Nom Wah Philadelphia

Patrick S 3 months ago

Very good dim sum! Our favorite was the tofu wrapper with vegetables, wow that was good! Nice small atmosphere too, enjoyed the dinner.

SpareSunscreen 4 months ago

Nom Wah was the perfect lunch stop on a cold Philly day with my babe. Close, cozy, and full of life without feeling chaotic. The dumplings were fresh and flavorful, and the whole experience felt easy and authentic. Such a good find in the middle of the city. Can’t wait to be back, the staff were so warm and welcoming!

Danielle Christy 5 months ago

This place was great, it was very tiny so I definitely recommend getting reservations. The service was fast and the food came out very quickly. We ordered a whole bunch of dishes to try as it’s all small plates for sharing. Lots of dumplings and other Chinese dishes. It was a really fun experience and I would definitely come back again! I tried some new foods I hadn’t had before so that was very fun! I would say my favorite dishes were the ho fun noodles, the garlic eggplant, the turnip cakes (which were a nice surprise as I’d never had them before!) and the steamed pork bun! It was the biggest I had ever seen and the best I had ever eaten out of the few dumpling restaurants i have been to! It’s definitely a must if you like dumplings! Visit this place!

Alex Mnatsakanov 6 months ago

Last night in Philly, walking distance from the hotel, last-minute reservation -- and it ended up being the perfect way to close out the trip. Nom Wah is tiny. Don't let that fool you. This place is a straight-up dim sum and dumpling situation, and it delivers hard. We ordered way too much food, which I maintain was the correct decision. The spread: house special roast pork bun (pillowy, porky, perfect), pan-fried dumplings (crispy bottoms, juicy inside -- the way it should be), soup dumplings (golden, delicate, dangerous if you're impatient), scallion pancakes (flaky, savory, we did not share these equally), spring rolls (classic, crispy, no notes), and honestly some other stuff I've already forgotten because by that point we were deep in a dim sum fugue state. We finished almost all of it. Almost. We tried. And the price? An absolute steal. The kind of meal where you check the bill twice because you're sure something's missing. If you're in Philly and you want dumplings done right in a no-fuss spot that punches way above its weight, Nom Wah is the answer.

James Wang 8 months ago

The first dim sum restaurant in Philly with great prices and good portions. Best dishes here was the Phoenix Bun, Stuffed Eggplant, and their Turnip Cake, but you truly can't go wrong with any of the options. They are known for their steamed pork buns, which tasted good, but not my favorite. I also wish they offered vinegar for the soup dumplings. They provide you with a thorough menu with pictures and you mark which options you'd like. The service is speedy and friendly. Thee staff is fast about removing and bringing plates. The restaurant is rather small/tight, so depending on when you come, you may need to wait a little bit or eat at the bar. A fun part is the wallpaper in the restroom that shows different dim sum options with descriptions.