. We would have had more to drink, but finding a server proved to be difficult. The tab for the evening was $127 before tip for a party of four. I feel the quality of the food is higher and more creative than typical Chinese takeout. However, the price is probably at least twenty percent more than the food and fifty per cent more than the ambiance justify. While I will return to please my mother, the noise level alone is such that I will not suggest this place to anyone not already deaf. If you want a special and different Asian restaurant, try something at Rangoon. No. On second thought, try EVERYTHING at Rangoon. That place is a wonderful alternative. Mustard Greens needs some acoustical baffles, an additional extra server, and possibly a slight price reduction.
(2)Lee F.
Staff was extremely friendly and the food was great. Authentic Chinese cuisine. It's a very intimate place and my waiter was fantastic. Not too pushy, yet always aware when we needed something. I loved the selection- from the seafood specials to the lamb, everything was great.
(5)Candice B.
I am definitely in the pro-Mustard Greens camp. I love me some deep fried gelatinous wtf-is-that takeout, but sometimes I want Chinese food that doesn't leave me feeling exhausted from digestion. Sauces are light, portions are just right, and though it's pricier than your local takeout spot, you get what you pay for. On my last visit, my boyfriend and I ordered dishes to share. He thought the General Tso's was too sweet, but I enjoyed the flavor. The seafood in black bean sauce came with seafood that wasn't rubbery and an assortment of veggies. We also shared a plate of sauteed mustard greens. I love mustard greens so much, but they require so much cleaning that I don't mind paying $7.50 for a plate of them prepared by someone else. No complaints about the service. The staff is pleasant, accommodating, and prompt with water refills. I'm not sure if they offer desserts, but we were not asked if we wanted any. All in all, this is a great little neighborhood spot that I would recommend if you want to sit down and have good Chinese and a little ambiance.
(4)Joseph K.
Best Chinese in Philly hands down. Fresh ingredient, excellent cooking technique, super service, CLEAN, and pleasant environment.
(5)Julie H.
Sadly underwhelmed by my takeout experience here The quality of the food was ok - the spicy garlic eggplant was delicious but the stir fried chicken with pineapple (no nectarines in house at the time) was pretty bland, although I could see how it's a refreshing option to the standard white sauce chicken from other Chinese takeout joints. I found the hot and sour soup a little strange at first considering it was orange, but that tasted fine as well. Probably wouldn't order it again though. My major gripe with this place is that the portions are so. very. small. especially when you're considering how much you're paying for each entree (about $12.75 with any sort of meat or fish). And you have to pay for rice which... is dumb. 2 entrees and 2 orders of soup was barely enough to satisfy 2 people and we ended up cooking extra food at home. As for the restaurant itself, I have to admit that it's very nice. It has a very modern, western interior and although the space itself is not large, it felt quite airy. Though I did not personally interact with David and Ming, patrons from around the room kept calling out to them to make small talk. Ming seemed to know the names of everybody and their children, so clearly the guy works on his relationships with customers. I think Mustard Greens' strength is the ambience, rather than the food, so if you're looking for that kind of experience, Mustard Greens is a solid choice. As for me, I'm still searching for a Chinese restaurant that serves well cooked food with reasonable prices and portions.
(3)Meeta A.
A nice place -- good decor and ambience, very good service. Really enjoyed the steamed dumplings. The spicy cabbage was not spicy per se, just pickled, but definitely fresh and tasty. Also tried the General's chicken... not something I would normally try at a place like this, but I was intrigued after reading some of the other reviews. It was indeed lighter and less saucy than other General Tso's, and had a fresher taste. Good flavor, but very mild, a bit bland even. The house special boneless duck was delicious, would definitely order that again if I come back. I'm still trying to find my go-to neighborhood Chinese restaurant.
(3)Allison B.
Just finished my take-out order from Mustard Greens. Sure, as another Yelper mentioned, tofu and mixed vegetables isn't exactly an exciting dish, but I've had much much better many many other places. The tofu was steamed and sat on top of snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, miniscule pieces of mushrooms, celery and scallions. Where was the broccoli? Where was the baby corn? I asked for my order to come in spicy garlic sauce. On the phone they said they don't do garlic sauce (it's on the menu for the eggplant dish?) and that the tofu would would come in brown sauce. However, they could make it spicy. Fine. The brown bag at pick up contained nothing but my dinner. No napkins, no utensils, no fortune cookie. NO RICE. Did you hear me? NO RICE. When I got home, I added chili paste and soy sauce, because the meal was so bland (something I never ever do). Eh.
(2)Parker S.
Came here after I failed to make reservations at Han Dynasty and the wait was an hour there. Got in immediately here but it was still completely full. I got hot and sour soup, steamed dumplings, and generals chicken. The hot and sour soup was good...I've had better but it wasn't bad. This is typically the item that I judge chinese restaurants on as I have had really good hot and sour soup and some that is not edible at all. The Steamed Dumplings were also good. I probably don't eat them enough to give a comparison so all i can say is that i enjoyed them The General Chicken is Mustard Green's take on General Tso's. It was good, thinly sliced and crispy. It was the best part of the meal, although it could have been hotter (in both temperature and spice). Overall its a good chinese restaurant and if Han Dynasty weren't available I would return, but next time I want Chinese on a Saturday night I'll plan ahead and go to Han Dynasty.
(4)Jason R.
This is by far my favorite Chinese Restaurant not only in Philly but anywhere I've ever been... The dumplings are the best... I've NEVER had a bad meal there and never will... Bon, Ming, and the crew all take so much pride..... See you soon M.G.!!!
(5)Ciara H.
I'm from Toronto, where Chinese food is FANTASTIC. I moved to Chicago 5 years ago and the only cities where I could find great Chinese food are California and New York (I travel a lot for business). There is this one little restaurant in Minneapolis that's really good too. If you like PF Chang's, well, this may not be the right restaurant for you. Anyways, LOVE LOVE the Egg Plant dish and the Tofu dish. The Pork Moo Shu was okay - a little salty for me, but my co-worker liked it. The dumplings were hand made and were also very delicious (my mom makes dumplings all the time). The server was attentive and polite. Definitely one of the best Cantonese style restaurants I've been to in the US. Every time I travel to Philly, I make it a point to stop in for a quick bite.
(5)Meg R.
Nice, clean, delicious good. Always the freshest ingredients and never the regret afterwards of overly salty, sugary sauces and breadings. I particularly love the mustard greens, snowpea leaves, lemon chicken. They've got great vegetarian options. Eat in and they've got full bar as well. I agree with Joseph - Best Chinese in Philly.
(5)Brendan O.
I definitely fall into the "Love it!" camp re Mustard Greens. Worth a visit from anyone who wants a truly refreshing alternative to the Chinese food you've become accustomed to. While I understand the debate as to whether or not this is a "step up" from what Americans think of as Chinese food, there is no denying that it is both fundamentally different and fundamentally closer to what Cantonese cuisine *actually* is. I spent a year in Hong Kong and am here to tell you that Mustard Greens is about as close to "legit" that you'll find in Philly. The food is light on sauce, nearly devoid of deep-frying, and made with ingredients that are almost shocking in freshness: "Freshness" in both the sense of "recently harvested" and in the sense of "not overcooked". The prices are very reasonable, and the menu is very spartan by "typical" Chinese restaurant standards, with perhaps 30 selections where one is accustomed to seeing 100. And unlike most Chinese restaurants, MG offers true daily specials, dishes concocted by the chef that day based on the whatever high-quality ingredients he happened to acquire that morning. The atmosphere is also a departure from the ordinary: No gaudy red-and-gold motifs here, and with a Western classical music soundtrack softly wafting from the speakers. Service is attentive and friendly and fast.
(4)Dan F.
People don't just eat at Mustard Greens. They debate the hell out of it. It's like a Chinese tennis match played with a greasy egg roll. That is backhanded as a heart-healthy steamed dumpling. Which is swiftly returned as a gloppy piece of General Tso's chicken. Only to be tapped over the net as a stir-fried asparagus tip. This volley is performed almost daily by pious health advocates vs. heart-attack traditionalist. If it had talk bubbles -- they would read something like this: ............................ It's tasty No, it's bland.............. .................Fresh Boring.................. ... Contemporary : { Pretentious : 0 ............................ ............. Light and healthy Rip-off ............... I say it's time to end the volley. So, out I come, onto the court, in thigh-skimming tennis shorts packed tight with fortune cookies and sound advice: The real problem is not with you, healthy wonder. Nor with you, deep-fried daddy. It's with Mustard Greens itself. Nobody can quite figure out what you're trying to be, hence the constant classification wars. To fix that I politely recommend the following changes. 1. ****Stop using button mushrooms.**** No, I'm not kidding. A gourmet take on Chinese food simply cannot resort to this inferior form of mushroomery. They make otherwise gourmet dishes taste cheap and pre-fab ... and at Mustard Greens, they seem to appear in almost every dish I've eaten. The hot and sour soup. The barbeque shrimp. P.S. Upgrade to oyster and shitake STAT. 2. Educate your customers. Help them understand Cantonese style. So many of us have been trained to appreciate and prefer thick, nasty sauce over simply prepared food that tastes like that actual food. Many Mustard Greens customers already know what to expect and actively seek out this style. But just as many come unawares and leave confused and disappointed. Do a better sales job! 3. Increase portions. You really need to bump them up, just a smidge. I know, the only restaurant in America I can think of whose portions are too small. But I think it will go a long way in quelling complaints about price and value. (Personally I think you're great value for money, but I'm just one eater, even if I eat for two. Or three. Never mind.) Put these three recommendations into place and the volleys will cease. Everyone will be too busy eating to argue.
(3)Linda S.
Had a lovely time here tonight with eight other people. When I saw the hot tea on the table, I was so happy. It's been a while since we've had hot tea at a Chinese restaurant, opting for takeout instead. My only complaint about the tea were the tea leaves at the bottom of my cup, but I did love the flavor of the tea. We had a variety of soups and appetizers, most of which everyone liked. I had wonton soup, which I needed to add some soy sauce to because it was a little bland for my taste. However, the dumplings in the soup were light, fresh and delicious. A variety of appetizers were ordered, including barbecue spare ribs, steamed dumplings, spicy cabbage and spring rolls. I had the steamed dumplings, which were quite good, athough I wasn't a fan of the red sauce that came with it. A little too spicy and liquidy for my taste. The size of the appetizers was not to be believed! I had at least 10 dumplings that came in a lovely steaming basket, and I saw six small spring rolls on each plate. The spareribs came four on a plate and the size of each was plumper than I'm used to. I sampled one of my hubby's spareribs and they were quite tasty. I would have liked them a bit more well done and less greasy, but that's just me. The other people who had spareribs enjoyed them immensely. I tasted the cabbage and really liked it. Not too spicy, just the right touch. The other ladies had spring rolls and said they too were delicious. They looked to me to be very light and airy, not greasy at all. For my entree, I opted for the stir fried beef and honeyed walnuts. While tasty and very fresh, I was a bit disappointed in the beef. Many of the pieces were stringy, some even had fat on them. The vegetables in the dish--mushrooms, baby corn, water chestnuts, pea pods--were fresh and delicious, as were the honeyed walnuts. Hubby had the shrimp, scallops and squid in spicy garlic sauce and ate every last bite. He wished the portion size had been a little bit bigger though. The biggest disappointment of the evening was they had no dessert -- no ice cream, no fresh fruit, not even a fortune or almond cookie. I don't think I've ever been to a Chinese restaurant that doesn't serve some kind of dessert. Not to worry, we all trooped over to Franklin's for ice cream -- review to follow. So this dinner was a mixed bag for me. While I liked everything I ate, each of my dishes had something that was off. Be that as it may, I was satisfied when I left and had a great time. Besides, no one else in our party seemed the slightest bit unhappy with their dishes. I will say this -- each dish was perfectly sauced and all ingredients were fresh. This is not your standard Chinese restaurant with heavy gloppy sauces on their dishes. It's a refreshing change, and I'd definitely return. By the way, service was outstanding and everyone was extremely friendly. One of the men in our party knows the owner, his son and staff, and the owner took an extremely generous portion off our bill. It doesn't get better than that. Thank you again!
(3)Gib B.
I like beef here, very soft~~~ Shrimp pineapple is also yummy. ^^
(4)Jeff S.
It was nice to have a Chinese meal that wasn't too heavy. I had the beef with honey walnuts that tasted pretty much what I would expect it to, sans the oil and sauces and whatever else Chinese food usually has. I can't say it was great, but my conscious is clean. The service was excellent. Friendly but not annoying.
(3)Eileen H.
I just went here for dinner. Overall, I had a positive experience, but it's nothing to write home about. Pros: -Great atmosphere -Full bar -Clean interior -Food was not greasy Cons: -Food was pretty good but not memorable -Price is a lot more than you would pay for at any Chinese restaurant, but remember you are also paying for the atmosphere We ordered the barbequed spare ribs for an appetizer, rice noodles with pork, shrimp and curry (commonly called Singapore noodles), eggplant with garlic sauce, shredded pork with ginger and scallion in a firecracker sauce, chinese broccoli, and steamed rice. My 2 favorite dishes were the rice noodles and shredded pork. For the eggplant dish, we asked them to add beef (for an additional charge). It turned out to be a nice addition. One thing that was strange to me was how the eggplant was served. The skin was completely peeled off and the eggplant was cut into matchstick pieces. The sauce was not as spicy or garlicky as I expected; instead it was sweet with a slight spice. I recommend coming here if you want Chinese food in a quiet, relaxing, enjoyable restaurant space.
(3)George L.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant on earth...including China! The food is always fresh and delicious. The service is friendly and well paced. When I'm in Philly, I make Mustard Greens a must stop!
(5)Jessica W.
My friend swears by this place but I was pretty underwhelmed. Their menu is short and feels like it's missing a lot of key things. There were hardly any vegetarian options and the one I tried was just okay. The staff was really sweet but I wish they'd extend their menu.
(3)Corey I.
Simply superb. Everyone I've taken here loves this place! Anything you order, you basically can't go wrong. Wonderful, clean flavors done with a light and balanced touch. Their dishes have just the right amount of sauce, not to mention they are executed in a very skillful and visually pleasing fashion. The restaurant has a very modern feel to it, just like the cuisine. It's basically nouvelle Chinese cuisine prepared in a contemporary manner, but without any of the stuffiness, formality, or skimpy portions typically associated with the "nouvelle cuisine" label. :) And believe me, the portions are plentiful but without being heavy. In fact, this is what I love so much about the food at this restaurant; it's healthy and extremely light, and yet, even if you split two mains and a vegetable side between two people, you won't leave the restaurant feeling like a pig stuffed with an apple in its mouth. ;) The food is very reasonably priced as well. Most of the restaurants in Chinatown can't hold a candle to this place; for the same amount of money, Mustard Greens will serve you far superior food. The staff are welcoming, helpful, and accommodating. I took a friend of mine here a few months ago. Not long after the first visit, she insisted on going back a second night, (which was fine by me!); so we ended up eating there twice in one week. She told me that she would've gone back there yet again (!) had I not suggested that we try someplace new to change things up a bit. After all, it was her first time in Philly, and I thought she might like to taste a wider selection of the fine cuisine that Philly has to offer. :) Of course, had we had a few more days to spend in Philly, I would've happily have gone back for a third time. :-D There's a reason I come to this restaurant almost every time I visit Philly. :) Some dishes we've eaten there that I'd specifically recommend: --Mustard Green Style General Tso Chicken: This dish has a wonderful texture and an incredibly flavorful sauce. It's not fried like traditional General Tso's Chicken, but rather has a delicate and crispy breading that's so light it's almost undetectable. This is my mate's favorite dish, and he's ordered it almost every time we've been there. :) --Sesame Shrimp with Lemon Sauce: Lightly battered shrimp in a lemon sauce with a side of asparagus. My friend ordered this twice, on each of nights we visited the restaurant. :) I rarely, if ever, eat fried food, but I'll break my rule on a rare occasion for this dish. :-D --Stir Fried Chicken with Fresh Nectarines: A surprisingly tasty dish. I originally hedged on getting it, as I wasn't sure how it'd taste and am typically partial to some of my usual favorites on their menu. However, I was glad I took a chance on this dish. You wouldn't think that these flavors would necessarily work well together, but if any place can manage to successfully pair these two flavors together, it's this place. They know how to bring opposing flavors into perfect harmony with one another, achieving a culinary state of ying and yang. :) --Sautéed Shrimp with Shitake or Oyster Mushrooms with Chinese Spices: I opted for the oyster mushrooms. This dish was prepared in a light and fragrant soy-based sauce, which is absolutely, mind-blowingly amazing. They could put almost anything in this sauce and make it taste good. ;) I've had this dish on more than one occasion, and there's a good reason for that. :-D (They also offer a version of this dish with chicken that's excellent as well.) --Stir Fried (or Sautéed) Mustard Greens: Yes, the restaurant's namesake dish really does hold up to its name. :) Also, the other stir-fried vegetable dishes are good as well (i.e., Stir Fried String Beans, Stir Fried Mixed Greens). --Steamed Brown Rice (side dish): Let me state for the record that I'm not typically a fan of brown rice nor the way most restaurants prepare it, and yet, they've still managed to make even me a fan. To my mind, the mere fact that they can do a great job with something as simple as steamed brown rice is a sign of a truly great restaurant. They also have interesting and adventurous specials. Regrettably, they were out of the sting ray special the second night my friend and I visited -- we were both looking forward to trying it -- but I'd love to try it if ever it should make another appearance on their menu and I just happen to make an appearance there as well. :) I'm sure it wouldn't take much to convince my friend to return to Philly with me, if only to go back to this restaurant. LOL. I could go on and continue to wax poetic about this restaurant's many virtues, but it's better if you just go there yourself and find out for yourself why this restaurant truly rocks. :)
(5)Shmulik K.
I followed people's reviews on yelp and zagat and went to dinner at this place. I got the hot and sour soup. It wasn't hot nor sour. Tasted and smelled like eggs. Way too much egg. I guess if you don't use corn starch egg will thicken your soup. It had a bunch of tofu and other veggies in it but I couldn't see or taste them because of all the eggs For main course I was debating between two dishes. I asked the waiter. He didn't know what's in the dishes. Went to ask another waiter and then came to me and said" brown sauce, with shrimp" I tried to get more info but the guy had no clue. I got their version of general tso chicken. In this version they slice white meat chicken very thinly and fry it to a crisp in a batter. Then they toss it in a sweet and sour sauce. It is just wrong! No vegetable, dry, sweet, without any spice or personality. Even the rice I got was overlooked and old. This place gets a 22 in zagat. I wouldn't give it more than 17. I can name 5 better Chinese restaurants in Philadelphia. And I'm from NY.... Don't waste your time. This is a fast food take out Chinese with fancy restaurant prices
(1)Annette B.
Fresh and healthy cuisine with top notch service. Great for casual dining or take out. Consistently the best Chinese in Philly. Warning - may cause addiction to homemade steamed dumplings and firecracker pork!!!
(5)Laurie B.
The best Chinese, in or out of Chinatown. It is not your traditional greasy, MSG-laden takeout-type Chinese. Everything is fresh, crisp and delicious. It is a small, "no-frills" decorated stark restaurant. There is usually a bit of a wait and the service is not the best. The chicken dishes are all white meat; the vegetables in the Moo Shoo are so crisp (make sure to ask for extra plum sauce for the Moo Shoo). Start with the sauted green beans while you are waiting, and get a few if there are more than two of you in your party. All the eggplant dishes are great and so are the dumplings/wontons. I didn't care for the calamari but the General Tso's more than made up for it.
(4)Lisa L.
My family and I have gone to this mainstay for a long time. Haven't been back since its renovation. Last night, however, I was so disappointed I had to write this review. I ordered the mu shu pork and for $13 got a plateful of bean sprouts and water chestnuts with so little pork I had to search for it. My husband's sesame chicken was as good as always. My son had the dumplings, which are okay, but the meat is always just red enough on the inside that it makes me nervous. I don't know. I like this place because the atmosphere is nice, but the food isn't what it used to be.
(2)Sergio A.
By far my favorite Chinese in Philly!
(5)Emily S.
This place is a step above your typical Chinese take out. The ambiance and service are very nice. The ingredients are fresh and you can actually taste the vegetables. I got the stir fried scallops and asparagus, which was good, if a bit bland. The servings are very small, so if you are hungry, you will have to order more than just an entree. I got the egg rolls (delicate and nice, not amazing), my entree, and shared a steamed rice. This proved not enough (and I don't eat like a pig!) so I had to get some soup at the end of my meal. The soup, chicken corn, was also a bit bland. Overall, a nice place to go for better than average but not super flavorful Chinese food.
(3)Jared S.
Mustard Greens calls itself contemporary, but the wait staff behave like they are from the developing world. Everything is extra, and they act as if you should be lucky they are there to serve and feed you. Plus, the food is mediocre at best.
(2)Allen K.
Very pleased. Food is cooked well. Service is attentive, appropriate and polite. Will definitely return. Two thumbs up. Will be a good casual dinner stop.
(5)Nicole R.
Mustard Green is a great Chinese food option if you aren't into heavy, MSG-laden and extremely fatty food. They cook a lot with fruit, which is a big favorite of mine. I got a spicy chicken and nectarine dish stuffed with snow peas and bamboo shoots which was so very tasty and so very light. The ambiance is also better than the usual Chinese-American cafeteria style with big bright lights and paper placemats. The prices are a bit higher than at your average Chinese restaurant, but the quality you get is worth it. They were also able to accomodate a party of fourteen easily and took care of us extremely well.
(5)Sarah S.
This place is EXCELLENT. My mouth is watering just thinking about their food. The food is non-greasy, fresh, and incredibly tasty. The people that work here are very friendly and accommodating. Definitely a couple steps up from some of the greasy Chinese restaurants on South St.
(4)C T.
Cantonese style Chinese cuisine, yum. The food is light and healthy, not heavy like other chinese styles or restaurants. It is a little more pricy than its competitors but I believe the pricing is still cheaper than heavy Italian food or chi-chi french style food anyday. The atmosphere is friendly and its in a great location.
(4)Robin S.
I thought this place was ok. Sort of bland and expensive. If you are a person who likes the traditional, greasy take-out with pork fried rice and an eggroll, this is not the place for you. It is a very pleasant atmosphere however, and friendly service, so it could be worth a trip if you like slightly more upscale Chinese food.
(3)Jen R.
Mustard Greens makes fresh, non-greasy Chinese American food. The basics - wonton soup, fried rice, stir-fried green beans, etc -- are delicious. I didn't love the Hong Kong Beef, and the tofu with vegetables was unexciting. (I guess I could have seen that one coming.) But this place is a go-to for tasty Chinese food that's flavorful and never greasy.
(4)Cory B.
This place was pretty good, although I am not really sure why it is categorized as dim sum because it doesn't appear to be a dim sum restaurant - the only dim sum on the menu was your standard steamed or fried dumplings. Service was very good and the food was wonderful albeit a little more pricey then I would have thought. All in all, I would recommend this place if you are in the area.
(4)Mahogany G.
This is one of my favourite Chinese restaurants ever! The owners have always been so accommodating to my family and the food is consistently good. Their flavours are so clean and fresh - even their deep fried General Tso's chicken is airy tasting. My personal pick: obviously their mustard greens.
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